Melrose died in July 1936, at the age of 22, when his new high-wing monoplane "Billing", a Heston Phoenix registration VH-AJM, broke up in turbulence over South Melton, Victoria on a charter flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Two days later, over one hundred thousand people lined the streets of Melbourne to pay their last respects. Black and white photographic image of Charles James Melrose, the only Australian contestant and the only solo flier in the England-Ausralia air race, 1934. He is being chaired by R.A.A.F. men. Two years later Melrose crashed.aeroplane, aviation, flight, pioneer pilot, charles kingsford smith, p. taylor

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, Annual Club Picnic 1961, Lake Jubilee, Daylesford. A Mother's & Daughters race and looking for their shoes. 2 menlooking from the left, and another two and a young boy near the mothers.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, four swimmers must have just finished the race, and the people standing at the edge of the Bendigo East Swimming Pool, could be time keepers or coaches, other people are sitting on the seats.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Remembered for the time Mayor Ryan challenged the local Member of Parliament Mr. George Gibbs to an elephant race down the length of Sackville Street . The race attracted extensive publicity. In a close finish the Mayor of Port Fairy was declared the winner. Black & white portrait of Samuel Ryan in Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainmayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local government

Councillor M Scott was a butcher in Koroit and his fame spread as a trainer of several good race horses. At the time racing was prospering in the district and it was a very rare occasion that Councillor Scott’s horses did not win a race at the local meetings.Black and white portrait president, belfast, portrait, government, shire, municipal, local-government, m.scott

E. B. Green Trophy (Cup) Donor: Deed of Gift: E. B. Green was one of the original members of the Brighton Sailing Club and in 1886/87 owned the yacht Iris. The trophy is awarded to the winner of a combined division race on IRC handicap. The race is a mid-distance race and sailed on the same day as the Top Hat Trophy on PHD handicap. First Winner: White Tie, D. R. Buxton 1966/67 green, irc, combined division

Taken during King of the Straits power boat race Colour photograph taken from Kalimna Heights showing cars parked at boat ramp on North Arm rear entry to the Club Hotel Club Spit Cunninghame Arm outer barrier and Bass Strait in distance Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, parks, boats and boating, boat ramp, houses, hotels, events

Edwards Cup Donor: Eli (Dick) Edwards Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was originally donated to the Victorian Yacht Racing Association for a round-the-bay race of not less than 100 nautical miles, for yachts of a length of no longer than 30 feet and no less than 20 feet. The trophy is currently raced during a Club Marine race and is awarded to the winner of Division 1 on PHD handicap. The race is held on the same day as the Secours Trophy for Division 2 and the Allee Cup for Division 3. Eli Edwards was one of the early members of the Port Melbourne Yacht Club. First Winner: Scorn, A. C. Finlay 1937 edwards, round the bay, phd, division 1, deed of gift

Bushy Beavis (no actual trophy) Donor: No Deed of Gift: No Bushy Beavis was a well-known member of RBYC having raced in a number of classes and divisions at RBYC. He was also a very keen gardener and regularly looked after the rose garden at the entrance to the club. A memorial plaque was placed there after his death. The Bushy Beavis race is a mid-distance race sailed on AMS handicap and is also part of the Ingénue Series. First Winner: Not known bushy beavis, garden, ams

Rock Bottom Marine Division 1 (Tray) Donor: Rock Bottom Marine Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally donated as a Division 1 race. In 20(??) this was changed and the trophy is now awarded to the winner of a Combined Division Race on IRC handicap on the same race the Rock Bottom Marine Trophies for Division 2 and 3 which were also changed to AMS and PHD respectively. First Winner: Adria, G. Gjergja 1992/93 rock bottom marine, combined division, irc

These models of RBYC Race Management boats (Blue Gum, RB8 and Tarni) have been donated by Graham Noel and can be viewed in a glass cabinet of the Olympic restaurant at RBYC. Graham originally donated the model of Tarni to the club in 2005, in acknowledgement of the valuable work done by race management volunteers. The model was presented to Harry Tedston on his retirement as Race Officer in 2008. Harry then donated the trophy back to the club in 2009, for the enjoyment of all members. graham noel, blue gum, rb8, tarni

Typed account of the entertainment in Bendigo in the early days. People made their own entertainment and from 1853 theatres and concert halls became a part of life on the goldfield. Singers and musicians came to perform. There was also processions, race meetings and sporting events.bendigo, entertainment, gold fields, entertainment on the gold fields 1850 - 1890, m dixon, lola montez, amy castles, charles thatcher, bendigo advertiser, the theatre royal, yates, royal exchange restaurant, shamrock hotel, merchant of venice, othello, hamlet, lady of lyons, royal victoria theatre, bendigo histrionic club, the old curiosity shop, benevolent asylum, shakespearean society, criterion theatre, w howitt, land labour and gold, frank cusack, bendigo a history, the bendigo advertiser centenary edition, r ward, the australian legend, the shamrock concert hall, royal princess theatre, j c williamson, maggie moore, ilma de murska, easter fair, jim crilly, annals of bendigo, gilbert and sullivan, dick davey's pub, g mackay, mackay & co, sandhurst bee, m clark, a short history of australia, r lacour-gayet, a concise history of australia, jack hattam

Black and white photograph, athletics, running, photograph of three men in white shirts and shorts running against each other in a race, 1994. Bendigo Advertiser description: 13/3/94 10,000 m final. Chris Ferreira leads.recreations, sports, athletics, chris ferreira.

Butchers Slaughter Yard cnr. Clifton Avenue and Ormston Road which belonged to Chaponnel family. These yards are now demolished. The land being sold for housing. 0099.2 is a photograph copy of an original oil painting titled "The Old Timer" by Reg Capon Nov. 1979. Painting owned by Mr. Phillip Nicholson Clifton Ave. Stawell.Two black and white photographs of a scene depicting a neglected timber building, with corrugated iron roof and brick chimney. Timber fence and race surround the stock yards. The painting (0099.2) is by Reg Capon called "The old Timer" Nov 1979.stawell business

Black and white photograph of crowd of spectators watching preparations for start of the racen for boats made on the spot at the Regatta at Metung Victoria. Also two other black and white photographs of boats competing in boats made on the spot race at the Regatta in 1992boats and boating, sports

Awards such as this trophy were presented at all important race meetings. This award highlights the significance of the presence of women in cycling and to the Club during this period.Trophy depicting a woman cyclist in a silver/gold colour on top of two small wooden pedestals. There is a 04 outline representing the year 2004 on the base pedestal and an inscription in gold on the front of the base. "Geelong West Cycling Club/2004/Women's Aggregate/Natalie Clark"geelong west cycling club; 2004; women's aggregate; natalie clark;

winners of boats made on the spot race at Regatta Metung VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Bruce Crombie and Ryan Nink. Also two other black and white photographs of activities at 1993 and 1994 Regatta at Metung. Plus a coloured postcard of Metung Regatta boats and boating, sports, events

Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy (Ships Wheel) Donor: Deed of Gift: No The race is an overnight race around Port Phillip, sailed together with the Lady Nelson. The trophy is awarded to the winner on AMS handicap. First Winner: Rampage, E. W Fuller 1976 lipton, wheel, overnight, ams

Secours Trophy Donor: Deed of Gift: No This trophy was won by D Allee’s yacht Galetea in 1887/88 and is therefore one of our oldest trophies. The trophy was not used for many years until 1983/84 when it was re-introduced as a Division 2 race on PHD handicap. The race is sailed during a club marine race on the same day as the Edwards Cup for Division 1 and the Allee Cup for Division 2. First Winner: Pangea, A. Nankervis 1983/84 secours, phd, division 2

Boat Hook Trophy Donor: Graham Noel Deed of Gift: No The trophy was made by Graham Noel to be awarded to the winner of a Division 3 race on PHD handicap. The trophy was re-allocated in 2009 and is now awarded to the winner of a Division 3 race on IRC handicap during one of the club marine series. This trophy is raced on the same day as the Les Fox Trophy for Division 2 and The Commodore’s’ Trophy for Division 1. First Winner: Freedom, J. Tempany 1997/98 boat hook, trophy, graham noel, irc, division 3

Paper booklet of 35 pages, held together with metal staples, detailing the Mining by-laws under the Mines Act 1915, no.2698. The index is located at the front of the booklet. Includes Abandonment, Alluvial Claims, Machinery, Quartz Claim, Race and Water Rightoccasional pencil markings throughoutmining, by-laws, victoria

Document, W.D.Mason Collection, letter on brown paper with red typing dated 5.3.(19)31 from W.W.Davis at Erehwon, Cowes to Mrs. W.Mason, 123 Carpenter Street, Bendigo, concerning travel to Cowes.The Grand Prix Road Race is mentioned.W.W.Davisbusiness, retail, w d mason

Blac, and white photograph of greyhounds racing. 11/6/94. Vinnie Shannon Grade 5 (race 2) 1st place - No. 1 Neerak, 2nd place - No. 8, Elusive Prince, 3rd place - (not in picture), Blairminda. Down the finishing straight.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing

Black and white photograph, athletics, close-up photograph of Sean Quilty who won the Eaglehawk to Bendigo race. 22/6/91 Bendigo Advertiser description: Winner Eaglehawk to Bendigo Sean Quilty Doncaster 22/6/91 SEAMCAPrecreations, sports, athletics

A b/w photograph of a cycle race during a sports meeting and picnic at the 'Old Reserve' taken about 1900. Shows spectators lined up along a track, with 3 cyclists riding. 2 tents can be seen behind the spectators to the right.Written on back: Eric Boardman / Sports meeting and picnic Sunbury "Old Reserve" about 1900boardman, eric, sunbury, sports, cycling, bicycles, community activities, old reserve, 1900s, clothing and dress, george evans collection

Donated by the Harry Cameron family, Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many other at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75.Hand saw with a skew-back, steel blade and a wooden handle. It has three metal saw pins and a medallion marked 'warranted superior'. There is a chip carved wheat sheaf decorating the front hand grip. This handsaw is probably a Disston Keystone K-4 Air MasterOn a metal disc around a keyhole is "Warranted Superior".tool timber-industry handsaw

Donated by the Harry Cameron family, Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75.This item is an example of a handcrafted ornament of the early 20th century. The Cameron family were early Orbost settlers.Natural - coloured raffia plant holder. Ornate design. Nails used to hold it together.ornament plant-holder craft-handmade