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Greensborough Historical Society
Medals, Herald Sun, Official Australian Olympic Gold Medallist collection, 2000_
Contains medallions and names of members of the 2000 Australian Olympic TeamFolder containing 20 commemorative medallions including the 12 Australian Gold Medallists.olympic games sydney -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, The Age, Searching for lost gold, 25/07/2015
Article on Ian Campbell's illegitimate disqualification in the triple jump at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Ian's family lived in Watsonia, and he attended Watsonia Primary School. The school named their oval after him.Clipping from "The Age" Saturday 25 July 2015 pp. 1 and 57Note across top of clipping: "Ian Campbell - Watsonia Primary School names their oval for him. Ian attended Wats.P.S. Campbells lived in Watsonia"olympic games, moscow, 1980, ian campbell, watsonia primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Olympic Village - 2000, 1956-2000
Description of the Olympic Village of 1956 comparing what is seen in 2000 with what would have been seen in 1956.2 p. typescriptolympic village, 1956 olympic games -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Rita Chiodo, Stories of the Olympic Village: life after the games, ed. by Rita Chiodo, 1956-1999
Stories of people who lived in the Olympic Village West Heidelberg in the years between 1956 and 1999.38 p., black and white text and photographsolympic village, west heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History awaits young star, 28/03/2018
Jaryd Clifford, a legally blind teenager from Diamond Valley hopes to become the first Australian to compete in athletics at both the Paralympic and Olympic GamesNews article 1 page, black text and colour image .paralympic and olympic games, diamond valley athletics club, jaryd clifford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Olympic Games 1984: First Day Cover, 25/07/1984
Digital image of Australian postage stamps, First Day Cover, stamped at Greensborough. Commemorates 1984 Olympic Games.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Olympic Games 1984. First Day Cover" Franked: "25 JUL 1984 Greensborough"postage stamps, first day envelopes, olympic games los angeles 1984 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, The year of living brilliantly - Anna Wilson at Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 2000_
Digital copy of news article reporting Briar Hill Primary School past pupil Anna Wilson, an Olympic cyclist.Digital copy of newspaper clippingbriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, anna wilson, olympic games sydney 2000 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping (digital image), Olympic fever at school - Anna Wilson at Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 15/03/2000
Digital copy of news article reporting on Briar Hill Primary School past pupil Anna Wilson, an Olympic cyclist.Digital copy of newspaper clippingbriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, anna wilson, olympic games sydney 2000 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Numismatics, K.G. Luke, ANA (Ballarat Branch No. 4) President's Medal, 1979, c1979
The Australian Natives' Association (ANA), a mutual society was founded in Melbourne, Australia in April 1871 as the Victorian Natives' Association. Ballarat branch (No 4) was founded in 1874, had a building in Camp Street and was one of the most active branches in the colony, playing a key role in Federation. The medallist, K.G. Luke, was a private mint that made 1956 Olympic Games medals for the Numismatic Association of Victoria, as well as a considerable number of other medals and trophies. It operated at least between 1937 and 1974. A gold coloured medal featured an a white enameled Australia with the words A.N.A. It is presented in a hinged white plastic box by Casecraftaustralian natives' association, ana, a.n.a., keith rash, rash, australian natives' association ballarat no. 4 branch, australian natives' association, ana, a.n.a., keith rash, rash, australian natives' association ballarat no. 4 branch -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, The Organising Committee for the XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956, 1956
... committee xvith games melbourne olympics olympian letterheard ...Thank you letter for the cooperation and assistance given by staff during the Rowing and Canoeing events Typed written letter with letter head from The Organising Committee for the XVIth OlympiadEmblem of the Olypiad Committeel c garner, headmaster, ballarat junior technical school, rowing, canoeing, olypiad committee, xvith games, melbourne, olympics, olympian, letterheard -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Metal on stand, Olympic Games commemorative medallion presented in recognition of City of Ringwood support, 1972
... Road Ringwood North melbourne Metal on stand Olympic Games ...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 -
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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Promotion, Olympic games Melb 1956, 1956
... olympic games melbourne...This ash tray is a souvenir of the Olympic Games held...‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956... of the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in 1956. This was an important ...This ash tray is a souvenir of the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in 1956. This was an important event in post World War Two Australia and the first time the Olympic Games had been held in the Southern Hemisphere. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the athletics events and some other events were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. These were the first televised Olympic Games. To mark the occasion many souvenir items were produced for tourists and collectors.This item is kept as a memento of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, an event that interested and affected all Australians as it made Melbourne and Australia via press and television coverage etc. the centre of attention in the world at the time. It is also a memento that would no longer be made or sold today as cigarette smoking in general is no longer socially and medically acceptable. It will be useful for display.This is a plastic circular ash tray. It has a blue base with a multi-coloured image in the centre of the base of a map of Australia, an Olympic Games torch and the Olympic Games ring motifs. The printing is in white and the name of the maker is embossed on the back of the tray. There are three indents around the base for stubbing out the cigarettes. ‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956’ ‘British Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne Reg. Des.’ olympic games melbourne, 1956 olympics -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Poster, Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty. Ltd, c.1956
Advertisement insert in The Age newspaper around the opening of the 1956 Olympic Games promoting Briar Hill Timber's association with the Olympic Village Project being suppliers of all building materials including Flush Panel Doors, Mouldings and Joinery. Briar Hill Timber owned by F. Squire and the Squire family owned a lot of land around Briar Hill and land for forest at Flowerdale. Operations ranged from logging of trees, to milling to manufacture of joinery and housing frames.Poster approximately A2 in sizebriar hill timber, f. squire, olympic village, 1956 olympic games, timber mill, flowerdale, briar hill, h.v. plowman, logging, advertisement -
Expression Australia
Book, Visitors Book Adult Deaf and Dumb Society
Visitors Book of the Adult deaf and Dumb Society with no dates for early entries and a long list of names for 11 November 1956, the Olympic Games Opening. The last entry is in January 1959Brown Cover, 18cmHx23cmW -
Tennis Australia
Chest, Circa 1876
An empty chest, originally housing a lawn tennis and badminton set. Black and green lithographic print features couples playing mixed doubles tennis and badminton in Cassiobury Park, with Cassiobury House in the background. Inscription: THE CASSIOBURY GAMES OF/BADMINTON AND GARDEN TENNIS/LONDON/DEAN & SON 160 FLEET STREET. The hourglass court used in Wingfield's version of lawn tennis is depicted in this lithograph. Materials: Wood, Metal, Ink, Glue, Paint, Paper, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Lawn tennis set, Circa 1876
A chest (.1), housing a lawn tennis and badminton set. Black and green lithographic print features couples playing mixed doubles tennis and badminton in Cassiobury Park, with Cassiobury House in the background. Inscription: THE CASSIOBURY GAMES OF/BADMINTON AND GARDEN TENNIS/.../LONDON/DEAN & SON 160 FLEET STREET. The hourglass court used in Wingfield's version of lawn tennis is depicted in this lithograph. Contents include: racquets (.2 -.3); tennis balls (.4 - .5); shuttlecock (.6); badminton net (.7); guy ropes (.8 - .9); ornate pegs (.10 - .11); mallet (.12); and net posts (.13 - .14, 2 parts each). Materials: Wood, Metal, Ink, Glue, Paint, Paper, Lacquer, Gut, Rope, String, Velvet, Bird feather, Felt, Rubbertennis -
Tennis Australia
Legislative Act, 1656
Original Act of Parliament document (17th Sept.1656) passed during time Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of the republic then known as the Commonwealth of England. The Act relates to 'PERSONS WHO LIVE AT HIGH RATES AND HAVE NO ESTATE, PROFESSION OR CALLING'. One section of the Act prohibits (as of August 1, 1657) gambling on games, including tennis. The punishment indicated for doing so is to forfeit to the goverment double the amount of money won. Also framed beside the closed Act document are three reproductions of the pages within it. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative plate, 1984
1984 Los Angeles Olypic Games Tennis medal. Materials: Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative plate, 2000
Two identical parts. Each is a gold commemorative medal in presentation card packagin for Sydney Olympic Games Tennis, Materials: Gold/Metal, Cardboard, Plastic, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Hand Fan, Circa 1885
A fan decorated with graphic illustrations depicting children playing various games, including shuttlecock. Cloth (silk?) on wood frame. Illustrations apparently by Kate Greenway. Mounted to cloth-lined frame backing. Materials: Ink, Silk, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glass, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Metal container, Circa 1880
Metal money box with lockable door and key, embossed with scenes of tennis games and equipment and word 'TENNIS'. Embossed on base: 'PAT.PENDING'. Materials: Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Action game, Circa 1880
Set of six circular dexterity games, each consists of sealed metal casing with printed paper image inside (except for one in which the imagei si printed onto metal). Tiny balls inside casing, which players must try to manouvre into small indentations. Two are large, one medium, two small and one is very small. All are backed with mirror glass. Materials: Metal, Paper, Ink, Glue, Glasstennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Circa 1876
Book: 'The games of Lawn Tennis and Badminton'. 29 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Circa 1938
An empty Slazenger (UK) 'Lawn Tennis Ball' box. Printed on lid: 'MADE ENTIRELY IN ENGLAND/MADE ACCORDING TO/THE REGULATIONS OF THE/ LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION /AND STAMPED'. On front of box is printed: 'AS USED EXCLUSIVELY/FOR THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS/AT WIMBLEDON SINCE 1901'. On side of box is printed: 'EXCLUSIVELY ADOPTED FOR/USE AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES/1904, 1908, 1912 AND 1920'. Elaborate colour lithograph label adhered to underside of lid. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Papertennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1933
Book: 'Rackets, Squash Rackets, Tennis Fives & Badminton', being volume XVI from the 'Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games & Pastimes', 328 pages. Hardcover, deluxe edition. Clear plastic dust cover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1930
Book: 'Lawn Tennis, Its Principles & Practice', being volume V from the 'Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games & Pastimes', 216 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1910
Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover with plastic protective jacket. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1947
Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1886, 1971
Book: 'NINETEENTH CENTURY GAMES & SPORTING GOODS' from the 'AMERICAN HISTORICAL CATALOGUE COLLECTION. Hardcover with dustjacket. Republication of an 1886 Peck & Snyder catalogue. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis