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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - MV Maranui, 1930 c
Black and white photograph showing Broomes launch Maranui in Tambo River (?) Thick vegetation on either bank. Several people on boat, one man centre lower edge on the bank watching. Swan Reach VictoriaBroome's Launch (written on back)waterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Maranui 2, 1940 c
Black and white photograph showing launch 460 Maranui 2 at a jetty. One man on jetty, passengers on board, two girls on front deck. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Rubeena, 1923 c
Black and white photograph showing two tourist ferries, MV Rubeena and possibly MV Loch Ard, tied up below the old Swan Reach bridge on the Tambo River. Shows three ladies on the Rubeena, and one man on the Loch Ard. The Union Jack flag flying on the Loch Ard. Swan Reach Victoriawaterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, 1940 c
Black and white photograph of two young women on board tourist launch Maranui 2 at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. boats and boating, tourism -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Postcard, Join us in a trip around Bacchus Marsh Victoria
This fold out series of black and white images shows scenes of Bacchus Marsh in the late 1930s or during the 1940s. The date of the set of images is not stated but it shows the Bacchus Marsh Swimming Pool constructed in 1938. The general purpose of the images to promote tourism suggests the collection may date from the post war period of the late 1940s or early 1950s when petrol rationing and other wartime restrictions were being discontinued. The eight scenes are: Railway Station Bacchus Marsh; Bacchus Marsh Post Office; Main Street Bacchus Marsh; The Avenue Bacchus Marsh; Maddingley Bridge; Swimming Pool Bacchus Marsh; Rustic Bridge Maddingley Park; View Across Maddingley Flats. The cover illustration of the fold out envelope shows a happy family in a new model car. The message of the image clearly being to encourage people to travel by motor car to places like Bacchus Marsh for recreation and to engage in the general pastime of tourism.One set of 8 fold out black and white photos showing various scenes of Bacchus, with a cover illustration of a family traveling in a motor car. Measurements: 112 x 90 mm folded; 112 x 750 mm unfoldedSouthern Series Registeredbacchus marsh history, bacchus marsh views, bacchus marsh postcards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Tourist Map and Guide, Victorian Railway Commissioners, Warrnambool Victoria Australia, c. 1950
Warrnambool Tourist Map and Guide.1 This is a single sheet of paper folded twice to make a pamphlet. It has a multi-coloured map (predominantly yellow), an illustration, several black and white photographs, printed text and coloured headings. .2 This is a single sheet of paper inserted into item 1. It is folded twice and contains black and white photographs.non-fictionWarrnambool Tourist Map and Guidetourism in warrnambool, warrnambool rail, warrnambool tourist guides -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet (Collection) - Warrnambool Tourist Maps, Warrnambool City Council, 1975 to 2002
Warrnambool Tourist Maps collected over the years by Warrnambool Historical Society membersPreservation of local maps for historical purposesEnclosed in A4 size plastic envelopes in an A4 size archival box and numbered and catalogued according to the date of acquisition.This collection has 16 pamphlets containing maps of Warrnambool and district and some accompanying printed materialwarrnambool tourism, city of warrnambool, shipwreck coast tourismwarrnambool tourism, city of warrnambool, shipwreck coast tourism -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 36 passing Victoria Barracks, Dave Macartney, 9/1971
Photograph shows Ballarat SECV No. 36 northbound in St Kilda Road, with the Victoria Barracks buildings in the background. Photo taken Sept. 1971 when the tram operated promoting Ballarat tourism following the closure of the SECV Ballarat operated system. Photo by Dave Macartney.Yields information about the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne promoting Ballarat tourism.Black and white photograph print with photographers notes on the rear."Ballarat 36 St Kilda Rd, Sept. 1971 - DMA 41, Dave Mcartney"tramcars, tram 36, st kilda road, tourism -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet, THE GUEST HOUSE - KEEBLES OF CLUNES
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING MATERILA FOR ACCOMODATION IN CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAPAMPHLET ADVERTISING "THE GUEST HOUSE" KEEBLES OF CLUNES.local history, pamphlet, clunes tourism accomodation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Coaster set, Paul Stephen-Daly trading at Louchrilau Nominees Pty Ltd, c1984
Set of 4 drink coasters, with a blue felt back gold plastic front with an impression of a Melbourne tram contained within a black finished cardboard box. Each coaster has the imprint of the Melbourne Tourism logo, 150 years of Melbourne, produced for the Victoria's 150th celebrations 1984-85. Box has the Australian Made logo in gold printing. The coasters feature: Z3 class - 1980 - has a Stephen Daly trademark logo on the rear. W2 class - 1927 R Class - 1266 (Melbourne cable tram) - 1885 x 2 No. T class - 1917 Coasters finished with square corners, while those of the earlier production finished with rounded corners. Also within the box are the earlier produced coasters (see Reg Item 1835) of the A class and X class trams. Produced by Paul Stephen-Daly trading at Louchrilau Nominees Pty Ltd. No contact details See also Reg Item 1835 for another set of 5 and the A and the X class trams.trams, tramways, souvenirs, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Gawler and Drummond Architects, "Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", 1920's?
Map - photocopy - titled "Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", c1920 showing railways, cable, electric tramways and authorised electric additions. Shows the South Melbourne St Kilda tram line and some lines in the Footscray area as dotted. Prepared by Gawler and Drummond Architects. Has an advertisement for "Rolfes" tea along the top edge and "See Victoria First" - Government Tourist Office, corner of Swanston and Collins St.trams, tramways, map, footscray, st kilda, new tramway, melbourne, tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "City Circle Tram Melbourne", 2003
Pamphlet - DL 6 fold from A3 sheet, full colour titled "City Circle Tram Melbourne", detailing the City Circle tram, c2003 - has route via Harbour Esplanade - map shows various points, the Golden Mile heritage walk. Notes that the route had recently been extended to run through Docklands. Has contact details but no web site. Has the Victoria government and Yarra Trams logos. Tram was extended early 2003. See Reg Item 866, 2703 and 2993 for other versions. Set of five additional pamphlets, all DL when folded about the Circle Tram - variants on a theme. All with a map. .1 - 6 fold - PTC - 1994 - could be the first pamphlet - has logos of State Govt, Agenda 21, Better Cities and PTC. .2 - 8 fold - Yarra Trams and Vic Govt - details the points of interest and general tram travel. .3 - 8 fold - 2009 - Yarra Trams, Vic tourism, city of Melbourne - as above. Running via Spencer St .4 - single DL sheet - 2009 update - extended service - to Docklands, with map .5 - single DL sheet - 2/2012 - simple details.trams, tramways, city circle, yarra trams, docklands, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Robert Green, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, "A tramway museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne", mid 1990's
Report - 18 landscape format - A4 pages + card covers, bound with a plastic binding on the left hand side. Titled "A tramway museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne". Prepared by Robert Green mid 1990's. Examines various aspects of establishing a Museum at the full site of the Hawthorn; Has a Introduction, preservation and tourism, world vintage tramcar operation, the TMSV, operation of the Museum and trams, establishment requirements, an imaginary visit to the Museum, conclusion and recommendation.trams, tramways, hawthorn, hawthorn tram depot, tmsv, museums -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Surveyor General for the Victorian Tourism Commission, "Victoria Australia Tourist Guide", 1985
... Trams tramways Victoria Map Victour Tourism Folded map ...Folded map of Victoria, showing in colour relief Victorian area, national parks, highways, towns, railways, airport, wine growing areas, towns with information centres, historic parks, ski fields. NSW and SA show major towns and highways. Front cover includes an image of a Z class tram and two penguins. Has town index. Folded 7 folds horizontally by 3 folds deep. On rear is a listing of locations with major tourist destinations provided. Provides location of VicTour offices. Prepared by the Surveyor General for the Victorian Tourism Commission, printed by the Government Printer, 4th edition 1985.trams, tramways, victoria, map, victour, tourism -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Sun Tan in the Snow - Tourism Poster
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is the sign accompanying his collection on display.. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it promotes George Shirling's Collection.A Victorian tourism poster to promote holidays at Victoria's ski resorts. On Sign: 'SUN TAN IN THE SNOW THIS WINTER' Colour process lithograph, signed 'Wendy ?" Government of Victoria Tourist Development A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melb. 1960 - original 101.5cm x 64.4cmgeorge shirling, falls creek, exploding sports myths -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Motel, Fish Marie, 1980
Motel built on site of home of Misses Phillips. Home was transported, half to 15 Coates Road, half to Lakes Tyers Beach Road, 1965c. Motel built by Terry Ledwith, managed by family until sold.|Also three other colour photographs similar viewsColour photograph of the Golden Beach Motel, showing a fawn coloured double storey building comprising managers residence, office and motel units. External steps to upper units. Lake front in foreground is undeveloped, on 607 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Cabins, 1999
Built by Dud Conduit 1960c. Owners Bob & Karen Lewendon.Colour photograph of a group of two bedroom holiday cabins, known as Homelea Flats, with entrances from both Roadknight Street and Esplanade. Cabins and residence clad in fibro cement, lathes over joins painted to represent mock Tudor. Clay tile hip roofs. Ground planted with deciduous trees. Lakes Entrance Victoria accommodation, tourism -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Victoria's Winter Wonderland 1962
These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. This poster was a major component of the Victorian Tourism promotion in 1962. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it was part of a major marketing program for the Victorian Tourism Board to promote the Victorian Alpine Area.A colour poster including a photo of a snow covered mountain in the top section and a group of skier at the bottom. The text is printed in black between the images. The poster is accompanied by an exhibition display sign.Across centre of poster: VICTORIA'S WINTER WONDERLAND ' On Display Card: 'VICTORIA'S WINTER WONDERLAND Falls Creek has a charm all its own, a charm it owes in part to the fact that is within the State Electricity Commissions territory" The Victorian Government Tourist Bureau, 272 Collins Street Melbourne c. 1962victorian tourism board, high country marketing -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sister Rocks Stawell, 1920's
B/W Postcard, Rose Series of Sister Rocks StawellB/W Postcard Rose Series of Sister Rocks. Trees in foreground, boy sitting on rockThe Rose Series P.2724 Copyright The Sister Rocks, Stawell, Victoria Looking Easttourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Banjo Patterson Motel, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/08/1995 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of David and Sue Mair with Bill Mair of Banjo Patterson Motel 139 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria construction, motels, tourism, commerce -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Maranui Private Hotel, Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1960c
Black and white photograph of Maranui Private Hotel, Lakes Entrance Victoria, after the addition of the modern front and facade of the brick. and extensive glass windows. About 12 people gathered at front of building. Driveway to rear of car parking under two-storey extension at right, eastern side. Lakes Entrance Victoria c1960guesthouses, architecture, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Merrangbaur House Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1950c
formerly Merrangbaur House, showing the tree which for many years was a Lakes Entrance landmark and a navigation sign for boats entering the original entranceSepia toned photograph of Pine Hill, . Guest house is visible on brow of hill. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, topography -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Murray, Maxwell F, The Life and Legacy of Richard "The Lionheart" Whiter, 2012
A brief history of Richard Bramby Whiter and his family, focusing on their contribution to the tourism industry at Lakes Entrance, Victoria and Boydtown, N.S.W.biography, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Whiters Camp Park, Bulmer H D, 1945c
One of a set of eight small format postcardsBlack and white small format postcard showing rotunda and fibro cement cottage at Whiters Camp Park, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.The Rotunda Whiters Camp Parkresort, recreation, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Whiters Camp Park, Bulmer H D, 1945c
One of a set of eight small format postcardsSmall format black and white postcard of Whiters Camp Park, showing two cement sheet buildings, weeping willow tree and other trees. Lakes Entrance VictoriaWhiters Camp Park Lakes Entrancetourism, topography, resort -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard, Whiters Camp Park, 1935
Black and white postcard of the sheltered fernery at Whiters Camp Park, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Fernery at Whiters Camping Park tourism, camping, gardens -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Lakes Camping Park, Whiters Camp Park, 1932
Black and white postcard of the Homestead at Whiters Camp Park. Also shown is a cabin with water tank, rock garden, single seater roadster parked on track with two small children on running board. Lakes Entrance Victoriacamping, tourism, transport, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Whiter's Camp Park, 1935
Black and white postcard showing an extensive portion of Whiter's Camp Park, taken from the elevated tankstand looking south to the main entrance. Lake and hummocks in distance. Cabin, tents and petrol bowser as well as a crowd of people in image and roof of rotunda directly under photographer. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, camping, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard, Whiters Camp Park, 1935c
The Homestead, L C P Furnished Apartments have become very popular (on back)Black and white small format postcard of the Homestead at Whiters Camp Park. A timber and fibro cement building in Californian bungalow style. Low pitched gable roof with built in veranda extensions. Homestead was the residence of the proprietor and family. Formal garden in foreground image. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, houses, resort -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Holding M, Whiters Camp Park, 1994c
Colour photograph of Whiters Holiday Village, Whiters Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, developed on the site that was known as Whiters Camp Park. Shows the entry to the complex between stone fences, advertising boards on fence line, glimpse of cottages and mature trees inside the grounds.tourism, resort, caravan parks