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Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, RAN, BAXTER FOOTWEAR GROUP
... ...FOOTWEAR...Footwear...Makers stamp inside boots ‘BAXTER FOOTWEAR GROUP/LEATHER QTR, LINING/112941 42 40 / LEATHER SOLE” STAMP ON SOLE “RAN/LE/MADE IN AUSTRALIA “...BAXTER FOOTWEAR GROUP...No Laces in eyelets. Footwear BOOTS, RAN BAXTER FOOTWEAR GROUP ...Uniform boots belonging to E.D. FORRESTBoots- pair black leather RAN Parade ground boots. No Laces in eyelets.Makers stamp inside boots ‘BAXTER FOOTWEAR GROUP/LEATHER QTR, LINING/112941 42 40 / LEATHER SOLE” STAMP ON SOLE “RAN/LE/MADE IN AUSTRALIA “uniform, footwear, parade uniform -
Federation University Historical CollectionPlaque - Plaque - Award, VIOSH: University of Ballarat; Oliver Footwear SHARE Solution Award, 1998 - 2003
... VIOSH: University of Ballarat; Oliver Footwear SHARE Solution Award, 1998 - 2003...Name of the award on large plate - Oliver Footwear SHARE Solution Award. Name of student and year on small plates...VIOSH: University of Ballarat; Oliver Footwear SHARE Solution Award, 1998 - 2003 Plaque Plaque - Award ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. At the Graduation of each group of students a dinner was held and Awards were presented. These were perpetual Awards and the name and year was engraved on the small brass plate. The winners of the Award were John Maclean - 1998, Linda Roberts - 1999, Steve Pavlich - 1999, Justin Haddock - 2000, Meloney Churchill - 2001, John Arthur - 2002, Timothy Reinders - 2003. The VIOSH Program continued but it is not known why the Award winners' names were not added to the plaque.Wooden base with brass plates. Grooves on back for hanging.Name of the award on large plate - Oliver Footwear SHARE Solution Award. Name of student and year on small platesviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, university of ballarat, oliver footwear, share solution award, john maclean, linda roberts, steve pavlich, justin haddock, meloney churchill, john arthur, timothy reinders, 1998 - 2003 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley News, Kathies Footwear, Watsonia, 1973, 21/08/1973
... Kathies Footwear, Watsonia, 1973...Advertisement for Kathie's Footwear, 41 Watsonia Road, Watsonia,1973....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Advertisement for Kathie's Footwear, 41 Watsonia Road, Watsonia,1973. kathies footwear watsonia road watsonia Digital copy of newspaper advertisement. ...Advertisement for Kathie's Footwear, 41 Watsonia Road, Watsonia,1973.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.kathies footwear, watsonia road watsonia -
National Wool MuseumBook, Industries Assistance Commission Report: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear; Part B: Textiles, 1980
... Industries Assistance Commission Report: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear; Part B: Textiles, 1980..."Industries Assistance Commission Report; Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, Part B: Textiles, 30 April, 1980"...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula "Industries Assistance Commission Report; Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, Part B: Textiles, 30 April, 1980" Textile Industry - history Industries Assistance Commission Industries Assistance Commission Report: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear; Part B: Textiles, 1980 Book ..."Industries Assistance Commission Report; Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, Part B: Textiles, 30 April, 1980"textile industry - history, industries assistance commission -
National Wool MuseumBook, Statement to Parliament on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries
... Statement to Parliament on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries..."Statement to Parliament on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries" - Senator John N. Button, Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, July 1987....Textile Industry Textile Production Statement to Parliament on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries Book ..."Statement to Parliament on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries" - Senator John N. Button, Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, July 1987.textile industry textile production, button, senator john n., textile industry, textile production -
National Wool MuseumBook, Review of the Victorian Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries
... Review of the Victorian Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries..."Review of the Victorian Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries; information paper no. 2" - Merinda Northrop, Department of Industry, Commerce and Technology, May 1984....National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula "Review of the Victorian Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries; information paper no. 2" - Merinda Northrop, Department of Industry, Commerce and Technology, May 1984. ..."Review of the Victorian Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries; information paper no. 2" - Merinda Northrop, Department of Industry, Commerce and Technology, May 1984.textile industry textile production, victoria; department of industry, commerce and technology, textile industry, textile production -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Tram 31 in Moorabool St, Candy Footwear, c1950
... Colour print of a colour photograph held by the Candy Footwear collection (two slightly different prints) and a black and white version, of No. 31 in Moorabool Street, with the destination of BEACH, at the corner of Malop St, 1948. ...Along the bottom edge "William Scott" address label and "Candy Footwear Collection 1950s". Copy 2 and the black & White photograph, as above, but 1948 written instead of 1950. ...Candy Footwear...Photograph SECV Tram 31 in Moorabool St Candy Footwear ...Colour print of a colour photograph held by the Candy Footwear collection (two slightly different prints) and a black and white version, of No. 31 in Moorabool Street, with the destination of BEACH, at the corner of Malop St, 1948. Has a number of people joining and leaving the tram, and walking across to the footpath. Also a number of bicycles in the photograph. People are wearing summer clothes. Printed on Agfa paper. In the background is the T&G building, Rockman's, Savoia Cafe, and Hitchcocks Pty Ltd building. Photograph used on the front cover of Dave O'Neils book on Geelong tramways - see item 1293 In an envelope that contained the photographs (now with the worksheet) is "pics and negatives for Geelong 31 / copy Candy Footwear framed illustration." Two strips of three negatives in the negatives folder - page 58.Yields information about Moorabool Street Geelong, colour publicity photograph, summer clothing and the streetscape c1950. Has a strong association with a commercial collection - Candy footwear.Colour photograph - two copies held, and a black and white print.In handwriting on the rear " (6) " Car in Moorabool St at the cnr with Malop St en-route to Beach." Along the bottom edge "William Scott" address label and "Candy Footwear Collection 1950s". Copy 2 and the black & White photograph, as above, but 1948 written instead of 1950. Second copy of the colour photo has "1951" written in ink on the rear. trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, malop st, clothing, tram 31 -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, ARMY GP, Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd, 1965 - 1970
... Footwear...Footwear...Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd...They have a full length leather tongue which is attached to both L & R flaps. Footwear BOOTS, ARMY GP Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd ...These will have the steel plate moulded into the rubber soles.These are rubber soled leather uppers boots. They have black boot laces fitted, there are 12 eyelets on either flap. The soles have rubber grips with the word 'Seal' raised as part of the boot tread. They have a full length leather tongue which is attached to both L & R flaps.footwear, vietnam war -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, ARMY GP, Vulseal Footwear Pty. Ltd
... Footwear....1) and .2) Molded into the soles are the manufacturer's details: 'MADE BY VULSEAL FOOTWEAR PTY. LTD., HY-PRESSURE VULCANISED SOLE, 'VULSEAL' (over an emblem of a seal)'. .1) Handwritten on inside top: 'T34, RB75"....Vulseal Footwear Pty. Ltd....Rubber soled with leather upper. Footwear BOOTS, ARMY GP Vulseal Footwear Pty. ...Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. .1) and .2) Pair black GP boots with laces. Rubber soled with leather upper..1) and .2) Molded into the soles are the manufacturer's details: 'MADE BY VULSEAL FOOTWEAR PTY. LTD., HY-PRESSURE VULCANISED SOLE, 'VULSEAL' (over an emblem of a seal)'. .1) Handwritten on inside top: 'T34, RB75".uniform, gp boots, kevin john herdman -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Black Suede Shoes, Paragon Footwear, 1980s
... ...footwear...Footwear...Paragon Footwear...The brown leather insole is embossed with the name Para[gon]. Footwear Pair of Black Suede Shoes Paragon Footwear ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of black suede evening shoes by Paragon. The brown leather insole is embossed with the name Para[gon].PARAGON 5 Cparagon shoes, women's shoes, footwear -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Black & Gold Leather Sandals, Paragon Footwear, 1950s
... ...footwear...Footwear...Paragon Footwear...The shoes were designed and manufactured by Paragon of Melbourne Footwear Pair of Black & Gold Leather Sandals Paragon Footwear ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of open-toed women’s fashion shoes made of black leather with gold edging. The sling back shoes feature a narrow stiletto heel. The shoes were designed and manufactured by Paragon of MelbourneBelle Chasseur / PARAGON / REMI / Made in Australia Genuine Leather 8B women's shoes, footwear, sandals -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photographs: CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building, Photographs: : CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building
... Photographs: : CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building ...It was replaced by the Footwear Trades building which was constructed between 1945 and 1947. ...Photographs: : CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building Photographs: CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building ...A number of black and white photographs recording the history of Collingwood Technical School's Boot and Shoe building. This building was burnt down in 1943. Machinery valued at £14,000 was lost. Total damage was estimated at £25,000. It was the only bootmaking school in Melbourne. (Scott p.48). It was replaced by the Footwear Trades building which was constructed between 1945 and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education. The photographs include: The original Boot and Shoe classroom [1929]-1943; The Burnt out building 1943; Six photographs of the Laying of the Foundation Stone event on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education (note the band on the roof in most of these six photos); Two photographs of the progressive construction of the new building. See Scott's history p.49.collingwood technical school, buildings, boot and shoe building, footwear building, fires, nmit -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Two Tone Slingbacks, Paragon Footwear, c.1970
... ...footwear...Footwear...Paragon Footwear...The shoes are from the Parisienne range. Footwear Pair of Two Tone Slingbacks Paragon Footwear ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. A pair of two-toned navy and cream slingbacks by Paragon. The shoes are from the Parisienne range.Paragon / Parisienneshoes, women's shoes, footwear, paragon -- shoes -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Green Leather Court Shoes, Footwear Australia, 1980s
... ...footwear...Footwear...Footwear Australia...Preston is a suburb of Melbourne. women's shoes footrest shoes footwear ladies footwear Footrest, Australia. ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Footrest Shoes were manufactured in High Street Preston, on the west side not far up from Dundas Street, but well before Bell St. Preston is a suburb of Melbourne.Pair of dark green leather women’s court shoes with a green fabric bow at the front, manufactured by Footrest, Australia.Footrest, Australia. Made by Footrest /Leather Uppers Linings & Soleswomen's shoes, footrest shoes, footwear, ladies footwear -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Two-Tone Leather & Suede Shoes, Paragon Footwear, 1960s
... ...footwear...Footwear...Paragon Footwear...The label identifies the Paragon range as Belle Chasseur - Jessica. Footwear Pair of Two-Tone Leather & Suede Shoes Paragon Footwear ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Paragon Shoes Pty Ltd was one of the most significant 20th century Australian shoe retailers, and at one time was the largest manufacturer of high quality of women's shoes in Australia. Its factory was located in Melbourne, and its shoes were sold throughout Australia and New Zealand. (Museum Victoria)Pair of two toned brown leather and suede women’s shoes designed and made in Australia by Paragon. The label identifies the Paragon range as Belle Chasseur - Jessica. Genuine leather 7 1/2 Bwomen's shoes, pargon shoes, footwear, shoes -
Kew Historical Society IncFootwear - Pair of Two-tone Pink and Beige Leather Court Shoes, Paragon Footwear, 1980s
... ...footwear...Footwear...Paragon Footwear...The design uses a scallpedwingtip pattern at the tow with decorative perforated brogue detailing. Footwear Pair of Two-tone Pink and Beige Leather Court Shoes Paragon Footwear ...The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s.A pair of two-tone cream leather and beige suede women’s court shoes with beige leather insoles by Paragon Shoes. There style is mid-heel spectator/court pumps. The design uses a scallpedwingtip pattern at the tow with decorative perforated brogue detailing. Paragon / 49274 / 7 1/2women's shoes, court shoes, paragon shoes, footwear, shoes -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkFootwear - Pair of Lace Up Boots, Perry's Stafford Footwear, c. 1920s
... Footwear...Right Boot: Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD" Inside tag: "PERRY'S / Stafford / FOOTWEAR" Inside: "7 754 1" Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT" Forward Sole: "7 / 6" Left Boot: Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD" Inside: "7 F934 1" Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT" Forward Sole: "7 / 6"...Perry's Stafford Footwear...Brown material interior. Footwear Pair of Lace Up Boots Perry's Stafford Footwear ...These boots were manufactured in Richmond, Victoria, circa 1920s. They could have been worn by William Wallace or Ruby May Selina Wallace - heeled leather boots were in fashion both for men and for women at the time - living in Inglewood in regional Victoria. They were donated by an Emerald resident who received them from Ruby.These books are an example of c. 1920s footwear fashion.A pair of Goodyear welted black leather lace-up boots with small heels. The body is made of soft leather, with hard leather near the toes and the rear of the boot. Six pairs of lace holes and four pairs of lace hooks. Hard leather sole. Brown material interior.Right Boot: Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD" Inside tag: "PERRY'S / Stafford / FOOTWEAR" Inside: "7 754 1" Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT" Forward Sole: "7 / 6" Left Boot: Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD" Inside: "7 F934 1" Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT" Forward Sole: "7 / 6"boots, lace up boots, clothing -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform - Shoes RAAF, Leather
... Baxter footwear group...Baxter footwear group...Leather Uniform Shoes RAAF Baxter footwear group Baxter footwear group ...Leather shoes upper non leather sole.111191 7578 84 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBoots Army - left boot, 1980's
... ...footwear...military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia. Black cotton laces....On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of sole...Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties. military boots army boots footwear military uniforms label. inside boot top. ...These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia. Black cotton laces.label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBoots Army - right boot, 1980's
... ...footwear...military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia, Black cotton laces. ...On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of sole...Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties. military boots army boots footwear military uniforms label. inside boot top. ...These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia, Black cotton laces. label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, 1960’s
... Footwear...Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd Australia...Known simply as “GP’s”. Footwear BOOTS Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd Australia ...Items issued to Wayne Forbes No 3176337, refer cat No 754 for his service details..1) .2) Pair of boots General Purpose, black leather, high sided, heavy ripple soled, black laces. Known simply as “GP’s”.boots, general purpose -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Flying Leather Boots, 1962-1972
... Footwear...Footwear...Flying Leather Boots Footwear Footwear ...Standard item issued during the conflict in Vietnam. A pair of tan coloured leather flying boots. Size 10. Rubber sole. Laces attached.Made in Australia Label inside boot161 reconnaissance flight, flying boots -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Boots
... Footwear...Footwear...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Boots Clothing A black leather boot (left one) without the lace Boots Footwear Footwear ...A black leather boot (left one) without the laceboots, clothing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Boots
... Footwear...Footwear...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Boots Clothing A black leather boot (right only) with no laces Boots Footwear Footwear ...A black leather boot (right only) with no lacesboots, clothing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Sandals
... Footwear...Footwear...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Tyre Sandals Ho Chi Minh Sandals Black rubber sandals made from used tyres held on by straps. Sandals Footwear Footwear ...Black rubber sandals made from used tyres held on by straps.tyre sandals, ho chi minh sandals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Ladies Shoes
... Footwear...Footwear...LYLY is on instep Ladies Shoes Footwear Footwear ...A pair of black velvet embroidered ladies scuffs. They are high heeled with a wedge sole. Scuffs are embroidered with gold, yellow and brown beads. LYLY is on instepshoes ladies -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Ladies Shoes
... Footwear...Footwear...Has yellow and cream leather strap tacked on bottom "Bad Khoa" stamped on instep. Ladies Shoes Footwear Footwear ...Ladies wooden high heeled scuffs. Dark brown rose painted on instep. Has yellow and cream leather strap tacked on bottom "Bad Khoa" stamped on instep.shoes ladies -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Ladies Shoes
... Footwear...Footwear...Rubber soles and heels are tacked to bottom Ladies Shoes Footwear Footwear ...Ladies wooden high heeled scuffs. Picture of flower is painted on the instep. Two shades of brown leather strap is tacked to sides. Rubber soles and heels are tacked to bottomladies shoes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Footwear, Boots
... Footwear...Footwear...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Boots Dunlop 7/6 Pair of general purpose black leather boots without laces. Boots Footwear Footwear Dunlop ...Pair of general purpose black leather boots without laces.Dunlop 7/6boots -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySeal Skins Ski Straps / Soles, mid 1900's
... Unknown European footwear manufacturer...Seal Skins Ski Straps / Soles Unknown European footwear manufacturer ...These seal skin straps and webbing were introduced into the Victorian Alps by European engineers, conducting survey work for the SEC Hydro scheme in the late 1930s. This period in time produced many immigrants from a war torn Europe with highly developed technical skills. Many of these immigrants provided articles that were well suited to the alpine regions of Australia, ones they used in their homelands. These were times when the home grown cultures of the Anglo Saxon heritage of the earlier settlers within the Kiewa Valley became interwoven with the various European cultures and this formed, what in later years became the beginning of the Australian multi-cultural society. The Kiewa Valley and its surrounding regions where the major rural areas which did not progress in a so typical Aussie "dinky-di", "she'll be right" fashion. The European influence was however not too strong, so as to obliterate the flavour of the home grown rural society.The major populated sections of the upper Kiewa Valley and the Alpine regions were accelerated by the SEC Hydro Development which brought into the slow growing rural regions a quasi multi ethnic society, however this was only noticeable up to the time when the final Power Station was commissioned in the 1960s. The slight variations to the typical Australian rural settlements of the time were in some food preparations, winter apparel such as these seal skin straps and soles and "langlauf" (cross-country skis). The sealskins were sewn so that their grain ran from front to back thereby allowing the skins to grip going up hill and glide going downhill.The gardens and varieties of flowering shrubs and trees where also more in line with traditional European "outdoor" settings. Seal skin sewn onto one side of a strap of webbing. There is a webbing loop on the front that slips over a small point at the front of the ski. There is a webbing strap attached to the back of the seal skin sole coming over the back of ski that clips metal fasteners onto a loop of webbing behind the ski boot. alpine sports, snow skis, winter clothing, mount bogong recreational activities, snow sports
