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Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 11 Jul 1885
Page 445 from Harper's Weekly featuring lithograph entitled 'LAWN TENNIS IN PROSPECT PARK'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Metal, Woodtennis -
Tennis Australia
Box, Circa 1880
A dismantled cardboard box, with a string carry handle, featuring illustrations of children, including of children playing lawn tennis. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Stringtennis -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 'Glenara' Homestead, 20 August 1952
"Glenara' was the home of Alistair Clark who lived at Bulla which is situated about 20 kms NW of Melbourne in the Deep Creek valley. He was born there in 1864 and lived there throughout his lifetime until his death in 1949. His father established the property during the mid-nineteenth century. Alister Clark was a rose grower and created the very popular 'Lorraine Lea 'rose along with other famous species. A rose garden has been established in the township of Bulla in his memory. He was also an active member of the Victorian Racing Club. The original photograph was published in the Melbourne 'Herald' on 20 August 1952 on page 5.Alistair Clark was a prominent rose grower and developed many rose species which were suitable for Victorian conditions. The homestead is a good example of Victorian architecture built in Victoria in the latter years of the nineteenth century. The house has a heritage listing in the City of Hume Heritage Study.A black and white photograph with a fine white frame, of a Victorian homestead with a a verandah across the front of the house. It is set in a spacious garden with garden beds, lawn and trees.clark, alistair, 'glenara' homestead, roses, bulla, deep creek -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Poster, Nursery Display and Self Guided Tour, 1997-2007
nursery, exhibition, display, tour, university of melbourne, land & food resources - burnley -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Poster, The University of Melbourne, Nursery Display and Self Guided Tour, 1997-2007
university of melbourne land & food resources, nursery, display, exhibition -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury Lawn Bowls Club Members
Members of the Canterbury Lawn Bowling Club at 9 Wattle Valley Road . Part of a set of four black and white photographs, date and members names unknown.canterbury, canterbury lawn bowling club, wattle valley road, bowling clubs -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer, 1950 c
Also a black and white proof of Mrs L Devitt of Lakes Entrance taken with their dog Victoria House in background 05444.1 15 x 12.5 cmBlack and white photograph of Mr Li Devitt taken with his dog on lawn beside Esplanade with memorial cyprus trees in background Lakes Entrance Victoriapeople, guesthouses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999c
Now a private homeColour photograph showing front of home known as Gainsborough House, showing lawn and front garden, veranda covered front door, Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, tourism, houses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer H D, 1940c
Black and white photograph showing the Homestead at Whiters Camp Park. Foreground has large cypress trees, lawn and date palms. Lakes Entrance VictoriaEntertainment and Community Rotunda, Whiters Parkresort, houses, vegetation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer H D, 1940c
Black and white photograph showing original band rotunda, Whiters Camp Park, surrounded by manicured lawns, five people in foregound. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Band Rotunda, Whiters Camping Park, Lakes Entranceresort, recreation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Swinton” Homestead in Glenorchy with Mr and Mrs Gray's 3 children on the lawn
“Swinton” Homestead with three children of Mr and Mrs Gray and pony on lawn B/W. Photgraph: A house in the background. Three children, two boys and a girl, the boy in the middle is seated on a pony. The boy on the right is dressed in a uit and wearing a hat. The girl is holding a Doll. They are the children of Mr & Mrs Gray, Owners of "Swinton". Boy on the left A. J.H. gray, known as "Jack" became a Shire Councillor and President, Brothe ron the Pony - Swinton - and Sister mary.glenorchy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Swinton” Homestead in Glenorchy with two Rose archways on the lawn
B/W photo of “Swinton” Homestead with two archways with roses on lawnB/W. Photgraph: of a house with verandah. Stone drive flanked with two trees at the gate with a car to the left. Two arches covered with roses one either side of the drive. Humber car c1950?glenorchy -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour slides, Burnley - Miscellaneous Views, 1954-1969
... lawns ...Contributor: T.H. KneenBox of slides, mostly labelled. 1. "School Building (May 1960) No. 1950." 2. "Students 5-2-58 John Richards Helen Page Instructor J.B. Nowell No. 1881." 3. "Orchard-Burnley (1960) No. 1953." 4. "Flower Bed & Lawns No. 1774." 5. "Plant Science Block Jul 69." 6. "Citrus myrtifolia being lifted (1960) No. 1945." 7, 8, "Mar 67." 9. "Dec 66." 10. "Long Border Aug '54 No. 1758." 11. "Border Display & Pond No. 1792." 12. "Rose Pruning Jul 67." 13. "Grampians-MCK Falls 10/65." 14. "Archway- Burnley Gar Yellow Banksia Rose No. 1779." 15. "P.R.L. No. 1684." 16. "Principal's Residence (Spring) Amygdalus pollardii No. 1716." 17. Views of Drive No. 1676." 18. "Field Day '57 Demonstration Burnley No. 1917." 19. "Shrubs & Annuals No. 1772." 20. "Burnley Gardens Flower Beds & Lawns Aut 1957 No. 1742." 21. "Vegetable GardenStudents 5.2.58 John Deverson Dorothy Issell Instructor I.G. McCure." 22. "School Lawn Golden Willow No.1754." 23. "Rose Pruning Demo No.1969 Jul 89." 24. "Field Day '57 Budding Burnley No. 1911." 25. "Field Day 57 Drainage No.1918 Burnley." 26. Rose Pruning Demo T. Komebum? Jul 69." 27. "Rose Pruning Demo Jul 69." 28. "Orchard." 29. "Wilson's Promontory N. P. Tidal River."school building, students, john richards, helen page, j.b. nowell, burnley, flower beds, lawns, administration building, orchard, plants, long border, rose pruning, grampians, principals residence, vegetable gardens, students working outside, lawnmower, john deveson, dorothy issell, golden willow, field day, wilsons promontory -
Tennis Australia
Sheet music, 1881
'Lawn Tennis Quadrille' sheet music and dance figures (instructions). Visible from front are the cover of document (depicting a lawn tennis match) and its penultimate page (describing the figures). Visible from back of frame is back cover of document. Copyrighted 1881. Front glass UV, back is regular glass. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glasstennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Ball, 1938
A Slazenger (UK) 'Lawn Tennis Ball' box. Printed on lid: 'MADE ENTIRELY IN ENGLAND / OFFICIALLY AUTHORISED BY THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION'. On lid, front and rear of box is printed: '1938'. Colour advertisement adhered to underside of lid. Contains six unbranded white balls, probably original. Inscribed in pencil 'Dudley Howard Pratt' and 'WHP Adams'. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Paper, Rubber, Wooltennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Ball, Circa 1934
A Slazenger (UK) 'Lawn Tennis Ball' box. Printed on lid: 'MADE ENTIRELY IN ENGLAND/OFFICIALLY/AUTHORISED/BY/THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION /AND STAMPED'. On front of box is printed: ' EXCLUSIVELY USED AT/THE CHAMPIONSHIPS/WIMBLEDON/ SINCE 1902'. Colour advertisement adhered to underside of lid, depicting 1920s/30s tennis racquets. Contains all six original balls. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Paper, Rubber, Felttennis -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1990
A lawn bowls contest in 1990 held at East Malvern RSL lawn bowls Club. The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy was Andrew Tucker and he met the previous year's winner, Thomas Tucker (no relation). The event was held annually and was a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees. A record of a social lawn bowls event that also raised money for Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of a bowls competition and two paper labels on pink paper.Label says 'A cheque was presented to Legatee Robertson by Mrs Hazel Williams, President fo the East Malvern RSL Ladies Bowling Club, on behalf of her members. Refreshments are served to player and spectators over the quarter finals, semi finals and finals held at East Malvern RSL. Each year the ladies kindly donate this money to Legacy.' Second label says 'These two gentlemen have more than winning Legacy's Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy in common. They each share the same surname - but no relation. Andrew Tucker (left) meets 1989 winner, Thomas Tucker.' Another label says the photos were taken on 15 Feb 1990 by the Media Officer Susie Howard. And the tournament winners were Footscray City and Runners up were Beaumaris (Jake and Son). fundraising, legatee event, bowls, trophy -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Lawn Bowls (set of 4)
Wooden bowls and cups used by Bill Teare and then Mr Jim Callander.4 x well-worn bowls with some bias discs missing. Bowls are in a cardboard box Bowls have decorative lines top and bottom.On Box: Henslite Lawn Bowls .2) Has "C" engraved in ivory circle .3) Has "ASB" engraved in ivory circle .4) Has "2" engraved in ivoryrecreation, sport, lawn bowls, teare, callander -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Coloured photograph - back view of the timber house, painted white with grey roof. Two turret rooms. White painted fence. Lawn in foreground. ?Fernery on right.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, woolamai house, coloured photograph, john cook, cleeland family history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETHARD COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS
White envelope with Councillor George Pethard written on the front in pencil. Inside is a collection of photographs of a men’s lawn bowling tournament. One photo is of the female catering staff.photograph, person, george a pethard, george pethard ./ taraxale brewing company pty ltd -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/08/1986
A series of photographs were taken when heavy snow fell in Sunbury in August 1986. The snow began falling overnight and remained on the ground for 24 hours. Snow fell across the metropolitan area during that 24 hour period in a very unusual event for the area.A coloured photograph of the new main entrance to the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and the garden immediately outside the portico area. The trees are bare and the lawn is covered with snow.snow falls, weather patterns, shire of bulla council offices, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1980s
Goonawarra Primary School was opened in the early 1980s to accommodate children who were living in the Goonawarra Housing Estate. Prior to development this area was known as Goonawarra Farm and John McMahon grazed his dairy cattle on the land.A coloured photograph of the recently completed Goonawarra Primary School. A lady and little boy are walking along the footpath in front of the building. There is an expanse of lawn between the path and the building.state education, schools, goonawarra primary school, goonawarra housing estate, goonawarra farm, ministry of education, george evans collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Negative - Black and white negative, Principal F.J. Rae & His Son Douglas, 1922-1925
Black and white photograph. F. J. Rae standing on lawn in front of Pavilion with a small child. Note attached, "Principal F.J. Rae & his son Douglas."pavilion, principal, f.j. rae, douglas rae -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bed Jacket, 1890
Long white lawn bed jacket pin tucked with lace insets on sleeves and body. Deep lace borders on collar, sleeves and body. Five white buttonscostume, female nightwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bust bodice
White lawn bust bodice with torch on lace at neck line and sleeves. Blue ribbon threaded through eyelet lace at waist. v shaped neck line.costume, female underwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Infant's Dress
White lawn infant dress with small spot. Scalloped edging on hem. Blue ribbon threaded through eyelet lace. White crochet at neck and sleeve edges.costume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Lawn sprinkler
Lawn sprinkler with two splayed legs acting as a stand. Hose fixture on one side. Top shaft with nozzle at either end. Shaft on wheel to allow it to spin.Rain King Pat Fan 1956 P2056 Chicago Flexible Shaft Co Chicago.domestic items, gardening -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - School 87 - 2nd February 1976 - 55 Students
School 87 - commenced 2nd February 1976 - 55 students - donated by Pam BerryBlack and White photo - 3 rows of nurses back 2 standing and front row sitting. 55 Nurses. Taken outside lawn at front and trees at back.nursing history, nurse training -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1931
Book: '50 YEARS OF LAWN TENNIS IN THE UNITED STATES' Limited edition copy from 3000 copies made. Hardcover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Cardboard container, Unknown
Cardboard box. Graphic on lid depicts a woman holding a tennis racquet above her head, and standing on a lawn tennis court. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Papertennis