Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 2 - Fred Griffith, Albury Ski Club's dynamic President should be pleased with the article about his property "Toollanook" in the Leader newspaper and Tom Mitchell celebrated 40 years of skiing with a day spent on the Dargals in the Kosciuszko area. Page 4 - Albury Ski Club appointed a new supervisor, Mr Les Orton formerly catering officer with a British migrant hostel in Sydney. The SEC has also allowed Falls Creek clubs to use timber from the stack at Rocky Valley for firewood. Page 5 - Broadcasting Station 2AY Albury has interviewed some N.E.D.S.A. skiers - Tom Dunlop, Toni St. Elmo, Fred Griffith and Neil Newton. This is a sign of the tremendous interest in skiing in the North East and the publicity it is given. Nissen Ski Tow charges had been set for the season at 8/- per day and 6/- per half day. The novice tow is also ready for a good season. Page 17 - A page of suggested places to ski in Victoria included Bob Hymans' Lodge which was the only commercial concern in the area and the Bogong Ski Club Lodge was available for booking by members of other ski clubs by arrangement with the Secretary. Inside Cover - an advertisement for Fred Griffith's "Toonallook" Romney Stud.fred griffith, bob hymans, tom mitchell, les orton, tom dunlop, toni st. elmo

For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.Sepia portrait photo of Mrs. Orton seated."Mrs Sarah Orton, wife of Joseph Orton who was the first minister of any denomination to preacher where Melbourne now stands. 1865–1869"orton, sarah jane, orton, joseph

For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.Sepia portrait photo of Mrs Orton seated. Enlarged version of F267-1."Mrs Sarah Orton"orton, sarah jane, orton, joseph