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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1980s
The timber and cable swing bridge straddled the Deep Creek at Bulla behind the Bulla school. It enabled children who lived across the river to travel directly to school instead of going the long way around the road, a possible distance of 2-3 kms.A coloured photograph of the timber and cable swing bridge which was constructed across the Deep Creek at Bulla. Trees are growing along the river bank and there is a row of conifers growing along the opposite bank.swing bridges, deep creek, george evans collection -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, March 29, 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From unknown person to tMiss I.J. Freen (?). Message reads 'Sorry cannot tonight. Am told performance not much good'. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, circa 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From Anny Cay to Mr Ed Cay, Argus Office, Melbourne. Message reads 'Mr Cay recovering, all well'. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Draft for Telegram, circa March 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten draft for a telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From (unreadable) to Fred W. Oliver, Solicitor, Inglewood. Text reads 'Have you job release from Webster?' -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - John Meyer and Colin Dunn at "Skyline"
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it depicts aspects of the life of a pioneering family of Falls Creek and the founders of "Skyline", the first lodge at Falls Creek.A set of three photos of the John Meyer and Colin Dunn 1. John Meyer (left) and Colin Dunn at Skyline Falls Creek c1949 2. John Meyer (left) 1948 3. John Meyer at Kiewa c1949 - 1950falls creek, victorian snowfields, joan meyer, colin dunn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bid to get historic property
Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education.Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education. The school was built in 1865 and replaced an earlier school known as the Damper Creek Day School.Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education. burwood primary school, no 461, city of box hill., victoria. education department, thorpe, tom, damper creek day school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Eroded Creek Banks, Eltham, Susan Street
Black and white photograph of eroded creek banks Diamond Creek near Susan Street Elthamdiamond creek, eltham, susan street, erosion, george w bell collection -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Tourist Hotel Project, 1963
State Electricity Commission (SEC) outlined details of a site available for the development of a Tourist Hotel Project in Falls Creek in late 1962/3. SEC estimated that by the winter of 1963 Falls Creek Village would be able to accommodate 500 persons. The site for development was up to 2½ acres adjacent to the Upper Kiewa Valley Road. It envisaged a building able to accommodate about 100 guests. The successful developer would be granted a lease for 45 years at a rent of £300 per annum. Written applications for the lease were to be submitted by 31st March 1963.This item is significant because it documents plans made by the State Electricity Commission to develop the Falls Creek Tourist Area. A folder with a black and white image of skiers outside a hotel on the left. The logo of the State Electricity Commission and text is on the right half of the folder.On right half of cover: Logo of the State Electricity Commission TOURIST HOTEL PROJECT Falls Creek / North East Victoria Forwarded with the compliments of the State Electricity Commission of Victoriafalls creek tourist area, hotel development falls creek, falls creek projects 1963 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, circa 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek Telegraph Office from Moses Ashworth to Peter Strayne (?), Dunnolly. Text reads 'Did you see party about _____ if not send for first party you will oblige'. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from E.N. Francis to Mr Pettifer, Advertiser Office, Inglewood. Text reads 'Send Calvert's account for advertisements by Mail Coach today'. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 3 No 6, February 1952
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The original member clubs were Albury Ski Club, Alpine Club of Victoria, Australian Postal Institute Ski Club, Australian Women's Ski Club (Victoria), Beechworth Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Bull Lodge Ski Club, Chamois Ski Club, C.S.I.R. Ski Club, Edelweiss Ski Club, Howqua Ski Club, Lazy Eight Ski Club, Melbourne University Ski Club, Melbourne Walking Club, Monsanto Ski Club, Moose Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Rongbuk Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club, Tanjil Ski Club, Telemark Ski Club, University Ski Club, Victorian Rover Scouts (B.S.A.), Wangaratta Ski Club, Youth Hostel Association, Yurredla Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation. The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally.Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this publication include:- Page 3 reports on improvements to be made to the Falls Creek Tow including painting the tow house and shortening the length of the tow by 400 feet. The Myrtleford Ski Club had also been rewired and painting completed after the recent fires.ski history victoria, federation of victorian ski clubs, falls creek tow, myrtleford ski club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Bryants Creek, Coleraine, 1892-3
This item is part of a larger collection donated to the Kew Historical Society by Anna French. The collection includes personal items from the donor's family, as well as items given to the donor and her mother by a family friend, Lucy Merritt (Jean) Hornby. The item is from that part of the collection inherited or assembled by Jean Hornby. The collection is significant given Jean Hornby's mother's descent from Robert Hornby (1854-1935) and Eva Merritt (1865-1959); her mother the chid of a family who settled in Kew in the 1850s, thus providing a chain of provenance for items dating to the mid-nineteenth century, when her maternal forebears arrived in Melbourne. Other items represent Jean Hornby's contribution to her local and wider community.Sepia photograph, labelled 'BRYANTS CREEK' at lower left. The creek is bordered by a white post and rail fence on one bank. On the other side of the creek are two men. The creek is bordered with remnant vegetation [ie Eucalypts]. Coleraine, in Western Victoria, was initially settled by Europeans in the 1840s. The developing township was aligned with Bryant's Creek with a north-south orientation. Reverse - Inscribed in ink: "Taken by H Bower with Student camera" / Printed: "C.G. Greenham Photographer, Hawthorn / The Herodotus Studio"bryants creek -- coleraine (vic.) -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Article - Newspaper article "Last Hoot" development - Summer of 1984/85
Over the summer of 1984/85 extensive regeneration work was carried out to establish the “Last Hoot”. It was a big job and took all summer to complete the work which included throwing rocks of the run, digging in cross drains and spreading the area with hay. All work was done manually. Though difficult physical work, those who dedicated their time and labour to the task have interesting memories of that time, including arriving to load up hay bales only to find the cattle from the high plains had walked across the dam wall to come and enjoy a fabulous feast! The Hoot Ski Trail has two sections. Fast Hoot is a 341 metre blue downhill run located near Falls Creek. The Last Hoot is a one km blue ski run (piste) trail which can be used in both directions. It finishes at Slalom Plaza in Falls Creek Village. Snowlands Lodge is near the bottom of the trail in Slalom Street. One of its most popular features is “The Last Hoot” Restaurant.This article is significant because it documents the work carried out to establish a popular ski trail at Falls Creek, VictoriaThis newspaper article reports on the work carried out to prepare for a new ski trail the "Last Hoot" at Falls Creek over the summer of 1984/85.In image L to R Debbie Howie, Larraine Boulton, Nina Frueauf, Rob McEwan, Eric Napierthe last hoot, deb howie -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Circular - Use Of Oversnow Vehicles From Divisional Engineer, 10.07.1968
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 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 relaying information from the Country Roads Board related to the use of vehicles in the Falls Creek Village Area. The road adjacent to the Falls Creek Tourist Village is now a declared road, so only registered vehicles can now use that road. If not registered, vehicles and their owners would not be covered by 3rd party insurance in the event of an accident.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Birth form, 1871
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: Nicholas Henry Ruddock Date of Birth: 1st July, 1871 Place of birth: Murphy's Creek Father: Thomas Metcalf Ruddock Mother: section missing -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Map, Dept of land s & Survey, Dandenong Ranges Area Sheet 28, Jan-56
Owned by David Walker, previously of Menzies Creek. Given by him to Rex Breen in 2001 for donation to society.Aerial survey map of parts of Gembrook, Monbulk and Naree Worran parishes (Victoria). Scale: 10 chains to 1 inch, contour interval 20 feet. Shows Menzies Creek and parts of Kallista, Clematis, Selby and Belgrave South. Ringwood D2C or 849D2C, Zone 7"16563" in pen on top left corner of reverse. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs. Smith Snr nee Unknown
Mrs. Smith Snr. on horse drawn buggy outside Pleasant Creek Court House now called Stawell Court House where Mrs. Smith lived. c 1912-1920Small photograph of a horse drawn vehicle with a female driver and male standing at horses head. Pleasant Creek courthouse in background of photo with a tall timber fence in front of the courthouse. An enlargement has been made of the original photo.stawell transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Collection / Pleasant Creek Training Centre 50th Celebration, 1941 - 1944
Mrs Jean Black was a Student at Pleasant Creek Special School from 1937 to 1942. Probably she was sent there as an orphan rather than due to a Disability. Maiden Name Loveland. Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.Blue A4 Folder: Collection of books photographs, Newspaper clippings and letters relating to 50th Anniversary of Pleasant Creek training centre. Register of Past Staff Teachers/nurses/Aids attending Dinner. (from Skene Street School 2023) Matrons History. (from Skene Street School 2023) Typed History of Special Education. (from Skene Street School 2023) Jean Black ne Lovelandeducation -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - S.E.C. - Application For Establishment Of Resort Hotel, 24.06.1963
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 Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. A letter from the SEC informing Mr Hymans that his application to build a tourist motel at Falls Creek has been unsuccessful. No explanation for this decision is provided.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee Letter re "Licensees encroaching on land", 28.08.1959
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 Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations 1959.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee reinstating the policy to ensure that licensees must not encroach on land for which they don't hold a license.bob hymans, licensee requirements -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pleasant Creek Cross Reef Quartz Mining Co 1870's
Pleasant Creek Cross Reef Quartz Mining Co No2 Poppet Head constructed 1868. On christening of the Engine, Mrs. T. Brown christened it "The Duke of Edinburgh". At the back of the winding engine building of the No2 Shaft is the Grant and Lamont Crushing Battery built in June 1876. On right can be seen the Whim of the Pioneer and Galatea mine.Poppet Head and Winding House of Pleasant Creek Cross Reef Quartz Mining Co mine. Tree on left and bushes in foreground. Three chimneys prominent on right of photograph.stawell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
VIEW OF THE CREEK AT CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes, landscape -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
VIEW OF CREEK AT CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes, landscape -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image
Details of the newspaper that published the article and of the date are not known at this time.Photocopy, taken from a newspaper article, of a photograph of train crossing Black Dog Creek, Lilliput. Copy is accompanied by an envelope, with inscription.Written on envelope: "With complements, and Best Wishes for a successful 'Historical' year in 1974. M Marsh" Caption on photograph: "Winner: This picture of the Wahgunyah-Springhurst mixed train crossing Black Dog Creek (near Lilliput) won for Mr A.R. Lyell the C.C. Singleton Prize of the Australian Railway Historical Society for the best railway Picture of the year. The subject is one of the very few mixed trains now running in Victoria; many of them having been superseded by diesel rail-cars."australian railway historical society, railway, steam trains, black dog creek, lilliput -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 6 No 3, November 1954
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Cover - Rudi Wurth, winner of the National Slalom and Downhill titles at Kosciusko, 1954. Page 2 - Dawn Ski Club is a great place for families as it was designed specifically to cater for children. Toni St. Elmo is writing a book about skiing to be illustrated by Mollie Hill. The introduction will be by a well known Australian skier. Page 3 - A new standard downhill course is to be cleared on the Frying Pan Spur by Myrtleford Ski Club. In honor of the work he has done for the Falls Creek Village and for skiing in that area, it is to be named the "Tom Mitchell Course." Falls Creek Alpine Village is to be enlarged. Three new club lodges have been started, including Snowden and Nissen. Holbrook Ski Club will also be building at Falls Creek this summer.tom mitchell m.l.a., toni st. elmo, downhill courses, falls creek alpine village -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, March 29, 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From John Newton to the Revd Mr Brunton, Inglewood. Message reads 'Tea meeting at Tarnagulla April 15th. Shall expect you'. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, circa 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From Robert Whiteside to Mr Jailason (?) at Castlemaine Mechanics Institute. Message reads 'Don't fail in sending amount of Bill today pushed'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK HALL
Black and white photograph. Slight yellowing to some edges. Emu Creek Bush Band. In memory of the pioneers of Emu Creek sign. People dancing on right. Emu Creek hall.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The original swing bridge was built across the Deep Creek in 1854 to allow the Daniel family to visit the Dickens sisters. It was renewed in later years and was used by Bulla children until the school closed in 1995.A coloured photograph of the swing bridge which straddles the Deep Creek at Bulla. The photograph shows the full length of the wooden and wire bridge from bank to bank. There is a thick row of conifers growing along the opposite river bank.bulla swing bridge, deep creek, daniel family, bulla state school, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1990s
The bridge constructed from bluestone, brick and iron over the Jacksons Creek at Sunbury is an important structure on the Melbourne-Echuca rail line. The foundation stone for the bridge was laid on 13 January 1859 and the bridge opened in July 1861. It is of state significance.A coloured photograph of the bluestone and iron railway bridge which is ove the Jacksons Creek. The bridge has 3 bluestone pylons and three iron pylons with 3 sections of the iron spans visible across the top.transport, bridges, rail transport, darbyshire, g. c., jacksons creek, george evans collection