Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this publication include:- Page 2: Concerns about progress in Falls Creek in the coming year with programme cuts in SEC Copperhead snake killed in snow on High Plains similar to a feat by Elyne Mitchell in 1936. Tom Mitchell visits the NSW Snowy Hydro Electricity Authority. Nissen Ski Tow worked "well enough" at times. Page 11 Reminiscences of the Inter Dominion Ski Tour by New Zealand with planning underway for the next year. Australia to send a small team to the Winter Olympics in Oslo in early 1952. Falls Creek Village Advisory Committee establishedlski history victoria, federation of victorian ski clubs, oslo olympics 1952, falls creek advisory committee

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 21 in Mitchell St, near the Railway Station, 7-3-1954. Photo by Wal Jack. Printed on Ilford paper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 21 in Mitchell St near Rly Stn Sunday morning 7-3-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T67PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 21

Extracts of manuscripts held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, and published with their permission.Maps, b&w illustrationsgeorge augustus robinson

Journal style notes with maps and illustrations of the journey of Major Mitchell.maps, b&w illustrations, colour illustrations, tablesthomas mitchell, australia felix, northern victoria, western victoria, local history, exploration

Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Sheet of Thomas Mitchell Tin Smith Headed note paperbusiness documents, thomas mitchell, tinsmith, plumber, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

High Street at Mitchell and View Street Intersection - Date Unknownorganisation, industry, gas and fuel

Avondale 145 Mitchell Street Bendigo - Italiante/Art Nouvohistory, bendigo, national trust collection bendigo, 145 mitchell street bendigo

Alexander Mitchell, grazier and citizen soldier of Thoona Victoria. Enlisted as a trooper in 8th Light Horse CMF 14 September 1893. Commissioned second lieutenant 8th LH 1 July 1908. Appointed Captain 13th Light Horse AIF 21 July 1915. Commanded B Squadron 13th LH at Gallipoli September - December 1915 and on Western Front July 1916 to May 1918. Seconded to 28th Infantry Battalion AIF western Front May - October 1918. Awarded DSO and MID. Following the war, served in CMF as commanding officer 8th LH and later 2nd Light Horse Brigade. Collection of medals and memorabilia of distinguished citizen soldier from northeast Victoria who served with both 8th and 13th Light Horse regiments in peace and war. These regiments make up the lineage of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles.Framed collection of medals and memorabilia of Colonel Alexander Mitchell DSO MID, VD, a grazier of Thoona Victoria. Display includes epaulette boards with Colonel's badges of rank; Ribbon bar and medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal with oak leaf, Volunteer Decoration; Rising Sun collar badge, 8th Light Horse collar badge, pair 13th Light Horse collar badges; facsimile of letter from General Birdwood dated 9 June congratulating Mitchell on the award of the DSO. Stained wooden frame with glass cover pane. 8th light horse, 2nd light horse brigade, 13th light horse, medal, mitchell

Frederick de Kock first advertised as a teacher of French situated in Mr N Caire's photographic Studio, View Place. In 1882 he began teaching hand painting on ceramics. In 1883 he advertised as a photographer with his own studio on the corner of Mitchell and King Street, which was later named the Bendigo Portrait rooms. In December 1887 Mrs De Kock sold all her goods prior to a move to Sydney. In 1888 Frederick advertised as a representative of the Enlargement Company who was visiting Bendigo to take orders. This information suggests that this photograph was taken between 1883 and 1887.Sepia family photograph of three girls and one boy, date and family name unknown. Siblings dressed for the photograph, youngest child the son carries a walking stick. Photograph by F. de Kock & Co., photographic artists located at corner of Mitchell and King Streets.siblings, family group

Two black and white photographs of former Bendigo steam motor No. 2 at the David Mitchell estate railway, Lilydale district, photographed c1930. Reference Light railways 208, August 2009, page 9.Yields information about a former Bendigo steam motor.Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. .1 - On rear in ink "Steam motor from the Bendigo steam tramway's (rebuilt). This was taken at the David Mitchell Estate at Lilydale used to run to the Mt Evelyn about 6 miles. Broken up after this photo was taken" Similar notes on rear of Ken Magor collections with the additional detail of photographer - Ray Pearson.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, light railways, tram 2

Set of two photos of SEC Bendigo No. 17 in Mitchell St. Bendigo. .1 - No. 17 using the crossover. Has destination of "Eaglehawk". In the background are the Plaza theatre, Maples store and Coles store. Advised that the Sunday run outs in the late morning, early afternoon used this crossover to form the first Eaglehawk tram service. .2 - No. 17, with destination of "Quarry Hill", near the Railway station. Has a Wilkinson Sword and SEC "Electric Cooking serves you best", roof advertisements. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses, Jan. 1969.On the rear of the slide: .1 - in red ink "Bendigo Mitchell St." , "6" and "P. Moses" in black ink. .2 - "3" in red ink and "P. Moses" in black ink.tramways, trams, bendigo, mitchell st, quarry hill, tram 17

Small oval waist length portrait of a lady. Her dress has a fringe around the shoulder and down the front. It also has a lace collar. Photographer's name printed on the front and back.N. W. White, Mitchell St., Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, n w white

Small portrait of a lady seated on a chair with her left elbow on the chair back and her hand up to her face. She has frills on her dress and a long feathery tie at her neck.N. White, Photographer Mitchell Street Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady

Sepia? Photograph on green board of W Beebe's 8-10 Talbot Car, Easter 1908. Bendigo car is decorated with paper flowers and streamers. Two female figures seated in front seat. Photo on dark grey mount. Inscriptions: Hand printed below image 'W Beebe's 8-10 Talbot car. Easter 1908, Bendigo'W Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigo.person, group, easter procession

Sepia photo on grey mount of elevated view of river with single span bridge, with boats moored. Swimming baths in centre to right. Town with church spires and houses and hills in background. Inscriptions 'Christmas Greetings' gold ink underneath photo. On back - written in pencil 'City of Launceston, Tasmania from Cataract Gorge'.W Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigoplace, landscape view, launceston, tasmania

Photograph - black and white. A group photo. Written on back L to R - Miss Gaywood, Miss McNeil, Miss Crow, Miss Blanche McPhee - Queen, Miss Gunn, Miss Donaldson, Miss Smith. Page girls, Miss Elma West, Miss Doris Burgoyne. Miss Blanche McPhee was Post Mistress at Goornong PO 1940-50's. Mr. Brown, with best wishes from Blanche McPhee, 9/1/1918.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.person, group, performing group, olive pell collection. miss blanche mcphee.

Gilbert Rule Colletion: black and white photo of young man standing with arms folded. Wearing a two piece suit with white high coloured shirt and tie. Written on read of photo board "Howard Rule, Bendigo".W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell, St., Bendigoperson, individual, gilbert rule

Gilbert Rule Colletion: oval shaped photo on rectangular board. Young girl with long hair, wearing a white bow on top of head. Dressed in a black outfit with a white collar. Written on rear of mount "Gladys Rule, Bendigo".W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigo.person, individual, gilbert rule collection:

Folded leaflet 'This is rapid transit' brochure advertising rapid transit railway travel for Sydney. Various photographs included.B.J. Tooker, 112 Mitchell St., Enfield.person, individual, basil miller

Black & white photograph of Addie Keating dressed in theatrical costume as Romeo. Photograph is mounted on grey board. On the back is written: To my dear friend Ethel from Loving Yours Addie. In the photo she is wearing black tights and shoes, a long decorated jacket with an embroidered wreath on the front, a large lace collar and a hat with a feather in it. She has long hair. The background of the photo is a garden setting. 'Romeo' is signed on the front of the photo.W. Vincent Kelly. Mitchell St. Bendigophoto, individual, female, photograph, addie keating, romeo, w vincent kelly

Black & white wedding photograph. The wedding party consists of 4 males and 4 females. The men are wearing 3-piece suits. Three of them have flowers in their buttonholes and the 4th one is wearing a clergyman's collar. The bridegroom is sitting on a chair beside the bride who is wearing a long white dress with a long veil. She is holding a large bouquet. The bride and the lady standing on the other side of the groom are wearing a medallion and brooch. The lady to the right of the bride is wearing a plain, long white dress, a white hat, a cross and brooch and she is holding a large bouquet. The lady on the groom's left is wearing an embroidered dress, slightly shorter, a white hat and is holding a large bouquet. The 4th lady is wearing an embroidered dress, gloves, a wide brimmed, dark hat and a cross and brooch. She is sitting on a chair. Photo is mounted on brownish board. Stuck to the back of the board is a notice: Molony & Co., Photo Enlargers and Picture Framers, 44 Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St. Bendigophoto, group, wedding, foster & wilson collection, photograph

Photo of a wedding group. Photo has black & brownish colouring. There are six men and six women in the group. One man and three women are seated and the rest are standing. All the men are wearing 3 piece suits and 5 of the women are wearing light coloured dresses and the 6th one has a dark dress with a white collar. They are all wearing hats. 3 of the ladies are holding large bouquets. Photo mounted on cream cardboard with raised frame 10 mm from the edge of the photo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St Bendigophotograph, portrait, group, foster & wilson collection, photograph, wedding photo

2 copies of faded? black & white photographs of a girl. She is wearing a white, frilly knee length dress, black stockings and shoes. She has a necklace with a cross on it. She has long, dark hair. She is standing beside a wooden gate and a flower. Photo is mounted on dark, grey cardboard with an embossed frame 6mm from the edge of the photo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St. Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph, w. vincent kelly

Faded? Black & white photo of a young woman wearing a frilly white dress with a high neckline. She has long, dark hair in sausage curls. She has a necklace with a cross on it and a ring on her left hand. She is standing beside a railing holding a flower. Photo mounted on dark grey cardboard with an embossed frame 7mm from photo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St. Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph, w. vincent kelly

Faded? Black & white photo of a young woman. She is standing beside a railing holding a flower. She is wearing a frilly white dress with a high neckline. She is also wearing a necklace with a cross on it and a ring on her left finger. She has long dark hair which is hanging down her shoulder in sausage curls. Photo is mounted on off white cardboard with embossed frame 6mm from edge of photo. Written on the back: With Compliments Yours sincerely Mary Foster 6/4/06.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St. Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, mary foster, w. vincent kelly

Sepia, bust portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a light blouse, necklace and a light hat. Oval photo is mounted on light brown cardboard with dark brown border.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph

Black & white photograph of a dark coloured horse in a trotting sulky. The sulky is high and is very close behind the horse. The man in the sulky is wearing a suit and a hat. The photo is mounted on dark grey cardboard and has a paler grey border out from the photo.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigophotograph, horse, foster & wilson collection, photograph, trotting horse

Sepia 3/4 photo of a young woman. She is wearing a white dress with a frill around the shoulders and full sleeves. She is wearing a necklace with a cross on it. She is leaning on a rough wooden gate. There are some flowers beside the gate. Photo is mounted on dark grey cardboard.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph

Black & white portrait of a girl holding a Tamborine. She is wearing a white blouse with a dark skirt, stockings, shoes, fingerless gloves and bolero. She has long curly hair. Photo is mounted on dark grey cardboard.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigophotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph