Unpublished report for the Australian Alps Liaison Committee. A series of interviews with a variety of people.b&w photographs, document reproductionsoral histories

14 page tourist information booklet and coloured photographs. Headings: Glorious Autumn, The Victorian Alps, The Snowfield Resorts, Industry, Churches, Bright - A Place For All SeasonsInside Back Page : Stan Hudson - 03 975283 National Library of Australia Card No. 0 85858 017 9churches, tourism, bright, booklet, industry, snowfields, alps, autumn

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.A 'real photo' postcard' printed by Kodak Melbourne of the Alps Road at the foot of Mt Hotham, possibly taken from a photograph by Henry Christian. mt hotham, henry christian (1886-1962), postcards - landscapes, christian-washfold collection

WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. Australias Alps Author: Elyne Mitchell Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1946 Further Information: Mount Kosciusko and surrounding districts 1st Published: 1942The label on spine cover has typed text R.A.919.94 MIT Front loose endpaper has a stamp with the number 000278 from Warrnambool Public Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, australias alps, elyne mitchell

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a proof for a poster by James Northfield. Northfield (1887–1973) was an Australian graphic artist best known as the designer of a series of posters for the Australian National Travel Association, promoting holiday destinations across the country. 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 Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 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 item is significant because it is representative of the posters created by James Northfield, Australia's best know graphic designers. Artist's proof of an historical ski promotion poster. It features 2 skiers preparing to descend the slope and 3 other people in the background, one carrying a toboggan. The poster has been mounted in a wooden frame and is accompanied by a sign.On Poster: Visit the Victorian Alps On Sign: ITEM Νο. 55 "Visit the Victorian Alps" 1931 Poster Historical travel poster artist's proof from the original design by James Northfield in 1931. Signed by the artist - Fay Plamka.george shirling, falls creek, victorian alps, james northfield

Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a summer holiday in the High Country of Victoria, including booking information and contact details.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Area and the High Plains. An A4 sized marketing booklet, including images and advertising information printed on glossy paper.On front: Summer in the Victorian Alps - High Plains FALLS CREEK / MT. HOTHAM / DINNER PLAIN / MT. BULLERhigh country marketing, victorian alps

This photograph details (early to mid1950s), the Victorian Alpine region when this remote area was part of a "lay back" rural landscape,occasionally visited by recreational adventurers and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges had provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller, but with the opening up of this region by the provision of improved roadways and accommodation facilities, courtesy of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electricity Scheme, changes such as tourism and its impact upon the "natural" state started to show its side effects (clearing of the land). The expansion of the European immigration numbers (1950s) coming into Australia was increasing after World War II which not only provided increased construction workers to the region but also immigrants who appreciated alpine regions. Some of these immigrants contributed to the expansion of the region and provided for a greater degree of diverse professions and rural related work force.This photograph depicts the borderline in time between an exclusively rural based population and respective activities(early 1900s)to the present (2000 on wards) integrated village, tourist and retiree/holiday area. The time when land was exclusively used in agriculture and Alpine grazing lands is over. The Kiewa Valley is loosing its hiding place and is becoming more and more a source of untapped residential land and winter time recreational adventure lands. The changes brought about by modern technologies involving recreational activities such as hang gliding, gliding (local airstrip), mountain bikes, car rallies and their associated clubs is providing for an increased short term population boost. These together with the attractions for retirees is changing not only the physical nature of the Kiewa valley but also its "soul".This item is a black and white photograph of a section of snow covered catchment area in the Victorian Alps in the mid 1900. It is on 200 gms paper but not on photographic paper and has a white boarder (3 mm).kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.A 'real photo postcard' of Mt Feathertop in the Australian Alps, possibly taken from a photograph of Henry Christian. The monochrome postcard depicts three walkers at Mt Feathertop. Kodak Australia Postcard.mt feathertop, postcards - australian alps, christian-washfold collection

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.A 'real photo' postcard printed by Kodak Melbourne probably taken from an original photograph by Henry Christian in the 1920s. The monochrome photo shows an open top tourer and a man standing on the Alps Road.henry beater christian (1886-1962), the alps road, real photo postcards, christian-washfold collection

Format using photographs and a brief description of each plant.Maps, colour photographsalps, victorian national parks association, bogong unit, alpine national park, mount buffalo national park, wonnangatta-moroka unit, kosciusko national park

Maps, b&w illustrationsngarigo, jaitmathang, ngunawal, kosciusko, djilamatang, charlie tarra, strzelecki, gibbo range, omeo, jemmy gibber, e w bayliss, matooka, matoka, monaro

Covers 465 oral history interviews contained in a number of collections: - Kosciusko Huts Committee collection, Matthew Higgins collection, Peter Read collection, Ruth Lane collection, Sue Hodges collection, Tor and Jane Holth collection, Klaus Hueneke collection, Siobhan McHugh collection, National Parks and Wildlife Service collection, Stockman's Hall of Fame collection, Timothy Lee collection, Lesley Alves collection, Sue Wesson collection, unavailable collections.b&w photographs, tableshistoriography, australian alps history, victorian history

Complex little book with details on animals, birds, insects, etc. with clear descriptions of each item.Maps, colour illustrations, colour photographsplant identification, australian alps, plants, animals, parks victoria, national parks and wildlife service, insects, reptiles, mammals, thredbo, mount hotham

Gives a comprehensive account of the origins of local names in the area. Anecdotes of interesting pieces of history.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsjaitmathang, minjambuta, djilimatang, ngarigo, brabiralung, braiakaulung, yuin, gunnai, lake tyers, dargo river, omeo, bright, swifts creek, benambra, ovens valley, mount hotham, mount nugong, wonnangatta station

australian alps, snow capped, aerial

Colour postcard of a white yacht on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Alps are evident in the background.chatham-holmes family collection, lucerne, boat, alps, lake

ALPS (Active, Life, Physical. Social) was formed c1996 to provide women with a service club that enables them to assist each other and the wider community. When forming the club, forms were created to guide their activities.ALPS is unique to the Upper Kiewa Valley involving women interested in meeting regularly and assisting their members and the community.1 green page titled 'The Pledge" 2 white pages stapled in the top left corner titled 'Protocol' 4 white pages stapled in the top left corner titled 'Ethics'alps, service club, women, kiewa valley

Lists the place names along the Victorian Alps, with descriptions and meanings.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsgunnai, kurnai, ngarigo, jaitmathang, brabiralung, tongiomunjie, tambo, tongio, bruthen, tambo, mount stringy, swifts creek

Wangaratta Vic. Gateway to the Victorian Alps The Fountainwangaratta, victoria

Photographs (2) on cardboard 1. Turin with view of Alps in distance 2. Venice The Campanile "Palace of the Doges"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, photographs, turin, venice the campanile, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, palace of the doges