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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
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 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Valentine Series No.2428. Postcard of the Grand Canyon, Grampians." Valentine Publishing Co. Melbourne and Sydney" ---"Valentines Real Photo Series" on reverse of postcard.There are rocky ranges on both sides with a gap in the middle. A mountain range is in the background.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
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 - B/W
Coronation Chair, Mt. Victory, Grampians, written on front of photo.Woman seated on peculiar corkscrew shaped rock formation,trees with bushes at bottom,sky back ground.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured
The "Nerve Test" with Bellfield Peak beyond,the Grampians, Victoria. Postcard by Nuclorvue Productions Pty. Ltd.Young man crouched on top of narrow rocky outcrop, mountains in background,steep ravines on either side.Postcard/letter no date except Tuesday,7th.scenery, grampians ranges -
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
Peak is Mt. Rosea.Photo shows 4 people standing on a rocky outcrop.scenery, peaks -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
Valley in photo is Fyans. Peak is thought to be Bellfield. Photo shows a man seated on rocky outcrop looking out over a valley. he is wearing a hat and suit coat.scenery, peaks -
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
Waterfall is known as Bridal Veil and is on the Wonderland/Pinnacle walk. The photo is typical of those produced by 'Victorian Railways' for tourism.Photo shows a young woman standing beside a waterfall. A rock overhang appears at top of photo with rock rubble and reeds in foreground.No.65scenery, waterfalls -
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
The four scenes are 1) Venus Baths [top left],2) Mackenzie Falls[top right],3) The Grand Canyon[bottom left],4)Bridge and Road at Halls Gap[bottom right]. A centre view in an oval frame is The Pinnacle and a scroll with 'Views of the Grampians' written on it appearing below the frame. A scrolled frame runs top and bottom of the four scenes.Photo is a copy of a postcard, depicting four scenes in the Wonderland Range.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured
This postcard was printed in Germany and hand coloured. The name of the waterfall is not givenPostcard showing two men, with hands on hips, standing beside a waterfall. The waterfall flows over two rock ledges. Both men are wearing hats. A tree stands almost centre foreground and runs to the top of the card. The postcard has been hand coloured.Waterfall Grampians, Stawell printed on the bottom of the postcard in red.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo is of the Fyans Valley, taken from Chatauqua Peak. Lake Bellfield and Mount William can be seen in the background. The photo belonged to the Forestry Commission Victoria.A photo of a valley between mountain ranges. A lake can be seen in the background. A road runs through the middle of the valley with houses on both sides."Fyans Vaslley from Chataqua Peak. Incl L. Bellfield & Halls Gap. photo belongs to F.C.V. Stawell. Return to V. Young, Horsham" written on back in green pencil. The "Chatauqua Peak" has been overwritten in black-lead pencil. "LC.71" is also written on the back in black-lead pencil.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured
Postcard is one of the Valentine series and is of the Epacris Falls, The postcard has been to Ida (who would probably be Ida Warren). Mention was made of Paddy (who was probably Paddy Smith,adopted son of the Warrens at Myrtlebank)Postcard shows 2 men at foot of a waterfall. the waterfall appears in the foreground of the postcard. Colouring of postcard looks artificial as does the flow of the waterfall.V.G.252(on front) Epacris Falls.The Grampians.Victoria.(on front)Post Card.-Printed in Great Britain.This space may be usedfor communication. The address only to be written here.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured, C 1906
Postcard has been addressed to Miss E. Westmoreland Child St. Stawell, with the message "Many Happy Returns from Jurgums? The coloured postcard was printed in Germany. Date of message 13.10.06. Scan of rear saved as Rec601b.Postcard shows a man sitting on a rock in the middle of a creek. There are many big boulders and bush on both sides. A gum tree with a white trunk stands in the middle foreground.scenery, stoney creek -
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 1960s (?)
This is a photo of Zumsteins picnic area (before the pine trees were removed).The photo shows a woman walking in a picnic area, holding the hand of a toddler and a little girl. On the far left a person is sitting at a picnic table under a tree. A Vauxhall car is parked beside the table. The area has a large number of trees, some of which are non-native pine trees.scenery, zumsteins