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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK : The ANZACS - The classic account of the men who gave birth to a legend
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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Group of men - Land Army?
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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Viking, Blood, sweat and tears : Australia's WWII remembered by the men and women who lived it, 2004
Blood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. BIndex, ill, p.403.non-fictionBlood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. Bworld war 1939-1945 - australia - history, australia 1939-1945 - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Frank B. Walker, Corvettes : little ships for big men, 1995
A look at the role of these Australian - built and Australian - manned ships in WW II.Ill, p.108non-fictionA look at the role of these Australian - built and Australian - manned ships in WW II. australia - royal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Fruit Cannery, 1921 - 1922
Original photograph of 12 men who started first cannery in Tatura. 1921-1922. J. Martin, J. Hanlon, J. Carey, L. Whitney, W. Hunter, W. Davey, W. Wilson, E. Quine, J. Hill, D. Morrison, T. Edwards and W. Cullivan. Original presented by T. Flanagan April 1985.Black and white original photograph of 12 men outside Tatura's first cannery. Photograph mounted on cardboard.on back: Names of men (see below). Tatura Cannery. Presented to Tatura and District Historical Society by T. Flanagan. April 1985.tatura fruit cannery, t. edwards, e. quine, j. martin, j. hanlon, j. carey, l. whitney, w. hunter, w. davey, w. wilson, j. hill, d. morrison, w. cullivan -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is an image of a group of twenty two men in what appears to be a posed photograph in a field. There is a man standing at one end holding a bell.A sepia photograph mounted on grey cardboard of twenty-two men, some standing and the rest kneeling with one man lying in front holding a football.bottom LH corner: Matson and Frazer bottom RH corner: 264 Little Collins St Melbournesport, football, clothing and dress, men, matson and frazer, photographers, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
A photo of five cars standing side by side with three or four men in each car and one standing nearbyA sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of five cars standing side by side with three or four men in each car and one standing nearby. Mounted on cardboard.transport, christiansen, chris., photographers, clothing and dress, men, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1930s
The photograph was probably taken on either Anzac Day or Remembrance Day, 11 November because some men are wearing medals and others are holding wreaths.A sepia print of a group of 21 men standing at attention outside the newsagency in Brook Street, Sunbury. Three men are holding wreaths. There are two drummers and one is in uniform. There are two dogs near the drummers. Some men are wearing medals.KODAK PRINT / VELOX / (S) 579anzac day, ceremonies, festivals and celebrations, remembrance day, brook street, sunbury, men, clothing and dress, dogs, armed forces, sunbury newsagency, newagents, shops, businesses, george evans collection -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan family gathering, 1926
The photograph features many prominent members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society during the early 1920s a number of whom were founding members of the Society, including A. J. Lucas (Lekatsas) the founding president and Angelos Lekatsas (Lucas) who was the second president. Archimandrite Irineos Kassimatis is pictured with the group. Most of the group are wearing a buttonhole pin on their jacket lapels which indicates the photo was taken at gathering to celebrate a baptism. It was traditional that following the baptismal service a small icon or cross was pinned on each of the guests to symbolise they were witnesses to the baptism. This pin is called a 'martiriki' derived from the Greek word 'martiras', which translated means a witness. A black and white photograph of eighteen men gathered together in a garden and posing in front of a weatherboard building. Three of the men are sitting on the ground in front of the group. Hand written signature - ? Varvarigos - written in Greek in the bottom left hand corner. Written on the back: STRONG MEN OF THE ITHACAN COMMUNITY -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Manual, GRA-Y Manual for Leaders
With the creation of the township of Mount Beauty in 1946 the SECV made every effort to provide wholesome activities for the 3000+ people suddenly living in the remote new community. GRA-Y was an American system of Gymnastics for men and boys under the umbrella of the YMCA. The Gra-Y club continued on to the 1980s.This book is the manual used to train leaders and was used continually through the years. This copy was the property of Mr Ron White, who went on to become Engineer in Chief-Hydro.Cream coloured with black and red decals and writing on soft card cover. 142 pages held by two staples. Three red logos on top left hand side.Sub titles: 'A club program / for boys 9 to 12 / years of age' and along the bottom 'Young Men's Christian Association'Front and back stamp: The National Committee / Young Men's Christian Association / of Australiagra-y, ymca, gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, boys' club -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1920s
This image is of a bullock team belonging to Mr. Camm at Rupertswood. There are two men in the dray and one man in a white coat walkingA black and white photograph of a bullock team belonging to Mr. Camm. There are two men in the dray and one man in a white coat walking.animals, livestock, men, bullocks, camm, - (mr), rupertswood, drays, george evans collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, S.F. Gerberg & Bulmer, C 1908u
This photograph shows members of the Orbost Agricultural Show committee about 1908 with L to R : S. Lynn; John Russell; Mat Lynch; W. Warren; John Johnson; Will Cumming & Geo. Perry. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A faded black / white photograph of seven men standing outside with trees in the background.on back - " Orbost Agricultural Show" and list of men in photograph.orbost-agricultural-society annual-show -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Waubra Church.World War 1 Memorial plaque (Marble)
This Marble Plaque was erected by the congregation of the Waubra Uniting Church in 1920, in memory of men of the Church who fought in "The Great War 1914-19" They were F.N.Ross,W.J.Yates (fallen soldiers),G.J.Beaumont, F.Bull,P.Bull,A.E.Clarke,W.G.Edwards,Rev F.J.Suggett,S.G.Waterton and G.D.Waterton.This church is now closed.In memory of those men who fought in W.W.1.Marble Plaque honoring the memory of men from the Waubra Uniting Church who fought in W.W.1.It is rectangular with an arch shaped top in which is incribed "TO THE GLORY OF GOD" with gold cross at centre of arch peak.The inscriptions are in black and red with the names in gold. "TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH WHO FOUGHT FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR.1914-19". waubra uniting church, marble memorial plaque 1914-19 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Championship Men's Slalom 1969
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded to Malcolm Milne for first place in the Men's Slalom Championship 1969. It bears a gold shield featuring a red cross on a white background and the word "Championship" on one edge of the shield. Engraved on side of mug: 1st Men's Slalom 1969ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
It is a photograph of a local cricket team and its committee.A grey and cream mounted sepia photograph of a men's cricket team. Eleven men are dressed in creams and eight men are wearing dark suits. Three of the men are wearing pads and two men are holding bats. It is a studio photograph with a wrought iron arch in the background and a column on the RHS of the photo.YEOMAN / ROYAL ARCADE MELBOURNEcricket, men, sport, clothing and dress, photographers, george evans collection -
Dandenong & District Historical Society
Book, Vaucluse House
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Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Albury Ski Club Men's Open Downhill 1961
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for Albury Ski Club Men's Open Downhill 1961 with engraving on side.Engraved on side of mug: Albury Ski Club Men's Open Downhill Won by R. Milne 1961ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Woolworths' Economy Knit Book no. 21
This knitting pattern book was published by Woolworths, and contains knitting patterns for womens and mens garments.WOOLWORTHS' KNIT BOOK / "Economy" / Number 21 / WOMEN AND / MEN'S WEAR / 7d. / NEW STYLES FOR WOMEN AND MEN'S WEARknitting handicrafts - history, woolworths ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Albury Ski Club Mens A Grand Slalom 1967
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for the Albury Ski Club Mens A Grand Slalom 1967. This mug was awarded to Malcolm Milne.Engraved on side of mug: ALBURY SKI CLUB MENS A GRAND SLALOM Malcolm Milne 1967ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1926
Rev A. Vincent of Ballarat is seated at the centre of the group.B & W photograph mounted on buff card of a large group of men and boys gathered outdoors at Diamond Creek. Methodist Young Men's Camp Diamond Creek Easter 1926 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Albury Ski Club Mens Jump Champion 1962
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for the Albury Ski Club Mens Jump Champion 1962. This mug was awarded to Malcolm Milne.Engraved on side of mug: Albury Ski Club Mens Jump Championship Won by M. Milne 1962ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - GENTS FAWN TROUSERS - SEFTOW PERMANENT PRESS - NEW, Mid/late 20th Century
Gents fawn trousers ''Seftow permanent press - new.Made in Australia six 3, style K3299A fawn in colour. Label still in place, indicating trousers have never been worn. Single pleat front, side pockets, rear bound and buttoned pocket, coin pocket at waistband.65% polyester, 35% viscose. Internal label ''Seftow Production for Men and Young men.Internal Label: Seftow Producxtion for Men and Younger Men size 3, 65% polyester; 35% viscose; KORATRON Trade mark of the Koratron Company.costume, male, sports trousers -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Victorian Alpine Championships 1971 Men's Combined Trophy
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for first place in the Victorian Men's Combined Event 1971. It has been engraved on one side and bears the logo of the Victorian Ski Association on one side.Engraved on side of mug: VICTORIAN ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1971 Men's Combined Trophyross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Karl Duldig
Folder with black plastic cover, clear front containing printed articles "Famous Men of Malvern" and "Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal" "Famous Men of Malvern" and "Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal" karl duldig, camp 3, singapore group, internee camps -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Australian National Championships 1971 Open Men's Slalom
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for Australian National Championships 1971 Open Men's Slalom third place. The mug also bears the triangular logo of the Victorian Ski Association.Engraved on side of mug: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 1971 Open Men's Slalom - Third -ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Victorian Alpine Championships 1968 Men's Giant Slalom - First
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for first in the Victorian Men's Giant Slalom 1968. It has been engraved on one side and bears the logo of the Victorian Ski Association on one side.Engraved on side of mug: VICTORIAN ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1968 Men's Giant Slalom Firstross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image
Four men touring near the Cock’s Eldorado Gold and Tin Mining Dredge building site. Cropped image from scanned sheet of negative proofs. Cock's El Dorado Gold & Tin Mining Dredge operated between 1936 and 1954. At the time of its construction, the dredge was the largest in the Commonwealth, producing 2,198 kg of gold.mines, mining, gold, gold mining, men, hats, cock's el dorado dredge, dredge, el dorado, eldorado -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Glee Club 1912, 1912_
Not much is known about this photo or the group. [Mentioned in Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record Friday 26 September 1913 page 3]2013 update. All members of the group have been identified. Photo is now believed to be taken 1922.Black and white group photograph of 12 young men.Caption pasted across bottom of photo: 'Greensborough Glee Club 1912. Candidates for QUIT' [refers to the men holding cigarettes]glee club, greensborough, mcdowell, iredale, poulter eley, elliott, barrett -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Thredbo Cup Men's Amateur Ski Classic
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded as the third place trophy for the 1963 Thredbo Cup Men's Amateur Ski Classic. It bears the symbol of AMPOL, sponsor for the event.Engraved on side of mug: THREDBO CUP MEN'S AMATEUR SKI CLASSIC Presented by AMPOL 3RD 1963ross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fancy Dress Social, Kew Presbyterian Church Hall, Kew, 1925, 1925
The Kew Presbyterian Church was located in Cotham Road, Kew on the corner of Highbury Grove. The Church Hall was located next door in Highbury Grove. On amalgamating with the Uniting Church the buildings became redundant and are now the Kew Chinese Baptist Church.Original photograph from the 1930s that records the kinds of social and spiritual actions of church goers in Kew.Group photograph of young men in attendance at a fancy dress social at the Kew Presbyterian Church Hall in 1925. The photo would indicate that the event was a young men only event. The Society has photographs of the event in 1922 and 1925.Later hand: "1925. Annual Fancy Dress Social. Kew Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class"presbyterian church - kew (vic), kew presbyterian church - young men's bible class, churches - social activities - 1920s