Leonhard Adam was a Dunera internee Camp 2 Tatura.RomanticismWatercolour painting of internee standing beside eucalypt in Tatura Internment Camp 4. The internee is wearing a dark blue jumper with a white vest underneath. He has on light blue trousers and a white hat. Camp barracks are in the background.Leonhard Adam. No. 4 Internment Camp, Victoria, Australien. 4-7 Dec 41tatura, dunera, internee camps, illustrations, watercolour

Theodore Hendy (architect) established the 1st Surrey Hills Scout Troop on 18 June 1909. His daughter was Mrs Alan Duck of Blackburn. The first edition of the troop's bulletin 'The Boomerang' was printed in January 1937. The Scout Association of Victoria have no records before 1914.Thereafter records are incomplete. The best source of information for the period 1908-1912 is 'Every Saturday' - a magazine supplement of The Age (See SLV).Vertical file of material including: 1. Letter from T.F Hendy to Baden Powell, 1909 (1 page). 2. Notes re foundation of Scouts Association in Melbourne; list of some early scoutmasters (1909-1925); and notes from Mrs A. Duck (about 1982) (1 page). 3. ‘A successful year’ from ‘’Pals annual’’, 6.11.1926 (1 page). 4. “Boomerang’’, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1937 (1 doubled page). 5. Letter from The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch archivist A.R. Milne to Mrs. J. Hall, 8.10.1981 (1 page); and lists of Masters 1914-1945 (2 pages). 6. Boy scouts: notes from Mrs. June Rimington, c. 1982/3 (4 pages). 7. Boy scouts in Surrey Hills – information from various sources, 1986 (1 page). 8. First Surrey Hills scout troop from ‘’Every Saturday’’, 259.1909 (1 page). 9. Scouting in Camberwell from ‘’The Saga of Melba’s own’’ extracts re 1908-1965 (2 pages); and notes from Scout Association archivist; and Mrs Buchanan (undated), (1 page). 10. Notes on Hendy and Apted from ‘’Edwardian Geelong, an architectural introduction’’ by Richard Aitken, November, 1979 (2 pages). 11. Notes on Hendy and Apted from ‘’The Cyclopedia of Victoria’’, undated (2 pages). 12. Scouts in Surrey Hills as per No 7, (2 pages). 13. Boy scouts in Surrey Hills/Mont Albert by Alan Holt, (undated), (1 page). 14. Boy scouts: notes on T. Hendy and Servan family, undated (1 page). 15. Extracts from Box Hill Reporter 1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1929 (2 pages). 16. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills from ‘’Victorian scout’’, October, 1926 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 17. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 8.11.1928 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 18. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 7.1.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 19. ‘Christmas good turns’ re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 7.1.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 20. ‘Correspondence: The early days’ re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 8.7.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). (mr) theodore hendy, (mr) a h chenu, (mr) harrison w s buchanan, (mr) harold simpson, 1st surrey hills scout troop, 5th camberwell scout troop, (mr) w melville hall, wyclif congregational church, (mr) r m browne, (mr) arthur swan, (mr) cecil servan, surrey gardens rotunda, (mr) william bailey, vines timber yard, (mr) eric jones, surrey hall, (mr) eric astley, all nations fete, (mr) bob clucas, 1st mont albert scout troop, (mr) herman webb

Caps were a popular form of memorabilia for Falls Creek. The badges represents various Ski Clubs and Ski Schools. The badges on this cap include three Kids Ski Club Australia - Qantas Badges, two Falls Creek Ski Club Junior Racer badges and one Love Skiing Badge with the word love represented by a heart,. There are also seven other Falls Creek badges of various designs.This cap is representative of a range of memorabilia used to promote Falls Creek,Peak cap purple textile with geometric ribbon Falls Creek Australia in light blue 13 souvineer badgesFalls Creek AUSTRALIAfalls creek, ski school, qantas, badges, skiing

Photo of a group of people on a picnic rug at Somers Camp in 1940. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees - the children of deceased servicemen. It started in the early years of Legacy with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built in the 1930s and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children.A photograph of Stan Savige at Somers Camp.Black and white photo of Stan Savige at Somers Camp 1940."Norman Smith ILC" in blue pen and "Stan Savige at Somers Camp just before his departure with 17th Bde 1940" in pencil on reverse.stan savige, somers camp, camp

Photograph made into a postcard of a group of people at Legacy Camp Yea in approx 1928. Seven men and 28 boys. Legacy has provided camps and outings for junior legatees for many years. A photo showing Legatees and boys attending a camp in late 1920s.Black and white photo a camp on a postcard."POST CARD" printed in Black ink. "Legacy Camp Yea 1928-30? Received from Josie Brown (sister of Alec and Ted Brown from Central Class?" in pencil on reverse. Legacy Camp Yea 1928-30? received from Josie Brown sister of Alec and Ted Brown from Central Class" in black ink. "D.S. Lee Yea" in black ink.camp, junior legatee outing

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early souvenir from Falls Creek Ski Village. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. In 1981 he graduated in sport psychology and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is representative of Falls Creek promotional material.A Falls Creek Sticker printed in black on a purple and white background and including the Falls Creek logo on the right hand end. SKI FALLS CREEK plus logo Come up and ski us sometime!george shirling, ski falls creek, falls creek souvenirs

These caps were donated by Blake Thompson who with his wife started skiing at Falls Creek in 1979 and were members of Aurora Lodge for many years. They wore these hats at Falls Creek and Cedarwood Lodge which had a bar in the 1990s and was seen as “the place to go.” Cedarwood was built about 1979 by Peter Hyndman. It was a large lodge with over 100 beds. Like many lodges it has now been renovated to become studio and self-contained apartments.These caps are significant because they are representative of the range of memorabilia available at Falls Creek.Two souvenir caps from Falls Creek and Cedarwood Lodge. The Falls Creek Cap is made from green tartan fabric with a green suede peak and the Falls Creek logo. The Cedarwood Lodge cap is made from blue corduroy fabric and features the multi-coloured Cedarwood Lodge logoCap1 - Below logo - FALLS CREEK Cap 2 - Cedar Wood LODGE / FALLS CREEK / AUSTRALIAfalls creek memorabilia, cedarwood lodge

This brochure was published for the 1973 winter season. IMAJ Flat 3 is part of the IMAJ apartment complex in Falls Creek, Victoria. This brochure includes information about the Falls Creek area as well as a description of the accommodation and facilities in Flat 3. An insert includes a list of tariffs for Winter '73 and an inventory of items included at this accommodation.This Brochure is important because it documents a variety of accommodation in Falls Creek.An orange, black and white brochure advertising imaj Flat Three in Falls Creek. It has an image of a downhill skier on the front. When folded out, the brochure contains detailed information about facilities provided. An image of skiers and a map of Falls Creek is on the back.At top on front: Falls Creek Below skier: FALLS CREEK imaj FLAT THREEaccommodation falls creek, imaj apartments

Fiery Creek Masonic Lodge 157 VCProvides names and addresses and where relevant, date of decease.Registration Book, label front boardorganisations, clubs, beaufort - people, masonic lodges

In 1963, along with Betty Jones and Isabel Snell, Edna Barrie was instrumental in forming the 1st Melton Cub Pack and later supported the formation of the 1st Melton Scouts Djerriwarrh Scout Troop in front of the Former Melton Wesleyan Church on Palmerston Street local special interest groups, local identities

64 p., black & white illustrationsnon-fictionmerri creek, native flora

Garden walk through various gardens in Arthurs Creek and surrounding areas. 12 page booklet, line drawings.arthurs creek mechanics institute, arthurs creek, doreen, diamond creek, hurstbridge

A collation of reminiscences, anecdotes and recorded histories of the pioneer families and their descendants in Arthurs Creek, Victoria by Bruce Draper. From the back cover "Up the Creek is a window into the community spirit and achievements of former generations. This book is an enduring legacy to the families who were pivotal to the early settlement of Melbourne."Softcover book with a part of the painting "Arthurs Creek" by Harry Harwood (1878) wrapped around the front and back covers in green and blue tones, black lettering and 144 pages.#arthurscreek, #localhistory, #arthurscreekfamilies

Falls Creek was operated by the Falls Creek Area Management Committee. Its composition changed over time but generally the Committee was composed of representatives of the State Electricity Commission, Representatives from Ski Clubs and commercial enterprises, the Country Roads Board, the Ski Tow company and a Representative of the Upper Murray Regional Committee of the Central Planning Authority. This Committee was responsibility for long term planning for the Falls Creek Tourist Area as well as the day to day running of the Village, These patches were part of the uniform of people employed by the Management Committee.These cloth badges are significant because they indicated employees of the Area Management Committee and the role they played in Falls Creek.A group of cloth badges indicating the role of personnel employed by the Falls Creek Area Management. Shield shaped badges - 2 Falls Creek Area Management - PARKING CONTROL 1 Falls Creek Area Management - with red cross of SKI PATROL Rectangular - Green and yellow - FALLS CREEK AREA MANAGEMENT Red and blue - FALLS CREEK AREA MANAGEMENTfalls creek village, falls creek area management committee

A visual record of Junior Legatees enjoying a beachside holiday at Somers Camp. The tape has not been viewed.A record of Melbourne Legacy holding camps for the junior legatees in their care.A VHS video tape about Somers Camp in 2001, in a cardboard cover.Cover, TDK, SC, SHARP&CLEAR, label A SUMMERS DAY AT SOMERS Legacy Holiday Camp Jan 2001. Cover rear, SC SHARP&CLEAR, TDK, VHS. Label x 2. A SUMMERS DAY AT SOMERS Legacy Holiday Camp Jan 2001.somers camp, junior legatee outing

Uniform of a Victorian Branch Commissioner, with blue epaulettes and a green and yellow bread scarf. The uniform was worn by Dr. Geoffrey E. Miles (b.1928) a Scout at 2nd Kew, the Scout Troop affiliated with Trinity Grammar School. He was subsequently an Assistant Scout Master (ASM) at 2nd Kew and was later Group [Scout Master (GSM) in charge of the 4th Kew Scout Group. At one time the Victorian Branch Commissioner for Health, he was awarded the Medal of Merit for services to Scouting in 1993.Short-sleeved, collarless fabric shirt of khaki color, with embroidered badges. Also fabric neck scarf, with braid and vinyl holdfast (woggle). And leather belt with metal clasp with Scout design and a number of enamelled badges.scouts, 2nd kew scouts, geoffrey e. miles, trinity grammar school, 4th kew scouts

Ochre cover with sketches depicting a church, train, general store and post office with a man and boy. Title at top of cover. Bottom of cover: To celebrate the Menzies Creek Primary School Centenary 1882-1982 64 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 27 cm.non-fictionPublished in 1982 to celebrate the centenary of Menzies Creek Primary School (1882–1982). The book provides a detailed account of the history of Menzies Creek with illustrations, maps, and photographs, capturing the development of the area, including its gold mining origins, timber industry, and community milestones.menzies creek (vic.), menzies creek primary school (vic.)

The ‘Cubs’ was for younger boys and they wore a cap (whereas the older ‘Scouts’ wore a hat). The Disraeli Street Scout Hall was built in 1927 and remained the home of the Scout Group up until 1991. The Group now meets in a purpose-built Scout Hall (built 1993) at the corner of Willsmere Road and Kellett Grove, Kew. The new Scout Hall, currently being refurbished, proudly includes a series of solid, dark stained roof beams that came from the old hall in Disraeli Street.1st Kew Cub Pack, taken on the steps of the Disraeli Street Scout Hall. The photograph shows 24 Cubs, 3 adult leaders (who would have been 1st Kew Rovers). Nildisraeli street - kew (vic), scouts - kew (vic), 1st kew cubs

Perseus is the work of J. Cranari who was sctive in the 1880s. It was presented to the National Gallery of Victoria by James Chapman in 1885, before being de-accessioned and transferred to Ballarat in 1943. It was Perseus is the work of J. Cranari who was sctive in the 1880s. It was presented to the National Gallery of Victoria by James Chapman in 1885, before being de-accessioned and transferred to Ballarat in 1943. In 2008 it was removed from its Camp Street location and underwent conservation treatment, Pegasus was moved to the Robert Clark Centre at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Marble statue of Pegasus at Camp Street, Ballarat, outside the former Ballarat State Offices.pegasus, statue, sculpture, camp street

The first ski patroller in Falls Creek was Brian Caddy with two casual ski patrollers Rob Sarroff and David Crooke in the 1960s. In 1972 the “official” Falls Creek Ski Patrol was created under the advisement of Dr Rodney Moss with the support of the Management Committee. By 1977 there were six or seven patrollers, and currently there are around 40 patrollers on the team with 13-14 rostered on each day during peak season. In 1974 the Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) was formed. On the 14th March 1975, the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee applied for membership to ASPA. At that time, Falls Creek Ski Patrol was known as Falls Creek Ski Rescue. From that time, Falls Creek patrollers began wearing the recommended uniform of a white cross on a red parka.This photo is significant because it depicts members of Falls Creek Ski Patrol, a vital service in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A framed coloured photo of a group of Ski Patrollers in front of the Medical Centre, Falls Creek.Below image: Falls Creek Ski Patrol 1977falls creek ski patrol, falls creek, services falls creek

The Gervasoni settled at Yandoit Creek in the 1860sDigital colour photograph of drystone buildings associated with the Gervasoni family at Yandoit Creek.ndoit, yandoit creek, yandoit hill, drystone, gervasoni

The First Vermont Scout Group was founded by Rev. Mc Keon of the St. Lukes church of England about 1922.Black and white photograph of Vermont First Boy Scout Hall. Weatherboard building with iron roof. Trees in foreground.scout hall vermont, vermont scout hall

Pamphlet on Box Hill Artists Camp and the move to Eaglemont, near Heidelberg when the term Heidelberg School began to be used, in 1988. The Box Hill Camp was made on David Houston's property on Gardiners Creek, south of Canterbury Road, between the present sites of Bowater Scott and Box Hill Golf Club.Pamphlet on Box Hill Artists Camp artists camps, roberts, tom, mccubbin, frederick, streeton, arthur, conder, charles, abrahams, louis, houston, david, gardiners creek

A group photo of junior legatees at a train station on the way to or from a camp. The photo was forwarded to the archive project in October 2018 with a note from Elizabeth Evans (nee Astbury) who was one of the girls in the photo. It is believed to be at Stawell Railway station in 1957 and the girls were going to a Legacy camp at a regional property (Kilpatrick family property at Great Western perhaps).A record of Junior Legatee camps that Legacy ran to give the children opportunity of a holiday.Black and white group photo of a group of female junior legatees going by train to a camp and a letter.Handwritten on reverse 'Melbourne June Legacy Girls 1957 Camp' in blue ink and 'Stawell railway station (from Jim Astbury) / Mr Jack Grey (in hat centre back)?? 'Allenvale' camp? / Kilpatrick family property at Great Western.'girls' classes, camp

1. Black and white photograph of the SMB Retaining Wall 2. Black and white photograph of the bay windows at SMB Library1. Reatining wall crumbles, July 12 '93ballarat school of mines, e.j.tippett library, smb retaining wall, july 1993, ballarat courier propriety limited, copyright, grant street, grant street retining wall