These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.The cover and text from a postcard folder featuring coloured images of Falls Creek in the 1970s.falls creek village, postcards falls creek, s. k. pearce

Original souvenir postcard featuring the U.S.S. Connecticut the Flag Ship of the “Great White Fleet”. The visit of the US Navy Battleships stopped in Melbourne in September 1908. The Auto Club ferried about 100 officers to the Yarra Valley/Black Spur via Eltham, Research and Kangaroo Ground. Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan american fleet, great white fleet, lew howard collection, battleship, postcard

The photo featuring the Forth Bridge was collected by F.G.Davey during WW2. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Postcard, rectangular featuring a colour photograph of a bridge in oval shape with a white edge with a tartan background, back ground features sprays of white flowers and a horseshoe, the name of the bridge is printed on the photo in white text, on the back printed in brown type are details of the bridges constructionand space for correspondence and a stamp.postcard, souvenir, ww2, bridges

Postcard sent to F.G.Davey by Alan Fi on 26th September 1950. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Postcard, rectangular featuring a sepia toned photograph of coastal cliffs and ocean, photo has a white border which contains a caption on the bottom LH section, on the rear in black type are details of the postcards manufacture, a British orange 2d stamp is attached to the top RH corner which contains King GeorgeV1On rear top L H corner, “Triangular Lands End stamp” in purple, over the stamp is a postage franking mark, “Penzance Cornwall, 3 pm, 26 Sept 1950”. Hand written in blue ink is, “A note to F.G.Davey from Alan Fi” , then “F.G.DAVEY Esq, Olinda Steet Bendigo Victoria Australia”postcard, souvenir, letters

First Commercial Flying School in Australia founded by George Carey who went on to establish Melbourne airport at Williamstown near Melbourne. George Carey was grandfather of Peter Carey Australian author whose book "Illywhacker" used some of George Carey's exploits in the air.flying school, ballarat, carey

Postcard sent from the French theatre of war during World War One by Harry Holmes. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Henry's grand-daughter, Jane Dyer nee Chatham) White postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery includes 5 flags (England, France, Italy, Belgium, Russia), a blue horseshoe, a green sprig rosemary and the words 'United We Stand".Verso: With best love from Harry 13/5/16chatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one.

WWI souvenir postcard.Rectangular postcard with embroidery on front. Embroidered floral detail, white flowers and green leaves, and a Union Jack. Front: "Rally / to / the Flag"souvenir postcard, embroidered postcard, wwi, union jack

After World War II, the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme was started in the Kiewa River valley by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. On land previously used only for summer cattle grazing in the natural alpine grasslands, the first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the scheme. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Falls Creek Post Office opened on 9 June 1958 (with telegraph and telephone facilities only until 1964) .Despite strong opposition from the head of the Kiewa scheme, who didn't want tourists clogging up his roads and destroying his "dry" construction camps by bringing in booze, Falls Creek boomed as much as Hotham, partly owing to its relatively good access road. Early lodges included Bogong (c.1946), Skyline (1947), Albury (1949), Myrtleford (1949) and Dawn (c.1950).The souvenir postcard photographed and produced by an enterprising local businessman Mr S K Pearce, was produced as a memento for skiers and other visitors to the Falls Creek and Mt Beauty area to send to family and friends as a reminder of their visit to the region, or to keep as a personal souvenir. It presented an excellent promotional opportunity for enterprising local businessmen to promote the area to skiers and tourists near and far. It also presents an excellent pictorial history of the falls creek area around the late 1950’s to early 1960’sColour postcard folder (unused) containing 13 photographs of the Falls Creek ski area and surrounds. Inside cover has a brief description of the area and the services available to visitors Printed on front cover- FALLS CREEK SKI VILLAGE. Your Souvenir Folder Photo of skiing slopes of the village Inside front flap - a brief description of the Falls Creek area and the services available to visitors 1. Diana Lodge parking area and Spion Kopje 2. Winterhaven Lodge 3. Ski Hirage Centre and skiing slopes 4. Ski Lodges from main road 5. Nelse and Arundel Lodges 6. Day visitors’ shelter and parking area 7. Summit T-Bar lift 8. Spur T-bar looking towards Village and Spion Kopje 9. T-bar lower station and Snow Crystal Inn 10. ‘Akja’ rescue sled in use 11. Falls Creek road and Grand Coeur Lodge annex 12. Rope tows and beginner slopes 13. Back cover- Published by Nucolorvue Pty Ltd Mentone Vic. Printed in Australia For S.K.Pearce Pty Ltd Tawonga and Mt Beauty falls creek, snow, bogong high plains, victorian alps

Falls Creek Ski Resort developed during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the scheme. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Falls Creek Post Office opened in 1958. Tourism was growing and being encouraged by local businesses.The souvenir postcard was produced by Mr S. K. Pearce a Mt Beauty businessman. It was a memento for skiers and visitors to the Falls Creek and Mt Beauty area to send to family and friends as a reminder of their visit to the region or to keep as a personal souvenir. It presented an excellent promotional opportunity for enterprising local businessmen to promote the area to skiers and tourists near and far. It also presents an excellent pictorial history of the Falls Creek area around the late 1950's and 1960's.Colour postcard folder (unused) containing 12 labelled colored photos of the Falls Creek ski area and surrounds with a blank 'page' entitled 'Correspondence' and another for the address.falls creek, skiing, snow sports, s. k. pearce, tourism, secv

The photo is in the region of “Berchtesgadener in Germany”, item was sent around Christmas 1945. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape, white edge around with a B & W photo of a building in a forested mountain region, in white on the bottom RH corner acknowledgement of the photographer, on the back is a hand written letter in blue ink and space for a stamp.On the rear in blue ink,” Wishing the recipient a happy Christmas and offering a description of the region where the photograph was taken, signed by Alan Fi”postcards, germany, souvenirs

The photo features a flight of four Stirling Bombers taken c WW2 and passed by the press and censorship Bureau in the U.K. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Postcard, rectangular shape featuring a sepia tone photograph of 4 Aeroplanes in flight, photo has a white border with captions top and bottom in black print, rear has details of the photograph printed in black type with space allocated for correspondence and a stamp.postcards, bombers, ww2, aircraft

Part of the Frederick Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape featuring a colour photograph of a bridge over a river with buildings in the back ground, vehicles are crossing the bridge, boats moored on the river, on the back printed in black type are publication details and space for correspondence and address.postcards, souvenirs, bridges

Twelve Stawell and District Souvenir Bookletsstawell

Soldier Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria sent this postcard to his family while serving in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) in France. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Jane Dyer) White Postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery features green ivy leaves and red berries, and the words "Happy Christmas".Verso "All good wishes to all the dear ones at home for a happy Xmas and a bright New Year from Harry 11/11/16."chatham - holmes family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war one, world war i, france, christmas

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - 1948 handwritten on back. 1948 handwritten on back. Postcard - Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood State School, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. Circa 1950s.Post Card. Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - northward view across fly casting competition jetty on Ringwood Park Lake towards Maroondah Highway. Circa 1948.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood Memorial Clocktower, looking west from cnr. Warrandyte Road and Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Vic. Circa late 1940s.Printed on back - Post Card - Real Photographs produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q. Handwritten - "1949 or 48".

Black & white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood Town Hall Ringwood, Mathieson's service station petrol pumps on left, Real Estate Agent AW Dickson in JB McAlpin's office.Year 1948 handwritten on back of postcard.

Item posted back to Australia as momento of AIF Soldiers journey to WW1 From the Charles Honybun Collection WW1 memorabiliaSouvenir postcard booklet of Cabo Verde (West Africa)Printed - Souvenir de Sao Vicente - Cabo Verde Handwritten to Mother from Cecil - with love 14/7/16.ww1, soldier's correspondence, charles henry honybun

A colour postcard of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, accommodation, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, nucolorvue productions

A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAvictoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAvictoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Colorscans PUBLISHED by COLORSCANS (PUBLISHING) PTY. LTD. 118-120 BRIGHTON STREET, RICHMOND 3121 Supa-vu/ cards/ CS 1366 MOUNTAIN LODGE GUEST HOUSE/ MARYSVILLE/ Phone: STD (059) 63 3270/ Situated in the Marysville Valley, 100/ kilometres from Melbourne. Photographed and Distributed by:/ K & H. ELLIS - 35 Old Warburton Road,/ Warburton 3799marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, colorscans (publishing) pty. ltd., postcard, souvenir, k & h ellis

A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Colorscans PUBLISHED by COLORSCANS (PUBLISHING) PTY. LTD. 118-120 BRIGHTON STREET, RICHMOND 3121 Supa-vu/ cards/ CS 1366 MOUNTAIN LODGE GUEST HOUSE/ MARYSVILLE/ Phone: STD (059) 63 3270/ Situated in the Marysville Valley, 100/ kilometres from Melbourne. Photographed and Distributed by:/ K & H. ELLIS - 35 Old Warburton Road,/ Warburton 3799marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, colorscans (publishing) pty. ltd., postcard, souvenir, k & h ellis

A colour postcard from Roseleigh guest house in Marysville that was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Roseleigh guest house in Marysville that was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, nucolorvue productions

A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Bellevue Color Views Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Bellevue Color Views Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.Produced/ and/ Printed/ in/ Australia Bellevue Color Views Australia Colour photography by R. Bell/ Box 37, Ormond Vic. SCENIC MOTEL/ 5 DARWIN STREET,/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, 3779/ Phone: (059) 633 247 "The little Motel with the big view" Quite location, all facilities, Barbeque,/ parking at door, moderate tariff, personal/ attention from your hosts. BV 366marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, bellevue color views australia, r. bell

A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Bellevue Color Views Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Bellevue Color Views Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.Produced/ and/ Printed/ in/ Australia Bellevue Color Views Australia Colour photography by R. Bell/ Box 37, Ormond Vic. SCENIC MOTEL/ 5 DARWIN STREET,/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, 3779/ Phone: (059) 633 247 "The little Motel with the big view" Quite location, all facilities, Barbeque,/ parking at door, moderate tariff, personal/ attention from your hosts. BV 366marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, bellevue color views australia, r. bell