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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBenzol Pouring Can - Tobacco
... ...glenn creek...Historical: This equipment was used on one of the first tobacco farms in the Kiewa Valley at Glenns Creek, Mongans Bridge. The can was home-made showing the resourcefulness of farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. ...Historical: Tobacco farming began circa 1960 in the Kiewa Valley and consequently became one of its major industries. Many of the Italian families were involved in tobacco farming. Historical: This equipment was used on one of the first tobacco farms in the Kiewa Valley at Glenns Creek, Mongans Bridge. The can was home-made showing the resourcefulness of farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. Provenance: This tobacco farmer came from Italy and was sponsored to visit a tobacco farmer in Mytleford to learn how to grow tobacco so that he could transfer those skills to his own farm in the Kiewa Valley. Used for pouring Benzol into special long flat troughs in seed beds. Rusty tin rectangular can with handle on 1 side, opposite side has a spout coming from the bottom of the can reaching out higher than the can and held in place by a flat piece of tin jutting out from the can. At the top there is a screw opening with a lid and a handle both on one half of the top and on the other half an opening has been cut.tobacco, kiewa valley, mongans bridge, glenn creek, handmade can. benzol. aurora. silvano rossaro. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMagazine, Heathmont Secondary College - School Magazine 1991
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne "Heathmont S.C., 1991, By The Creek" A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn Fankhauser-Principal. ...A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn Fankhauser-Principal. Includes staff and student photos and various activity reports. Also Vale Eileen Edwards, Bursar 1976-1991. "Heathmont S.C., 1991, By The Creek" -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMagazine, Heathmont Secondary College - School Magazine 1992
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne "By The Creek, Heathmont S.C., 1992, " A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn ...A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn Fankhauser-Principal. Includes staff and student photos and various activity reports. Also "A Day in the Life of The Acting Vice Principal - Ruth Anderson-Smith ""By The Creek, Heathmont S.C., 1992, " -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMagazine, Heathmont Secondary College - School Magazine 1993 "By The Creek"
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne "By The Creek, 1993 " A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn ...A4 School Yearbook/Magazine (Coloured cover, contents in Black and White). Glenn Fankhauser-Principal. Includes staff and student photos and various activity reports. "By The Creek, 1993 " -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyFlyer - Spargo Lodge
... Their son, Rob and his wife Blanche purchased the site where the Falls Creek Hotel is today. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn joined the business, and they started operating in 1972. ...Their son, Rob and his wife Blanche purchased the site where the Falls Creek Hotel is today. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn joined the business, and they started operating in 1972. ...Ivan Spargo was a builder in Melbourne. In 1965 he and his wife Joy leased piece of land in Falls Creek and built Spargo Lodge. It was a dormitory style chalet designed to accommodate large groups and families. Their son, Rob and his wife Blanche purchased the site where the Falls Creek Hotel is today. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn joined the business, and they started operating in 1972. The family has been actively involved in the Falls Creek Community including the establishment of the Falls Creek Primary School and Falls Creek Search & Rescue. Rob also served as a member the Chamber and Resort Management Board. As the next generation stepped into the family business, Rob and Blanche retired to their home in Tawonga South in 2014 and Leonie and Glenn retired to Melbourne in 2017.This brochure is significant because it is linked to a prominent business and family in Falls Creek, Victoria. A small brochure publicising Spargo Lodge, Falls Creek. It is printed in brown text on buff coloured light card. When unfolded, one side shows a sketch of Spargo Lodge. The reverse side gives information about facilities and services, the tariff for regular and peak season, booking details and transport information.On front: Spargo Lodge FULLY LICENSED Falls Creekspargo lodge, falls creek accommodation, falls creek hotel -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Philip Warren-Smith at J&V Warren-Smith Auto Service, 1991
... creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn...creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn ...The land along the eastern side of the Union Road shops between Montrose Street and the railway line was originally owned by the Zeplin family. It was subdivided in 1914 and offered for sale as individual sites. Building did not occur until after WW1 and after the creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn Warren-Smith and 2 of Philip's sons, still operate it as J&V Warren-Smith Auto Service.The Union Road shopping strip was assessed for heritage protection by Lovell Chen in June 2011 (Surrey Hills and Canterbury Hill Estate Heritage Study: Union Road Commercial Precinct Citation). Within this report two buildings were mentioned as, unusually, still performing their original role. These were Dartnell’s Pharmacy at 376-378 Canterbury Road (contributory) and the motor garage at 145 Union Road (contributory). This is one of a number of 3 images taken in 1991 which document the interior and function of the building.A colour photo of a man in green overalls inside the workshop of a garage. There are two cars up on hoists and three towards the back of the workshop.philip warren-smith, val warren-smith, john warren-smith, j&v warren-smith auto service, benchley motors p/l, spenden motors p/l, garages, union road, businesses, glenn warren-smith, cars -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph - Black and White Photograph, J & V Warren-Smith Auto Service, 1991
... creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn...creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn ...The land along the eastern side of the Union Road shops between Montrose Street and the railway line was originally owned by the Zeplin family. It was subdivided in 1914 and offered for sale as individual sites. Building did not occur until after WW1 and after the creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The garage was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn Warren-Smith and 2 of Philip's sons, still operate it as J&V Warren-Smith Auto Service.The Union Road shopping strip was assessed for heritage protection by Lovell Chen in June 2011 (Surrey Hills and Canterbury Hill Estate Heritage Study: Union Road Commercial Precinct Citation). Within this report two buildings were mentioned as, unusually, still performing their original role. These were Dartnell’s Pharmacy at 376-378 Canterbury Road (contributory) and the motor garage at 145 Union Road (contributory). This is one of a number of 3 images taken in 1991 which document the interior and function of the building.A colour photo of a man in green overalls working on a car with its bonnet up.john warren-smith, val warren-smith, philip warren-smith, glenn warren-smith, j&v warren-smith auto, union road, businesses, garages, cars, mechanics -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Wally Hoersch of J&V Warren-Smith Auto, 1991
... creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The photo was taken in the office of the garage which was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn...creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The photo was taken in the office of the garage which was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn ...The land along the eastern side of the Union Road shops between Montrose Street and the railway line was originally owned by the Zeplin family. It was subdivided in 1914 and offered for sale as individual sites. Building did not occur until after WW1 and after the creek across Union Road had been barrelled. The photo was taken in the office of the garage which was built at 145 Union Road in 1925. It has had continuous use as a garage since then. Originally there were petrol bowsers on the footpath. The façade of the building is remarkably the same as it was in 1925 when David Denholm was the first proprietor. He remained until c1950 and was followed by Benchley Motors P/L, then Spenden Motors P/L. John and Val Warren-Smith purchased it in c1980. In 2019 their family, including Philip and Glenn Warren-Smith and 2 of Philip's sons, still operate it as J&V Warren-Smith Auto Service. The man on the phone is Walter Kurt (Wally) Hoersch. Warmly regarded and often mistakenly thought to be Philip's father, he was not a member of the family. Wally had an interesting background, not known to many. He was born in the German Templer colony of Sarona in Palestine. It had been established in Ottoman Palestine in 1871 and is now a suburb of Tel Aviv. In July 1941, 188 people from Sarona were deported to Australia on the Queen Elizabeth. Wally's family were amongst them. They were interned in Tatura in Central Victoria until 1947. Wally lived in Mont Albert North and later Templestowe; he died on 21/7/2002.The Union Road shopping strip was assessed for heritage protection by Lovell Chen in June 2011 (Surrey Hills and Canterbury Hill Estate Heritage Study: Union Road Commercial Precinct Citation). Within this report two buildings were mentioned as, unusually, still performing their original role. These were Dartnell’s Pharmacy at 376-378 Canterbury Road (contributory) and the motor garage at 145 Union Road (contributory). This is one of a number of 3 images taken in 1991 which document the interior and function of the building.A colour photo of a man sitting behind a desk in an office on the phone. There is another man standing behind him to his right.john warren-smith, val warren-smith, philip warren-smith, glenn warren-smith, walter hoersch, wally hoersch, j&v warren-smith auto, union road, businesses, garages, benchley motors p/l, spenden motors p/l, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Deep Creek Road, 13/04/1929
... creek road...mitcham...schwerkolt...francesca...charles clarence victor...schwerkolt cottage...hogan...frances dora...everitt...alice maud...charles edward...edwards...muriel eileen priscilla...dawson...stanley ernest edward...iris rae...benham...glenn...Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol 5525 Fol. 1104883, land fronting on Deep Creek Road, Mitcham being lot 136 on Plan of Subdivision No 8022, part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, in the name of Francisco Schwerkolt, 13 April 1929, on her death in 1946, probate granted to Charles Victor Schwerkolt.Passed to Frances Dora Hogan in 1947, Alice Maud Everitt in 1950, Charles Edward Everitt and Muriel Eileen Priscilla Edwards in 1953, Stanley Ernest Edward Dawson and Iris Rae Dawson in 1973, Glenn Joseph Benham and Judith Rae Benham in 1975 and Ernest Victor Copling and Barbara Ruth Copling in 1980....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne deep creek road mitcham schwerkolt francesca charles clarence victor schwerkolt cottage hogan frances dora everitt alice maud charles edward edwards muriel eileen priscilla dawson stanley ernest edward iris rae benham glenn joseph judith rae copling ernest victor barbara ruth Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol 5525 Fol. 1104883, land fronting on Deep Creek Road, Mitcham being lot 136 on Plan of Subdivision No 8022, part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, in the name of Francisco Schwerkolt, 13 April 1929, on her death in 1946, probate granted to Charles Victor Schwerkolt.Passed to Frances Dora Hogan in 1947, Alice Maud Everitt in 1950, Charles Edward Everitt and Muriel Eileen Priscilla Edwards in 1953, Stanley Ernest Edward Dawson and Iris Rae Dawson in 1973, Glenn Joseph Benham and Judith Rae Benham in 1975 and Ernest Victor Copling and Barbara Ruth Copling in 1980. ...Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol 5525 Fol. 1104883, land fronting on Deep Creek Road, Mitcham being lot 136 on Plan of Subdivision No 8022, part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, in the name of Francisco Schwerkolt, 13 April 1929, on her death in 1946, probate granted to Charles Victor Schwerkolt.Passed to Frances Dora Hogan in 1947, Alice Maud Everitt in 1950, Charles Edward Everitt and Muriel Eileen Priscilla Edwards in 1953, Stanley Ernest Edward Dawson and Iris Rae Dawson in 1973, Glenn Joseph Benham and Judith Rae Benham in 1975 and Ernest Victor Copling and Barbara Ruth Copling in 1980.deep creek road, mitcham, schwerkolt, francesca, charles clarence victor, schwerkolt cottage, hogan, frances dora, everitt, alice maud, charles edward, edwards, muriel eileen priscilla, dawson, stanley ernest edward, iris rae, benham, glenn joseph, judith rae, copling, ernest victor, barbara ruth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Pupils Help College, 20/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne With photo Forest Hill Secondary College Blackburn South Campus Orchard Grove Primary School Turner Dennis Beberin Rebecca Edwards Travis Khan Jason Adams John Gillespie Margaret Youlten Michelle Stevensen Glenn Orchard Grove Primary School students donate a printer to Forest Hill Secondary College after the devastating fire. ...Orchard Grove Primary School students donate a printer to Forest Hill Secondary College after the devastating fire.Orchard Grove Primary School students donate a printer to Forest Hill Secondary College after the devastating fire. With photo.Orchard Grove Primary School students donate a printer to Forest Hill Secondary College after the devastating fire.forest hill secondary college, blackburn south campus, orchard grove primary school, turner, dennis, beberin, rebecca, edwards, travis, khan, jason, adams, john, gillespie, margaret, youlten, michelle, stevensen, glenn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Family ties : Dave O'Neil, 2003
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne O'Neil family O'Neil Dave O'Neil Glenn O'Neil Mark Article including interviews with three of four brothers who grew up in Mitcham. ...Article including interviews with three of four brothers who grew up in Mitcham.Article including interviews with three of four brothers who grew up in Mitcham.Article including interviews with three of four brothers who grew up in Mitcham.o'neil family, o'neil, dave, o'neil, glenn, o'neil, mark -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Coat hanger, Baby Coat Hanger, c1990
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handmade coat hanger accompanying baby clothes. Baby clothes Handmade Nil A handmade baby coat hanger with floral padded, nylon quilted covering, lace lower edge and plastic covered steel hanging hook. Baby Coat Hanger Accessory Coat hanger GLENN ...Handmade coat hanger accompanying baby clothes.A handmade baby coat hanger with floral padded, nylon quilted covering, lace lower edge and plastic covered steel hanging hook.Nilbaby clothes, handmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Headwear, Baby Bonnet, c 1990
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handknitted by donor. Baby clothing Handmade Nil Cream handknitted baby bonnet with embroidered ribbon ties. Baby Bonnet Clothing Headwear GLENN ...Handknitted by donor.Cream handknitted baby bonnet with embroidered ribbon ties.Nilbaby clothing, handmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Jacket, Baby Matinee Jacket, c 1990
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Hand knitted to resemble crochet. Simple crochet edging is placed around the garment. The jacket is closed with pearl colored buttons. c1990 hand knitted baby christening garment. Baby christening Clothing handmade knitted Nil Cream silk knitted matinee jacket for a baby Baby Matinee Jacket Clothing Jacket GLENN, Valerie Rose ...Hand knitted to resemble crochet. Simple crochet edging is placed around the garment. The jacket is closed with pearl colored buttons.c1990 hand knitted baby christening garment.Cream silk knitted matinee jacket for a babyNilbaby christening, clothing, handmade, knitted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Undergarment, Christening Petticoat, C 1990
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handmade by the donor to complement the christening gown (NA 5481) C1990 handmade christening petticoat to line the handmade christening gown. Baby clothing Christening Gown Handmade Nil Cream nylon baby petticoat to accompany Christening gown. It has cotton lace trim, a back placket with pearl button to close the garment. Christening Petticoat Clothing Undergarment GLENN ...Handmade by the donor to complement the christening gown (NA 5481)C1990 handmade christening petticoat to line the handmade christening gown.Cream nylon baby petticoat to accompany Christening gown. It has cotton lace trim, a back placket with pearl button to close the garment.Nilbaby clothing, christening gown, handmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Footwear, Booties, c 1990
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handmade by the donor in 1990's Handmade Baby clothing Knitting Nil Pair of baby booties knitted with cream silk thread and tied with a cream ribbon. Booties Clothing Footwear GLENN ...Handmade by the donor in 1990'sPair of baby booties knitted with cream silk thread and tied with a cream ribbon.Nilhandmade, baby clothing, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Dress, Christening Gown, c 1990
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handmade by the donor, using fabric from the donor's wedding dress c1990 Baby clothing Christening Gown Handmade Nil Handmade cream nylon christening gown with applied lace, satin ribbon and embroidery. It closes at the back with a false button and press stud fastening. Christening Gown Clothing Dress GLENN ...Handmade by the donor, using fabric from the donor's wedding dressc1990Handmade cream nylon christening gown with applied lace, satin ribbon and embroidery. It closes at the back with a false button and press stud fastening.Nilbaby clothing, christening gown, handmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Baby Shawl, 1990
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Fabric was commercially produced; shawl was hand finished with satin binding by donor's mother. Baby accessories machine knit Hnadmade Nil - Cream baby shawl - Cotton - Edged with hand applied satin binding Textile Baby Shawl Valerie Rose Glenn's grandmother ...Fabric was commercially produced; shawl was hand finished with satin binding by donor's mother.- Cream baby shawl - Cotton - Edged with hand applied satin bindingNilbaby accessories, machine knit, hnadmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Bib, C 1990
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Handmade by donor with used fabric from donor's wedding dress. Baby wear Handmade Nil - Cream babies bib with lace edging - Satin face, cotton backing - applied lace motifs Clothing Bib Valerie Rose Glenn ...Handmade by donor with used fabric from donor's wedding dress.- Cream babies bib with lace edging - Satin face, cotton backing - applied lace motifsNilbaby wear, handmade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Handbag
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Hand knitted by donor in 1974 to use with green dress and white jacket. Knitting Wool 1974 Small green handbag with gold coloured clasp and chain. Has sample of green lurex thread inside bag. Bag is lined with green nylon inside. See also NA5487 for information on green dress. Also fake fur jacket NA5490 Accessory Handbag Glenn ...Hand knitted by donor in 1974 to use with green dress and white jacket.Small green handbag with gold coloured clasp and chain. Has sample of green lurex thread inside bag. Bag is lined with green nylon inside. See also NA5487 for information on green dress. Also fake fur jacket NA5490knitting, wool, 1974 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Dress
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Hand knitted by donor in 1974 and worn with white jacket and green handbag. Knitting Wool 1974 Knitted long dress with long sleeves. Has patterned top and sleeves and patterned bottom green has shining lurex thread. Has 6 green buttons & zip at back. See NA5485 for information on matching hand bag. See also fake fur jacket NA5490 Clothing Dress Glenn ...Hand knitted by donor in 1974 and worn with white jacket and green handbag.Knitted long dress with long sleeves. Has patterned top and sleeves and patterned bottom green has shining lurex thread. Has 6 green buttons & zip at back. See NA5485 for information on matching hand bag. See also fake fur jacket NA5490knitting, wool, 1974 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Bolero Jacket, C 1974
... Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Jacket made by donor as part of ensamble. Clothing Jacket Nil - Cream fake fur with collar with a press stud fastening hidden by a large, covered button. Jacket is satin lined throughout. See also NA5487 Green knitted dress and NA5485 Green knitted bag. Clothing Bolero Jacket Glenn ...Jacket made by donor as part of ensamble.- Cream fake fur with collar with a press stud fastening hidden by a large, covered button. Jacket is satin lined throughout. See also NA5487 Green knitted dress and NA5485 Green knitted bag.Nilclothing, jacket -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPhotograph - Axtrack oversnow vehicle Falls Creek Hotel
... Creek Hotel is today. The steep gradient of the site was a challenge to build on but was the best location available in the village. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn...Creek Hotel is today. The steep gradient of the site was a challenge to build on but was the best location available in the village. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn ...This vehicle, an Axtrack is located outside the Falls Creek Museum. It was built by Axel Andre who worked in Falls Creek as a mechanic for several years in the early 1970s. Axel was an engineer by trade. He built this small twin track vehicle for Ivan Spargo at the Falls Creek Hotel and then progressed to building bigger and better models. This included one for Ziggy Doer at Koki and Neville Mashford at Snowland purchased two of them. Some of these machines were also exported to America. Axel Andre later established a company Axtrack Engineering in Melbourne. There are still three of these Axtrack vehicles on the hill at Falls Creek in 2024. The vehicles were used for commercial purposes such as transporting supplies and staff around the mountain. The Spargo family from the Falls Creek Hotel used this vehicle for oversnow transport and it advertised Harvey Wallbanger Happy Hour. Ivan and Joy Spargo relocated from Melbourne to Falls Creek in 1965. They purchased a piece of leasehold land and built Spargo Lodge. This was a dorm style chalet built to accommodate large groups and families. Their son Rob Spargo met his future wife Blanche in 1967 when she was on holiday in Falls Creek. They married and purchased the site where the Falls Creek Hotel is today. The steep gradient of the site was a challenge to build on but was the best location available in the village. In 1970 Rob’s sister Leonie and her husband Glenn joined the business, and they started operating the hotel in 1972. The family played a critical role in the growth of the Falls Creek community and were involved in the foundation of Falls Creek Primary School and Falls Creek Search & Rescue. Rob was also involved in the start-up of Ski Victoria and has served as a member of the Chamber and Resort Management Board. Rob’s eldest daughter Lisa competed with the Australian Ski Team from 1985 to 1989 and has worked as a ski instructor in Australia, Austria & Colorado. In 2010 Lisa and her husband Damien Allport joined the family business and her parents retired to Tawonga South in 2014. Their children are now the fourth generation of the Spargo family living at Falls Creek enjoying the alpine lifestyle and providing outstanding hospitality. The 40 year tradition of the Harvey Wallbanger Happy Hour held on Tuesdays and Thursdays continues at Falls Creek Hotel in 2024.This item is significant because it depicts an important form of transport at Falls Creek, VictoriaA coloured photo of a black Axtrack oversnow vehicle decorated with red and yellow advertising.FALLS CREEK HOTEL APRES ENTERTAINMENT HARVEY HOUR TUES & THURS 3.30 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENTaxtrack, oversnow vehicles, falls creek transport, spargo lodge, falls creek hotel
