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Image, Britsh Aircraft 'Commission', 1911, 1911

Black and white photographic image of the Britsh Aircraft 'Commission' being flown from Ascot racecourse to the Light Horse Camp at Liverpool, with a military observer as a passenger. The pilot was J.J. Hammond.aeroplane, aircraft, j.j. hammond, aviation
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Guest Pass to Warrnambool Racing Club, 1999

Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Plastic Guest Pass, collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo attached to a lanyard. On the front is "Warrnambool Racing Club Inc Guest 1989-2000." On the rear is "Admit to Racecourse and Member's Lounge 1683."bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, lions club kangaroo flat, warrnambool racing club
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, c.WWII

Black & white photo of soldiers in uniform taken outdoors on steps. Musical drum in front of group - framed with glass & black wooden frame. Photo is framed with taupe coloured mat & black edging."No 3 Section - D Company, 3rd AACS Training Depot Racecourse Bendigo" Imprint on left lower corner of photo: "Vincent Kenny, Bendigo"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Plumpton Tatura Coursing Club 1933, 1933

Photograph taken at the Tatura racecourse.Black and white copy of photograph of committee and stewards of Plumpton Coursing Club at Tatura 1933. 39 men and 1 boy. Original held by Museum.on back: committee and stewards of the Plumpton Tatura Coursing Club 1933.
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - RED CROSS MEDAL, 1917

Brass medal with stick pin for the Red Cross Great Carnival Caulfield 1917 which was held on the Caulfield Racecourse as a fund raiser, circular medal with red cross above a coat of arms & wording around the outside.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, charitable, red cross
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photocopies: Historical Tarnagulla letters, 1859-1874

Murray Comrie Collection. Photocopies of seven historical handwritten letters associated with Tarnagulla. Original letters are all 19th Century. Whereabouts of originals unknown. Copies probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s. 1. Character reference for David Renshaw written by Thomson & Comrie (1874?) - 1 copy 2. Letter to Melbourne Postmaster from William ______ about an advertisement (1860) - 3 copies 3. Two page letter from John Papineau of Sandy Creek to the Surveyor General regarding gazetting of land for a racecourse 3 miles from Newbridge next to the Loddon, and further gazetting to protect cemetery area at Tarnagulla from gold miners. (August 1859) Original may be in Lands Dept - 2 copies 4. Letter from the Postmaster Sandy Creek to same at Melbourne regarding daily mail despatch times (March 1860) - 3 copies 5. Letter to the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Tarnagulla from Prince Alfred? thanking them for welcoming him during his visit (1867). Original may be in Hall. - 3 copies 6. Letter to the Dept of Lands and Survey, Melbourne from John Papineau of Sandy Creek. States that he has enclosed a copy of his August 2nd letter. (1859) - 4 copies 7. Letter to David Renshaw from Parliament House. Appears to be a character reference. Dated 3rd October 1874 - 2 copies of page 1 only, no second page. tarnagulla, residents, renshaw, papineau, post office, newbridge, racecourse, cemetery, thomson, comrie
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STACKS ON

Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from 2002. Stacks on: stacking wheat at Shelborne in 1916. The poster stuck to the engine is advertising the St Patrick's Day races at the Maldon racecourse on March 18, 1916. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Mary Leader, Malmsbury

People - "Leader, Mary; Morgan, Robert" Buildings - Racecourse
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "People & Cattle At Agricutural Show, Possibly Glenlyon", Malmsbury c1930

Associated with - Agricultural Show Buildings - Show Grounds Or Racecourse
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Victorian Headquarters Staff and Visiting Officers, 1901

Victorian Headquarters staff and visiting officers passing the saluting point at Flemington Racecourse. This was part of the Royal Tour by Geaorge V to the British Colonies in 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were in Melbourne to open the first Parliament of the OCmmonwealth of Australia. armed services, boer war, cadets, volunteer regiments, e.a. daley, george v, toyal visit
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sunday School Picnic 1943, 2001

Sunday School Picnic 1943.|Church of England (Anglican)|Tatura Racecoursephotograph, people
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), People & Horses At A Horse Race Or Agricutural Show, Malmsbury c1930

Associated with - Agricultural Show Or Horse Race Buildings - Show Grounds Or Racecourse
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LEASE DOCUMENT FOR FIRST SANDHURST RACECOURSE(PHOTOCOPY), 1855

Photocopy of the original lease for land for a public racecourse. Lease between the Queen and L. McLachlan and Others (Panton, Emmett, Bell, Ladbury and Tierney). Dated 11th October 1855. The photocopy was sent to Felicity Kingerlee with an undated letter from Harold Freeman.
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969

Black and white photograph of PCC 980 in the Coldblo Road at Malvern Depot, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Coldblo Rd 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, coldblo rd, malvern depot, tram 980, pcc class
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: THANKSGIVING EUCHARIST PROGRAM, 1977

Aulsebrook Collection: Thanksgiving Eucharist program A5 Paper Blue Cover Pamphlet 1. Diocese of Bendigo 1902 - 1977: Thanksgiving Eucharist, 13th August 1977. Held at Bendigo Racecourse. -Order or service (music, prayers and lines for people taking the program)
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Booklet - Race Meeting Programme, Victoria Racing Club, Royal Visit Flemington 27th February 1954, 27/02/1954

Book produced to detail Race Day for Royal Visit at Flemington Racecourse, February 1954Limited number of copies availablePrinted booklet with two staple fastening, approx. 40p.Victorian Racing Club Royal Visit Flemington February 27 1954race day, royal visit, flemington, 1954
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - HAT, 1980s-1990s

Hat was worn to the Spring Carnival races at Flemington Racecourse end 1980s - early 1990sSmall red straw hator fascinator with large red feather and red veilingMiss Biernercostume, female headwear
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, "Your Free Family Ticket", 1985

Ticket - "Your Free Family Ticket", printed on white card with the Metropolitan Transit (MTA) and the Victoria 150 logo. Entitled a family of 2 Adults and six children under 15 to free return travel to Flemington (Racecourse?), from 8am to 8pm on 2/2/1985.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, metlink, victoria 150
Hume City Civic Collection
Administrative record - Sunbury Racing Club Entrance Permit Book, Sunbury Racing Club, 25th November, 1941

This item was used by the Sunbury Racing Club on 25th November 1941at a horse race meeting held at the Sunbury Race Course. It was issued upon payment of a fee by a Bookmaker on the day to gain entrance to the Saddling Paddock to be able to conduct his business. Mr. E. Boardman was Secretary of the racing club at this time. The Sunbury Racecourse was situated along Racecourse Road and was in operation for many years.Tan coloured ticket book held together by two staples and numbered 2 - 70. Three quarters of the ticket stubs have been pulled out. Each ticket that has been pulled out has a name of the attendee written in pencil and an auditor stamp. The front page has been pulled off.Sunbury Racing Club/Sir/In consideration of the sum of...sporting stories and clubs, sunbury racing club, sunbury racecourse, sunbury races, 1940's
Australian Racing Museum
Corinthian Cup, Caulfield 1878

Corinthian Cup, Caulfield 1878. Two handled silver cup with attached flat lid.The Cup was won by Mr J McFarland’s Gratis. Ridden by Mr E French, at Caulfield Racecourse on 1 July 1878. Presented to the Victoria Amateur Turf Club by Mr W Leonard.
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, President Sullivan, 1991

In 1991 the 'Red Berets' landed at Sandown Racecourse on behalf of Legacy. In recognition of the support of the VATC President Sullivan presented a plaque to VATC Acting chairman Mr Geoff Bellmaine at a Tuesday luncheon. VATC is the Victorian Amateur Racing Club. From other photos of the event it is known 'The Australian Army's parachute display team, the 'Red Berets' provided a spectacular free-fall display at Sandown racecourse to help highlight Legacy Week.'A record of the VATC and the army being involved in promoting Legacy Week.Colour photo x 2 of President Sullivan presenting a plaque and a yellow paper label.Yellow label says 'In recognition of the support given by the VATC to enable the 'Red Berets' to jump at Sandown on behalf of Legacy , Legacy President, John Sullivan, presented a plaque to the Acting Chairman, Mr Geoff Bellmaine, at a Tuesday luncheon.'legacy promotion, legatee event
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Copy - W5 811 Caulfield Racecourse loop, late 1940s

Copy negative of a photograph of tram W5 811 turning from the railway underpass at the Caulfield Railway Bridge into the former Railway Avenue. Part of this track was removed during1983 and changed arrangements provided for Caulfield Race traffic. An inspector is standing behind the tram on the left hand side of the photo. On the right side is the Caulfield Marketing Emporium. Based on depot listings and a Glen Huntly run number in the back cab, photo is dated to the late 1940s.Yields information about the Caulfield Racecourse loopCopy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, w5 class, tram 811, racecourse, caulfield, dandenong road
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PRINT OF INVITATION, 1901

Illuminated & framed invitation to Mr & Mrs G. Lansell to attend the Royal Review at Flemington Racecourse 1901. * Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The Government of Victoria, requests the honour of the presence of Mr & Mrs.G.Lansell at the Royal review at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901. 6 small photos in invitation. 1934 printed on back.document, invitations, official celebrations
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Accent on Axedale

Axedale is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the McIvor Highway, in the City of Greater Bendigo, east of Bendigo. It was surveyed and proclaimed in 1861. (Wikipedia)A thirty-six pages book detailing the history of Axedale. Published by the centenary and back to Axedale committee. Chapters on early settlement, churches, education, police, municipal affairs, commerce, cemeteries, racecourse reserve, the railway, Eppalock weir, the hall, the wars, C.W.A. camp sites, C.F.A. sport. Many photographs throughout. L.J. Ellisonaxedale, history
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, 1940's

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of W4 670 (Maribyrnong River, route 54), passing under the rail over bridge for the Coburg railway line in Racecourse Road, Flemington. Tram about to cross the Moonee Ponds Creek bridge. Tram number identified on print in album. Photo undated, c1940.trams, tramways, racecourse road, w4 class, route 54, tram 670
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1946

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W5 811 using the cross over in Mt Alexander Road in front of Essendon tram depot, c1946. Tram has the destination of Racecourse. The trams in the depot still have white fronts. Photo taken prior the construction of the new tracks on the north side of the depot.trams, tramways, essendon depot, w5 class, mount alexander road, tram 811
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, 1920s

.1 - Black and White photo of NMETL No. 1 (U class, letter M, Maribyrnong River) westbound in Racecourse Road Flemington, at the intersection with Wellington and Pridham St. Note the centre poles. The Railway over bridge is in the distance. c1920. A horse drawn cart with hay or straw is alongside while two ladies cross the road.On rear in ink "Photo David Bowman Coll."trams, tramways, newmarket, racecourse road, flemington, u class, tram 1, nmeltl
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION DISPLAYS OF B WATSON, 1916- 1917

Collection of advertising posters for aviation displays of Basil Watson: a. ''Aeroplane'' - gymkhana at Aspendale Racecourse, 30th Dec, (1916); b. ''Sensational Aviation'' - general leaflet on Basil Watson with picture of plane; c. ''Aerial Mail'' Mt Gambier to Melbourne includes photo of biplane and Basil Watson; d. ''Sensational Aviation'' Basil Watson is coming.person, individual, basil watson
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969

Black and white photograph of PCC 980 entering Malvern Depot, in Coldblo Road from Glenferrie Road, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. Has a Dave Price advertisement on the side of the tram. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, malvern depot, coldblo rd, tram 980, pcc class
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1906

Copied from a lantern slide, the photograph depicts a large gathering at Baarmutha Park on Easter Monday, 1906. There are groups of men, women and young children, all dressed in formal attire. Some of the women are holding parasols.The record is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of social and leisure activities enjoyed by people in the early twentieth century. It also illustrates the attire worn during this time. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 1997.2557 / A02557 /entertainment album, entertainment, racecourse, baarmutha park, sport, leisure, athletics, beechworth

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Showing 343 items matching racecourse

Image, Britsh Aircraft 'Commission', 1911, 1911

Ephemera - Guest Pass to Warrnambool Racing Club, 1999

Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, c.WWII

Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Plumpton Tatura Coursing Club 1933, 1933

Medal - RED CROSS MEDAL, 1917

Photocopies: Historical Tarnagulla letters, 1859-1874

Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STACKS ON

Photograph (Item), Mary Leader, Malmsbury

Photograph (Item), "People & Cattle At Agricutural Show, Possibly Glenlyon", Malmsbury c1930

Image, Victorian Headquarters Staff and Visiting Officers, 1901

Photograph, Sunday School Picnic 1943, 2001

Photograph (Item), People & Horses At A Horse Race Or Agricutural Show, Malmsbury c1930

Document - LEASE DOCUMENT FOR FIRST SANDHURST RACECOURSE(PHOTOCOPY), 1855

Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969

Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: THANKSGIVING EUCHARIST PROGRAM, 1977

Booklet - Race Meeting Programme, Victoria Racing Club, Royal Visit Flemington 27th February 1954, 27/02/1954

Clothing - HAT, 1980s-1990s

Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, "Your Free Family Ticket", 1985

Administrative record - Sunbury Racing Club Entrance Permit Book, Sunbury Racing Club, 25th November, 1941

Corinthian Cup, Caulfield 1878

Photograph, President Sullivan, 1991

Negative - Copy - W5 811 Caulfield Racecourse loop, late 1940s

Document - PRINT OF INVITATION, 1901

Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Accent on Axedale

Negative, Wal Jack collection, 1940's

Negative, Wal Jack, c1946

Photograph - Black and White photograph, 1920s

Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION DISPLAYS OF B WATSON, 1916- 1917

Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969

Photograph, 1906