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 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

Black and white photograph of two young women on board tourist launch Maranui 2 at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. boats and boating, tourism

Colour photograph showing tourist launch at jetty tall trees in foreground Fishermans Landing Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, forest, waterways

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Colour photograph. People sitting playing instruments. Tourist park (?) Back of photo reads: Nariel 05/06 Session.entertainment, music, musicians

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

Black and white photograph of former Peels tourist ferry Lenna Bird at Post Office wharf at Lakes Entrance Victoria.boats and boating, tourism

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

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

Also a second photograph from front of Bulmers studio along Esplanade showing very thick sea fog 05325.1 12 x 17 cm in albumBlack and white photograph of Bulmers photographic studio, Tourist Bureau and Novelty Gift Shop on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, roads and streets

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

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

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

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

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 Victoriatourism, buildings