This is a photo of a lithograph by Eugene von Guerard (1811-1901), "Source of the Wannon", circa 1866-1868. The peaks in the distance are Mr Abrupt and Signal Peak.This is a photo of a lithograph. It is a stylised view of a mountain range with sharp rocky peaks with a valley through the centre. A river meanders down the valley. There are eucalyptus trees in the foreground and two figures can be seen in the left foreground.Photo printers stamp in back is "H/GAP0007 NNNAA"painting, landscape

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

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

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 Camping reserve on Flower Show Day in 1950. This is the main road looking towards the stores from Grampian House.The photo shows a road with trees growing on either side. There are cars parked on either side of the road and people standing and walking along the road. In the centre there are two cars driving along the road towards the camera.events, wildflower show

In 1987 the Halls Gap Flower Show ran a procession for the opening.The photo shows a woman holding a small terrier in her arms. She has a sprig of flowers in her hand and is wearing a hat and sun-glasses."1987 (1) H.G.F.S." written in ink on back.events, wildflower show

Period unknown. A postcard depicting "Clematis". mkThe postcard is written on the back to "My dear little Ida" from "Aunt". See photo stored in "Adittional Images" for full text.The postcard depicts wildflowers (Clematis) climbing up a tree/stump."The Rose Series, P. 1800 Australian Wild Flowers - "Clematis"" written on bottom border of postcard. There is a letter written in black ink on the rear of the postcard - see "Additional Images".natural history, flora

Ararat pipe band member taking part in the street parade held before the opening of the 1987 Halls Gap Flower Show.The photo is a close-up of a young woman in "Scottish dress" playing the bagpipes. The photo is taken from a position beside and slightly behind the woman."1987 (1) H.G.F.S." written in ink on back.events, wildflower show

Location and women not identified.The photo shows two young women, at the top of the picture, beside a cascading waterfall. A large, twisted, leafless branch of a tree extends out over the main drop of the falls.scenery, waterfalls

A photo of the "Garden Flowers" display from one of the earliest Wildflower Shows.The photo shows a display comprising a table of floral arrangements in vases with panels of photos behind it."One of the first Flower Shows. Garden Flowers 1938 Ida Stanton" written on rear in pen.events, wildflower show

A photo taken in the Halls Gap Hall at what is said to be one of the best of the early Flower Shows of native flowers. The first flower show was held in 1933 at the suggestion of local resident Jack Watson. Four years later head teacher Grant Greenwood suggested a show be held and due to its success it continues to this day (2010).The photo shows floral displays, arranged on tables along walls and in the centre of a room. There is a bench seat in front of the table in the centre of the room (right side of the photo). Photos and paintings can be seen on the wall on the left side of the photo. "One of the first flower shows Native Flowers Ida Stanton" hand written in pen on back of phto.events, wildflower show

This is a photo taken at the Methodist Flower Show held in Spring 1959 in Pomonal.The photo shows a selection of flowers in vases displayed on a trestle table along a wall.events, wildflower show

The photo was taken at the Halls Gap Wildflower Show in October 1986 (perhaps at the parade held that year?).The photo shows a young boy (perhaps 8 or 9 yo) surrounded by adults, as can be seen by arms and shoulders. The image has been altered to show an uneven cameo image of the boy.events, wildflower show

The woman in the photo is Goldie (Anne) Warren. The children are (from left) Warren Cavanagh, Carol Cavanagh, David Cavanagh, Janice Warren, Val Warren, Hilary Warren. Goldie Warren never married. The fowl yard was a couple of blocks over from Myrtlebank, a guest house run by the Warrens.The photo shows a woman and six children (two boys and four girls) feeding chickens.people, warren

The woman on the right is Mrs Nally, nee Lawson. The man next to her is her husband Pat Nally (a policeman from Port Fairy). The young girl is Patricia Nally. The man lying on the ground next to the car is William Parfett. next to him is (?) Lawson, the boy is either David or Robert Parfett (they were twins). The photo was taken at Zumsteins Campground.The photo shows a group of people (six men, one boy, one woman and one girl) seated and kneeling around a car and caravan. The car bonnet it raised and there is a man's hat sitting on the right headlight.people, tourists

This is a portrait of Robert Graham's family. For further information about Robert Graham see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 61-68 & 121.The photo shows a portrait of one woman (seated), two men at the back, three boys flanking the men and a young girl standing behind and to the right (photo left) of the woman.people, graham

This is a portrait of Goldie Warren, aged at approx. 22-23 years old. She was the owner of Myrlebank for many years.A portrait of a young woman holding a bunch of flowers.people, warren, accommodation, myrtlebank

Photo of foot-bridge over the Wannon crossing. c1920-Photo shows 2 women one seated, one standing on a wooden foot-bridge; both are wearing overcoats, one is wearing a hat. The bridge has post & wire fence on one side. Bush in background is thick so too reeds & rushes.structures, bridges

Thomson's Cafe in Halls Gap. This building is now (2010) part of Mangle's Shop.The photo is a close up of a shop with a large sign on the roof reading "Thomson's Sore and cafe, Home Made Cakes". There are two small trees in front of the shop and a bicycle parked on the right hand side of the store veranda, under a "Peters" sign."Printed by K C Shuttleworth" stamped on back in purple ink.buildings, shops

A photo of the Taylor's Store and Cafe in Halls Gap. The car, a 1926 Buick, belonged to the donor's father and the photo was taken by the donor's parents.A photo mounted on white cardboard shows a store with Taylor's painted on the corrugated iron roof. A sign attached to the roof reads "Store & Cafe" and advertises availability of Kodak Supplies, Circulating Library, Soft Drinks and Tobacco. To the left of the photo, in front of the store, is an old car with the drivers side door open and a woman seated in the passenger seat looking towards the camera."Store - Halls Gap 1932-33" written on top of mount board.buildings, shops, transport, cars

The store built by Jack Hemley. First Hemley's, then McIntosh's, then Taylor's and now (2010) Ralphy's. Record No. 502 shows the store with the blinds rolled up - the old posts in front and the size of the tree to the left suggest that the two photos were taken in the same era.A photo of the front of a building with a "Store & Cafe" sign on the roof. Blinds advertising various items available in the store cover the entire front of the building. two old posts stand in the foreground at the edge of the road.buildings, shops

A photo taken near Thomson's Store & cafe in Halls Gap. The back of the photo lists the names of the people as: Mollie Johnson, Gwen Stockton, Beth Evans, Julie D'Alton & Joy Stockton.The photo shows three women and two girls standing in front of a stone fence. There is a bush on the left behind the fence and to the right of the photo is a store with a truck loaded with drums and sacks and a wooden box of goods."Rose I(?) Oct 1950" written on back in blue pen. "Mollie Johnson, Gwen Stockton, Beth Evans, Julie D'Alton,Joy Stockton" written on bak in black pen.buildings, shops

A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

A photo of a floral display of native flowers. Display seems to be in a light coloured, woven basket.events, wildflower show

Reverse----- Stacks of wattle bark bundlesBlack and White photo showing stacks of bundled wattle bark ready for transporting to mill. Weather board house in far distance.Reverse----- Stacks of wattle bark bundlestimber industries, wattlebark stripping

This property was known as Mokepilly Station ( name on back of photo is spelt 'Mokepilli'.For further reference see p.2,p.92,116,119,121, Victoria's Wonderland.Photo shows a body of water in foreground with a collection of buildings on opposite bank. there are a number of large gum trees on both sides of water. The buildings appear to be a farmhouse and outbuildings that have thatched roofs. There is extensive fencing.buildings, houses

Photo is said to be of Schoolers' homestead,Lake Lonsdale. Miss Scouller was the teacher at Halls Gap Primary school in 1921.Spelling of Schooler varies from that on front of photo to 'Scouller' which appears in book "Bridging the Gap'.Photo shows bark roofed building on a bank of a body of water . A number of large gum trees surround the buildings-- tree reflections can be seen in the water. There appears to be extensive fencing around the buildings. The homestead is not visible.buildings, houses

This windowless bark hut would have been used by stockmen who looked after sheep and cattle in the Fyans Valley. This hut was situated at the site later named the Borough Huts. See p8 Bridging the Gap Photo shows a man sitting outside a wooden slab hut. The hut has a tin flashing along top roof line. Man is wearing a hat and tie. A gun is leaning up against wall of hut. A sheep or cattle race can be seen in left corner of photo. buildings, houses

Jane and Samuel Delley emigrated to Australia in 1857. By 1870 they and their young family had settled in the area at the entrance of the Fyans Valley and on the west of Fyans Creek. There they built a home and recognising the needs of passing travellers and timber-getters, they established Delley's Inn, providing food and refreshments to all in need.Timber dwelling with bark roof and two chimneys, one at either side of the house. In front stand four men and two women with two wagon drays in the foreground. The area is enclosed by picket fencing close to the house and a rough timber fence on the rear of the boundary. Delley's Inn,1870 on reverse in pencilbuildings, houses, accommodation, delley's inn

Cottage once stood in the Mafeking area and was owned in the 1920s/1930s by a prospector and timber worker, name unknown.Wooden slab cottage with corrugated iron roof in apparent good condition. Small front yard enclosed in picket fence, bracken in forefront and eocalypt trees at rear.buildings, houses