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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - SHORT SLEEVED EMU CREEK BUSH BAND T-SHIRT, 1990'S
Clothing. Mid blue/grey cotton/polyester fabric, with a round neckline, and 8.5 cm long placket at centre front, which fastens with three plastic, 1 cm diameter grey buttons. Below the placket the logo of the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and the caricature of an Emu's head, are portrayed in a shield shape. A cotton tag at the back neckline gives the size XL, while a larger cotton tag has L.BAKER, 054 41 7555, perhaps the maker or the screen printer. A 7 cm long split at the lower edge of each side seam. Worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band, circa 1990's.THE CELEBRATED EMU CREEK BUSH BANDcostume, male, t-shirt -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Bank erosion on Deep Creek, 1976
Colour photograph of creek bank erosion on Deep Creek probably at Arthurs Creekarthurs creek, deep creek, erosion, bank -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, T.F. McGauran, William Couty of Borong 1891, 1891
Stawell Water Supply Reserve. Grampians State Forest. Dairy Creek, Fyans Creek, Barney's Creek, Bovine Creek, Glasstree Creek, Stoney Creek. Stawell Water Supply Aquaduct Fkuming Tunnel.A2 Parish Map of Willam Inculdin Stawell Water Supply Reserve and Creeks. Marked in redPhoto Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey Melbourne. By T.F. McGauran 20.07.91 water supply survey -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2019
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2019 the Kangaroo Hoppet attracted 1070 entries from 26 nations. The Men's Winner was Valerio Leccardi from Switzerland in a time of 1:43:19.5. The winner of the Women's event was Iris Pessey of France in a time of 2:04:29.2. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring an image of a lone skier with mountains in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. FIS and Kangaroo Hoppet are across the bottom of the poster. Text: KANGAROO HOPPET No. 29 24 August 2019 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA 7 km 21 km 42 km Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Olinda Creek, 1910
Taken in 1910, this section of the Olinda Creek is in the gully behind the home of George Barber.Black and white photograph with a creek running through the centre surrounded by ferns and tree ferns. A man is leaning on rocks beside the creek on the RHS.olinda creek, creek, george barber, tree fern -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph – Photocopy of black and white photograph of Bogong Creek Race Line. 17/1/51, 17/01/1951
A start on the construction of Bogong Creek race line was made at the commencement of winter in 1948. Work proceeded in the following years when work on the High Plains was not practicable. In January, 1951 the special trimming machine, the special slip form and concrete mixing and placing equipment was put into service. A shortage of cement caused some delays as well as a sudden financial recession. The race line was completed and put into service in 1952.An historical record showing the machinery used during this time, the number of workers and supervisors involved and the mountainous terrain where they worked. It also demonstrates the OH&S of the period with workers mostly in street clothing with no hard hats or other safety equipment. Several workers can be seen working shirtless or in singlets.Photocopy of a black and white SECV photograph No: K 6209 labelled Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700. Depicting large group of workers and supervisors working at the site. Dated 17/1/52Printed underneath the photograph: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 17/1/51 Time: 10.30am No: K 6209 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700 bogong creek raceline; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Deep Creek running from school to reserve where swimming took place. One of a series of 4 photographs of the Bulla Valley and Deep Creek.Faded black and white photo of Deep Creek. Mounted on cardboard.deep creek, bulla bridge, waterways, bulla, george evans collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Sawpit Creek at the junction of Campbell and Watkins Street, Diamond Creek Township, 8 April 1977
Colour photograph. Sawpit Creek at the junction of Campbell and Watkins Street, Diamond Creek Township. The Diamond Creek in flood at Diamond Creek township, 8 April 1977 Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, flooding, nillumbik historical society, give way, sawpit creek, campbell street, watkins street -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Reserve, Canterbury, Bennet, Mavis and Potts, Annette, 1/05/1989 12:00:00 AM
... Creeks ...Copy of correspondence to John Niemann Manager, Urban Design, City of Camberwell requesting the creek at the end of Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Canterbury be named Shrublands Creek Reserve, and the letter in reply from the City of Camberwell agreeing to the request.canterbury, vaughan avenue, flinders street, city of camberwell, shrublands creek reserve, creeks, potts> annette, bennett> mavis -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
ROBINSONS WHIM HORSE PUDDLING MACHINE F. CREEKPHOTOCOPY OF LITHOGRAPH OF HORSE PUDDLING MACHINE F. CREEKlocal history, photography, photographs, mining -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Film - Flooding at Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve October 7 2022, Lisa Gervasoni, Video of flooding on Wild Cat Creek, 07/10/2022
Wild Car Creek usually gently flows through Hepburn Springs Reserve. After a rainstorm on 05 October the creek flooded, covering the mineral water springs at Hepburn Springs Reserve.Flooding at Wild Car Creek at Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve flooding at hepburn mineral springs reserve, hepburn springs reserve., mineral water, wild cat creek, locarno mineral water spring -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Ceramic, Lidded Container, c1988
Sweenies Creek Pottery was located at 1507 Strathfieldsaye Rd, Axe Creek. Owned and run by Graham Masters, he specialises in a patented technique of low relief stoneware depicting Australian animals and landscapes. Graham Masters graduated from Bendigo Institute of Technology in 197 with a Diploma of Art and Design in Ceramics. He operated a pottery for a year in Bendigo, before working at Maldon Pottery, Maldon, Victoria, with Neville Wilson and Thomas Metcalf. He left Maldon to set up his own pottery at Sweenies Creek in 1984 and has been there ever since. Pierced lidded container by Sweeney Creek Potteryceramics, sweenies creek pottery, australian studio pottery -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 14/08/1909
The Jackson Creek flooded on 14 August 1909 when the creek was 32 feet above sea level.A sepia photograph of the Jackson Creek in flood. Goonawarra winery is in the background. Unmounted postcardjackson's creek, goonawarra farm, sunbury, floods, gregor, bob, billinghurst, beryl, francey, sandra, alex, bridges, macedon street bridge, george evans collection -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Falls Creek 1992 For The Best Snow Falls
A part of a yearly marketing magazine program promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. It includes 28 pages of comprehensive information and maps describing resort facilities, different runs and access to the snow. Available accommodation is explained with the inclusion of tariffs for 25 different venues in both lodges and apartments for 1992. Transport, ski hire, other village services and insurance and booking agents are also explained. This issue was published for the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Victorian Tourism Commission.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled "Falls Creek 1992 For The Best Snow Falls". It is a comprehensive guide to activities, accommodation and services in Falls Creek.falls creek marketing, accommodation falls creek, facilities falls creek, falls creek chamber of commerce -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, View across the creek flats towards Diamond Creek township
Undated black and white photograph of view across the creek flats towards Diamond Creek township showing the railway line, with the Diamond Creek under flood. Situated behind the vicinity of Diamond Valley College, Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek. Diamond Valley College was formed in 1989 from the almagamation of Diamond Creek Technical School and Hurstbridge High School. Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, nillumbik historical society -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Plan - Leases of part of Falls Creek Tourist Area, 1984
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th May 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. This map is significant because it documents boundaries of early leases in Falls Creek Tourist Area.This map is part of Bob Hymans documents. It is a large Surveyor's Plan of a section of the Falls Creek Tourist Area. It is endorsed by J Parker, Chief Surveyor of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on 27-3-84. It shows streets, lot numbers and measurements. It was a compilation created from existing lease maps. Heading - PART OF FALLS CREEK TOURIST AREA PART OF CROWN ALLOTMENT 1 PARISH OF CARRUNO PART OF CROWN ALLOTMENT 1 PARISH OF DARBALANG COUNTY OF BOGONGmap of falls creek, falls creek leases, falls creek 1980s -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1880
AN ETCHING OF VERY EARLY CLUNES. TREE GUARDS AROUND TREES ALONG CREEK BANK, ORIGINAL NAMED TULLAROOP CREEK.CLUNES TOWNSHIP, CRESWICK CREEK, DOUBLE STORY BUILDINGS AND MINE POPPET HEADS.TOWN OF CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes township. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Souvenir Postcard Folder – Falls Creek Ski Village
After World War II, the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme was started in the Kiewa River valley by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. On land previously used only for summer cattle grazing in the natural alpine grasslands, the first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the scheme. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Falls Creek Post Office opened on 9 June 1958 (with telegraph and telephone facilities only until 1964) .Despite strong opposition from the head of the Kiewa scheme, who didn't want tourists clogging up his roads and destroying his "dry" construction camps by bringing in booze, Falls Creek boomed as much as Hotham, partly owing to its relatively good access road. Early lodges included Bogong (c.1946), Skyline (1947), Albury (1949), Myrtleford (1949) and Dawn (c.1950).The souvenir postcard photographed and produced by an enterprising local businessman Mr S K Pearce, was produced as a memento for skiers and other visitors to the Falls Creek and Mt Beauty area to send to family and friends as a reminder of their visit to the region, or to keep as a personal souvenir. It presented an excellent promotional opportunity for enterprising local businessmen to promote the area to skiers and tourists near and far. It also presents an excellent pictorial history of the falls creek area around the late 1950’s to early 1960’sColour postcard folder (unused) containing 13 photographs of the Falls Creek ski area and surrounds. Inside cover has a brief description of the area and the services available to visitors Printed on front cover- FALLS CREEK SKI VILLAGE. Your Souvenir Folder Photo of skiing slopes of the village Inside front flap - a brief description of the Falls Creek area and the services available to visitors 1. Diana Lodge parking area and Spion Kopje 2. Winterhaven Lodge 3. Ski Hirage Centre and skiing slopes 4. Ski Lodges from main road 5. Nelse and Arundel Lodges 6. Day visitors’ shelter and parking area 7. Summit T-Bar lift 8. Spur T-bar looking towards Village and Spion Kopje 9. T-bar lower station and Snow Crystal Inn 10. ‘Akja’ rescue sled in use 11. Falls Creek road and Grand Coeur Lodge annex 12. Rope tows and beginner slopes 13. Back cover- Published by Nucolorvue Pty Ltd Mentone Vic. Printed in Australia For S.K.Pearce Pty Ltd Tawonga and Mt Beauty falls creek, snow, bogong high plains, victorian alps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1897
The photo shows miners looking for gold at Dead Horse Creek at Club Terrace. The subjects are unknown.This is a pictorial record of gold mining in East Gippsland in the late 19th century.A yellowed black / white photograph on grey buff card. It is of seven men in the bush mining for gold.on back - "Dead Horse Creek - Club Terrace, 1897"gold-mining gold-panning-club-terrace dead-horse-creek-gold -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2017
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2017 the Men's Winner was Miles Havlick from USA in a time of 1:37:24.2. The winner of the Women's event was Barbara Jezersek of Australia in a time of 1:46:59.8. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring two Australian skiers on a downhill slope with a group of spectators in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and FIS are across the bottom of the poster. To the left of image: KANGAROO HOPPET 26 August 2017 42 km 21 km 7 km FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au Photo: Mike - www.fallscreekphotos.com.aukangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1924
Miss Catt boarded in Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, in 1924, and walked all the way to Bunga Creek school from Lakes Entrance.Black and white photograph showing Miss Catt, teacher at Bunga Creek Primary School No. 336, East Gippsland. Bunga Creek Victoriaschools -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Opening of the footbridge across Back Creek, 1936
... creeks ...This photo was taken at the opening of the footbridge over Back Creek by Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria, in 1936. He is cutting bunting draped along the bridge rails. South Surrey Park was developed on land which had been the property of the Kleinert family. Their land extended from Union Road to Essex Road. They ran horses, ducks and fowls and Emily Kleinert grew flowers. Alan Holt research: Lot 6 was sold to Martin Klienert by Karl Richter in 1860 together with a portion of another adjacent lot. From 1860-1885 Martin worked it as a market garden leasing some land for grazing when it was not required for gardening. He died in 1898. In a formal document, William declared he was the son of Martin "who purchased land in 1860, died in 1898 and the land has been continually occupied by father and family since. It has been cultivated as a market garden; when not being used for gardening it was let for cultivation and grazing." William died in 1939 and the property passed to his sons Martin and Ernest. The family sold the land to the Camberwell Council in the 1950s.This photo is significant as it documents the change from rural to urban land use in the area.Black and white photo taken at the opening of the footbridge across Back Creek in the area later known as South Surrey Park. Back Creek runs diagonally through the photo with a wooden footbridge prominent. Dignitaries are gathered on the bridge. A tent and houses can just be distinguished in the background.parks and reserves, creeks, south surrey park, civic occasion, official events, back creek, verdun street, footbridges, governor of victoria, sir winston duggan, surrey hills, kleinert family, (mr) karl richter, (mr) martin kleinert, topography -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Opening of the footbridge across Back Creek, 1936
... creeks ...This photo was taken at the opening of the footbridge over Back Creek by Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria, in 1936. He is cutting bunting draped along the bridge rails. South Surrey Park was developed on land which had been the property of the Kleinert family. Their land extended from Union Road to Essex Road. They ran horses, ducks and fowls and Emily Kleinert grew flowers. Alan Holt research: Lot 6 was sold to Martin Klienert by Karl Richter in 1860 together with a portion of another adjacent lot. From 1860-1885 Martin worked it as a market garden leasing some land for grazing when it was not required for gardening. He died in 1898. In a formal document, William declared he was the son of Martin "who purchased land in 1860, died in 1898 and the land has been continually occupied by father and family since. It has been cultivated as a market garden; when not being used for gardening it was let for cultivation and grazing." William died in 1939 and the property passed to his sons Martin and Ernest. The family sold the land to the Camberwell Council in the 1950s.This photo is significant as it documents the change from rural to urban land use in the area.Black and white photo taken at the opening of the footbridge across Back Creek in the area later known as South Surrey Park. Back Creek runs diagonally through the photo with a wooden footbridge prominent. Dignitaries are gathered on the bridge. A tent and houses can just be distinguished in the background.parks and reserves, creeks, south surrey park, civic occasion, official events, back creek, verdun street, footbridges, governor of victoria, sir winston duggan, surrey hills, kleinert family, (mr) karl richter, (mr) martin kleinert, topography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Diamond Creek from Wattletree Road, Eltham to Diamond Creek township
Black and white aerial view of Diamond Creek from Wattletree Road, Eltham to Diamond Creek Townshipeltham, drain, diamond creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Arthurs Creek near Arthurs Creek township, 1976
Colour photograph of Arthurs Creek near Arthurs Creek township. Hilly grassed landscape with cattle in the backgroundarthurs creek, cattle, farm -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St., Ringwood, looking east - 1969, 1970
Typed below photograph, "Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St. Looking east, 1969". Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek looking east at footbridge at Munro St. 1970. Pampas grass was planted years ago by Mrs. Blood".(To be verified in regards to planter). +Additional Keywords: Brown, Mrs / Blood, MrsTyped below photograph, "Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St. Looking east, 1969". Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek looking east at footbridge at Munro St. 1970. Pampas grass was planted years ago by Mrs. Brown or Mrs Blood". -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, Paul Tresize, 1998
The name Mordialloc was derived from the name Moody Yallock, which comes from the Bunurong language. The Bunurong Peoples are the Traditional Owners of this area. The name means “high water” or “high creek”. In 1839, colonial authorities declared the mouth of the creek, and an additional 830 odd acres as an Aboriginal Reserve, although this proclamation was never gazetted. The reserved land included part of the Carrum Carrum Swamp which was abundant with wild life and natural resources. Regular encroachments, including land sales which began in 1863, were made on the land until 1878 when the Reserve was declared closed, and the land was opened up to land sales. Market gardening and suburban house lots quickly began to develop, and Mordialloc became a renowned picnic and holiday site. Mordialloc Creek is a popular bay side destination for local and visitors, and is a site for boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming, along with many other activities.Colour photograph of Mordialloc Creek, looking inland. Boats are moored on either side of the creek and the Bridge Hotel is visible in the background.mordialloc, bunurong, traditional owners, suburbs, boats, fishing, waterways, hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Sawpit Creek in flood, Diamond Creek Township, 8 April 1977
Colour photograph. Sawpit Creek near the Diamond Creek in flood at Diamond Creek township, 8 April 1977 A road sign reads" DANGER ROAD FLOODED AFTER HEAVY RAIN OBSERVE MARKERS" Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, flooding, nillumbik historical society, give way, sawpit creek, campbell street, watkins street, danger, road sign -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, View of Sailor’s Creek Falls, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Views of Victoria (General Series) No.32 / 'View of Sailor’s Creek Falls’ / Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardOn Reverse: ‘The Sailor’s Creek Falls are situated near Daylesford, in one of the valleys of the Jim Crow Ranges. The Creek at this particular juncture is naturally adapted for the formation of a large reservoir. The stream of water is small during summer months, but a great body of water may sometimes be seen during the winter or wet seasons.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), sailor's creek (vic), jim crow ranges, daylesford, sailor's falls, photography - landscapes - victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, View of Sailor’s Creek Bridge, c.1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Views of Victoria (General Series) No.31 / ‘View of Sailor’s Creek Bridge’ / Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardOn Reverse" ‘Sailor’s Creek as situated in the Jim Crow Ranges, which Range forms a portion of the Great Dividing Range of Mountains in Victoria. These hills contain many romantic spots. The one which forms the subject of the present illustration is a view of the Bridge which spans the Creek. Gold has been found throughout the course of the bed of this Creek in payable quantities. The diggers, as may be seen in the photograph, have constructed sluices in the side of the embankment for the purpose of washing the fine gold contained in the wash-dirt.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), sailor's creek (vic), gold mining (vic)