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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 2nd Maroondah Scout Group Great Ryrie Joey Scout Mob, Scout Leaders visiting the Joey scout mob
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Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - bookplate, Andrew Sibley, Bookplate for Geoffrey Ricardo, 2014
Bookplate featuring a kangaroo and joey under moon and starsknagaroo, joey, geoffrey ricardo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Unknown
One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of a Koala with joey on her back."Australian Native Bear Koala" On back: "Roadley"koala with young, wildlife - koala, koala and joey, lois mullins -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1940's
Part of a collection of different photographs relating to Phillip Island. Donated by Bernie De La Haye.Black & White photographs of koalas in trees. 350-01 and 02 have joeys. Other photos are just the one in various positions in a tree. 350-01a Koala with 2 young joeys in tree.koalas, wildlife - koalas, bernie de la haye -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of koala and joey, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show conservation efforts from the Churchill Island precinct.Black and white photograph of koala and joey hanging onto diagonal branchCatalogue number in pencil on reverse. "5" in pencil on reversechurchill island, koala, photograph -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph RAF, Joseph Adams Lancaster Pilot, Circa WW2
Wooden framed photograph of Joey Adams - Pilot WW2 - killed D-Day. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of koala and joey in tree, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show conservation efforts that were undertaken.Black and white photograph with white border showing a koala on a branch with a joey in between her arms.Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Stamp: "COPYRIGHT/FISHERIES & GAME DEPT./VIC/NEGATIVE/INDEX"photograph, koala, churchill island -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1939 c
Also black and white photograph of dentist and nurse with patient in chair at Lake Tyers Mission number 04114.1 size 6 x 8 cmBlack and white laser copy photograph of Joey Wandin an Aboriginal boy at Mission Station Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, houses -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Teddie Shepherd's Pet, Railway Hotel Bar, Linton, 1956
Black and white image of a small joey on the bar of a hotel. Three men also in image. The photo shows Bill Hart on left, Hugh Ching on right, and Jim McDonald behind the bar of the Railway Hotel, with Ted Shepherd's pet joey standing on the bar. According to the inscription on the back, the photo was taken in 1956.hotels, kangaroos, fauna -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of koala and joey in situ, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show conservation effortsBlack and white photograph with white border. Closeup of supine koala with joey partially emerging from pouch. Lying on wooden crate.Catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, koala, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH FEMALE KANGAROO AND JOEY IN POUCH
Postcard of female grey kangaroo and joey in pouch. Made in Western Germany in perfect colour for John Englander and Co Pty Ltd Melbourne.person, individual, basil miller -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Souvenir - Postcard, Australian Kangaroo post card, 1940's
Issued for use at Camp 3, Tatura. Used by internees for Christmas correspondence.Sepia colour picture postcard, featuring kangaroo in upright position with joey in her pouch. Printed underneath in German, "Ein Australisches Kanguruh Sein Junges im Beutel Tragend (An Australian kangaroo carrying her cub (joey) in its pouch)". On back, printed details for completing postcard in German and English. Also Christmas Greetings and maker details (in German)postcard, bissinger g, tatura, ww2 camp 3, kangaroos, australian fauna -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Jewel Box, 1940's
Made by Internee at Camp 3, TaturaHandmade, varnished wooden jewel box with hinged lid. Drawer insert and 4 compartments and base. Dovetail corners. Drawing of a kangaroo and joey on the lid(on front) BBjewel box, frank r, glockermann b, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, woodwork -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, British Major General Tinsley, 1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). The British General represented in this caricature was appointed Commandant at Camp 13, May 1946.Colour photo of a caricature mural depicting British Major General (thought to be Colonel Walter Tinsley DSO) in full uniform, complete with monocle, riding a kangaroo. The kangaroo has a joey.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, colonel walter tinsley, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - KIT BAG, Post 1938
Item issued to Kevin Joseph Harrison RAAF. Refer Cat No 4157.2 for more re his service details.Blue coloured canvas Ki bag with rope threaded through eyelets at the top, one metal ring on lower side of the base.On the front,” painted on is a kangaroo and a Joey”, under is “146838 RAAF”, below is a depiction of a “star”. On the reverse side “RAAF 147838”, base of the bag, “146838”kit bag, accessory, raaf -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader et al, Shocking slaughters, 15/08/2018
Several kangaroo joeys were mutilated in a shocking act of animal cruelty in Greenhills, Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text.animal cruelty, greensborough, browns nature reserve greensborough, kangaroos -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
paper bag, 1980's
This carry bag was used in the 1980's to carry items bought at the Healesville Sanctuary Shop. Many bags have been used since the inception of the shop and this is one of many used over the years. It is interesting to note that paper was used widely throughout the early years and in latter years as the Sanctuary became more dedicated to preservation of the environment, more environmentally-friendly materials have been used.This is a white paper carry bag. The illustration in black and white is of a family group of grey kangaroos; 5 adults and joey. A light green basket-weave pattern forms the background. It has rafia handles and is inscribed with the name of the Healesville Sanctuary underscored in red.Inscription on the lower edge of the paper bag reads "HEALESVILLE / SANCTUARY / A TRULY AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE". On the underside of the bag it reads "For Re-order B.S.B. (03) 801 9255"paper-bag, shop, healesville-sanctuary, grey-kangaroo, kangaroo, 1980's -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 1997
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 1997 the Men's Winner was Paul Gray from Australia in a time of 1:43:07. The winner of the Women's event was Camille Melvey of Australia in a time of 2:06:58.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A large poster featuring a main image of many skiers on the slopes, with a larger image of a female skier superimposed over it. A title is written in the top left section of the poster in orange text. Remaining text is in black. The logos of Worldloppet, Southern Hydro, Alpine Resorts Commission Victoria and the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club are also included in the left side of the poster. In top left: Kangaroo Hoppet / August 30 1997 Falls Creek Australia At the bottom beneath images: Kangaroo Hoppet 42km Birkebeiner 21km Joey Hoppet 7km Race Secretary P.O. Box 400 Mt. Beauty 3699 Tel: (03) 5754 3103 Fax: (03) 5754 4475kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1999 12:00:00 AM
Other number 03651.1Colour photograph of Maroon cricket team Junior Premiers showing Shawn Sproule, Reece Allit, Michael Battista, Chris Bulmer, Luke Geddes, Mark Rosenboom, Michael Dalaney, Steven Battista, Nathan Allen, John Dick, Xavier Ellis, Tom Bulmer, Joey Dalaney, Jarrod Coad. Coaches Lou Battista and David Allen Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - x2 Lighting the flame for Hoppet Week
The Kangaroo Hoppet is a long distance (42km) cross-country skiing race held annually at Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains. The first race was held in 1979 and has been part of Worldloppet since 1991. It is held annually on the fourth Saturday of August. The event also includes the Australian Birkebeiner (21km) and the Joey Hoppet (7km).The Kangaroo Hoppet is an international event held annually on the Bogong High Plains. It is a major tourist attraction in Australia and internationally. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of the past when skiing was in its infancy and when Mt Beauty was created being built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It is now a small town with the added influence of tourism, the Hoppet being a major event.Two colored photos showing the lighting of the flame and the flags of participating countries at the commencement of Hoppet Week. 1990skangaroo hoppet, cross country ski race, falls creek, bogong high plains, snow sports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1928
Black and white photograph of Football Club Premiership team 1928 Jules Lake, Henning, Todd, Spot Eaton, Joe Coate, G South, Jack Lawrence, L Devitt, Constable Warnecke, Alf Carstairs, Jimmy Gibb, Charlie Vize, Jack Palmer, Henning, Les Williams, A Allen, Joey Coate, George Egan, Tommy Todd, Carstairs, Jimmy Coate, Dave Allen, Carstairs, Carstairs Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bell - Kangaroo Hoppet 1995
This bell was used by the public to ring encouragement to participants competing in the Kangaroo Hoppet. The Kangaroo Hoppet has its origins in the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club's 21 km Australian Birkebeiner, first held in 1979 at Falls Creek. In 1991 the first Kangaroo Hoppet of 42 km was conducted and became part of the Worldloppet being the first and, at the time, the only one in the southern hemisphere. It continues (2024) to be held on the fourth Saturday in August. It also includes the Australian Birkebeiner 21 km and the Joey Hoppet 7 km.Used by local family to cheer on relatives competing in the 1995 Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek.Metal cylinder fastened with 3 metal rivets with metal ring handle on metal top. Attached is a metal ringer and a white ribbon with blue writing and boomerang and skis logo. Handmade.Ribbon: "AASF Falls Creek 1995"kangaroo hoppet; ski race; cross country skiing; bogong high plains, snow sports, metal bell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Newspaper article and photo, The Age, Farewell to the sisters, 15 December 1967
Sisters from St Joseph's Convent at 1 Kent Road, Surrey Hills taught at Our Holy Redeemer School in Mont Albert Road from 1902-1967. Formally known as Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, they were often called the Josephites or 'Brown Joeys' on account of their brown habits. The order was founded by Saint Mary MacKillop (1842–1909). The order originally transferred to Surrey Hills from South Melbourne where they ran a Home for Destitute Children. The last 3 sisters from Surrey Hills transferred to the Gisborne parish in December 1967. A yellowed newspaper article with a photo depicting two nuns with 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy facing the sisters but with their backs to the photographer. Background is a brick wall.our holy redeemer school, st joseph's convent, sisters of st joseph of the sacred heart, josephites, brown joeys, gisborne, sister teresa, sister albert, sister edmund, brendan hutchinson, helen fremantle, kelly ryan, marietta urh, school children, uniforms, nuns -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Program, Our Holy Redeemer Mothers' Club, Our Holy Redeemer Mothers' Club concert program, c 14 December 1967
Sisters from St Joseph's Convent at 1 Kent Road, Surrey Hills taught at Our Holy Redeemer School in Mont Albert Road from 1902-1967. Formally known as Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, they were often called the Josephites or 'Brown Joeys' on account of their brown habits. The order was founded by Saint Mary MacKillop (1842–1909). The order originally transferred to Surrey Hills from South Melbourne where they ran a Home for Destitute Children. The last 3 sisters from Surrey Hills transferred to the Gisborne parish in December 1967. A yellowed and grubby paper printed in black detailing 7 songs / dance items performed by students from Prep to Grade 6.1967 handwritten in grey pencil to the right of the printed time and date.our holy redeemer school, st joseph's convent, sisters of st joseph of the sacred heart, josephites, brown joeys, gisborne, sister teresa, sister albert, sister edmund, brendan hutchinson, helen fremantle, kelly ryan, marietta urh, school children, uniforms, nuns -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD - CHRISTMAS, cWW2
1. Card sent by "Alfred W. Baron" VX29810, 14th Anti Tank battery, A.I.F. to his mother. 2. Card sent by Alfred W. Baron, VX29810 to his mother. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has word "Greetings" in blue and red type. Below is a drawing of a cannon above a colour patch. Across the bottom 'Darwin 1941' are printed in black type. Inside type in blue below a red coloured Rising Sun badge. Card tied with blue and red cord on LHS. 2. Black and white illustrated Christmas/New Year card folded into four quarters. Front illustration features a Kangaroo and joey. Inside illustrations feature a soldier in uniform and two cannon crews. Text in black type. In unfolded section - hand drawn illustration and message in black ink.1. Handwritten on inside: "Your Loving son, Alf". 2. Handwritten illustration in black ink. Handwritten message in black ink: "To my Dear Mum from your ever loving son, Alf xxxxxxx"cooper collection, alfred w baron, christmas card, ww2, 14th anti-tank battery -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Rex Dixon, Pete of the Wild Grass Country, 1954
Pete Cimarron, the wild boy, was raised by Indians in the Wild Grass Country of Texas. When the Indians moved on to new hunting grounds Pete was left to take care of himself. This he does by roaming over the Wild Grass Country catching wild horses, which he sells to his friend Murky Joe. When the wagon trains from the east begin to settle near the Wild Grass Country, Pete finds himself swept into an exciting struggle to claim and hold his land.Front dust cover shows a boy holding a rope lasso hiding behind tall grasses watching a black horse. There are other horses in the background. Also in the background is a grass plain which is ringed by mountains. The book itself is bound in red with the title in black writing. On the front of the book there is a logo of the Panther Library. The name of the author, the title and the publisher are written in black down the spine of the book.fictionPete Cimarron, the wild boy, was raised by Indians in the Wild Grass Country of Texas. When the Indians moved on to new hunting grounds Pete was left to take care of himself. This he does by roaming over the Wild Grass Country catching wild horses, which he sells to his friend Murky Joe. When the wagon trains from the east begin to settle near the Wild Grass Country, Pete finds himself swept into an exciting struggle to claim and hold his land.indians, texas, horses, rex dixon, panther library, fiction -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2011
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2011 the Men's Winner was Petr Novak from the Czech Republic in a time of 1:16:04. The winner of the Women's event was Esther Bottomley of Australia in a time of 1:42:22. Due to lack of snow, the course had to be relocated to the Mt McKay area at the top of the ski resort. The 42km Hoppet course was shortened to 30km.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring a group of competitors from a previous Hoppet event. A Kangaroo Hoppet road sign is on the left. The page border is yellow. Logos of AGL, Falls Creek All Season Alpine Resort, Alpine Shire, Tourism Victoria, Parks Victoria and the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club are across the bottom of the poster.At the top: Kangaroo HOPPET 21 Australia's PREMIER X-COUNTRY SKI RACE On the road sign: KANGAROO HOPPET 42km Beneath the image 27th August 2011/ 42KM 21KM 7KM Below the line of logos: Ph. 03 5754 1045 / [email protected] www.hoppet.com.au Across the bottom in larger cursive text www.hoppet.com.aukangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2001
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2001 the Men's Winner was Ben Derrick from Australia in a time of 1:52:43. The winner of the Women's event was Belinda Phillips of Australia in a time of 2:13:09.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A coloured poster featuring an image of a group of competitors in the 2000 Kangaroo Hoppet led by Ben Derrick of Australia. The logos of Worldloppet and Tourism Victoria featured on either side of the text at the bottom.In green text at the top: KANGAROO HOPPET 11 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beneath the image: 25th August 2001 Tel: (03) 5754 3103 - Fax: (03) 5754 4475 - P.O. Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 Website: http://www.netc.net.au/-hoppet/ Email: [email protected] Photo: Mike PIschetsrieder. Top Shots Falls Creek kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2002
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2002 the Men's Winner was Stanislav Rezac from the Czech Republic in a time of 2:10:40. The winner of the Women's event was Belinda Phillips of Australia in a time of 2:30:53.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A coloured poster featuring group of Hoppet competitors on a clear day. The heading is in gold text and the logos of Worldloppet, Falls Creek and Tourism Victoria are included towards the bottom.In gold text at the top: KANGAROO HOPPET 12 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA Beneath the image: 31st August 2002 Tel: (03) 5754 3103 - Fax: (03) 5754 4475 - P.O. Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 Website: http://www.netc.net.au/-hoppet/ Email: [email protected] kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2004
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2004 the Men's Winner was Ben Derrick from Australia in a time of 1:35:10. The winner of the Women's event was Clare-Louise Brumley of Australia in a time of 1:50:40. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A coloured poster featuring two skiers passing a lake and trees with a kangaroo superimposed over the top. Borders are black with white text. The logos of Tourism Victoria and Worldloppet are on either side of the text at the bottom of the image.Beneath the image: KANGAROO HOPPET 14 28th August 2004 Falls Creek Australia Tel: (03) 5754 1045 - Fax: (03) 5754 4475 - P.O. Box 400 Mount Beauty 3699 Website: http://www.hoppet.com.au Email: [email protected] kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty