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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Victoria Hill, Bendigo, 1973
Gold was discovered on Victoria Hill in 1854 and by 1861, 1,200,000 ounces of gold had been extracted from the site. The first claim was bought for 80 pounds by Prussian immigrant Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore. Christopher Ballerstedt was nicknamed the "Father of the Hill" and was the first to prove that gold reefs extended below the surface. His 200-foot plus mine shafts yielded quartz rich with gold, inspired other miners, and were instrumental in Bendigo becoming the world's deepest and richest goldfield. The site still features relics of nineteenth century mining including quartz crushing machinery and the foundations of George Lansell’s 180 mine. These features are characteristic of Bendigo’s mining history and represent two prominent nineteenth century miners, Christopher Ballerstedt and George Lansell, who held important roles in the development of Bendigo. Victoria Hill Quartz Gold Mines are registered as a site of significance. The site is of historical, archaeological and scientific importance to Victoria. The mines represent the symbolic heart of Bendigo’s gold mining history and the importance that mining played in wealth creation and the development of Victoria. The diggings reserve is accessed from the rear of Albert Richardson Reserve located at 40-56 Marong Road, Ironbark. The site has steep and unformed paths and is closed to the public at dusk. It is important to stay to the paths to avoid the diggings. Interpretive signs help visitors to appreciate the importance of the site and the remaining relics of Bendigo’s mining history.Victoria Hill Ironbark, Bendigo. Photos of the poppet head, sand heap, tailings, shafts and tunnels. Before development into a tourist attraction.history, bendigo, victoria hill, ironbark, diggings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: STATE BATTERY BELLE VUE ROAD, BENDIGO
One page document with map sowing the location of the State Battery Quarry Hill. Visitation times are given, presumably it was a tourist destination.bendigo, mining, state battery -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a display replica ship
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows more contemporary photographs taken from around VictoriaPhotograph of a display replica ship with a sign reading 'Lady Nelson Park Tourist Information Centre' displayed behind fencing and a pathwaycatalogue number written on reverse in pencil electronically stamped on obverse '9 9'99'photograph, churchill island, cape nelson -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Toghill, Jeff, The Gippsland Lakes, Australias Sparkling Chain of Lakes, 1980
A booklet with tourist information on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, and environs. Illustrated with colour photographs. Also contains a short history of the Lakes entrance.tourism, township, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Peel family, late 1960 s
Also black and white photograph slightly blurred of Peels launch Bellbird in Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance 05101.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Peels tourist launches Lenna Bird and Bluebird moored at jetty in Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, boats and boating, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
photograph, 1993
Original business opened November 1987, building extension 1993.Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
photograph, 1993
Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1993
Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Black and white photograph of Bills tourist boat Alice Ray with passengers on board at landing on Toorloo Arm Lake Tyers Victoriacommunications, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo Tourist Pamphlet, abt 2000
Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo Tourist two sided colour Pamphlet; includes location, opening times and general photos and information.history, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese museum bendigo, dai gum san -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Explanation Of Parking Arrangements & Bus Timetables, 13.09.1964
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 (no w 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 item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular from the Management Committee outlining regulations and definitions related to parking at Falls Creek Tourist Area issued in September 1964.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek parking -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Proposal To Extend Present Chair Lift, 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 requesting detailed plans for the proposed extension of Bob Hymans' chairlift.chairlift falls creek, bob hymans, falls creek tourist area -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Snow Transport Services, 08.03.1961
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 letter is significant because it documents the development of services by the Management Committee for the winter season of 1961.A notice calling for applications from parties interested in conducting snow transport services within the Tourist Area for the 1961 winter season.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport services, falls creek services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BROCHURE - BENDIGO & DISTRICT TOURIST GUIDE
Three copies (a. - c.) of tri-fold (8 pages) Bendigo & District tourist guide, including (1) Historical Buildings, (2) Goldmines; (3) Art gallery, museums, parks and gardens; (4) Annual features; (5) District Attractions; (6)District Map (two pages). A Bendigo and District Tourist Association Production.organization, government -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950 c
Also one black and white enlarged copy 13 x 21 cmBlack and white photograph showing tourist launch Blackbird and MV Earlie moored in Tambo River. Shows tourists about to board vessels. Two smaller boats tied to opposite bank, buildings above the road. Large old tree on right of people. Boat skipper in white coat and cap. Swan Reach Victoriawaterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS TICKETS
One (1) Tourist tram ticket for 1/-(one shilling) No. Ba208402, printed in Blue ink. Years 1944, 1945, and 1946,have been crossed out and replaced in red ink 1947, 1948, and 1949. Reverse : Adult Tourist Ticket 1/- , Tye 2-17 see other side, not transferable to another person.person, individual, basil miller -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tourist Information Brochure - 'Welcome to Portland', c. 1982
Tourist information brochure, 'Welcome to Portland'. 12 page booklet, information and advertising. Front cover has image of old Town Hall. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: ELIZABETH & JOHN MACARTHUR OF ELIZABETH FARM
Historic Parramatta Series, Elizabeth & John Macarthur of Elizabeth Farm Parramatta, compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta - macarthur -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: EASTER IN BENDIGO ARTICLE 1990, 7th April, 1990
Copy of newspaper article, Midland Tourist News, April, 1990. Discusses Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fair on April 7 of that year.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, article re fair -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, H D Bulmer, 1940 c
Also a black and white photograph of Peels launch Blackbird in the Tambo River East Gippsland 05098.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of postcard of Peels tourist launch Blackbird in Cunninghame Arm opposite Kia Ora House Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade at Lakes Entrance from the West Endaccidents, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Also two colour photographs taken of the information centre soon after the official opening at Lakes Entrance 05103.1 and 05103.2 10 x 15 cmColour photograph showing stage 2 of the tourist information building with extensions, name change to Visitors Information Centre Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, boats and boating, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Magna Carta Icon of Liberty, 1920
A collection of advertisements for guest houses and businesses around Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance) compiled from tourist booklets from c. 1905 to 1920.tourism, advertising -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950c
Black and white photograph of a tourist launch travelling upstream between high tree covered banks on the North Arm, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.township, waterways, topography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: Maldon & Gold
BHS CollectionSmall booklet of thirty-two pages titled "Maldon & Gold", compiled by Col Gibson, produced by the Maldon Progress Publicity and Tourist AssociationAileen Ellison 25 March, 1979 on front page. Mr. Frances Gray, Reef Street Maldon ph. 752522 inside back covermaldon, gold -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - All Day Ticket 1975, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, 1975
Issued by the Secretary Clyde Croft at the time to a visiting family.Demonstrates the use of All Day TicketsAll day ticket printed on cream coloured card - issued by the Ballarat Tourist Tramway with number "103" written in on the left hand side.btps, tramways, ballarat tramways, all day ticket -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Souvenir booklet of Phillip Island to Jim Blake
It seems to be from the 1900s due to the date on cover.HistoricalSmall tourist booklet with dark printing and photo of ferry on cover. Advertisements of businesses and descriptions of main towns including photos of old postcards.Souvenir of Phillip Island. From, To Jim Blake Copyright registered throughout the King's Dominions. Fraser & Jenkinson 5 Queen Street, Melbourne tourism, cowes general store, genesta house, will kennon, san remo hotel, aclimatisation society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ARVI PARBO, WESTERN MINING CORPORATION
Letter addressed to Sir Arvi Parbo, Western Mining Corporation, Melbourne, from J.M. Lalor, Exploration Manager, Minerals WMC, regarding support sought by the Bendigo Trust to develop an underground tourist mine at Bendigo. J.H Lalor seeks the support of Western Mining,'either by contgributing money or equipment' to develop the Central Deborah Gold mine as a tourist destination.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, gold mining, tourism, central deborah gold mine, de-watering, western mining corporation., sir arvi parbo, j.m. lalor, daryl mcclure, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OPEN FOR TOURISTS (AND GOLD)
A Bendigo newspaper article titled 'Open for tourists (and gold).' The State Member for Midlands Mr. Bill Ebury, officially opened the Wattle Gully gold mine tourist project. There is a photo of Mr. Felix Cappy, Tourism chairman of the mine about to drive the train through the tunnel with his passengers and also coming out of the mine. 17/01/75.mine, gold, wattle gully, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, mine, mining, tourism, gold, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Special Publication, Jeff Zilles, ZILLES COLLECTION: Go There, Vol. 1. No.2. February 1974, 1974
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat.Go There was a newspaper published especially for tourists, and covered Ballarat, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Trentham, Greendale, Hepburn Springs, Bendigo, Guidlford, Newstead.ballarat, daylesford, castlemaine, kyneton, malmsbury, trentham, greendale, hepburn springs, bendigo, guidlford, newstead, newbury, waterwheel, waterwheel farm, jack smales, val henderson, ken lock, advertisements, castlemaine market building, weerona tropical aquarium, maldon, merlo, newstead pottery, trevor whelan, welshman's reef, newstead butter, eureka swimming pool -
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