Mixed media painting (pyrite and enamel) depicting a landscape with four male figures with red wheelbarrows and a horse and cart.Inscribed centre 'Tunnel Hill Mine, 1890' and signed (L.r) 'Sam Byrne'.sam byrne, painting, landscape, mixed media, tunnle hill mine

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. These pins were awarded at Koko between 1967 -1969. Two pins were awarded to guests at Koki each week for "'outstanding displays of eccentric or unusual behaviour" during their stay. 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 represents entertainment and activities at Koki Lodge in the late 1960s.Koki enamelled metal pins depicting the sun wearing glasses. The pin is accompanied by a typed sign.On Sign ITEM No.68 Koki pins 1967 to 1969 The Koki pin was never sold, and was only presented as the result of some very biased decision making. Unique award presentation ceremonies were conducted and two pins per week were awarded to guests for 'outstanding displays of eccentric or unusual behaviour during their stay at Koki. Pins could be earned on the slopes, at the bar, or in the bedroom. This collection of 5 pins has been returned by the recipients who were too embarrassed to admit having received them. george shirling, falls creek, koki lodge

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969. 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 shows the wide range of people who visited Kiki in the 1960s.A collection of badges from guests who visited Koki. They are mainly enamel plated badges in a variety of shapes and sizes. On Sign ITEM No. 69 A Collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969george shirling, falls creek

Medals awarded for service in the Vietnam War. This set is as presented to Private Lionel Leslie Corrie, Service number 1201398, who served in 9RAR from 09/11/1968 to 09/04/1969 (152 days).A rack of five replica medals attached to colourful striped ribbons. two have silver bars. Silver Australian active service medal 1945-75; Silver Elizabeth Reign DEI GRATIA; Silver Australian defence medal; Bronze anniversary of national service 1951-'72; Gold & Green enamel white star with peace sign. vietnam, adf, medal, awards, corrie, 9rar, service medals, vietnam service

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram conductors and passengers where a fare or ticket section changed from one to another - an extra amount may have had to be paid to travel past this point.Demonstrates the type of sign used by the MMTB to indicate where ticket sections changed. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - End of Section formed from a metal sheet with a short leg for fixing to a pole. Enameled white background, black text.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tickets, tramways, trams

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Cars Stop Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a large pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Hail Tram Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Fitted to the folding doors of a Z3 class trams to warn motorists that a passenger was about to alight or board and that they must stop. Sign shaped to be above heads of people waiting on platform stops.Demonstrates methods of warning motorists that they must stop when passing a tram.Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" Two samples held - one with a more extensive red section. Has three stainless steel bolts with washers on the right hand side to fix the sign to an opening door.tramcars, z3 class, signs, passengers, safety

This badge is for a member of a Masonic Lodge The cross indicates that the person to whom it was awarded was a Christian. It was the fighting symbol of the Knights Templar and later used by the Masonic movement. This badge is maintained as an example of regalia worn by a member of a Masonic Lodge and may have local provenance as the paper includes the word Hampden which is a name associated with the Camperdown area..1 The centre of the badge features a red cross on a white enamelled background surrounded by a black and gold coloured belt and buckle with golden coloured text. The outermost area is notched into tiny squares with seven protruding two tiered extensions. with straight edges The reverse has a pin clip. .2 White paper leaflet with text on both sides. It is intended to be folded as the inside text is in two columns. .3 Black composition hinged box with royal blue satin lining and gold text . .1 Obverse IN HOC SIGN O VINCES Reverse C R MARTIN .2 Cover With the Compliments of P.BLASHKI & SONS. Manufacturers of REGALIA & JEWELS Victoria Buildings 80 Swanston St. cor. Collins St. MELBOURNE This card belongs to Lodge No.------ and should be returned to Secretary. Inside is detailed text relating to an induction ceremony for a new Mason. .3 P. BLASHKI & SONS JEWELLERS ETC. 80 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE knights templar

Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop. That is, all tram to stop at the location. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 9570 for a "HAIL CARS HERE" version. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular compulsory tram stops. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enameled with red, white, and black paint for use at tram stops. Two copies held.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. Fitted to the folding doors of Z, A and B class tramcars mid to late 2000's?. It replaced a larger green fold out sign with an image of pedestrians and the word "stop" on it. Sign has not been used. See Reg Item 4386 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety

Sign - Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. Small red band at top, white band with letters "HAIL CARS HERE" and small red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a non-compulsory stop. Same sign used for same purpose in Ballarat. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or fold section.trams, tramways, tram stops, signs

Sign - galvanised folded steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. See Reg Item 1439 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety

Sign with equal red bands at top and bottom, white band with letters "HAIL CARS HERE" on both sides to indicate to drivers a request stop, that is, the intending passenger had to indicate or hail the oncoming tram for it to stop and allow them to board. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 7395 for a "CARS STOP HERE" version. The second image shows a comparison between the two types. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular whether a request or compulsory tram stop. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Piece of sheet steel, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop- That is all tram to stop at the location. Same sign used for same purpose in Melbourne. Two copies held. See also Reg Item 7395 for another sample.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early souvenir from Falls Creek. 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 is a rare souvenir from Falls Creek, Victoria in the 1950s.A small enamelled badge depicting a skier descending the slopes. The badge is blue, white and black with gold trim. It has an accompanying typed sign.In top section of badge: FALLS CREEK 5080 ft On Sign: ITEM NO. 105 Very rare badge - "Falls Creek 5000" c1952 Donated by "Diana" of Diana Lodgegeorge shirling, nissen lodge

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early souvenir from Nissen Lodge which was built c1952. 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 is a rare souvenir from one of the early lodges at Falls Creek, Victoria.A small enamelled badge depicting a skier dressed in green and white. Text is included on a red strip above and beneath the figure. A typed sign is included.Above the skier: NISSEN Below the Skier: FALLS CREEK On Sign: ITEM NO. 106 Very rare badge - "Nissen - Falls Creek" c1953 Donated by "Diana" of Diana Lodgegeorge shirling, nissen lodge