The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2017 the Men's Winner was Miles Havlick from USA in a time of 1:37:24.2. The winner of the Women's event was Barbara Jezersek of Australia in a time of 1:46:59.8. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring two Australian skiers on a downhill slope with a group of spectators in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and FIS are across the bottom of the poster. To the left of image: KANGAROO HOPPET 26 August 2017 42 km 21 km 7 km FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au Photo: Mike - www.fallscreekphotos.com.aukangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 2017, festivals, hurstbridge, k-153, steam engine, steam train, wattle day festival

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 2017, festivals, hurstbridge, k-153, steam engine, steam train, wattle day festival

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acmi, museums australia (victoria), awards, 2017, warrnambool, historical society, janet mcdonald, mandy

Colour photograph of a church in Omeo.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, high country, streetscape, bluestone, church

Coloor photograph of a night view in the main street of Omeo.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, high country, streetscape, heritage, night

Colour photograph of the Golden Age Hotel in Omeo.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, high country, streetscape, heritage, golden age hotel

Set of six pamphlets issued by Yarra trams for tramways works during 2017 and early 2019 .1 - six fold DL - route 11 tram service changes for work in St Georges Road and over the Merri Creek bridge 25/11/2018 to 30/11/2018. Route 11 - 2 copies held .2 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar for the St Georges Rd work - 2 copies held. .3 - as for .1 - work in Toorak Road, Camberwell, 3/1/19 to 12/1/19 - route 75. .4 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar. for the Toorak Rd. work. .5 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar - routes 96 and 109 for Claredon St junction work 9/8/2017 to 14/8/2017. .6 - ditto for routes 11, 12, 48, 109 - Queens Birthday weekend 10/6/17 to 12/6/17. .7 - ditto for routes 86 and 96 - 31/8/2018 to 16/9/2018 for work in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Have Yarra Trams PTV and Vic Govt. logos along with printing dates.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, tramway per way, trackwork, route 11, route 12, route 48, route 75, route 96, route 109

Written in 2017, this article reports on the history of the Futuro House, now in South Morang, but previously used in Greensborough as a temporary booth for sales of land at a new housing estate called Apollo Parkways.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and colour image.futuro house, apollo parkways

"The water storage tank (the ‘golf ball’ tower) was located in Cassells Road, and for many years it played an important role in supplying the Research and Eltham communities with drinking water. However, due to prior upgrades of water supply infrastructure in the area, these communities are receiving their water supply in a more reliable way. The storage tank was no longer operating and as it no longer served a purpose, the time had come for it to be removed. Decommissioning works occurred between November 2016 and January 2017, and the tower was removed in March 2017." Source: Yarra Valley Water Eltham Water Project onlineDigital files only (17 jpg and one two second MP4 files)cassells road, demolition, research (vic.), water tower

A group photograph taken at the June 24 2017 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. At this meeting, Jacinta Crealy spoke about her book on Robert Whatmough. Attendees included Jacinta and members of her family.Digital copy of colour group photographgreensborough historical society, jacinta crealy, robert whatmough

A collection of information on the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2017. Report written by GHS member Rosie Bray. Awards were made to GHS President Noel Withers and GHS member Jean Luxford.1 program, 1 report, 1 letter,7 colour photographsaustralia day awards, jagajaga, noel withers, jean luxford

Full colour 24 page newspaper, centre stapled recycled paper, titled "Out and About - Spring 2017", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat and surrounding villages events, but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams and Castlemaine and Maldon Railway. Features a photo of Len Millar and Neville Britton in front of tram 26 on the front cover and Springfest on the page 4 with the Tram Pull event.ballarat, tourism, bendigo trust, btm, springfest, tram pull

Pamphlet - 6 fold DL from an A3 full colour sheet titled "Formula 1 Grand Prix Tram Services Changes Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 March 2017" printed for public distribution. Gives information on tram route changes, contact details, how to get to Albert Park, circuit map and service frequency. Produced by PTV, Yarra Trams and Victorian State Government - has their logos on the sheet.trams, tramways, yarra trams, grand prix, map, public transport

The brick shop and side dwelling is operated as one business as a cafe and coffee shop. Palm trees have been planted in front of the house behind the picket fence. A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017"The shop side dwelling is historically significant because it is one of just three early 20th century shop dwellings left in Eltham and one of just two that have intact facades " - Victorian Heritage DatabaseBorn Digitalmain road, cafe, shop

Digital copies of seven colour photographsfred mitchell collection, 2017, festivals, hurstbridge, k-153, steam engine, steam train, wattle day festival, k-190

Digital copies of four colour photographsfred mitchell collection, 2017, festivals, hurstbridge, k-153, steam engine, steam train, wattle day festival, k-190

Colour photograph of Omeo at night.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, high country, streetscape, heritage, night, post office

Colour photograph of water being appied to paddock in Omeo.2017, agriculture, farming, horticulture, irrigation, food, production, omeo, irrigation

galen catholic college, galen college, refugee week, 2017

History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:26:22; 1.2GB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society

Heritage Day 2017 was celebrated by Greensborough Historical Society by a walk through Yandell Reserve, led by President Noel Withers, and the launch by Banyule Mayor Cr Tom Melican, of the Society's publication of a collection of oral histories entitled "Do you recall?" Two single pages, printed in colour, with 4 colour photographsHandwritten description of photographs on reverse; Cr Melican, Cr Melican with Noel Withers and Peter Van Eeken, audience x 2oral history, greensborough historical society, greensborough, do you recall?, tom melican

51 Digital photographs taken at the opening of the Inverloch Historical Society Exhibition in June 2017. The opening was at 2pm on Saturday 2nd of June 2017. Location: Inverloch Community Hub. Speakers: Introduction & conclusion: Graham Paterson (Secretary) Master of Ceremonies: Pamela Rothfield (Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor) Speaker: Eulalie Brewster (Patron) Speaker: John Hutchinson (President) Exhibition launch by: Brian Paynter (Member of Victorian Parliament - Member for Bass) Also in attendance Jullian Brown (Bass Coast Shire Councillor for Bunurong Ward)

This is a document signifying that the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in 2017 received a Victorian Collections Award for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing (Volunteer Staff). The award was given by Museums Australia (Victoria). The Warrnambool and District Historical Society continues to be an active contributor to the Victorian Collections web site. This item is of minor significance as a memento of a 2017 award given to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and it now forms part of the group’s archives. This is a sheet of white paper with a background image of a tree branch and black printing. There are two signatures and the logos or lettering of 7 Victorian organizations.warrnambool & district historical society, victorian collections, museums australia (victoria)

Shorthened version History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:11:50; 542MB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society

A group of photographs taken at the June 24 2017 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. At this meeting, Jacinta Crealy spoke about and launched her book on Robert Whatmough (photo 1). At afternoon tea, a cake was cut to commemorate Robert Whatmough's life (1815-1887).Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, jacinta crealy, robert whatmough

Digital copies of four colour photographsfred mitchell collection, 2017, festivals, hurstbridge, k-153, steam engine, steam train, wattle day festival, k-190, wilson road

Following the amalgamation of football and netball clubs, this ticket reflects both clubs. This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of sponsors of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket, credit card style, white plastic with green text. Front: "2017 Greensborough Football Club and Greensborough Netball Club", sponsor advertising and membership number "015". Reverse: Football season fixture.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, greensborough netball club