Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A response from the Management Committee related to Mr. Hymans' earlier request related to materials located on SIte 2.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the General Superintendent of the SEC based at Kiewa regarding his plans for developments at Falls Creek.A letter from the SEC in response to Mr Hymans' request to leave materials in the building on Site 2. The General Superintendent at Kiewa, Mr H.H. C. Williams was perturbed that the material had not been removed as he felt ample time had been allowed to do so. He stated that the site must be vacated prior to the winter of 1964 and that the Committee would be reluctant to consider Mr. Hymans' desire to build on SIte 4 until this matter had been resolved..falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Colour photograph of construction site of Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education 1968The construction of the Mt. Helen campus in the 1970s was an important milestone in the expansion of tertiary education in the Central HighlandsColour photograph of Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education construction site 1968Mt. Helen Site, Beginnings of BIAEeducation, ballarat institute of advanced education, federation university, landscape, mt. helen

historic, miningColour photo, Site of Mine holes and mullock heap, Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead, mining, green hills, sandy's hill rd., durham lead

Colour photographs of the site of Marysville's Marylands, the first in the famous Mary chain of guesthouses. Maryslands was destroyed in the 'Black Saturday' bushfire.bushfire, black saturday, marysville, marylands, mary chain

Colour photographs of the site of Marysville's Marylands, the first in the famous Mary chain of guesthouses. Maryslands was destroyed in the 'Black Saturday' bushfire.bushfire, black saturday, marysville, mary chain

Colour photographs of the site of Marysville's Marylands, the first in the famous Mary chain of guesthouses. Maryslands was destroyed in the 'Black Saturday' bushfire.bushfire, black saturday, marysville, marylands, mary chain

buildings, royal parade, architecture

Methodist Church (Uniting Church) 18 colour photographs of Plaque unveiling at church site.3238-3; - A Plaque to mark the site of the former Stawell Methodist Chruch, was unveiled by Mrs. win Schwartz and Mr Allan Coward, former Methodist Parishioners. The Last Minister of the Methodist Church was Rev. Max Spry, who was also Present. Teh Stone for the Plaque was donated by Waites-Robson, Oct 1999. 3238-3a: Crowd watching the Unveiling of the plaque. 3238-2b: Allan Coward & Mrs Winifred Schwartz in front of the plaque 3238-3c: Allan Coward 3238-3d: Dawn Scott holding the microphone for Mrs. Winifred Schwartz nee Langsford 3238-3e: Rev. Max Spry 3238-3f: Mrs Dorothy King (Historical Society) 3238-3g: Cr Brian Small 3238-3h: Alan Kingston 3238-3i: L to R, Max Spry, Win Schwartz, Allan Coward. 3228-3j: Crowd scene before the unveiling. 3238-3k: L To R, Albert & Marg Phillips, Edith Cox, Lil Wilson, Elsie Moulden 3238-3i: L to R, Betty Newson, Jean Mummery, Ann Williamson. 3238-3m, L to R, Geoff Harmer, Dawn Scott 3238-3n L/R Avis Grant, Phillys Milne, Jean Perry (Mrs Wal), Norma McPherson 3238-3o, L/R Margaret Edwards, Joyce Matheson, Gladys Holmes, Alvie Brehaut 3238-3p L/r Joe Edwards, Noel Clarke. Enjoying afternoon tea. 3238-3q L/R Rita Pyke, June Clarke. After the Methodist Church site Plaque unveiling.3238-3d Reverse: Max Sprystawell, church

Written on back of photograph, "The site of Roy Wilkins house. Council equipment paving adjacent areas - 12/2/82".

Written on back of picture, "First sod being turned on site of Masonic Centre, corner Pratt St. and Warrandyte Rd."

Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Reserve - Eastern side. (Houses faced Adelaide St.). Now Eastland site - 1963".

Written on back of photograph, "Late '80. Old baths site looking north west over creek to Ringwood Street."

Black and white photograph of orchard in bloom. Settled area in mid ground with hills in background.Typed below photograph, "Site of Norwood High School. Orchard leased by Peter Vergers, owned by Airds." Dated 1958.

.1) Ballarat School of Mines Building Site showing the Flecknoe Building (right) with the M.B. John Building under construction (left).ballarat school of mines, m.b. john building, flecknoe building, flecknoe, s.j. weir, albert street

A visit from the German Templer Society who visited the remains of Camp 3 in September 1991Black and white photograph of Mrs Lilo Thaler addressing the Templer families at the site of the old Camp 3. 21 September 1991.templer society, mrs lilo thaler, german templer society

Article in Whitehorse Gazette 28/10/1996 about objections by neighbouring residents to development of the Forest Hill Secondary College site.forest hill secondary college, mahoneys road, forest hill, canterbury road, thornhill drive, oscar, geoff, land subdivision

Black and white photo of Site of 1st and 2nd Schwerkolt Cottage (since demolished). (Palm Tree, planted by Schwerkolts, Key to location.)jamieson, norma, schwerkolt cottage

Five coloured photographs of the 1993 re-opening of Vermont State School No 1022 after relocation on the Nurlendi Road, Vermont, sitevermont state school no. 1022, schools

historic, religious, social, educationalColour photo,Site of Wesleyan Magpie School, in Nov. 1994, taken on B&DHS Magpie Excursion, 27 Nov.1994arthur jenkins, rex harcourt, magpie, weslyan church

historic, religious, social, educationalColour photo,Site of Wesleyan Magpie School, in Nov. 1994, taken on B&DHS Magpie Excursion, 27 Nov.1994arthur jenkins, magpie, weslyan church, wesleyan school

A4 colour printed copy of "Yarra Trams Preston Depot & Workshop - Site Layout", produced prior to the formal opening of the depot on 17/4/2016. Shows the various buildings, tracks, locations. Provided by John Prideaux form the site induction document - notes that some of the eastern and western fans track layout various.See image for notes.trams, tramways, yarra trams, plans, preston workshops, preston depot

historic Colour photo, Site of Ballarat Institute of Adult Education (B.I.A.E.) campus, 1968, before construction, looking west showing "Pontresina" homesteadballarat institute of advanced education, green hill, federation university, "pontresina" homestead