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Melbourne Water
Photographs: The Maroondah Dam Wall Under Construction, 1921-1922
The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significanceThese photographs are invaluable in providing insight into many aspects of the Maroondah Reservoir’s early development. The dam wall is a distinctive example of early engineering techniques, with its gravity arch design and concrete construction. The construction of the dam wall represents an important advancement in the technology of dam-building.These images are part of a series of eight photographs which document the construction of the Maroondah Dam in the 1920s.melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, melbourne water, photograph, water, maroondah dam, construction, wall -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Heidelberg - Welcome
History of the town of Heidelberg. Written to satisfy tourist interests. Donated to Museum by Edwin Braun whose father Walter Braun, was a POW in Dhurringile 1941-1947.Hard cover book of 64 pages written in German and English. Contains photos and information on Heidelberg.heidelburg germany -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, Moyne river Port Fairy-holiday time
S.s.Casino crowded with tourists returning after sailing around the bay during Terang Day. The couta boats in full sail possibly did the same thing Hand-coloured photograph of ship and wharfship, boat, sea, river, s.s.casino, couta boats, moyne -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Forming Of New Road Kalorama To Olinda, early 1920s
The new Main Road, now Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, was completed in 1926. This scene is looking towards Montrose down from the intesection of Falls Road.Scene of wagon drawn by two horses on wide dirt road with large trees on side of road. Taken just north of Falls Road.wagon, road, main road, mt dandenong tourist road, falls road, horse -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man In photo is Gilbert Rogers a well known photographer & tourist guide in the Grampians. He is looking out over the Wonderland Range from an are a close to the Balconies.Postcard shows a man standing on a rocky outcrop looking out over a range of peaks. The man is wearing a hat similar to a scout hat similar to a scout hat, is wearing shorts and long leather boots. He is carrying a back pack. Post card; Correspondece; Address onlyscenery, grampians ranges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Blowhole and The Nobbies from the lookout at The Nobbies."The Blowhole and The Nobbies. Phillip Island"blowhole, the nobbies blowhole phillip island, rock formations, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island -
Cockatoo History & Heritage Group
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Fern Bower, Tourist Track, Cockatoo, VIC
Cockatoo's Tourist Track featured in many postcards that were produced. It was an important attraction for the many holiday makers that came to Cockatoo in the early part of last century.The Tourist Track extended along the Cockatoo Creek, crossing the creek in various parts. It seemingly followed the creek until it ended in the vicinity of Mountain Rd and started near the swimming pool.Original Postcard - The Rose Series P 1619 cockatoo creek, tourist track, rose series postcard, cockatoo victoria -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure, Casterton, Focus of the South West, n.d
From the collection of Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesTourist brochure, 'Casterton Focus of the South-West. Single sheet glossy paper, folded in 4; mushroom coloured, black pen and ink image of Casterton Railway Station on front. Printed both sides with photos and descriptions of Casterton and District attractions, plus advertising.casterton, tourism, tourist information, advertising -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power by BTPS, Oct. 1971
Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities through the considerations of the Minister for Fuel and Power.Carbon copy of a report or submission as part of a deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power on 6/10/1971. Outlines proposals for the establishment of a Tourist Tramway, gives names and details of SEC staff willing to help, and notes Mr. Frank Hanrahan for setting up the necessary equipment.trams, tramways, btps, sec, power supply -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Historic Electric Traction, Jan. 2006
Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of former MMTB SW6 918 as Bendigo Vintage Talking tram No. 34, c2006. In a Bendigo tourist colour scheme. Has a W2 behind. Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020.On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp.trams, tramways, bendigo, advertising trams, sw6 class, tram 918, tram 34 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Notes On The Falls Creek Tourist Area, 28.07.1960
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 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 document is significant because it outlines plans for the development of the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A three page document from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee outlining the location of Falls Creek, the role of the Committee, and inviting applicants who may desire to establish much needed facilities to apply to do so. The procedure for applying is briefly explained.falls creek tourist area management committee, development plans -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Annual Clean-Up Falls Creek Tourist Area, 16.10.1959
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 detailing arrangements made with the State Electricity Commission for the clean up of the Falls Creek area prior to the summer season. This was to ensure the removal of garbage and other rubbish which had accumulated during the winter.bob hymans, state electricity commission, sec falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Information Bulletin No.4 September 1961
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 letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A 4 page bulletin released by the Management Committee explaining changes to rental charges for the future. It also makes reference to the development of a masterplan for the Falls Creek Tourist Area. Acknowledgement of the loss of Grand Coeur Chalet is made and that Mr Hymans intends to rebuild on the same site.falls creek tourist area management committee, information bulletin -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
Also larger black and white copyBlack and white postcard of Baang Yarnda the converted dredge Wombat moored at jetty of Broomes Federal Guest house, photo features rustic timber jetty tourist launch and other boats, two persons standing in doorway of Baang Yarnda. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance Gippsland Lakesboats and boating, guesthouses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PICTURESQUE VICTORIA
Picturesque Victoria and how to get there, a handbook for tourists containing information regarding railways, coaches, steamboats, fares, etc. Issued by the Victorian Railways December 1907. Printed by D W Paterson Co Melbourne, contains 246 pages with maps and black and white illustrations.books, natural history, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHINESE VILLAGE TOURIST PROJECT, 1974
DAI GUM SAN BENDIGO'S BIG GOLD MOUNTAIN - CHINESE VILLAGE TOURIST PROJECT Softcover booklet with red cover and black and silver printing. Booklet contains 31 pages with description of the project to be built and outlining the benefits to the community. Also contains colour photographs.The Bendigo Trustchinese -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES 27TH JANUARY 1970, 1970
Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo and District Tourist Association Board Meeting Minutes 27th January 1970 -2 pages, typed. -Correspondence, Finance, General Buisness, Election information, -small note pinned to the minutes reagarding a notice for the next meeting Feburary 24th, 1970 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Brochure - Tourism, What to do - Souvenir Holiday Guide to North-Eastern Victoria
The Kiewa Valley has promoted itself as a tourist hot spot since the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme concluded. Mt Beauty began as a construction town and was to be sold off but tourism became promising so the SECV handed the town over to the Bright Shire, houses were sold and businesses commenced. From the early 1960s the town promoted itself and Falls Creek as a tourist destination. The Kiewa Valley Accommodation group combined with the local advertisers to publish this brochure.This brochure promotes tourism all year round promoting the local businesses enabling them to succeed. As tourism is the main industry in Mt Beauty and Falls Creek since the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme finished, this advertising is important. It is interesting to note the businesses - their type, their location and the comparison with those in the area now.19 black and white pages including maps and advertisements. Cover is a 'washed' color of a hut in the bush. The title is in black across the top and at the bottom right hand corner. The front cover is in 'landscape' format but the rest of the book is 'portrait'.mt beauty; falls creek; kiewa valley; tourism; north east victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy Photo, Torquay History Exhibition 2016, Produced for exhibition 2016
Photo shows Edward Molyneux's motorised drag with a full complement of tourists, embarking for, or just returned from a trip to Torquay, or perhaps further along the south coast.The beginning of motorised tourism on the Surf Coast.Black and white photo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph of view to the east along Eastern Beach Cowes showing several peple on beach and in the water. Trees on foreshore behind beach."Eastern Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island"eastern beach cowes phillip island, phillip island beaches, cowes beach phillip island, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Pyramid Rock from South Pint - close-up view."Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island"coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, pyramid rock, pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph - Koala in fork of a small tree - close-up."Koala (Australian bear)"koala, wildlife - koala, wildlife phillip island, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a seried of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier showing Island of Wight Hotel and Cowes Jetty Shed in the background. Two boats in foreground."View from the Pier Cowes, Phillip Island"cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, isle of wight hotel phillip island, cowes jetty shed, shire of phillip island -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Last tram to 'star' in film about Ballarat", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 titled "Last tram to 'star' in film about Ballarat" of the making of a film by the Commonwealth Film unit on tourist attractions in Ballarat. The first section of the film was to feature the last run of the trams in Ballarat the following Sunday. Has a photo of a meeting of members of the film unit, the City Council, and the Ballarat Regional Tourist Promotion Association the previous day. The clipping gives the names of people in the meeting. Second copy of the text only added 25/10/05 - photo not attached. Image of the whole cutting added 28/3/2011 - see i1. trams, tramways, ballarat promotion, commonwealth film unit, closure, films -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Begonia Festival - Day to Day Program ", 5/06/2007 12:00:00 AM
Set of three, "Ballaarat Begonia Festival" programs for .1 - 3/3/1978 to 13/3/1978 .2 - 29/2/1980 to 10/3/1980 .3 - 27/2/1981 to 9/3/1981 Note the spelling of the word "Ballarat" is with two a's in the official part of the programme. All programmes printed on newsprint, with some colour work on the cover, giving details of the events on a day by day basis, many advertisements of local sponsors, places to see (eg Ballarat Tourist Tramway), 1980 and 1981 have advertisements for the BTPS. The 1981 programme contains a printed sheet titled "A Tourist Guide Map of Ballarat". trams, tramways, btps, begonia festival, festival program -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "SEC News" Feb. 1975, No. 190, Feb. 1975
"SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, February 1975 issue, No. 190, with the opening of the BTPS/ Ballarat Tourist Tramway featured on the front cover. Photo has the SEC Chairman Charles Trethowan and the Mayor of Ballarat, Sir Arthur Nicholson on or in front of SEC No. 40. Page 6 features an article on the reopening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway, on 1/2/1975 with a photo of No. 40 in Wendouree Parade. Notes that the SEC Chairman worked for the Ballarat Tramways for a period. 2722.1 - 2nd copy located in BTM office filing cabinet 31/7/04 and collected. In poor condition compared to 2772.trams, tramways, sec news, ballarat, btps, reopening, ballarat tourist tramway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE RECORD RE CENTRAL DEBORAH TOURIST MINE STUDY, 3rd August 1983
File memo, from D.F. Evans, 3 August, 1983 re Central Deborah Tourist Mine Study, discussing the report from John Reynolds now lodged in the Preston Library. Main aspects of concern in report to Bendigo Mining NL are: 1. Proposal to redevelop shaft and establish tourist access 2. Calculation of volume of water in old flooded workings in North Deborah, Deborah, South Deborah and Deborah No. 2 mines 3. Volume of water involved in dewatering Central Deborah to 90m below the surface 4. Long term pumping reate required to control groundwater influx, estimated to be 90,500 gallons/day.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, dewatering, ground water, mining, bendigo mining nl -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographic Booklet, Card, 1940s
This item is a souvenir booklet that would have been purchased by a tourist in the Warrnambool district in the mid 20th century. The photographs are representative of the tourist attractions of the area – Hopkins Falls, the mouth of the Hopkins River, Shelly Beach, the Breakwater, the Botanical Gardens etc. Tourism in Warrnambool began to be important towards the end of the 19th century when the coastal scenery, the beaches and the Sea Water Baths were advertised to promote Warrnambool as a spa resort town. Today tourism is a major industry in the city. This item is of minor interest as a souvenir of the type of postcard purchased by tourists in the mid 20th century. This is a piece of blue paper folded in two with black and blue printing on the front and back covers and an image of two kookaburras on the front cover. In the back of the front cover is pasted a strip of paper containing 13 black and white photographs folded in concertina fashion to form a booklet. The front cover has an extension that fits into a slot on the back cover to enclose the photographs. There is space for a stamp and an address on the front cover and space for the name of the sender on the back cover. There is pencil writing on the space for the stamp.Warrnambool Photographic Booklet 9d. (ninepence) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Literary Institute in Longfield Street -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
Two similar colour photographs of the Literary Institute prior to undergoing renovations. There are only slightly differences between the front of the building in each photo. Two colour photographs of Literary Institute building before being restored into a Tourist Information Centre. One photo has four people with a shrub beside the veranda and picket fence at the end of the veranda. In the second photo the small picket fence is missing, and the shrub is also missing,Stawell 1988 Geoff Oates P.O. Box 402 Stawellstawell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Illustration - Art work, John Phillips, BTPS logo, c/- mid 1980's
Original bromide on A4 paper reproduction for BTPS advertising, illustrations, logo, three quarter front on view of tram. 3270.1 - No. 27 - with the words Ballarat Tourist Tramway top and bottom. Tram destination showing Carlton St. 3270.2 - No. 33 - with words Ballarat Vintage Tramwaytrams, tramways, btps, btm, logos, advertisements, illustrations