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Reffos, Spicks, Wogs & Blockheads
These offensive terms were commonplace to describe emigres who were part of the diaspora following WWII. The Labor Minister for Immigration Arthur Caldwell administered the largest immigration to Australia since the gold rush. Ironically just as the gold rush had …
WHO WAS WALLY REED ?
While we celebrate the 150th anniversary of alpine skiing in Australia, we should remember the sport was not enthusiastically embraced, or have any great momentum in Australia, until men such as Wally Reed started the remarkable transformation of skiing to what …
Alpine Heroines
It is probably not surprising that pioneering women played a major role in the creation of alpine tourism and snow sport. One of the first to gain a reputation was Mother Morrell. She ran the St Bernard hospice from 1864 …
World’s First Alpine Ski Club.
In July 1961 the Kiandra ski club held its Centenary Carnival. Special air flights and charter coaches were scheduled for the Centenary weekend. An estimate of 3,500 spectators was present to witness the proceedings together with a colourful parade of …
Win – Contribute your Historical Images and Stories
Be part of history by posting old images with a caption or a short story to win a great prize – Scott Jacket, Oakley Beanie, Carve goggles and 2 x Day Passes (Extended to Aug 14). We are after images …
Sleeping in the Snow
Between the time when skiing first started in Australia and the Second World War one of the great limitations on the growth of snow sport was the limited accommodation in the snow. Kiandra was one of the few places above …
History of Australian Skiing Documentary Part 2
Part 2 of this video documentary outlines our skiing history from 1920 onwards.
History of Australian Skiing Documentary Part 1
View this video documentary that outlines our early skiing history from 1861 until about 1920.
Famous Australian Skiers – Worth much more that $110
The title would have you thinking of Kirstie Marshall or Alisa Camplin or perhaps Stevie Lee. If you are a bit older there are the heroes of competition in the 1960′s the Milne brothers Ross and Malcolm. But no, I …
150 Years Old; Skiing In Australia
150 Years of Snow Sport in Australia
