Photos of a garden party or event at Government House hosted by the Governor of Victoria. It was stored with photos from the 50th Anniversary year events or perhaps it is when Sir Rohan Delacombe was leaving the post of Governor of Victoria (1974). There were a significant number of events attended by Sir Delacombe during the Jubilee Year as he is patron of Legacy. Another copy of the photo 00464.7 had notes on the back saying three Legatees talking to the Governor -they were George Cowan, Geoff Handbury and Bill Michan (?). Photos show him making a speech, also a piper playing from the tower, also Lady Delacombe with the President's wife, Helen Handbury. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversaryShows the link between Legacy and the Governor of Victoria as patron.Black and white photo x 7 of an event at Government House.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00464.2 Label on front says "Final farewell at Government House". 00464.3 Label on front says "Lone Piper Government House Tower".golden jubilee, governor of victoria, government house party

No information has been found regarding this exhibition in Warrnambool. The card design indicates that the exhibition may have been in the 1950s. The Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce has been operating at various times in the 20th century and was formed by the local businesses to promote Warrnambool as a city for business initiatives, tourism and economic development. These tickets are of some interest as an example of the activities of the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce in the mid 20th century. These are two identical tickets, with black printing on a green background on one side and blank on the other side. The edges of the cards are gold- tipped in a serrated pattern.‘The President and Committee of the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce requests the pleasure of the company of ….. at the Made in Australia Exhibition at the Warrnambool Town Hall on Thursday Evening, October 22nd, E. M. Dempster, Organizer’. made in australia exhibition, warrnambool, warrnambool, warrnambool chamber of commerce, e dempster

Souvenir publication promoting Bolton Brothers and Bendigo. Includes full page information about Local Sights Worth Seeing, Accommodation and Country Trips from Bendigo as well as large photographs of the local industries and attractions, noting that it is pre automobile days as there are mostly horse and carts in the photographs. The Bolton family founded a printing business in Bendigo in 1885. Benjamin Bolton was a prominent businessman and on this death in 1901 William Bolton (Mayor 1936 -37) and his brothers took over the business. Bolton's remains a well known office and printing suppliers in Bendigo today.Fifty six page album style publication produced by local printers Bolton Brothers as both promotion for their business and to encourage tourism. Two colour printed front and back cover on brown card. Inside contains high quality black and white, full and half page photographs of local businesses, prominent buildings and attractions including Bartlett Brothers Photographers, Favaloro's Caterers and Cafe and Myers. Bendigo / for / Sunshine / Business / & Pleasure / Under the Seal of the Bendigo City Council / Published by Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Centreway, Bendigo.city of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of bendigo mayor, mayor bolton, making a nation exhibition, bolton brothers printers

1. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria built the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the 1930's to the 1960's. This booklet was to inform visitors and to promote tourism. 2. The State Electricity Commission built several hydro power stations from 1928 - 1981. This booklet names each with a summary and explanation.The State Electricity Commission of Victoria built the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme establishing infrastructure such as the Bogong and Mt Beauty townships and the opportunity for tourism in the area.1. Colored soft cover with photo of McKay Creek Power Station on the front and Mt Beauty township on the back. Published by the SECV 2. Colored soft cover with Rocky Valley Dam on the front and inserted photo of a stream and snow on the back. Published by the SEC.state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; victoria's hydro electric power; kiewa; mckay creek power station; clover power station; west kiewa power station

This souvenir plate was sold to tourists in Warrnambool in the 20th century. It features an image of a popular tourist spot off the coast of Warrnambool – Thunder Point. Tourism has always been an important industry in Warrnambool and souvenir items such as this one continue to be sold, although colour images would most likely be used now. This plate is of interest as an example of items sold to local tourists in the 20th century. It will be useful for display. This is a circular glass plate with a ripple pattern on the rim and an outer edge with the glass heavily-impressed and patterned. The base of the plate has a sepia-coloured image of Thunder Point, Warrnambool. The image has been taken from a photograph. This has been affixed to the back of the plate and has a dark blue backing. ‘Thunder Point Warrnambool’ tourism in warrnambool

Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps

Primarily a promotional publication to attract new residents and encourage tourism to the district. This publication espouses the many attractions and benefits of life in Bendigo while not relying heavily on its gold rush past. 'In the restful atmosphere of a provincial city Bendigo's 40,000 inhabitants are contented and friendly, ever ready to make a newcomer at home'. Booklet promoting the climate, character and industries of the City of Bendigo and surrounding districts. Includes black and white and colour photographs, drawings, and text describing various facets of life in regional Victoria. Publication art work and design are particularly striking. councillor alec craig, city of greater bendigo tourism, mayor w cambridge, cambridge press, making a nation exhibition

The Phillip Island & District Shipping Company was previously owned by Mr Arthur Keaston Sambell who had offerred concessions for travel to locals.HistoricalFree transport for Sunday returns between Stony Point & Cowes, for winter months of June, July and August. Phillip Island has miles of woodland roads where the friendly Koalas may be seen from the car with the glorious colour effects on a typical winter day with a mild atmosphere and brilliant sunshine. ferries, sea transport, tourism

One of the most popular souvenirs bought by tourists from local shops.HistoricalColoured linen tea towel with yearly calendar, drawings of Australian birds and native plants.Australian Birds Calendar 2006. With compliments Jim & Margaret Ellis Cowes Newsagency 5952-2046tourism, souvenir, jim & margaret ellis

These items were given to clients of the Mid City Motel (probably the one in Ballarat ). The Mid City Motel company was formed in 1963 by a syndicate with the motel in Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. It was later sold with the company liquidated in 1982. The expansion from Warrnambool to Ballarat occurred in 1970 with a building in Doveton Street North, Ballarat. Items such as the sewing kit and shower cap are still given out as promotional material in many motels today. These items are of little importance but are examples of the promotional activities of the motel/tourism scene 30 or so years ago. They may be useful for display.This is a small plastic bag containing a paper sewing kit and a paper folder containing two Alka-Seltser tablets. The sewing kit is red and white and the Alka Seltzer packet is mostly blue. The three items come from the Mid-City Motel and are intended to be kept in a car. Plastic Bag: Mid City Motels, Princes Highway, Warrnambool, 055 62 8026, Doveton Street, Ballarat, 053 31 1222, Travellers Aid Bag for your car with Sewing Kit, Alka Seltzer, Shoe Shine, Shower Cap, Have a Nice Day, Ballarat City Map.warrnambool, mid city motel, tourism

Skiing at Falls Creek from the 1940s has changed re - equipment, including eg. types of tows, gear and clothes. These pages give an insight into the 1960 and 1961 developments re accommodation, social scene, ads re equipment etc. and articles eg.on Tow-bar lifts, people, workers and tourists.Falls Creek, one of Victoria's most popular ski resorts, was developing quickly in the early 1960s. Photocopies of pages from 'Schuss' ski magazine 1960 and 1961 selected for the references to Falls Creek.falls creek, skiing, tourism