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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION FIVE FRIDAY 9TH JULY 2021
Almost a Perfect World!
A great view over Scotts and Ruined Castle. Pic – Chris Hocking
Great photos of the future of our industry out there having fun – all by the team at Top Shots. Left by Tim, Centre by Mike, Right by Kath
FROM
2017 THE CEOENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
GRAVITY
UnsungOne
Round Heroes…
- Falls Creek
(and VERY enviable) 57.5 hours – without
Round One of the GE National Series
stopping! With conditions just right and
technology, certainly more than it took man
to land on the moon! Despite their bulk,
ST
will be staged this weekend, beginning
ki he National
resorts Gravity
are 24/7 Enduro
operations, Series
where natural snow falling too, the window of they are pretty light-footed, with a low
with practice sessions from 11am Friday. centre of gravity which only barely touches
opportunity was too good to miss, with
there
actsisas
always something series
the qualifying happening.
for the
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Series. onmention
and Duringcubic
800,000 the course of snow
metres of the weekend,
pumped several
out. the surface. In fact, these machines put on
off-piste
in fun, of
the article which
with BenFalls Creek has
McIlroy. of the
That’s trailsofwill
a LOT be closed to general riders average somewhere in the vicinity of just
snow.
some, if not, the best offer in Australia of although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running0.04 to 0.06 kg/cm2 when they do touch
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Making this from
on Friday incredible
11amfeat
to even
6pm possible
and again on down and can climb extraordinary slope
any ski resort. Rather, I’m referring to the is because
Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased
army of people who under the cloak of Saturday from 9am to 5pm.toCost
the resort has access the is $50 per
gradients, often aided by winches with
to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity 28,000ML of water in the Rocky Valley
darkness, re-create the magic that happens day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.cables up to 1200m long, that can haul
Enduro National Series. The series is Australia dam. A resource the envy of every resort in
every day. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will them up the steepest of slopes.
wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Australia (if not the world), not to mention
be closed to the general public, but will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s
This group
Forest ACTofinunsung
May. RoundheroesThree
go about
will their
be at the very definition of recycling, since every Just as nightEnduro.
fades, Pic
the- early morning
progressively open as the different sections crewsGravity Jiri Cech.
from ski patrol and lift operations
thing, usually
Balingup WA inwhen
June;everyone
Round elseFouriswill
out go to ounce of water that is “rented” and falls
of the event are completed. Pretty Valley set about
above the race line (aqueduct) gets returned Pointtheir
on the Frying
task Pan Spur.
of making sureThe
the aim of the
having fun - enjoying
Rockhampton dinner,
in July and the catching
final roundup will
with
be friends,
held getting that
on Woodford massage
Island, on thetoClarence
soothe to Road will or
the dam, also have closures
directed into theand be subject tomountain
Kiewa game is to ride
safe andeach section
lifting no fasterare
operations than the
wearyin muscles, orNSW
just chilling out and
delays to
scheme, should
makeanyone
power, be
or travelling back from humming.
provide water fastest time
Unlikeallowed, and no slower
the snowmaking andthan the set
River northern in August. thethe
horse yards orsystem.
Pretty Valley Pondage. grooming
thinking about which run they’ll hit first into catchment slowestteams,
time. these
Then guys
they doarethe
outcompetitive
there in bit,
The popularity of mountain biking continues Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort the elements, snow
tomorrow. before riding to or
thesunshine,
start of thefirst thing
next competitive
to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount With so much snow,
of mountain the grooming
bike racing to whatcrew
we know everybit day of the season
without beating toorsetexceeding
the mountainthe times
The snowmaking
Beauty locals in the(alchemists) and the
90’s - to hosting then set about packing it in, ploughing
as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravityup and make sure
permitted. At the
the hard
time work
of of theto print, the
going
grooming in
Nationals team
Feb(fighter
2000 - pilots) do thewhere
to the point bulk and tilling the snowpack to create the
Enduro is both. The athletes will start with nightfinal crewcourse
can behadenjoyed
not been by set,
as many
but they look like
of the
we haveheavy
somelifting
of theinsofar as ‘repairing’
best tracks in the country ‘corduroy’ for first tracks. The ‘groomers’
a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the people as possible.
taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then
-the
bothmountain.
in MountThe investment
Beauty and in made by
Falls Creek. are the fighter pilots of the group, sitting in
Bogong High Plains Road, up the
cockpits which aren’t too dissimilar to that
Pretty heading to Flowtown, completing
So, get out there and enjoy what these that before
Vail Resort into snowmaking infrastructure
The growth and the success means we can
was certainly putfabulous
to the test last week…
Valley Road and then across to the
of an aircraft. The joystick operations and Trig heading to Thunderbolt
heroes have created whilst you were and then to Generator
continue to host events.
with the ‘guns blazing’ for an unbelievable control panels are extraordinary pieces of and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza.
sleeping!
Sound like a pretty easy day!!
Open bySATURDAY
Appointment
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.
OPEN FRIDAY AND ~ 12NOON TO 4PM Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice.
Or… When the bright yellow flags are out – we’re open! 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info
For
LocateGroups,
right beside theClubs etc
bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!
Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing.
Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last
Phone: 03 5758 1200
has earned this community so much respect!
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards
of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.
Sunday: 8amNOW OPEN
to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing
Please try to allow 24hours notice. For
activation. 8:30am&totasty
great coffee 1430pmsnacks!
Trails Open for
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building. From 8am six days a week
For further03information:
Phone: 5758 1202 for further information
GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.
www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Closed Mondays
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy
info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Located in Slalom Plaza
some good action, be at Falls Creek this
Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum near the ticket box
weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
Plan yourCREEK
FALLS Falls CreekOpen
trip For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au
www.fallscreek.com.au
Resort Entry Permits PLAN YOUR TRIP Rates
A Resort Entry Permit is required for your vehicle when This year operations are a little different and we ask that Trip One Way Return
Accommodation
entering the resort between the 12th of June until the
3rd of October. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s
youQT Hotel
plan ahead
youApartment
and Falls
book as muchCreek as you can online before Adult
leave home.style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &Child (5-16yo)
Outdoor Activities
$27 $43
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other
$20 $27
Alpha Lodge
Gap, approx. 4kms below the village. Permits should be
1. Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all yearChild under 5 (no luggage)
Book Accommodation activities, visit the Visitor Information
Free Centre
Free (above the
purchased
Open onlinea before
365 days arrival
year. Self at the
cater resort.
accommodation $56 2. round
Book Lift- Tickets
available for group bookings and functions.
Ph: Slalom
Family Pass Street
(2 adults, 2Day Shelter)
children for
5-16) maps and info. Open
$120
p/pThep/ndaytwin/dbl. $42 p/pIf p/n
rate is $59.00. you bunk
opt to room. Parallel
print your permitStreet.
at 3. Book03 5732
Resort 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Entry
9am
Excess Luggage - 5pm
(perweekdays.
item) Ph: 03 5758 1202. $9
Ph:
home5758 you3488 or visit:a www.alphaskilodge.com.au
will receive discounted fee. If arriving after 4.
Snowski Apartments
Book ATS (if required)
Transfer Service Season Pass $210
5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry
Altitude
is free. Apartments
5. Print, Pack, Park
Shopping
Self contained accommodation open all year round withTaxi Service (up to 10 ppl, no luggage) $100 $180
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.
Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 Visitor Information Centre
Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Falls Creek Foodworks
year
andround.
can be Bike storage
collected and freeGap
at Howman’s wi-fi. On Box,
Ticket site bar
the & Village Access
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level,
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in
restaurant - Be
ATS building or Foodstore.
Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit theSummit Ridge
Resort Management Office,Lodge
up-stairs on the corner of From 5pm on 24th
St Falls JuneOpen
West. 24 until 12pm
10am on 6th
- 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Ph: 03 5758
Holders must3811 Wb:their
register www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
trip before arriving at the resort, Open
Slalom for comfortable
Street and Snowgums & breakfast accommodation.September 2021, all roads in the Falls Creek
bedLane.
print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your
Attunga
vehicle when Lodge
in resort. This is a Victorian government
Fully
Open 8amlicensed. Schuss
– 5pm daily Street.
for Visitor Ph: 03 5758
Information 3800.
and Gym Child Care
village are closed to all traffic. Before or after
these dates, if weather permits and the
Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4) Falls Creek Childaccess
Care tois open Mon - Fri and is located
Open for comfortable
regulation for the 2021bed & breakfast accommodation.
season. Viking Lodge roads are clear,
in Slalom
30 minute
Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open
Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: services
03 5758of:3255. Self-catering accommodation, all rooms accommodation may be available.
Resort Entry Fees find the essential Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)with en suites. to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by
On sitefrommanager and secure bike
on storage and workshop.
Cedarwood
• Ski Patrol
• Snow Clearing
Apartments
• Car Parking
• Water Supply
Operating
Free Wi-Fi.
the Terminal
Ph. 03 5758
Building
3247.
the Bogong fully qualified educators and is eligible for government
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss
High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or
• Waste Management
Street Ph: 5758 3393.
• Visitor Information Services
Dining & Bar
will transport you, your group and your luggage to your
accommodation in the village. Tickets can be pre-
visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Falls
For moreCreek Country
details about Club
Falls Creek Resort please BE Foodstore
purchased online or at the ATS terminal. Visitor Information
Fully fallscreek.com.au.
visit self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. OpenofforOperation
dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter)
Hours Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends
Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.
Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted Saturday - Thursday: and public holidays.
Bogong High Plains Road. Refer ad this edition.
via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200 8am - 10pm
Gebi’s Apartments Last Hoot
Friday: Café
Fully@fallscreekalpineresort
self-contained comfortable apartments, located at 8am - midnight
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.
the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
@fallscreek Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
2 Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break- Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE
fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.
lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
FROM THE CEO
The early bird gets… the best of our beautiful corduroy! Enjoy. Pic – Chris Hocking
Foodie Tip of the Week: Each dish is a standout on its own. The
Someplace Else Bar & Grill – has really fusion of ingredients with some of my
changed it up this season, and not just the favourite Japanese, Thai and Korean
menu, the team have redecorated too. Do flavours must be tried to truly do this
yourself a favour and don’t limit yourself, review justice. Don’t hesitate, just book
go the seven course ‘Feed Me.’ Then pick – NOW! 03 5758 3252. http://www.
a favourite plate and go back again! The someplaceelsefallscreek.com/
trouble with that is, everything we had on Righty ho…. now get out there and carve
the menu was so morish…’we’ll back again up that corduroy…!
and again. The ‘Feed Me’ combo covered
Cured Scallops, Salmon Tartare Tostada, Stuart Smythe, CEO
Soft Shell Crab Sliders, Crispy Pork Boa, Falls Creek Resort Management
Chicken Wings, Chargrilled Sweet Corn
Cob, Slow Cooked Short Ribs and Roast
Potatoes.
HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING
• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. Race Club
• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings.
Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition
for full-time athletes.
Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au
Service & Demo Centre
New Range of Salomon Ski &
Snowboard Boots have just arrived!!
Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.
A RANGE OF SKI BOOTS FOR EVERY SHAPE & ABILITY!
Open Daily: 8am – 6pm
A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY! FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!
MASTER FIT AND SIDAS CERTIFIED
Ph: 03 5758 3377yogisfalls.comMap Ref: K5 In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE 3
KANGAROO HOPPET 2021
Do it Our Way - or Your Way! If you do it our way
you will take part in
A
fter the success of last year’s virtual either the 42km, 21km
Kangaroo Hoppet which saw just or 7km event on cross
over 1900 participants from 37 country skis at Falls
nations across all seven continents take part Creek on the fourth
in the event ‘their way’ using a physical Saturday in August.
activity of their choice at a location of their This year marks a
choice, the organising committee were faced special anniversary
with deciding how to hold the 2021 event for the Hoppet – the
in a world where skiers from overseas are thirtieth running of
unable to enter Australia, and those of us the event.
in Australia may, or may not, be able to get But if you choose to do
to Falls Creek depending on the level of it your way you have
COVID-19 restrictions in place across the a two week window
nation on Saturday 28th August. from the 14th to the Head Coach of the German XC Team Peter Schlickenreider did last year’s
28th August after which Kangaroo Hoppet ‘his way’ – and with lots of power!! Pic – Thomas Griesbeck
The solution - Do It Our Way or Do It Your the options are limited
Way, or if you like, pay your money twice only by your imagination and maybe fitness
and try both. Participants in both events will canoeing, roller skiing, unicycling, exercise
level, with the proviso that your activity machines, and swimming.
receive a colourful ‘buff’ style neckwarmer/ of choice must be people powered. Some
headband thanks to ski accessory brands examples from 2020 to get you thinking are Entries opened at www.hoppet.com.au on
Rojo and Elude. the usual running, walking, mountain biking July 1 with the ‘early-bird’ rate on offer until
and cycling, together with activities such as 31 July. •
LOUNGE BAR & RESTAURANT
Apres FROM 3PM
S at ur da y S tea
DINNER BOOKINGS k N igh t
FROM 5:30PM
Visit nelse.com.au/eat-and-drink for full menu
17 Slalom St, Falls Creek | 03 5758 3263
@nelse_lodge
FIXX
Open daily from 10am
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Après, Cocktails, Dessert
All Day Coffee
COVID CHECK IN REQUIRED
NO TICK - NO ENTRY!
Bookings Essential
Phone: 03 5758 3407
4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek
Open 11am – 9pm Open 6pm – 9pm Open 8am – 12noon
www.milchcafebar.com Drinks – Snacks – Meals Relaxed Comfortable Dining Great coffee – Snacks
4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Camp One of Many Hagan, first by honing old skills on mouse
trap and then progressing to Drovers
D
WA Disability Sport and Dream, with the elusive search to one day
Recreation (DSR) Camp (Fri July be independent and to be able to ski Falls
3 – Sun Jul 5) Creek and many other ski fields around the
world.
Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR)
held their winter camp at Falls Creek last The other participants, three in sit-skis, and
weekend with DWA hosting the camp two skiers were continually moving around
and supplying on and off snow support the mountain with the assistance from
and guides. All told DWA hosted 29 DWA Guides and enjoying the day.
people that included five participants (aged DWA assist with adaptive on snow
between 8 and 18). involvement with experienced guides and
On Saturday and Sunday there were four planned improvement for all participants
sit-skis on the mountain with the DSR in all camps throughout the winter season.
participants enjoying the gift of snow The camps are continually growing with 10
from Mother Nature. Alec on a sit-ski more to be completed this season.
could be seen coming off multiple chair If here is any information you
rides on a sit ski with Guide Jane and her would like on DWA contact info@
crew of James, Tahlia and Samantha while disabledwintersport.com.au.
Livian just wanted to go faster down the
run with Mark and John in support. Elise DWA: kpayne@disabledwintersport.com. Elise Richards of DSR and the DWA Team –
and Thomas kept to Mouse Trap initially au – or visit the website: https://www. Getting ready for a great day amongst the fresh
on Saturday but then progressed through disabledwintersport.com.au. • snow! Pic – Courtesy Ken Payne DWA
the day with Elise straight skiing a box on
Sunday.
DSR participants are all children who -
like able bodied skiers and snowboarders
- must adapt to the terrain, weather
and equipment they ride on, never
complaining, they just enjoy every
moment.
Back in 2018, Elise provided a quote for
DWA: “I was extremely sporty previously,
before my injury - but now I am able to
find other things I can do again – that is OPEN FOR LUNCH
really amazing, today I just I loved it” This
weekend Elise continued that theme by
11:30am - 2:30pm daily
starting back on a mono sit ski with guide Mountain views, friendly
Visit the staff, reasonable prices,
Bogong
Visit the Power Station and delicious food!
Information
Bogong Centre
Power Station
Information Centre BOOKINGS
For
For historical
historical &
& geological
geological exhibits.
exhibits. RECOMMENDED
Now open Sundays www.fallscreekhotel.com.au
10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Ph: 03 5758 3282
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
23 Falls Creek Rd, Falls Creek. Map Ref: M2
feathertop
alpine lodge | restaurant | bar
hungry?
falls creek
delivery
Happy Hour 4pm + warm ambience
+ chilled tunes
Bed & Breakfast
Full a la carte menu
beverages
Dinner 5pm - late Complimentary
Map Ref: G2
+ relaxing and cozy Pick-up Service
Bookings Essential
Ph: 03 5758 3232
+ beautiful wines
+ amazing food
Ph: 03 5758 3232
14 Parallel Street
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE 5
LOCAL HISTORY
No Road for the Feint SEC Kiewa Hydro
Scheme. Due to
Hearted WWII, private
vehicles were a
S
kiing on the Bogong High Plains grew rarity and petrol
in popularity in the early 1930’s. Access was rationed so
then for the enthusiasts was “…to enthusiasts had
catch the 8:35am train from Flinders Street to walk and ski
to Bairnsdale. - ...car to Omeo, arriving at 20 kilometres to
9:15pm the same evening.” From Omeo, their skiing base.
it was by car to Glen Wills or to Shannon Taking up to
Vale, where packhorses were used to reach four hours, they
the snow line. In 1945 the packhorse trip to were, according to
Cope Hut would have cost 12 shillings and SEC worker Fred
sixpence per skier. Vines, “generally
considered to be
The initiation of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme mad!” Another A pleasant stroll - hiking from Howman’s Gap to Falls Creek. Pic – Courtesy FC
was to change access. Plans for dams Bogong based Museum.
necessitated the construction of a road which worker, Patricia Howman’s Gap once a week to collect their
was to follow the packhorse tails blazed by Dunn, recalled “the problem of shouldering mail and fresh food supplies. Skippy was to
the Ropers - mountain cattlemen who held our skis and stocks up the mountain each become a keen ski racer, and she recalled
leases in Rocky Valley in the 1920s. By the weekend was a weighty one, but we solved “one Friday we were delighted and thrilled
early 1940’s, skiing had become a popular that by finding a hollow log near Howman’s to meet a few skiers who were going to the
pastime for workers based at Bogong Village, Gap into which we pushed our gear so we Bogong Lodge for a week. The girls gave
then the administrative headquarters of the could pick it up again on the following Toni a look when I, as I had learnt to do,
weekend. This went well until we discovered slung the heavy pack onto my shoulders.
that a wombat had made a meal of the raw- Toni, meanwhile, carried the mail in a
hide bindings and we were left with only small hip bag. They were not to know I was
metal parts. From then on we either took training (for ski racing).”
the bindings home with us or carried a spare
set.” In the post war years, interest in skiing
at Falls Creek grew, especially from the
According to Fred Vine, “For many towns of the North Eastern Victoria. This
people that first trip on skis to Rocky resulted in the Chief Engineer, H.H.C.
Valley was their last. It was a strenuous Williams, of the Hydro Scheme, to
hike in good weather, but in poor weather introduce a permit to use the road with,
conditions, skiing was cursed by some as “applications to travel beyond Mount
pure masochism.” Particularly hazardous Beauty in private cars made direct to the
were the last kilometres to the Rocky Valley Electricity Commission.” According to
Dam workers huts, as large snow drifts Skippy, “Williams gave instructions that a
built up round and above what is now permit had to be applied for at the office of
Windy Corner. On more than one occasion
the SEC in Mount Beauty and presented
conditions forced then to turn back at this
at the gate-house, a mile up the road. No
point.
2019 Grand Opening - Friday 28th June
The first residents at Falls Creek in 1946,
club, to my knowledge was informed of this
arrangement. When the Albury Ski Club
SkippyHappy Hour
and Toni Beer &skied
St Elmo, Wine down5pm to - 11pmmembers
& FREEarrived
Bar Snacks 5pm
at the gate they- 11pm.
were told
Open 5pm Daily Evening Meals
Take-away Early Sitting
OPEN 5PM
Fish & Chips 6 or 6:30pm
DAILY
Tasty Individual Late Sitting
Take-away
Pies 8 or Fish & Chips
8:30pm
Tasty Individual
Pies
EVENING
MEALS
Early Sitting: 6pm
Late Sitting: 8pm
Ph: 5758 3225
Ph: 5758 | Corner
3225 | CornerSlalom
Slalom&
& Christie Streets,
Christie Streets, Falls
Falls Creek
Creek
6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE
LOCAL HISTORY
it was necessary to produce a permit. It is
understood the fact that all SEC operations
closed down for the weekend had been
completely overlooked. The gate?? Oh
I almost forgot to mention it! Someone
dismantled it and threw it over the bank!
(near what is now the Golf Course).
It was a few years later, in 1958, that it
was reported in Schuss magazine that
“Access to Falls Creek has been facilitated
for the coming winter. Permits can now be
obtained at the Gatehouse without prior
notification, although an authority from the
club secretary or a booking voucher should
be produced. The road will be kept open to
Howman’s but cars staying longer than the
weekend will need to be parked at Turnback
Creek.” However, would-be skiers still had
to walk or ski from Howman’s Gap to Falls
Creek. Carrying their gear and food this
trip would take one to one and a half hours. In 1960 access to Falls Creek was further Hauling supplies into the Village Bowl past Bogong
improved, the area immediately below the Ski Club. Pic – Courtesy FC Museum.
Various locals saw this as a business
opportunity. In 1955, Bob Hymans trialled Village “enlarged almost beyond recognition”
the use of a horse and sled to overcome the to provide for an immense number of cars
problem of transporting stores and personal and buses - (the Gully Car-park).
gear - but it was not a success. At the same By 1960 the foundations of the village had
time Cec Dobson (builder of Winterhaven) been laid. A village management advisory
resorted to man-hauling from Howman’s, committee had been established and Falls
using old skis attached to platforms to carry Creek was acknowledged as a destination
the loads. Reportedly, it was while hauling a for tourists. Its place on the map of Victoria
load, he encountered Ory Frueauf (builder was further confirmed with the opening of
of Snowhaven) who volunteered to assist. the Bogong High Plains Road to Shannon
This became the start of a partnership Vale by the Country Roads Board, in
which in 1956, saw them run an oversnow conjunction with the State Electricity 1 Bogong High Plains Rd
service to Falls Creek. Luggage was weighed Commission, the Tourism Development
on a fish scale and was 4 pence a pound Authority and the Forests Commission on
per pack weight. It was loaded onto a sled the 3rd December, 1966. •
behind a track-driven tractor, ‘Leaping Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch
Lena’, while guests walked from Howman’s This article kindly provided by Diana
Gap. A year later the SEC began clearing Patterson, a previous board member with open daily from 8am
the road and the long walk became a FCRM and a member of the Falls Creek
memory of the past. Historical Society.
03 5758 3615
Closed Sunday 4th for the Community Breakfast
Now Open
summit ridge
restaurant
Seven Days a Week
Full a la carte menu
Monday to Saturday 11am – 9pm • •
Sundays11am - 8pm Modern Australian Cuisine
Pizza’s Menu on all day! Plus: Five & Eight course Experience the fabulous views & relax in the
lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality
Burger Menu 11:30 to 3pm 7 days Degustation Menu available
5:30pm – 9pm Mon to Sat every night we are open. Après Lounge & Restaurant
5:30pm - 8pm Sundays
Wonderful amenity ~ roaring log Bar Daily from 4pm
~ Now on Tap ~ fire in our fabulous stone hearth! Meals from 5:30pm
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Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet)
Bookings Essential
Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations
ph: 03 5758 3255
For Or book through the website!
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CFA FIRE SAFETY ADVICE
Preventable Structure Fires source, clothes dryers and candles are other
examples of preventable fires in our homes
in clothes dryers; turning off electrical
appliances that are not being used; avoiding
W
hat’s your role in fire safety? For during winter. placing weighty objects on beds with
many Victorians, the fire season Historically, Fire Investigators have electric blankets and taking care when
has come and gone. Now the attended fires caused by: cooking.
winter season is upon us, and it is winter Another crucial aspect to fire safety is
• Candles left unattended close to
that brings more preventable house fires about evacuation. If a fire cannot be safely
furniture.
than any other season. extinguished, people must be able to get
• Cooking left unattended.
Across the state, there were about 15 per themselves and any other occupants to a
• Embers from open fire place falling onto
cent more preventable house fires last safe area and contact ‘000’ immediately.
carpet.
winter compared to the other seasons. Compounding this evacuation risk is the
• Portable heaters left too close to some
CFA attended 467 preventable house fires likelihood that guests may be unfamiliar
towels.
(without referring to last year’s devastating with their specific location, environment,
bushfires). When it comes to fires, there is no ‘off- density of accommodation and the
season.’ Particularly during winter, this is a harshness of the external environment
The single largest cause of fire in the home time when people spend more time inside;
across the year is unattended cooking. should a building need to be evacuated.
keeping warm by enjoying an open fire, Effective preparation and planning for
However in winter, there is commonly a enjoying a home-cooked meal or warming
rise in heating-related fires. evacuation can significantly reduce this risk.
up by the heater.
An effective fire evacuation plan is simple to
Other causes of fires in winter are from This is also a timely reminder to check your develop and easy to implement during an
fixed and portable heaters and central electric blankets and heaters. If there is any emergency.
heating, chimney fires and fires related to doubt that something is faulty, don’t take
A fire evacuation plan must include:
wood-fuelled heating. the risk. Repair or replace it, don’t continue
to use it. 1. A system of warning building occupants
Clothes drying too close to the heat
Remember to keep clothing a safe distance (typically a smoke alarm or fire system)
from heaters (i.e. at least one metre to ensure all occupants evacuate as soon
from the heater); cleaning the lint filters as required;
2. Actions to take on leaving a building;
3. Notification of the fire brigade with
accurate building address/location;
4. A designated place of assembly and
shelter; and
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CFA FIRE SAFETY ADVICE
to your accommodation. This plan will
tell you how to safely evacuate from the
accommodation and where the evacuation
assembly point is. This is a safe place where
the occupants of the building will meet in
the event of an emergency.
Please remember that structure fires can
happen any time, but the risk is increased
at night when we are asleep. When we sleep
we can lose our sense of smell. This is where
we rely on working smoke alarms to alert
occupants.
The fire and rescue services are encouraging
Victorians to replace their old smoke
alarms with new units. New smoke alarms
have a lithium battery with a ten year life
span, meaning Victorians wouldn’t have to Our Falls Creek CFA in action during a previous winter Fire Training exercise. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek CFA
change their batteries annually. It is proven
fact that “only working smoke alarms save
lives.”
It is your responsibility to check your
smoke alarm’s battery annually and if
your smoke alarm is 10 years or older
the whole unit should be changed. If you
need to change smoke alarms, ideally it is
recommended to change to a photo-electric
smoke alarms powered by a 10-year lithium
battery.
Smoke alarms will detect smoke the
quickest, thus alerting you earlier and
giving you, your family, your friends and/or
your guests, more time to evacuate to safety.
Check out CFA’s complete home fire safety
check list at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-
prepare/home-fire-safety-checklist. •
For further information, please contact Falls
ccessing buildings and assisting people to evacuate
A
Creek Winter Commander, Mark Steven is another vital part of the training of our volunteer
via Email: m.steven@cfa.vic.gov.au • team. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek CFA
AGL Hydro Community
Dialogue Group
Expressions Of Interest
Are you passionate about our community and have a
keen interest in the electricity industry, technology & history?
AGL invites your expression of interest to join the AGL Hydro Community
Dialogue Group (CDG). The Group has up to twelve volunteer positions to fill
Fancy a lift to your
and is seeking people to represent the interests of the broader Mount Beauty/ restaurant tonight?
Tawonga South/ Tawonga and Eildon communities in discussions with AGL. Oversnow Taxi Service Available
Representatives will assist AGL to better understand community perspectives Carries up to 10 people.
on these matters, whilst also dilemma sharing and hearing about upcoming
Pick up available from all accommodation
projects, sponsorships, and other activities AGL is up to across the nation. venues on the mountain.
Expressions of interest outlining relevant experience and identifying which areas $100 one way or $180 return
you believe you can help the Group can be emailed to: Last taxi 9:30pm.
AGLCommunity@agl.com.au.
Reservations essential, please call
agl.com.au/hydro 03 5754 3222 03 5758 1203
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE 9
AGL NEWS
Community Update
A
s an important partner with many
organisations in the Kiewa Valley,
as well as being a major employer in
our community, we felt it was appropriate
to establish a platform to keep you up
to date with our operations, community
partnerships, and let you know about any of
our activities which may have an impact on
your day-to-day.
You may notice elsewhere in This Week
that we are opening up Expressions of
Interest for a Community Dialogue Group,
or CDG, where we hope to meet regularly
and elevate our communication. We get it
– no one wants to be spoken to, we want a
conversation to take place.
Our aim is to elevate our communication ur Pondage is one of the greatest assets of this area and we appreciate AGL keeping it in good nick for
O
so that open, frank, and transparent everyone’s benefit – even though it may be down a bit at the moment! Pic – Ken Bell
communication is part of our everyday
operations. into the Pondage. We have worked on a the cabins, AGL is in discussions with all
solution involving a relief valve to ensure levels of government, regarding the transfer
On that note, whilst we are still in the adequate water levels on the water body are of the Crown Lease, without impact to the
process of establishing our CDG, we believe maintained. Bogong Outdoor Education Centre.
that a semi-regular update in This Week
You may notice for the next four weeks that The long-term plan for Bogong Village will
might be a good avenue. Let us know your
the water levels are lower than usual. We be a decision for the Government authority
thoughts on our Community Update. that will potentially take ownership.
acknowledge that this may lead to impacts
Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage on our regular users of the pondage. For Negotiations are ongoing between the
further information, feel free to get in Government bodies and AGL.
Due to the West Kiewa Power Station touch. Return to more normal water levels AGL will be approaching local community
Outage and the Transformer Upgrade we is on track for late July when our upgrade groups, business chambers, and other
are working on, less water has been flowing works are complete. stakeholders to provide input at our
Bogong Village Future Planning and
Bogong Village Transition Transition Forum, to be held in July. For
Program more information, please feel free to email
AGLCommunity@agl.com.au
As you know, we have been working to have
areas of the Village that are not part of the Great to see winter here and some of that
Fully licensed restaurant operation of the Kiewa Hydroelectricity beautiful white stuff falling. Also, stay safe
INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE! Scheme returned to public ownership. while traveling on our roads. •
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After successful surgery, Roi is looking
forward to getting back and taking care if
Having acquired the private interests in Simon Kelley, AGL Head of Hydro
our valued customers.
Our intimate dinners for small groups are
proving to be a favourite – so please feel free
to contact us and discuss your requirements.
Regards, Sue and Roi
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10 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVEALPINE RADIO
Radio Reading On Cath has been
an RPH reader
Community Radio for some years
on a casual
D
id you know, that as part of its basis to cover
radio programming Alpine Radio when other
presents two weekly RPH Radio readers are
Reading programs? RPH Australia is the not available.
peak body for the Radio Reading Network, Cath says,
which aims to meet the information needs “As an avid
of people with a print disability; people reader of the
who through blindness, low vision, age, local weekly
disability or lack of literacy skills are unable newspaper,
to read printed material. reading on
As Australia’s population ages, Radio RPH gives
Reading programs attract a strong and me the
growing audience of older people, who are opportunity
more likely to develop a print disability as a to share with
listeners news Reading for the Print Handicapped presenters, (from left), Cathy Gunn, Cath McDowall
consequence of ageing. and Gill Harrowfield, Pic – Courtesy Alpine Radio
items that
There are 18 dedicated RPH community relate to the
radio stations in Australia. Generalist forward. It’s great to share the hour with the
local communities of the Alpine Shire.
community radio stations, like Alpine other readers and presenters I have met over
Now, more than ever, in our post Bushfire
Radio, broadcast RPH programs in one the last three years. I do hope the listeners
/ Covid reality, I tend towards selecting
enjoy RPH as much as we do!
hour blocks with up to five minutes of items that are uplifting, demonstrating
sponsorship announcements allowed per the ongoing generosity and goodwill of If you would like to assist with Radio
hour. individuals and communities alike.” Reading on Alpine Radio, please call
Station Manager Michael Ahearn on 03
Alpine Radio has been broadcasting RPH Joy reads on Thursday night’s RPH program 5754 4554 during weekdays between 10am
programs for several years and has several from 7pm to 8pm. She started some years and 2pm to register your interest. •
regular volunteer readers to provide this ago and is an experienced RPH reader.
great service. Joy says, “I always read from the Alpine
Observer choosing interesting local articles.
Ann has been reading for RPH on
Wednesday afternoons between 2pm and
Our Alpine community is very fortunate to Snowmobile Tours
have retained our local paper; many areas
3pm for about 3 years. She says, “It’s been a
bit on and off as we were regularly travelling
have lost their local newspapers.” Joy often Drive your own today!
wonders how many listeners the program
for my husband’s job, but now retirement
reaches, and she is happy when people give
has happened I can read more regularly. I
her positive feedback about the program.”
usually read from the Sunday newspaper,
and I try to mix the weighty with the Ann says, “Our regular presenter Helen is a
humorous; aiming always to be interesting pleasure to work with and I love hearing the
and informative!” variety of articles my fellow readers bring Book on-line: https://fallscreeksnowmobiletours.com.au/
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Alpine Radio presents two one-hour RPH programs per week, reading from selected
local and national newspapers.
RPH Radio reading is the on-air live reading of newspapers, magazines and other
publications for people with vision impairment, blindness or other print disability.
211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth Tune in on Wednesdays at 2pm and Thursdays at 7pm.
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE 11ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Twilight Tuesdays
For weekly activities and fun, join in at
the Village Bowl every week from 3:30 to
5:30pm for a great new variation of the
‘Street Party’ – Twilight Tuesdays taking
place every Tuesday through July and
August (weather permitting)
You are welcomed to come along and
join in the weekly activities for kids and
for adults alike. There will be fire pits,
marshmallows, games and music – it is also
the best place to get all the info on what is
on this week at Falls Creek.
Pete the Snowdragon will make an
appearance from 4:30 to 5:00pm. Pete loves
The opportunity to ride in a chopper doesn’t come along that often – and when it does - take it. It’s a fabulous
Twilight Tuesdays and is always up for a experience – and over the Victorian Alps makes it even more special. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots
boogie and a selfie with the kids! •
Lunch flights can be enjoyed for those who The entire length has been carefully lined
Alpine Helicopters are looking for a relaxing afternoon. with high voltage Green Power floodlights,
and lights up from the top of Halley’s
A fast and scenic way to get to Falls Creek Have a browse through some of Alpine
Comet at Cloud 9, all the way downhill to
is with Alpine Helicopters. Meeting your Helicopters most exciting tours. Contact
QT in Slalom Plaza.
flight at Albury Airport or flying you from them today and let them know if there
Mount Beauty directly to the mountain. is anything they can do to make your Every night, our dedicated slope
It’s only about a 10 minute flight from experience absolutely unforgettable. maintenance team will maintain snow
Mount Beauty Airport and 30 minutes out conditions to provide a skiing and
Ph: 1800 189 686 or visit: www.
of Albury. snowboarding playground suited for
alpinehelicopters.com.au. • beginners through to the more advanced
Alpine Helicopters offers a wide range of that want to experience the thrill of night-
flights to make sure you find the experience Night Skiing time riding. •
you’re looking for. Their selection includes:
Wombat's Ramble lights up on Wednesday
Scenic flights - for a breathtaking tour of and Saturday nights, from 6pm - 9pm, Fireworks Fiesta
the snow-covered Victorian Alps. allowing you to continue your ski and Thursday nights are coming alive this winter,
Heli-Hop the Snow Resorts and ski or snowboard adventures while the rest of the with the Fireworks Fiesta. Grab the kids, or
board two mountains in one day taking full mountain relaxes. As Australia’s longest a mate, and cap off your day by watching
advantage of an Epic Australia Pass. green run, Wombat's Ramble is a favourite a magical fireworks show under the stars
of many skiers and snowboarders. brought to you by BMW. See the show from
MOTORING TIPS
the comfort of your accommodation, or
get up close to the action and head to the
Preparing For Winter Village Bowl near the Frying Pan Inn each
Thursday night at 7pm. •
Falls Creek
Travelling to Falls
Creek this winter?
• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all
Enjoy the comfort and safety!
batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick.
• Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer
Open 8am – 7pm Daily A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th
June – when the full timetable will come in to operation.
bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice · Extensive grocery range
with your wipers will only damage the blades. Refer to our website for further details.
· Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits
• Check the condition of your tyres – or even www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
· Fresh fruit and vegetables
consider getting winter tyres- more grip in But remember, the same convenient service applies!
slippery conditions. · Hot pies and sausage rolls
Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry,
• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it · Heat and eat meals Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and
should be. ·Phone re-charge Icy slippery roads behind you.
• Check your wheel chains and ensure that ·ATM Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South
you know how to fit them correctly. Too many and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches
·Newspapers and magazines and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek.
problems are caused by people not knowing
how to fit chains correctly! Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury
• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your
Located in Slalom day carpark at the and Mount Beauty
radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Group bookings and private transfers are also available
which will measure how cold your radiator fluid for the entire 2021 winter season.
can get before freezing. Tel: 57 583 009
• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket,
warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you
get stuck out on the road. For pick and pack deliveries please visit
www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au
A Motoring Tip brought to you by
Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre 233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South
35 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty Phone: 03 5754 4024
Ph: 03 5754 4261 ❄ Fuel ❄ Oil ❄ Antifreeze ❄ Chains ❄
12 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVEACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Yuki Birds Ride Day 5:45pm on Tuesdays
in the QT Boardroom.
Ladies, get your crew together for an epic Bookings are essential,
day of riding! Calling all the boarding Ph 0402 212 607 and
gals out there! Come and join likeminded whilst they’re free, a
women at the Yuki Birds Women’s Ride donation to charity is
Day on Saturday 17th July and see how far requested. Just do it! •
you can take your riding this season. •
Meet at Stingray at 10:30am before hitting Fat Biking
the park and practicing your skills in a fun,
Fat Biking trails are
safe and encouraging environment, while
now open at Falls
receiving coaching throughout the day. You
Creek. Fat Biking is
can also get your hands on photos of the
the newest trend in
day post event, which will also be shared on
both mountain biking
socials. •
and snowsports,
combining the two
Snowmobile Tours with a specialised
The opportunity to ride you own snowmobile bike that is perfect for An experience you will never forget – cruising the snow-covered high plains on a
does not come along that often. To be able to riding on snowy trails. comfortable and warm snowmobile. Pic – Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours
get out and explore the magnificence of the On a fat bike you can
Details: Groomed Trails Only!
Bogong High Plains covered in a mantle of ride the entire network of groomed cross
Temperature below 0°C! Give Way to all
pristine snow is an experience you will carry country ski trails. cross country ski traffic! No riding on
with you for a lifetime. Fat Bikes are currently not rented at Falls set tracks! Wheels must be greater than
Now that the snow is here get out and Creek, and need to be brought up the 3.75cm! Trails are free to access!
enjoy an exciting snowmobile tour as part mountain. Bikes are able to only ride on Further details at: info@fallscreek.com.au,
of your holiday. You can either ride your groomed tracks when the temperature is or ph: 03 5758 1202. •
own machine (you must have a valid, a below 0°C. To ride on the cross country
current drivers licence) or you can go out trails riders MUST give way to all skiers
as the Pillion Passenger, on the back with and ride in the middle of the trail only.
Please note Fat Bikes are not permitted to
COMMUNITY
a competent guide. The snow, the scenery,
the fresh air – you definitely ain’t gonna get be ridden within the village. DEFIBRILLATORS
in Collins Street. Refer Advert this paper •
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None of that just sitting around in your
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and take advantage of the Ski Fit Yoga
classes being put on by the beautiful Julia
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WELCOME BACK
TO WINTER! WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.
WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm
WHERE Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday
We have lots to keep you warm! & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6) 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters!
HOW Appointments Only. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400
If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!
Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available Ph: 03 5758 3238 for appointments
24 hours for Emergencies. WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson,
Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store COVID-19 Restrictions are Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski,
Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm in place for winter season.
Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew
Saturday: 9am –4pm Numbers are limited.
McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.
Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am –2pm Bookings only!
Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au WHAT ully accredited General Practice with 42
F
12 – 14 Hollonds Street, for further information years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
Mount Beauty
Ph: 03 5754 1999 Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition FIVE 13COMFORTABLE SKIING
Flexen groovin’
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ski boot identity, but it’s a pretty fluid
concept. Check out the flex rating on
your boot compared to your friends. They
might have the same number but move
FALL LINES
completely differently.
Hard Waste Collection
F
Boots used to be super stiff. When we used alls Creek Resort Management will be
to use 220cm long skis, the ski tip was more collecting hard waste on Wednesday
than a metre away. Getting your pressure to 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.
it was a tough gig. Ski technique at the time Please see our Hard Waste Collection
involved a whole lot more twisting than guidelines on the website, or if you require
flexing. You were likely to break your leg any additional information, please contact
before you bent the boot. the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •
Summer
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2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
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PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: 2017 LOCAL PASS
ADVERTISING RATES: MOUNT BEAUTY R
Ed 06 * 16.07.21 * Vic Junior Sprint (Sat) & Distance (Sun) Champs. In the Nordic Bowl (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.
Affordable skiing
Ed 07 * 23.07.21 * Aus Open Sprint & Distance Championships coming up next weekend. (C)
Ed 08 * 30.07.21 * Australian Open Sprint & Distance Championships, FC Nordic Bowl. (C)
• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00
WHER E Tawonga per cm.Crescent
4cp = $35.00 per cm.
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Ed 09 * 06.08.21 * Halfway through the season. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series One. (C)
CLASSIFIEDS:
• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.
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Local Pass - exclusively • Friday 2.00pm
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plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. CONTRACT: • A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions
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ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions 24
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WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au $250 per Adult04.07.21,+ $45 per& Day
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Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488
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Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 WHAT
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