The Big Tree is listed a a tree of State significance on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees of Victoria for its outstanding size, curious fusion of branches, as an outstanding example of the species and as an important landmark.A photographs of Guildford's Big Tree - a River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). The tre-es is believed to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria, and has been recorded as having a height of 30 metre, a canopy spread of 34 metres, and a trunk circumference of 9.35 metres. The tree was already an ancient giant when white settlers first arrived in the 1840s. On Saturday evening, February 28th 2015, just as dusk was falling, Guildford was hit hard by tornado-like winds, felling the big cottonwood tree down by the river, and tearing limbs from the iconic Big Tree, reducing it by an estimated one third. The debris has been cleared since then and the tree seems to have survived its ordeal, though its size is certainly diminished.big tree, guidlford, river red gum

Scene from Big Hill. Shows Stawell looking to West c 1878 Patrick Streets and Sloane Street intersection. Back of Royal Exchange Hotel Kays Foundry in Wimmera Street. Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel at right of photo. Mining poppet heads in foreground Three Whims in the foreground are North Scotchmans No 6 & 7 and South Cross in CentreSepia toned print & also a Black & White print (these photos are similar to 29.9). Photos show Western view of mining activity in Stawell c 1878. Kays Foundry on upper left and Upper Main Street on very right of photo.Stawell 1878 in Victoria.stawell, mining, panorama, streatscape

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

Unveiling stone tablet on completion of Pioneers’ Memorial 1938. Black & white photo showing His Excellency, Sir Frederick Wollaston Mann, K.C.M.G., and Lieutenant Govenor of Victoria, unveiling of stone tablet on the completed Pioneers Memorial in c 1938. Mr. W.G. Sharpley the Town Clerk on the right, holding his hat. The Memorial is situated at the top of the Big Hill, which gives a spectacular 360-degree view of the area.Unveiling stone tablet on completion of Pioneers’ Memorial c 1938. The black & white photo showing His Excellency, Sir Frederick Wollaston Mann, K.C.M.G., and Lieutenant Govenor of Victoria, unveiling of stone tablet beside the Town Clerk Mr. W.G. Sharpley. Dedicated to the Pioneers of Stawell and District - by - His Excellency Sir Frederick Woolaston Mann, K.C.M.G. Leiut. Governor of Victoria Aug. 6th 1938.stawell

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1994 StaffDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Photos of construction work at Briar Hill Primary School in 1994.Digital copy of 5 colour photographsbriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 StaffDigital copy of colour school staff photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School Choir 1934 Digital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, choir

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1975 StaffDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1980 StaffDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1982 StaffDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1987 StaffDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

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, National Centre of Biography, Australian National UniversityAn 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.Albumen silver photograph on boardprinted in ink on support l.c.: VIEW OF THE RAILWAY TUNNEL THROUGH THE BIG HILL NEAR MOUNT HERBERT. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED. printed in ink on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 10. / VIEW OF THE RAILWAY TUNNEL THROUGH THE BIG HILL NEAR MOUNT HERBERT. / This tunnel is situated on the Mount Alexander and Murray Railway Line, between Castlemaine and Sandhurst, / and is 431 yards long; the completion of this and the remaining portion of the line to Bendigo was celebrated by / great public feasting. The Tunnel is perfectly level, and the spectator is enabled to distinguish objects through it, / as may be seen by the illustration. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.l.: J.W. FORBES, Agent, printed in ink on support reverse l.c.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, MELBOURNE. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.r.: 10 Temple Court, Collins Street West.nicholas caire, landscape photography, mount herbert, railways - victoria

Class photo of Briar Hill State School 1954 Grade 2Digital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 Newcombe TeamDigital copy of colour school team photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 Rounders TeamDigital copy of colour school team photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 Soccer TeamDigital copy of colour school team photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 Whole SchoolDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1994 Whole SchoolDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1995 Whole SchoolDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1994 Grade 6Digital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

A Guide for parents of new students at Briar Hill State School in 19688 p. photocopied booklet, black and white typescriptbriar hill state school, briar hill primary school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1954 Grade 6Digital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1964 Grade 1ADigital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1966 Grade 3Digital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1968 Grade 5Digital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1969 Grade 6BDigital copy of black and white school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1977 Girl's BasketballDigital copy of colour school photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school