Historical information

Demonstrates a pictorial history of social activities undertaken by Kiewa Valley residents during this period possibly 1970’s to 1980’s. Also a pictorial record of residents of the Kiewa Valley during this period.

Significance

Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying a community visit to the Khancoban area, which holds significance to the early history of the district. Its heritage is celebrated in Banjo Paterson’s epic poem, “The Man from Snowy River”.

Physical description

2 black and white photographs mounted on buff card.
1. Group of ladies on a tour of the Khancoban area
2. Mixed group of ladies and men on a tour of the Khancoban area

Inscriptions & markings

1. Handwritten in black ink below photo 'Mrs Van Der Weyde, Mrs Storey, Mrs Temple
2. Handwritten in black pen below photo 'A.O. Smith, A. Angus, Mrs. Pullin, S. Ross, C. Roper, Mrs Temple, A. E. Campbell (name of last person obscured)