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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySkis, Boots, Stocks
... ...ski stocks...A variety of skis, stocks and boots used for cross country skiing and downhill skiing....Skis, Boots, Stocks ...Skis and snow equipment has changed / developed over the years from the 1940s to the present day. The collection of skis etc. is an example of the changesThe Kiewa Valley is below the Bogong High Plains with the ski resort Falls Creek 30 km away. The local people are involved with the ski industry providing ski equipment to the visitors. A variety of skis, stocks and boots used for cross country skiing and downhill skiing.skis, ski boots, ski stocks, cross country skiing, downhill skiing -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyEquipment - Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks, 1950s
... ...Bamboo ski stocks...skis which were made by Tyrolia. The Tyrolia company was founded in the state of Vienna in 1847 as Wiener Metallwaren-, Schnallen- und Maschinen- Fabrik GmbH. Tyrolia produced a variety of products out of metal and timber but didn't enter the binding business until 1949. They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks...A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps....Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks Equipment Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks ...These child's skis which were made by Tyrolia. The Tyrolia company was founded in the state of Vienna in 1847 as Wiener Metallwaren-, Schnallen- und Maschinen- Fabrik GmbH. Tyrolia produced a variety of products out of metal and timber but didn't enter the binding business until 1949. They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps.This item is significant because it demonstrates developments is ski technology. A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps.tyrolia, children's skis, bamboo ski stocks -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySkis, Boots, Stocks
... ...ski stocks...Wooden skis made of hickory wood with metal binding and leather straps. Cane stocks with wide baskets. ...Wally Deans ski equipment skis ski boots ski stocks Skis: "S.E.C. -3" inscribed on side. "66 / Hickory / 1742" on front of ski. ...Hickory wood is hard and heavy. Owned and used by Wally Deans.Used by SECV employee, Wally Deans who worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Wally married Margaret. He worked for the SEC at Rocky Valley Dam.Wally's son, Rex was born and married Meryn. The family lived at mt beauty and at Bogong Village. Wally used the skis for work for the SEC during winter, checking the equipment an general maintenance.Wooden skis made of hickory wood with metal binding and leather straps. Cane stocks with wide baskets. Ski boots are black, lace up with a steel plate screwed onto the front of the sole. The boots are in a steel hanging device for storage and transportation. Skis: "S.E.C. -3" inscribed on side. "66 / Hickory / 1742" on front of ski. Binding: 'Northland'. "Kanadar". Steel Carrier: "Tyrol / Can.Pat.1962 / U.S.Pat. 3074085 / Made in Canada"wally deans, ski equipment, skis, ski boots, ski stocks -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletSkis, boots and stocks
... Pair of wooden skis with black leather straps, black leather boots and bamboo stocks....Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items "Kandahar Patent Gresvig" Pair of wooden skis with black leather straps, black leather boots and bamboo stocks. Skis, boots and stocks ...'The collections of winter sports equipment in Australian museums are small and few in number... The pair currently displayed on the Lounge wall has cable binding, a characteristic of skis from the c1930's to 50's and still popular today for cross country and telemark skis.' (Pg 143. Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection ItemsPair of wooden skis with black leather straps, black leather boots and bamboo stocks."Kandahar Patent Gresvig"
