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 circular from the Management Committee repeating rule which states that no person can give skiing instruction for money without the prior approval of the Committee.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Imported Two Seas Tobacco Tin with contents 3 brass hand cigarette rollers & 3 small wooden items 1 a brush. Red tin with gold & black print Imported Two Seas Cut Tobacco Mild Four Ounces, The Leaf used in the manufacture of Imported Two Seas Cut Tobacco is selected from the choicest crops grown in Virginia Imported Two Seas Cut Tobacco is supplied in three grades of strength Mild Medium & Strong. One roller marked L'Universel L.T.Bte_S.G.D.G PatentManfactured at United States Bonded Manufacturing Warehouse Class6 No1 Petersburg Virginia USApersonal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco tin

One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Stereographic image showing people a large crowd gathered to see a procession of sailors from the American Fleet, in Bourke Street, Melbourne."12,872. THE AMERICAN FLEET IN AUSTRALIA. Procession of United States / Sailors in Bourke Street, Melbourne."stereographs, american fleet

Coloured Postcard of S S Christian Radich being escorted through the Caribbean by United States Navy. (SH 054 [1] Ships C - E)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, christian radich, post card, postcard, caribbean

Items in the collection re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service history..1) Coin round shape United States, "One Dime". .2) Coin round shape British, wording is very hard to read on one side.coins, british, u.s

The clock would have been sold by William Bennett of Bridge Street, Ballarat, under his name.Timber drop case wall clock. The movement it by Ansonia Clock Company of New York United States of America, and the case is most probably of European origin.william bennett, clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker

Typed letter from richard Hartley Smith Abbot, dated 21 February, 1939 seeking an extension of his re-entry permit to the United States.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scott's hotel melbourne, richard hartley smith abbott, c s bird, scalebuoy, mariposa, abbott supply company

RAILWAYS COLLECTION -black and white Photo of the entrance to a Railway Tunnel (appears to be the Big Hill Tunnel) single line -writing on the back states -North Side.photograph, landscape

Yellowed empty envelope:Map of Vietnam on front in green and white. Stripes in green and faded red on bottom. United States Armed Forces-Vietnam printed in greenenvelope, united states armed forces - stationery

Colour slide in a mount. United States Airforce Academy including Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 1962. (Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 17 / JUN 64Wslide, robin boyd

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. United States Airforce Academy including Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 1962s. (Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 23 / JUN 64Wslide, robin boyd

Photograph of Robyn Lamb playing tennis in a gymnasium. Caption on reverse states: 'Hitachi Follow Up camp August 1978'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Photograph of young woman playing tennis in a gymnasium. Caption on reverse states: 'Hitachi Follow Up camp August 1978'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Photograph of young man playing tennis in a gymnasium. Caption on reverse states: 'Hitachi Follow Up camp August 1978'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Badminton racquet. Unbranded. Metal with nylon strings. Red grip tape. Text on shaft states: 'Tempered Steel Shaft'. Materials: Metal composite, Nylontennis

Small trophy. Label states: 'TC Ambrosiano...16th Torneo Internazionale Avvenire...1st Classificato 1980...Doppio Maschile'. Materials: Synthetic material, Plastictennis

Wood plaque mounted with a metal medal and a plastic label which states 'US - Australia...October 1-3, 1982'. Materials: Wood, Metal, Plastictennis

Silver platter, commemorating Davis Cup European Zone Final Durban 1967. Also states: South Africa...Brazil...J.Drobny'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Item belonging to Mathew Redwood. Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details.United States of America “Stars and Stripes” military newspaper, Vol 2, No 210, 32 pages. Has military, current affairs ,sport , Middle East edition.newspapers, united states, stars and stripes

Photograph of sign that appears to have been painted on rocky hill side of road' It states "THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME - SOUND YOUR HR & YOU WILL GET THERE"g.o.r: early example of roadside graffiti

Photograph of young people playing basketball inside a gymnasium. Caption on reverse states: 'Hitachi Follow Up camp August 1978'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Black and white photograph of Brad Drewett and Mark Edmonson playing on court. Writing on reverse states :'Stars of the Australian Open' and 'The Year that Was'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Book: '50 YEARS OF LAWN TENNIS IN THE UNITED STATES' Limited edition copy from 3000 copies made. Hardcover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Leathertennis