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 documents the Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations and compliance issues.A letter from the Management Committee to licensees and occupiers outlining the requirements for the Annual Cleanup to take place on Tuesday 6th December 1960.falls creek tourist area management committee, local area regulations falls creek

A humorous poem written by Legatee L F Johns about Legatee Bruce Wilson (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1987). The poem was published in the Legacy Bulletin in 1987. It was collected to be a record of past presidents. There are several humorous poems in the album written by the same author. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bruce Wilson a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopied poem about Legatee Bruce Wilson - President 1987past presidents, lf johns, bruce wilson

Article about a reunion planned as a forerunner for the 1991 Centenary celebrations. Quotes from Edna Walling, Grace Fraser. Donated by Ella Chalmers (née Fry) 1928Article in "The Age" 03.12.1985 by Anne Latreille Female student carrying a tree in a tin container. The student is wearing boots, gaiters and jodhpurs. The original photograph was lent to the Archives by Anne Latreille. It was used as an illustration for an article in, "The Age," in 1991. It was used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried. See B91.192.anne latreille, ella chalmers (nee fry), centenary, student reunion, edna walling, grace fraser, ella fry, students working outside

ill, maps, p52.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotives in Western Australia.railroads - western australia - history, steam locomotives - western australia - history

"At the age of 20, I brought my first film camera, a solid, heavy and much loved Minolta XGM. Photographing mostly in black and white, I’ve been taking portraits, capturing landscapes and documenting people’s lives and rituals ever since. And now, more than 35 years later, I’m still excited to be on this journey with photography – alas, no longer with that Minolta. What attracts me to photography is the medium’s ability to show us the ordinary in an extraordinary way. My work has been acquired by the City of Darebin and the State Library of Victoria. I have been long and short listed for several major prizes, including the Moran Photography Award, the Head on Award and the National Photographic Portrait Prize."

Born in Melbourne in 1950, Vafiadis studied at Prahran College of Advanced Education and has been exhibiting since 1971. Solo shows include Rigoletto at Fitzroy Gallery, Melbourne in 2005 and Mary Chirnside at Wyndham Cultural Centre in 2004. She has participated in various group exhibitions. She won the Wyndham Now Acquisitive Art Prize in 2000 and her work is held in several state and local council collections.This piece was acquired by our human rights lawyer and Mayor at the time of our campaign, Frank Purcell. Frank organised the plaque and for many years, it was hung in Wyndam council chambers. australian art, painting

Article about Burnley Gardens following an interview with Andrew Smith, Gardens Manager.Article in the "Weekend Age" February 16,2008 by Anne Kurnuszko. Article about Burnley Gardens following an interview with Andrew Smith, Gardens Manager.anne kurnuszko, andrew smith, gardens manager, the age, burnley gardens

Diamond Valley' councillor Peter Cleeland won pre-selection for the Federal seat of McEwen in 1984.Text and black and white imagediamond valley shire, councillors, peter cleeland, politicians

Author Clay Lucas interviews many locals about life in Eltham throughout the years.5 page print copy of digital Newspaper article, text and black and white photographseltham history, eltham social conditions

Photograph of Nell Watson (1939) in a newspaper March 23, 1938, reflected in the Lily Ponds.nell watson, burnley horticultural college, luffmann ponds, waterlillies, lily ponds, student

School crossings in Banyule were at risk of losing the crossing supervisors until a state government subsidy saved the scheme.2 x news clippings, letter to editor and letter from Colin Brookscolin brooks, banyule city council, school crossings

Article about Captain Joan Haynes as an SO3 (Air) on a major transport exerciseNewspaper clipping, article across three columns including a photograph'Aust Army' 'April 18th 1974'joan haynes

On 8 May thousands of people "occupied the streets to protest about the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975, demonstrations - australia

One percent Motorcycle Clubs are contentious organisations that have challenged the rules of mainstream society since they were first formed in America during the late 1940s. Their image has been well-defined in popular culture - so much so that the sound of massed Harley Davidsons continues to send a wave of panic through the community.vietnam war, 1961-1975, demonstrations - australia