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Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 7 No 2 Final Issue

  • A gum tree surrounded by snow and a lodge in the background

    Ski-Horizon Vol 7 No 2 Final Issue

  • Ski Horizon Ends - an explanation

    Page 1

  • Bob Hymans to build a Pomalift at Falls Creek.

    Page 5

  • A gum tree surrounded by snow and a lodge in the background
  • Ski Horizon Ends - an explanation
  • Bob Hymans to build a Pomalift at Falls Creek.

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 issue include:-
Page 1 - An explanation for the end of the publication in line with the dissolution of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs and the formation of the Victorian Ski Association.
Page 5 - A whisper that Bob Hymans has asked the SEC for permission to build a "Pomalift" steel cable tow costing about £20,000 at Falls Creek.

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