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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN NORTH CENTRAL VIC TOURIST GUIDE, 1974
Tourist Guide Golden North Central Vic. Contains items on Bendigo and district with black and white photographs and advertisements, published by the St Arnaud Mercury.commerce, advertising, north central vic -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/2000 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of Tony and Jan Barton with daughter Emily at the Thunderbird Tourist launch weight tests at marina Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriafundraising -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Old mine, 1930–35
Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The photos in this album are historically and socially significant as a record of recreational activities in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of photographs in the album provide views of sections of the Yarra, as well as areas in regional Victoria, that may otherwise be unavailable.One of 12 sepia [faded] photographs of members of the Victorian Canoe Club. This photo shows members of the club posed with other tourists in an old mine."Old mine"victorian canoe club, travel -- 1930s, gold mines -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Souvenir folder, Another View of the Moyne River
This photograph probably taken during Terang day. The people of Terang used to come to Port Fairy by train for the day and lots of events were put on for the people to take part in. Boating, swimming, picnicing in the botanical gardens, foot races, cricket etc.black and white photograph of the Moyne river showing a crowd of tourists possibly on Terang day as they alighted from the train that has pulled onto the wharfAnother view of the Moyne riversouvenir, port-fairy, terang day, train, wharf, moyne river, boats, crowd, people -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Snow Tractor - Advise Of Actual Route
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents interactions between Bob Hymans and the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee requesting information about the route Boo Hymans intended to take with his tractor.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport permit falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - SEC Information related to Tourist Hotel Project
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from the SEC to Mr Hymans outlining information related to the Falls Creek Tourist Hotel Project. Topics covered include: Tourist Potential; Existing Development in the area; information regarding the Site For Development; Liquor Licence; Lease; Process for submission of applications & Designs; References Required; Inspection Recommended prior to application. A general Plan & Aerial Photo of the proposed site was enclosed.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, sewerage system falls creek -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - Flyer - Historic Casterton, Victoria, n.d
DL flyer, bi-fold, Historic Casterton. Blue front page, white print, rest is white, blue print and maps and images, tourist information. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Tourist Guide, Portland and District Scenic Tourist Guide, n.d
Portland and District Scenic Tourist Guide, compiled and prepared by the Portland Camera Club. Fold out contains detailed maps of Portland and District; black and white.Copyright Portland Camera Clubcamera club, tourism, advertising, travel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Western Wonderland Tourist Association, 1960s
Western Wonderland Tourist Association pamphlet. Contains tourism information for area bounded by Mt. Gambier, Casterton, Coleraine, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Pt Fairy and Portland.tourism, advertising -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art
Cigarette Lighter, Marked "Witkowitz" factory located Moeava, Austria. (est. 1828). Possibly made for post tourist market to fund post war finance.miscellaneous, ww1, general -
Clunes Museum
Programme - CATALOGUE, CTDA, 1974
Catalogue, of paintings, woven articles, pottery for an exhibition 9th November to 16th November 1974. Printed on front cover "The Clunes Tourist and Development Association Catalogue"Some items have a blue biro asterix beside them exhibition, ctda -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, L E Tidy Town Committee, 1994 c
Also a second colour photograph of similar view taken same day 05157.1 10 x 15 cmColour photogfraph of pathway with newly planted palm trees beside Cunninghame Arm, tourist launch jetty and moored boats in distance Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands -
Federation University Art Collection
Photograph, 'Shell' - Simon Kerr, 1998
Simon KERR ( - ) This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Photograph of golden egg shaped tourist object with the word, 'Genova' engraved across it on a yellowish golden background. Mounted in black card and framed in golden frame.1998 Student Acquisition Award Simon Kerrart, artwork, photography, golden, photo, close up, available, alumni -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee Letter re "Licensees encroaching on land"
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This document is significant because it documents the Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations 1959.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee reinstating the policy to ensure that licensees must not encroach on land for which they don't hold a license.bob hymans, licensee requirements -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - S.E.C. - Application For Establishment Of Resort Hotel
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. A letter from the SEC informing Mr Hymans that his application to build a tourist motel at Falls Creek has been unsuccessful. No explanation for this decision is provided.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Post Office Jetty, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000
Colour photograph of boats moored at Post Office Jetty. Tourist launch Stormbird, also fishing boats Cath Lena and Sharben. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, tourism, jetties -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Wherever you're from, this is how we tram", 2019
3 fold, DL pamphlet for Melbourne visitors & tourists describing how to safely use trams. Titled "Wherever you're from, this is how we tram"trams, tramways, safety, myki, passengers, tourist guides -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Leslie Sands Exhibition of Paintings 1960
Catalogue for Leslie Sands Exhibition of Paintings at the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau Gallery at 254 Collins Street, Melbourne on 21st March to 1st April 1960. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, Victorian Government Tourist Bureau, Forest Giants Victoria Australia, 01-1938
An information brochure on where to see tall trees, Forest Giants, in Victoria, including Marysville, that was published in January, 1938.An information brochure on where to see tall trees, Forest Giants, in Victoria, including Marysville, that was published in January, 1938.Victorian Railways Print January, 1938 469-38 Stamp of Victorian/ Government Tourist Bureau/ 272 Collins Street/ Melbourne C.1victoria, australia, victorian government tourist bureau, betterment and publicity board, victorian railways, white mountain ash, red mountain ash, messmate, blue gum, mountain ash, cumberland valley, marysville, mount monda, healesville, acheron way, alpine highway, omeo, baw baws, strzelecki ranges, otway ranges, warburton, yarra junction, noojee, bulga and tarra valley park, yarram, turton's pass, otway forest, beech forest, apollo bay, information brochure, brochure -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Programme - Program, Wine Women and Song!, c1999
Black ink on cream card bookletMONTROSE TOWN CENTRE Wine, Women and Song! Programme MONTROSE TOWN CENTRE Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose SHIRE of YARRA RANGESjacqueline dark, jacqui dark, wine, women and song, music, yarra ranges, montrose -
Peterborough History Group
Photograph - Peterborough Hotel
The Peterborough Hotel was a popular accommodation with tourists. The Bar is known to have been a separate building to the rear of the accommodation and was popular with locals as well as tourists. The Hotel and bar were very popular with locals and tourists. The second photo, taken by Wokka Moore in 1944, shows the front of the Bar and part of the original Peterborough House, by then known as Peterborough Hotel.Photocopy of a photograph of a building with two people out the front. Sign above says "Peterborough Hotel". Second photo was taken in 1944 by wokka (Warren) Moore.peterborough, peterborough hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LEWIS MOTOR SERVICE, 1960
2 Black and White copies of photographs of Lewis Lewis Motor Tourist Service vehicles from the 1930's, Under glass in 2 blonde wood frames with gilt edging, markings read 'Lewis Lewis REO 1930', 'REO 1932', 'Lewis Lewis Motor tourist service Boort 1920 to 1940 and owned Weighbridge for weighing wheat trucks - Lewis Lewis Bus Bean'organization, business, lewis motor service, lewis lewis, lewis motor service -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Warrnambool Directories, Warrnambool City Council (Warrnambool Tourist Information Centre), Warrnambool Directory. Welcome to Warrnambool, Warrnambool and District Directory, 1970s and 80s
Warrnambool Directories.1 and .2 One sheet of paper folded twice to provide six pages. The pages contain a map and printed material. .3 One sheet pf paper folded to provide sixteen pages. The pages contain two maps and printed material. The front page has a stamp indicating the original owner. non-fictionWarrnambool Directorieswarrnambool tourism, shipwreck coast tourism -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool foreshore teaspoon, Circa mid 20th century
A tourist souvenir.Relates to a time period in style which is confirmed by the presence of the Warrnambool Surf Club rooms in the picture on the spoon.Gold metal teaspoon with embossed handle and enamelled picture of Warrnambool foreshore in spoon. Warrnambool. warrnambool, warrnambool souvenir 1960 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Murray Views, Cowes pier
Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Cowes Pier, two small yachts and views of main beach, jetty shed, band rotunda and Isle of Wight Hotel.View from the pier, Cowes, Phillip Islandcowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel, cowes jetty, cowes jetty shed, band rotunda, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Murray Views, Isle of Wight Hotel
Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Isle of Wight Hotel and War Memorial, CowesMurray Views No. 23 War Memorial & Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic.the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, photographs, war memorial cowes phillip island, postcards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Progress Association, Beautiful Ballarat, 1912, 1912
Tourist booklet.Soft covered book of eighty pages. Includes fold out map of Ballarat and illustrations such as Sturt Street, Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat East Town Hall, Lake Wendouree, Botanical Gardens, statues, Ballarat Grammar School, Ballarat College, St Patrick's College, Ballarat Agricultural High School, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Bo Peep Falls, Cobb and Co., Lal Lal Falls.churches, education, schools, gold, ballarat, mining, tourism, railway, craig's hotel, cobb and co, wallace buter factory, the taffy king, eureka stockade, gordon brothers big store, ballarat east town hall, ballarat brewing company, lake wendouree, lake view hotel, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, boer war monument, club hotel, ballarat east gardens, new imperial gold mine, camp hotel, lal lal falls, bo beep creek -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell & Grampians Visitors Digest, Stawell & Grampians Visitors Digest of things to Do and See, 1977
Information for TouristsA5 Size made from A4 folded in half creating 4 pages. with blue, print and two, line drawings.The Page is covered in text, the Most noticeable is the Title "Stawell and Grampians Visitor Digest of things to do and See April 1977. Etcstawell tourism -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell & Grampians Visitors Guide, Stawell and the Grampians Visitor Guide and Directory 1975
Tourist Information5 A3 Pages folded in half. with 7, line drawings five running up the left side, the other two running across the top. below whitch is aa fancy border enclosing the title and contents 5 Line drawings. The title Visitor Guide and Directory.stawell tourism -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Booklet, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Shire of Bright featuring The Victorian Alps, c. 1972
14 page tourist information booklet and coloured photographs. Headings: Glorious Autumn, The Victorian Alps, The Snowfield Resorts, Industry, Churches, Bright - A Place For All SeasonsInside Back Page : Stan Hudson - 03 975283 National Library of Australia Card No. 0 85858 017 9churches, tourism, bright, booklet, industry, snowfields, alps, autumn