Article with local Greensborough news about Grace Park Golf Club, Greensborough Football Club, Progress Association, Mother's Club, Greensborough Cricket Club and Scrivens Testimonial1 p. photocopy of article in Advertiser 13 April 1933greensborough, grace park golf club

Digital image of Greensborough Cricket Club badge, circa 1967. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, white and green with gold writing. "Greensborough Cricket Club" and cricket logo.badges, greensborough cricket club

A list of executives and committee of the Bundoora Cricket Club [1974] includes several members of the Dyson family.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.bundoora cricket club

This obituary for Watsonia man Harold Weidlich was written by Rosalie Bray.Harold Weidlich was a member of the Watsonia Progress Association and a founding member of the Watsonia Cricket Club. He was also a local butcher.Copy of newspaper article "Local Scene in Watsonia"harold weidlich, watsonia progress association, watsonia cricket club, rosalie bray

The house was built by Alan Partington in about 1947. The top photograph show the Money family outside what is now the Riverside Cricket Club rooms.Shows the Partington family home before and after council acquisition and its conversion into a cricket clubroom.A 1 page photocopy of of 2 photographs featuring the Partington family home Alwyn.Black biro words at top of page.partington, whatmough park, money family, riverside cricket club

Lauren Cleary from Greensborough Cricket Club is researching the club's history and seeks information from the public.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough cricket club, lauren cleary

At the start of the 2015 Cricket season Heidelberg beat Greensborough in the "Money Shield".News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough cricket club, heidelberg cricket club, diamond valley cricket association

Plenty Valley Cricket Club have 4 grades vying for places in the finals. This article discusses the strengths of the club and interviews several players.News clipping, 3 pages, black text, colour images.plenty valley cricket club, lorenzo ingram, andrew barnett, ben rolfs

Group photograph of Greensborough Cricket Club.Digital copy of black and white photo.greensborough cricket club

Group photograph of junior Greensborough Cricket Club team.Digital copy of black and white photo.greensborough cricket club

Trevor Partington (far left) and friends at Bowling Club. Trevor (1936-2002) was a keen sportsman, playing over 300 games of football for Greensborough, cricket, athletics, wood chopping and bowling.Digital copy of colour photograph.trevor partington, greensborough bowling club

The Hillcrest Cricket Club is shown in the 1931-32 season. The photograph is named. The photo is accompanied by a handwritten short history of the club by Ray Hooper: "Hillcrest C.C.- Hillcrest Cricket Club was situated between Mountainview Road and … Street at the top of the hill. Where it became flat more or less where River Street met Mountainview Road (straight up). The land was owned by Mr J Ellis (senior) who allowed the local men to make a cricket pitch so they could form a cricket team and enter in the Eltham District Cricket Association (1925-1930). As you can see Mr Ellis Senior (by photo) became president and both his sons played for Hillcrest C.C. My father also played and I can just remember W Mills (Captain), H.Padget, H.Johnson, J.Parks and H.Weidlich (as I got older). Ray Hooper." Copy of group photograph and handwritten article.Group photograph is named.hillcrest cricket club, ray hooper

The photograph shows William Partington in a cricket batting pose. Note on back of photo states that William was captain of a Greensborough cricket team playing against an English team.This was taken after Greensborough Cricket Club had played a game against a visiting English cricket team.A black and white copy of a photograph.Hand written notes on the back of the copy.cricket, greensborough cricket club, partington, william partington

The team of the Century was selected in 2002.. The Selection Committee comprised Michael Long, Andrew Smith, Terry Dynes and Neville Jacobs. The Team of the Century are: Peter Grant, Darren Croft, Terry Sacristani, Tom Cullen (VC), Terry Dynes, Don Meehan (C), Griag Gislingham, Russell Punton, Neville Jacobs, Neil Robertson, Ivan Meehan and Robert Croft.This is Blackburn Team of the CenturyBlackburn Cricket Club team of the century 1902 - 2002. Selection Committee The selection committee comprised four life members whose experience and knowledge of Blackburn 1st XI cricket covered as many years from 1902 -2002: Michael Long (1966 - 1992) Chair Andrew Smith (1977 - 2003) Terry Dynes (1957 - 1986) Neville Jacobs (1943 - 1978) 1. Peter Grant - Right hand opening batsman. Five premierships in 3 decades of playing (1950s, 1960s and 1970s). 2. Darren Croft - Darren (Crofty) was a right hand opening batsman. He is a dual premiership player and been the clubs captain and coach. He made a century in a gutsy partnership to win the 1993-94 Grand Final. 3. Terry Sacristani - Right hand upper order batsman. Won five batting trophies and four prestigious Neville Jacobs trophies. Playing from 1979 - 1990. 4. Tom Cullen (Vice Captain) - The most talented batsman to represent the club. He was a captain-coach. He scored a triple century to win the Under 16 premiership. Tom played district cricket for Fitzroy and was selected to play Sheffield Shield for Victoria. Tom captained-coached Box Hill in the sub-districts and returned to Blackburn in 1987-88 until 1994-95 where he won one 1st XI premiership. He won four batting trophies and seven Neville Jacobs trophies in eight seasons. team, team of the century, century

Blackburn Cricket Clubs first 1st XI shield premiership.Blackburn Cricket Clubs first 1st XI shield premiership.McIntosh Shield winning team 1993-94. First Blackburn Cricket Club McIntosh Shield winners. Team team was Graig Gislingham (c), Tom Cullen (vc), Brad Cullen, Simon Nelson, Mark Cullen, Cameron Head, Andrew Smith,, Campbell Brown, Geoff Stephens, Darren Croft, Neil Robertson, Richard Turnley (12th). Blackburn defeated Mitcham at Morton Park. A Darren Croft drive for four brought up his century and the great win.mcintosh shield 1993-94

In 2009 participants Blackburn Cricket Club Milo in2 Cricket were selected to stand with the Australian team during the national anthem on day 1 of the Boxing day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

How many matches did these men play? Away games, home games? Any remarkable runs or scores? How long had each been playing? Were they professionals or amateurs? 1961-62 brought the Blackburn Cricket Club a triple premiership winning the A Grade, C Grade and D Grade flags in addition to the Under 16s. Team Standing (L-R): George Allerton, Keith Sturgeon, George Stone, Brian Pickett, Keith Blackley, Jim Robertson, Peter Grant. Sitting: Alan Taylor, Les Reed (President), Neveille Jacobs (vc), Don Meehan (c), Stuart Walker, Allan Berry (Sec), Ken Henwood.Black and white portrait of the cricket team anf officials. cricket, a grade, blackburn, blackburn cricket club, cricket whites, 1961-62, a grade premiers, george allerton, keith sturgeon, george stone, brian pickett, keith blackley, jim robertson, peter grant, alan taylor, les reed, neveille jacobs, don meehan, stuart walker, allan berry, ken henwood

Standing (L-R): P Berg, Geoff Lawson, Peter Cullen, Erin Hutchins (Manager), R Butterworth, A Houghton, R Gibbons. Sitting: John Prohasky, Silver Flood (President), N Franlin, Trevor Hutchins (c), Alan Brandhoff (vc), Allan Berry (Secretary), Wayne Bruce

Under 16 A premiership team 2009-10. Coiached by Lachie Head (Life member and winning player in a Blackburn McIntosh Shield side)

Blackburn Under 14 2009-10 premiership team.

Blackburn Hall, also known as the Recreation Hall and Morton Park Hall, was used as community centre until 1965. In February 1929 the hall opened as a picture theater. The hall was a significant social venue for the cricket club.

1979-80 4th XI C1 Grade Premiership team Back Row (l-R): Terry Dynes, Robert (Bob) Grieve, Robert (Bob) Hille, Phil Crawley, Jeremy Beard, Denis Johnston, Kevin Lawson. Middle Row: John Cotter (President), Roy Main (c), Allan Berry, Terry Sacristani (Coach). Front Row: Nick Bateman, Darren Croft.1979-80 4th xi c1 grade premiers

Blackburn Cricket Club Milo in2 Cricket conducted a session on the MCG alongside the Australian test side prior to the boxing day test. 50 of Blackburn's youngest walked onto the hallowed turf of the world famous ground with a number of the Milo Coaches including Reggie Kunst and Dwayne Rabel. The kids then had an opportunity the meet two Australian Players. Phillip Hughes was making a comeback and trying to save his test career and Victorian Michael Beer would later that series make his test debut.

Neville Jacobs playing cap. Different in shape and colour to todays version.The cap has the initials NJ written into the inside top of the cap.