The first club to have born the name of Kew is known to have been in existence as early as 1879, and to have participated in a number of different competitions, all of junior status, between then and 1891, when it disbanded. Whether the Kew Football Club which emerged at the end of the 1890s should be viewed as a wholly new organisation or a reincarnation of the previous club is a moot matter, and not one that can be satisfactorily resolved here. However, it is at least arguable that the amateur football club which today participates in the VAFA under the name of Kew can trace its origins as far back as 1898. It was during that year that the club was invited by the Metropolitan Junior Football Association (a direct forerunner of the VAFA) to enter its competition as a replacement for St Francis Xavier, which had been forced to withdraw after just a few matches. The idea was that Kew would pick up the departing club’s remaining fixtures, but that these matches would be played with no premiership points at stake. The MJFA appears to have had at least two objectives in mind in doing this: first, to avoid the necessity for a bye in the weekly draw; and secondly, to test Kew’s worthiness for full admission by having it serve a kind of probation. In 1899, having satisfied the MJFA authorities as to its viability, Kew was formally admitted to the MJFA, only to withdraw after two predominantly disappointing seasons. The club later participated in at least three, and possibly more, junior and district competitions, attaining a modest level of success, especially during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Extremely rare photo of the club from this period.This photo of a junior Kew football team dates from 1905. While the team is wearing a range of centre-laced guernseys, at least seven players wear a dark guernsey with a pale sash. Players identified in the photo include: the captain, Jack Allen, middle row, third from left; George Allen on the right in the striped jumper; and Lex Allen in the front row. Alva Allen, who donated the photo in 1986 to the Kew Historical Society, noted on the reverse that ‘most of these boys were killed in World War I’.Reverse: "Kew Football Club 1905 / Jack Allen, captain, 3rd from left in middle row / George Allen on right striped jumper / Lex Allen grandfather in front row / Most of these boys were killed in the First World War."kew football club (vic), jack allen, george allen, lex allen

South Hawthorn United were premiers of A Division, Eastern Suburban Protestant Churches FA in 1931. Scores EHU 8-9 d Box Hill United 6-12. (No goal or best players recorded) Other teams in A Division were Balwyn Baptist, Box Hill Combine, Hawthorn C/C, Prahran/Malvern C/C, Highfield Rd, C/C (Glen Iris), Surrey Hills Methodist. Holy Trinity Kew competed in B Division. (Research: Ian Job)Small silver plated trophy on a brown bakelite stand, awarded to A.C. Seidel who was part of the South Hawthorn United Football Club premiership team in 1931. "S.H.U.F.C / Premiers 1931 /A. C. Seidel"south hawthorn united football club, a c seidel, eastern suburban churches football association, trophies

The East Melbourne Cricket Ground was a grass oval sports venue located at the corner of Wellington Parade and Jolimont Parade, in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. After the 1921 football season, the ground was closed and then demolished to make way for an extension of the Jolimont Yard railway sidings. In 1921, East Melbourne Cricket Club merged with the Hawthorn Cricket Club, following the loss of the former's ground, to become known as Hawthorn-East Melbourne (or the "Combine"). In 1989, after the club relocated to Glen Waverley, it dropped "East Melbourne" from its title until becoming Hawthorn-Waverley in 1994.Team photo of the Hawthorn East Melbourne Cricket Club, from the collection made by one of its players, Christopher Robinson, pictured middle row, 4th from right. The photo was probably taken at the Glenferrie Oval where the team played. The Club were First Grade Premiers in 1927-28hawthorn east melbourne cricket club, glenferrie oval, cricket, sport, christopher robinson

The earliest record of the Sunbury Aussies Rules football is in 1881when a match was played between Sunbury and Keilor. In 1892 the team officially became known as The Swifts. Some of the players have been identified in the image. They are - Standing: J.Fisher, W.Wider, L.Drew, R. Grant, A. Oserham, I. Gilchrist, B. Campbell, A.F. Daniel, E. Campbell and W. Eadie. Seated: P. Whelan, E. Whelan, C. Whelan and E. Meeking. The Sunbury Football Club is one of the earliest and oldest sporting clubs to be still in existence today.A non-digital black and white scanned photograph of a football team taken some time in the early 1900s, showing 21 players and the coach. photographed in an open area. The image has been printed on A4 paper and a list of names is attached.sunbury football club, "the swifts', j.fisher, w.wider, l.drew, r. grant, a. oserham, i. gilchrist, b. campbell, a.f. daniel, e. campbell and w. eadie. seated: p. whelan, e. whelan, c. whelan and e. meeking.

Swifts Football Club Premiers 1928. Names on Back Back Row Left to Right: Gerry Hughes, Claude Raitt, Norm Davies, Stuart McMullin (Secretary & Player), Joe Earle, Cec Hodder (Commitee), Middle Row LeftTo Right: Putt Blachford (Trainer), Morgie Abrahmans, Bill Earle, Barney (Les)McConville, Don Raitt (Captain), Jim Callender, Augie Greenberger, Alan Peterson, Ern Borella (Tainer) Front Row LeftTp Right: Alf Hunt, Jack Jenkins, Jack (Shonner) Healy, Tackle Rickard, Mat Pope (President), Albert Daley, DickTaylor, Stan (Yank) Faulkner, Alvie Dart.stawell sport

Includes : History of the Box Hill District - 1837-1887, players lists of those within Victorian Football League connections. Includes: Reporter District Football Match results Includes: Football team photographs, medals and associated club insignia. Other names mentioned include: Arthur Leach, Jim Flynn, Jack Geddes and Bob StrachanHistory of the Box Hill Football Club formed in 1936. Includes events leading up to the Club's formation. Covers 1888 to 1950. 146pDonated by one of the authors, Armin Richter 4/4/2016box hill football club, football clubs, sporting clubs, sport - victoria, box hill district, nunawading football club, reporter district football, (mr) arthur leach, (mr) jim flynn, (mr) jack geddes, (mr) bob strachan, (mr) armin richter, (mr) john ure

Reproduced by permission of Mr John Arnold from his book: "The Riversdale Golf Club - a history, 1892-1977." Copyright to book: Riversdale Golf Club. Surrey Hills Golf Club operated from 1892-1908 then moved and became Riversdale Golf Club. The game was played across paddocks from Trafalgar Street, Mont Albert to Whitehorse Road and down Victoria Crescent to where Box Hill TAFE is now located in Elgar Road. There were problems with cows eating the tee flags! The clubhouse still exists as 30 Trafalgar Street. The men are standing on what is now Whitehorse Road in the cutting which can still be seen near the Box Hill Motel. Walter John Carre Riddell: Born c1859; died 12 March 1930; unmarried. Father came from Riddell in Scotland and took up land at Riddell's Creek, near Gisborne. W J Carre Riddell was educated at Melbourne Grammar, graduated in law from Melbourne University in 1882 and practised law until 1907. MLA for West Bourke for 17 years. Chairman of MMBW from 1907 until retirement in 1927. Versatile sportsman. REF: Obituary in Trove - The Argus, 13 March, 1930, p8.The image is significant for its association with Walter John Carre Riddell who was a significant identity in early 20th century Melbourne. His was well-known for his sporting prowess. In early life he was a keen footballer, cricketer and tennis player. In his later years he took up golf. Was President of Royal Melbourne Golf Club and Chairman of the Victorian Golf Association. The 'coffin hole' was a notoriously difficult position to play out from.Black and white photo of 2 men, one swinging his golf club; the other carrying a golf bag and watching. They are dressed in suits and hats and are standing in a cutting, the face of which shows rock strata."W. J. Carre Riddell playing out of the coffin, 1905."sports grounds, surrey hills golf club, riversdale golf club, jon arnold, w j carre-riddell, walter john carre riddell

Taken at Macleay Park, Balwyn. The team are identified as: Back row - LtoR: AV Webb, Bill Smyth, ... , Noel White, Alan Rash, ... , Ken Wright, ... , Ian Miles, Keith Turner, Ron Page, Ian Howden, Peter Cavanagh, ... Front row - LtoR: Ian Cox, Jack Power, ... , Ralph Rae, (child), Don Frost, Ron Page, Russell Smyth, Bob Turner, ... , ...Black and white photo of the Benson Street Methodist Church Football Team in 1942. It shows 20 men in football uniform, with on the left a man in an overcoat and another in a suit; one in a suit on the RHS; one male umpire and in the centre one small child in uniform being supported by a player. There is a large mature tree on the left and buildings can be seen in the far background. macleay park, benson street methodist church football team, benson street methodist church, sport and recreations, football, mr a v webb, bill smyth, noel white, alan rash, ken wright, ian miles, keith turner, ron page, ian howden, peter cavanagh, ian cox, jack power, ralph rae, don frost, ron page, russell smyth, bob turner

A souvenir of the 1952 premiership won by the Holy Redeemer Football Club. It has a picture of St Francis of Assisi in the centre, either side of which are listed team players and club officials.holy redeemer church, holy redeemer football club, football, sporting clubs, fr tim fitzpatrick, mr slavin, ray mcdonald, peter hine, robert chubb, paul dwyer, alex walsh, austin maloney, john tittensor, frank walshe, gary grace, brian wilson, barry ward, john grant, max day, russel warrett, mrs grace, barry dillon,russel slavin, brian hartnett, bernard o'brien, barnard o brien, terry rogers, loigi aldo miglioranza, michael tittensor, michael watts, brian phillips, peter hurst, john owen, paul harris, barry wilson, pat mcphee

In 1940 The Surrey Hills Church of Christ team played in A Grade of the Eastern Suburbs Protestant Churches Football Association. Other clubs competing that season were: Spring Road Methodist, Glendearg Grove Methodist, Burwood Protestant, St.Marys Church of England, Balwyn United, Box Hill Adelphian and Box Hill United. Alan Sneddon played in the team. The inauguration of the Association took place at a meeting held at Camberwell Methodist School Office on the 19 March 1923. The following churches were represented at this meeting: Auburn Presbyterian, Kew Presbyterian, Hawthorn Presbyterian, Camberwell Methodist, Canterbury Methodist and St Marks Church of England, Burke Road and Holy Trinity Church of England, Surrey Hills. From 1923 to 1992 there were at least 160 clubs / teams that competed through the various grades with many of these combining & /or changing names, as well as those that competed irregularly. Black and white photo of the 1940 Surrey Hills Church of Christ football team with the Eastern Suburbs Football Association premiers flag in the background. The team includes 18 players, an umpire and 3 club officials, the later are centrally seated and one holds the premiership cup.Black and white photo measuring L 20.4 cm x H 15.4 cm mounted on its original presentation folder, which is mounted on card. The photographer's details are beneath the photo on the original mount, partially obscured by the descriptive label. The script is indecipherable.On back of card in Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Have 5 of these studio photos. / One is marked 'ORIGINAL' / ( - safekeeping) / This is Centre copy".churches, espcfa, surrey hills church of christ, football, football clubs, sporting clubs, eastern suburbs protestant churches football association, alan sneddon

Caption indicates that the Surrey Hills Church of Christ football team was not only A Grade Premiers in 1938, but also Premiers B Grade in 1935 and Runners-up in C Grade in 1934. Identification per caption as follows: Back row L to R: I T Robertson, K Balding, R T Hayes, M Holmyard (Hon Treasurer) Centre row L to R: M Neilson, L Weeks, F Hayes, A C Sneddon (Hon Secretary), J Andrews, K Webster, J McNiesh. Front row L to R: J F H Peers (Vice-President), R Watkins, K Turnley, E Little (Captain), F Neilson (Vice-Captain), M Neilson, R Weeks, W Nankivell (President). The inauguration of the Association took place at a meeting held at Camberwell Methodist School Office on the 19 March 1923. The following churches were represented at this meeting: Auburn Presbyterian, Kew Presbyterian, Hawthorn Presbyterian, Camberwell Methodist, Canterbury Methodist and St Marks Church of England, Burke Road and Holy Trinity Church of England, Surrey Hills. From 1923 to 1992 there were at least 160 clubs / teams that competed through the various grades with many of these combining & /or changing names, as well as those that competed irregularly.Black and white studio photo of the 1938 Surrey Hills Church of Christ football team with the ESPCFA A Grade Premiers flag in the background. The team includes 17 players and 2 club officials, seated at each end of the front row. The premiership cup is on the floor in centre position.Black and white photo measuring L 20.6 cm x H 15.4 cm mounted on its original brown mount with darker brown borders; the original mount is not glued to the standard cream mount card.72.681 in biro in top RH corner; COURTESY: ALAN SNEDDON in biro beneath the printed identification of the team members. On rear of original mount card in Jocelyn hall's writing: "Have 5 extra copies of this ORIGINAL / in our separate (ORIGINAL) COLLECTION" - PARTIALLY UNDERLINED. On back of the loose cream mount card in Jocelyn Hall's writing: "This ORIGINAL at Centre as have / 5 more ORIGINALS (same) in separate / ORIGINAL collection" in black biro; also "Football / dark card (underlined) in pencil.churches, espcfa, surrey hills church of christ, football, football clubs, sporting clubs, i t robertson, k balding, r t hayes, m holmyard, m neilson, l weeks, f hayes, a c sneddon, j andrews, k webster, j mcniesh, j f h peers, r watkins, k turnley, e little, f neilson, r weeks, w nankivell, eastern suburbs protestant churches football association, alan sneddon

These trophies were presented to Ray (Roo) Smith for the Best and Fairest player in the Port Fairy Football Club for the years 1956 -572 Two silver cups - one large, one small both on plinthes (EPNS)PFFC Best & Fairest 1956 Ray Smith - Port Fairy- PFFC Best & Fairest 1957 Ray Smithlocal history, trophies & awards, sports

A brown wooden award depicting a two AFL players reaching for a mark in the lower center half of the board with a coloured image of an AFL football on a playing field located above the players. At the top of the shield is inscribed 'R.V.I.B. Football Tipping Competition' and below the relief is written 'Donated by Ted Petersen'. There are 16 plates on the shield, with 14 inscribed as follows: 1987 Marieta Doughty - 1988 Len Stevens, Steven Mallia -- 1989 David Wilkes-Johnson -- 1990 Laurie Hoskins -- 1991 Jon Lock -- 1992 Peter Hilton -- 1993 Gunther Glas -- 1994 Malcolm Fraser -- 1995 David Horsfall -- 1996 Peter Hilton -- 1997 Anne Norton, Simon von Saldern -- 1998 Nicola Roche -- 1999 Purita McConnon -- 2000 Pam McAleese.Digital Image of engraved rectangular boardroyal victorian institute for the blind, awards

Port Fairy Rovers Football team 1938 official photographHand coloured photographport fairy rovers, port fairy, football, sporting teams, team, players

This locker door was used by the Carlton Premiership player of 1968, 1970 and 1972, Robert Walls. Walls played 218 games for Carlton between 1967 and '78. The locker carries his name because he wore the No.42 into 100 senior games for the club - the minimum number of games required by a player to earn that honour. This item is one of the few of its type remaining with the club, and Robert Walls is an important figure in Carlton FC history as both Carlton Premiership player (1968, 1970 and 1972) and Senior Coach (1987). The locker room is considered the inner sanctum of the players, hence the significance.1.5m x 25m x 2.5cm steel louvred dark navy blue locker with white enamel No.42 and R. Walls, silver handle. At rear on left side below louvre, white powder coated, with inscription GOOD BOY BANGER! in fading black fineliner, and GOOD BOY POTS AND PANS!, plus various other markings. Slight rust. At rear on left side below louvre, white powder coated, with inscription GOOD BOY BANGER! in fading black fineliner, and GOOD BOY POTS AND PANS!, plus various other markings. locker, no.42, robert walls, carlton football club, robert heatley stand, locker room

Autobiography of Dual Premiership Player 1987 & 1995 Justin Madden, nickname HarryJustin Madden crossed over from Essendon to Carlton and was a key member of two Carlton Premierships 1987 & 1995, Justin was at the time the tallest ruckman in the AFL. Justin later became the State Minister of Planning & Environment in the Labor Government. 196 pages paperback book

Early History of Carlton 1897-1958 by Hugh Buggy & Harry Bell. At the time of writing Carlton FC had won 8 VFL premierships. The book is significant because of information on players to 1958 and the foreword is written by Robert Menzies the then Prime Minister of Australia and the introduction is written by L R Kerr whose family are great supporters of Carlton, family members also played Carlton.265 Page Navy Blue hard cover bookInside cover signature of Ken Hands (Carlton great).

Biography written with Ron Reed of one of Carlton's greatest playersWayne Johnston played in four Carlton Premierships, 1979,1981,1982 & 1987. He was known for his ability to bring his best games to finals. A damaging left foot and a fierce determination Wayne was a pivotal player in a golden era for Carlton.192 Page Paperback bookSignature inside cover appears to be "J Upton"

A biography written with Brian Hansen of one of Carlton's most popular playersPeter Jones AKA Percy played in four Carlton Premierships, 1968,1970,1972 & 1979. Percy played in the shadow of John Nicholls but when John Nicholls retired Percy became Carlton's key ruckman. Percy kicked many goals and his celebrations are legendary. In 1980 Percy was appointed Captain Coach but did not play a game and was left stranded on 249 games. Percy played a key role in the 1972 GF rucking all day which contributed to a famous victory over Richmond. Percy wore #28285 Page Paperback BookInside Cover Autograph of Peter Jones

Biography of Carlton's greatest player since 1864.John Nicholls AKA Big Nick was nominated Carlton Greatest player in 2014, 150 year anniversary of club. Big Nick also was nominated into the VFL/AFL team of the century. Big Nick played in three Carlton Premierships 1968, 1970 & 1972 of which he captained all and coached the 1972 team. Big Nick was renowned for his ruck work in conjunction with Sergio Silvagni & Adrian Gallagher. 203 Page Biography with Ian McDonald

Carlton FC Official Guide for 2011 AFL SeasonA glossy guide for supporters providing all the information needed for the upcoming season,; President foreword, Coaches, Players and historical information such as Best & Fairest winners, Life Members & Games played. The cover story is titled "THE THREE AMIGOS" meaning Jeff Garlett, Chris Yarran & Eddie Betts. Each of these players are Indigenous and all left the Carlton FC in the following years. One page is devoted to Carlton's affiliate club The Northern Bullants. The magazine was free and forwarded to members.The slogan for the 2011 season was NO PASSENGERS.Colour Magazine

Football Record for 1970 Grand FinalThis Football Record at the time was issued to what turned out to be the largest attendance at a Grand Final; 121000approx and the biggest comeback 44 points at half time for Carlton to be victorious by 10 points against Collingwood for Carlton's tenth premiership. Significant players for Carlton were Crosswell (BOG) Nicholls, Hopkins (4 second half goals) Jesaulenko and the whole team. The loss by Collingwood represented their third loss in 6 years in a Grand Final under 11 Points.Colour Magazine

Membership Ticket Premiership Year 1038The Membership ticket is from a Premiership year and also depicts Board Members & VFL fixture for 1938 season. There four or five autographs inside, the players are Captain Coach Brighton Diggins, Ken Baxter, Creswell Crisp and Jack Wrout all 1938 Premiership Players.Small Cardboard Ticket Four PagesPencil autographs inside page; one player maybe K Baxter

VFL Complimentary GF Ticket 1938 GFThe Framed Ticket is for the 1938 GF is exclusively for Club Officials & Players only. 1938 was a premiership year for Carlton FCBrownish frame, 150mm x 10mm (6x4) wood &, cardboard & glass frame. The ticket is centered within the frame

Presented to Carlton FC secretary H O Bell in recognition of Carlton's 1947 premiershipThe awarded trophy although for the 1947 season was passed onto former Carlton player Cyril Mann who missed selection for the 1945 Grand Final (The Blood Bath) victory over South Melbourne. Cyril Mann's maternal Grandfather William Cooper "is remembered as the Australian Aboriginal political activist, much-respected community leader and genuine man of stature whose extraordinary lifetime achievements cannot be properly acknowledged in the limited space available here". Tony De Bolfo 2013.Comprises stainless steel & bronze. Small bronze medallion sits atop ash tray on a small pedestal."Awarded to H O Bell Secretary Carlton Football Club 1947 PREMIERS" The VFL emblem is depicted on one side of the medallion.

Official 1947 Premiership PhotographThe team photograph represents the players who played in the 1947 GF against Essendon. Carlton famously won the game by one point. Fred Stafford snapped a miraculous goal from the boundary in the dying minutes. The game was played at the MCG 27th September 1947 Att 85793. Carlton 13.8 (86) def Essendon 11.19 (85). Ern Henfry Captain Perce Bentley CoachBlack & White Photograph attached to larger piece of beige cardboard.