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Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 3 May 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 83 - Skyline Lodge is ready for the winter after extensive work has been carried out during the summer. Improvements have been made to the lounge, bathroom and kitchen and the porch floor has been resurfaced. Potential visitors were reminded of the care and attention which were necessary to ensure comfort at the Lodge is maintained. Page 87 - Photo by S. Flattely of Easter work party of S.C.V. members enjoying a meal in the newly renovated lounge room of the Skyline Lodge, Falls Creek.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, skyline lodge -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Transcripts: Cheetham Diary / Early Tarnagulla, 1857 (original diary) and 1928, 1997 (manuscripts)
Donald Clark Collection.Two typed documents, each of several pages. One is a transcript of part of the diary of James Cheetham during the time of his voyage from Liverpool, England to Tarnagulla, Australia. The other connected document is a typed account by amateur historian Donald Clark with the title 'Early History of Sandy Creek and Tarnagulla Goldfields'. It was 'transposed' by him in 1997 from a manuscript written in 1928 by the wife of James Cheetham, Dulcie. Her manuscript was compiled from the contents of original diaries she had which had been written by James Cheetham and Ed Peters when they lived in Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla during the towns early years. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plane, early 20th century
This roughing plane was used by Peter Jensen who came to Martin's Creek (35 miles north of Orbost) in 1890 having been told that Martin's Creek would be on the railway line. He was a cooper who made the casks from silver wattles. He cleared the area for farming and then built an accommodation house, Danebo.Ths item is an example of a woodworking tool used in the late 19th to early 20th century.Large smooth wooden roughing plane. It is curved and has a large metal blade. roughing-plane tool jensen-peter -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Alpine Nature Rambles x2
Written early 1990s for a bus tourist group. It includes historical facts. 18 pages stapled in top left hand corner of handwritten (in black) notes on the program for a guided tour from Tawonga,to the SEC 'office', Mt Beauty, Clover Power Station, Bogong Village, Falls Creek, High Plains 'Alpine' National Park and Mt Beauty.Pink texta on first page: 'Jill'kiewa valley tourism, mt beauty, secv, alpine national park', tawonga, falls creek -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Article - "This Week" - History of Green Tea, Green Tea - The Facts
'The Japanese company Ito En has been working solidly for the last five years to establish a green tea industry in this area .' The article includes assistance from the Alpine Shire, the cost and benefits of the schemeThis is of historic and social significance regarding industries in Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley especially as some no longer grow green tea as the affect of bush fires (smoke) made the industry not viable.Article with Title "Green Tea - The Facts" published on Page Seven from local publication "This Week" Falls Creek. Bogong. Mt. Beauty Summer Edition 21 Friday January 23rd 2004. Refers to properties of which there are 50% in the Kiewa Valley including Mt Beauty.green tea in mt beauty, japanese company ito en -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Road Bridge Over Diamond Creek, Eltham, 26/10/84
Two colour photographs of Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek, Eltham: A. view from walkway below bridge B. Friday 26th October 1984, official opening of bridge after widening looking from Eltham towards Greensborough near Antoinette Streetbridges, main road, diamond creek, eltham, eltham south -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Condition of sale by private contract dated 18th. December, 1928 between H. A. Wilkinson and D. R. Hay for block of land at corner of Creek and Haman Streets Bendigo described in Miner's right certificate No. 30714 together with 5-roomed dwelling for the price of 340 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HEATHCOTE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 19-2-1942
Map. Heathcote, County of Bendigo. County of Dalhousie, McIvor Creek,Wallan and Bendigo Railway, By authority H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. 19-2-1942. Price 2/-. (number 90 in map cupboard 1)H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, heathcote -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PALL MALL: BENDIGO, C 1870
Black and white photograph. Attachment ( glued to photo ) reads : View from Supreme Court across creek towards Pall Mall about 1870' St. Pauls' Cathedral at back right. Mundy Street on left. View is from the original courthouse ( James Lerk 11.2.2000 )place, streetscape, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EMU CREEK STATE SCHOOL, 1900's
Black and white of school house (and perhaps residence adjoining). School pupils, babies, Adult males and females. Flag pole with Union Jack. Mounted on cream board. Inscriptions: Hand written on back 'Emu Creek State School', 'From Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road'.WH Robinson Bendigoperson, group, emu creek state school pupils -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Monier Bridge Collapse, May, 1902
In 1867 Frenchman, Joseph Monier patented reinforced concrete horticultural troughs. In 1873 this process was extended to iron reinforced bridges with the first bridge built in 1875. In Australia, Sir John Monash of Monash and Anderson company, originally built 8 Monier bridges in Bendigo all single arch except Weeroona Ave., which was a double arch. Six of these remain.Black and white photograph. Steam rollers appears to have collapsed from a Monier bridge with men investigating amidst the rubble with one steam roller remaining on the bridge, and another resting in a creek underneath. Photograph by W. H. Robinson. Photograph mounted on cream-coloured card.Written on the front in black ink 'May 1902.'monier bridges, bendigo creek, accidents -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated Nov 5th 1868. I hereby Certify that Conrad Heiser of Myers Creek is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by C. Heiser declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, conrad heiser, h l atkinson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Bridge Building
A black and white photograph of Engineers from 17 Construction Squadron, build a bridge across on of the many creeks and streams which had been previously destroyed by NVA/VietCong forces and some as long ago as the war with the French. These bridges were built with solid steel foundations.photograph, 17 const sqn, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Bridge Inspection
A black and white photograph of the 1st australian Task Forece Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970) Brigadier Stewart Weir MC, inspects a bridge built by 17 Construction Squadron over a creek northwest of the province capital Baria. The Engineers are fitting screens to protect the foundations.photograph, brig stewart weir, 1st atf base, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, 17th construction squadron, engineers, military cross -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Sherbrooke Falls
Photo of the falls in Sherbrooke Forest. Huge amount of large rocks in and around creek bed. Ferns grow up sides of banks. Low volume of water indicates dry season. At the top of the falls a man sits with another person who appears to be a woman. c.1920. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Aerial view of Cotswold Valley
Aerial view of Cotswold Valley, Menzies Creek. B&W photos taken from light plane. Paddocks and treed areas are visible. Two houses are in the centre of the photo, presumably the Breen farmhouse on Jacksons Hill Road. The tip of the plane's left wing is also visible. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo, Cotswold Valley
Colour photograph of a farm in the Cotswold Valley, Menzies Creek, possibly Bob Endersby's land. Photo shows a field in morning mist. A tractor is ploughing the fields. There are trees and tanks on the right side, and many trees in the misty background. Sourced from Facebook, 2019. Photographer unknown. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Puffing Billy at the tanks (site of landslide)
Photograph of Puffing Billy train halted near the tanks below Menzies Creek, where drivers would take on water. The hill behind rises up to Black Hill Rd. In 1953 a landslide fell onto the tracks in this area, leading to the line's 9 year hiatus. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Mitchell Library. Digger's hut, Forest Creek, 1852. - - - or huts. Slide depicts two miners one with a family, a tent, dog with litter, cart and another tent in background. Markings: 35 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: STRATHFIELDSAYE PRIMARY SCHOOL BUSH DANCE 1994, Friday 25th, 1994
Orange card for attendance at Strathfieldsaye primary School Bush Dance to be held on Friday November 25th 1994, 7pm to 11pm, at the Strathfieldsaye Sports club.Adult ticket $6. Featuring the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and as a prelude to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November.education, primary, bush dance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE MONSTER MEETING BOOK
The Monster Meeting Book, how Eureka began with the 1851 Forest Creek monster meeting of diggers, written by Jan'Yarn' Wositzky edited by Patricia Healy published by Chewton Domain Society 2014, in a spring bound binder with 171 pages containing coloured illustrations, photographs and maps.Jan Wositzkyvictoria, history, monster meeting chewton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK BUSH BAND
Colour photograph. Emu Creek Bush Band. On stage. Violin. Banjo. Guitar.4 men standing behind potted plants. Back of photo reads: Emu Ck. - Aust. Day Goornong. Singers Wayne Blandford, Stan Symes, Peter Ellis, John Williams.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Wedding Invoices, 1953
Wedding Invoices for Mrs J. A. Symons, Murphys Creek Account from Bolton Bros Bendigo for printing of invitations, a draper at Ballarat for the wedding dress (Homes Drapers) and a letter from St Augustine's Church at Inglewood, Rector Keith G. Madin enclosing the wedding licence.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st augustines church inglewood, murphys creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Book - Falls Creek Ski and Board School Instructors Handbook
These manuals were produced for use by instructors at the Falls Creek Ski and Board School in the late 1990s.A cloth bound booklet produced for instructors at Falls Creek Ski School in 1998 and 1999. They both have black text on the cover and contain 32 pages. The 1998 edition has a yellow cover and includes an image of a mountain view. The 1999 edition has a red cover.These manuals were produced for use by instructors at the Falls Creek Ski and Board School in the late 1990s.skiing lessons, falls creek ski and board school, ski instructor manuals -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - George Shirling
George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden. George Shirling passed away in March 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it captures an image of two pioneers of pioneers and active members of Falls Creek Village.A black and white image of George Shirling and Michael "Baldy" Blackwell on the Koki Skidoo,On the front of the skidoo: Koki Alpine Lodgegeorge shirling, koki lodge -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - George Shirling at the West Kiewa River
George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden. George Shirling passed away in March 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it captures an image of two pioneers of pioneers and active members of Falls Creek Village.A black and white image of George Shirling with two motorbikes on the bank of the West Kiewa River.george shirling, koki lodge -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs - Mt Beauty, Tawonga South and Falls Creek
Mt Beauty and Tawonga South are in the Kiewa Valley Mt Beauty and Tawonga are in the Kiewa Valley. Many of these photos record people who lived in these towns and their activities.Collection of black and white photos of Mt Beauty and Tawonga. Most are labelled (and some include names but no dates) in pencil on the back.Varying sizes. 1. Marketing Falls Creek 2. Driver Education Car Presentation- Mt Beauty Secondary College 3. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 4. Mount Beauty Paramedical Day Care Centre 5. Falls Creek - Original Halley's Comet 6. Falls Creek - Original Snow-making on Twin Towers 7. Group of 10 girls 8. Mt Beauty Primary School - Tidy Towns Competition 9.Mt Beauty Primary School 10. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 11. Lou Leiberman - Local Member 12. Bank Manager, Commonwealth Bank on left. 13. Driver Education Car - Mt Beauty Secondary College 14. Original Snow-making on Twin Towers at Falls Creek 15. Two girls 16. Mt Beauty - Home Improvement Centre 17. Tawonga District Hospital/Mt Beauty Hospital before the Nursing Home - removing pine trees 18. Water Board Installation at Tawonga South (outside Rookes house) 19. Dederang Catholic Church 20. Two men (names on back) 21. Tawonga Store 22. Mt Beauty - old butcher shop on right hand side 23.Tidy Towns Mt Beauty Labelled in pencil on the backmt beauty, tidy towns, driver education, marathon, falls creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, Oct. 1956
Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Falsework – Greensborough pier, October, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) The pile after three hits, the initial crackRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Henley Road at Watsons Creek, Mar. 1961
Old bridge over Watsons Creek 22 March 1961 Cr. Pelling and Contractor WolfRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1961-03, bend of islands, cr. charis pelling, henley road, henley road bridge, kangaroo ground, oxley bridge, watsons creek, w.e. wolf, bridge construction, road construction