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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO CYCLING CLUB
Photograph - black and white. Professional bike riders, 2 men on bikes, 2 men, standing and holding a bike and rider. Looks like taken at the Bendigo showgrounds, now called 'Tom Flood Centre' In background, the covered seating.Percival Pinder, 120 Carpenter Street, Bendigo.organization, club/society, cycling clubs, bendigo cycling club. bendigo showgrounds. tom flood centre. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two photographs - Union Road - Ascot Vale VR700 and L104, 1-3-1980
Set of two colour photos showing VR class tram 700 and L class 104 on the ARHS & TMSV tour 1-3-1980. L104 is on the Showgrounds siding, with tram 700 in Union Road, just to the north of Epsom Road. In the background are Showgrounds buildings and a Caltex Service Station. In the second photo, W5 685 inbound to the city is seen between the two trams. Yields information the history of ARHS and TMSV tours.Set of two colour prints on Kodak paper, dated Mar. 1980tramways, trams, vr class, w5 class, tram 700, tram 104, tours, tram 685, l class, showgrounds -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 23/11/1980
Colour photograph of a man about to lower a sealed time capsule into a cairn.On back of photo: "John Williams placing time capsule in cairn. Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"rutherglen showgrounds, time capsule, cairn, monuments, john williams -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 23/11/1980
Colour photograph of a group of people around a stone cairn, one of the men applying sealant to the top.On back of photo: "Don Nash sealing time capsule in cairn at Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"time capsule, rutherglen showgrounds, cairn, monuments, don nash -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Tatura Football Team, 1989 copy
Copy of very early photograph of Tatura Football team outside old training shed at Showgrounds. Possibly 1898-1900.Black and white copy of very early photograph of Tatura Football Team.on back: Tatura Football Team. on wall Secretary's office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: NATIONAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION BOOKLET
A ten pages booklet. The Queensland collectors proudly present the third National bottle collectors exhibition and convention in conjunction with the National collectors committee. Toowoomba Showgrounds, January 12th,13th,14th. Featuring Australia's First National Bottle Auction.event, exhibition, bottle collectors exhibition -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Geelong Show Grounds 58 Battalion, WW1
Photos of 58th Battalion building huts at the Geelong showgrounds . J. R. Plain from Lara identified as the father of Mrs. J. BranchPhoto 58 Battalion building huts at Geelong showgroundsglossy photo mounted on CardboardBuilding Huts at the Geelong Show Grounds 4th from the left J. R. Plain 58th Battalion A.I.F Rear: Building huts at Geelong Show Grounds during WW1 Members of the 58th Batt No. 2225 AIF -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket - Digital Image, VicRail, Train ticket: Watsonia to Show, platform only, adult [no date c1970s], 1970s
Digital image of "Watsonia to Show, platform only, adult" [no date c1970s]". This ticket for travel only, admission to Showgrounds paid at gate to Show.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. Cream with black text and red cross.train tickets, watsonia station, royal melbourne show -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: MRS J. GUINEY, 126 STERNBERG STREET, BENDIGO, 12 Feb 1951
Object, Envelope, addressed to Mrs J. Guiney, 126 Sternberg Street, Bendigo,from the Commonwealth Athletic Club for the World's Richest Footrace at Bendigo Showgrounds on March 10 & 12 ,1951.Stamped Bendigo 12 Feb 1951 PAID 2d.J.J.Fewster, Secevent, sports, athletics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HIGH RIDERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, July 7, 2005. High riders: back to Kangaroo Flat sports day at the Bendigo Showgrounds, November 18, 1946. Winner of the race on the cinder track was Gil Lovell, followed by Pat McCumber.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Calendar 1984, Yarrawonga over the Years, 1983
“Spiral bound A4 size 12 pages and front and back cover. Cream embossed heavy paper with sepia print. Contains one page for each month. Depicts early scenes of Yarrawonga Streets, river, hotels, stores, Showgrounds - all with descriptions See photos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY, circa 1905
The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.Photograph - black and white. A group of men, sitting and standing in the Bendigo Showgrounds (now known as Tom Flood Centre) looking South. On the 30th Nov.2001 James Lerk gave his opinion that the above is correct. Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society.organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural and horticultural show. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: MAP OF LONG GULLY AREA
map of Long Gjully and California Gully area from Craig Street to Barrell Street. Indicators show location of the mental hygiene Austhority, Agricultural Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve. The boundary between the Borough of Eaglehawk and Bendigo is shown by a dotted line along McGowan Street.eaglehawk, history, street map long gully/california gully. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tram 18 Sebastopol, late 1950's or early 1960
Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 18 at the Sebastopol terminus. Photo taken either late 1950's or early 1960. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth and a "Trotting Showgrounds Tonight" auxiliary board. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy in ink "PM & MM H 63 = BALL 18"tramways, trams, sebastopol, tram 18 -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Lynmont, 16 November 1968
Lynmont won the Lansell Stakes at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 16 November 1968, followed by Adios Green and Timothy Scott. Lynmont owned by Mrs C Inglis, was trained and driven by KW Wills. Two colour photographs, one small one large in a black frame. At the top: Lansell Stakes/ Melbourne / 16-11-68 At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 12 1/2 furls / Mile rate 2 -8 2/5 Centre: Lynmont 1st (Gay Reveller - Free Lass) / Adios Green 2nd / Timothy Scott 3rd Right corner: Owner Mrs C Inglis / Trainer - Driver KW Willshorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, melbourne, showgrounds, 1968, lynmont, kw wills, mrs c inglis, adios green, timothy scott, ken wills -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Gaby's Dalla, 20 January 1951
Gaby's Dalla won the Cooinda Handicap at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 20 January 1951, followed by John's Pride and Glimpse. Gaby's Dalla owned by HJ Robertson, was trained and driven by TC Taylor. One large colour photograph in a brown frame. At the top: Gaby's Dalla / Cooinda Handicap at RMS / 12 1/2 Fur / 20-1-51 In the middle: Left side: Driver - Trainer TC Taylor / 2nd John's Pride - Neck Right side: Owner HJ Robertson / 3rd Glimpse - 4 yds At the bottom: Time - 3.32 / Mile Rate 2-15 1/5horses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, melbourne, showgrounds, 1951, gaby's dalla, tc taylor, hj robertson, john's pride, glimpse -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Tatura Swimming pool
Photos borrowed for copying. Tatura Swimming pool shortly after its construction c.1953. Old building and galvanized iron fencing at showgrounds can be seen in background. Four photos borrowed. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and photograph / postcard, first half 20th century
There is no information available with this item. The photograph was possibly taken at the old showground in Orbost and may be associated with a church function. It may have been taken at a sports ground or at a race meeting. The rotunda may be a judge's stand.A black / white photograph / postcard. There is a large group of children girls in white dresses which have sashes or garlands. They are partnered with boys in suits. They are in a paddock in formation. There is an audience of mostly men watching them. In the right front is a group of men, wearing turbans, who appear to be Sikhs. In the background is a rotunda. there is a very faded indecipherable stamp on right side.children -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elephants from a Circus at Fraser's Bricklayers Arms Hotel in Barnes Street drinking out of Horse Trough
Elephants from a Circus at Fraser's Bricklayers Arms Hotel Barnes Street drinking out of Horse Trough. At that time the circuses used to be at the Stawell Showgrounds in lake Road now the Shire Yards opposite the Brickworks.stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sports Shield, LaPeyre Sports Shield, 1946
The shield was donated by Tatura Chemist Mr Trevor LaPeyre for competition by district schools annually at Tatura Showgrounds. Trophy held by winning school for 12 months. Dhurringile is the only competing school not mentioned on winners plaques.Timber backing with silver shield and 29 small shields showing winning school and date. Timber backing mounted on timber base.Tatura and District S.S. Sports Assoc. Annual Competitionlapeyre shield, school sports awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS
Aerial black and white photograph of the Bendigo showgrounds. Date unknown. There is a sticker 'you are now here at the stand of Frank A. Hill & co. Several of the pavilion are named: horses (x4), cattle, pigs, Lansell Hall, sheep, wool, dogs, poultry booth, sideshows, centre hall, park road hall and luncheon.bendigo, streetscape, showgrounds -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SHOWGROUNDS PHOTO, 1910
Black and white photograph of large gathering of people on Bendigo showgrounds with Cohns building in the background, as well as mounted police, men & women seated & standing dressed in formal attire, mounted on cream cardboard under glass with a gold wooden frame, markings read 'WH Robinson photo Bendigo', 'Magnus Cohn'WH Robinson Bendigoperson, group, adults, bendigo showgrounds, magnus cohn, wh robinson -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Direct to Show", c1930
Postcard by the MMTB promoting its tram services to the Showground from William St following the opening of the connection along Flemington Road and Racecourse Road - c1930. Shows the Zoo as well. Says a tram every two minutes.Demonstrates a promotion of the MMTB tram services.Postcard - undivided back, two colours.tramways, showgrounds, william st, mmtb -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Maori Miss, 4 May 1963
Maori Miss won the Linda 2 Year Old Hcp at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 4 May 1963, followed by Lady Chesty and Pampean. Maori Miss owned by Mrs R McD Healy, was trained and driven by G Gath. Maori Miss raced from 1963 (2yo) through to 1967 (6yo). Career: 20 wins 12 seconds 10 thirds 63 starts. Refer to Identifier 15.190 (Media) for Full Career Performance Record.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a white frame. At the top: Linda 2 Year Old Hcp/ Melbourne / 4-5-63 / Returning to Scale At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 9 1/2 furls / Mile rate 2 -14 4/5 Centre: Maori Miss 1st (Grand Monarch - Yendarra) / Lady Chesty 2nd / Pampean 3rd Right corner: Owner Mrs R McD Healy / Trainer - Driver G Gathhorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, 1963, maori miss, melbourne, showgrounds, g gath, mrs r mcd healy, lady chesty, pampean, george gath, r healy, r mcd healy, ric healy -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 30 at Victoria St, 1/1966
Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No 30 at the Victoria St terminus during Jan. 1966. Tram has a Trotting at the Showgrounds Friday night auxiliary board, an SEC cooking advert, and the return destination of Gardens. Not known who took the photo.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 30 during Jan 1966 and the Victoria St terminus.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Victoria St Jan 66"tramways, tramcars, victoria st, tram 30 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tpr Allison
The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Good study of pre-WWII light horseman in regional Victoria.Black and white photograph of mounted light horseman with second light horseman standing behind horse. Second horse to side.Pte Valentine Reginald Allison / 13th Gippsland Light Horse / Leongatha Showgrounds / c.1938 / (Grandfather of Cpl S Mather / Tng Sgt, 2001)military, militia, cmf, gippsland, leongatha, allison -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LOONG, CHINESE DRAGON, c1920s
Black and white photograph, with some hand colouring. Photo of Chinese dragon 'Loong' all in photo appear to be of Chinese appearance a couple of ornaments and a couple of people have been hand tinted. At 'Bendigo Showground' now known as 'Tom Flood Centre'. Markings/Inscriptions: Chinese Dragon 'Loong', on back; sticker Bendigo Historical Societyorganization, club/society, chinese society, event -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SUB-BRANCH R.S.L. SPORTS MEETING BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 1947 PROGRAMME, 22nd November, 1947
BENDIGO SUB-BRANCH R.S.L. SPORTS MEETING BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 1947 PROGRAMME. Entry Cost adults 1 shilling children 6 pence. 2pm - 5:15 pm. A further carnival was held at Memorial Hall that night to aid relief for the patriotic fund. Buff Coloured Paper Booklet 22 pages.bendigo, clubs, r.s.l. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Re-opening of Port Melbourne Speedway, September 1947
In September 1947 thousands attended pre Night Trotting Trials at the Port Melbourne. Speedway that was specially revived for that purpose after laying idle since 1941. After the first Night Trotting meeting at the Melbourne Showgrounds in November 1947, the Speedway closed once againThe copy of a newspaper photograph shows two competing jockeys and their horses at the Port Melbourne Speedway, Fishermens Bend.port melbourne speedway, sport - horse racing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, BEMPS, "RonaTip - Rally" - 1994, Feb, 1994
28 page book with heavy card covers (32 pages in all), Souvenir Programme for the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society Inc. Ronaldson - Tippet Rally held at the Ballarat Showgrounds on 26th and 27th Feb. 1994. On page 3 has an index. Numerous photographs, advertisements. Colour photograph and cover. Front cover scanned 2/9/12.trams, tramways, ronaldson - tippet, souvenir programmes, ballarat showgrounds, ballarat manufacturers