Falls Creek Primary School Prior to 1965, couples with small children would move away from Falls Creek due to there being no school facilities in the village. In the mid 60's a few families with school age children established themselves in the village, and a need arose for a school to encourage them to stay. An enrolment of seven children and a building was required before the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day gifted the families some land (still the site of the Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067) and fundraising began. The original committee consisted of the Steven family (two children), the Lee family (three children), the Caddie family (no children), the Carroll family (no children), and the Alston family (children?). After two years of community based, yet dubious fundraising methods (including weekly gluhwein parties, keg parties and numerous raffles), enough money ($1,300) was raised and an unused SEC building in Mt Beauty was bid on and won. Due to the condition of the road up to Falls Creek, it had to be dismantled and reassembled up the mountain. Unfortunately, the building was delivered to Falls Creek too late into the season to be erected but the following summer, with no money available to hire builders, working bees began, beer was on tap, and BBQs were cooked, and a crude schoolroom with an oil heater donated by Cecil Dobson from Winterhaven was erected. The first teacher hired was an Alaskan woman who agreed to a wage of $10 per child per week. Due to minimal resources the children were sent home at different times of the day in order to warm up and have a meal. Through the winter of 1971 many government departments were lobbied and it was decided that if the building could be finished to the Education Departments standards then they would provide a government endorsed full time teacher. The three main site holders (Bob Lee, Cecil Dobson and Dick Humphries) took out a loan and the school was refurbished and opened as the 'Bob Scott Memorial Hall' in time for the 1972 season. Maree Keele was the first Head Teacher. After three years of fund raising by the school committee the hall was paid off in full. After many years in the original building the Education Department took control of the school, updated the classrooms and provided accommodation for the teachers. In 1982, discussions began surrounding construction of a 'new' Falls Creek Primary School, a joint property with the community and the Education Department. After it was decided that the funds could not be raised fully by the community ($150,000), the Department constructed a new facility and students moved in on 1st July 1985.This image is significant because it represents the school which the Falls Creek Community fought to establish for their children.A framed coloured photo of Falls Creek Primary School under heavy snowIn lower right corner - 1981 Old Primary School Above doorway:- FALLS CREEK SCHOOL No. 5067falls creek primary school, fcps 5067, education falls creek

The ‘Court of Honour’ was a regular meeting of the ‘Patrol Leaders’ (PLs) - the Scouts in charge of a team of around six Scouts, and the adult Scout Leaders - then known as Scout Masters (SM) or Assistant Scout Masters (ASMs). A typical meeting agenda dealt with a report of the activities of each patrol, discipline matters and organisation of Troop meetings, outings and camps.1st Kew Court of Honour Minute Book. Fabric-covered exercise book with meeting minutes. First entry 12 April 1953, last entry 15 April 1956. Also rough notes at back and instructions for a number of games. Nil on cover.1st kew scouts, scouts - kew (vic), scout minute book

Constructing a new scout hall

Blind Creek was located between the Abbotsford Convent and what is now the Collins Bridge in Studley Park. In an 1858 map of East Collingwood by Clement Hodgkinson, in the State Library of Victoria, one can see how the creek was originally a significant landmark in Collingwood; remaining vacant land until a barrel drain enclosed it. The area was later filled in, surveyed and developed. The position where Blind Creek entered the Yarra was in the immediate vicinity of Hodgson’s Punt, which had linked Kew to the other side of the Yarra from 1839. The Punt was purchased by the Colonial Government in 1852 and was in use until the opening of the Studley Park Road (Johnston Street) Bridge in 1858 made its continued use redundantThe point of view selected by the artist for the watercolour is from the banks of Blind Creek in East Collingwood, looking across the Yarra to the Kew side of the river.Inscribed verso 'Creek and Old Watering stage, on the Yarra East Collingwood 1854 / Trees, stage, &c have long since disappeared / [Artist Signature] / FT 110 / Creek itself now being filled in 1903.gb richardson, blind creek - abbotsford, yarra river - abbotsford (vic) - kew (vic), colonial artists, australian art - 19th century, george bouchier richardson

Colour photograph of bank protection works, using bluestone rocks to construct a wall on the east bank of Diamond Creek, to prevent erosion. Opposite Watkins Street, Diamond Creek townshipeltham, drain, diamond creek, erosion, watkins street, protection, bluestone, wall

This publication was released by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee during the 1969 snow season. It followed decisions to expand the accommodation and services to approximately double its size at that time. It was aimed at promoting the Resort in an effort to attract further interest and potential investment in this development.This brochure is significant because it documents the manner in which the Tourist Resort was prompted for investors.A fold out brochure with a skier on the front cover. The leaflet information about the size and location of Falls Creek including names of several lodges and a map of the Tourist Village on the back cover.Front cover: Falls Creek THE ALPINE PLAYGROUND OF VICTORIAfalls creek tourist resort, falls creek development, falls creek promotion

The plaque is attached to the wall on the right side of the entrance the S.A.B.Bronze wall plaque created by the Department of Agriculture, Victoria to commemorate the opening of the Student Amenities Building on 13th December, 1973 by the Premier of Victoria, The Honourable R. J. Hamer, E. D.., M. P. The plaque is attached to the wall on the right side of the entrance to the SAB.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, VICTORIA. BURNLEY HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE. THIS PLAQUE IS TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE STUDENT AMENITIES BUILDING ON 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1973. BY THE PREMIER OF VICTORIA THE HONOURABLE R.J. HAMER. E.D., M.P. THE HON. IAN SMITH M.P. MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE DR. D.S. WISHART B.V.SC.. DIRECTORstudent amenities building, opening, r. j. hamer, commemoration

One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Groups of soldiers, holding buckets outside a camp kitchen."12,928. AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. Lining Up for Dinner at the / Camp Kitchen, BALLARAT, VIC."stereographs, australian expeditionary force

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine series Post Cards. Copied by John JanssonView on Cape Woolamai of Mutton Birders' Camps and their boats anchored in the bay. Figures on beach and sitting around their tents.Mutton bird eggers camps Cape Woolamailocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white photograph, phillip island, mutton bird eggers camp, cape woolamai

This belonged to Sue Slonek, who at the time was Secretary of the Surrey Hills Historical Society and an active volunteer working with the collection. She died unexpectedly and this and a book were formally donated to the collection by her son Alex. Wilfred Shipman Bishop was Sue's father. As a young man he grew up at 21 Grovedale Road, Surrey Hills. His father Frederick James Joseph Bishop was a bookbinder. Wilfred enlisted in the AIF in WW2 (V46365). He married Lucy Isobell Legge in 1943. They had 4 children - Sue and 3 boys. 1st Mont Albert Scouts meet in the scout hall at Surrey Park, where they share facilities with 9th Box Hill Scouts.A Black and white photo within a brown matt board of 25 boys and young men dressing in scout uniform. The setting is formal with a drape at the back and the troop arranged in 4 rows standing and sitting on carpet. This suggests that it was taken in a studio. Along the bottom edge are the words: 1ST MONT ALBERT TROOP. JULY 1932.On the rear of the photograph in grey lead "From R 2nd Bk Row / * / Wilfred Shipman Bishop"1st mont albert scout troop, scouts, wilfred shipman bishop, wilfred bishop, surrey park, grovedale road, 1932

Camp 13, Murchison, property owned by Jim Finnegan. German, Italian, Japanese prisoners held 1941-1946. Main entrance to Camp 13 Murchison.Camp 13 entrance gate, original stone pillars constructed using local stone, sentry box right mid -distance. Camp 13 Camp Road, Murchison. camp 13, pow, internment camps, murchison victoria, finnegan, japanese pows, german pows, italian pows

In December of 1939 the excavation of a diversion tunnel was commenced to divert water from the East Kiewa River to allow construction of the dam wall. This was completed in February 1940. Lewis Construction Co. had the contract with excavation starting in February and the first batch of concrete placed in September. In 1942 the S.E.C. took over the construction and the wall was completed in March, 1944. Type of construction: reinforced concrete slab buttress.Of historical importance in the Kiewa area as it shows the form work and preparation necessary before the pouring of concrete for the first dam in the hydro electric scheme. The destruction caused by the 1939 bushfires is also evident in the upper left hand corner.A black and white photograph of the early construction of Junction Dam wall viewed from downstreamOn back of photograph (left hand upper corner) Junction Dam 4-4-81 Dam viewed from downstream 352 Time to use for correct Exp. 40 secjunction dam, bogong, secv

Aerial photograph, taken in 1946 of the Rushworth internment camp.Black and white aerial photograph of camp 3 Rushworth showing layout of the camp.aerial photo of camp 3, taken in 1946, rushworth internment camp, aerial photographs, victorian internment camps

Camp 13, Murchison. Property owned by Jim Finnegan. German, Italian, Japanese prisoners of war held between 1941 - 1946. Shows the remains of what is left of the goal used by Camp 13 Murchison during WW2.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison. Camp 13 goal. Solid brick building showing individual cells, roofless, tree right mid-distrance. murchison victoria, goal, prison cells, pow, camp internees, jim finnegan

Black and white photo of View East along Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, along South side of creek.mitcham

Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski School. This publication includes detailed information about the Falls Creek Snowsport School Program for 2006. An introduction by the School Director, Benny Pregenzer states "Falls Creek Snowsports School is committed to enhancing your skiing and snowboarding experience. Think of our Snowsports School instructors as personal trainers for your snow adventure... they're here ready to elevate you to the next level. With a great attitude, endless patience and always up for fun, our instructors take pride in offering you their very best. From beginner to advanced, little tackers to adults and everyone in between, Falls Creek Snowsports School has a program to suit you. Our expert instructors will have you skiing, snowboarding, telemarking and cross-country skiing to the best of your ability in no time. Have a great holiday and see you on the slopes! Corporate Sponsors in 2006 were Milo and Ten TV.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Snowsport School in 2006.A glossy booklet featuring images and information about programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 2006 winter season. The front cover features a group of downhill skiers while the back cover explains lesson times and contact details.On front cover Falls Creek and the school logo fallscreek.com.au Snowsport Schoolfalls creek marketing, falls creek snowsport school., benny pregenzer

One of a set of eight small format postcardsBlack and white small format postcard of view of Whiters Camp Park in Whiters Street. Large trees surrounding cabin and sheds. Lakes Entrance VictoriaWhiters Camp Park Lakes Entrancecaravan parks, tourism, recreation

Also another black and white postcard of Whiters family home with man and car in front 05402.1 9 x 14 cmBlack and white postcard showing early view of Whiters Camp Park show tents, a Ford car, people and two emus Lakes Entrance VictoriaWhiters Camping Park Lakes Entrancecamping, businesses

Created by members of the day centre at Kooyong in the 1990's, weaving was an activity that provided an opportunity to create tactile artwork. In this example, a rectangular shaped woven wall hanging attached to a brown hessian backing and stuck onto a piece of chipboard. Woven piece depicts a series of horizontal stripes in browns, blues, and greens, and grays. Middle section has four felt black and red houses.association for the blind, art works

Camp 13, German compound. Latrine block, concrete remains, eucalyptus in background.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Concrete remains, latrine block.camp 13, pow, german pow, internment camps, ruins, murchison victoria, latrine remains camp 13

The statue of Perseus has been removed since this photograph was taken.Colour photograph of the Ballarat State Offices / Court House in Camp Street, Ballarat. This building is now part of the Federation University Arts Academy.art deco, statue, ballarat, camp street, state office, ballarat court, perseus

The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html)Two postcards showing Australian army camp at Metras Camp, Egypt .1) A soldier sits on a horse in front of a cart. Lines of horses are in the background behind a post and rail fence. .2 A horse is hitched to a manure cart at Metras Camp, Egypt. Lines of horses are in the background. .1) verso - 'Taken at Metras Camp' .2) verso - 'A native horse and cart carting manure at horse lines.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt

Coloured photograph looking East from Deep Creek Road Bridge at start of construction of new Deep Creek Road Bridge.deep creek road, mitcham, vicroads

Camp Street was the site of the original goldfields camp reserve, and it is from here that soldiers and police troopers left to attack the Eureka Stockade on 03 December 1854.PLan of Camp Street Ballaratcamp street, police reserve, old colonists' association, grenville street, lydiard street north, t. cowan, r. surtees, c.m. watson, w.h. foster, j.b. humffray, j.j. goller, h.r. caselli, henry caselli, market reserve, e.v. gribble, old colonists' association of ballarat

Young girl in a white pinafore and large, white hat sitting on a rock at the edge of Emerald Creek. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Emerald Creek Emerald Creek with Jessie Wylesemerald creek, jessie wyles