This article was written by an English visitor named Elsa Christian who was touring Australia and New Zealand with her husband Frank in their own small van. The article was published in the Australian Women’s Weekly, magazine, March 1966. Elsa writes she wanted to visit four Australian locations before she died: Ayers Rock (actually Uluru), the Snowy River project, dolphins at Coolangatta and the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. These destinations were all very popular in the 1960s for both Australian residents and overseas visitors. Because the roads were becoming better too many locations, self guided tours in small vans for cars towing bond would caravans were becoming more popular means of seeing AustraliaThe article is significant in many ways. 1. Indicates the places English visitors commonly wish to see in Australia. 2. Describes the growing trend to self- drive van/camping holidays. 3. Gives the route taken from Melbourne to Phillip Island during the 1960s. 4. Describes the appearance of the roadsides and locations visited. 5. It is written in a descriptive and lyrical style designed to appeal to Women’s Weekly magazine readers, who were probably wondering how they could visit Phillip Island with their husbands or families themselves, and what there was to see there. 6. Gives the visitors’ view of how the Penguin Parade operated at the time. 7. Includes a description of potter and artist Eric Juckert’s renowned garden at Grossard Point, Ventnor. 8. Indicates how introduced plants such as Hawthorn pushes and Kate weed were common in the area. 9. Describes Phillip Island as “a place to fall in love” because of its natural beauty, fauna and coastal seascapes. 10. As a visitor Elsa describes the housing estates as a blot on the landscape, but also sees the value as a way of their owners escaping from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. 11. Gives the visitors’ interpretation of the behaviour of wildlife the RC in the wild, as well as Elsa’s knowledge about some of the species she encounters.Photocopy of full page article with 5 columns of text, a map and 2 photographs. Black ink on white paper. Photographs blackened in photocopying processphillip island, cape woolamai, penguin parade, seal rocks, nobbies, township of rhyll phillip island, princes highway, dandenong, pakenham, kooweerup, carinya creek, officer, san remo, gippsland highway, holiday homes, fort dumaresq, kitty miller's beach, wreck of the speke, hereford cattle, fleetwood manor, koalas, ventnor, eric juckert, little penguin behaviour

A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The arch is named in honour of Cr Charles Pollard, a foundation member of the Wodonga Show Society and former Wodonga Shire councillor and president. The arch is 29 metres wide and 15 metres high and consists of two boomerangs coming together to form an archway. Originally spanning across a single carriageway of the Lincoln Causeway, the arch was opened by Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1959 and was built for £1230. When the Country Roads Board said the causeway would have to be duplicated in 1973, a new home was required for the arch. At the request of the Wodonga Show Society, the arch was moved to the entrance of the showgrounds in 1982. After development of the precinct in 2015, the Pollard Arch was erected on Hamilton Smith Drive Wodonga.Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.Fine china round plate, white with image of the Pollard Archway in Wodonga, Victoria in the bottom third of the plate. Inscription below the image.On bottom of image "Pollard Archway, Wodonga, Vic". Manufacturer's mark on back "St Kilda/ Fine China/ Australia / Hand Painted"souvenir, wodonga, victoria, pollard archway, landmarks wodonga

A part of a yearly marketing magazine promoting Falls Creek region in the summer. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled Falls Creek Alpine Resort 1993. Front cover is an image of lake area with Fall Creek Alpine Resort titled centre top in red and three nature photos framed centre bottom. American Express logo bottom right and blue back cover with Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and American Express at bottom of page. Six internal pages with outdoor images and accommodation information for Summer in Falls Creek. falls creek, victoria, school holidays, 1990s, marketing, graphic design, summer, accomodation, vacation, alpine, alpine resort

A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek. This leaflet focuses on activities and accommodation in Falls Creek Village in the summer. Venues included are:- Astra Lodge, Diana, Halley's Lodge, Silver Ski, Snowdrift, Alpine View Apartments and Koki Apartments.This item is important as it documents different approaches to marketing Falls Creek Village, Victoria. An A4 size leaflet promoting several businesses in Falls Creek. An accommodation rates chart is included in the centre page.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design

This booklet is part of an annual promotional campaign for Falls Creek. It contains headings and sentences of information in Japanese, which reflects the increase in international tourism and marketing. It was designed by the Falls Creek Independent Property Owners, Victoria. The information panel on the back cover indicates it was part of Australia's Southern Region Tourism Promotion C/O Australian Tourism Commission in Tokyo, Japan.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek and a changing approach to international marketing. An A4 sized marketing booklet, including images and advertising information printed on glossy paper. This publication includes headings and short lines of texts in Japanese script.falls creek marketing, falls creek information, falls creek international tourism, falls creek holiday brochures

This article is from the Swedish ski magazine "Inbjudan" in 1991. In 1977 a group of cross country skiers in Mount Beauty, decided to form a cross country ski club. Some of them had skied in Norway and taken part in the Norwegian Birkebeiner Ski Race in 1979, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was formed. In 1989, a 42km event named the Australian Birkebeiner Ski Marathon was held and the organisers also included a half distance of 21km called the Birkebeiner and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. This article outlines the work of Allan Marsland, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, the Alpine Resorts Commission, the Australian Ski Federation and Tourism Victoria to be accepted into the Worldloppet international series.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort A magazine cover and article about the quest to be included in the Worldloppet series, including text and black and white images.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design

Colour image of Mentone foreshore looking towards Mordialloc. The natural environment of Kingston significantly impacted its development. The bay was a source of food and income, as well as a holiday destination. Colour image of Mentone beach looking towards Mordialloc, with Mentone life saving club in distance.mentone, beach, environment

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

A photo of a group of ladies in Williamstown for Operation Float in 1962. The lady second from left is Mrs Violet Allen who led the summer camps at Blamey House for many years. Operation Float was an opportunity for junior legatees to experience sailing or boating on Port Philip Bay, often organised while they were at a summer camp. Junior Legatees from the country were brought to the city for a two week summer camp, often at Blamey House in Kew, while Junior Legatees from the city were billeted with families in the country. At the time Legatee Bert Davis was CFO, and his daughter Louise was asked to help with the running of the Blamey House camp. Photos donated by Legatee Bert Davis' daughters.A record of outings, holidays and camps provided for Junior Legatees in the 1960s.Black and white photo of five ladies in a park.camps, blamey house, junior legatee outings, operation float

Hardcover book with brown cover and a colour image of three adults and a child.fictionA couple agree to separate agreeing to take turns caring for their son during holidays. isabel m. peacocke, adventure, romance, fiction

maps, p.52.non-fictionA tour program detailing the route and travel information for the special train from Sydney to Melbourne with 3801 and 3820 run by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum over the Easter holidays in 1973.railroad preservation - victoria - history, tourist trains - victoria - history

an 18 cm book, 128p, includes 4 pics.non-fictionThis edition covers Warrandyte from the earliest days of the discovery of gold and the setting up of a mining camp - through its transition to become a thriving township attracting thousands of holiday visitors - is a factual survey of more than a hundred years of community life in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia.gold mines and mining -- victoria -- warrandyte -- history, warrandyte

Depot table sheet or block - roneo or spirit duplicated, printed on card - for Special Fridays - 19 and 26 January 1981 - shows the various runs and crew tables for the day, has an index and notes. Two copies held.trams, tramways, table cards, brunswick depot, drivers, holidays

Set of 24 quarto sheets, typed some carbon copy, some original on MMTB departmental paper outlining the Easter Services for 1941 for the various depots, routes, frequency and tables to be operated. Written for both the Northern and Southern districts, including bus services. Signed by J. M. Harry District Traffic Superintendent Southern and C. E. Hall, northern suburbs.On top edge in heavy black pencil "Easter Season 1941"trams, tramways, mmtb, public transport, holiday arrangements, buses, services

.1 - Foolscap duplicated sheet with changes marked in red ink and pencil notes along the bottom edge, titled "Christmas Eve - Sunday 24 December 1939 - Special late trams and buses to be run in connection with the choral and musical festival to be held in Alexandra Gardens from 11pm to Midnight". Lists routes, times from terminus, city, and arrive back at the depot. Gives details for both the Southern and Northern systems. Dated 21/11/1939, signed W. Simpson Assistant Manager. .2 - Associated passenger check sheet - completed for St Kilda Road at intersection of City Road - records 10 trams with passenger number - does not give car number. Form No 3/201 - July 1939. .3 - Notice to Conductors and Bus Operators - all depots except Footscray and Clifton Hill dated 21/12/1939 on foolscap duplicated paper, advising crews of the event, minimum fares of 6d, special tickets and completion of revenue journals. signed by S. M. Richardson as Manager (stamped signature).trams, tramways, mmtb, public transport, holiday arrangements, buses, services, christmas, tickets, revenue journal, conductors

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The producers mark on the plate was used by the company RKG Czechoslovakia between 1921 and 1938 This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga. Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time. An apricot irregular shaped dish made from lustre ware with a drawing of the Wodonga Soldiers Memorial, Water Tower and Rotunda. The manufacturer's mark is imprinted on the base. Text under the image says 'THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL. WODONGA. VICManufacturer's trademark printed on base, in orange paint, in a circular formation 'ROYAL SYDNEY CHINA / MADE IN / CZECHOSLOVAKIA', within circular formation '(crown) / RK / G' ('RK / G' within circle with handles).porcelain, wodonga, royal sydney china, soldier memorial, wodonga souvenirs

A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The Water Tower and Soldiers Memorial have been key landmarks in the centre of the main street. The Water Tower was in operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. The original Soldier Memorial was dedicated on Tuesday 18th November, 1924.Small china and glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.A square crystal dish with image of the Water Tower and Soldiers MemorialAt bottom of central image "Scene, Wodonga"wodonga, souvenirs, water tower, soldiers memorial