Mrs June Hoffman of Mount Beauty recently donated this beautiful picture. It is the original artist impression of the Snowman outside Snowlands. The Snowman was constructed in the 70's after Mr S K Pearce commissioned Polish artist/sculptor Andy Lomini. Mr Lomini is well known for his oil paintings but also created the Big Trout in Jindabyne, one of the 150 'big' things in Australia. The Snowman was carted into Falls Creek in 3 pieces on the back of a truck.This item is significant because it is the artist's impression of a major artwork commissioned for Falls Creek.A photo of the original artist's impression for a statue of a snowman which is located in Falls Creek. The snowman is wearing a scarf and a top hat and has a belt around his waist. A row of five blue buttons go down the middle of his chest. He is smoking a pipe and holding onto a broom. Three people are in the bottom left corner holding up the snowman's broom. snowman at snowlands, s. k. pearce, andy lomini, falls creek attractions

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. The Snowman outside Snowlands was constructed in the 70s after Mr S K Pearce commissioned Polish artist/sculptor Andy Lomini to create it. Mr Lomini is well known for his oil paintings but also created the Big Trout in Jindabyne, one of the 150 'big' things in Australia. The Snowman was carted into Falls Creek in three pieces on the back of a truck. 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 features an iconic symbol of Falls Creek, Victoria.A coloured postcard featuring an image of two children and the snowman at Snowland, Falls Creek Greetings from Falls Creekgeorge shirling, snowman at snowlands, falls creek

A newspaper clipping from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. The newspaper clipping shows a photo of junior legatee girls in costumes with a snowman costume. Writing next to the clipping shows the name of one of the girls is Pauline Hodges and the date was the 1959 Demonstration. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01834. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Stanhope girl performing at the annual demonstration and the matron keeping a clipping from the newspaper. It shows how important the girls' successes were for the staff at Stanhope.Newspaper clipping of a snowman costume from a demonstration in 1959.stanhope, annual demonstration, girls' classes, costume

Group of people building a very large snowman outside the Olinda Post Office and Wine Hall. The Wine Hall was built by Joseph Gutmann in 1900 and the Post Office opened in 1901. Photo is from c1920s.olinda, post office, wine hall, snow, snowman

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early souvenir from Falls Creek. 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 is a souvenir from Falls Creek, Victoria.A small Snow Globe containing a snowman. Falls Creek is printed on the blue base. Fallscreekgeorge shirling, falls creek souvenirs

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Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

The happy Slovenian can find any reason to dance, sing and enjoy Slovenian music. For occasions they were very quite innovative and used every opportunity to get together and speak in their bellowed Slovenian language, meet friends, some who met life partners.The innovative design of the Winter themeSlovenians love to dance in Winter, or in the heat of the Summer. The invitation invites Slovenians to a Winter Dance on Saturday, August 10, 1957 at the Prahran Town Hall, Melbourne.Hand lettered and decorated title of the dancewinter slovenian dance, slovenian club melbourne, slovenian music

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Snowman and snow around the Federation University Childcare Centre at Mount Helen Campus.snow, mount helen, childcare centre, snowman

Relates to Acting Captain “John Eric Wiles” VX16067. Posted Middle East 1940. Part of his collection. Refer Cat. No. 5410P for his Service Details.Series of black and white/ sepia photos. 1. Portrait B & W photo of soldier standing in front of a snowman in Syria. 2. Landscape, sepia photo of an officer in uniform posed to camera. 3. Landscape B & W photo of Jack Wilks in a tent in an Army base in Syria. 4. Landscape B & W photo of the Officer's Mess in Australia.On back of photos; 1. "A snowman and myself. Syria - New Year 1942" 2. Stamp on back. G 17. 3. Detailed little message from Syria. 4. "Our Mess" Australia 44.postcards, captain john eric wiles

Cuming's Ski Hire was an early establishment in Falls Creek, owned and operated by Harold and Jean Cuming. Located in Main Falls Creek Road only 70 yards from the top station of the chairlift, it had a wide range of skis for hire and many other accessories for sale. It also operated simple accommodation, a cafe and apres ski shop. The business changed hands and the cafe had many names throughout its history. It was the centre of many activities - including skiers using the roof as a ski jump!This image is significant because it depicts Harold and Jean Cuming and staff from the Cuming's Ski Hirage Centre at Falls Creek, Victoria.A black and white photo of the Harold and Jean Cuming with staff and a large snowmancuming's ski hire, harold cuming, jean cuming, ski hire falls creek

4 medium size black and white photos of police residence, cell and x 2 office in Mt Beauty dated 23rd January 1957. 1 small b & w photo of Mt Beauty Residence with man standing behind a snowman made in the yard.On back of the 4 larger photos is written in pencil Title and date

message continued from 05475...we went out snow balling one another and had some fine fun, and then we made a snowman had our photo taken alongside him. Well little Dorothy I am going to France next week so I will not get a chance to write very often so I will say goodnight for this time. CharlesAustralian soldier waiting to go into battleBlack and white postcard of British soldier and a little girl. EnglandI Love a Lassieworld war 1914-1918, communications

Snow is a rare occurrence in Ballarat.A number of colour photographs of snow fall at Federation University Australia Mount Helen Campus.snow, mount helen, federation university, snowman, duck, magpie

Document. Greeting Cards. Large folded pale yellow card a border ofbrown branches and small brown birds of various shades. At the top on the right is a brown/yellow house with a snowman and a black cat outside in the snow. On the left with a red capital S and the rest printed in black is printed 'Silent night'. At the bottom are three verses and the music for Silent Night by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber. At the fold at the top are three holes with a gold cord with tassels on each end for hanging the card.Holly Hobbie by Sandsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards, joseph mohr, franz gruber

A photo from 1969 of three girls dressed in Christmas costumes. It was taken to showcase the annual demonstration. A newspaper article from 16 October 1969 shows the girls were to perform as skaters in the production of "The Seasons" in the annual demonstration. Their names are Cathy Richardson, 9 of Avondale Heights, Karen Mills, 11 of West Footscray, and Thelma Richardson, 10 from Avondale Heights. A photo of girls in similar costumes posing with a snowman appears in a newspaper clipping at 01824 from 1959 which shows that Legacy reused the elaborate costumes that were produced for the demonstrations. This photo provides an example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of three girls posing together in Christmas costumes.Stamped on the back of the photo: "COPYRIGHT / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED / OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION", "17 October 1969"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawell. Central Park central park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet

Set of Slides of 1981 Snow fall around Stawellcentral park, grampians gate park, stawell caravan park, children playing, mini world, snowman, methodist church, stawell, bird bath, stawell house, from big hill, fraser park, big hill, big hill gold monumnet