This is a typical situation confronted by RDNS Sisters when travelling to the home of a patient to give them nursing care. The Sister is driving an Australian built Holden vehicle made in the mid 1960s which was part of the RDNS fleet of cars.From its inception in 1885 the Trained nurses of the then named Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later named Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) gave high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. They nursed patients referred by Hospitals and General Practitioners giving treatments, such as injections, wound care and doing other procedures, as well as assisting them with general care when required. Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) had its own full fleet of vehicles by the mid 1960s. In many areas there were unsealed roads, in various conditions, which the Sisters negotiated to reach their patients to give care. Seat-belts had been introduced to Victoria in 1959 and District fitted them to their cars from 1962, even though they did not become compulsory until 1970. The Melways Directory of maps was introduced in 1966 which was a boon to the Sisters, though it was a few years before it went beyond Seville, so those that gave nursing care in the Launching Place, Yarra Junction, Warburton and Powelltown area used a large paper map and once the particular house was found an 'x' was marked to denote the street and approximate site of the house to assist the visiting Sisters. On the right of the black and white photograph is a front-on view of Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS), Sister driving her RDNS Holden car, with Registration number 'JPH 516' on the front number plate, on a dirt road approaching an intersection. Seen on the left hand side of the photograph is the cabin view of a truck as it is about to enter the intersection. A white house with a pitched roof can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph behind the truck. A lamp post is seen in the centre of the left hand side nature strip behind the bonnet of the truck. Trees line the road the RDNS car is traversing, and in the background behind the RDNS car, a hill with houses can be seen. photographers stamp. Quote No. GE 102rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns transport

Inside of a 1967 Holden Divisional Van with blue steering wheel, instrument panels and radio. Circa 1991.police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden van

Photograph. A green tourist tram. On the left poppet legs of the Central Deborah mine. On the right is a Holden sedan.tramways, history, talking trams

Black and white photograph. White car. FJ Holden, (1954-1956). Boot open spare wheel.person, individual, peter ellis car

Possibly Rev Dr William Williams (1848 - 1913) with his wife Edith Skelton Williams nee Wimble (1857 - 1942) and son Percival Wimble Williams (1881 - 1936)Sepia toned studio portrait of Mr Williams with his wife and son."To Mr & Mrs Holden with Christian Love from Mr & Mrs Williams"

Black and white photographic copy of a short section of the Esplanade, which shows a fish shop, Bamboo Cafe, Tween Lakes Motel, and Johns Fish Shop. A 1950c Holden sedan parked in front of Fish Cafe, and Holden wagon in front of Bamboo Motel. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, motels, transport, restaurant

Holden station car outside a residential property. Constable William Robertson of Kew in the driver's seat. Circa 1965police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden car

Black and white photograph. White car. FJ Holden, (1954-1956). Victorian number plate GEN 449person, individual, peter ellis car

Black and white photograph. White car. FJ Holden, (1954-1956). Victorian number plate GEN 449person, individual, peter ellis car

Colour photograph. White car. FJ Holden, (1954-1956). Back of photo reads: Peter Ellis's carperson, individual, peter ellis car

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. Black & white photo of High St. Eaglehawk. St. Peter's can be seen in background. A Holden car is in the foreground - early 60's model Holden with no plate HHN 577. A tram is on the tram tracks heading for Quarry Hill. A Bakers shop is in the background.photograph, streetscape, eaglehawk, harry biggs collection, high st. eaglehawk

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 1996 the Men's Winner was Johann Muhlegg from Germany in a time of 1:28:00. The winner of the Women's event was Hanne Lahtinen of Finland in a time of 1:46:50.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A large poster with an image of Kangaroo Hoppet competitors with a cauldron of flames superimposed over the top. A title is written in the top half of the poster. The logos of QANTAS, Southern Hydro, Holden Jackaroo, Worldloppet, Holden Fontera, Alpine Resorts Commission Victoria and the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club are across the bottom. In top half: AUSTRALIA'S WORLDLOPPET SKI RACE/ KANGAROO HOPPET 31st AUGUST 1996, FALLS CREEK, VIC / 42KM, 21KM, 7KM. At the bottom beneath logos: Phone: (057) 54 3103 Fax: (057) 54 4475 P.O. Box 400 Mt. Beauty 3699 Australia Photograph by Nick Ivancokangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty

Holden courtesy van, registration number HVP-355, with insignia on the driver's door, siren and megaphone on the roof. Circa 1963police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Holden Mobile Traffic Section patrol car, registration no. GKN 704, with , police light on top of vehicle, circa 1955police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; holden car

Holden courtesy ute, registration number HHK-206, beside large truck with tank on the rear trailer. Circa 1960.police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy ute

Holden courtesy van, registration number HEF-449, escorting a truck carrying a long and wide load. Circa 1961police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Fleet of Holden police cars lined up, including registration numbers HEA-608 and HLC-609. Circa 1962police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden car

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, portland harbour, ship berthed, holden vehicle

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, portland harbour, holden vehicle, flat bed crane

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, portland harbour, holden vehicle, flat bed crane

Colour photograph of three pre apprenticeship students putting an engine in an old holden car at Forestec, Lakes Entrance Victoriaeducation

Colour photograph. Car interior. Red seats. Louvre blind in back window. Safety handle.FJ Holden, (1954-1956)person, individual, peter ellis car

Colour photograph. Car interior from front passenger door. Red seats door skins.FJ Holden, (1954-1956).person, individual, peter ellis car

Black and white photograph. White car.FJ Holden, 1954-1956. Rear end. Victorian number plate GEN 449person, individual, peter ellis car

“Overdale” Holden Homestead Concongella. James Holden settled on "Overdale" in the late 1860's. The Holden Family still live at "Overdale" The Holden Family have served on the Stawell Shire Council for over 100 years.Black and White enlarged photograph of house in file and small original photo in album. Building has prominent stone wall and trees around the house which has an inner timber and wire fence. Overdale sign on the stone wall.stawell

Holden courtesy van registration number HEA-608 from front view but showing emblem on driver's door. Circa 1960police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Holden car in back lane. At rear is S W Newman & Co factory in Dow St. Black and white digital photo.industry - manufacturing, s w newman & co, sydney william newman, business and traders - engineering