Four people in front of Seppelts Great Western “Vine Lodge”stawell winery

Honour Roll Cabinet (I.O.O.F. Loyal Wimmera Lodge no 91)stawell

Studio Portrait of Brother F. W. Tauschke Mark Lodge.stawell

Rechabites Lodge Group at Town Hall 1930 Back to Stawellstawell

Used for ceremonial purposes by the members of the Farmers arms Lodge OrfordCeremonial axe and hand: a. Stained wood handle ceremonial painted head, floral emblem, skull and cross bones. b. Wooden hand clasping heart in palmMORS on axe headlocal history, societies, grand united order of oddfellows, orford

These items were donated by George Shirling, a long-term stakeholder in Falls Creek, first building and owning Koki Lodge and later owning and operating the Red Onion Lodge. The metal sledge was at Red Onion when George bought the lodge from Lauriston GIrls' School in 1974. Lauriston had owned the Red Onion for about three years. The sledge was most likely made or acquired by the Australian Alpine Club who had built there in 1963 and owned the Lodge until 1970. The suitcases belonged to George Shirling's parents who arrived in Australia from Austria in 1938. George then used this suitcase when he travelled to Falls Creek in the early 1960s.These items are significant because they were donated to the Falls Creek Historical Society by a long-standing and highly regarded member of the Falls Creek community.A sledge made from a metal frame and base plate with a rope lead attached. A leather suitcase with a silk lining and leather handles. A variety of travel stickers have been attached.george shirling, koki lodge, red onion

Clearance certificate - Allan Aubrey Williams, Master Mason, ceased to be a member of United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria and is clear of all dues. Dated at North Carlton on 21 February, 1928.

Leather bound book with Minute Book printed in gold lettering on binding. Calligraphic ink writing on front page states 'Minute Book of the 'Loyal Darling Lodge' March 10th 1875. 1883 last entry.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge

Cardboard cover leather bound book with printed 'Minute Book' label pasted to front cover. Handwritten entries on blue lined pages of Loyal Darling Lodge Nights dating from 1867- 69 listed.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge

Handwritten letter from G S James, Loyal Catherine Lodge, Eaglehawk, to Mrs R R Adams secretary National Trust Australia. Replying to 21st Sept letter that retention of verandah is important to them. manchester united independent order of oddfellows, eaglehawk hall, restoration, loyal catherine lodge, g.s. james

Handwritten letter from M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James, Catherine Lodge, Bendigo to R A Anderson dated 17th September 1974 Letter outlines reasons for delay in obtaining builder quotes for verandah restoration.organization, society, m.u.i.o.o

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

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 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 item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A five page bulletin issued by the Management Committee to all Licensees in the Falls Creek Tourist Area. The first page identifies all Members of the Committee and the organisations which they represented. Other topics included were:- the removal of two tows and subsequent arrangements; applications called for a new chairlift; upcoming sporting events; ski school and franchise; rejuvenation of lodges and new buildings: new toilet block: medical services; parking fees; telephone services: leases: Search and Rescue organisation and a new toboggan run. A circular outlining parking fees was attached.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

MUIOOF Six Members. The Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows (MUIOOF) Loyal El Dorado Lodge was established 8 February 1867. At its peak in 1869 it had 115 members. Due to declining membership the lodge ceased operating on 22 March 1913.muioof, odd fellows, manchester unity, lodge, friendly society, men, el dorado, eldorado

Notice, printed in purple, informing Delegates of a Preliminary Meeting of the Delegates of the various Lodges of Friendly Societies in the district which was held at Ready's Rainbow Hotel, Hargreave Street. Printed name of Gillespic McDonell, Secretary pro. tem.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, quartzopolis lodge, court king of the forest, ready's rainbow hotel, gillespic mcdonell

Loyal darling Lodge Fine book with entries dating from 1883-93. Fines to hundreds of members with names listed under various bye-laws listed. Bye - law book catalogue No 8253 relevant to above.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge

The financial information relating to the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution has been kept in ledgers, journal, monthly accounts and Minutes of the Financial Sub-Committee. The funds available and the expenses of running an educational and boarding school are documented in detail.The Registers document where children came from, their family details and medical information, all relating to the time they were admitted and reflect the society of the time.Green woven cover with red leather over spine and corners, bound book containing ledger pages with handwritten entries. Lists donations from Shires, Boroughs, Towns, Cities and Masonic Lodges from 1913 to 1957.Spine: "MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUBSCRIPTIONS" in gold letteringdeaf children australia, deaf education, donations, municipal councils

Colour slide in a mount. Image from a magazine, possibly Portland Lodge, Henty House, 1 Plummer Avenue, Olivers Hill, Frankston, Victoria, Australia, (c1935). This is adjacent to the 1953 Henty House. (Architect: Rpy Grounds)Made in Australia / G18 (Handwritten) / Encircled 41F (Handwritten)robin boyd, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Image from a magazine, possibly Portland Lodge, Henty House, 1 Plummer Avenue, Olivers Hill, Frankston, Victoria, Australia, (c1935). This is adjacent to the 1953 Henty House. (Architect: Roy Grounds.)Made in Australia / 18 (Handwritten) / G19 (Handwritten)victoria, slide

Murray Comrie Collection. Page from The Bendigo Advertiser, of March 12, 1988, with article titled 'History Is Part of Lorna's Life - But Far From the Only Part'. Discusses the museum established by Lorna Goltz in the former Masonic Lodge building in Tarnagulla. tarnagulla, lorna goltz, museums, history work

Black and White photograph showing Eric Hales President of the Board of Management of the Lakes Entrance Community Centre Auxilary accepting equipment donated from Phil King Gippsland Lakes Masonic Lodge Lakes Entrance Victoriamanagement, public health, fundraising

Book contains. Locations of Lodges, Dates of Meetings, Names of Surgeon, Addresses of SecretariesOddfellows Lodge Purple cover with black Centre rectangle with "Proposition Book" Printed. Brown spine. and top and bottom, right corners at 45 degrees Proposition Bookstawell

used by members of the Port Fairy Masonic Lodge No.67 as part of ceremonial activitiesBlue grograin cuffs, leather lined with gold silver braid decoration. Silver set square attached to eachlocal history, societies, freemasons, port fairy masonic lodge no.67

Collection of items donated in past by unknown donor(s)Record of Warrnambool Benefit GroupCollection kept in archival boxes and recorded on data baseLodge Minute Books (6), Rule Books (2), Accounting sheets (3)warrnambool benefit societies, loyal victoria lodge, warrnamboolwarrnambool benefit societies, loyal victoria lodge, warrnambool

The Independant order of Rechabites "Hope of Australia Tent No. 109" was formed in Harcourt in July 1869 and celebrated its centenary in 1969. With a strong -minded core of Methodists and members of the Church of Christ the group provided moral leadership and social framework to a wide area for a long time. At first they met in a small hall but, the lodge having inflamed partisan passions, the hall was deliberately burnt down in 1877. Undeterred the Lodge rebuilt the hall in the same year and thus provided the only district public hall. The Hall was sold by the lodge in 1937.; The Independent order of Rechabites, a temperance and social organsiation, was particularly strong in the Harcourt, Barkers Creek district, due to the high proportion of Methodists in the population, a demographic phenomenon resulting from the courage, prevalence and influence of Wesleyan lay preachers on the Mount Alexander Goldfields. Ribbon/collar sashes,white, with red longitudinal stripe (Chief Ruler & Deputy Ruler only) and red border, red machine embroidery, angle stitched at lower front to form a fitted collar."CHIEF RULER"," DEPUTY RULER", "TREASURER", "GUARDIAN", "LEVITE" plus IOR triangle - "Truth, Fortitude, Justice" plus three heraldic shields with background foliage, Plus "Independant Order of Rechabites" plus a further decorative sheild surmounting a swage-like motto " Peace & Plenty the reward of Temperance" and "Rechabites Salford Unity" all in red on white background

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 169 SKYLINE LODGE COMMENCES SEASON SKYLINE Lodge at Falls Creek had a full complement of members for the opening of the season at Queen's Birthday weekend. Snow was ample, though soft, and care had to be taken till it was ironed out. The members reported very favorably on the hot shower installed by the working party at Easter, as also on the other facilities of Skyline. Falls Creek was particularly busy with skiers as every lodge in the village seemed crammed with members of the respective clubs all rarin' to go on the slopes. With Ski-Tow, Canteen, and many other attractions, there seems every promise that once again Falls Creek will enjoy a skiing season lasting well into November with delightful spring conditions to satisfy the keenest skiers.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, skyline lodge