This photo is from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympics. The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance.Black and white photo from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan.Reverse side of the photo has "242 17" written on it.1964 paralympics, paralympics

Digital image of Australian postage stamps, First Day Cover, stamped at Greensborough. Commemorates 1984 Olympic Games.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Olympic Games 1984. First Day Cover" Franked: "25 JUL 1984 Greensborough"postage stamps, first day envelopes, olympic games los angeles 1984

Aboriginal Trust pictured with LE Community Health staff. Also another colour photograph of same people taken at Games Day number 04131.1Colour photograph of games day at Aboriginal Trust pictured with LE Community Health staff are Leonard Jessica Eddie and Jenelle Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, events, health services

Though there is no information on the medal to indicate to whom this medal was awarded - or what rank it signifies - it is possible to assume that it belonged to Kevin Coombs, as the box it was found contained several medals and other memorabilia related to Coombs.Plastic case - transparent lid, black case with red felt interior, containing a medal from the 1968 Australian Paraplegic Games held in Perth.The medal contains the text "5th Australian Paraplegic Games Perth 1968, with an outline of Australia enveloped within a wheelchair wheel. The reverse contains a floral motif and the word BASKETBALL, and the makers mark, SHERIDAN W.A.australian paraplegic games

Sir Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann CBE FRS (3 July 1899 – 18 March 1980) was a German-born British neurologist who established the Paralympic Games in England. The Jewish doctor, who had fled Nazi Germany just before the start of the Second World War, is considered to be one of the founding fathers of organised physical activities for people with a disability.Black and white photo of Sir Ludwig Guttmann and associated dignitaries, at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.paralympics, 1964 tokyo paralympics, ludwig guttmann

Sir Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann CBE FRS (3 July 1899 – 18 March 1980) was a German-born British neurologist who established the Paralympic Games in England. The Jewish doctor, who had fled Nazi Germany just before the start of the Second World War, is considered to be one of the founding fathers of organised physical activities for people with a disability.Black and white photo of Sir Ludwig Guttmann and associated dignitaries, at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.paralympics, 1964 tokyo paralympics, ludwig guttmann

The 1966 Stoke-Mandeville Games, held in Tel Aviv, Israel, were the 15th iteration of the Stoke-Mandeville Games.Small round metal badge/lapel pin.Dark gold text on a dark red background, with '1966' in the middle, surrounded by STOKE MANDEVILLE GAMES IN ISRAEL.The text and dark red section is surrounded by a green laurel pattern on a gold background.stoke-mandeville games, 1966 stoke-mandeville games

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Silver / grey medal medal from 1966 Australian Paraplegic Games.held in BrisbaneFront - 4th Australian Paraplegic Games Brisbane 1966 Reverse - engraving of laurel wreath with "BASKETBALL" within the wreathaustralian paraplegic games

This photo is from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympics. The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance.Black and white photo from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan. Prince (and later Emperor) Akihito is pictured with his wife, Princess Michiko with an athlete.Reverse side of the photo has "Tokyo 1964" written on it.1964 paralympics, paralympics

Olympic Games held 22nd November 1956 to 8th December 1956Red cover. Front embossed with hand holding Olympic torch . Hardcover book containing day by day program for the Melbourne 1956 Olympic games. Contains photos of Athletes with names, events and country. Both coloured and black and white photographs. Has index for winners of Gold,Silver and Bronze medals

The 17th International Stoke-Mandeville Games is Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1968, was later classified as being the 3rd edition of the Paralympics.Small round metal badge/lapel pin.Dark gold text on a dark red background, with '1968' in the middle, surrounded by STOKE MANDEVILLE GAMES IN ISRAEL.The text and dark red section is surrounded by a green laurel pattern on a gold background.stoke-mandeville games, paralympics, 1968 stoke-mandeville games, 1968 paralympics games

Coloured photographRupert Hamer opening Games

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed downGGIS team games, 1948woollen mills textile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, sport, woollen mills, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed downGGIS TEAM GAMES, 1947woollen mills textile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, sport, woollen mills, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams

The 1956 Melbourne Olympics saw the rowing events held on Lake Wendouree Ballarat. This was only set of events held outside Melbourne Region. The Programme, lists the scoreboard abbreviations, the Games Committee, map of the course, Rowing events Committee and Council, Officials, each event, finalists, names position, previous winners, transport services, though did not include Ballarat trams and on the rear cover a simplified programme of events and a map and list of competition venues. Cover printed by Sands McDougall Pty Ltd Melbourne with text by Alex King & Sons Pty Ltd Ballarat. Two contestants of interest are Murray Riley and Mervyn Wood who came 3rd in the double sculls. Wood became the NSW police commissioner in 1977 and Riley was a corrupt NSW Policemen and after leaving the police force became highly involved in the Nugan Hand Bank which was highly involved in drug trafficing, and crime syndicates. See reference.Yields information about the Rowing Events on Lake Wendouree in 1956. The trams were an important transport service to and from central Ballarat for this event.Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne Official Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat" and printed specifically for Tuesday 27 November 1956.All event results have been filled in with the list of countries and their times.olympic games, transport, ballarat, rowing, lake wendouree, events

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. XIX Olympic Winter Games were held in Salt Lake City from 8th to 24th 2002. Australia sent a team of 27 athletes to these Games and became the first Southern Hemisphere country to win gold medals at the Winter Olympics. They were won by Steven Bradbury in the 1,000m short track speed skating followed by Alisa Camplin in aerial skiing. Adrian Costa from Falls Creek was competing at his fourth Olympics and carried the Australian flag in the Opening Ceremony. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This medal is significant because it represents Australia's involvement in the Winter Olympics Salt Lake City 2002.A rectangular medal presented for participation by volunteers at Salt Lake City Winter Olympics 2002. The front of the medal depicted three athletes emerging from a mountain, with the Olympic Rings below. The reverse featured the Delicate Arch, the Olympic Rings and logo, and a mountain range in the background. On Front: XIX OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES SALT LAKE 2002 On Reverse: 7 - 16 MARCH 2002/ MIND BODY SPIRITgeorge shirling, salt lake city 2002, adrian costa

Cream covered paperback book, The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne 1956Melbourne MCMLVI with five coloured Olympic rings. Back Cover, photo of Australia Insignia with crest of kangaroos, leaves and vines.. Aquirit Eunds. Seven Shilling and sixpence.olympic games, sport

Newspaper clipping from 1981 - unknown sourceTitle - Games Week keeps pupils on their toes

Photo Album - Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, red in colour with gold dots

Round lapel badgeVII WORLD WHEELCHAIR GAMES PARALYMPICS UK 1984

Winter Olympics, Innsbruck, Austria. This uniform was donated to the Falls Creek Historical Society by Dr. Howard W. Farrow who was appointed as a Medical Officer for the Australian Olympic Games Team of 1976. Dr. Farrow's father, Dr. Claude Farrow was a founding member of the Edelweiss Ski Club of Australia which was formed in 1947. He was also the Founding President of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs (F.O.V.S.C) which produced the Ski-Horizon journal. Dr. Howard Farrow reported that "the Europeans laughed at us and called us the prisoners". Australia sent a team of eight athletes to Innsbruck, five men and three women. The team consisted of alpine skiers Kim Clifford, David Griff, Robert McIntyre, Joanne Henke and Sally Rodd; figure skaters Billy Schober and Sharon Burley and speed skater Colin Coates, who was competing in his third Winter Olympics. This uniform was designed by famous fashion designer Pru Acton OAM, in response to a request by athletes for a more colourful uniform than the standard green blazer previously worn by the Australian team at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games.This uniform is significant because it was a modern development of Australian Winter Olympic team uniforms created by a famous Australian fashion designer.The Australian Ski Suit for the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. It has patches of big bold black and white stripes, set horizontally and vertically, with panels of yellow. The Australian emblem of Olympic circles and a kangaroo are placed on the back and front of the jacket and on the arm and leg. A bib-and-brace overall in matching stripes was worn under the jacket.1976 winter olympics, australian winter olympics uniforms, pru acton, dr. howard farrow

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - Victorian Paraplegic Games 1963 - Basketball, 2nd, Kevin Coombs The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australasia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.kevin coombs

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - Australian Paraplegic Games Melbourne 1960 - Kevin Coombs, Javlin [sic] The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.australian paraplegic games, kevin coombs

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing grey/silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - 4th Australian Paraplegic Games Brisbane 1966 - Kevin Coombs, Basketball The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.australian paraplegic games, kevin coombs

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing gold coloured medal.Medal contains text - Victorian Paraplegic Games 1963 - Shot Putt [sic] - 1st - Kevin Coombs The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australasia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.australian paraplegic games, kevin coombs