Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol. 3 No 2

Historical information

Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949.
The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club.
Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.

Significance

This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.

Physical description

The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this publication include:-
Page 2:
Concerns about progress in Falls Creek in the coming year with programme cuts in SEC
Copperhead snake killed in snow on High Plains similar to a feat by Elyne Mitchell in 1936.
Tom Mitchell visits the NSW Snowy Hydro Electricity Authority.
Nissen Ski Tow worked "well enough" at times.
Page 11
Reminiscences of the Inter Dominion Ski Tour by New Zealand with planning underway for the next year.
Australia to send a small team to the Winter Olympics in Oslo in early 1952.
Falls Creek Village Advisory Committee establishedl

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