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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Transparency, C 1920s
Gilbert Francis Rogers (1884-1950). Born In Gawler,S.A. came to Halls Gap as a photographer. He soon became a guide as well as a photographer, often setting up his camera and then posing in the most unusual positionsMan with wearing boots with photographic equipment set up ,balancing on a ridge of a mountain range. Mt. William Range is in the background, Fyans Valley/Halls Gap is visible below.people, gilbert rogers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
... 117-119 Grampians Road Halls Gap grampians Wonderland Range ...Wonderland RangeRocky escarpment, people climbing on rocky outcrop,Three people dressed in shorts are standing behind a guide rail. A tree is growing in foreground.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
"Wonderland Avenue, Grampians" printed in white on photograph.Rocky formations. Mountain range in the background. Straggly trees in foreground beside large boulders.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Relph Peak, named after A.U. Relph of the Government Tourist Department. See P67 of Bridging the Gap, by Ida Stanton. Steep rocky escarpment, valley down below, smaller range opposite, mountain rising higher in background.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
The photo is of "The Balconies" overlooking the back of the Wonderland Range. The photo of typical of those taken by the Forestry Commission at that time.Photo shows a woman standing on a rocky platform which protrudes out over a well-treed valley. Another rock almost forms a canopy overhead. Part of the rock on which the woman is standing on is in shade, she is in the full sun."No. 5" written in pencil on the back.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
Rocky mountain peak,four people on top of ridge, a mountain range in background. Three of the people appear to be wearing scout uniforms.scenery, peaks -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The Pinnacle Lookout with Fyans Valley below. Bellfield Hotel is visible in the lower left of the picture, cleared land is apparent in the middle of the picture.Man standing at a lookout on a rocky outcrop overlooking a valley. Guide rails surround part of the outcop. A mountain range is opposite.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s
A photo taken in Wonderland Ranges of hikers standing at the bottom of a cliff.Rocky cliffs with tesselated steps. Three women and a man are standing in a group at the bottom of the cliffs.scenery, halls gap -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Photo is of the "Nerve Test", and is a ' Tourism promotion' photo taken by the Victorian railways.Photo shows man standing at end of a narrow,rocky ledge. Large rock formations flank ledge on both sides. Peak in background. Man is wearing dark pants with shirt and tie.Copyright photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as Victorian Railways Photograph.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Slab of rock is known as the The Fallen GiantPhoto shows large slab of rock with other rock outcrops. The Fyans Valley is below with the Mt. William range behind it. Roads traverse the valley. Some buildings can be seen.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Slab of rock is known as ' Fallen Giant'.Photo shows large slab of rock with other rock outcrops. The Fyans Valley is below with Mt.William range behind it. Large rock appears to be in shadow. A lone tree is perched on a rock behind.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Photo is of 'The Pinnacle' lookout with Lake Bellfield in the background flanked by the Mt. William range. the photo is typical of 'tourism' photos taken by the Victorian Railways.Photo shows a man and a woman on top of a rocky outcrop that overlook a valley. A lake with a dam wall and rock tiers cut into the hillside can be seen as well as cleared areas some buildings. the lookout is enclosed with a wire fence.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Lookout is known as 'The Pinnacle'. Valley is the Fyans Valley.Photo shows rocky outcrop surrounded by a wire fence and overlooking a valley with roads,some cleared areas and buildings. The Mt. William range can be seen middle left in the photo.On back notes "bellfield' but neither Bellfield Peak or Bellfield lookout can be seen.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Photo is of area known as ' Silent Street'. It is on path to Pinnacle Lookout.Photo shows a man walking along slabs of rock that form a path between rocky outcrops. He is walking away from the camera. Various shrubs line the path. Gum trees can be seen in background.'Copyright photograph'. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as 'Victorian Railways Photograph', p3456- Silent Street . Halls Gap.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Rocky gorge is known as The Grand Canyon, part of the Wonderland/ Pinnacle walking track.Photo shows a rocky gorge. Aroad can be seen through bushland in the background. Two figures can be seen middle foreground about to climb a ladder to higher level . A handrail is visible on the track above the hikers.Copyright photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as " Victorian Railways'.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This part of the walking track is known as "Silent Street' and forms part of the Wonderland /Pinnacle track. the photo is typical of those produced by Victorian Railways for tourism.Photo shows walking track through rocky gorge. A step ladder and railings can be seen. A man is walking up the track.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Area in photo is known as the Grand Canyon and forms part of the Wonderland /Pinnacle walk. This photo is typical of those taken by the Victorian Railways for tourism.Photo shows 2 women and a child seated on rocks and looking up at camera. they are the middle of a large rocky canyon. An iron ladder and railing can be seen through bushland in background.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
Image is known as 'The Cross' and was in the area of 'Silent Street',part of the walk to the Pinnacle.Photo shows an outcrop of rocks with a 'cross' which has been formed in the rocks.'The Cross in Silent Street, Wonderland.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s -- 50s
Rock formation is called " The Woolpacks " and was located on the Wonderland Track at the top of Silent Street -- however on a Broadbent map of the Grampians no.205 this formation was called the " Wool Sacks " ; and the "Woolpacks" was shown on the map close to Venus Bath.Photo shows distinct slabs of rock balancing on each other. Three people appear in the photo -- a man with a boy and a woman. All three are wearing hats. A large rock outcrop can be seen on right of photos -- trees can be seen on left.The Wool Packs F5030scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
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 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
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 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
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 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
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 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, C 1940 -50s
Valley is now known as Fyans Valley but in the 1840-50s it was called Lady Mary's Vale. See p. 111 of 'Victoria's Wonderland' for historical information.A valley with a cleared area stretching along the valley floor. A mountain range runs along the left and into the distance of the photograph. a rocky outcrop, bushes and trees appear in the front and right of the photo. c 1940-1950sscenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1950s (?)
Photograph is of Fyans Valley taken from Bellfield Peak. The mountain range across the centre of the scene runs north to south. The large dwelling centre-front is Bellfield Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in the 1960s. The main road running through the middle of the valley is Grampians Road.A rocky outcrop, far right, with metal fence and posts. View of a valley with cleared land, roads and buildings in foreground. Further cleared land can be seen beyond a mountain range that is in the centre of the photograph.scenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Photo is of Fyans Valley with Hotel Bellfield in the valley. Photo is taken from Bellfield Peak. c1940sA rocky outcrop on far left of photo. a cleared valley with buildings and roads in foreground, flanked by a mountain range.THE ROSE SERIES. P 1695 BELLFIELD PEAK AND "BELLFIELD," GRAMPIANS, VIC scenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, C 1960s
The valley is known as Fyans Valley and the township of Halls Gap. Photo is typical of those taken by the Forestry Commission (Vic) during the 1960s.Photo shows two rocky outcrops in the foreground framing a valley in the distance below. A partial view of a mountain range flanks the valley. Plains of trees and open fields, and also a lake, can be seen beyond the mountain range. Within the valley in the middle of the photo buildings, roads and cleared land can be seen.scenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo has been taken from Boroka Peak/lookout, of the Fyans Valley and the township of Halls Gap. The Grampians/Dunkeld Road can be seen running North/South along the right edge of the valley and Lake Bellfield is the water at the end of the valley. Photo is typical of those taken by Forrests Commission at the timea photo of a valley, mostly cleared, flanked by two mountain ranges. A large body of water can be seen at the far end of the valley (middle of photo). Buildings and roads visible in the valley. Plains can be seen beyond the far mountain range on the left side of the scene.no.42scenery, fyans valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
the three women appear to be in 'Silent Street', part of the Wonderland Range on the pathway to The Pinnacle lookout.3 young women sitting and standing amongst 2 rock cliffs with tumbled rocks that appear to form steps. a railing can be seen behind standing girl. Clothing is suggestive of the 1970s period.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The two men are standing at The Pinnacle Lookout, overlooking Bellfield Reservoir in the Fyans ValleyTwo men standing behind cyclone wire three panel fence. Man on left is wearing a white shirt and long pants, the other in a checked shirt and long dark pants. They are on top of a large rocky outcrop overlooking a body of water and another mountain range scenery, lookouts