This is a photo of the opening of the new Halls Gap School in 1927. The man on the chair with a walking stick is Dr. Fox.The photo shows a group of ten men, fifteen women, twenty two children (including one toddler) and one toddler in arms, posing outside a wooden building with a water tank on the left side. The four adults on the right are sitting/leaning on two benches. A sign on the side of the building reads "Halls Gap School 3058". There are large trees and a mountain range in the background.education, halls gap

This is a photo taken at the Halls Gap School picnic.Group photo of twenty-five men, twenty women and eight children posed in a clearing. There are large trees and a mountain range in the background.water supplies, halls gap, tunnel, picnics

From left to right the women are: Miss Vine (dark dress, draw cord at waist with pom-poms on end), Miss Hocking (dress with large spots), Mrs Thomson (light coloured dress with dark sash at waist) and Mrs Paddy Smith (light coloured blouse and dark skirt).The photo shows four women, standing in line from shortest to tallest, standing in front of bushes.people

The pinnacle was called "The Idol". The valley could be Fyans Valley.The photo shows a free-standing pinnacle in front of a cliff edge (on the left). A bush/young tree is growing out from the cliff face near the top of the pinnacle. There is a valley and another range in the background."the Idol" written on the back in blue pen.scenery, grampians ranges

This is a photo of a lithograph by Eugene von Guerard (1811-1901), "Source of the Wannon", circa 1866-1868. The peaks in the distance are Mr Abrupt and Signal Peak.This is a photo of a lithograph. It is a stylised view of a mountain range with sharp rocky peaks with a valley through the centre. A river meanders down the valley. There are eucalyptus trees in the foreground and two figures can be seen in the left foreground.Photo printers stamp in back is "H/GAP0007 NNNAA"painting, landscape

From the inscription "V.G. 259" it would appear that this copy was made by the Victorian Government. It is a photo of Wonderland Peak.The photo shows a rocky range rising behind eucalyptus trees. There is a fallen log in the left foreground."Wonderland Peak, The Grampians, Victoria" inscribed on top left, and "V.G. 259" inscibed on lower left, of copy 1. These have been cropped out on copy 2.scenery, wonderland range

This is a photo of the Wannon Valley, looking south. It may be a copy of a postcard.The photo shows a valley with a range in the background."The Wannon Valley, looking south, Grampians. No. 29" inscribed on bottom of photo.scenery, grampians ranges

This is a photo of Barney's Castle from Redmans Rd.Photo shows broken, rocky outcrop rising behind tall trees and thick bush.scenery, lookouts

Halls Gap Grampians Camping reserve on Flower Show Day in 1950. This is the main road looking towards the stores from Grampian House.The photo shows a road with trees growing on either side. There are cars parked on either side of the road and people standing and walking along the road. In the centre there are two cars driving along the road towards the camera.events, wildflower show

In 1987 the Halls Gap Flower Show ran a procession for the opening.The photo shows a woman holding a small terrier in her arms. She has a sprig of flowers in her hand and is wearing a hat and sun-glasses."1987 (1) H.G.F.S." written in ink on back.events, wildflower show

Period unknown. A postcard depicting "Clematis". mkThe postcard is written on the back to "My dear little Ida" from "Aunt". See photo stored in "Adittional Images" for full text.The postcard depicts wildflowers (Clematis) climbing up a tree/stump."The Rose Series, P. 1800 Australian Wild Flowers - "Clematis"" written on bottom border of postcard. There is a letter written in black ink on the rear of the postcard - see "Additional Images".natural history, flora

Ararat pipe band member taking part in the street parade held before the opening of the 1987 Halls Gap Flower Show.The photo is a close-up of a young woman in "Scottish dress" playing the bagpipes. The photo is taken from a position beside and slightly behind the woman."1987 (1) H.G.F.S." written in ink on back.events, wildflower show

Location and women not identified.The photo shows two young women, at the top of the picture, beside a cascading waterfall. A large, twisted, leafless branch of a tree extends out over the main drop of the falls.scenery, waterfalls

A photo of the "Garden Flowers" display from one of the earliest Wildflower Shows.The photo shows a display comprising a table of floral arrangements in vases with panels of photos behind it."One of the first Flower Shows. Garden Flowers 1938 Ida Stanton" written on rear in pen.events, wildflower show

This is a photocopy of a newspaper article entitled "By the skin of the teeth: a Grampians orchid rediscovery", written by "A. B. B.", published in the Melbourne newspaper "The Age" on 19 May 1930. It describes the rediscovery of the blue spiral sun-orchid in the Grampians by C.W. D'AltonA copy of a newspaper article entitled "By the skin of the teeth: a Grampians orchid rediscovery"."Flowers, cousin, C. W, D'Alton" written in blue pen at top of copy.media, newspaper articles

This is a photo taken at the Methodist Flower Show held in Spring 1959 in Pomonal.The photo shows a selection of flowers in vases displayed on a trestle table along a wall.events, wildflower show

The photo was taken at the Halls Gap Wildflower Show in October 1986 (perhaps at the parade held that year?).The photo shows a young boy (perhaps 8 or 9 yo) surrounded by adults, as can be seen by arms and shoulders. The image has been altered to show an uneven cameo image of the boy.events, wildflower show

The woman in the photo is Goldie (Anne) Warren. The children are (from left) Warren Cavanagh, Carol Cavanagh, David Cavanagh, Janice Warren, Val Warren, Hilary Warren. Goldie Warren never married. The fowl yard was a couple of blocks over from Myrtlebank, a guest house run by the Warrens.The photo shows a woman and six children (two boys and four girls) feeding chickens.people, warren

This is a portrait of Robert Graham's family. For further information about Robert Graham see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 61-68 & 121.The photo shows a portrait of one woman (seated), two men at the back, three boys flanking the men and a young girl standing behind and to the right (photo left) of the woman.people, graham

This is a portrait of Goldie Warren, aged at approx. 22-23 years old. She was the owner of Myrlebank for many years.A portrait of a young woman holding a bunch of flowers.people, warren, accommodation, myrtlebank

Photo of foot-bridge over the Wannon crossing. c1920-Photo shows 2 women one seated, one standing on a wooden foot-bridge; both are wearing overcoats, one is wearing a hat. The bridge has post & wire fence on one side. Bush in background is thick so too reeds & rushes.structures, bridges

Thomson's Cafe in Halls Gap. This building is now (2010) part of Mangle's Shop.The photo is a close up of a shop with a large sign on the roof reading "Thomson's Sore and cafe, Home Made Cakes". There are two small trees in front of the shop and a bicycle parked on the right hand side of the store veranda, under a "Peters" sign."Printed by K C Shuttleworth" stamped on back in purple ink.buildings, shops

A photo of the Taylor's Store and Cafe in Halls Gap. The car, a 1926 Buick, belonged to the donor's father and the photo was taken by the donor's parents.A photo mounted on white cardboard shows a store with Taylor's painted on the corrugated iron roof. A sign attached to the roof reads "Store & Cafe" and advertises availability of Kodak Supplies, Circulating Library, Soft Drinks and Tobacco. To the left of the photo, in front of the store, is an old car with the drivers side door open and a woman seated in the passenger seat looking towards the camera."Store - Halls Gap 1932-33" written on top of mount board.buildings, shops, transport, cars

A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

A photo of a floral display of native flowers. Display seems to be in a light coloured, woven basket.events, wildflower show

Reverse----- Stacks of wattle bark bundlesBlack and White photo showing stacks of bundled wattle bark ready for transporting to mill. Weather board house in far distance.Reverse----- Stacks of wattle bark bundlestimber industries, wattlebark stripping

This property was known as Mokepilly Station ( name on back of photo is spelt 'Mokepilli'.For further reference see p.2,p.92,116,119,121, Victoria's Wonderland.Photo shows a body of water in foreground with a collection of buildings on opposite bank. there are a number of large gum trees on both sides of water. The buildings appear to be a farmhouse and outbuildings that have thatched roofs. There is extensive fencing.buildings, houses

Photo is said to be of Schoolers' homestead,Lake Lonsdale. Miss Scouller was the teacher at Halls Gap Primary school in 1921.Spelling of Schooler varies from that on front of photo to 'Scouller' which appears in book "Bridging the Gap'.Photo shows bark roofed building on a bank of a body of water . A number of large gum trees surround the buildings-- tree reflections can be seen in the water. There appears to be extensive fencing around the buildings. The homestead is not visible.buildings, houses

This windowless bark hut would have been used by stockmen who looked after sheep and cattle in the Fyans Valley. This hut was situated at the site later named the Borough Huts. See p8 Bridging the Gap Photo shows a man sitting outside a wooden slab hut. The hut has a tin flashing along top roof line. Man is wearing a hat and tie. A gun is leaning up against wall of hut. A sheep or cattle race can be seen in left corner of photo. buildings, houses

Cottage once stood in the Mafeking area and was owned in the 1920s/1930s by a prospector and timber worker, name unknown.Wooden slab cottage with corrugated iron roof in apparent good condition. Small front yard enclosed in picket fence, bracken in forefront and eocalypt trees at rear.buildings, houses