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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1940 c
Black and white photograph of two young women on board tourist launch Maranui 2 at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.vegetation, waterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/07/1991 12:00:00 AM
Also three more photographs of John and Kaye McMillan with further tourism awards 1992 1994 and 1995 numbers 04168.1, size 16 x 12 cm, number 04168.2 size 12.5 x 13 cm, 04168.3 size 16 x 19 cmBlack and white photograph showing John and Kaye McMillan of McMillan of Metung with their Tourist Award for accommodation Metung Victoriatourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1970c
Colour photograph showing tourist launch at jetty tall trees in foreground Fishermans Landing Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, forest, waterways -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Re Interview With Management Committee, 18.12.1959
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former pilot in the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30 September 1922. 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. After working as an instructor and supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. After negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC), Bob took two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet. It 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 7 May 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.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 Bob Hymans' proposals for Falls Creek..A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in relation to a request to operating a portable ski tow.bob hymans, falls creek tourist area, portable ski tow -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Rules Relating To Garbage, 09.01.1961
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 die 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 and compliance issues.A circular from the Management Committee restating the rules relating to garbage storage and disposal in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.falls creek tourist area management committee, local area regulations falls creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A TRAM SERVICE FOR TOURISTS, 1971
A soft cover booklet 'A Tram Service for Tourists' a submission to Bendigo City Council, August 1971. Prepared by a sub-committee of the BendigoTrust. Includes a history of the tram system and options for a tourist tram route. This came about because the SEC, then current owners, were going to close the tram system.Bendigo Trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES 24TH FEBRUARY 1970 AND DISPLAY CENTRE PROPOSAL, 1970
Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo and District Tourist Association Board Meeting minutes 24th February 1970 (a) and Commercial and Industrial Static Display Centre proposal (b) a) Bendigo and District Tourist Association Board Meeting Minutes, February 24th. 2 pages, typed. Correspondance, Finance, General buisness etc. b) Commercial and Industrial Static Display Centre Proposal. 2 pages, typed. -small note pinned to the front, notice for next meeting for the tourist association (March 24th 1970) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Ticket Wallet with 4 blocks of tickets
Used by conductors or conductors to retain and sell tickets from.Demonstrates the method of dispensing tickets by conductors, how the tickets could be arranged. Yields information about the style and printing of tickets used in Ballarat tramways and how they were presented.Sheet of leather, approx 2mm thick, stained brown with four pockets formed on each side with another sheet of leather, stitched on all sides to form pockets to hold eight blocks of tickets. Stitching is a white colour cotton. Has four blocks of tickets. 80c - blue - A 1016901 - Ballarat Vintage Tramway 30c - purple - A 69601 - Ballarat Tourist Tramway 10c - black - A 114000 - Ballarat Tourist Tramway 5c - red - A 137000 - Ballarat Tourist Tramwaybtm, ballarat tramway museum, ballarat tramways, tickets, ticket wallet, sec, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, City of Melbourne, "Inner City Transport Map", c1990
Map - 6 fold DL - full colour titled "Inner City Transport Map", providing information for Tourist Information centres, Metlink. Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle, and two maps, one provided by Melway giving a list of attractions. Published by City of Melbourne, Melway and Metlink with each of their logos.trams, tramways, map, public transport, city of melbourne, metlink -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, 1985 -1991
These documents were compiled by the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) Committee.These documents are a useful reference item.A manila folder of ten documents. It contains reports of Orbost & District Tourist Association and of South East Coast Tourism Limited.tourism-orbost slab-hut -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet, Portland, Town for all Seasons, 1970s
Pamphlet, produced for Tourist Information Centre, Portland 'Portland, Town for all Seasons'. Trifold, coloured photos, map, information.tourism, advertising, portland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: INFORMATION SHEET, Pre 1980s
Tourist Information Sheet entitled 'Bendigo - Where to go and what to see - gold centre victoria - land of the welcome stranger' -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Eighteen ways to enjoy Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1994
Produced by Pat Grainger for the Port Melbourne Tourism Committee to hand out at Station Pier to cruise passengers.Eighteen ways to enjoy Port Melbourne' a pamphlet produced by the Port Melbourne Tourist Association November 1994 (refer 1468)tourism, port melbourne tourism association, pat grainger -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Douglas J G , Talent J A, Buchan Caves A Geological Discussion, 1977
A short history of the geology of the Buchan Caves in East Gippsland Victoria, discovery after European settlement, and development as a tourist attraction.genealogy, natural history, exploration, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of tourist ferry M V Blackbird/Rubeena with passengers on board crossing Lake Tyers Victoriaships and shipping -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer, pre 1960
Also a second photograph from front of Bulmers studio along Esplanade showing very thick sea fog 05325.1 12 x 17 cmBlack and white photograph of Bulmers photographic studio, Tourist Bureau and Novelty Gift Shop on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, H D Bulmer, 1940 c
Black and white postcard showing tourist launches moored at the landing in the bushland setting of North Arm Lakes Entrance VicxtoriaThe Landing North Arm Lakes Entranceparks, businesses -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper article, Mt. Ophir to Bustle With Life Again
The undated clipping, possibly from the Rutherglen Sun or Border Morning Mail, refers to the purchase of the property in 1955 by R.K. Knight, and the plans for him to sell it to a consortium from Melbourne called Mt. Ophir Pty. Ltd.Newspaper clipping, mounted on yellow paper, describing a change of ownership of Mt Ophir winery, and a proposal to develop it as a tourist resort.mt ophir, mount ophir, wine industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1970
Black and white photograph of former Peels tourist ferry Lenna Bird at Post Office wharf at Lakes Entrance Victoria.fishing industry, waterways, ships and shipping -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer photography
Also two original postcards one tinted and one black and white numbers 03826.2 and 3826.3 size 6.5 x 10.5 cmTinted photograph of showing tourist boat possible Firefly on lake, thick forest around lake. Lake Tyers VictoriaLake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, waterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PEOPLE PLAYING
Colour photograph. People sitting playing instruments. Tourist park (?) Back of photo reads: Nariel 05/06 Session.entertainment, music, musicians -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Victorian Railways, Melbourne's Parks and Gardens, c.1941
"A little gallery of pictures revealing the created loveliness of the city's open public spaces ; all on the fringe of the busy metropolis, and all possessing some particular quality - some favoured lawn, tree or flower effect - to hold the lover of growing things"Tourist brochure describing parks and gardens in Melbourne produced and printed by the Victorian Railways in 1941. Mainly Botanic and Fitzroy Gardens. "A little gallery of pictures revealing the created loveliness of the city's open public spaces ; all on the fringe of the busy metropolis, and all possessing some particular quality - some favoured lawn, tree or flower effect - to hold the lover of growing things"melbourne (vic) -- parks and gardens, christian-washfold collection -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Request Permission To Use Crawler Tractor Fitted With Blade, 18.12.1959
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former pilot in the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30 September 1922. 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. After working as an instructor and supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. After negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC), Bob took two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet. It 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 7 May 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.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 Bob Hymans' proposals for Falls Creek..A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in relation to a request to operating a crawler tractor fitted with a blade.bob hymans, falls creek tourist area, crawler tractor with blade -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph taken of the corner of Pack Road and Falls Road in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph taken of the corner of Pack Road and Falls Road in Marysville in Victoria.pack road, falls road, marysville, victoria, photograph -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure, Handy Guide to Picturesque Portland, n.d
Tourist guide to Portland, produced by Barcham's chemist; historical notes and places and buildings to see. Yellow, 3 fold, black print.tourism, portland, travel, advertising -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Brochure - Map of Portland, Victoria, n.d
Four page brochure - single foolscap page folded in half, map of Portland and list of tourist places of interest. Blue print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Brochure - Portland Victoria's Birthplace, 1984
Full colour glossy brochure ' Portland Victoria's Birthplace', available from Portland Tourist Information Centre, Cliff St. Portland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: TWO PART COLOURED POSTER ADVERTIDSING BENDIGO
Two part poster advertising Bendigo tourist spots and travel Coloured (brown, red & yellow) printed poster on gloss paperG&L Gerdsen screen printing , Bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: BRIEF HISTORY OF EARLY PARRAMATTA
Booklet compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau, Historic Parramatta series, Brief History Of Early Parramatta with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO 1987 ALMANAC AND TOURIST GUIDE, 1987
Bendigo 1987. Almanac and tourist guide. Contains advertising by supporters of the promotion of Bendigo. Brief descriptions of places of interest in and around Bendiogo.bendigo, tourism, guide 1974