Don Lewis
Don Lewis's family were ardent photographers and he has kindly offered to share some of their photos with us.
At times the information about them is a little vague. Nevertheless we trust you enjoy the journey.
If you want to get in touch with Don : EMAIL
At times the information about them is a little vague. Nevertheless we trust you enjoy the journey.
If you want to get in touch with Don : EMAIL
A steamer on the Mitchell with the silt jetties. We think it is the J.C.Dahlsen, circa 1944
"Back to Cranebourne"
The gentleman is Don s Great Grandfather. The car we think is an ESSEX. 1924
The gentleman is Don s Great Grandfather. The car we think is an ESSEX. 1924
Also 1924. It looks like a "T" model. The little girl in the middle was Don s Mother.
Bulga Park . Tarra Valley
Late 40 s early 50 s
Late 40 s early 50 s
Looks as if it could be Gunya Junction
Strzelecki Ranges late 40 s early 50 s
Strzelecki Ranges late 40 s early 50 s
Tarra Valley Footbridge
The bridge is still in use to-day
The bridge is still in use to-day
Tarra Valley
Scout camp 58
at Gillwell Park, upper ridges Latrobe River
at Gillwell Park, upper ridges Latrobe River
Not sure of the year
Grandfather with his Pontiac. Almost certainly at Bairnsdale Racecourse
Grandfather with his Pontiac. Almost certainly at Bairnsdale Racecourse
We think this around Inverloch, South Gippsland
No Idea !
Could be Geelong in the early 50 s
NOW COMES SOUTHERN CROSS
Don's Father was a Kingsford Smith fan.
Looking at old newsreels, he was by no means the only one.
Don's Father was a Kingsford Smith fan.
Looking at old newsreels, he was by no means the only one.
scroll down for some remarkable photos of the SOUTHERN CROSS plane
Don s best guess is that this was either in Morwell or Traralgon
In the family s lounge room....on carpet! The model plane was made by Don s father
Morwell or Traralgon
Guess where ?.....Carpet again
The man himself. The lady on his right is believed to be in her 90 s and went for a joy ride. Don best guess is that that photo was taken in the local area.
The Entrance circa 44
Reeves Channel
The old bridge at Lakes Entrance
Last but NOT least !
Yallourn open cut.
We have no date, but it must be in the early days as the cut is still very shallow. Not deep at all. It could well have been the first Chain and Bucket dredger as opposed to the subsequent Bucket Wheel
Yallourn open cut.
We have no date, but it must be in the early days as the cut is still very shallow. Not deep at all. It could well have been the first Chain and Bucket dredger as opposed to the subsequent Bucket Wheel
