A Peck and Snyder 'The Franklin', flat-top tennis racquet, with solid concave throat, fine-grooved handle, and rare wooden butt cap. Racquet used as a trophy. Silver plaque screwed into throat on obverse features engraved inscription: TOURNAMENT/THE/EDGEWOOD/CLUB./1885/SINGLES/WON BY/VALENTINE/G. HALL. Valentine Hall was a founder of the Edgewood Club, and went on to be a U.S. Doubles Champion in 1888 and 1890. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Guttennis

A Chemold Rod Laver Tournament tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders, and mottled black leather grip. Model name features across base of head, flanked by Classical Greek motifs. A coat-of-arms with lion and deer features on throat. Lower shaft and plastic butt cover feature blue, red, and white Chemold trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A MacGregor Lloyd Budge Tournament tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and leather handle grip with arrowhead patterned perforations. MacGregor logo features across base of head and lower shaft. Model name, with 'T' motif within a shield device, features on throat and across shaft. Macgregor logo with 'M' trademark feature on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Leather, Nylon, String, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tape, Painttennis

A Dunlop McEnroe Tournament Mid tennis racquet, with midsize frame, ribbon whipping around shoulders, and unbroken plastic seal around handle grip. Model name features across base of head. Dunlop logo and trademark feature on all four sides of shaft. 'D' trademark in arrowhead device also features on black plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Plastic, Ink, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Enameltennis

A Regent, Don Budge Contender, Tournament Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head and on white butt cover. Model name features on the throat and shaft. Decal head image of Budge features on lower shaft. Endorsement and model details feature on the sides of the shaft. Leather handle grip features hexagonal perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Leather, Ribbon, Ink, Adhesive tape, Clothtennis

A Regent, Don Budge Contender, Tournament Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head and on white butt cover. Model name features on the throat and shaft. Decal head image of Budge features on lower shaft. Endorsement and model details feature on the sides of the shaft. Leather handle grip features hexagonal perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Leather, Ribbon, Ink, Adhesive tape, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet (1), with a white throat, and fibreglass reinforcing. Slazenger logo and black panther emblem features across the stem, on both sides, and on the butt cover. Emblem also features across the throat. Inscription, from head to stem, on both sides: SLAZENGER/FIBRE/ARMOURED/TOURNAMENT. Racquet is accompanied by a red and white racquet head cover (2). Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Plastic, Paint, Adhesive tape, Synthetic material, Metal, Clothtennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Tournament' tennis racquet, probably manufactured for the Montgomery Ward retail chain, featuring: string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Model name features across base of head, with stylised tennis player serving ball emblem featuring on throat. Wright & Ditson cursive logo features along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, String, Nylon, Adhesive tapetennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Tournament' tennis racquet, manufactured for the Montgomery Ward retail chain, featuring: cane-reinforced hexagonal shaft; string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Model name features across base of head. 'MW' trademark features on throat and on butt cover. Wright & Ditson details feature along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, String, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Canetennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white embroidered butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leathertennis

A Regent, Alex Olmedo Captain II, Tournament Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head and on the butt cover. Model name features on the throat. Decal head image of Olmedo, encircled by gold wreath, features on the shaft. Endorsement and model details feature on the left side of the shaft. Leather handle grip features patterned perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Leather, Ribbon, Cloth, Adhesive tapetennis

Sporting trophies from various competitions staged at or between Illawarra, the AFB Geelong office, and others.3 digital images of three trophiesIllawarra Bowling Association, Mixed Pairs Championship, Runners Up - 1987/88 Jack Shearn & Anne Stewart Illawarra Bowls Club, R/Up Club Championship 89/90 Ann Stewart Illawarra Bowling Ass. 'Andy Ellis Aggregate' 1990/91 Anne Stewart Perpetual Trophy, Illawarra vs Newcomb S.C. Indoor Bowls Tournament, Nowell Plumridge Memorial Trophyassociation for the blind, awards

A Chemold Rod Laver Tournament tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders, and leather grip with triangular perforations. Chemold logo features across base of head, flanked by ornamental motifs. A head and neck photo decal of Laver features on throat, with model name, and continuing along shaft. Gold, black and white Chemold trademark features on lower shaft. Plain white plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A Chemold Margaret Court Tournament tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders, and leather grip with X-formation perforations. Chemold logo features across base of head, flanked by ornamental motifs. A head and neck illustrated decal of Court features on throat, with model name, and continuing along shaft. Gold, black and white Chemold trademark features on lower shaft. Plain white plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A Chemold Margaret Court Tournament tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders, and leather grip with X-formation perforations. Chemold logo features across base of head, flanked by ornamental motifs. A head and neck illustrated decal of Court features on throat, with model name, and continuing along shaft. Gold, black and white Chemold trademark features on lower shaft. Plain white plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white leather butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white leather butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white leather butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white leather butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis

A Bancroft Billie Jean King Tournament tennis racquet, with bamboo laminated frame, ribbon whipping around shoulders, and leather handle with triangle-patterned perforations. Bancroft logo features across base of head. Throat features model name, and decorative swirl device. Shaft features decal of King signature. Wreathed 'B' trademark on lower shaft, and red 'B' trademark on butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Plastic, Paint, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Bambootennis

A Bancroft Billie Jean King Tournament tennis racquet, with bamboo laminated frame, ribbon whipping around shoulders, and leather handle with triangle-patterned perforations. Bancroft logo features across base of head. Throat features model name, and decorative swirl device. Shaft features decal of King signature. Wreathed 'B' trademark on lower shaft, and red 'B' trademark on butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Plastic, Paint, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Bambootennis

Black and white photograph of the Victorian Tramway team at the Transport Interstate Bowls Tournament Brisbane, March 1985. Photo by the Brisbane City Council - has the City of Brisbane stamp of rear with photograph details - see image i2. Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Printed on Fujichrome paper.In ink on rear "Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Victorian Team (Tramways) at Brisbane, March 1985trams, tramways, personnel, sports, bowls

Mary Ann Willis is a member of The Orbost Nixon family and as a child spent time in Orbost. Mrs Marion Dwyer held office at Bairnsdale Golf Club and the East Gippsland Golf Associates Association for many years, being honoured with Life Membership from both. She was also a member of the YGLU (now Golf Victoria) council for 10 years. Mrs Dwyer won a number of titles including: Victorian Country Champion 9 times, Victorian Veteran Champion 3 times, Gippsland Champion 13 times, East Gippsland Champion 16 times, East Gippsland Foursomes' Champion 2 times, Bairnsdale Golf Club Ladies Champion 32 times, Bairnsdale Golf Club Foursomes' Champion 4 times & 106 single tournaments.A large book with a black cover. Book written by Mary Ann Willis. Contains poetry and articles including an oral history of Marion Dwyer. willis-maryann literature dwyer-marion nixon-family orbost

A Kew Patriotic Carnival was held in Victoria Park in 1941. The event was promoted in the Argus newspaper as: "KEW CARNIVAL - A carnival, at which more than 25 local organisations will co-operate in raising funds for Kew Patriotic Society, will be opened at Victoria Park. Kew this afternoon. The carnival will begin at 2 p.m. to-day and will continue to-morrow. There will be afternoon and evening sessions each day. Arrangements have been made for open-air dances, bicycle races, athletic events, tennis tournaments, folk dancing, miniature golf, and a shooting gallery. Flowers, sweets, cakes, and re-freshments will be sold at stalls conducted by auxiliaries, and lucky envelopes, darts competitions, spinning-wheels, and games will be among the attractions." The Argus (Melbourne) Friday 28 March 1941, Page 6.Rare example of Second World War local Kew memorabiliaPatriotic button. Kew Patriotic Carnival March 28-29 1941. Victoria Park. Numbered 2427. The design incorporates the British and Australian flags.Title: "Kew Patriotic Carnival, Victoria Park, March 28-29 1941". Number "2427"kew patriotic carnival, patriotic buttons, ww2

Dunlop first entered into the tennis sports equipment market in 1923 with Dunlop Tennis balls. They also produced tennis shoes and by 1932 Dunlop was manufacturing two million pairs a year. The Dunlop Maxply Tennis racquet was first produced in 1932 and dominated the wooden racquet market for the next 50 years. This racquet was made from a mix of nine different woods. The Maxply was favoured by legendary tennis players including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Lew Hoad and Rod Laver who was using a Dunlop Maxply when he won all four Grand Slam tournaments in a row, something he achieved in 1962 and 1969. Sport activities including tennis have always been an important community pursuit in Wodonga and District. This racquet was used in competition at the Talgarno Tennis Club in the 1960s and 1970s.This item is significant because it represents a popular community activity and a successful manufacturer in Australia.A vintage wooden tennis racquet with a leather hand grip. It features coloured decals including the brand name added to the racquet head and the handle. There is also an outline map of Australia. The frame is also painted.On racquet frame: MAXPLY DUNLOP JUNIOR On handle: Your Servecommunity sport, wodonga and district, talgarno

An unstrung, DWG & Co. flat-top tennis racquet, presented as a trophy, with ribbon collar, leather crown protector, and unique wood mosaic inlay along length of shaft and handle. Manufacturer's details impressed across throat on reverse. Silver plaque nailed to throat on obverse, featuring the engraved inscription: TOURNAMENT/SHARON SPRINGS/JULY 15TH 1885/SINGLES/WON BY/VALENTINE/G. HALL. Valentine Hall went on to win the Men's Doubles in 1888 and 1890 at the U.S. Tennis Championships. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Leather, Ribbontennis

A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Tournament Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a white leather butt cloth . Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Black and white photo, head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cloth. Intials 'AB' on butt cloth in purple marker pen. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis

Part of a yearly marketing and information program to promote Falls Creek region for the summer season. . General activities explained in he brochure are:- Enjoying A Bushwalk In The Alpine National Park, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Mountain Bike Riding, Two & Four Wheel Driving, High Country Wining & Dining, Discovering The Wildlife. Daybreaks & Golden Sunsets And Pure Relaxation. The specific activities in the Summer Program of Events include:- Alpine Nature Rambles. Angling Expeditions, Christmas Carols, National Distance Camp, Food, Wine & Wildflower Weekend, High-O Orienteering Event, Mile High Tennis Tournament, High Country Mountain Bike Ride, Classical Music Weekend, Cadbury Red Tulip Giant Easter Egg Hunt And Festivities. The “Breakaways” brochure is a publication of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, an organisation dedicated to establishing Falls Creek as the premier alpine resort In Australia. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA brochure for summer program at Falls Creek for 1996/7. The front cover features an image of yellow wildflowers, mountain rocks and the sky with the title"Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer Breakawaysfalls creek marketing, falls creek summer programs., falls creek alpine resort, falls creek events and activities

The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to one of the oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on paper with staple binding. 24 pages.Front Page: PRINT POST APPROVED PP 341999 000226 / R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / THE RUYTON REPORTER / SUMMER 2002/2003 / out of this world / Charlotte Franich performing in / Tournament Of Minds - just part of / Enrichment at Ruyton: / pages 4+5 / STOP PRESS: 2003: Ruyton Celebrates 125 Years / Ruyton's Development Plan Meet the Deputy Principal / Artefacts Old Girls: Their Brilliant Careers / S4/23 /ruyton girls' school, ruyton, school, students, newsletter, ruyton reports, ruyton news, kew, victoria, melbourne, girls school