The photo shows a woodchopping competition in an unknown location in the Grampians. The identity of the people in the photo is unknown.The photo shows a large group of men standing in a clearing , around a cut log with a crow bar lodged in it. Other similar logs lie around the clearing. Many of the men are holding axes. There is a woman in a large hat standing beside a post in the right foreground and a man standing on a rock or log behind her with a pipe in his mouth.recreation, woodchopping competition

The photo shows a woodchopping competition in an unknown location in the Grampians. The identity of the people in the photo is unknown.The photo shows a large group of men standing in a clearing, around a cut log. One man has his foot on the log and is holding an axe and a crow bar which are lodged in the log. There is a man holding a book standing on a rock in the centre.recreation, woodchopping competition

This photo has been copied from an article in the Weekly Times. The falls were in the Roses Gap area and there was once a track leading there. It is probable that the group went there by horse drawn vehicle.The photo shows a group of adults seated on a rocky outcrop at the base of a waterfall, in bushland beside a running creek (at left of photo). All are dressed formally.scenery, waterfalls

The photo shows two men and nine women seated at the base of of a waterfall. Another man is standing on rocks to the left of the falls.scenery, waterfalls

This is a photo of the Comfort Station in the reserve in central Halls Gap. The reserve was used by campers and picnickers.The photograph shows a building, constructed from logs and stone. Steps lead up to the door and the building has small, paned windows. There is a large tree in front of the building and bush behind it. To the right are a some swings and in the right foreground there is a wooden seat and a hanging sign mounted on a stone base. There are two posts in the centre foreground.natural history, flora

A family on holiday in the Grampians. The deep wagon is an early form of caravan, which folded down and was ready to erect when a site was found. The man is Jack Diamond from Donald.The photo shows a family (a man, a woman, a girl and a boy) standing beside an old car pulling a deep, wooden wagon covered by a tarpaulin. A mans hat sits on the tarpaulin near the man's elbow.The wagon appears to be standing in water and there is a wooden slat surfaced bridge ortrestle to the right. A track with two signposts is in front of the car and there is thin bush in the background.recreation, camping, transport, cars

Campsites along the road leading to the Halls Gap shops.The photo shoes tents and cars amongst the bush beside a dirt road. Three people can be seen sitting/reclining on a rug in the right foreground.recreation, camping

This was the Camp Kitchen in the Halls Gap Camping ReserveThe photo shows a stone building with glassless windows and an iron roof standing in a clearing with bush behind.structures, camp kitchens

This is a photo of the Comfort Station at the Halls Gap Camping Reserve. The Camp Kitchen (see record 375) can be seen in the right, rear of the photo .The photograph shows a building, constructed from logs and stone. Steps lead up to the door and the building has small, paned windows alond the front. There is bush in the background and a smaller stone building can be seen at the right rear. "...or Series No. 8. Comfort Station, Camping Reserve, Hall's Gap, Grampians, Vic." on bottom of postcard.buildings, comfort stations

The bowling green at Halls Gap.This photo is of a bowling green with a mountain range in the background. The green has a low wooden slat fence. There is a sign (" Notice, Bowling Green, Fee 2/-, Pay at Cafe, Bowls Supplied") over a wrought iron & mesh gate. A man and two children stand inside the fence to the right of the gate. A shelter can be seen at the rear of the green. The edge of a house and outbuildings can be seen on the right. A cleared area and footpath can be seen in the foreground.recreation, sport

This is a postcard of the sports ground in Halls Gap, taken from Chatauqua Peak. It is No. 12197 in the Rose Series of postcards.The photo shows a round clearing (sports ground), seen from above, in the midst of bush. There are some bare strips in the middle of the field and a track around its perimeter. Some buildings are visible to the left of the field and a road runs behind it. There are more buildings just visible through the bush in the centre, on the far side of the road."The Rose Series P. 12197, Sports Ground, from Chatauqua Peak, Halls Gap, Vic" on bottom of postcard.recreation, sport

This is a photo of participants in the "Queen Competition", which was held in the Halls Gap Hall. The Queen of Grampians House was Amy Johnson. See Record 4 for information about the Queen Competition.The photo shows a young girl dressed in a long white dress, with a large train, sitting on a throne. The has a small crown. On her left and right stand two young girls, also wearing long white dresses and head bands. To the far left is a young boy dressed as a page, holding a shield which reads :"Queen of Grampians House".recreation

This is a photo of a camps site at the base of Mackeys Peak. The Willoughby's are camped on the left, The Barnes in the centre and the Hines on the right (presumably the people in the photo are from these family groups).The photo shows tents in a clearing in bush.There is a large tent to the right with a man and a young child in front of it, another tent or structure can be seen on the left with a group of four adults and two children lined up in front of it. A buggy can be seen in the bush in the centre.Camp at base of Mackey's peak, Willoughby's camp, Barnes Camp Hines Camp, written in pen on back of mount.recreation, camping, scenery, grampians ranges

This is a photo of camping in the Wannon Valley.The photo shows a man sitting on the ground, holding a book, leaning against the back of a trailer/utility. The trailer appears to be covered by a shelter made of tree branches. There is a large tent with an open flap in the left background and a billy hanging on a tripod made of branches can be seen in the right foreground. The area is surrounded by bush.recreation, camping

The Willoughby's, Lawsons & Goodsons, camping at the base of Mackey's Peak near the child's grave. The back of the mount records that there are four Goodsons, G'dma Sarah Campbell, Aunty Thomson's Grandmother, Glad Jones (Cashin), Jim W(illoughby) nursing Mavis McAllen, Allan's Mother (not clear if Mavis McAllen is "Allan's Mother" or if Allan's Mother is another person in the photo), Clarice Willoughby, Allen W(illoughby), four Lawsons.The photo shows a large group of people (men, women and children) standing in front of a group of three tents in a clearing. The area is surrounded by bush. In the left foreground there is a cauldron hanging from a stand mad;'e of branches over a fireplace."Willoughby's camp at Halls Gap near child's grave 1903. 4 Goodsons, G'dma Sarah Campbell, Aunty Thomson's Grandmother, Glad Jones (Cashin), Jim W. nursing Mavis McAllen, Allan's Mother, Clarice Willoughby, Allen W., 4 Lawsons" hand written in blue ink on back of mount.recreation, camping

The photo shows a hawkers wagon and camp in the Wartook area.The photo shows two tents, side by side, with a wagon to the left of them. There are three women sitting, a man kneeling and another standing in front of the left hand tent, and a man and two boys standing to the left of the right hand tent. There is bush in the background.recreation, camping, people, hawkers

This is a pamphlet from before electric light was connected to the campground. The pamphlet mentions that electric light and a hot water service will be installed for the 1956-57 season. Record 385 is a later version of the same pamphlet ,after the electric lights were installed. The front and back pages are shown as the main photo and the centre pages are available under 'Additional Images'.This is a four page, folded pamphlet entitled Souvenir of the Grampians, which was issued by the Hall's Gap Picnic and camping Reserve Committee. It has a large photo of 'The Pinnacle' on the front. The centre pages contain a photo of the 'Comfort Station', a History of the Grampians, a dot-point list of Camp Ground Facilities and information about the Hall's Gap Picnic and Camping Reserve. The back page has details of Tours Available.media, flyers

This is a pamphlet from after electric light was connected to the campground. The pamphlet mentions that electric light and a hot water service have been installed. Record 384 is an earlier version of the same pamphlet, before the electric lights were installed. The front and back pages are shown as the main photo and the centre pages are available under 'Additional Images'. This is a four page, folded pamphlet entitled Souvenir of the Grampians, which was issued by the Hall's Gap Picnic and camping Reserve Committee. It has a large photo of 'The Pinnacle' on the front. The centre pages contain a photo of the 'Comfort Station', a History of the Grampians, a dot-point list of Camp Ground Facilities and information about the Hall's Gap Picnic and Camping Reserve. The back page has details of Tours Available.media, flyers

The entertainment was to occur on 22/08/1913 at the Progress Hall in Hall's Gap. The flyer includes a programme and advises of a Grand Ball to follow.This is a Flyer advertising "Grand Entertainment by the All-Star Vaudeville Comany" to be held on Friday, 22 August, 1913.media, flyers, media, programmes

Annual wildflower shows took over the Hall's Gap Hall during spring and, in the 1930's, transformed it into a veritable wonderland. So popular were these displays that they have continued through until present times, the format has altered but the display of flowers remains the same. Ladies' Committees were formed to sell art and crafts during shows, and much of the revenue from these events went towards a future new building. In 1938, the Wildflower Show was to be held on 30 September and 1 October, and was to be opened by A. McDonald, Esq., MLA. Admission in that year was 1/- (one shilling), with children being half price (a comparison with record 388 shows that this was the same as the 1933 price). Afternoon tea or supper were also 1/- and an entry fee of 3d (three pennies) was charged per exhibit. In that year the organising secretary was H. Williamson (whose phone no. was 26!).A flyer for the "Grand Wildflower and Nature Show" to be held at the Hall's Gap Hall on 30/09/1938 and 01/10/1938.media, flyers, events, wildflower show

Annual wildflower shows took over the Hall's Gap Hall during spring and, in the 1930's, transformed it into a veritable wonderland. So popular were these displays that they have continued through until present times, the format has altered but the display of flowers remains the same. Ladies' Committees were formed to sell art and crafts during shows, and much of the revenue from these events went towards a future new building. The ticket shows that the admission price in 1933 was 1/- (one shilling). A comparison with Record 387 shows that the price had not risen from that rate in 1938. The Hon. Sec at this time was H. Goodwin Taylor.A ticket for the Grampians Mountains Wildflower Show to be held in Halls Gap Public Hall on 29/09/1933 and 30/09/1933.media, tickets, events, wildflower show

The article shows a photo of the original Hall's Gap Hall and the (then) new Hall, which was built in 1956. The copy has been scanned as two separate images (because it was too large for the scanner). the second image is stored under "Additional Images". HISTORY OF HALL'S GAP HALL: No village, no matter how small, could possibly survive without a public meeting place, and Hall's Gap was no exception, even in 1899-1900. Actually it was the locals of Stony Creek village, as Hall's Gap was known for a short time, who decided to hold a meeting to find out how much interest there was in building a town hall! They soon found out that support was overwhelming, as can be seen by the fact that 14 gentlemen nominated for a position on the committee of four! Several motions were moved at that meeting, mainly with reference to the materials to be used, for instance that no "wattle and daub", but rather slabs of bark and local bush logs be used. The walls were to be constructed of slabs, 6 feet long, 9 inches wide and two inches thick. Uprights were to be 9 feet high and at least 9 inches thick. Sheets of bark, all 32 of them, had to be 8 feet by 8 feet. Tenders for the building materials were called on 9 March 1899 and, 21 days later, McKeon Brothers won the right to supply all the material for the princely sum of 4 pounds 10 shillings. The size of the hall was to be 20 feet by 10 feet. The first hall served the community well for the next thirteen years, being regularly used as a place of entertainment and religious worship. The growing community soon realised the need for a larger venue, with better facilities, so once again the townsfolk rallied to raise funds for a new hall, realising their dream around 1913. In 1921 a schoolteacher was provided by the education department but as there was no school building she was expected to use the hall. Mainly lessons were held in the kitchen as it was much warmer than the hall itself, and it was not unusual for up to twenty children to be taught, ranging in age from 5 to 14 years. It was not until 1928 that an official school was built. 1955-56 were years of great excitement. The Progress Association was in charge of deciding the format for the new hall, and there were many rowdy meetings beforehand. Some members had much more vision than others, and to some the amount of money required seemed astronomical. Two hall committee members resigned over differences of opinion but amazingly it all came together in the end, albeit at a greater cost than had been anticipated. There is only one record of a grant being made for the building,1500 pounds, and it came for the Minister of Public Works. Estimated cost of the building was around 8,000 pounds, and when finally finished it was just slightly over, but bank charges and interest took it to well over 9,000 pounds. An electric light generator was included and lighting installed. The SEC electricity was connected in 1962.A copy of a newspaper article entitled 'The Old . . . and the Present!', which includes two photographs.buildings, halls

This photo is of the original Halls Gap Public Hall. For a history of the hall see record 389.The photo shows a large weatherboard building. The right hand side has a pitched roof and a small entrance area, also with a pitched roof. The left hand side is square and has a flat roof. There is a sign on the left hand side which reads "Halls Gap Public Hall". There are two cars parked near the hall and the framework of another structure, and a gum tree, can be seen to the far left. There is a range visible in the background, and a muddy road/track in the foreground.buildings, halls

The bullock team was part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. There was also a plaque unveiled in commemoration of the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows a crowd watching a bullock team hauling a dray with five children sitting in it down a road. The bullock driver is walking alongside holding a long handled whip over his shoulder. A wagon pulled by draught horses can be seen behind the bullock dray. Buildings can be seen to the right rear of the photo and trees line the left side of the street.events, parades

The bullock team was part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. There was also a plaque unveiled in commemoration of the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo is taken from the rear of a bullock team pulling a dray down a road. Three children can be seen sitting in the dray and its back is out of shot. Two men are walking to the left of the team, the closest to the camera holding a long whip over his shoulder. To the far left people can be seen lining the street and in the right background a range of peaks can be seen.events, parades

This is part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. The photo shows two young girls wearing flower patterned dresses, frilly hats and shawls standing on the edge of a road. The front girl is offering flowers in a straw basket to people lining the street. A Toyota land cruiser with people dressed in what appears to be park ranger or scout uniforms standing in the tray is driving down the road and an old car can be seen behind that. People and cars line the far side of the road and trees can be seen behind them.events, parades

This is part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. Thephoto is a close up of a young girl. She is wearing a broad brimmed straw hat and a flowery print dress with lace around the sleeves and a shawl lice cowl edged with lace. She is handing (or receiving) a flower to a woman, whose arm is the only part visible in the photo. The woman is wearing a bracelet with a heart shaped charm.events, parades

This is part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. The photo shows three young girls and a dog standing as part of a crowd lining a street. Buildings , including a souvenier and newsagents and a cafe, can be seen behind the crowd. There are trees in the far background.events, parades

This is part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. The photo shows a crowd of people lining a street. In the foreground there are two boys and a woman; one boy is holding a bucket of chips and the other is holding the woman's hand. In the background horses with riders can be seen on the street.events, parades

The photo shows the first pool in the Halls Gap Picnic & Camping Reserve being cleaned.The photo shows an empty swimming pool There is a man wearing a large hat in the pool using a long handled brush. A number of people, both adults and children, are seated and walking around the edge of the pool. A wood log seat can v=be seen to the right of the pool with a woman sitting on it. There is a building visible among trees in the background.recreation, swimming pool