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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This part of the walking track is known as "Silent Street' and forms part of the Wonderland /Pinnacle track. the photo is typical of those produced by Victorian Railways for tourism.Photo shows walking track through rocky gorge. A step ladder and railings can be seen. A man is walking up the track.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Area in photo is known as the Grand Canyon and forms part of the Wonderland /Pinnacle walk. This photo is typical of those taken by the Victorian Railways for tourism.Photo shows 2 women and a child seated on rocks and looking up at camera. they are the middle of a large rocky canyon. An iron ladder and railing can be seen through bushland in background.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
The four scenes are 1) Venus Baths [top left],2) Mackenzie Falls[top right],3) The Grand Canyon[bottom left],4)Bridge and Road at Halls Gap[bottom right]. A centre view in an oval frame is The Pinnacle and a scroll with 'Views of the Grampians' written on it appearing below the frame. A scrolled frame runs top and bottom of the four scenes.Photo is a copy of a postcard, depicting four scenes in the Wonderland Range.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo is of the Fyans Valley, taken from Chatauqua Peak. Lake Bellfield and Mount William can be seen in the background. The photo belonged to the Forestry Commission Victoria.A photo of a valley between mountain ranges. A lake can be seen in the background. A road runs through the middle of the valley with houses on both sides."Fyans Vaslley from Chataqua Peak. Incl L. Bellfield & Halls Gap. photo belongs to F.C.V. Stawell. Return to V. Young, Horsham" written on back in green pencil. The "Chatauqua Peak" has been overwritten in black-lead pencil. "LC.71" is also written on the back in black-lead pencil.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
Image is known as 'The Cross' and was in the area of 'Silent Street',part of the walk to the Pinnacle.Photo shows an outcrop of rocks with a 'cross' which has been formed in the rocks.'The Cross in Silent Street, Wonderland.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
This is a photo of Zumsteins picnic area (before the pine trees were removed).The photo shows a woman walking in a picnic area, holding the hand of a toddler and a little girl. On the far left a person is sitting at a picnic table under a tree. A Vauxhall car is parked beside the table. The area has a large number of trees, some of which are non-native pine trees.scenery, zumsteins -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Postcard is No.1021 of Valentine Series and is named 'The Pinnacle, Grampians.'Photo shows 2 young woman (girls?) standing on top of a rocky outcrop /peak overlooking a valley. Three sections of a wire fence surround the rock, the girls are standing on . The valley below has some cleared areas but is mostly bush.Valentine Publishing Co., Melbourne & Sydney. Valentines Real Photo Series.(on Back)scenery, peaks -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The family is said to be that of the Langley, standing at the back of "Morningside".Photo shows two women, three men, three girls, two boys and a baby held by one of the women (in the centre). A four horse team hitched to a wagon loaded with sacks stands behind the people and a longish house stands at the back."Langley 'Morningside" - Halls Gap" is written on the back with blue pen.accommodation, morningside, people, langley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man In photo is Gilbert Rogers a well known photographer & tourist guide in the Grampians. He is looking out over the Wonderland Range from an are a close to the Balconies.Postcard shows a man standing on a rocky outcrop looking out over a range of peaks. The man is wearing a hat similar to a scout hat similar to a scout hat, is wearing shorts and long leather boots. He is carrying a back pack. Post card; Correspondece; Address onlyscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1890s
The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Rock formation was known as " The Monolith " and situated on Mt.Victory. Postcard shows a large rock formation sitting on a rock base. A gum tree stands higher up on the left. Photo has been taken and looking up at fomation.The Rose Series P 4981. The Monolith, Mt.Victory.Grampians Vic.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man in photo was well known photographer and bushwalking guide Gilbert Rogers. He was also a Forest Officer so knew the Grampians well.Postcard shows a man standing beside a waterfall holding up a cup. the waterfall is flowing rapidly over rocks. The man has on a backpack and long hiking boots.'Good luck and good health from your old friend'( written on front) Rogers - (bottom Right) no,264people, gilbert rogers, scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Photo is of Mackey's Peak. Photo shows high rocky peaks covered in bush, A further range can be seen in the background. Abank of cloud can also be seen,"Valentine Series. No4024. Copyright. Mackey"s Peak.Grampians"(on front) Valentines Real Photo Series.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Rocky outcrop is known as the "Elephant's Hide' part of the Wonderland Range.Photo shows rocky outcrop with some vegetation and two larger gumtrees in foreground.The Rose Series P12198. Elephant's Hide,Grampians,Vic(on front) Post Card,a Real Photograph,produced in Australia(on back)scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, c 10930-40s
Group would have been typical of tourist parties of the day, Such groups stayed at and were catered by local guesthouses offering walking activities with guides.photo shows a group of people (5 women,1 girl,9 men) standing on rocky platform and lookout. A wire fence surrounds edge of lookout on three sides.people, tourists -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Newspaper - B/W, C 24/11/2000
An article describing the Henham Township project as well as the Knight Family Tearooms built on the Henham site in 1925. For further info see "Victoria's Wonderland" pp 93-95, 103.A newpaper article from "The Stawell Times" , "Halls Gap Extra" Supplement of 24 November 2000, page 16, entitled Henham v- Not even a ghost town!townships, henham -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Cottage could be Gray's cottage, situated in the Fyans valley.Photo showing 2 horses hitched to a carriage in which there are 4 people, a man and a woman in the front and a man and a woman in the back. Another woman is standing inthe doorway of a cottage in the background.peoplebuildings -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
See 'Bridging the Gap' p65. Grampians Road Halls Gap.Group of shops with numerous advertising signs. A woman is leaving a shop, a young girl is standing in front of her. Two cars are parked in front of shops. Gravel road. Large gum trees in the background.buildings, shops -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Man was Freddie Paash, a Danish immigrant who made his home in Halls Gap. He is seated on what was known as the 'Coronation Chair'. c1930s. This no longer exists as it was struck by lightning.Side view of Man, with hat in his hand, smoking a pipe, seated on top of rocky outcrop. Gumtrees and bush visible in background. c1930speople, paasch -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo has been taken from a postcard. The lookout is known as The Witch's Head, Grampians. (Numbered No. 6 this would be one of a series) c1930sThree man and a child (female?) standing on a rock ledge that just out over what appears to be a valley. Gum trees on both left and right of photo. First man has his hand on his hip. Third man is holding the hand of the child. Photo has writing bottom left and number at bottom right.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The area is known as The Grand Canyon on t The Pinnacle track. Photo is typical of tourism photos taken by the Victorian Railways during this period. c1950 -60'sshows a rocky escarpment on the left with a range covered with trees in the backgroundPrinted on back: Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as 'VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PHOTOGRAPH'. P3484 Written in pencil. The Grand Canyon Halls Gap written in blue penscenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Viewing area is known as The Balconies overlooking Victoria Valley. Photo is typical of tourism photos taken by the Victorian Railways during this period. c1950 -60'sa group of people (17) standing on a rocky ledge overlooking a treed valley. a second rock ledge is above them creating the impression of a large mouth. Printed on back: Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged a s 'VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PHOTOGRAPH'. P3465 written faintly in pencil. The Balconies Halls Gap written in blue penscenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Young woman is Chick Anderson (nee Warren) riding on the Dunkeld Road. It is said that this was a better section of the road. Chick has told us she was 7yrs old when this photo was taken, c1934-5a young woman seated on a horse on a sandy track surrounded by thick bush.Chick Anderson on Dunkeld Rd 1934-35 written on backaccess routes, grampians/dunkeld rd, people, warren -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Typical of promotional photos taken by Forestry Commission VictoriaMan facing away from camera, on walking track, looking at large fallen tree trunk. He is surrounded by very tall tree ferns.Forests Commission, Victoria and picture logo printed in R/H white border LC.32 written on backscenery, walkers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo is of Moora Moora in the Victorian Valley. Typical of the time as a promotional image taken by Forests Commission Victoria.View over a large Valley with ranges in the distance. Roads through the valley are visible and a body of water in the middle right of the photograph. A rocky outcrop is in the left side foreground.Publicity & Public Relations Branch. When reproducing please acknowledge Forests Commission Victoria Negative no. 322-26scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo is of the "Victoria Valley" taken from around the area of Reed's Lookout. The body of water is Moora Moora Reservoir. The background range is Victoria Range. Photo is typical of promotional photos taken by Forests Commission VictoriaRocky outcrop in foreground and a large, thick tree covered valley, with mountain ranges in the background. A body of water (near top, middle) and some roads can be seen c1960sscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo is of Victoria Valley with Moora Moora Reservoir and the Victoria Range in the background. Photo would have been taken from around Reed's lookout area. Photo typical of promotional photos of the time by Forests CommissionLarge, densely treed valley with a body of water in background. Some roads can be seen particularly right foreground. There is a mountain range in the background. c1960sscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo is of Victoria Valley with the Victoria Range in the background. Photo is typical of promotional photographs taken by Forests Commission at that time.a thick bush covered valley in foreground (shadowed). Mountain range in background. Photographed from a high spot looking down and across the valley. c1960sscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Photo on card was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a photographer and tour guide during the 1930s. This postcard is one of a series.Depicts as valley with mountains on both sides. Cleared land can be seen on either side of a road which runs through the valley. Buildings are also visible in middle area. View is running south-west.scenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1950s (?)
Photograph is of Fyans Valley taken from Bellfield Peak. The mountain range across the centre of the scene runs north to south. The large dwelling centre-front is Bellfield Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in the 1960s. The main road running through the middle of the valley is Grampians Road.A rocky outcrop, far right, with metal fence and posts. View of a valley with cleared land, roads and buildings in foreground. Further cleared land can be seen beyond a mountain range that is in the centre of the photograph.scenery, fyans valley