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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Paperback book, Narelle Biedermann, Modern military heroes: intold stories of courage and gallantry, 2006
... The front cover shows a helicopter in the grey sky with seven soldiers being lowered to the ground, the title is printed across the middle and the author's name appears at the bottom of the image....The front cover shows a helicopter in the grey sky with seven soldiers being lowered to the ground, the title is printed across the middle and the author's name appears at the bottom of the image. ...Meet the real heroes of Australia - today's soldiers who have been awarded medals for outstanding acts of bravery and courage. - TroveLight brown spine with white printed title across it. The front cover shows a helicopter in the grey sky with seven soldiers being lowered to the ground, the title is printed across the middle and the author's name appears at the bottom of the image.non-fictionMeet the real heroes of Australia - today's soldiers who have been awarded medals for outstanding acts of bravery and courage. - Troveaustralian defence force, medals, military history australia, decorations of honour australia -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPoster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2006
... An image of a large group of skiers in reddish tones on white-blue snow. ...Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 newfishPees An image of a large group of skiers in reddish tones on white-blue snow. ...The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2006 the Men's Winner was Ben Sim from Australia in a time of 1:13:17. The winner of the Women's event was Natascia Leonardi-Cortesi of Switzerland in a time of 1:23:20. This was a very poor snow season with no snow in the Nordic Bowl, on Heathy Spur or on the trail around the Lake so the course had to be modified.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.An image of a large group of skiers in reddish tones on white-blue snow. All writing is in blue text. The logos of Tourism Victoria and Worldloppet are on the right hand side in red tones. A blue fish is beside the text at the bottom.Beneath the image: KANGAROO HOPPET 16 August 26 Falls Creek Australia 2006 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.hoppet.com.au PH +61 3 57541045 03 57541045 POST P.O. Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 newfishPeeskangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Queen Victoria Women's CentrePhotograph, c.1997
... Photographic artwork on wall. Sky light in frame. ...Photographic artwork on wall. Sky light in frame. Photograph ...Colour photograph. In the annex on ground floor in the dining area of the cafe. Groups of unidentified women in frame. Facing south east towards Lonsdale street towards Lonsdale street. Photographic artwork on wall. Sky light in frame. cafe, historic buildings, art exhibitions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Bringing Them Home, Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies, 1997
... Burgundy coloured book called 'Bringing Then Home' with a picture of adult and child silhouetted in front of water and sky in centre. A guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Aboriginal & Torres Strait children Burgundy coloured book called 'Bringing Then Home' with a picture of adult and child silhouetted in front of water and sky in centre. A guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. ...Burgundy coloured book called 'Bringing Then Home' with a picture of adult and child silhouetted in front of water and sky in centre. A guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. aboriginal & torres strait children -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Looking south from Black Hill Road Menzies Creek
... There are fluffy clouds in the sky. ...There are fluffy clouds in the sky. Looking south from Black Hill Road Menzies Creek. ...Black and White photograph shows in the middle distance a flock of sheep belonging to Bill Hermon, south of the Breen farm in Menzies Creek. The land then falls away and flatter land fades away into the distance. There are fluffy clouds in the sky. -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBooklet - Falls Creek Snowsports School Information 2006
... The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover explains lesson times and contact details....The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover explains lesson times and contact details. ...Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski School. This publication includes detailed information about the Falls Creek Snowsport School Program for 2006. An introduction by the School Director, Benny Pregenzer states "Falls Creek Snowsports School is committed to enhancing your skiing and snowboarding experience. Think of our Snowsports School instructors as personal trainers for your snow adventure... they're here ready to elevate you to the next level. With a great attitude, endless patience and always up for fun, our instructors take pride in offering you their very best. From beginner to advanced, little tackers to adults and everyone in between, Falls Creek Snowsports School has a program to suit you. Our expert instructors will have you skiing, snowboarding, telemarking and cross-country skiing to the best of your ability in no time. Have a great holiday and see you on the slopes! Corporate Sponsors in 2006 were Milo and Ten TV.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Snowsport School in 2006.A glossy booklet featuring images and information about programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 2006 winter season. The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover explains lesson times and contact details.On front cover Falls Creek and the school logo fallscreek.com.au Snowsport Schoolfalls creek marketing, falls creek snowsport school., benny pregenzer -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletBookends
... Hand painted motif and inscription on each. Painting of a skier dressed in colourful clothing on each and "From Mt Buffalo" painted at the base....Hand painted motif and inscription on each. Painting of a skier dressed in colourful clothing on each and "From Mt Buffalo" painted at the base. ...Sold as a souvenir of Mt Buffalo. 'Souvenirs in relation to the Chalet and Mount Buffalo were first mention in December 1912... A large range of souvenirs has since been associated with the Chalet and Mount Buffalo from crafted wooden items, silver spoons, cups etc... The collection includes a broad selection of products that have been sold throughout much of the Chalet's history, each representative of the transient fashions of their period.' (Pg. 114. Historica) "Souvenirs in relation to the chalet were perhaps first mentioned in December 1912, when enterprising locals, Mr J Pass of Porepunkah and Mr C Walker asked for permission to use timber on the mountain for making ornamental souvenirs . The government was agreeable to the ide and soon afterwards PWD chief architect George Austin went to Mount buffalo to make arrangements for supply of the timber, They proposed to make wooden egg cups, small boxes and photograph frames to sell to tourists, small items that' will serve as an advertising medium of the famous mount'" (Pg. 113.Historica) ' Fig 123. Bookends MBC0319,serviette rings MBC0217.2,eggcup MBC0218 and ashtray MBC0205 made of mulga, a wood from particular types of wattle tree that grow in arid climates. Souvenirs crafted from mulga became popular in the post WW2 years' (Pg 117. Historica) Purchased in a second hand shop and donated to MBC. Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Souvenirs. (Pg 168. Historica).Two matching mulga wood book ends. They form a sphere when placed together. Hand painted motif and inscription on each. Painting of a skier dressed in colourful clothing on each and "From Mt Buffalo" painted at the base. "From Mt Buffalo" -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPoster - Visit the Victorian Alps Poster 1931
... Artist's proof of an historical ski promotion poster. It features 2 skiers preparing to descend the slope and 3 other people in the background, one carrying a toboggan. ...Artist's proof of an historical ski promotion poster. It features 2 skiers preparing to descend the slope and 3 other people in the background, one carrying a toboggan. ...This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a proof for a poster by James Northfield. Northfield (1887–1973) was an Australian graphic artist best known as the designer of a series of posters for the Australian National Travel Association, promoting holiday destinations across the country. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is representative of the posters created by James Northfield, Australia's best know graphic designers. Artist's proof of an historical ski promotion poster. It features 2 skiers preparing to descend the slope and 3 other people in the background, one carrying a toboggan. The poster has been mounted in a wooden frame and is accompanied by a sign.On Poster: Visit the Victorian Alps On Sign: ITEM Νο. 55 "Visit the Victorian Alps" 1931 Poster Historical travel poster artist's proof from the original design by James Northfield in 1931. Signed by the artist - Fay Plamka.george shirling, falls creek, victorian alps, james northfield -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, 100 years of Mysteries in the Rushworth District
... Authors name middle bottom of front cover with a siloutte of a man in white next to authors name. The cover is blue sky, trees and low bushes. ...Authors name middle bottom of front cover with a siloutte of a man in white next to authors name. The cover is blue sky, trees and low bushes. 100 years of Mysteries in the Rushworth District Book Book ...Tells stories of mysteries in the Rushworth district over the past 100 years. Written by local historian Alan McLean.Soft covered book, with title in white at top of front cover and spine. Authors name middle bottom of front cover with a siloutte of a man in white next to authors name. The cover is blue sky, trees and low bushes. rushworth, alan mclean, rushworth mysteries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEPOT, C 1969
... black and white photo: Electricity supply department, brick buildings with sky lights. Sign in photograph ' Electricity supply department, Northern Branch, store and work area, please drive carefully. ...ORGANIZATION Government state electricity supply Allan Doney black and white photo: Electricity supply department, brick buildings with sky lights. Sign in photograph ' Electricity supply department, Northern Branch, store and work area, please drive carefully. ...black and white photo: Electricity supply department, brick buildings with sky lights. Sign in photograph ' Electricity supply department, Northern Branch, store and work area, please drive carefully. Maximum speed 5 mph.Allan Doneyorganization, government, state electricity supply -
Moorabbin Air MuseumArchive (Item) - Box WP1 Prowse Collection See details under Description, Box WP1 Prowse Collection
... Defence Instruction Air Force AAP 7213.003-3MB2 Mirage Airctraft Metal Repairs - Book 2 of 2 Augusta-109-Hirundo - Preliminary General Description Sky Van: Military - Shorts Sky Van: Multi-Role Aircraft Sky Van: Civil VFW - Fokker VFW 61-1 Embraer - Type Specifications XINGU EMB 121 SHORTS SD 3-30 Performance Data DH Australia - DeHavilland Otter CAC Geometrical Tolerances BS308 GAF Jindivik Link Trainer Parts Manual AAP 7211.016-2-7 Change Pages to AAP 7211.016-2-1 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-2 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-4 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-5 Nomad N22 Maintenance Manual - List of Effective Pages HDH - Proposal for a Basic Jet Trainer - Sept 1963 Report: TOR 293 ...Defence Instruction Air Force AAP 7213.003-3MB2 Mirage Airctraft Metal Repairs - Book 2 of 2 Augusta-109-Hirundo - Preliminary General Description Sky Van: Military - Shorts Sky Van: Multi-Role Aircraft Sky Van: Civil VFW - Fokker VFW 61-1 Embraer - Type Specifications XINGU EMB 121 SHORTS SD 3-30 Performance Data DH Australia - DeHavilland Otter CAC Geometrical Tolerances BS308 GAF Jindivik Link Trainer Parts Manual AAP 7211.016-2-7 Change Pages to AAP 7211.016-2-1 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-2 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-4 “ “ AAP 7211.016-2-5 Nomad N22 Maintenance Manual - List of Effective Pages HDH - Proposal for a Basic Jet Trainer - Sept 1963 Report: TOR 293 Box WP1 Prowse Collection Archive Box WP1 Prowse Collection See details under Description ... -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Air Raid Precautions, WWII, Manual of General Training Sept. 1939
... With the onset of WWII, the Victorian State Emergency Council of Defence printed this book for the volunteers who kept watch for enemy aeroplanes flying in the skies during the day and night. For success, training was necessary....During WWII the SECV township of Bogong had an Air Observer's Hut used to monitor the skies overhead for enemy planes. Men and women working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme volunteered to be rostered on duty. ...With the onset of WWII, the Victorian State Emergency Council of Defence printed this book for the volunteers who kept watch for enemy aeroplanes flying in the skies during the day and night. For success, training was necessary.During WWII the SECV township of Bogong had an Air Observer's Hut used to monitor the skies overhead for enemy planes. Men and women working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme volunteered to be rostered on duty. See also KVHS 0937 (photo) and KVHS 0938 (certificate)Small book grey with black print and a red binding with 64 pages. issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence.Pages 26, 48 & 49 have pencil marks / notes.air raid, wwii, secv, kiewa hydro electric scheme, bogong, victorian state emergency council -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Avis Quarrell, Warrnambool on the Shipwreck Coast, 1994
... Back cover has photo of birds flying across the sea in cloudy sky. 36 Pages with text and coloured photographs....Back cover has photo of birds flying across the sea in cloudy sky. 36 Pages with text and coloured photographs. ...A photographic history of Warrnambool and surrounds.Soft card cover with photograph of the Portuguese Padrao and Lake Pertobe surrounded by gold navy blue text. Back cover has photo of birds flying across the sea in cloudy sky. 36 Pages with text and coloured photographs.non-fictionA photographic history of Warrnambool and surrounds.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, portuguese padrao, southern right whale, lady bay -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Religious Education, Self Study - Project book for Secret Pattern x2, 1972
... Black and white picture of sky diver over city with title of black print, background white at bottom. ...Religion: Presbyterian Church at Kergunyah, in the Kiewa Valley, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2015 after being handed over to the Uniting Church in the 1970s. religion presbyterian methodist churches of christ congregational church anglican kergunyah christian religious education sunday school ewen wallace Black and white picture of sky diver over city with title of black print, background white at bottom. ...Students attended Sunday School classes at the Kergunyah Presbyterian Church. Sunday school was held in a little 16 foot square wooden building which came from Rocky Valley after it was no longer needed there. Ewen Wallace's father initiated and organised the move. C2011 the building was knocked down because of white ants. The Presbyterian Church will be 125 years old in 2015.Historical: Religious Education: This book was used by students who attended the Sunday School classes at Kergunyah Presbyterian Church. Religion: Presbyterian Church at Kergunyah, in the Kiewa Valley, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2015 after being handed over to the Uniting Church in the 1970s.Black and white picture of sky diver over city with title of black print, background white at bottom. Cover light cardboard, 28 pages, held by 2 staples. Student workbook Intermediate, year 2, Part 2religion, presbyterian, methodist, churches of christ, congregational church, anglican, kergunyah, christian, religious education, sunday school, ewen wallace -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPoster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2005
... A blue and white poster with two skiers heading towards the sun over which a stylised snowflake has been placed. ...Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 A blue and white poster with two skiers heading towards the sun over which a stylised snowflake has been placed. ...The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2005 the Men's Winner was Ben Sim from Australia in a time of 1:38:35. The winner of the Women's event was Clare-Louise Brumley of Australia in a time of 1:56:56. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A blue and white poster with two skiers heading towards the sun over which a stylised snowflake has been placed. All writing is in blue text. The logos of Tourism Victoria and Worldloppet are on the right hand side towards the bottom.Beneath the image: KANGAROO HOPPET 15 August 27 Falls Creek Australia 2005 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.hoppet.com.au TEL (03) 5754 1045 FAX (03) 5754 4475 POST P.O. Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBook - Heartbreak to Hope, The Original Printers, Heartbreak to Hope Community reflections from the drought and 19/20 Black Summer Fires of East Gippsland, May 2022
... The front cover has a all-over coloured photograph of a sky, grassland paddock, and fence in the foreground. ...The front cover has a all-over coloured photograph of a sky, grassland paddock, and fence in the foreground. ...This book has been compiled by the East Gippsland Community Leadership Program 2021 on behalf of East Gippsland Communities. It contains many individual stories of personal experiences from people and workers who lived through the huge conflagrations during late 2019 and early 2020. These fires were enormous, with huge impact for much of Victoria and nearly all of East Gippsland. Survival, recovery and hope are amongst the many themes. It is a book with many authors who contributed their stories and recollections. This book is significant because it records many personal memories of those who lived through the destructive 2019/20 Black Summer Fires in East Gippsland.A large format book titled Heartbreak to Hope. The front cover has a all-over coloured photograph of a sky, grassland paddock, and fence in the foreground. The back cover has an all-over photograph of green leaves overlaid with printing. Heartbreak to Hope Community reflections from the drought and 19/20 Black Summer Fires of East Gippsland.bushfire, drought, east gippsland, 2019/20 black summer fires -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 1941
... Lower left. 5 gum trees across centre, huts visible through same. Cloudy sky, midday. Perimeter fence constructed, 3 long posts lower to centre right....Lower left. 5 gum trees across centre, huts visible through same. Cloudy sky, midday. Perimeter fence constructed, 3 long posts lower to centre right. ...Black and white photograph of two tents. Lower left. 5 gum trees across centre, huts visible through same. Cloudy sky, midday. Perimeter fence constructed, 3 long posts lower to centre right.camp 13, camp compounds -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Kendean, Hammarstrom Ian, 1987 c
... Colour photograph of Rick Jakobis fishing boat Kendean working in Bass Strait, shows white painted boat not over side of boat stormy sky and rain clouds in background, sea is grey and choppy. ...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Fishing Industry Ocean Ships and Shipping Colour photograph of Rick Jakobis fishing boat Kendean working in Bass Strait, shows white painted boat not over side of boat stormy sky and rain clouds in background, sea is grey and choppy. ...Colour photograph of Rick Jakobis fishing boat Kendean working in Bass Strait, shows white painted boat not over side of boat stormy sky and rain clouds in background, sea is grey and choppy. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ocean, ships and shipping -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953, 1953
... View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. ...Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Mt Dandenong Observatory Mt Dandenong Observatory On back of photograph: From Mt Dandenong Aug 53 View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. ...View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. Large tree on LHS with sign reading 'LADIES'. Two old cars parked. Photograph taken by Sydney Walter Jackson.On back of photograph: From Mt Dandenong Aug 53mt dandenong, observatory, mt dandenong observatory -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPoster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2019
... A poster featuring an image of a lone skier with mountains in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. ...Beauty Text: KANGAROO HOPPET No. 29 24 August 2019 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA 7 km 21 km 42 km Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au A poster featuring an image of a lone skier with mountains in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. ...The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2019 the Kangaroo Hoppet attracted 1070 entries from 26 nations. The Men's Winner was Valerio Leccardi from Switzerland in a time of 1:43:19.5. The winner of the Women's event was Iris Pessey of France in a time of 2:04:29.2. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring an image of a lone skier with mountains in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. FIS and Kangaroo Hoppet are across the bottom of the poster. Text: KANGAROO HOPPET No. 29 24 August 2019 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA 7 km 21 km 42 km Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPhotograph - Snowmobiles on Spion Kopje
... A black and white image of a group of skiers and an early snowmobile on Spion Kopje, Left to Right:- Jim Flanagan, Julian Newton Brown, Bill Bridgford, unknown, Sun Newspaper Journalist, Pat Rauter, Geoff Henke, Rob Ward...Julian Newton Brown Spion Kopje Snowmobiles on Falls Creek A black and white image of a group of skiers and an early snowmobile on Spion Kopje, Left to Right:- Jim Flanagan, Julian Newton Brown, Bill Bridgford, unknown, Sun Newspaper Journalist, Pat Rauter, Geoff Henke, Rob Ward Snowmobiles on Spion Kopje Photograph Snowmobiles on Spion Kopje ...Julian Newton Brown arrived at Falls Creek in 1957. He had studied Pharmacy at Melbourne University. After developing a love for the mountains, Julian moved to Mt. Beauty and then Falls Creek. He worked for the SEC in the test laboratory at Rocky Valley reading weather instruments. By working several jobs, Julian was able to build a small lodge of 10 beds named “Arundel”, located at 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek. The lodge is now the “Elk at Falls”. Arundel prospered and Julian extended it to include 32 beds and changed its name to "Julian’s” in 1961. When alcohol restrictions were eased in Falls Creek, Julian built a night club which he called “Big Julian’s” and later “THE MAN”. When Julian and his wife Beth retired and left Falls Creek, their son took over running the lodge. An active community man, Julian was a member of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, a member of the SES, a stakeholder in Falls Creek, an author and a documentary maker. Julian Newton-Brown died in May 2020.This image is significant because it includes a prominent Falls Creek businessman and community member.A black and white image of a group of skiers and an early snowmobile on Spion Kopje, Left to Right:- Jim Flanagan, Julian Newton Brown, Bill Bridgford, unknown, Sun Newspaper Journalist, Pat Rauter, Geoff Henke, Rob Wardjulian newton brown, spion kopje, snowmobiles on falls creek -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - German-Austrian Club Wodonga 30th Anniversary, 1990
... Himmel Glanz und Sterne Ein Stuck Heimat in Der Fern Herzliche Gratulation Zu Eurem 30 Jahres Tag President and Vorstand Translation Sky, splendour and stars A piece of home away from home Congratulations On your 30th anniversary President and Board of Directors...German Austrian Australian Club German migrants Wodonga Himmel Glanz und Sterne Ein Stuck Heimat in Der Fern Herzliche Gratulation Zu Eurem 30 Jahres Tag President and Vorstand Translation Sky, splendour and stars A piece of home away from home Congratulations On your 30th anniversary President and Board of Directors A wooden plaque with metal insignia and a plate with text in German. ...Thousands of German migrants started a new life at Bonegilla, Victoria in the 1950s. Among them were five men who met each other in Wodonga, became friends and decided to form a German Austrian Club, where they could enjoy the company of likeminded individuals. They were Kurt Mueller, Willi Klimt, Toni Krischa and Erwin Klein from Germany and Manfred Teissl from Austria. On the 16th July 1960, after advertising in the Border Morning Mail the German Austrian Club in Wodonga was born. Office bearers were Paul Peters as President. Gerhard Ziermann as Secretary and Günter Schmehl as Treasurer. Their aim was "To promote the upkeep of the German language in written and spoken form and to promote good German fellowship, while enjoying functions of a cultural and entertaining nature". By 1963 the Club boasted 40 members, holding meetings at the RSL Clubrooms and other suitable locations before they found a house in Hovell Street, Wodonga. It was used for meetings, Skat meetings, film nights and Sonnabendschule” or Saturday school where children of members could continue to learn German. The Committee organised a wide range of activities and functions in their small rooms but dreamed of having a bigger home. This became reality in July 1979, when the Committee purchased land from the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation at 5 McFarland Road, Wodonga. The first brick was laid on the Club's land in May 1980, and the double-story brick building was completed within 12 months voluntarily by Club members. At the same time members supported other organisations and charities in the Wodonga and wider community. The first Oktoberfest in Wodonga was held in 1975, drawing 4,000 attendees. The event was organized to promote German culture, and the profits from the first year were donated to the Wodonga District Hospital, raising $20,000. In 2001 the German Austrian Club was presented with the Certificate of Meritorious Service by the Government of Victoria for Community Works in Wodonga and district. The Club raised $23,000 for the Wodonga Hospital, had numerous fundraisers to assist in bushfires and drought situations and was involved in the Red Cross Calling campaign for many years. After much fundraising, hard work and making their way through extensive government red tape, the Club moved to its new premises in McFarland Road on 1st August 1981. The members continued to make necessary internal adjustments and sought an alcohol licence. The building was officially opened in May 1983. The Club prospered and had 300 members, making it necessary for new applicants to be put on a waiting list to be accepted as members. Interest groups formed consisted of Competition Air Rifle Shooting Group, a Skat (German Card game) Group, Folk Dancing Group, Ladies Group, Table Tennis Group, Darts Group, Chess Group and the Billiard Group. In later years, as so many Australians became members, the Club’s name was changed to the German Austrian Australian Club. Over recent years patronage and interest in the Club and its activities changed. Children of the original members had become “real Aussies” and did not always want to carry on traditions. Aging membership and lack of volunteers forced the Club to disband in 2025. The Club building has been gifted to the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company.This item is significant because it is representative of an important cultural organisation which operated in Wodonga for over 60 years.A wooden plaque with metal insignia and a plate with text in German. This plaque was presented by the German Austrian Club of Geelong on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Wodonga Club and bears its insignia.Himmel Glanz und Sterne Ein Stuck Heimat in Der Fern Herzliche Gratulation Zu Eurem 30 Jahres Tag President and Vorstand Translation Sky, splendour and stars A piece of home away from home Congratulations On your 30th anniversary President and Board of Directorsgerman austrian australian club, german migrants wodonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySki Boots - Cross Country, mid 1900's
... Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. ...Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. ...These cross country ski boots are part of the pioneer ski recreational sport in the Victoria Alps. The mid 1900's saw the Victorian Alps begin to be used for recreational skiing, especially cross country. The majority of skiers at this point in time were either from the SEC Vic. Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. With greater and better coverage of the Winter Olympics and some medal wins, skiing became more interesting and rewarding for city dwellers in Melbourne and Sydney.These ski boots are of great significance to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that winter sports in the region have and still do attract not only skiers but also provide an employment (even though seasonal) avenue which "livens up" a small rural community and provides for a diversity of land usage which did not exist in the 1800's. These brown cross country ski boots, "Grief" brand have "cherry" inserts with cream laces, within the main boot. The boots have red and black laces and crossover tie flaps (to allow for maximum front foot entry. These boots do not have any ski clips to hold firm those restraints (quick release) on the skis (like "modern boots and skis). The heel section has the red Greif "W" pattern.At the underside of the rubber sole in freehand script "Cresta"snow skiing, ski boots, winter recreational sports. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badgesx2, Servia Syria Armenia, circa 1918
... .1 Concave metal badge featuring sky, a minaret, two onion shaped domes, buildings, sand, three mounted camels and palm trees. ...SERVIA SYRIA ARMENIA .1 Concave metal badge featuring sky, a minaret, two onion shaped domes, buildings, sand, three mounted camels and palm trees. ...These badges were produced for the Commonwealth Button Fund to raise funds for the victims of the Armenian massacre in the Ottoman Empire during World War One. The button was designed by Frances Woolcot the Honorary Organiser of the Melbourne Branch of the Commonwealth Button Fund. The buttons were sold late in February 1918 and raised 7,300 pounds for the victims.February These badges are of interest as an example of the Australian fund raising efforts during World War One for a specific group of people - in this case the victims of the Armenian massacres..1 Concave metal badge featuring sky, a minaret, two onion shaped domes, buildings, sand, three mounted camels and palm trees. There is a clip pin on the reverse. .2 As for .1 but discoloured and there is no slot into which the pin may be inserted. SERVIA SYRIA ARMENIA -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - UPPER RESERVE - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB, 1901
... Cricket scene. Trees and sky in background. Cricket ground (lawn), with tall fence in background. ...Cricket scene. Trees and sky in background. Cricket ground (lawn), with tall fence in background. ...Black and white photograph. Cricket scene. Trees and sky in background. Cricket ground (lawn), with tall fence in background. Eleven figures are on field. Inscriptions: on front - 'Bendigo United Cricket Club, Upper Reserve Bendigo', 'J Harry Bowling'.person, group, sports team -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BOYS PAINTING
... Gum tree. Hills. Bird in sky. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track'' Back of photo reads: Damon Mlekuz LHS Designed and ran the painting crew....Gum tree. Hills. Bird in sky. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track'' Back of photo reads: Damon Mlekuz LHS Designed and ran the painting crew. ...Colour photograph. Four boys painting scenery. Gum tree. Hills. Bird in sky. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track'' Back of photo reads: Damon Mlekuz LHS Designed and ran the painting crew.photo, group, four boys -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1915
... Sepia coloured scene with some coloured areas, the sky, moon, water and the campfire. The scene is a gypsy camp with wagons, horses, donkey, people and dog. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Greeting cards malone collection Malone Collection Greeting Cards Sepia coloured scene with some coloured areas, the sky, moon, water and the campfire. The scene is a gypsy camp with wagons, horses, donkey, people and dog. ...Sepia coloured scene with some coloured areas, the sky, moon, water and the campfire. The scene is a gypsy camp with wagons, horses, donkey, people and dog. They are camped in a wooded area with a windmill in the distance. Card and insert held together with white cord.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPoster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2017
... A poster featuring two Australian skiers on a downhill slope with a group of spectators in the background. ...Beauty To the left of image: KANGAROO HOPPET 26 August 2017 42 km 21 km 7 km FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au Photo: Mike - www.fallscreekphotos.com.au A poster featuring two Australian skiers on a downhill slope with a group of spectators in the background. ...The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2017 the Men's Winner was Miles Havlick from USA in a time of 1:37:24.2. The winner of the Women's event was Barbara Jezersek of Australia in a time of 1:46:59.8. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring two Australian skiers on a downhill slope with a group of spectators in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and FIS are across the bottom of the poster. To the left of image: KANGAROO HOPPET 26 August 2017 42 km 21 km 7 km FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au Photo: Mike - www.fallscreekphotos.com.aukangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPainting - Painting - oil, Family Barracks at Camp 3
... Rows of red dirt in the foreground. Bright blue sky and a large tree growing at the back of the first hut and is in the centre of the picture. ...Rows of red dirt in the foreground. Bright blue sky and a large tree growing at the back of the first hut and is in the centre of the picture. ...Vagarini was an Italian painter at Camp 3 Tatura. He was arrested in Palestine and sent to Australia on the Queen Elizabeth.ModernistFour rows of huts. Flower gardens are planted at the front of the first hut. Rows of red dirt in the foreground. Bright blue sky and a large tree growing at the back of the first hut and is in the centre of the picture. R. Wied wrtitten on back of painting.Cesare Vagarini -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilPainting, Oil, A Mirboo Sunset, 1998
... Features a landscape with sunset, trees and sky. Painted in shades of browns, pinks and greys. ...Features a landscape with sunset, trees and sky. Painted in shades of browns, pinks and greys. ...Framed watercolour painting titled: "A Mirboo Sunset" painted by Neila Peart 1998. Features a landscape with sunset, trees and sky. Painted in shades of browns, pinks and greys. Cream window mount with gold edging. Wood frame with gold on edges.
