Historical information

The history of the Ski Club of Victoria is also a history of skiing in Victoria. The Club was founded in 1924 when most of the skiing was done on Mt Buffalo. Members of the Ski Club of Victoria fostered and developed Victorian skiing. The book includes chapter 8 "Falls Creek", chapter 9 "Bogong High Plains" and chapter 10 "Mount Bogong"

Significance

Historical account of skiing in Victoria and in particular the Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong and Falls Creek all of which are part of the Kiewa Valley and its history. "Cecil Dobson" lived in Mt Beauty.

Physical description

Thick hard covered black book with a bright pink dust cover.731 pages with index and lists, mostly black and white photos and a Contents page including all Victorian Skiing resorts. Published by the Ski Club of Victoria.

Inscriptions & markings

"Many Happy / Birthday / from Cecil Dobson"