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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - Riding Crop, c.1918
Riding crops favoured by Officers in First World War and between wars. Attraction declined with loss of horses and mechanization.Limited display valueTwo platted leather riding crops - one having two .303 rounds arrange as handle, however end flap is missing.saddlery, riding crops, leathercraft, horse riding equipment, bullet casings, wwi, 1914-1918, world war one, first world war, mounted soldiers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PACIFIC BRASS QUINTET OF LOS ANGELES
Pacific Brass Quintet of Los Angeles. A Musica Viva attraction. C1970's. Stamp of Music Advancement Society Bendigo. Mark Bedell - trumpet, Russell Kidd - trumpet, James Sawyer - trombone, Todd Miller - french horn, Ed Welter - tuba.event, entertainment, music, pacific brass quintet of los angeles, musica viva, music advancement society bendigo, mark bedell, russell kidd, james sawyer, todd miller, ed welter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOLD-OUT: BENDIGO THE CITY OF TREES AND SUNSHINE
Fold-out - ''Bendigo - the City of trees and sunshine''. Eight B&W photographs of Bendigo attractions; issued by the Advance Bendigo and the North League (in conjunction with the Victorian Railways). Includes back page information about Bendigo in summary and fares by rail from Melbourne.Boltons Print Bendigobendigo, tourism, brochure, post office, lake weeroona, the fernery, rosalind park. allans walk, pall mall, alexandra fountain, memorial hall. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAMWAYS MUSEUM BROCHURE
Two (2) white 3 fold papers with sepia print. Eight (8) photos of types of tramcar with brief description. Bendigo Trust attraction - Central Deborah Gold Mine & Dai gum San Wax Museum. Also opening hours mentioned.Bendigo Trust.person, individual, basil miller -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure, Casterton, Focus of the South West, n.d
From the collection of Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesTourist brochure, 'Casterton Focus of the South-West. Single sheet glossy paper, folded in 4; mushroom coloured, black pen and ink image of Casterton Railway Station on front. Printed both sides with photos and descriptions of Casterton and District attractions, plus advertising.casterton, tourism, tourist information, advertising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION - BENDIGO & DISTRICT TOURIST GUIDE
Pamphlet produced by the Bendigo and District Tourist Association Bendigo & District tourist guide Pamphlet highlights: historic buildings goldmines art gallery, museums, parks and gardens annual features district attractions city and district map One page , four fold pamphletBendigo and District Tourist Association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Article, A Young ministry
Article from Uniting Church magazine 'Crosslight'. rev Ron Rosinsky seeks to offer many points of attraction to young people in Melbourne Eastern suburbs., e.g. jazz, drama, coffee shop, basketball. He has formed the Nunawading Young Adult Ministry.nunawading uniting church, nunawading, churches, nunawading young adult ministry, rosinsky, ron (rev), balshaw, david, walker, kirsty, huang, seak-king -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Tourist Directory 1981 and Guide to Phillip Island & surrounds 1995
HistoricalLarge black booklet with brightly coloured cover with tourist photos. Inside is black type with descriptions, maps, advertisements and photos. Guide is smaller with white and red writing and maps. Inside it has red writing on history, climate and information on Phillip Island and small advertisements of attractions.Tourist Directory, Published by Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority Victoria. Printed by Standard Newspapers, Cheltenham. Guide to Phillip Island & surrounds.Phillip Island Information Centre RMB 1305 Newhaven.tourism, tourist brochure, accomodation, restaurants, map of phillip island -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ella Webb, Warrnambool artist, Street Walks of Warrnambool, 2018
This is a tourist guide to Warrnambool produced by a local artist, Ella Webb, in conjunction with the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. It includes a sketch map showing the location of some points of interest – buildings and sites of historical interest, places of interest that are no longer existing, some natural features (mainly along the coast) and some information about incidents and people in the past. It is an attractive broadsheet that is a useful guide for visitors to Warrnambool. This sheet is of interest as a modern-day tourist map produced in an artistic fashion by a local Warrnambool artist.This is a single sheet of thick paper printed on both sides in green, brown, yellow and beige tonings. One side of the sheet has sketches of buildings and places of interest and printing and the other side has a sketch map of some of the main streets of Warrnambool and some of its attractions. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Multiple, Demolition of Iceland Building, 28 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 19 July 2019, 19/7/2019
Built in 1970 by Pat Burley, Iceland was a popular attraction, with bands as well as ice skating. It was sold in 1981, and subsequently was converted into various business units. 4 photos taken during the demolition if the old Ringwood Ice-skating Rink building, Iceland, 28 Maroondah Highway between New Street and the freeway. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - Mt Beauty, Official S.E.C.V. photos
The Mt Beauty Golf Course was a tourist attraction during the warmer months. The SECV Gate controlled entry to the KHES only allowing permitted workers. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Robin Boyd, (Australia finally stopped identifying...)
Discusses Australia's attraction to America post World War Two. Boyd argues that it is important for Australians and Americans to gain a mutual understanding of each other.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesPencil mark up on second pageamerica, william wentworth, dr. robin brett, second world war, britain, robin boyd -
Melbourne Royal
Photograph
Since 1964, the Animal Nursery has been a popular attraction at the Melbourne Royal Show, allowing visitors to get up close to farm animals.Colour photograph, landscape, printed on glossy paper.pigs, animal nursery, piglet, pig -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - DISCOVER VICTORIA, 1979
Discover Victoria, soft cover 104 pages with maps, black and white & colour illustrations, published by Decalon Pty Ltd Melbourne. This book, with the compliments of The Department of State Development, Decentralization and Tourism is designed to introduce you to the many tourist attractions in the twelve regions of Victoria, the garden state.Bob Moorsvictoria, history, people and places in victoria. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SERVICEMAN'S CLUB, C.1994
These two images are most likely at the opening of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club after the renovations finished early in 1994. On the left is Bill Clarke, next to him is Max O’Haloran. William (Bill) Clarke was President of the Servicemen’s Club from 1992 - 96. Max O’Haloran was President of the Club 1991 - 2, he was also President of the Bendigo RSL on two occasions. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2.1) Photograph colour showing the front of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club, a ballon is showing overhead. .2) photograph colour showing an advertisement for some of the Clubs attractions. .3) & .4) photographs colour shows the same two men from different angles in front of the Servicemen’s Club.brsl, smirsl, bdsc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - THE GO IN BENDIGO - MAGAZINE, April 1986
Magazine - 16 page guide for visitors and residents of Bendigo. Vol.2, Issue 4, April 1986. Includes tourist attractions, wineries, dining out, with a map on the back page. Sketch of the Bendigo Pottery by Stan Thomas on front cover. Editor Barry McNaught. Publisher not mentioned. bendigo attractions, bendigo pottery, stan thomas, barry mcnaught, rosalind park, gail tavener, arakoon resort -
Cockatoo History & Heritage Group
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Fern Bower, Tourist Track, Cockatoo, VIC
Cockatoo's Tourist Track featured in many postcards that were produced. It was an important attraction for the many holiday makers that came to Cockatoo in the early part of last century.The Tourist Track extended along the Cockatoo Creek, crossing the creek in various parts. It seemingly followed the creek until it ended in the vicinity of Mountain Rd and started near the swimming pool.Original Postcard - The Rose Series P 1619 cockatoo creek, tourist track, rose series postcard, cockatoo victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photographs, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Valentine's Snapshots MARYSVILLE, Victoria, 1923-1963
This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Marysville and surrounds such as waterfalls and rivers. Valentines snapshots were done of many places world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.Early photographs of Marysville and surrounds. Published by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Valentine's Snapshots/ MARYSVILLE, Victoria/ 12 Real Photographs for Your Album/ Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne./ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN HONEYMOON 13/9/41/ JACK AND NORMA HIDSONcora lynn falls marysville no. 1, stevenson's falls marysville no. 2, keppels falls marysville no. 2, cumberland falls marysville no. 3, main street marysville, cumberland falls marysville no. 5, taggerty river marysville no. 7, mount gordon marysville no. 8, the old ford marysville no. 9, nicholls lookout marysville no. 10, taggerty river marysville no. 11, on the acheron way to marysville no. 12, souvenir, valentine publishing co, marysville, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - A LONG TIME AGO: THE HISTORY OF THE MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO LINE
'A LONG TIME AGO: THE HISTORY OF THE MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO LINE' Bi-fold publication. A schematic 'strip' map of the line with particular places (approx 40) marked on the route with short descriptions of these sites. Concise description of the construction of the line; a summary of present attractions for the visitor to Bendigo and V/Line information.Walker Printing Bendigorailways, bendigo to melbourne, brochure, barkers creek , harcourt, elphinstone tunnel, malsmbury, malmsbury viaduct, kyneton, carlsruhe, hanging rock, woodend, mount macedon, riddells creek, clarkefield hotel, rupertswood, sunbury, diggers rest, sydenham, st albans, spencer street. v/line. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE 1985 EXCURSIONS GUIDE TO BENDIGO, 1985
28 page soft cover booklet 'The 1985 Excursions Guide to Bendigo, the Golden Heart of Victoria'. A detailed listing of Bendigo's attractions and businesses suitable for student groups (as well as family visitors). Produced by John Price (Audio Visual Rescources Centre) on behalf of the Bendigo District Education CommitteeJohn Price -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO TOURISM BOARD NEWSLETTER
Twelve pages newsletter published by the Bendigo Tourism Board in 1991. Winter in Bendigo, where to go and what to see. Listing what's on in June, July and August. Inside listings of' Bendigo tourist attractions, Potteries, Galleries, Markets, Wineries, A walk around Bendigo, Dining, Entertainment, sporting, Gardens, Surroundings.bendigo, tourism, bendigo tourism board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, City of Melbourne, "Inner City Transport Map", c1990
Map - 6 fold DL - full colour titled "Inner City Transport Map", providing information for Tourist Information centres, Metlink. Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle, and two maps, one provided by Melway giving a list of attractions. Published by City of Melbourne, Melway and Metlink with each of their logos.trams, tramways, map, public transport, city of melbourne, metlink -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Ideal City City Warrnambool On The Sea, post 1943
Documents tourist attractions and businesses operating in City. Tourist Guide. Where to go, what to do. To advance Warrnambool. 'The Ideal City' Victoria Premier Health and Holiday Resorts, Price 60cRelates partly to almanacs and other tourist guides to highlight tourist attractions and business owners and addresses. It provides a snapshot of businesses at the time through the advertisements Light card cover, red print with blue photograph. 32 pages, double sided black printwarrnambool, the ideal city, tourism, victoria, warrnambool progress and tourist association -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - sepia photograph, Dufty & Stout, Municipal Gardens, Brighton, c. 1905
The Municipal Gardens, Brighton, located at Brighton Breach, were known for their topiary art. They were a great attraction in the early 20th century; people came from all over Melbourne to picnic.municipal gardens, garden, park, brighton, brighton beach, topiary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: ARTICLE INTEREST IN GOLD HISTORY
Article, Bendigo Advertiser 16th October 1970, on speech given by Professor Brian Lewis, lecturer in architecture, Melbourne University when addressing the Rotary Club of South Bendigo. He believed that ' Bendigo with its genuine gold history and availability of gold mining equipment was ideally situated to deveop this asset as a tourist attraction'.bendigo, mining, tourism -
Clunes Museum
Poster, 2010
1 x Green coloured poster with black printing advertising the 150th Clunes Show (Agricultural) to be held 20 November 2010 1 x White poster with colour printing advertising attractions and competitions for the Clunes Show to be held 20 November 20, 2010 with entries close date of 16 November, 2010clunes 150th show, clunes show -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, London Bus Company, "City Circle Heritage Tour - Ballarat", c1998
Full colour pamphlet, advertising Ballarat "City Circle Heritage Tour" using a London style double deck bus, red, visiting various attractions. Gives fares, timetable and contact details etc. Operated by the London Bus Company See also Reg Item 901 for a mention of this service - dates it c1998.trams, tramways, visitors, ballarat, buses, tours -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Red Cross Caulfield Grand Carnival & Fair Grand Gala Day
Advertising a Grand Gala Day at Elwood Beach, organised by Elwood Life Saving Club and the Elsternwick Friendly Societies and Trades Club to aid the Red Cross. Attractions outlined. Admission free but collection on grounds.Paper, brown-coloured, printed in black on one sideelwood life saving club, elsternwick friendly societies and trades club, wwi fund-raising -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Booklet, Co-operative Press, Bendigo for Sunny Carefree Restful Days, 1947
A promotional publication to attract and encourage tourism to the district. Includes information about geographic location, climate and attractions. Businesses advertising is very eclectic and includes fashion houses, breweries, cafes and the School of Mines and Industry.Thirty six booklet promoting popular sites, events and businesses in Bendigo. Printed in three colour. Right hand page has the slogan BENDIGO "For That Dreamed - of Holiday" with images and text. Left page has full and half page advertisements for businesses, buildings and events.Bendigo / For / Sunny / Carefree / Restful / Days .../ An Australian Tourist / Publicationcity of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, The Met, "Melbourne City Guide", March 1991
Map issued by The Met, March 1991 based on a Melway map of the Central city area providing details of tram, bus and trains, attractions, major institutions, tourism information, and dining out areas or streets. Demonstrates a map produced by The Met to assist Melbourne visitors.Map - 14 fold printed on gloss paper.trams, tramways, the met, maps, melbourne, cbd