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Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Tourist Map, Tourists Resorts' Committee, Tourist's Map of Healesville Marysville and Warburton Districts, 13.10.1925
... Tourists Resorts' Committee ...A tourist map for Healesville, Marysville and Warburton that was produced by the Tourists Resorts' Committee. This map was produced in 1925.A tourist map for Healesville, Marysville and Warburton that was produced by the Tourists Resorts' Committee.Photo Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Butson./ 13.10.25healesville, marysville, warburton, victoria, tourists resorts' committee, ben cairn, mount donna buang, the black's spur, the acheron valley, narbethong, launching place, tourist information, tourism, map, tourist map -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Tourist Map, Tourists Resorts' Committee, Tourist's Map of Healesville Marysville and Warburton Districts, 13.10.1925
... Tourists Resorts' Committee ...A tourist map for Healesville, Marysville and Warburton that was produced by the Tourists Resorts' Committee. This map was produced in 1925.A tourist map for Healesville, Marysville and Warburton that was produced by the Tourists Resorts' Committee.Photo Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Butson./ 13.10.25healesville, marysville, warburton, victoria, tourists resorts' committee, ben cairn, mount donna buang, the black's spur, the acheron valley, narbethong, launching place, tourist information, tourism, map, tourist map -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - Victoria’s Alpine Resorts badge - ski k2 safely
... Victoria’s Alpine Resorts badge - ski k2 safely ...This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. The badges were a regular means of promoting safety on the snow fields especially for children. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because the badge demonstrates ways in which safety has been promoted by Victorian Alpine Resorts.A set of metal badges awarded issued by all of Victoria's Alpine Ski Resorts to promote safety on the snow fields.george shirling, falls creek -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SECCOMBE, Roger et al, Coming soon to a beach near you!: a history of movie-going at Victorian beach resorts, 2009
... at Victorian beach resorts...resorts ...To the Phillip Island & District Historical Soc. With grateful thanks to you and Cherry McFee for all your assistance with this book. Kind regards Roger and Barbara Seccombe'. Signed by Roger Seccombe 14.11.09.cinemas, theatres, films, resorts -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Alpine Resorts - 2020 draft strategy, Alpine Resorts 2020 draft strategy
... Alpine Resorts 2020 draft strategy ...This is a commissioned report auspiced by the State Government of Victoria - Department of Sustainability and Environment 2003.This report was prepared to guide the sustainable long-term planning and management of Victoria's six Alpine Resorts. Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mount Baw Baw, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham and Mount Stirling, after the catastrophic bush fires of 2002- 2003.Colorured cardboard front cover with two people on air mattresses in foreground. Title white on bue top left corner. 40 glossy thick paper/card pages. A4Logo "Victoria / The Place to betourism in alpine resorts, sustainability and environment, victorian government, 2002-2003 bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Resort Prospectus, LAKESIDE CABINS MARYSVILLE, 1994
A prospectus regarding the proposed Lakeside Cabins resort in Marysville. This development never eventuated.A prospectus regarding the proposed Lakeside Cabins resort in Marysville. This development never eventuated.DRAFTmarysville, victoria, australia, lakeside cabins marysville, prospectus -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Information booklet, LAKESIDE CABINS MARYSVILLE, 1994
An information booklet regarding the proposed Lakeside Cabins resort in Marysville. This development never eventuated.An information booklet regarding the proposed Lakeside Cabins resort in Marysville. This development never eventuated.marysville, victoria, australia, lakeside cabins marysville -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Falls Creek
Falls Creek Snow Resort is on the Bogong High Plains in north east Victoria. It competes with other Australian snow resorts during Winter. This folder was created in the 1990s.Falls Creek began during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It is a major ski resort in Australia and is currently promoting tourism in Summer especially for bush walkers and cyclists.Red plastic folder with 6 pages in plastic sleeves. Each page has headings describing and promoting the facilities and benefits of Falls Creek Snow Resort.falls creek snow resort, tourism in alpine resorts -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Managers of Fraser Island Resort Gippsland Lakes Victoria, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/06/1994 12:00:00 AM
Wally and Kay Staff Managers of Fraser Island Resort since 1989 Gippsland Lakes VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Wally and Kay Staff Managers of Fraser Island Resort since 1989 Gippsland Lakes Victoriatourism, accommodation, gippsland lakes -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Recipe Card - Tia Maria's Winter Drink Collection
This item is promotional menu for Tia Maria at Sundance Inn Hotel in Falls Creek during the 1980s. The Hotel was later renovated and became known as the Falls Creek Country Club.This document shows the marketing material used during the 1980s, including the Sundance Inn logo, promotional content with Tia Maria as well as the illustration of the Sundance Inn, pre-renovations before it became the Falls Creek Country Club. A framed A4 size landscape drinks menu and recipe flyer for Tia Maria's. Red ink on paper, with Sundance Inn Falls Creek logo in top left corner, listed recipes in top right corner and illustration of resort bottom of page. SUNDANCE / INN / FALLS CREEK Suggests Tia Maria's / Winter Drink Collection A Resort for All Seasonfalls creek, hotels, tia maria, resort, winter dining, winter cocktails, cocktails, sundance inn hotel -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Card - Koki Plastic Business Card
These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. This business card was used to promote Koki Alpine Resort and Equipment Hire. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This items is significant because it was part of the advertising campaign for Koki Alpine Resort at Falls Creek, Victoria.A plastic business card bearing the logo and details of Koki Alpine Resort.george shirling, falls creek, koki lodge -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Riviera Beach Resort, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Holiday Concepts Riviera Beach Resort Rowe Street comprising seven self contained villas on timeshare concept Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white of Holiday Concepts Riviera Beach Resort Rowe Street comprising seven self contained villas on timeshare concept Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, accommodation, land development -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Australian Ski Year Book 1981 Resort Guide
"The Australian Ski Year Book" was first published in 1928 by the Kosciusko Alpine Club and the Ski Club of Australia, which with the Kiandra Ski Club, were the oldest organisations for skiing in Australia. In later years organisations from Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand were included. It was published on behalf of N.S.W. Ski Council, Ski Club of Victoria, Ski Council of Tasmania, Ski Council of the Federated N.Z. Mountain Clubs. It aimed to provide an annual record of the sport of ski running in Australia, and of events elsewhere which would be of interest to Australian ski enthusiasts. This publication was a guide to all major resorts operation at the time in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Information about Falls Creek included a description of its location describing geographical features, its 12 ski tows and available services. The accommodation advertised included Winterhaven Lodge, Falls Creek Motel, Spargo's Lodge, Attunga Alpine Lodge, Nelse Alpine Lodge, Les Chalets, Julian Lodge and Koki and Karelia Alpine Lodges.This item is significant because it is an issue of a long-running Australian ski publication which includes items about Falls Creek, Victoria..The Australian Ski Year Book Resort Guide of 1981 includes information and advertising about resorts throughout Australia. Falls Creek information and Accommodation Guide featured on pages 10 & 11 of this issue.australian skiing, accommodation falls creek, falls creek resort -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Sun Tan in the Snow - Tourism Poster
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is the sign accompanying his collection on display.. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it promotes George Shirling's Collection.A Victorian tourism poster to promote holidays at Victoria's ski resorts. On Sign: 'SUN TAN IN THE SNOW THIS WINTER' Colour process lithograph, signed 'Wendy ?" Government of Victoria Tourist Development A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melb. 1960 - original 101.5cm x 64.4cmgeorge shirling, falls creek, exploding sports myths -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Ski Falls Creek - The Ski Easy Resort
A part of a yearly marketing magazine promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. It includes 24 pages of detailed information and maps describing resort facilities, different runs and access to the snow. Available accommodation is explained with the inclusion of tariffs for 25 different venues in both lodges and apartments. Transport, ski hire, other village services and insurance and booking agents are also explained. The brochure was published by Victour.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortAn A4 sized magazine titled "Ski Falls Creek - The Ski Easy Resort". It consists of 24 pages of information and images.falls creek 1985, the ski easy resort, falls creek marketing, falls creek maps, falls creek activities -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer 1999 - 2000
Part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek Resort for the summer season. It includes a table of events from November 1999 until April 2000. Events listed include:- Falls Creek Multi-Sports Camps, Christmas Day Luncheon and New Year's Eve celebrations, National Distance Training Camp, Cajun Blues Weekend, Food, Wine and Wildflower Weekend, Mile High Tennis Tournament, High Country Photo Exhibition, Falls Creek Off-Road Triathlon, Stanton & Killeen WInemaker Dinner, Classical Music Weekend, Adventures with Style and an Easter Egg Hunt.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA brochure for summer program at Falls Creek Alpine resort for 1999 - 2000. Text is in orange and white print.falls creek marketing, falls creek events, falls creek summer, falls creek camps -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Falls Creek 1989 Fall For the Fun at Falls
This brochure is part of the marketing campaign for the Falls Creek Resort for winter 1989. The slogan "Fall For the Fun at Falls". The back cover includes an image of a group on the snow under the caption "We Fell For the Fun' . Below the image is the question "What will you fall for at Falls?". The Falls Creek logo is also printed on both covers.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled "Falls Creek Ski Resort - Fall for the Fun at Falls" promoting the 1989 Winter Season. It contains images and information about activities and events.falls creek marketing, falls creek magazines, falls creek resort, falls creek winter programs -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Falls Creek Resort - Ski All Day
A part of a yearly marketing magazine program promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. It includes 24 pages of detailed information and maps describing resort facilities, different runs and access to the snow. Available accommodation is explained with the inclusion of tariffs for 25 different venues in both lodges and apartments for 1988. Transport, ski hire, other village services and insurance and booking agents are also explained. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled "Falls Creek Resort - Ski All Day ....Party At Night". It contains 24 pages of images, information, maps and advertising.falls creek marketing, falls creek 1988, falls creek advertising -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Guide 1996 - HERE IT IS!
Falls Creek Resort Management produce a range of marketing materials for each season. This publication titled "HERE IT IS!" aims to include everything you need to know about skiing at Falls Creek in one guide. It also included a Ski Trail map. Sections included are:- What's new in Falls Creek for 1995 A little bit of History/fast facts Trail map and skiing tips Falls Creek Ski School Village map and directory A - Z Resort facilitiesThis item is significant because it illustrates how Falls Creek has been marketed and promoted over time.A coloured publication including images, maps and text covering all aspects of Falls Creek for the 1996 season. The cover features an image of a skier in the air. Seven sections are colour coded on the right hand edge of At bottom of page logos are included Left to right;- Alpine Resorts Commission Victoria; Falls Creek: Falls Creek Ski Guaranteefalls creek facilities, falls creek activities, falls creek marketing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - LABELS, KAWANA HOTEL
Kawana Hotel established 1928 south of Tokyo and was set up as a resort and still exists as such. used by BCOF for rest. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.2 sheets Parallelogram shape with image of building, resort. Green in colour. Hotel name, orange and blue in colour. Some writing in top corner in Japanese. Includes picture of golf clubs and tennis racket.At bottom "120 Kawana Hotel Japan"kawana hotel, bcof, souvenirs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 06/08/1938
Article in The Age newspaperArticle on raising a Tourist Loan for development of Tourist Resorts.local history, documents, newspapers, tourism, black & white newspaper clipping -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1956-1957
Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Pool, possibly resort in USAMade in USA / Patented / Encircled 11 (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Brochure: Laanecoorie Lakeside Resort Park, 1990s
Donald Clark Collection.A colour brochure promoting Laanecoorie Lakeside Resort Park.tourism -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 21/05/1938
Article in Sun News Pictorial 21/05/1938Article on opening of the Motor Show and plans for development of Victoria's Tourist Resorts.local history, documents, newspapers, motor show, black & white newspaper clipping -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer Breakaways 1996/1997
Part of a yearly marketing and information program to promote Falls Creek region for the summer season. . General activities explained in he brochure are:- Enjoying A Bushwalk In The Alpine National Park, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Mountain Bike Riding, Two & Four Wheel Driving, High Country Wining & Dining, Discovering The Wildlife. Daybreaks & Golden Sunsets And Pure Relaxation. The specific activities in the Summer Program of Events include:- Alpine Nature Rambles. Angling Expeditions, Christmas Carols, National Distance Camp, Food, Wine & Wildflower Weekend, High-O Orienteering Event, Mile High Tennis Tournament, High Country Mountain Bike Ride, Classical Music Weekend, Cadbury Red Tulip Giant Easter Egg Hunt And Festivities. The “Breakaways” brochure is a publication of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, an organisation dedicated to establishing Falls Creek as the premier alpine resort In Australia. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA brochure for summer program at Falls Creek for 1996/7. The front cover features an image of yellow wildflowers, mountain rocks and the sky with the title"Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer Breakawaysfalls creek marketing, falls creek summer programs., falls creek alpine resort, falls creek events and activities -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Bullock Island, 1991
Date made September 1991Black and white photograph of a concept plan for a proposed multi million dollar tourism complex to be built on Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Bullock Island Resort Gippsland Lakes islands, development -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Bullock Island, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Date made September 1991Black and white photograph of the concept plans for the boat harbour of the proposed tourism facility on Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Bullock Island Resort Gippsland Lakes islands, commercial development -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Fish, Marie, 2003
Date June 2003Colour photograph of construction site for Esplanade Waterfront Resort, Lakes Entrance, Victoriabuilding industry, construction -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - George Lee ID Albertville 1992
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It recognises his participation at the Winter Olympic Games in Albertville in 1992 where he was the team psychologist. 23 Australian athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and speed skating. Steven Lee and Adrian Costa from Falls Creek were included in this team. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” with Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and George later owned the Red Onion Chalet. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This is representative of George Shirling's involvement with the Australian Winter Olympic Team.A plastic coated ID pass issued to George Shirling at Albertville, France in 1992. It features Tignes, the name of the resort where the events were held, as well as the Albertville 92 logo and the Olympic Rings. TIGNES George Shirling ALBERTVILLE '92george shirling, australian winter olympics, albertville 1992, steve lee, adrian costa -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper article, Mt. Ophir to Bustle With Life Again
The undated clipping, possibly from the Rutherglen Sun or Border Morning Mail, refers to the purchase of the property in 1955 by R.K. Knight, and the plans for him to sell it to a consortium from Melbourne called Mt. Ophir Pty. Ltd.Newspaper clipping, mounted on yellow paper, describing a change of ownership of Mt Ophir winery, and a proposal to develop it as a tourist resort.mt ophir, mount ophir, wine industry