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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured
Postcard is one of the Valentine series and is of the Epacris Falls, The postcard has been to Ida (who would probably be Ida Warren). Mention was made of Paddy (who was probably Paddy Smith,adopted son of the Warrens at Myrtlebank)Postcard shows 2 men at foot of a waterfall. the waterfall appears in the foreground of the postcard. Colouring of postcard looks artificial as does the flow of the waterfall.V.G.252(on front) Epacris Falls.The Grampians.Victoria.(on front)Post Card.-Printed in Great Britain.This space may be usedfor communication. The address only to be written here.scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured, C 1906
Postcard has been addressed to Miss E. Westmoreland Child St. Stawell, with the message "Many Happy Returns from Jurgums? The coloured postcard was printed in Germany. Date of message 13.10.06. Scan of rear saved as Rec601b.Postcard shows a man sitting on a rock in the middle of a creek. There are many big boulders and bush on both sides. A gum tree with a white trunk stands in the middle foreground.scenery, stoney creek -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
Image is known as 'The Cross' and was in the area of 'Silent Street',part of the walk to the Pinnacle.Photo shows an outcrop of rocks with a 'cross' which has been formed in the rocks.'The Cross in Silent Street, Wonderland.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
This is a photo of Zumsteins picnic area (before the pine trees were removed).The photo shows a woman walking in a picnic area, holding the hand of a toddler and a little girl. On the far left a person is sitting at a picnic table under a tree. A Vauxhall car is parked beside the table. The area has a large number of trees, some of which are non-native pine trees.scenery, zumsteins -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s -- 50s
Rock formation is called " The Woolpacks " and was located on the Wonderland Track at the top of Silent Street -- however on a Broadbent map of the Grampians no.205 this formation was called the " Wool Sacks " ; and the "Woolpacks" was shown on the map close to Venus Bath.Photo shows distinct slabs of rock balancing on each other. Three people appear in the photo -- a man with a boy and a woman. All three are wearing hats. A large rock outcrop can be seen on right of photos -- trees can be seen on left.The Wool Packs F5030scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s ?
c 1920s ? The cottage was known as "Gray's Cottage" and was one of a number in the campground that could be rented for the holidaysPhoto mshows four men in a gig drawn by two horses. A bundle (camping gear) is stowed in front of the gig. A hurricane lamp can be seen on top of the hear in front. On the right a building can be seen, with a woman wearing an apron in the doorway. The building front (presumably the verandah) is weatherboard with the upper half being lattice. Another building (? shed) can be seen vaguely on the left. Large gums and bush are seen in the background.recreation, camping, transport, horse drawn -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1902
The dwelling is said to be the store at the Stoney Creek diggings, with some members of the Langley family. From left Alice Maria Langley, Lucy, ?, ?, Charles Langley (old man) & three friends.Photo shows three women and three men standing and sitting outside a slab hut. The roof of the hut appears to be constructed of bark, held in place by saplings. One of the men is sitting against the side of the hut and is holding a dog. Another man is crouched over a gold pan while an onlooker appears happy with the contents of the pan."Store at Stoney Creek diggings ?1902. Alice Maria Langley, Lucy ? ? Charles Langley (old man) & three friends." written on back in blue pen.people, langley, mining, gold mining -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Postcard is No.1021 of Valentine Series and is named 'The Pinnacle, Grampians.'Photo shows 2 young woman (girls?) standing on top of a rocky outcrop /peak overlooking a valley. Three sections of a wire fence surround the rock, the girls are standing on . The valley below has some cleared areas but is mostly bush.Valentine Publishing Co., Melbourne & Sydney. Valentines Real Photo Series.(on Back)scenery, peaks -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The family is said to be that of the Langley, standing at the back of "Morningside".Photo shows two women, three men, three girls, two boys and a baby held by one of the women (in the centre). A four horse team hitched to a wagon loaded with sacks stands behind the people and a longish house stands at the back."Langley 'Morningside" - Halls Gap" is written on the back with blue pen.accommodation, morningside, people, langley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man In photo is Gilbert Rogers a well known photographer & tourist guide in the Grampians. He is looking out over the Wonderland Range from an are a close to the Balconies.Postcard shows a man standing on a rocky outcrop looking out over a range of peaks. The man is wearing a hat similar to a scout hat similar to a scout hat, is wearing shorts and long leather boots. He is carrying a back pack. Post card; Correspondece; Address onlyscenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1890s
The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Rock formation was known as " The Monolith " and situated on Mt.Victory. Postcard shows a large rock formation sitting on a rock base. A gum tree stands higher up on the left. Photo has been taken and looking up at fomation.The Rose Series P 4981. The Monolith, Mt.Victory.Grampians Vic.scenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1890-1920
This is a Rose's Australia stereocard of Morningside. Built c1875, Morningside was the residence of John and Catherine D'Alton, it was located on site of present (2010) Colonial Motor Inn. c1900 it was owned by Langley family and was taking in paying guests. In 1909 it was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. In the late 1920's a small building was erected to serve as PO and telephone exchange. C1980 the guest house closed. In 1982 Morningside was demolished.A computer print of a State Library of Victoria Catalogue entry for a stereograph card. The card shows a building, surrounded by trees, standing in large grounds. There is a picket fence with a gate in the foreground and two people leaning on either side of the gate facing each other (as though in conversation). Hills are seen in the background.guesthouses, morningside -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man in photo was well known photographer and bushwalking guide Gilbert Rogers. He was also a Forest Officer so knew the Grampians well.Postcard shows a man standing beside a waterfall holding up a cup. the waterfall is flowing rapidly over rocks. The man has on a backpack and long hiking boots.'Good luck and good health from your old friend'( written on front) Rogers - (bottom Right) no,264people, gilbert rogers, scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, 14/04/1931
The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.Photo shows a group of people sitting on and standing behind a low pile of rocks that sweeps around a wooden structure, which is three rough logs standing and lashed together to form a rough pyramid. A pulley is attached to the apex of the pyramid and a large stone block is suspended from it. Two men stand, one in front of and one beside the structure, both wear suits and are holding pieces of paper. A young boy sits in the left foreground in front of one of the poles.events, ceremonies -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Photo is of Mackey's Peak. Photo shows high rocky peaks covered in bush, A further range can be seen in the background. Abank of cloud can also be seen,"Valentine Series. No4024. Copyright. Mackey"s Peak.Grampians"(on front) Valentines Real Photo Series.scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W
Rocky outcrop is known as the "Elephant's Hide' part of the Wonderland Range.Photo shows rocky outcrop with some vegetation and two larger gumtrees in foreground.The Rose Series P12198. Elephant's Hide,Grampians,Vic(on front) Post Card,a Real Photograph,produced in Australia(on back)scenery, wonderland range -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1980s
Photo is located on Fyans Valley floor below Bellfield dam,Photo is of nine deer in a grassy paddock with bushland at the rear. A large gumtree stands middle foreground. A dead gumtree stands in the background,Fujicolor papernatural history, feral animals -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, c 10930-40s
Group would have been typical of tourist parties of the day, Such groups stayed at and were catered by local guesthouses offering walking activities with guides.photo shows a group of people (5 women,1 girl,9 men) standing on rocky platform and lookout. A wire fence surrounds edge of lookout on three sides.people, tourists -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1900s
Some of the people in the photo are said to be members of the Balmain family. James and his wife Amy Sophia (nee D' Alton) had three children. Amy died suddenly in 1902 at the age of 37. See p45 Bridging the Gap.Photo shows group of people seated and standing by a waterfall,three men seated on top of waterfall, next level a man and a young woman ( who is holding a hiking stick), top level a man and woman both holding hiking sticks. In front of them seated on a rock is a woman holding a hat. on her lap Waterfall is split into three and they flow over a larger rocky platform.Balmains c1900recreation, bush-walking -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, 14/04/1931
The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.`Photo shows five men, middle foreground all standing, with others seated and standing in the background. The man stranding closest to the camera is holding a piece of paper in his hand. A rock pile and low stone fence can be seen middle foreground. A pulley is attached to a tripod of tree posts and is holding up a large cut stone. Mountains are visible in the background.events, ceremonies -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s
Photo is probably a copy of a postcard. A caption "The Grampians " is written bottom left. The creek is Stoney creek/site Venus Baths.Photo shows man standing by a swiftly flowing creek. He is standing on a rocky platform. Slabs of rock can be seen in background. The man is wearing a cap with suit and tie.Quality paper made in Germanyscenery, stoney creek -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Newspaper - B/W, C 24/11/2000
An article describing the Henham Township project as well as the Knight Family Tearooms built on the Henham site in 1925. For further info see "Victoria's Wonderland" pp 93-95, 103.A newpaper article from "The Stawell Times" , "Halls Gap Extra" Supplement of 24 November 2000, page 16, entitled Henham v- Not even a ghost town!townships, henham -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Document - Photocopy of article (magazine/newspaper)
Article about the proposed Henham township site and its subsequent failure.Copy of a newspaper article from the Hamilton Spectator, Saturday Magazine, Saturday June 1, 1996.townships, henham, media, newspaper articles -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
The name " Balmain " has been attributed to the photo, James Balmain and his wife, Amy Sophia [D'Alton} purchased a vacant school cottage from the area and moved it to their land and called it Bellfield. Amy died at age 37, James returned to Scotland with their 3 children.Photo shows 2 women sitting on a rock formation, both are wearing hats adorned with flowers and appear to be wearing long skirts and high buttoned blouses. They are both holding sticks which seem to be decorated with flowers,recreation, bush-walking -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Arnold John Pickering chopping wood in 1910-1915,A man standing with an axe in his hand. He is dressed in a singlet and trousers.people -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Cottage could be Gray's cottage, situated in the Fyans valley.Photo showing 2 horses hitched to a carriage in which there are 4 people, a man and a woman in the front and a man and a woman in the back. Another woman is standing inthe doorway of a cottage in the background.peoplebuildings -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
See 'Bridging the Gap' p65. Grampians Road Halls Gap.Group of shops with numerous advertising signs. A woman is leaving a shop, a young girl is standing in front of her. Two cars are parked in front of shops. Gravel road. Large gum trees in the background.buildings, shops -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
Originally owned by a Warren family, being the local baker. Warren's daughter, Ida, married Robert Greer, who continued with the bakery until retirement.Side view of cream cottage. Veranda with broken railing. Red iron roof,dark chimney and small 4-paned window on side. small tin fence at side. Autumnal tree in background. Expanse of grass in foreground. Greer's Holiday cottage (rental) c1990's. written in pencil on back.buildings, houses -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Man was Freddie Paash, a Danish immigrant who made his home in Halls Gap. He is seated on what was known as the 'Coronation Chair'. c1930s. This no longer exists as it was struck by lightning.Side view of Man, with hat in his hand, smoking a pipe, seated on top of rocky outcrop. Gumtrees and bush visible in background. c1930speople, paasch