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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 …
Read MoreAlpine 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 …
Read MoreWin – 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 …
Read MoreHistory of Australian Skiing Documentary Part 2
Part 2 of this video documentary outlines our skiing history from 1920 onwards.
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