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J. Ward Museum Complex
Instrument - Haemometer
Wooden box, covered with blue material. Components glass & plastic. Used for diagnosing blood disorders.Assistant + Logo. Haemometer. G I M geelchtmedical haemometer blood, disorders -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
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Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: No longer the property of G. Dunneport of portland, lee breakwater, portland bay -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Cream, 1940's
Cream came in bottles bought at the local store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Liquids were measured in pints pre 1966.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, size, embossing, use Aesthetic: Display showing embossing, size and shape especially if in good conditionClear glass bottle used for storing cream. Straight sides half way up then gently tapered into a wide opening which widens with a broad lip on top. Heavily embossed along the bottom on one side in printed capital letters and lightly embossed on base. Lip on inside to hold a cardboard disc that sealed the opening.Side: One Imperial Pint Base: G 499cream, dairy, milk bar, bottle, household -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, British Korean Medal, abt 1953
The Korea Medal (French: Médaille de Corée), sometimes referred to as the Queen's Korea Medal to distinguish it from the United Nations Service Medal, was a campaign medal created in 1951 to recognize troops from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom who had given either one day's service (one sortie) in Korea or 28 days offshore during the Korean War. The medal was physically identical in all countries where it was awarded, save for Canada, where it contained unique elements. As an internationally distributed award, the Korea Medal holds a different place in each country's order of precedence for honours.Designed by Edward Carter Preston, the Korea Medal is in the form of a 38 millimetres (1.5 in) diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRA. BRITT. OMN. REGINA F.D. (Latin abbreviation for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen of All the Britons, Defender of the Faith) surrounding an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing her roles as both fount of honour and Commander-in-Chief of her various forces. At the time of the medal's creation, King George VI was monarch and his effigy was to have appeared on the Korea Medal. However, he died on 6 February 1952 and so the image of his daughter was placed on the obverse of the medal, uncrowned, as per custom for sovereigns prior to their coronation. On the reverse is a depiction of Hercules wrestling the Hydra—a symbolic representation of communism—with the word KOREA below. The Canadian version was identical, except it was made of .800 fine silver and bore on the obverse the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA (Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen of Canada). The recipient's name and regimental number was engraved on the medal's rim.On rim: 3858806 GNR S G OMEROO RAmedal korea -
Orbost & District Historical Society
hesssian, mid 19th century
George Temple, born in Yorkshire on 26/2/1832 was one of the earliest Orbost storekeepers. Temple's Store was on the corner of Ruskin and Nicholson Streets opposite the post office. He packed stores to the Bendoc area goldfields. The store building eventually became part of Herbert's store when he died in 1917.George Temple was one of Orbost's earliest storekeepers.A large piece of hessian - probably an opened bag which was used for sending goods. The material is pinned around cardboard. It has black lettering stencilled on it."1850 G. Temple Orbost via Cunninghame carpenter"temple-george -
Federation University Historical Collection
Tool - Object, J.K. Dey & Sons, Mining Safety Lamp, c1967
The Mining Safety Lamp is used in flammable atmospheres, and consists of a wick lamp with a mesh screen enclosing the flame. It was created for use in coal mines, to reduce the danger of explosions due to the presence of methane and other flammable gases, called firedamp or minedamp. J. K. DEY & SONS was established in 1947 and manufactures Safety Lamps, Torches and Carbide Lamps. In 1967 the Mining Authority of India issued approval of the Velox GL5 Flame Safety Lamp ( Kerosene burning ) self-extinguishing type. At that time J.K. Dey captured the whole mining market of safety lamps in India. (http://www.jkdey.com/history.html, accessed 06/05/2015)Metal mining safety lamp with copper bas and hanging hook. The Dey Velox GL5 Gas Testing Flame Safety Lamp boasts sharp detection of methane gas; detection of the shortage of oxygen; detection of the presence of Carbon-dioxide, is magnetically unlocked; ncludes a top feed device for testing Methane Gas close to the roof; contains an auto extinguisher. J.K. Dey & Sons Calcutta Velox Velox Gmining lamp, safety lamp, miners lamp, calcutta, india, mining -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Plane, 20th century
Plane Rabbet type, maker Mailloch. Stamped inscription.Stamped on the end" "G MAN" (twice, but one is incomplete). flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plane, plane rabbet, rabbet plane, hand tool, g man -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Plane, James Hastie, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
A moulding plane is a specialised plane used for making the complex shapes found in wooden mouldings that are used to decorate furniture or other wooden object. Traditionally, moulding planes were blocks of wear resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding. The blade, or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed. Large crown mouldings required planes of six or more inches in width, which demanded great strength to push and often had additional peg handles on the sides, allowing the craftsman's apprentice or other worker to pull the plane ahead of the master who guided it.A vintage tool used before routers and spindle moulders came into use after World War ll, a time when to produce a decorative moulding for a piece of furniture was done by hand using one of these types of plane. A significant item from the mid to late 19th century that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture was made predominately by hand and with tools that were themselves hand made shows the craftsmanship used to make such a unique item. Moulding Plane with metal blade attached. Made by J Hastie. Inscriptions stamped into wood. "J Hastie" "E G" "W.M" "EG" "11"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, j hastie, plane, wood working tool, hand tool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, American Merchant Seamans Manual
American Merchant Seamans Manual Editor: F M Cornell Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press Date: 1942 Stamped inside cover is the name FINN, G Jwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, american merchant seamans manual -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Share and Care volunteer, Arthur Rowan, 1990s
From a series featuring local volunteers, displayed at a community centre function to honour them. Mounted black and white photo of Share and Care volunteer Arthur ROWAN at the desk in his home workshop. Mounted on white cardboard. Caption on pink paper pasted on:'Arthur Rowan, Share and Care. "By doing voluntary work, I help myself while I help others. It keeps me going"''8' in green marker on back. In pencio: 'Pat G'societies clubs unions and other organisations, south port day links, share and care, arthur rowan, volunteers -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
S.C.M. HAMANN
S.C.M. HAMANN Mechanical Type 505 Ser. no. 501354 Donated by Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research keys: 9 x 8 x 16 ELECTRICAL!HANANN Rechenmaschinen GMBH Berlin SW61 (West G) -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
S.C.M. HAMANN
S.C.M. HAMANN Mechanical Type 505 Ser. no. 501354 Donated by Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research keys: 9 x 8 x 16 ELECTRICAL! HANANN Rechenmaschinen GMBH Berlin SW61 (West G) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM COLOURED SILK PARASOL
Clothing. Cream coloured silk parasol with 40 cm wooden handle with 4 cm diameter gold coloured metal knob at the end. Parasol has silk fabric with ribbed border stretched over eight ribs. Silk twisted cord wound around stick above the handle. Two ends of the cord have 14 cm tassels with 5cm twisted cord with 9 cm velour strands.Paper sticker on ferrule of umbrella, ''G Buongiovana Napoli''costume accessories, female, cream coloured silk parasol -
St Patrick's College
Gold Medal - Junior Handball, c1913
Gold medal awarded for Junior Handball in 1913.Decorative gold medal awarded for junior handball in 1913, to Geoffrey Coghlan (SPC 1912-1913)On back: SPC Jun H'ball 1913. G. Coghlan.gold medal, handball, 1913, g coghlan. -
Clunes Museum
Tool - PLANE / WOODEN, W Dibb
Rebate plane, solid wood, steel blade 2cm cut 1cm on rebate, wooden handle W Dibb York/W Gwinn/G Dawsw dibb, carpentry tool, plane -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, "Aus Der Enge in Die Weite", 1940-1945
Made in Camp 1, Tatura to contain type written poems by, and collected by Dr. Neumann, who, from Germany, had been appointed lecturer at Sydney University c.1937, until interned in 1939. Remained in possession of his daughter Ingrid until she brought it and presented to the Museum.Green cardboard covers with green binding secured by black shoe lace, containing paper pages with typed poems, mostly in German. Scrap book made and bound in Camp 1 with poems written and collected during Dr. Neumann's internment. Dedicated to his wife Peggy.G. Neumann on cover, Tatura 1940-1945 (inside)camp 1 tatura, books, scrap, collections -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Rucksack
Rucksack made in Germany and used by internee in Camp 1 Tatura during WW2Made from brown leather, canvas and metal. Inside of bag has straps which when secured form pockets. Outside has shoulder straps and two straps for closing rucksack. 2 hooks also attached. Belt - brown leather 38 punched holes. metal buckle; Strap - brown leather. 30 punched holes, 2 metal buckles; Strap - brown leather, 13 punched holes, metal buckle.On centre front top between straps: G Aberlerucksack, leather, camp 1, gerd aberle, internee luggage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camping Billy
Shiny aluminium body, lid, spout wire handle,firm handle opposite spout and red bakelite knob on lid. Rivets join handles to body. spout soldered to body.Black circle encircling a white G with a diagonal 'LODA'containers, domestic -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual, 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual, 1914
Used for training in WW1Red card covers paper pages 440 pages with illustrationsNo 641 Driver K. G. Woodham A sub section -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge - Correspondence School Badge, TANG Gan Hwa
Issued to students doing correspondence school during WW2 in internment camp at Tatura Victoria.Badge in shape of an open book with a torch sitting in the centre. Opportunity and Perseverance across the open pages in blue banners.. On left hand page is a "C" and on right hand page is a "S". Book is black with the open pages red. Lettering in gold. Has a metal backing with a glasp.Opportunity. Perseverance on back: K G Luke. Melb.ww2 badges, correspondence school badges, major jim sullivan, tang gan hwa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Rose Stereograph Co, "Rose Series Picturesque Views of Ballarat Australia", c1940
Set of 12 views of Ballarat printed with six photos on either side of a folded strip of paper contained within a heavy brown paper folder. Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. of Armadale Vic., titled "Rose Series Picturesque Views of Ballarat Australia". Front cover has address area, stamp position, a drawing of roses and publishers details. 1. "The Town Hall and Sturt St. " with two trams eastbound in Sturt St. The first tram is a Sebastopol type tramcar. (see image 4) 2. "Eureka Memorial" 3. "The Conservatory" 4. "The gardens and Town Hall, Sturt Street" 5. "Panorama of " Sturt St. from Town hall, looking east 6. "Avenue of Honour Arch" 7. "The Flight from Pompeii - The Gardens" statue 8. "Bridge Street" - showing an SEC single truck tram in the street (see image 5) 9. "The Statuary Pavilion, Botanical Gardens" 10. "Sturt St." 11. "Lake Wendouree" 12. "Sturt St." (from Grenville St.) - with two ESCo trams in photograph (see image 6) (See also Reg. Item 2268 for a single postcard using this image.) All have words "Ballarat Vic." after the caption. Images 1 of front cover, 2 and 3 are of the object itself. Date of photos seem to be varied over time from early 1930's through to 1940's given the different motor cars in the photographs. On front cover in pencil in stamp area "G $7-"trams, tramways, ballarat, rose postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ellen Butland, c1973
Yields information about Ballarat's bogie trams after the disposal from Ballarat and the work of the AETM St Kilda Tramway MuseumBlack and white photograph of No. 34 outside the depot of the St Kilda Tramway Museum, AETM, c1973, following its repainting. Has the signal box in the background. Photo by Ellen Butland, c1973.On rear in ink "Ballarat" and "E. G. Butland" stamp.trams, tramways, aetm, st kilda museum, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ellen Butland, 1971
Yields information about Ballarat's bogie trams and Main Road Ballaarat.Black and white photograph of No. 34 inbound in Main Rd Ballarat. Tram has the destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Has the Inland Motor Body works buildings in the background (still functioning 2013). Photo by Ellen Butland, 1971.On rear in ink "Ballarat" and "E. G. Butland" stamp.trams, tramways, main road, tram 34 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Clothing - corset, 1970-1980
long abdominal corset - peach colour, embroidered lingerie satin, lycra, hooks, lacing eyes, synthetic boning, elastic panelsModel 3987/10 type g. size 37local history, costume, female -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Drawing, 'Professor Shirley Randell,' 1989 by Geoffrey Mainwaring, 1989
Geoffrey MAINWARING (29 October 1912-13 April 2000) Born Adelaide South Australia Geoffrey Mainwaring studied at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts before becoming an art teacher at Thebarton Technical School (1928-36). Mainwaring was adept at depicting a variety of subjects, from landscapes to portraits, and was very competent using a variety of media, including pencil, oils, and watercolour. He was a confident draftsperson, and completed many sensitively rendered portraits that give an insight into the character of the sitter. In June 1941 Geoffrey Mainwaring (SX13471) joined the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, and after five months was transferred to the Engineers and employed as a Sergeant-Instructor, specialising in demolitions. In late 1942, he was sent to New Guinea as an Australian army artist on probation. On 27 May 1947, Mainwaring was discharged from the Army, having served for five and a half years. He was appointed as an artist on a civilian basis until his paintings were completed in March 1948. In 1949 he was appointed Head of the Art School at the Ballarat School of Mines (now Federation University Australia). He continued to paint commissioned portraits for the Australian War Memorial until the late 1950s. Geoffrey Mainwaring died at Ballarat in April 2000. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A framed and triple mounted pastel portrait of Professor Shirley Randell. Shirley Randell is a long-time activist for gender equality and women's empowerment in education, employment, public service and civil society in Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa. She was the first female dean at Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University Australia). Her appointment as Dean of Academic Affairs made her the first woman to hold a senior management position at the college. In 2019 Shirley Randell is a Member of the Order of Australia, having received the Officer of the Order (AO) award in 2010 for her services to international relations through education, public sector, institutional reform and economic empowerment of women in Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa. She is a member of many important boards and committees including the Australian Government Women’s Alliance – Economic Security for Women and the indigo foundation. An Ambassador of Dignity Ltd, the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women, Women’s International Cricket League/FairBreak and The International Alliance for Women, Shirley Randell is also a member of the Independent Scholars Association of Australia Council, Graduate Women International Projects Committee, and sits on the several editorial boards including the BioMedical-Central Women’s Health Journal. Gift of Professor Shirley Kaye Randell, AO, PhD, Hon.DLitt, FACE, FAICD, FIML, first woman in the Executive Team of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education as Dean of Academic Affairs, 1989- 1990signature bottom right - "G. R. Mainwaring 1989."art, artwork, available, geoff mainwaring, geoffrey mainwaring, mainwarring, pastel, drawing, portrait, portraiture, woman, professor shirley randell, ballarat, g. r. mainwaring, shirley randell -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph of the Bool sisters in fancy dress, 1904
Williams Family Collection. Original photograph mounted on card backing. George Foers (named on reverse) was Tarnagulla's policeman from 1900-1910.Monochrome photograph depicting four sisters from the Bool family of Tarnagulla, dressed up for the 1904 'Poster Fair', wearing labels relating to local stores and household products. In May 1904, a ‘poster fair’ was enjoyed by attendees at the the Victoria Hotel and Theatre, Tarnagulla. It included a range of stalls where ‘about 30 young ladies, who had charge of the various stalls, wore costumes with advertisements of local and metropolitan business firms’ to raise funds for the new Church of England parsonage. From the left, Ruth Bool is representing the Exchange Store, Florrie Bool is supporting the Criterion Store, Vera Bool prefers Hudson's Soap, and Alice Bool is advocating Velveteen Soap.'Handwritten on reverse: "G. Foers. All the Bool Girls".tarnagulla, bool, thomson & comrie's exchange store, businesses, celebrations, entertainment -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong, 1953
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992. This image is from the Fred Griffith collection which documents the early development of Falls Creek.Black and white square photograph of two people wearing snow gear in the snow. The person on the left is in a lighter coloured suit and holding a ski pole and the person on the right is in a dark suit and holding skis and ski pole. There are skiers in the background, where there is mostly snow-covered hill and small amount of sky above. Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pencil - 61bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields, albury ski club, skiing, snow sports, fred griffith, australian alpine club, albury -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong 12 July 1953
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992. This image is from the Fred Griffith collection which documents the early development of Falls Creek.Black and white square photograph of man shovelling snow in front of himself. There are high levels of snow either side of man and building in the background. Snow is on top of building. Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pencil - 61bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong, 1953
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook"Black and white photograph of two women in snow smiling, wearing ski attire and holding skis over their shoulders. Standing on snow with sky and hills in the background. Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pencil - 61bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong, 1953
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992. This image is from the Fred Griffith collection which documents the early development of Falls Creek.Black and white square photograph of two people wearing snow gear in front of a hut in deep snow, one person is sunken in the snow with back to camera and the person on the right is standing higher up on snow. Skis and ski poles are next to the people. Snowy hill with some greenery is in the background with sky. Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pencil - 61bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields