The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley

Rock formation was known as " The Monolith " and situated on Mt.Victory. Postcard shows a large rock formation sitting on a rock base. A gum tree stands higher up on the left. Photo has been taken and looking up at fomation.The Rose Series P 4981. The Monolith, Mt.Victory.Grampians Vic.scenery, grampians ranges

This is a Rose's Australia stereocard of Morningside. Built c1875, Morningside was the residence of John and Catherine D'Alton, it was located on site of present (2010) Colonial Motor Inn. c1900 it was owned by Langley family and was taking in paying guests. In 1909 it was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. In the late 1920's a small building was erected to serve as PO and telephone exchange. C1980 the guest house closed. In 1982 Morningside was demolished.A computer print of a State Library of Victoria Catalogue entry for a stereograph card. The card shows a building, surrounded by trees, standing in large grounds. There is a picket fence with a gate in the foreground and two people leaning on either side of the gate facing each other (as though in conversation). Hills are seen in the background.guesthouses, morningside

Man in photo was well known photographer and bushwalking guide Gilbert Rogers. He was also a Forest Officer so knew the Grampians well.Postcard shows a man standing beside a waterfall holding up a cup. the waterfall is flowing rapidly over rocks. The man has on a backpack and long hiking boots.'Good luck and good health from your old friend'( written on front) Rogers - (bottom Right) no,264people, gilbert rogers, scenery, waterfalls

The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.Photo shows a group of people sitting on and standing behind a low pile of rocks that sweeps around a wooden structure, which is three rough logs standing and lashed together to form a rough pyramid. A pulley is attached to the apex of the pyramid and a large stone block is suspended from it. Two men stand, one in front of and one beside the structure, both wear suits and are holding pieces of paper. A young boy sits in the left foreground in front of one of the poles.events, ceremonies

Photo is of Mackey's Peak. Photo shows high rocky peaks covered in bush, A further range can be seen in the background. Abank of cloud can also be seen,"Valentine Series. No4024. Copyright. Mackey"s Peak.Grampians"(on front) Valentines Real Photo Series.scenery, wonderland range

Rocky outcrop is known as the "Elephant's Hide' part of the Wonderland Range.Photo shows rocky outcrop with some vegetation and two larger gumtrees in foreground.The Rose Series P12198. Elephant's Hide,Grampians,Vic(on front) Post Card,a Real Photograph,produced in Australia(on back)scenery, wonderland range

Photo is located on Fyans Valley floor below Bellfield dam,Photo is of nine deer in a grassy paddock with bushland at the rear. A large gumtree stands middle foreground. A dead gumtree stands in the background,Fujicolor papernatural history, feral animals

Group would have been typical of tourist parties of the day, Such groups stayed at and were catered by local guesthouses offering walking activities with guides.photo shows a group of people (5 women,1 girl,9 men) standing on rocky platform and lookout. A wire fence surrounds edge of lookout on three sides.people, tourists

Some of the people in the photo are said to be members of the Balmain family. James and his wife Amy Sophia (nee D' Alton) had three children. Amy died suddenly in 1902 at the age of 37. See p45 Bridging the Gap.Photo shows group of people seated and standing by a waterfall,three men seated on top of waterfall, next level a man and a young woman ( who is holding a hiking stick), top level a man and woman both holding hiking sticks. In front of them seated on a rock is a woman holding a hat. on her lap Waterfall is split into three and they flow over a larger rocky platform.Balmains c1900recreation, bush-walking

The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.`Photo shows five men, middle foreground all standing, with others seated and standing in the background. The man stranding closest to the camera is holding a piece of paper in his hand. A rock pile and low stone fence can be seen middle foreground. A pulley is attached to a tripod of tree posts and is holding up a large cut stone. Mountains are visible in the background.events, ceremonies

Photo is probably a copy of a postcard. A caption "The Grampians " is written bottom left. The creek is Stoney creek/site Venus Baths.Photo shows man standing by a swiftly flowing creek. He is standing on a rocky platform. Slabs of rock can be seen in background. The man is wearing a cap with suit and tie.Quality paper made in Germanyscenery, stoney creek

An article describing the Henham Township project as well as the Knight Family Tearooms built on the Henham site in 1925. For further info see "Victoria's Wonderland" pp 93-95, 103.A newpaper article from "The Stawell Times" , "Halls Gap Extra" Supplement of 24 November 2000, page 16, entitled Henham v- Not even a ghost town!townships, henham

Article about the proposed Henham township site and its subsequent failure.Copy of a newspaper article from the Hamilton Spectator, Saturday Magazine, Saturday June 1, 1996.townships, henham, media, newspaper articles

The name " Balmain " has been attributed to the photo, James Balmain and his wife, Amy Sophia [D'Alton} purchased a vacant school cottage from the area and moved it to their land and called it Bellfield. Amy died at age 37, James returned to Scotland with their 3 children.Photo shows 2 women sitting on a rock formation, both are wearing hats adorned with flowers and appear to be wearing long skirts and high buttoned blouses. They are both holding sticks which seem to be decorated with flowers,recreation, bush-walking

Arnold John Pickering chopping wood in 1910-1915,A man standing with an axe in his hand. He is dressed in a singlet and trousers.people

Cottage could be Gray's cottage, situated in the Fyans valley.Photo showing 2 horses hitched to a carriage in which there are 4 people, a man and a woman in the front and a man and a woman in the back. Another woman is standing inthe doorway of a cottage in the background.peoplebuildings

See 'Bridging the Gap' p65. Grampians Road Halls Gap.Group of shops with numerous advertising signs. A woman is leaving a shop, a young girl is standing in front of her. Two cars are parked in front of shops. Gravel road. Large gum trees in the background.buildings, shops

Originally owned by a Warren family, being the local baker. Warren's daughter, Ida, married Robert Greer, who continued with the bakery until retirement.Side view of cream cottage. Veranda with broken railing. Red iron roof,dark chimney and small 4-paned window on side. small tin fence at side. Autumnal tree in background. Expanse of grass in foreground. Greer's Holiday cottage (rental) c1990's. written in pencil on back.buildings, houses

Man was Freddie Paash, a Danish immigrant who made his home in Halls Gap. He is seated on what was known as the 'Coronation Chair'. c1930s. This no longer exists as it was struck by lightning.Side view of Man, with hat in his hand, smoking a pipe, seated on top of rocky outcrop. Gumtrees and bush visible in background. c1930speople, paasch

Photo has been taken from a postcard. The lookout is known as The Witch's Head, Grampians. (Numbered No. 6 this would be one of a series) c1930sThree man and a child (female?) standing on a rock ledge that just out over what appears to be a valley. Gum trees on both left and right of photo. First man has his hand on his hip. Third man is holding the hand of the child. Photo has writing bottom left and number at bottom right.scenery, wonderland range

The area is known as The Grand Canyon on t The Pinnacle track. Photo is typical of tourism photos taken by the Victorian Railways during this period. c1950 -60'sshows a rocky escarpment on the left with a range covered with trees in the backgroundPrinted on back: Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as 'VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PHOTOGRAPH'. P3484 Written in pencil. The Grand Canyon Halls Gap written in blue penscenery, wonderland range

Viewing area is known as The Balconies overlooking Victoria Valley. Photo is typical of tourism photos taken by the Victorian Railways during this period. c1950 -60'sa group of people (17) standing on a rocky ledge overlooking a treed valley. a second rock ledge is above them creating the impression of a large mouth. Printed on back: Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged a s 'VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PHOTOGRAPH'. P3465 written faintly in pencil. The Balconies Halls Gap written in blue penscenery, lookouts

Young woman is Chick Anderson (nee Warren) riding on the Dunkeld Road. It is said that this was a better section of the road. Chick has told us she was 7yrs old when this photo was taken, c1934-5a young woman seated on a horse on a sandy track surrounded by thick bush.Chick Anderson on Dunkeld Rd 1934-35 written on backaccess routes, grampians/dunkeld rd, people, warren

Typical of promotional photos taken by Forestry Commission VictoriaMan facing away from camera, on walking track, looking at large fallen tree trunk. He is surrounded by very tall tree ferns.Forests Commission, Victoria and picture logo printed in R/H white border LC.32 written on backscenery, walkers

Photo is of Moora Moora in the Victorian Valley. Typical of the time as a promotional image taken by Forests Commission Victoria.View over a large Valley with ranges in the distance. Roads through the valley are visible and a body of water in the middle right of the photograph. A rocky outcrop is in the left side foreground.Publicity & Public Relations Branch. When reproducing please acknowledge Forests Commission Victoria Negative no. 322-26scenery, grampians ranges

This house belonged to Walter Zumstein of the Zumsteins area. The house was burnt down in 1938. Photo was taken by Stan Parfett whose own family camped in the Zumstein area and knew Mr and Mrs Zumstein personally. c1920's This is an photocopied enlargement from a photocopied magazine article, Victoria's Heritage (see item 637)A house with veranda. A chimney (stone?) protrudes from roof at front. cleared land in foreground with old style wooden fence visible. A tank and stand situated beside house at front. Thick trees /Bush behind house.House Burnt 1938. Walter Zumstein's house. Photo by Stan Parfett. written on back.buildings, houses

Article (3pages) written by David Catrice for Parks Victoria. More history on Walter Zumstein and the Zumstein area can be found on p137, 153 -156, 83, 107, 136 of "Victoria's Wonderland: a Grampians History"3page Article describes Walter Zumstein and the area known as 'Zumstein's'. Entitled Zumstein's Crossing, Grampians National Park from "Victoria's Heritage", Parks Victoria c1995media, magazine articles

Photo is of the "Victoria Valley" taken from around the area of Reed's Lookout. The body of water is Moora Moora Reservoir. The background range is Victoria Range. Photo is typical of promotional photos taken by Forests Commission VictoriaRocky outcrop in foreground and a large, thick tree covered valley, with mountain ranges in the background. A body of water (near top, middle) and some roads can be seen c1960sscenery, grampians ranges

Photo is of Victoria Valley with Moora Moora Reservoir and the Victoria Range in the background. Photo would have been taken from around Reed's lookout area. Photo typical of promotional photos of the time by Forests CommissionLarge, densely treed valley with a body of water in background. Some roads can be seen particularly right foreground. There is a mountain range in the background. c1960sscenery, grampians ranges