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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD UK, YMCA, 1. 9 May 1918. 2. 13 July 1918. 3. 1 September 1918
Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VIKKI SPICER COLLECTION: BENDIGO OPERATIC SOCIETY PROGRAMME BOOKLET, 15th October, 1959
Black & White Document With Red & White Cove, Bendigo Operatic Society Theatre Programme Production 'Rose Marie' Venue: Capital Theatre Opening Night 15 th October 1959. For Seven Nights. Price 1/6. J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd Norman Lee Production. ''Rose Marie'' Books & Lyrics Otto Harbach & Oscar Hammerstein II. Music Rudolph Friml & Herbert Strothart. Musical Director Mr Max O'Loghlen. Music Numbers Include: ''Vive la Canadienne'', ''Rose Marie,'' ''Indian Love Call,'' ''Over the Snow'','The Door of my Dreams.''Cambridge Press Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/rose-marie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''AUSTRALIA'S ALPS'' BY ELYNE MITCHELL
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 185 page hardcover book by Elyne Mitchell about Australia's Alpine country around Mt Kosciusko. The author was a champion skier. Her book is illustrated with 57 B & W photos mainly of snow clad scenes. Published in 1942 by Angus and Robertson Ltd, Sydney and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Inside flyleaf is a typed letter from the Author to Alec Chisholm thanking him for an excellent review of the book. Next to it is a press cutting of Chisholm's review from the SMH 1 Aug 1942. Catalogue sticker ''2254 MIT'' on spine.Elyne Mitchellbooks, collections, australiana, alec h chisholm collection, elyne mitchell, australian alps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letter written in Italian, envelope and translation
The envelope is printed in blue with 'D. Casamento. Austral Cafe. 127 View Street. Bendigo.' and 'If not claimed within 7 days please return.' The envelope is opened and joined only by the bottom and left-hand bottom corner. There are two tears and folds at the top of the envelope. The letter written in Italian is on one page and has been folded in half. It is dated 21 November 1912. The English translation of the letter is on two pages, which has been folded in half and then in thirds. The translation indicates the subjects of the letter is the snow in the mountains, military service, catching bears in the mountains and mentions other relatives.letter, italy -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Len Gregson, Bill McAnanly and David Provan's send-off, 20 November 1988
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Group of railway men at send-off to Len Gregson, Bill McAnanly and David Provan in 1988Back row: Bill Welsh. Vin Snow, Mick Seymour, Steve Cupper, Bill McAnanly, George Judge, Keith Moore, Frank Conway, Bertie Brown (NSW Driver), Hughie Fraser, Ron McGrath, Alan Elvish, Wally Riley Front row: George O’Neill (NSW Shunter), Roy Wegener, David Provan, Les Hallawell, Geoff Williams, Len Gregsonrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, david provan, bill mcananly -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - Brass Folding Ruler, c1941
This style of rule was very popular in the 1930s and 1940 and was a necessity in any tradesman or handyman's tool kit. It was donated to our Society by Ray Fischer of Barnawartha near Wodonga. Rabone & Sons were a long established rule manufacturer. Michael Rabone carried on a business as a rule maker at 8 Snow Hill, Sheffield, England from about 1780. The business was continued by John Rabone and his (John's) grandson, Eric Rabone. It operated under the name of John Rabone & Sons from 1784 -1953, becoming a public company in 1948. The company's headquarters were in Birmingham, England. Lasting through to the early 1960s as an independent family business, the company merged with James Chesterman and Co of Sheffield.This rule was donated by a member of the Wodonga district from his farm workshop.A brass 24" folding ruler made by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. It is marked No. 1243. It consists of two twelve inch sections, hinged at one end.J. RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM NO> 1243j. rabone & sons, carpenters' tools -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Town Hall and Sturt St Ballarat", c1905
Photo of the scene looking southwest from the Post Office area, with an ESCo tram hauling a trailer and another tram on the opposite side of the roadway. Has the Town Hall, National Mutual Building, C Marks, and Snows in the view. Wal has dated the photo about 1913 on the rear of the postcard and about 1912 in his album notes - considered c1905 as the destinations are hanging from the front of the tram. They were soon after moved to the roof of the tram in a destination box. in the card sent to Ken Magor by Wal Jack, he notes the the Historical Museum has a large photo of this and you can see No. 12 outlined very clearly. See Reg Item 6247 for another version of this photograph/postcard.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the early ESCo era and streetscape and the use of the former horse trams as trailers.5128 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a coloured postcard - titled "Town Hall and Sturt St Ballarat", has number 300516 and initials JV in the bottom right hand corner. Card printed in Great Britain, produced by Valentines. 5128.1 - Black and white version of the same photo 5128.2 - colour version with a note from Wal Jack to Ken Magor with Ken's stamp on the bottom right hand corner.5128 - On rear in ink "1913" and "Note No. 12 tram on left" 5128.1 - hand written message, undated to May from her brother Claude 5128.2 - see image 5sturt street, ballarat, tramways, esco, town hall, national mutual, trailers, horse trams, tram 12 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Raphael Tuck and Sons, 1914 c
Postcard is one of I love Lassie series No 4286 Copy of message from Charles R Sands stationed at Durrington Camp Lark Hill Salsbury Plain on January 1917 Message reads Dear Little Dorothy I often wonder how you are since I left South Buchan and wish I was back again with you all. The snow is falling very fast tonight and all are suffering a lot with the frost and cold. I am still here but will be off to France sometime next month I do not feel at all happy this Xmas but I feel I will spend my next Xmas Day in South Buchan as I think the war will.......Black and white postcard of a British WWI Army Officer a little girl about five years old with her arm across his chest. Englandworld war 1914-1918 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek and the Winter of 2006
Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday at Falls Creek for the winter of 2006. It includes details about activities, facilities and accommodation in the Village as well as contact information to make necessary bookings. The text claims it contains "all you need to know. all you need to do is go."This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort An A4 sized marketing booklet, including images and advertising information printed on glossy paperskiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Winter 2001 - Catch the Buzz
Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday at Falls Creek for the winter of 2001. It includes details about activities, facilities and accommodation in the Village as well as contact information to make necessary bookings. The slogan for 2001 was "Catch the Buzz".This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort An A4 sized marketing booklet, including images and advertising information printed on glossy paper.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Inbjudan - Swedish Article about Falls Creek 1991
This article is from the Swedish ski magazine "Inbjudan" in 1991. In 1977 a group of cross country skiers in Mount Beauty, decided to form a cross country ski club. Some of them had skied in Norway and taken part in the Norwegian Birkebeiner Ski Race in 1979, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was formed. In 1989, a 42km event named the Australian Birkebeiner Ski Marathon was held and the organisers also included a half distance of 21km called the Birkebeiner and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. This article outlines the work of Allan Marsland, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, the Alpine Resorts Commission, the Australian Ski Federation and Tourism Victoria to be accepted into the Worldloppet international series.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort A magazine cover and article about the quest to be included in the Worldloppet series, including text and black and white images.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Lodge & Apartment Guide Summer 1992
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek. This leaflet focuses on activities and accommodation in Falls Creek Village in the summer. Venues included are:- Astra Lodge, Diana, Halley's Lodge, Silver Ski, Snowdrift, Alpine View Apartments and Koki Apartments.This item is important as it documents different approaches to marketing Falls Creek Village, Victoria. An A4 size leaflet promoting several businesses in Falls Creek. An accommodation rates chart is included in the centre page.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek High Altitude Training Centre
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek region for the summer holidays. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA4 size flyer for Falls Creek High Altitude Training Centre. Illustration of man running marathon front on with blue scribbled background and green scribbled ribbon. Text underneath image with green diamond graphics with black illustrations of various activities. skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Ski All Day Party All Night - Skiing Falls Creek
This magazine is part of a collection of yearly marketing magazines promoting Falls Creek ski region. These include magazines for summer and winter programs.This item documents a range of activities and facilities available at Falls Creek Alpine Resort.Magazine containing information and images for 1987 winter holidays. skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 3 No 8, April 1952
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 Beechworth and Dawn Ski Clubs are making good progress with their lodges. Dawn is next to Toni St. Elmo Page 4 Albury Ski Club has increased its membership from 140 to 180. It now has its own transport bus known as "Jackson" Page 17 A letter from H. H. C. Williams stating the the Commission proposes to keep the Upper Kiewa Valley Road clear of snow as far as the Howman Dam Hostel only.albury ski club, beechworth ski club, dawn lodge, h. h. c. williams -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs - Mt Beauty, Tawonga South and Falls Creek
Mt Beauty and Tawonga South are in the Kiewa Valley Mt Beauty and Tawonga are in the Kiewa Valley. Many of these photos record people who lived in these towns and their activities.Collection of black and white photos of Mt Beauty and Tawonga. Most are labelled (and some include names but no dates) in pencil on the back.Varying sizes. 1. Marketing Falls Creek 2. Driver Education Car Presentation- Mt Beauty Secondary College 3. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 4. Mount Beauty Paramedical Day Care Centre 5. Falls Creek - Original Halley's Comet 6. Falls Creek - Original Snow-making on Twin Towers 7. Group of 10 girls 8. Mt Beauty Primary School - Tidy Towns Competition 9.Mt Beauty Primary School 10. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 11. Lou Leiberman - Local Member 12. Bank Manager, Commonwealth Bank on left. 13. Driver Education Car - Mt Beauty Secondary College 14. Original Snow-making on Twin Towers at Falls Creek 15. Two girls 16. Mt Beauty - Home Improvement Centre 17. Tawonga District Hospital/Mt Beauty Hospital before the Nursing Home - removing pine trees 18. Water Board Installation at Tawonga South (outside Rookes house) 19. Dederang Catholic Church 20. Two men (names on back) 21. Tawonga Store 22. Mt Beauty - old butcher shop on right hand side 23.Tidy Towns Mt Beauty Labelled in pencil on the backmt beauty, tidy towns, driver education, marathon, falls creek -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Skiers at Falls Creek – Set of 10 black and white photographs
After World War II, the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme was started in the Kiewa River valley by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. On land previously used only for summer cattle grazing in the natural alpine grasslands, the first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the hydro scheme as skiing was a popular recreation. Many of the hydro employees were of European background and had grown up enjoying skiing and snow sports in their homelands and were keen to continue to pursue their winter sports interests. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Two T-Bars were opened in 1961. In 1964, the Victorian Municipal Directory recorded that Falls Creek had 29 ski club lodges and 16 commercial lodges.Employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in the Kiewa River Valley were the earliest skiers on the Bogong High Plains and built one of the first ski lodges at Falls Creek. They were amongst those pivotal in the development of the skiing and tourist industry at Falls Creek and on the Bogong High Plains. Set of 10 black and white photographs of various skiers at Falls Creek Victoria1. From Left-John Robertson Myrtleford; Bill Bridgford, St Trinians; Girl not known; Roy Wolpole, Myrtleford; Fin McAuliffe, Myrtleford; Looking on foreground, Toni St Elmo 2. Falls Creek. Property of State Electricity Commission of Victoria Publicity Photo Negative No PB4046. Publicity Branch, 15 William St Melbourne. 3. Avic Lajons 4. No markings 5. Bill Bridgeford (lower person on slope) 6. Max Lawrence? Facing skiers 7. 6575. Indistinguishable red stamp on back 8. 6875. Ces Dobson on tractor 9. From left on tow. John Robertson (Myrtleford); Bill Bridgeford (St Trinians); Girl unknown; Roy Walpole (Myrtleford); Vin McAuliffe (Myrtleford); Looking on foreground Toni Beveridge. 10. From Left 1; 2; 3. Bill Bridgeford; 4. George McPherson ? (Myrtleford); 5. John Robertson (Myrtleford); 6. Elsbeth Rollenson? (Myrtleford); 7; 8; 9. 11. Bogong. Looking N.E from Big River fire track. Skiers on way to Falls Creek. Spion Kop on left. Going around Ropers Cerner near the 18 mile post falls creek, skiing, bogong high plains -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Everbest Printing Company Ltd, 250 Victorian waterfalls, 2011
Victoria is not noted for its waterfalls but in fact there are many hundreds of beautiful waterfalls scattered throughout the state. Each waterfall is different from the next, some remarkably so. Consider the amazing Hopetoun Falls surrounded by lush rainforest ferns near Beech Forest, compared to the often snow-covered Piemans Falls crashing down to the bottom of Bryce Gorge. This publication documents many of the more accessible waterfalls of Victoria, some for the first time, and many close to Melbourne. Ideal for bushwalkers, photographers, campers, or those who are interested in a healthy walk or looking for somewhere to enjoy a pinic lunch. There is nothing better than doing so at the base of a majestic waterfall with the spray drifing across the rock face and the unique sound of the water tumbling into the drop pool below.250 Victorian waterfalls. Ray Barber. Ian Wacey. 1st ed. Ian Wacey; Eltham North (Vic); 2011. 320 p.; illus., map, references, index. Soft cover. ISBN 978 0 646 54331 4waterfalls; ray barber; ian wacey;, victoria; -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Spittoon
Probably original to Mt Buffalo Chalet. Listed in the Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3, Snow sports equipment and other recreational items. (Pg 166 Historica). "Smoker's were well-catered for at the Chalet, and Smoking Rooms in similar resort establishments were considered to be a necessary facility. A guest house in the Blue Mountains in 1905 offered the' full comforts of a refined home' with views, spacious verandahs, tennis court and smoking room. James Boyce commented on expectorating smokers in the the Chalet's public rooms and recommended the provision of spittoons." (Pg 101. Historica) PROV . Undated photo of bedroom sitting room with same chrome ashtray, there are 3 in the MBC Collection. (Fif 52. Pg 63 Historica) Similar ashtray sighted on Ebay listed as Victorian Railways Spitoon, February 2012.3 x Brass and chrome standing spittoons with bulbous bases and bowl on a stem. -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Cabinet, trophy
Appears to be original to Chalet. Used to display trophies won by guests for various winter sporting competitions. Similar cabinet stored in garage. Also in original location. 'The Chalet's lounge area and nearby spaces include various cabinets. The most eye-catching is the tall metal-framed, glazed cabinet standing in the commanding position at the entrance to the Ballroom at the historic core of the Chalet. It once displayed an array of trophies and silver cups relating to various snow sports that the Chalet had fostered since its opening in 1910. A photograph taken in c.1937 shows the same chrome-framed cabinet with squat cabriole legs standing in the same position in the hall, confirming that it has stood there for decades (fig 36). It is still in the same location in 2011... Some of the old trophies that once graced the cabinet disappeared in the 1980's.' Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items. Solid, chrome edged display cabinet with three glass sides. Back section is mirrored. Features two glass shelves. Base of cabinet features four claw feet. Green felt on base of cabinet interior. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, SEM Co, "Sturt St from PO Steps, Ballarat", c1908
Photograph - looking from Summerscales offices onto the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St during an event, with a parked ESCo tram and crowds or onlookers on either side of the south side of Sturt St. Has a detailed image of the tram. C1909. In the background are Craigs Hotel, C. Marks & Co, National Mutual building, Snows, and the Town Hall. Several horse-drawn vehicles are in the photograph. Also, A. E. Casley Chemists and Beath Schiess & Co, though this seems to be almost printed into the photograph - above the chemist shop. The postcard has been sent to Miss N Sproston of Skeleton Cottage, Avoca. Has a 1d Victoria stamp and has been postmarked 14-5-1908. See item 5907 for a black-and-white image of the same postcard published by Summerscales.Yields information about the streetscape of Sturt St and Lydiard Streets c1908Postcard coloured, divided back, used, SEM Co.See image 2 for letter and address details. tramways, trams, esco, sturt st, events, lydiard st -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Building Rocky Valley Dam Wall
The Rocky Valley Dam is located on the Bogong High Plains, near Falls Creek, Victoria. The dam is man-made and has a capacity of 28,000 megalitres (990×106 cu ft). At an elevation of 1600m, Rocky Valley Dam is the highest significant body of water in Australia. The dam was created for the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Just a short distance from the heart of the village, the lake provides a playground for a range of aquatic activities. It is also utilised in snow making for the Falls Creek ski resort. Work began on the Rocky Valley Dam site in early 1947 and continued until May. It resumed in October after the winter and a camp for the accommodation of workmen was commenced at this time. Work continued in 1948 with the establishment of work facilities, including the erection of two large excavators. The Rocky Valley Dam was completed in 1959.These images are significant as they capture work carried out to build the wall at Rocky Valley near Falls Creek, VictoriaThree black and white images showing work on the Rocky Valley Dam, Victoriarocky valley dam, kiewa hydroelectric scheme, falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Falls Creek Villager News, 2nd August 1970
This publication was compiled by the Falls Creek Business Community to advertise events and businesses during coming weeks. It contained results for the Giant Slalom event held the previous week at Mt. Buller where John Stokes took out the title of Combined Victorian Champion whilst the female Champion was Carol Gadsden. This issue also reported the visit of Dr Dietmar Kettle, Director of the Austrian Tourist Board who was a Member of the Organising Committee of the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck. Venues advertised in this issue included Molony's Ski Hire, Falls Creek Ski School, Big Julians Lodge, Koki Alpine Lodge, Snow Haven Lodge, Naarilla Flats, Spargo, , Apartments, 4 Seasons Chalet and Southern Cross Flats and the Frying Pan Inn.This newsletter is significant because it documents routine activities and events in Falls Creek in the 1970s.A newsletter printed on both sides, including results of recent ski events, visitors to the community, upcoming events and entertainment. Short headlines of news are included, as well as advertising for several guest houses and accommodation at Falls Creek.HEADLINE - FALLS CREEK VILLAGER NEWS IN BRIEF with the compliments of the Falls Creek Business Communityaccommodation falls creek, falls creek business community, falls creek newsletter -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Collection - Mt Beauty Drama Group
Mt Beauty Drama groupMt Beauty formed a drama group to entertain the community as they lived in a small remote town. Collection consists of: 1. Six typed A4 sheets - 'Out in the Cold Cold Snow' 2. Blue booklet A5 94 pages 'Sailor, Beware' and 3 copies of the handout to the audience including the cast 3. Orange booklet A5 8 pages 'Red Hot Cinders' and a copy without the orange cover. 4. Foolscap size with yellow pages at the front followed by 42 white pages 'Babes in the Wood' 5. A white card listing the cast for 'The Importance of Being Earnest' 6. Colored pages of handout for 'Cinderella' including the cast and dated 1959 7. 3 newspaper cuttings 8. 4 photos - Sailor Beware Photos are labelledmt beauty, drama group, entertainment, organisation, the arts -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Send off for Jack Coughlan - Driver In Charge, 1955
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Retirement send off for Jack Coughlan. Back Row: Les Cheesley, Norm Davey, Wally McGeachin, Reg Mathews, David Shannon, Rex McDonnell, Tom Cosgrove (Milkman). 2nd Row: Frank Conway, Frank Thistleton, Bill Odgers, Vin Snow, Mick Seymour, Les Cross, Tom Symonds, Ted Jenkins, Ross Smith, Clarrie McNamara. 3rd Row: Bob Saul, Jack O’Donnell, Vicky Jones, Jack Coughlan, Alex Reid, Fred Leitch, Roy Wagner, Austin Fulford. Front Row: Aub Beach, Frank Rand, Lou Madjeric, Bill Baldock, Charlie Beach, Bill Welch.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, jack coughlan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1906
Black and white photograph of Sturt St. looking west from Town Hall 1906. Shows a ESCo tram hauling an ex-horse trailer (spelt "trailer"). Has some other horse drawn vehicles in photo and a number of pedestrians. Shows the newly formed tramway road surface, poles etc. Has "Snows" store sign on left hand side of photograph and buildings along the north side of the Sturt St. Other buildings shown are William Day & Son, Walter Connell, Anderson & Morse coach builders. See also Reg Item No. 1671 for the same item, but with out the typed note stuck on the top edge.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st., ballarat -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 20. No. 4 June 1954
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry 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:- Page 127 features a photo of Skyline Lodge taken by S. Flattely with the following text " THE S.C.V.'s SKYLINE LODGE, FALLS CREEK, BOGONG HIGH PLAINS This Lodge in its setting of alpine grandeur, with the impressive outlook to the Spion Kopje Spur, is one of the most comfortable cabins in our mountains. Some vacancies in July and Spring, when snow is still plentiful in this area, Book at S.C.V. Office. Page 134 outlines information for visitors to Skyline including transport, garbage, safety, traffic rules and the use of the lodge.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, skyline lodge -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol. 3 No 2, October 1951
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 2: Concerns about progress in Falls Creek in the coming year with programme cuts in SEC Copperhead snake killed in snow on High Plains similar to a feat by Elyne Mitchell in 1936. Tom Mitchell visits the NSW Snowy Hydro Electricity Authority. Nissen Ski Tow worked "well enough" at times. Page 11 Reminiscences of the Inter Dominion Ski Tour by New Zealand with planning underway for the next year. Australia to send a small team to the Winter Olympics in Oslo in early 1952. Falls Creek Village Advisory Committee establishedlski history victoria, federation of victorian ski clubs, oslo olympics 1952, falls creek advisory committee -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Headphones - Transmitter radio, c1924
Radio Telephone was minuted during the war. It was approved in 1944 for State Electricity Commission of Victoria use only. It was completed by the end of 1946. Used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria at Bogong during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme to connect with head office in Melbourne. It allows one conversation at a time using traffic controls in an unusual system of radio telephone providing communication. At the time it was unique in Australia and installed by the S.E.C.V. technicians. It provided an unattended shortwave radio link between two ordinary telephone switchboards, connecting any of the S.E.C.V.'s internal lines with the telephone system at Bogong and the construction camps beyond. From Bogong, radio phones connect to the outpost stations on the High Plains far above the snow-line. In operation, the service is similar to a normal telephone system but dispenses with the physical connection of wires and poles between the main terminals. Historical: This type of headphone was recommended for amateurs. It may have been used by operators on the Switchboard at Bogong or one of the construction camps on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The S.E.C.V installed this unique system of communication to operate their branches especially at Bogong and beyond where the distance was great and often limited by the terrain and weather.Used for a transmitter radio or Radio Telephone as installed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria 2 round ear pieces. Outside of ear piece has the brand inscribed and 3 points where wires are attached. On opposite edges of the earpieces a metal piece with handle is attached from which the 2 earpieces are connected with curved wire covered by leather to fit on top of the head. Each earpiece has a cord hanging from the middle attachment (on the outside) which joins and then continues as one to 2 metal pins that would fit into holes in the switchboard. On outside of each earpiece - 'Brunet & Co. / Paris' in oval 'Type f' underneathradio telephone. ear phones. head phones.communications.state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. bogong. switchboards. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Headphone - Transmitter radio
Radio Telephone: Minuted during the war. It was approved in 1944 for State Electricity Commission of Victoria use only. It was completed by the end of 1946. Used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria at Bogong during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme to connect with head office in Melbourne. It allows one conversation at a time using traffic controls in an unusual system of radio telephone providing communication. At the time it was unique in Australia and installed by the S.E.C.V. technicians. It provided an unattended shortwave radio link between two ordinary telephone switchboards, connecting any of the S.E.C.V.'s internal lines with the telephone system at Bogong and the construction camps beyond. From Bogong, radio phones connect to the outpost stations on the High Plains far above the snow-line. In operation, the service is similar to a normal telephone system but dispenses with the physical connection of wires and poles between the main terminals.Historical: This type of headphone was used by operators on the switchboards at Bogong, Mt Beauty or on one of the construction camps on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The S.E.C.V. installed this unique system of communication to operate their branches especially at Bogong and beyond where the distance was great and often limited by the weather and terrain.Used for a transmitter radio or Radio Telephone as installed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria 2 round ear pieces. Outside of each ear piece has the brand inscribed, 4 screws and 1 small piece of metal. The metal has 2 screws attaching the the cord that goes to the 'switchboard'. On opposite edges of the earpieces is a thick metal piece that curves up to which the curved metal headpiece is attached and therefore connecting the earpieces. Each earpiece has a cord hanging from the small metal piece of earphone. This cord joins and then continues as one to the end where there are 2 metal pins coming out of the soft cover.'C-LR ST & C of Sydney'radio telephone. ear phones. headphones. communications. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. bogong. switchboards.