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Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of MarysvilleMARYSVILLE/ Victoria/ Steavenson's Falls NU-COLOR-VUE/ AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL POSTCARD COMPANY AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 17MA018/ NCV 8845 POSTCODE COPYRIGHT/ Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd./ Telephone: (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australia Proposalmarysville, steavenson falls, victoria, waterfalls, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, john steavenson -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Falls Creek Primary School
Falls Creek Primary School Prior to 1965, couples with small children would move away from Falls Creek due to there being no school facilities in the village. In the mid 60's a few families with school age children established themselves in the village, and a need arose for a school to encourage them to stay. An enrolment of seven children and a building was required before the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day gifted the families some land (still the site of the Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067) and fundraising began. The original committee consisted of the Steven family (two children), the Lee family (three children), the Caddie family (no children), the Carroll family (no children), and the Alston family (children?). After two years of community based, yet dubious fundraising methods (including weekly gluhwein parties, keg parties and numerous raffles), enough money ($1,300) was raised and an unused SEC building in Mt Beauty was bid on and won. Due to the condition of the road up to Falls Creek, it had to be dismantled and reassembled up the mountain. Unfortunately, the building was delivered to Falls Creek too late into the season to be erected but the following summer, with no money available to hire builders, working bees began, beer was on tap, and BBQs were cooked, and a crude schoolroom with an oil heater donated by Cecil Dobson from Winterhaven was erected. The first teacher hired was an Alaskan woman who agreed to a wage of $10 per child per week. Due to minimal resources the children were sent home at different times of the day in order to warm up and have a meal. Through the winter of 1971 many government departments were lobbied and it was decided that if the building could be finished to the Education Departments standards then they would provide a government endorsed full time teacher. The three main site holders (Bob Lee, Cecil Dobson and Dick Humphries) took out a loan and the school was refurbished and opened as the 'Bob Scott Memorial Hall' in time for the 1972 season. Maree Keele was the first Head Teacher. After three years of fund raising by the school committee the hall was paid off in full. After many years in the original building the Education Department took control of the school, updated the classrooms and provided accommodation for the teachers. In 1982, discussions began surrounding construction of a 'new' Falls Creek Primary School, a joint property with the community and the Education Department. After it was decided that the funds could not be raised fully by the community ($150,000), the Department constructed a new facility and students moved in on 1st July 1985.This image is significant because it represents the school which the Falls Creek Community fought to establish for their children.A framed coloured photo of Falls Creek Primary School under heavy snowIn lower right corner - 1981 Old Primary School Above doorway:- FALLS CREEK SCHOOL No. 5067falls creek primary school, fcps 5067, education falls creek -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, January 1950
An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a group of people sitting at the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victoria Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's.Family Group Steavenson Falls Jan. 1950 From: Judith Macdonald Professional/ Color Papersteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Lifebuoy
This lifebuoy is part of the lifesaving equipment from the sailing ship the Falls of Halladale. It is filled with cork and covered with canvas and reinforcing bands. The name of the ship and its origin is printed on the lifebuoy. It has been sealed with several coats of white paint. A lifebuoy, or life-preserver, is used as a buoyancy device to keep a person afloat in the. It is usually connected by a rope to a person in a safe area such a nearby vessel or on shore. The lifebuoy is thrown to a person in distress in the water, allowing the rescuer to pull the person to safety. The lifebuoy is a made from a buoyant material such as cork or rubber and is usually covered with canvas for protection and to make it easy to grip. The first use of life saving devices in recent centuries was by the Nordic people, who used light weight wood or cork blocks to keep afloat. From the early 20th century Kapok fibre was used as a filling for buoys. Light weight balsa wood was used as a filler after WW1. In 1928 Peter Markus invented and patented the first inflatable life-preserver. By WW2 foam was combined with Kapok. Laws were passed over time that has required aeroplanes and water going-vessels to carry life-preservers on board. The Falls of Halladale 1886-1908 The vessel ‘Falls of Halladale’ was a four-masted iron-hulled barque, launched in July 1886, by Russell & Co of Greenock, Scotland and owned by the Glasgow Falls Line, which named its ships after Scottish waterfalls. The ship was built for long distance cargo trade. The Falls of Halladale was one of the last windjammers that sailed the Trade Route. The ship was on its way from New York to Melbourne via the Cape of Good Hope when, after 102 days at sea, its journey suddenly ended. During the night of November 14, 1908, in calm seas with some coastal fog, an ocean swell raised the vessel up then let it down on a submerged reef wrecked at Curdies Inlet, Peterborough. The ship was stranded and the Port Campbell Rocket Crew were sent for, to perform a rescue. However by the time they arrived, all on board had already travelled by lifeboat to the nearby beach at the Bay of Islands. The sight of the slowly disintegrating ship on the rocks attracted many sightseers. This lifebuoy is significant for its association with the famous ship the Falls of Halladale. It is significant for its association with lifesaving equipment used on board vessels in the early 20th century. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Lifebuoy; round white canvas ring, joined with hand stitching. Stencil with inscription is printed in black on first and third quadrant. The canvas has been repainted in white but avoiding the inscription in the lifebuoy. A hanging board for display is attached with white rope. Lifesaving equipment from the Falls of Halladale.“FALLS OF HALLADALE” “GLASGOW”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, life rings, lifebuoy, safety ring, life-saving buoy, ring buoy, life preserver, personal floating device, floatation device, safety equipment, falls of halladale, glasgow falls line, rocket crew, lifeboat, peterborough -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Wall Hanging, c. 1908
The unusual beautiful green American slate roofing tile used in this wall hanging was recovered from the shipwrecked Falls of Halladale. The iron-hulled, four-masted barque, the Falls of Halladale, was a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 on her way to Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold, along with 56,763 tiles of unusual beautiful green American slates (roofing tiles), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6500 gallons of oil, 14400 gallons of benzene, and many other manufactured items, were 117 cases of crockery and glassware. Three months later and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland at 3 am on the morning of the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members all survived, but her valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. ABOUT THE ‘FALLS OF HALLADALE’ (1886 - 1908) Built: in1886 by Russell & Co., Greenock shipyards, River Clyde, Scotland, UK. The company was founded in 1870 (or 1873) as a partnership between Joseph Russell (1834-1917), Anderson Rodger and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co., they standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships over that time. In 1886 they introduced a 3000 ton class of sailing vessel with auxiliary engines and brace halyard winches. In 1890 they broke the world output record. Owner: Falls Line, Wright, Breakenridge & Co, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Configuration: Four masted sailing ship; iron-hulled barque; iron masts, wire rigging, fore & aft lifting bridges. Size: Length 83.87m x Breadth 12.6m x Depth 7.23m, Gross tonnage 2085 ton Wrecked: the night of 14th November 1908, Curdies Inlet, Peterborough south west Victoria Crew: 29 The Falls of Halladale was a four-masted sailing ship built-in 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the long-distance cargo trade and was mostly used for Pacific grain trade. She was owned by Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow and was one of several Falls Line ships, all of which were named after waterfalls in Scotland. The lines flag was of red, blue and white vertical stripes. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the ‘windjammers’ that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck stormy conditions. This idea is still used today on the most modern tankers and cargo vessels and has proved to be an important step forward in the safety of men at sea. On 4th August 1908, with new sails, 29 crew, and 2800 tons of cargo, the Falls of Halladale left New York, bound for Melbourne and Sydney via the Cape of Good Hope. The cargo on board was valued at £35,000 and included 56,763 tiles of American slate roofing tiles (roof slates), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6,500 gallons of oil, 14,400 gallons of benzene, plumbing iron, 117 cases of crockery and glassware and many other manufactured items. The Falls of Halladale had been at sail for 102 days when, at 3 am on the night of 14th November 1908, under full sail in calm seas with a six knots breeze behind and misleading fog along the coast, the great vessel rose upon an ocean swell and settled on top of a submerged reef near Peterborough on south-west Victoria’s coast. The ship was jammed on the rocks and began filling with water. The crew launched the two lifeboats and all 29 crew landed safely on the beach over 4 miles away at the Bay of Islands. The postmistress at Peterborough, who kept a watch for vessels in distress, saw the stranding and sent out an alert to the local people. A rescue party went to the aid of the sailors and the Port Campbell rocket crew was dispatched, but the crew had all managed to reach shore safely by the time help arrived. The ship stayed in full sail on the rocky shelf for nearly two months, attracting hundreds of sightseers who watched her slowly disintegrate until the pounding seas and dynamiting by salvagers finally broke her back, and her remains disappeared back into deeper water. The valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. Further salvage operations were made from 1974-1986, during which time 22,000 slate tiles were recovered with the help of 14 oil drums to float them, plus personal artefacts, ship fittings, reams of paper and other items. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson’s navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The shipwreck is a popular site for divers, about 300m offshore and in 3 – 15m of water. Some of the original cargo can be seen at the site, including pieces of roof slate and coils of barbed wire.The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. The Falls of Halladale is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Wall hanging, framed slate salvaged from the wreck of Falls of Halladale. Slate is visible from both sides of TIMBER frame through glass. Coloured drawing of Falls of Halladale is inserted under glass. Typed inscription " "FALLS OF HALLADALE" "Grounded, Nov 14th, at Wreck Point, Midway between Peterborough & Bay of Islands" Typed inscription " "FALLS OF HALLADALE" "Grounded, Nov 14th, at Wreck Point, Midway between Peterborough & Bay of Islands" falls of halladale, cargo, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, slate, slate tile, green american slates, building material, wreck point, peterborough, bay of islands, russell & co. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Spargo Lodge
Ivan Spargo was a builder in Melbourne. In 1965 he and his wife Joy leased piece of land in Falls Creek and built Spargo Lodge. It was a dormitory style chalet designed to accommodate large groups and families. Their son, Rob and his wife Blanche purchased the site where the Falls Creek Hotel is today. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn joined the business, and they started operating in 1972. The family has been actively involved in the Falls Creek Community including the establishment of the Falls Creek Primary School and Falls Creek Search & Rescue. Rob also served as a member the Chamber and Resort Management Board. As the next generation stepped into the family business, Rob and Blanche retired to their home in Tawonga South in 2014 and Leonie and Glenn retired to Melbourne in 2017.This brochure is significant because it is linked to a prominent business and family in Falls Creek, Victoria. A small brochure publicising Spargo Lodge, Falls Creek. It is printed in brown text on buff coloured light card. When unfolded, one side shows a sketch of Spargo Lodge. The reverse side gives information about facilities and services, the tariff for regular and peak season, booking details and transport information.On front: Spargo Lodge FULLY LICENSED Falls Creekspargo lodge, falls creek accommodation, falls creek hotel -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Ski & Board School 1998
Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski & Board School. It explains the grading system for both skiing and snowboarding with each sport having six levels. Meeting places and lesson times are set out along with details of different Lift and Lesson packages. Programs for young children from three to five years old are also explained. Progression Levels for this age group were categorised as Koala, Possum, Cocky, Emu, Wombat or Kangaroo.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort across all age groups.A glossy coloured booklet featuring images and information about skiing and snowboarding programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 1998 winter season. Featured text is printed in black on a white background and white print over coloured images.On Cover: FALLS CREEK SKI & BOARD SCHOOL 1998 FALLS CREEK VICTORIA AUSTRALIAfalls creek marketing, falls creek ski, falls creek ski school -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Dight's Falls, River Yarra, c.1911
Dight’s Falls in Studley Park is an artificial weir built on a natural rock bar across the Yarra. The weir was built in the 1840s to provide water to the ‘Ceres’ flour-mill, one of the first in Victoria. The falls were later to become known as Dight’s Falls after the owners of the mill. Later, a pumping station was built on the Kew side of the river, which pumped water uphill to a reservoir in Walmer Street that provided water to the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and to Albert Park Lake. The area around Dight’s Falls was and is frequently used for recreational activities.Dated postcard allowing one to analyse the form of the Falls in 1911Colour postcard, of Dight's Falls on the River Yarra between Kew and Fairfield. The photograph is taken looking upstream towards the Falls from the Kew side, from the embankment in the vicinity of the Pumping Station. Obverse: "Dight's falls, Kew" Reverse: "Printed in Great Britain Writing in ink on Reverse: "31/3/1911 / To dear Nell with best wishes for a happy birthday from your old friend Eve / [Addressed to] "Mrs N Dunn, Prahran" Franked Victorian 1d stamp on Reverse top rightdight's falls, dight's falls - kew (vic) - fairfield (vic) -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Snowsports School Information 2006
Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski School. This publication includes detailed information about the Falls Creek Snowsport School Program for 2006. An introduction by the School Director, Benny Pregenzer states "Falls Creek Snowsports School is committed to enhancing your skiing and snowboarding experience. Think of our Snowsports School instructors as personal trainers for your snow adventure... they're here ready to elevate you to the next level. With a great attitude, endless patience and always up for fun, our instructors take pride in offering you their very best. From beginner to advanced, little tackers to adults and everyone in between, Falls Creek Snowsports School has a program to suit you. Our expert instructors will have you skiing, snowboarding, telemarking and cross-country skiing to the best of your ability in no time. Have a great holiday and see you on the slopes! Corporate Sponsors in 2006 were Milo and Ten TV.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Snowsport School in 2006.A glossy booklet featuring images and information about programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 2006 winter season. The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover explains lesson times and contact details.On front cover Falls Creek and the school logo fallscreek.com.au Snowsport Schoolfalls creek marketing, falls creek snowsport school., benny pregenzer -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, FIRST, YOU VISIT THE FALLS, Unknown
... FIRST, YOU VISIT THE FALLS ...A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, newspaper article, steavenson falls, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, mount gordon, keppel's lookout, keppel falls, old water wheel, cumberland valley, lake eildon, snob's creek fish hatchery, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, warburton, healesville -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "B/W ""The Falls"" Malmsbury C1903", Malmsbury c1903
... "B/W ""The Falls"" Malmsbury C1903", Malmsbury c1903 ...People - Ellis Family; Townsend Family; Webb & Webb Buildings - House -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "B/W Road To ""The Falls""", Malmsbury c1934
... "B/W Road To ""The Falls""", Malmsbury c1934 ...Buildings - Trees -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cauchi, Mark et al, Picnics at The Falls: A History of the Lal Lal Racecourse and its Railway, 2017
... Picnics at The Falls: A History of the Lal Lal Racecourse ...An illustrated history narrative of Victorian Railways line from Lal Lal to the Lal Lal Racecourse near Ballarat.index, ill, maps, p.87.non-fictionAn illustrated history narrative of Victorian Railways line from Lal Lal to the Lal Lal Racecourse near Ballarat.railroad construction - victoria - history, railways - lal lal racecourse - history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls Illuminated at night, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria, illuminated at night.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria, illuminated at night. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA. The Steavenson Falls illuminated at Night by its own hydro-electric/ power. (Ministry of Tourism and Forests/ Commission of Victoria) PLACE/ STAMP/ HERE POST CARD NCV.167 - NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS PTY. LTD./ COPYRIGHT Printed in Australiamarysville, steavenson falls, victoria, postcard, nucolorvue productions, souvenir, john steavenson -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of Broken and Drummond Falls. It is part of promotional material for tourism, and was produced by Victorian Railways.The photo shows a series of cascades leading down to a wider set of falls, all surrounded by bush.'Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as "Victorian Railways Photograph".' stamped on back. "P. 3500" written on back in pencil. "Broken & Drummond Falls" written on back in blue ink.scenery, waterfalls -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Julian Brown 'Galleon' room advertisement
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early advertisement for rooms at the "Galleon" Ski Club. The "Galleon" was originally owned by Jim Willis. In 1958 Julian Brown took over the lease, managing it whilst building Arundel Lodge. After the winter of 1959, the "Galleon" was bought by Tom Greene and renamed Cooroona. 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. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 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 credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. 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 was an important feature of the Falls Creek Ski School Instructor uniform.A beige coloured flyer advertising room at the "Galleon" in Falls Creek. An explanatory sign is attached.On sign" ITEM No. 147 1958 Julian Brown, manager of the "Galleon", offer you rooms that are "never stuffy" and you can have "as many blankets as you like". This was Julian's first job at Falls Creek.george shirling, red onion, ski instructor badge, falls creek ski instructor -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Recipe Card - Tia Maria's Winter Drink Collection
This item is promotional menu for Tia Maria at Sundance Inn Hotel in Falls Creek during the 1980s. The Hotel was later renovated and became known as the Falls Creek Country Club.This document shows the marketing material used during the 1980s, including the Sundance Inn logo, promotional content with Tia Maria as well as the illustration of the Sundance Inn, pre-renovations before it became the Falls Creek Country Club. A framed A4 size landscape drinks menu and recipe flyer for Tia Maria's. Red ink on paper, with Sundance Inn Falls Creek logo in top left corner, listed recipes in top right corner and illustration of resort bottom of page. SUNDANCE / INN / FALLS CREEK Suggests Tia Maria's / Winter Drink Collection A Resort for All Seasonfalls creek, hotels, tia maria, resort, winter dining, winter cocktails, cocktails, sundance inn hotel -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Nelse Lodge
Nelse Lodge was established in Falls Creek c1958 probably by Des Crosser. It was later purchased by Bob Scott (Scotty). He was killed during a tragic accident during the construction of the Sun Valley T-bar. In 1973, Bob's widow sold Nelse Lodge to Jack and Elva Smith who were proprietors at the time this brochure was published.This brochure is significant because it is linked to one of the early lodges established in Falls Creek. A small brochure advertising Nelse Lodge, Falls Creek.It features a skier and brown text.1975 Snow Season Nelse Lodge Slalom Street FALLS CREEK Phone: 58 3263 (ELVA and JACK SMITH, Props)falls creek accommodation, nelse lodge, falls creek history -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Ski School 1989
Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski School. This publication includes information about the Falls Creek Ski School and the Triple 'S' Principle of Safe, Simple and Stylish which was the underlying focus of its programs. An outline of different programs available and the Ski School Timetable are included.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort across all age groups.A glossy coloured booklet featuring images and information about skiing and snowboarding programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 1998 winter season. Featured text is printed in black on a white background and white print over coloured images.On Cover: SKI FALLS CREEK SKI SCHOOL SAFE SIMPLE STYLISH QANTAS logo at bottomfalls creek marketing, falls creek ski, falls creek ski school -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls, Marysville V.15, 1923-1963
A black and white photograph of Stevenson (Steavenson) Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Stevenson (Steavenson) Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Water falls/ see twice/ at night/ once in the/ day/ height 271 ft. MARY-LYN GUEST HOUSE/ BONES 7 FISKE, Propsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, john steavenson -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Snowsports School Information 2004
Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski School. This publication includes detailed information about the Falls Creek Snowsport School Program for 2004. An introduction by the School Director, Benny Pregenzer states "Falls Creek Snowsports School is committed to enhancing your skiing and snowboarding experience. Think of our Snowsports School instructors as personal trainers for your snow adventure... they're here ready to elevate you to the next level. With a great attitude, endless patience and always up for fun, our instructors take pride in offering you their very best. From beginner to advanced, little tackers to adults and everyone in between, Falls Creek Snowsports School has a program to suit you. Our expert instructors will have you skiing, snowboarding, telemarking and cross-country skiing to the best of your ability in no time. Have a great holiday and see you on the slopes!" Corporate sponsors for 2004 were Milo, Nursing Australia and Ten TV. This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Snowsport School in 2004A glossy booklet featuring images and information about programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 2004 winter season. The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover includes lesson times and contact details. Coloured images are included throughout the booklet. On front cover Falls Creek and the resort Logo fallscreek.com.au Snowsport Schoolfalls creek marketing, falls creek snowsport school., benny pregenzer -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Memorabilia - NASTAR Racing Bib No. 17
National Standard Race (abbreviated NASTAR) is the world's largest recreational ski and snowboard race program which was founded in 1968 by SKI magazine. It uses a handicap system which allow skiers and boarders of all abilities to have a go at racing and compare their times to the best racers in the world. NASTAR courses are simple, open-gated slalom courses on mostly intermediate terrain, allowing skiers of all abilities and ages to experience racing. The NASTAR race course at Falls Creek is still the home of the Rossignol Children's Cup and the Cranky Charlie Cup each year, conditions permitting.This item is significant because it is linked to the NASTAR events held at Falls Creek throughout the 1980s.A paper number bib used by a participant in the NASTAR ski event at Falls Creek. It is primarily black and white, with the number and Falls Creek printed in red. It is in a frame under glass. It bears the names of major sponsors.ANDRONICUS COFFEE NASTAR 7 FALLS CREEK Steins World Ski Tours Continental Airlines Challenge Series DYNASTARnastar racing, falls creek race club -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1930s
One postcard has an unsigned message on the back; not addressed and not postmarked: "These falls we did on the round trip of 16 miles on the Tuesday. They are very pretty and have more water flowing than what is seen in the picture. They can be seen clearly from the road." * all three postcards held are originals.Post Card shows Silverband Falls with male standing on rock in foregroundFront bottom: "The Rose Series P.619, Silverband Falls, The Grampians Vic". Hand Written message on back: "These falls we did on the round trip of 16 miles on the Tuesday They are very pretty and have more water flowing than what is seen in the picture. They can be seen clearly from the road.". Back: "Post Card, the "Rose Series De Luxe. A Real Photograph Produced in Australia".scenery, silverband falls -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Newspaper article, The Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard, June 20, 2018
Shows a front page article in the Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard newspaper showing a snow event at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.Shows a front page article in the Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard newspaper showing a snow event at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorial Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.Snow fell in Marysville on Sunday morning, with a spectacular sight available for intrepid visitors at Steavenson Falls. Pictured here is wildlife photographer Don Wilson taking in the view.-ARalexandra-eildon-marysville standard, newspaper, steavenson falls, waterfalls, marysville, victoria, snow, june 20, 2018, john steavenson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Steavenson Falls-Marysville-Victoria, 1913-1967
A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD The"Rose" Series/ De Luxe Proudly Printed in/ Australia Since 1880 AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE Rose Series/ Post Card No./ 2722 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE STEAVENSON FALLS/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/ Photo: Jeff Cutts Copyright Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria (03) 560 7772steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, rose stereograph company, postcard, souvenir, p. 2722, john steavenson -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Village Welcome Sign Falls Creek, 1959
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. 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. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 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 credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. 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 provides an early view of Falls Creek, Victoria.A colour photograph of a man standing near the sign at the entrance to Falls Creek. The photograph has an explanatory note attached at the upper left corner.On added note: ITEM No. 150 Village "Welcome' sign - Falls Creek. 1959 Lodges (Clockwise from top left): Galleon, Gundamurra (burnt 1960), Bowna, Winterhaven (the Store), Diana and Kiewa Valley.george shirling, falls creek village 1959, falls creek accommodation -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Lower Olinda Falls
Copy of a postcard labelled Lower Olinda Falls. There is an original postcard in the collection depicting the same image but with a young man sitting on a rock upper LHS. That postcard identifies the area as Upper Olinda Falls - which is correct.Printed on front: Lower Olinda Fallsolinda falls, lower olinda falls, upper olinda falls, olinda -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Alex Warrender - Ski Patrol
Alexander Warrender was born in Melbourne and educated at Melbourne Grammar and Geelong Grammar School. He began skiing at an early age and spent many winters at Falls Creek. After leaving school in 1973, Alex decided to live at Falls Creek and went on to join the Falls Creek Ski Patrol. He was quickly promoted to second in charge of the Patrol aged 20 and was one of the first fulltime paid patrollers on the mountain. Alex also played in the band at the Frying Pan in the Bowl. Tragically he died in a car accident on the Oxley Road leaving the mountain on 23rd of August 1976. His funeral was a St John’s church in Toorak, and ashes were scattered on The Summit in a ski formation of the letter A by his young brother Simon and members of the Patrol. After Alex’s death, a small hut was constructed at the top of the Summit in 1980 which houses first-aid equipment used by Ski Patrol where a plaque was placed by Ski Patrol. Each year since Alex’s death, at 5pm on the 23rd of August, Falls Creek Ski Patrol gathers at this hut along with members of the Falls Creek community to remember Alex and other patrollers no longer here. This annual event is referred to as the Warrender Night, and celebrates the spirit of the Ski Patrol. Members of the Ski Patrol also raised funds and materials to build The Alexander Warrender Memorial Ski Patrol Base located on the ridge to the left at the top of Eagle Chair. It was officially opened by Alex’s mother Pamela on August 23rd 1990.This image is significant because they capture the image of one of Falls Creek's First Official Ski Patrollers whose memory is still honoured today.A colour photo of Alex Warrender Ski Patroller at Falls Creek and a framed photo of a group of Ski Patrollers and friends who attended Warrender Night in 2008Beneath framed image: Ski Patrol Evening 23 August 2008 - Summit Hut - Falls Creek Thank you from The Warrnedersalex warrender, falls creek ski patrol -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls Illuminated at night, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria, illuminated at night.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria, illuminated at night. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA. The Steavenson Falls illuminated at Night by its own hydro-electric/ power. (Ministry of Tourism and Forests/ Commission of Victoria) PLACE/ STAMP/ HERE POST CARD NCV.167 - NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS PTY. LTD./ COPYRIGHT Printed in Australiamarysville, steavenson falls, victoria, postcard, nucolorvue productions, souvenir, john steavenson -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Falls Creek 1961
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug was awarded to Ross Milne 1n 1961. It bears a logo of Falls Creek which features an image of two skiers on a chairlift.Engraved on side of mug: Falls Creek R. Milne 1961ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers, inter dominion skiing contest