Guests on verandah of Bellfield Hotel. Marshall White bought a licenced building from Armstrong (between Great Western & Ararat), moved it to the site of their house and, in 1924 opened it as an hotel. It remained a very popular hotel under many owners until completely gutted by fire in 1967. Currently (2011) the Grampians Motel stands on almost exactly the same site. By the clothing worn by the guest in the photo this was probably taken in the 1930's.Guest on verandah of of a long building. The verandah has a vine growing along it.Quality paper made in Germany Hl Gap 0380 NNNAAaccommodation, guesthouses, bellfield

The party of people approaching the steps include the Victorian Governor and his wife Lord and Lady SomersGuests arriving at Hotel with Flag outsideQuality paper made in Germany 1 copy B/W 1 copy Sepiaaccommodation, guesthouses, bellfield

Early stages of buildings with Warren family before becoming Guest HouseBuilding with residents in foreground with additional buildings1 photo mounted on cardboardbuildings, myrtlebank, people, warren

Appears guest house completed at new locationGuest House built, garden not completed People on verandah and car beside buildingPhoto taken by Mr Holmesaccommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

Myrtlebank before bridgeGuest House before bridge Appears to be taken from post card photoThe rose Series P 4971accommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

Occasional picnic trains took large groups of visitors to the base of the mountain range & sometimes as far as the quarry. Other journeys terminated at Fyan's Creek station on the south side of Mt. Dryden. Most trips were Sunday School & church outings - some on the annual Good Friday picnic day. spring was also a popular time.Photo shows train at siding. Man standing on engine roof with bucket in hand; woman in right-hand corner looking on; passenger standing at open carriage door. R 333 written on back of engine car. Engine turned back to front.transport, trains

Men in front of Myrtlebank Guesthouse.Four men on horseback and one man standing, in front of guest house108 m CNNA 10A06 Dec 99 Gold reef Photosaccommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

Early stages of guest houseGuest House and grounds Driveway leading up to house has a wagon in foreground before the bridge was builtAgfa Quality paper made in Germanyaccommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

Guest House and driveway leading up to it with a brdigeThe Rose Series P 10082accommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

Residence of owner of guest house MyrtlebankOriginal residence of Myrtlebank with garden in foregroundKodak professional endura paper buildings, houses, myrtlebank

Jack Deller at end of diving board Graeme Chappell diving off of board Darryl Williams left and Doug Bottoms right opposite side of pool Occasion was Graeme's 21st birthdayPeople enjoying pool and diving board at Myrtlebank Guest House overlooked by Mt William Range.AGFApeoplerecreation, sport

George Warren family on their Fyans Valley property George Warren (father) and son Frank seated left died within a week of each other during war at Gallipolli.Photograph of Warren family on property at Fyans Valley AGFA This paper manufactured by Kodakpeople, warren, myrtlebank

Appears to be earlier photo of Warren family prior to C1910Family of George Warren seatedAGFApeople, warren, myrtlebank

Auntie Cole (Goldie Warren) with Warren, Carol, David (Cavanah) Janice, Winnie, and Chick WarrenFamily of children feeding chooks with AuntieKodak paper people, warren, myrtlebank

unknown women but believe a Warren of MytrlebankLady in formal portrait with 2 people partially cut out of photo AGFA 997M BN12 21 MAR03 Wimmera imagingpeople, warren, myrtlebank

She was a guest house called "Myrtlebank" and she was a very gracious old residence in a near perfect setting, surrounded by the towering peaks of the Grampian Mountains in Victoria. She was visited by thousands in her time, many of whom returned year after year to enjoy her hospitality. I first visited her 40 years ago and she won my heart from the moment I saw her. In those days, guest houses were in their prime - motels were unheard of. To this day, I can recall the delicious meals at "Myrtlebank" with pure country cream and home grown produce featuring largely. All the guests would gather in the enormous sitting rooms warmed by huge log fires in colder weather and , in the evenings, all sorts of games would be played, charades being first favourite with young and old alike. Several days a week a bus would pick up guests, along with those from other guest houses, and surrounding areas would be visited. Mostly, though, we walked - sometimes right across behind the Wonderland Range to Mount Victory. Now, "Myrtlebank" is no more. The site where she once stood is at the bottom of the Bellfield Lake, covered forever with fathoms of water. But I and many others will always remember and love her. Letter to paper with photograph of MyrtlebankSubmitted by Mrs O. Woolcock, Tottenham Vic who won $15 prize describing accomodation for guests at Myrtlebankaccommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

1875-1876 The residence of John and Catherine D/Alton built on site of present Colonial Motor Inn. 1900 Owned by Langley family, "Morningside" was now taking in paying guests. 1909 Leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. Late 1920s a small building was erected to serve as PO and telephone exchange. C1980 Guest house closed. 1982 Morningside demolished.Weatherboard house, picket fence 5 people Alexandria and Laura Sheridan, Catherine D/Alton, Meg Sheridan, a man standing at fenceMorningside 1875-76 John D'Alton and 2nd wife Catherine Fulton nee (Denholm), her mother and Aunt Mrs Sheridan original front now the back of Colonial motel Rose'e Australasian Views. Vitorian Series. Photographed and published George Rose, 123 Chapel St Windsor, Victoriabuildings, morningside, people, d'alton

In 1900 "Morningside" was leased by the Langley family and was now taking in paying guests. The photo shows 'Morningside" with some of the Langley family in foreground,from left to right, Alice Maud (b. 1879) standing; Arthur Geo. (b. 1886) in front seated on ground; Florence (b. 1880) seated; Charles (father) (b.1853) standing wearing hat; Henry (Harry) (b. 1887) seated on ground in front; Alice Maria (b. 1855, nee Freeman) (mother) seated and Lucy Myrtle (b. 1884) standing. In 1909 "Morningside was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. The photo shows a weatherboard house with seven people grouped in the foreground. Trees can be seen behind the house.1900s early Morningside Langley familyaccommodation, morningside, people, langley

In 1900 'Morningside" was leased by the Langley family and was now taking in paying guests. The photo shows 'Morningside" with the Langley parents and two of their children in the foreground, left to right Arthur Geo. (b. 1886), Charles (b1853), his wife Alice Maria (b.1855, nee Freeman) and Lucy Myrtle (b. 1884), In 1909 "Morningside was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house.Photo of a weatherboard house with four people standing in fron of it. Mountains can be seen in the background.Mr and Mrs Charles Langley with Walter or Arthur and Lucyaccommodation, morningside, people, langley

Phot copy of Rose Series Post card no 4895 Titled Morningside GrampiansFront view of house, Woman and child on verandah, Man standing under tree, two people seated on deck chairs under tree Bungalow on right of photoThe Rose Series P 4895accommodation, guesthouses, morningside

A small building was erected to serve as PO and telephone exchangeBack View of Morningside facing main road. Picket fence, woman standing at gate, man speaking to driver of old model carMorningside Post Office and Guest Housebuildings, post office, morningside

The Langley family owned Morningside at this time and took in paying guestsPhotograph of frame with oval photos plus etching on original frame which appears to be wooden Photos show a man and woman 'Charles John Perry' and Alice Maude May langleyCharles John Perry, Alice Maud May Langleypeople, langley, people, perry

Additions to Thompson's home as former paying guests of Mrs. Thompson wanted to continue enjoying her hospitality. Name Marjorie Law written in ink on back.Postcard showing main building & 3 'chalets'.accommodation, guesthouses, norval

Land owned by William & Matilda Thompson. They purchased some disused shearers' quarters, consisting of six rooms, and in 1917 moved the building onto their land to provide a home. Mrs. Thompson had only recently retired after being the manageress of "Bellfield" for seven years. They named their house "Norval". Norval. Front view of house with a man and woman on verandah (un-named). Chicken wire fence in foreground.buildings, houses, norval

Photo shows front view of Norval with garden in front.accommodation, guesthouses, norval

Rocklyn. Front view of building with people on verandah.accommodation, guesthouses, norval

Grampians House, outbuildings and grounds.Grampians House. Guest house and outbuildings in Grampians.accommodation, guesthouses, grampian house

Grampians House. Photograph of guest house and garden.accommodation, guesthouses, grampian house

Grampians Houe, including Guest House, & Private Hotel. Car in foreground.accommodation, guesthouses, grampian house

The Chalet' was owned at this time by Mrs. E. M. Dean. Photo shows what was called the 'back flat'. The building had 3 separate kitchens. There were also four 'bedroom' bungalows.Photo shows back of accommodation known as 'The Chalet' - snow on ground and roof.accommodation, chaletsthe chalet