Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents the role played by the State Electricity Commission in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A circular from the State Electricity Commission notifying residents that the functions of the gatehouse on the Bogong Road were to be transferred to the Commission's Information Centre which had been established on the Kiewa Valley Highway adjoining the Commission's Workshops at the entrance to Mt. Beauty. It was still necessary for all drivers of private vehicles to have e current permit in their possession before entering the Commission's territory beyond Mt.Beauty, and the responsibility was with drivers to have a current permit. falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration

Town of Stawell issued Pamphlet, containing information for visitors covering the period August - September school holidays 1973.3 Foolscap yellowed photocopied Stapled Pages From the top left line drawing of "Balconies Mt Victory, Grampians" "Town Of" The Stawell Seal " line drawing of the animated lock figures Stawell and Grampians Tourist Information Centre.stawell tourism

Stawell & Grampians Tourist Information Centre Opening 1968 Left to Right Ian McCann, Keith Lawson (Mayor), Eric Gilmartin stawell

Stawell & Grampians Tourist Information Centre Opening 1968 L to R Ian McCann, Eric Gilmartin, Keith Lawson, Doug Huttonstawell

Stawell & Grampians Tourist Information Centre Opening 1968 L to R Ian McCann, Eric Gilmartin, Keith Lawson, Doug Huttonstawell

A colour photograph of the Visitor Information Centre in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Visitor Information Centre in Marysville in Victoria. This building, along with most of the town, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.visitor information centre, marysville, victoria, tourist information centre, tourist, tourism, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the decorated table that was outside the Marysville Visitor Information Centre in Victoria.A colour photograph of the decorated table that was outside the Marysville Visitor Information Centre in Victoria. This table was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.marysville, victoria, marysville tourist information centre, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the wooden table outside the Marysville Visitor Information Centre in Victoria.A colour photograph of the wooden table outside the Marysville Visitor Information Centre in Victoria. This table was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.marysville, victoria, marysville tourist information centre, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Original centre was built by voluntary labour, a Chamber of Commerce initiative, officially opened November 1987, by Joan Kirner, building extension completed April 1993.Black and white photograph of the Tourist Information Centre, following building extension works. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, public utilities

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows more contemporary photographs taken from around VictoriaPhotograph of a display replica ship with a sign reading 'Lady Nelson Park Tourist Information Centre' displayed behind fencing and a pathwaycatalogue number written on reverse in pencil electronically stamped on obverse '9 9'99'photograph, churchill island, cape nelson

Original business opened November 1987, building extension 1993.Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals

Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals

Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals

Black and white photograph of forward deck of the sand dredge April Hamer. In the background is the tourist information centre top right hand corner. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, dredging

Original centre built with voluntary labour, a Chamber of Commerce initiative. Business opened November 1987, officially opened by Joan Kirner.Black and white photograph of the Lakes Entrance Tourist Information Centre, showing original structure. Councillor Adeline Whelan and two men on forecourt, lots people inside. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, public utilities

This was the official stamp of the Orbost Information Centre before the telephone number was changed in 1993.A rectangular rubber stamp used by Orbost and District Tourism Association at the Orbost Slab Hut and Tourist Information Centre. Nicholson Street Orbost P.O.Box 130 Orbost 3888 Tel (051) 54 2424rubber-stamp orbost-information-centre

Date June 2003Colour photograph of the construction site at Number One Esplanade, showing heavy machinery and pipes. Background has Kalimna Hill, surrounding vegetation, clear view of the Historical Society and Tourist Information Centre buildings. Lakes Entrance Victoriabuilding industry, construction

The Sunbury Courthouse was restored in the 1980s and it was used after its restoration as the Sunbury Tourist Information Centre.A black and white photo of a workman who is working on the restoration of the Sunbury Courthouse. Written in pencil on the back, "Court House Restoration"sunbury courthouse, shire of bulla, george evans collection