Moomba is the festival of the city of Melbourne, initiated by the City Development Association to liven up Melbourne and attract tourists. The first Moomba parade took place in 1955 on the Labour Day public holiday in March, which commemorated the advent of the eight hour working day, which was first won in 1856 (https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/such-was-life/moomba). Large silver platter with ornate embossed grape and vine leaf decoration on rim, ornate engraving on flat surface are with engraved text in centre. 1987 /Moomba Procession / Moomba Award / for the best country entry Reverse; label 'Ranleigh A1 quality silverware'city of greater bendigo awards

Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover of this issue features a photo of three water skiers taking part in the Moomba Festival in Melbourne, Victoria' Page 45 includes an advertisement for Falls Creek General Store. A personal notice on page 51 reports that Bob Hymans holiday to France with his wife and son.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, bob hymans, melbourne moomba festival

The Moomba Festival and Parade is held on what was originally called Eight Hour Day, now Labor Day. This memoir by GHS member Rosie Bray tells of her experiences at the first Moomba Parade in 1955.3p. black & white typescript with illustrations, with 2p. col. photocopy of 1955 Melbourne Moomba Festival leafletmoomba, rosie bray, melbourne