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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
Chautauqua peak overlooking the Halls Gap Community businesses.The photo shows a peak (Chautauqua Peak) rising above a group of buildings. A larger slope rises behind the peak in the background.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is the pondage below Wartook Lake embankment. The photo is from the Weekly Times. Oddly, the inscription on the bottom of the photo does not appear to relate to the images.Photo shows a river with four people standing on a sandy bank. Four other people can be seen in the forgrouns standing on the near bank. A smaller inset at the top left corner seems to show a tee reflected in water.scenery, mackenzie river -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1940s
Three people looking up at Broken Falls.Photo shows three people, a woman and two men, standing on rocks at the base of a waterfall, which falls in two distinct parts (Broken Falls).scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s
Portrait in front of MacKenzie Falls.Photo shows four men and two women on a large rock at the base of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls).scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
This photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer of the day. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".Photo shows a large group (twenty two people) posed on rocks at the base of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls)."Mackenzie Fall Rogers 1(?)12" inscibed lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, Oct-27
The photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".A photo of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls) taken from the lower right side."MacKenzie's Fall. Grampians Mountains. 306 J" inscribed on lower left of photo. "Rogers" inscribed on lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
A photo of Broken Falls.A photo of a cascading set of falls, falling as two separate streams (Broken Falls).scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
A Forestry Commission photo of MacKenzie Falls.Photo shows a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls), taken from a fairly high vantage point. The river comes into the falls in two separate streams and there is a large volume of water flowing. The falls are surrounded by thick bush."Publicity & Public Relations branch. When reproducing please Acknowledge FORESTS COMMISSION, VICTORIA. Negative No. 322-2" stamped on rear (except negative number, which is hand written in pen)scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s (?)
Men on the upstream embankment of Lake Wartook.Photo shows five men (one only partly visible n the left side) on the rocky embankment of a large body of water (Lake Wartook).scenery, lake wartook -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s
The house in the photo is the caretaker's residence at Lake Wartook. The men and dogs are standing next to the intake tower.The photo shows a small weatherboard house, with a group of eight men and three dogs standing beside it, on the side of a large lake (Lake Wartook). The house is on a platform, built up with stones and there is a stone pillar with platform leading to it in the lake to the right of the men. There is bush with hills rising above them in the background.scenery, lake wartook -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s (?)
This photo is part of promotional material for tourism, and was produced by Victorian Railways.The photo shows four people scrambling down rocks at the side of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls).'Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as "Victorian Railways Photograph".' stamped on back. "P. 3504" written on back in pencil. "MacKenzie Falls" written on back in blue ink.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of Broken and Drummond Falls. It is part of promotional material for tourism, and was produced by Victorian Railways.The photo shows a series of cascades leading down to a wider set of falls, all surrounded by bush.'Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as "Victorian Railways Photograph".' stamped on back. "P. 3500" written on back in pencil. "Broken & Drummond Falls" written on back in blue ink.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C ?
This photo has been copied from an article in the Weekly Times. The falls were in the Roses Gap area and there was once a track leading there. It is probable that the group went there by horse drawn vehicle.The photo shows a group of adults seated on a rocky outcrop at the base of a waterfall, in bushland beside a running creek (at left of photo). All are dressed formally.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo shows two men and nine women seated at the base of of a waterfall. Another man is standing on rocks to the left of the falls.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
A walking group on an outcrop in the Grampians.The photo shows a group of ten people, seven women wearing long dresses, a man wearing dark trousers and jacket, a light coloured shirt and a hat, and two boys wearing dark clothes and caps, posed on a rocky outcrop/lookout. A number of people in the party are carrying long walking sticks. In the background another range can be seen across a valleyscenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The location of this photo is unknown.Photo of a rocky outcrop on top of range. There is a cliff formation in the foreground.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
Location of photo unknown.Photo shows a person standing on elevated and rocky track beside a waterfall. There is an escarpment in the backgroundscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This photo was taken in the Mt William area and was material for a Ministry of Tourism campaign.The photo shows a man seated on a rock and looking out over a valley (Mt William area, south west)'This Photograph is with, The Compliments of The . . . ,Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria, Please acknowledge, Photo: Michael Chesire' stamped on back. 'Grampians Mt. William' written on back in red pen.scenery, mount william -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This photo was taken at the foot of the range at Glen Isla. It was material for a Ministry of Tourism campaign.The photo shows sheep grazing in a cleared area with a rocky range rising behind. There is a wind mill in the left foreground and a fence behind the front group of sheep.'This Photograph is with, The Compliments of The . . . ,Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria, Please acknowledge, Photo: Michael Chesire' stamped on back. 'Glen Isla, Grampians' written on back in black pen.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
The photo is taken from Reed's Lookout.The photo shows the view across a valley from a (Reed's Lookout). The foreground is two large rock platforms. A reservoir (Moora Moora) and ranges can be seen in the background. Roads can be seen in the valley in the foreground.'Forests Commission, Victoria' inscribed on bottom, right of border. 'Publicity & Public relations Branch, When reproducing please Acknowledge Forests Commission, Victoria, Negative No. 322-23' stamped on back.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
This photo is a view from the road at Reed's Lookout.The photo shows the view from beside a road (the road at Reed's Lookout), across bushland to a large reservoir (Lake Wartook). There is a range of peaks in the background. The road forms the foreground.'Forests Commission, Victoria' inscribed on bottom, right of border. 'Publicity & Public relations Branch, When reproducing please Acknowledge Forests Commission, Victoria, Negative No. 322-34' stamped on back.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
A side vie of Silverband Falls.The photo shows a side view of a waterfall (Silverband Falls). To the right of the falls there is a rock face and in the foreground there is a large log and a rock among bracken.scenery, silverband falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
Location unknown.The photo is of a sandy track in the foreground with thick bush and mountain range in the background.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, C 1960s (?)
People at the Boroka Lookout picnic area.Photo shows two men standing close to a picnic table in a picnic area near a lookout (Boroka Lookout). Two other people are standing at the wire fence of the lookout. A valley and distant ranges can be seen in the background.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
A photo of Wannon Falls. Period unknown.The photo shows a waterfall (Wannon Falls) with a large volume of water falling and spray rising from the pool beneath.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The pinnacle was called "The Idol". The valley could be Fyans Valley.The photo shows a free-standing pinnacle in front of a cliff edge (on the left). A bush/young tree is growing out from the cliff face near the top of the pinnacle. There is a valley and another range in the background."the Idol" written on the back in blue pen.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
From the inscription "V.G. 259" it would appear that this copy was made by the Victorian Government. It is a photo of Wonderland Peak.The photo shows a rocky range rising behind eucalyptus trees. There is a fallen log in the left foreground."Wonderland Peak, The Grampians, Victoria" inscribed on top left, and "V.G. 259" inscibed on lower left, of copy 1. These have been cropped out on copy 2.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of the Wannon Valley, looking south. It may be a copy of a postcard.The photo shows a valley with a range in the background."The Wannon Valley, looking south, Grampians. No. 29" inscribed on bottom of photo.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of Barney's Castle from Redmans Rd.Photo shows broken, rocky outcrop rising behind tall trees and thick bush.scenery, lookouts -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
The waterfall depicted is unidentified.The photo shows two men sitting on a rock at the base of a waterfall. The full extent of the falls appears much higher than the section in the photograph. scenery, waterfalls