Historical information

Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life.
Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”.

Significance

This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information reporting on activities at Falls Creek in the late 1950s.

Physical description

The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally.
In this issue:-
Front Cover features a photo Hymans Chair Lift at Falls Creek. Dick McGain of St. Trinians relaxes on his chair. Visible is the Ski Village, St. Trinians, Kiewa Valley. Diane, Galleon and Bowna Lodges, Grand Coeur Chalet and Dobson’s Store. The photo was taken by Eric Burt.
Page 240 mentions new facilities at different ski fields.
Page 246 "The Chair Lift is Fabulous" reports on Bob Hymans' ski lift based on comments from skiers who have used it over the preceding months.
Page 253 A photo of Frank Sicktanc in the Victorian Jump competition at Falls Creek.
Page 255 A photo of The Lower Slopes of Frying Pan Spur at Falls Creek
Pages 257 - 258 contain a report on the Falls Creek State Nordic Championships N.E.D.S.A. Inter Club Events.
Page 262 reports on the Albury Ski Club Open Championships.