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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 6 Rain, 1963
... and the children were terrified. But meanwhile, high in the sky above them... and the children were terrified. But meanwhile, high in the sky above them ...The flames closed in on the house and Granny and the children were terrified. But meanwhile, high in the sky above them, exercising his powers in scientific rainmaking, was The Flying Dogtor. The sky was filled with rain and it put out the fire. Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback, with the help of Elvis Evil Eagle, got a hold of the rainmaking powder and schemed to start a flood.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 5 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 14 The Cave, 1963
The Flying Dogtor, tricked by Crafty Carson Carpetbag into falling into an old mineshaft, wandered into an underground limestone cave and then slipped into a subterranean river. He was swept into a long dark tunnel. Meanwhile, high above him, Crafty tried to fly the Dogtor's plane away. He couldn't control it and the plane shot up into the sky without him, rolling over and over without a pilot, without its master, The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPages 1 & 2: handwritten corrections on both pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 15 Strange Spots, 1963
... a pilot, high in the outback sky. Meanwhile, back at the Dogtor's... a pilot, high in the outback sky. Meanwhile, back at the Dogtor's ...The Flying Dogtor fell into an underground river and was swept away by the current. At the same time his plane was set loose by Crafty Carson Carpetbag and was circling wildly without a pilot, high in the outback sky. Meanwhile, back at the Dogtor's base, the Hilltop Hospital, his poor nurse Sister Spaniel, was driven almost frantic trying to cope alone with a strange epidemic of spots that was sweeping the bush. She desperately needed The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Clare Francis, Night Sky, 1983
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketStamped: Kenmore State High School; Patricia Davies' signature; Note from Samantha Cousinswalsh st library -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Malcolm Webster, Sky Storm, c. 2002
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Wangaratta Art Prize Grand Winner 2020.A realistic pastoral landscape during a storm, painted in watercolour using shades of blue, green, brown, yellow, and orange.Obverse: M WEBSTER/ (bottom right corner) Grand Winner 2020/ Malcolm Webster/ *** Sky Storm ***/ Judge - Amanda Hyatt/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, malcolm webster, landscape, painting -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Textile, June Brown, Sunrise (Sky Series), 2013
‘Sky Series’ Changes are constantly taking place in the sky . I love the variety, colour and movement of the sky which are all a direct result of the clouds, sun and time of day. I certainly think about the sky much more when we are on Safari. The sky is a great indicator of the ever changing time of day and weather conditions …... fine and clear, cloudy, sunset, sunrise and storms. The artwork features a simple ‘mesa’ shape against the sky. A mesa is a flat topped hill. Which are part of the Australian Inland. The mesa I have featured is in recognition of Mt Connor in the Northern Territory.Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA embroidered textile depiction of an outback landscape scene at sunrise featuring a colout palette of soft pastel blues and pinks, and vibrant reds and oranges.june brown, landscape, textile -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Textile, June Brown, Storm (Sky Series), 2013
Stormy skies can be memorable with dark and contrasting colours. They often appear menacing and producing apprehension in the air because of the oncoming weather. Fabrics used in this piece are all commercial. I have endeavoured to make the sky angry with stitches. The mesa has some very dark and ominous craggy rifts. ‘Sky Series’ Changes are constantly taking place in the sky . I love the variety, colour and movement of the sky which are all a direct result of the clouds, sun and time of day. I certainly think about the sky much more when we are on Safari. The sky is a great indicator of the ever changing time of day and weather conditions …... fine and clear, cloudy, sunset, sunrise and storms. The artwork features a simple ‘mesa’ shape against the sky. A mesa is a flat topped hill. Which are part of the Australian Inland. The mesa I have featured is in recognition of Mt Connor in the Northern Territory.Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA embroidered textile depiction of an outback landscape scene during a storm featuring a colour palette of blues and browns.june brown, textile -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Textile, June Brown, Fire (Sky Series), 2013
When in the desert it is frightening to see a distant fire, even though you may not see the actual flames. As evening approaches the sky reflects anger and colour. The mesa is also reflecting some of the glow . I imagined it had been burnt already and some embers are still aglow in the evening light All fabrics used in this work are cotton commercial fabrics. My stitching has been done to accentuate the red reflection in the sky. Black rayon thread gives a certain sheen to the mesa with a dried grassy foreground. ‘Sky Series’ Changes are constantly taking place in the sky . I love the variety, colour and movement of the sky which are all a direct result of the clouds, sun and time of day. I certainly think about the sky much more when we are on Safari. The sky is a great indicator of the ever changing time of day and weather conditions …... fine and clear, cloudy, sunset, sunrise and storms. The artwork features a simple ‘mesa’ shape against the sky. A mesa is a flat topped hill. Which are part of the Australian Inland. The mesa I have featured is in recognition of Mt Connor in the Northern Territory.Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA embroidered textile depiction of an outback landscape scene during a fire featuring a colour palette of pinks, purples, and browns.june brown, textile, landscape -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Images, 1960s
One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph, taken from the bottom on a hill, showing a water tower against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Images, 1960s
One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph of a water tower, at the top of a hill, silhouetted against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Images, 1960s
One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph, taken from the bottom on a hill, showing a water tower against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism -
Wangaratta High School
OC Yearbook -Geronimo, 2003
White yearbook with a colour drawing of a girl looking up into the night sky. There is a OC logo in the bottom right and a gradient-coloured text at the top reading GERONIMO 2003GERONIMMO 2003 Ovens College -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Auto biography of Jon Johanson's flight about the world, AIMING HIGH, 1997
... beside his plane, sunny sky background AIMING HIGH Book Auto ...Auto biography of Jon Johanson's flight about the world, AIMING HIGHColour photo of Jon Johanson's standing beside his plane, sunny sky backgroundnon-fictionAuto biography of Jon Johanson's flight about the world, AIMING HIGH -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1999
HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2Front cover showing close up painting of Halifax high above clouds in evening / twilight skynon-fictionHALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 24 P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Eighth Air Force, 1998
... Front cover painting close up of in flight P-47 high above... painting close up of in flight P-47 high above clouds, blue sky ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 24 P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Eighth Air ForceFront cover painting close up of in flight P-47 high above clouds, blue sky, German fighter in flames to rearnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 24 P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the Eighth Air Force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1, 2001
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1Front cover showing painting of British bi-plane inverted above German plane high up in a blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : July 1992
City of Kew Ward boundaries [map] / p1. Council election Saturday 1st August, 1992 Prospect Ward / p1. Letter from resident 'waste management' / Katrine Keuneman p2. Kew Junction Commercial Centre Precinct 8 / p2. Kew and Hawthorn a place for cyclists / p2. Mayor's Comment / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Come rain, hail or sunshine [school crossings] / p3 Kew Lioness Club / p3. Diary Dates for July/August pp.4-5. In Brief [Sold Kew Post Office; Help your postie deliver your mail; Carnsworth Nursing Home volunteers] / p4. In Brief continued [Kew Bowling Club; The Asthma Foundation of Victoria; Work at home as a family day caregiver; Kew Band; Kew Senior Citizens: Lions Club Opportunity Shop] / p5. My feelings on Kew / Chris Howlett p6. Youth homelessness / p6. Kew Festival / p6. Victorian Disabled Skiers' Assoc./ p7. Midwifery commemoration / p7. Vaccination against Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Disease / p7. Quit Quiz / p7. Our [Four Seasons] window [by Alan Sumner, in Kew Library] / p7. Pictures of Kew Kew High School students; Dedication of Burke Hall oval to past Mayor of Kew, the late Jack Gervasoni; Volunteers Reception; Bryan Berry] p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCity of Kew Ward boundaries [map] / p1. Council election Saturday 1st August, 1992 Prospect Ward / p1. Letter from resident 'waste management' / Katrine Keuneman p2. Kew Junction Commercial Centre Precinct 8 / p2. Kew and Hawthorn a place for cyclists / p2. Mayor's Comment / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Come rain, hail or sunshine [school crossings] / p3 Kew Lioness Club / p3. Diary Dates for July/August pp.4-5. In Brief [Sold Kew Post Office; Help your postie deliver your mail; Carnsworth Nursing Home volunteers] / p4. In Brief continued [Kew Bowling Club; The Asthma Foundation of Victoria; Work at home as a family day caregiver; Kew Band; Kew Senior Citizens: Lions Club Opportunity Shop] / p5. My feelings on Kew / Chris Howlett p6. Youth homelessness / p6. Kew Festival / p6. Victorian Disabled Skiers' Assoc./ p7. Midwifery commemoration / p7. Vaccination against Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Disease / p7. Quit Quiz / p7. Our [Four Seasons] window [by Alan Sumner, in Kew Library] / p7. Pictures of Kew Kew High School students; Dedication of Burke Hall oval to past Mayor of Kew, the late Jack Gervasoni; Volunteers Reception; Bryan Berry] p8.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, National Farmers' Federation Annual Review 2014-15, 2015
Soft Cover A4 size, front cover is of blue sky over a crop with a crop plane in the air. Back page is of a couple of farmers talking at a fence in a paddock 142 pages -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Today in the Apiary (Edward J. (Eddie)Moylan) The Collected articles Part 1 (2008-2011)
A4 size soft cover book, blue sky cover with a photo of well kept hives on the edge of the bush, white & black writing Back cover photo of hives at the almonds & trees photos & flower photos Inside cover front photos of bees, hives & a swarm Inside back cover photos of Edward Moylan 75 pages plus index -
National Alpine Museum of Australia
Ski Jacket, 1970s
Reversible ski jacket made by Rosalie Kiessling, 1970s. Used by Rosalie's son and daughter-in-law, from the 1970s through to the 1990s. The Kiessling family skied at Mt Buller and are members of Omega Ski Lodge. German by birth Rosalie, grew up skiing and ice skating, studied fashion design in Munich and worked designing women’s ski wear and lingerie before migrating to Australia via New Zealand in 1939 with her husband. As skiing increased in popularity following the end of WWII, Rosalie’s business grew reaching its peak during the 1960s. Though it was never large; at most she employed three staff. Rosalie continued to design and manufacture fashionable but functional ski wear until the late 1970s, although increasing imports from large overseas manufactures and constant new innovations in fabric technology made it difficult for her to compete in a relatively small industry. Reversible ski jacket with side zip pockets and full zip front. One side of the jacket is black fabric, while the other is black checked with a yellow and red weave. Rosalie Kiessling sportswear Melbourne / All cottonskiing, ski clothing, fashion design -
National Alpine Museum of Australia
Ski Pants, 1965
Ingrid purchased these rabbit fur ski pants on her honeymoon in St. Moritz, Switzerland in 1965. She immigrated to Australia in February 1968 with her husband, although she skied in Australia she never wore the pants here.Rabbit fur ski pants printed in tiger skin pattern. Side zip and slits at ankles.skiing, ski clothing -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - The Sun Valley Lower Station
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of the skiers at the Sun Valley tow. This Tow operated from 1967 until 1989.falls creek resort, tows and lifts at falls creek, sun valley tow -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - Sun Valley, Looking to Rocky Valley Dam
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of the skiers at Sun Valley with Rocky Valley Dam in the background. Rocky Valley Dam is man-made and has a capacity of 28,000 megalitres. It was created for the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme and is also utilised in snow making for Falls Creek.falls creek resort, sun valley tow, rocky valley dam, hydroelectricity -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - National Fitness Camp at Howman's Gap
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of the skiers walking in front of the National Fitness Camp at Howmans Gap. The Camp was run by the Victorian State National Fitness Council. Initially the camp was leased from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It had a capacity of 110 participants and offered both summer and winter activities.falls creek resort, national fitness camp howmans gap -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - No. 1 Headrace Tunnel, Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme Workshops, 1952
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1950s.This image is significant because it documents development of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme.A black and white image of the No 1 Headrace Tunnel, Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme showing workshops and the McKay Aditkiewa hydroelectric scheme, ray meyer -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - No. 1 Headrace Tunnel, Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme, 1952
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1950s.This image is significant because it documents development of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme.Two black and white images of the McKay Adit, Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme' kiewa hydroelectric scheme, ray meyer -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Big River Survey Camp, c1949
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it documents development of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme.Two black and white images at the Big River Old Survey Camp.Photo 1 - Breakfast at Big River Left to RIght Ray Meyer, Wal Johnson Photo 2 - Big River Survey Camp at foot of T Spur C 1949, Kiewa RIver Survey Team.kiewa hydroelectric scheme, ray meyer, wal johnson -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Pupils at Bogong School, c1949
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it documents life in the early years of development of the Bogong High Plains, Victoria.A black and white image of pupils and teacher at Bogong School. Teacher Beverley Hayward. This photo is a newspaper photo published in a Melbourne newspaper at the time (c1949). John Meyer is child third to the right of the teacher.bogong primary school, john meyer -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Ray Meyer at Blair's Hut
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it documents the activities of a prominent family in Falls Creek, VictoriaA photo of Ray Meyer at the Kiewa River near Blairs Hut. The original hut, built by cattlemen Frank and Tim Blair in 1923-24, was burnt down around 193o. It was rebuilt by Frank and his son in 1932. It is constructed of Alpine Ash.ray meyer, blairs hut, falls creek, victorian snowfields -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Rocky Valley Camp
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it documents the development of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme.A black and white image of Rocky Valley Camp. Work began on the Rocky Valley Dam site in early 1947 and continued until May. It resumed in October after the winter and a camp for the accommodation of workmen was commenced at this time. Work continued in 1948 with the establishment of work facilities, including the erection of two large excavators. The Rocky Valley Dam was completed in 1959.ray meyer, blairs hut, falls creek, victorian snowfields