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Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - Winter Olympic Games 1994 and 2002
These badges and emblems were issued by the Winter Olympic committees for the Games in Lillehammer, Norway in 1994 and Salt Lake City, USA in 2002 to commemorate the holding of the games in their respective cities. The badges were owned and donated by Diana Patterson who was a talented cross country skier. She was born in Tasmania and originally pursued a career as a physical education teacher. After making a major career change, she applied to join the Australian Antarctic Division. She applied four times before she was accepted. Diana first travelled to the Antarctic in October 1987. By this time only ten Australian women had spent a winter there. She first worked at Casey Station, before becoming leader at Mawson Station therein becoming the first female leader of an Antarctic base of any nation. After retiring Diana guided tourist expeditions to the Antarctic for many years, as well as continuing work in research and conservation. In 2012 she published her story “The Ice Beneath My Feet: My Year In Antarctica”. Diana Patterson was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for "service to conservation and the environment”. As well as these outstanding career achievements, Diana has been a Board Member of both the Mt. Buller Alpine Resort Management Board, including a period as Chairman, and also the Falls Creek Resort Management Board. She was also a founding member of Falls Creek Historical Society.These badges belonged to a highly recognised Australian and founding member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.Two badges issued to represent the Olympic cities of Lillehammer in 1994 and Park City, Salt Lake 2002, The badge for 1994 is rectangular and has a stylised figure of a skier in the centre. It has a chain attached at the top, so may have been part of a keychain. The 2002 badge for Park City is round and bears the emblem adopted for the Olympic Games held in Salt Lake as well as the Olympic rings.Badge 1: Lillehammer 1994 Badge 2: Olympic Venue City, Park City, Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake 2002diana patterson, falls creek, lillehammer winter games, salt lake city winter games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Brick, 1956
The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
... Olympics ...The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph depicting Craig Kimberley of Just Jeans (retail store) surrounded by people, including a boy wearing a paper bandana that says "I saw the torch". The photograph has been taken outside Westfield Shopping Centre (Southland) and the event was part of the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic Games.Handwritten in black ink on reverseL Craig Kimberley / Just Jeansolympics, torch relay -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
... Olympics ...Colour photograph depicting a portion of the crowd in attendance to watch the Olympic Toch relay.Colour photograph depicting children who have been spectactors for the Olympic Torch relay at Westfield Shopping Centre, Cheltenham, during July 2000. One child is holding a bunch of red balloons. olympics, torch relay, cheltenham -
Geelong Cycling Club
Framed Photograph, 1968
Olympic Games representatives for the 1968 games in Mexico City. Don Wilson and Peter McDermott were members of the Geelong West Cycling Club. The names printed under the photograph should be reversed as Don Wilson is the rider on the right of the photograph.Very significant. These two cyclists follow Russell Mockridge, Barry Coster and John Hines all of whom were very successful international cyclists.Black and white photograph in a white wooden frame. It shows two olympic cyclists with their cycles and in their Australian cycling uniforms."Don Wilson & Peter McDermott/Australian Representatives Olympic Games/Mexico City 1968/200km Road Race/100km Teams Race."don wilson; peter mcdermott; olympic games; mexico city; 1968; 200km road race; 100km teams race; -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
... Olympics ...The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph of Naomi Milgrim, CEO of Sussan Fashions, outside Westfield Shopping Centre Cheltenham (Southland), participating in the Olympic Torch Relay. Behind her a crowd can be seen gathered to watch the relay. There is a motorcycle police officer in a high visibility jacket to the right. Spectators can be seen on the roof of the building.Handwritten on reverse in black ink: CEO Sussan Fashions / Naomi / Milgrimolympics, torch relay, cheltenham -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - City of Sydney George Shirling Sydney 2000 ID
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is his ID Badge for the Summer Olympics held in Sydney Australia in 2000. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This ID badge is significant because it demonstrates George Shirling's ongoing connection to the Olympic Movement. A ID badge, including a photo of George Shirling, for the Sydney Olympics 2000. It includes the Sydney Olympics Logo as well as the Olympic torch and ringsDown left hand side: CITY OF SYDNEY above Sydney Coat of Arms In Centre: Photo of George Shirling above text GEORGE SHIRLING AUSTRALIA SKIING Top Right: Olympic Torch and rings above text" OLYMPIANS REUNION CENTRE SYDNEY 2000 WORLD OLYMPIANS ASSOCIATION Logos Across Bottom: Sydney 2000, Visa Worldwide Partner, Kodak Worldwide Partnergeorge shirling, sydney olympics 2000 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Equipment - Steve Lee Albertville 1992 race bib
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It recognises his participation at the Winter Olympic Games in Albertville in 1992 where he was the team psychologist. 23 Australian athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and speed skating. Steven Lee and Adrian Costa from Falls Creek were included in this team. The Men's Downhill competition of the Albertville 1992 Olympics in which Steve Lee competed was held at Val d'Isère on Sunday, 9 February 1992. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” with Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and George later owned the Red Onion Chalet. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it was worn by Steve Lee at the Albertville Winter Olympics 1992.A racing bib worn by Steve Lee at Albertville. It is white with red trim. It bears the Albertville Olympic logo and the number 46 in black. A typed sign is included in the display. Albertville Olympic Logo 46 Val d'Isère On Sign ITEM No 110 Racing Bib No. 46 - downhill - Steven Lee Albertville Winter Olympics, 1992 Donation of Steven Lee george shirling, albertville 1992, steve lee, adrian costa -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - 1956 Olympic Games Offcial Programme - Hockey, Olympic Games Organizing Committee, C 1956
Belonged to Ian Howie20-page programme for Hockey for 1956 Olympic Games. Cream and red Colouring.Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme1956 olympic games programme, hockey -
Brighton Historical Society
Flag, Pennant, circa 1956
This Venezuelan 1956 Olympic pennant was souvenired by Marlene Austin, nee Trenberth in 1956 when she was working as an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents in Brighton at the time, took leave from her job as a stenographer to work as a driver at the Olympics. She drove officials and dignitaries from a variety of nations (including Thailand, Italy, Cuba and Sweden) to and from events, collecting a number of souvenirs. Marlene's family have lived in Brighton since 1941, when her parents moved into a house at 15 Moffat Street. The house remained in the family for more than 75 years, before it was sold in 2018.White triangular pennant with a blue border. The pennant features the image of the Olympic rings, with the central ring replaced by the image of the Olympic flame burning in a cauldron atop a Grecian pillar. Inside each of the four remaining rings are images of athletes competing in sporting events: a hurdler, a shooter, two boxers and a cyclist.Above the Olympic flame, the word "MELBOURNE" is printed in black. To the right of the image, printed in yellow, red and blue, is the text "VENEZUELA A LOS / XVI / JUEGOS OLIMPICOS" At the far right is the year "1956" in yellow text on a black background.marlene pearl austin, marlene pearl trenberth, 1950s, 1956 olympic games, olympic games, pennant, venezuela -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Bottle opener, 1956
Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenirSmall souvenir metal bottle opener in shape of boot1956 Olympic and 4 ring Olympic logo olympic games melbourne 1956, bottle openers -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, Wilkke Pty Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet, 1956
Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. Green paperback Official Souvenir Programme. Soft cover with scene of Melbourne from the Yarra River. Olympic Rings at Top, yellow Opening Ceremony title. Olympic symbol: cities, altos, forties on the back cover.olympic games, booklets, olympic games 1956 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mrs Claire Roper, 1956
This photograph was typical of the mid 1900's when photography was in the hands of the professional artist for important events, be they family or public occasions. This photograph holds and protects from ageing, part of a very significant occasion, the 90th birthday photograph of the matriarch Claire Roper, one of the founding grazier families from Tawonga within the Kiewa Valley This photograph therefore hold a very historical significance and has good exhibition value. This black and white photograph was professionally taken on Kodak paper in the time of the Australian Melbourne Olympics 1956. See KVHS 0092 for frame.On back of photograph "KODAK official sponsor of the Olympic Games" Underneath the symbolic rings of the Olympic Federationphotograph of early 1900's kiewa valley pioneer, the roper family, claire roper, pioneer family, cattle, bogong high plains -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Handkerchief, 1956
Lawn Handkerchief - Memento of Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. In 4 sections: (1) Map of Melbourne, (2) Picture of Melbourne Cricket Ground, (3) List of Events and Venues, (4) Map of Australia, Olympic flame and kangaroosOlympic Games 22 Nov - 8 Dec 1956civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Transfer - Olympics Melbourne 1996, n.d
... Olympics ...White oblong sticker with shape of flame of a torch, made in colours of the Olympic rings. Black print, 'OLYMPICS FOR MELBOURNE 1996'.souvenir, olympics, 1996 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Car badge 1956
1956 Olympic Games Melbourne1956 Melbourne Olympic Car badge - 5 Olympic rings with 'Melbourne' and 1956.Melbourne 1956olympic games, 1956, melbourne, car assessory -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Tickets - Olympics, 1956
Three tickets to Athletics in Main Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground, for 28th November, 1956. XVI Olympiad. And one official Olympic Souvenir Cover.Olympic Logo and seat number.documents, tickets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Story of the Olympic Games, 1956
A souvenir booklet of the history of the Olympic GamesIssued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbournenon-fictionA souvenir booklet of the history of the Olympic Gamesolympic games, sport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay
One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
APRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
"The banner has been with the Club since it was created in 1957. Recent research has confirmed that it was made by Joan Eddy, the wife of club member Kevin Eddy and a professional seamstress. Grace Blake’s interview notes record her conversation with Mr Eddy on 24 October 2014: Kevin confirmed that the banner was made by his wife, Joan Eddy, in time for the opening of the new shed after the Olympics (1957). Kevin was the Social Secretary at the time, and co-opted his wife, who had worked as a machinist for Harford Clothing in Carlton before they married. Her mother had also worked there as a sewing hand (hand sewing the linings for jackets). The company was later taken over by Sires. ... It was made at home (Joan had ‘retired’ from work by then)." Excerpt from the 2014 Significance Assessment, p32.Banner Celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club Olympic Representatives, 1956 Statement of significance by Margaret Birtley, October 2014 Harry Gordon, the distinguished Australian sports historian, wrote of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games: "When the Olympic Games moved into Melbourne ... it was as if the city had been brushed by a certain magic. Nothing before or since ... has ever evoked such sheer emotional involvement from the whole community." Gordon refers to the large crowds that massed in Melbourne with anticipation and exhilaration on the day before the official opening, ‘with little apparent motive other than just to be there, and be happy’. The hand-crafted banner celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club’s representatives at those Olympic Games seems to exude that same sense of joy and exhilaration. Made by the wife of the club’s social secretary, it testifies to the admiration felt by individuals and organisations for the success of their own on a world stage. The banner has historic significance for its accurate documentation of the great achievement of a single rowing club in contributing six outstanding athletes to the relatively small Australian rowing team. Additional historic significance derives from the fact that this is an unofficial expression of tribute and pride. The banner’s incorporation of the Olympic rings would now be likely to require licensing by the Australian Olympic Committee, a process that can dampen social engagement. While definitely a hand-made item, there is some aesthetic significance in the design and execution of the banner. Good judgement has been demonstrated in the selection of fabrics and the choice of colours. The workmanship is quite skilful. The vertical symmetry and the horizontal balance of the design are pleasing to the eye. The use of red for the heading lines and black for the Olympians names is well-chosen and aesthetically pleasing. The collection holds black and white photographs of the same oarsmen at the Olympic regatta. This banner complements their role in the collection by providing colour and a sense of connection with an affectionate and supportive community. Its social significance transcends the local context for which it was created and used, to become part of the large body of art, craft and memorabilia that are associated with the Olympic movement worldwide. A handmade embroidered banner to commemorate the Albert Park members who were part of the 1956 Olympic Rowing team.A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. DUNCAN / R. DICKSON / K. McMAHON / R. LIBBIS / I. ALLEN / J COCKBILL coxrowing, apsm rowing club, olympic games, albert park rowing club, albert park lake, duncan, robert, dickson, bruce, allen, ian, libbis, reg, mcmahon, kevin, cockbill, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Olympic Games Programme
Programme for Athletics in the Main Stadium, Saturday 1 December 1956. Melbourne Olympics.Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia, 1956.|XVI th Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956.documents, programmes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Metal on stand, Olympic Games commemorative medallion presented in recognition of City of Ringwood support, 1972
Circular bronze medal on metal base - can be separated. Presented to the City of Ringwood for supporting the Olympic games team to the 1972 Munich games.Presented to the City of Ringwood in grateful acknowledgement of your support to the Olympic games team.; On reverse: xxth Olympic Games - Munich 1972 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Olympic Brick 1956, 1956
This is a soft mud sand-stock moulded or semi-dry pressed brick bearing the 5 Olympic rings with the words "GLEN 1956 IRIS" across the bottom.5 Olympic Rings "GLEN 1956 IRIS"olympics 1956, glen iris brick works -
National Wool Museum
Programme - Programa Oficial, Barcelona '92, c. 1992
The official program of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games collected by Doug Pleasance from working at the Olympics.The program is A4 in size with a depiction of the Olympic rings highlighted by a vibrant sunrise behind them. The foreground of the image reveals that the Rings are rising above the world. In the left hand bottom corner is a summary of the price of the book in a number of currencies. The logo for the Barcelona Olympics along with title and the coloured Olympic rings appears below the larger Olympic rings. The back cover of the book has been used as an advertisement page depicting a high jumper jumping off a can of Coca-Cola with the phrase "Sensacion de Vivir!" above. There is also another Barcelona Olympics logo paired with the Coca-Cola logo at the top of the page.Record dels Jocs de la XXVa Olimpiada Recuerdo de los Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada1992 barcelona olympics, sport, athletes, programme, booklet, ceremony -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Olympic Banner
Used by Whitehorse Council in its display on poles along the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Olympic Games.Orange banner. Marathon Runner in blue over the five Olympic Rings.A.M.P. Sydney 2000flags, sporting, events -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Rokewood Pool, 2017, 2017
The Rokewood Swimming hole was constructed in the Pre-Olympic Swimming era. Colour photographs of the pre-Olympic pool at Rokewood.rokewood pool, swimming, rokewood, pre-olympic pool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .05 - maroon Scout scarf with Melbourne Olympics badge societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Legal record - Invoice & Statement Book, Invoice & Statement Book 1997-1998
Olympic Invoice & Statement Book for Stanley Library Accounts 1997-1998. Orange cover with black binding. Copymate, carbonless. 50 leaf, duplicate, No724. Handwritten title ' Stanley Library Accounts' Library. Printer Olympic. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Pennant flag, C 1956
1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne- Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne OlympicsSouvenir XVI (16th) Olympiad Melbourne1956 olympic games, souvenir, pennant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Badge, Melbourne Olympics, C 1956
Memorabilia of Melbourne Olympic Games 1956.- "XVI th Olympiad Melbourne 1956" inscribed - Possibly a token - Provision for name on rear, "Howie" inscribed. - 'Stadium' shaped. Olympic Rings, Olympic flame pointing to Melbourne Australia. Name ___________ (on rear)1956 olmpics, token