The Lavington Sports Ground, former home of the Lavington Sports Club, is now owned and operated by Albury City Council. Over 50 years ago, a group of Lavington locals dreamed of building a new sportsground to encourage more people to play sport, particularly juniors. The original oval opened in 1973. The Sports Ground was developed solely by the Lavington Sports Club, formed by 30 football and cricket players and supporters in 1964. Football and cricket clubs had existed in Lavington since before 1914. In 1964, the football and cricket clubs merged to become the Lavington Sports Club. The new club and facilities were established on land initially leased from the Divine Sword Missionaries on their former seminary and turkey farm. The club expanded its facilities and representative sports throughout the next 20 years, including hosting international events. However the Club's debt worsened and In 2001 the entire Lavington Sports Club operation went into liquidation. It was taken over by Penrith Panthers through the Panthers Entertainment Group. In July 2009 the Albury City Council purchased the Sports Ground and has further redeveloped the ground and its facilities.This badge is representative of the role played by sporting organisations in the local communityA circular blue and silver enamelled badge issued for membership of the Lavington Sports Club.On front of Badge "78 -79/Lavington/Sports/Club/Limited" On reverse "MEMBER/NOT TRANSFERABLE/6114/PERFECTION BADGES/SYDNEY/770775"lavington sports club, recreational facilities albury, sport and recreation

cheque for $8500 to be used for pool hoistBlack and white photograph Mal Kendall, AMP representative presenting cheque to Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee, Marlene Battista with other people and child in wheel chair in rear of motor vehicle. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, amp, fundraising

number in album 03527.01Black and white photograph winners of the Name the Pool competition Roger Horsley, Tony McKean who both suggested Lakes Aquadome with Centre Manager Noel Boyes and shire Commissioner Bruce Evans. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, competitions

number in album 03527.02Black and white photograph taken at official opening of Lakes Aquadome Leisure Centre, Tom Reynolds Minister for sport and Recreation with Ian McDougall Chairman of Pool Committee. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, government, opening

number in album 03524.02Black and white photograph Ian McDougall of Aquatic Centre Committee with few other men standing under tent, Val Fowles Shire Councillor giving speech. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

number in album 03526.02Black and white photograph Shire Commissioner George Bates and Trevor Bartlett beside one of the solar powered carpark lights at the Aquatice Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

cheque for $5000Black and white photograph Ian McDougall and Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee accepting cheque from Charlotte Crombie of Surf Lifesaving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising, clubs

number in album 03525.01Black and white photograph group volunteers digging the foundations for the house to be built to be auctioned as fundraiser for Aquatice Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, volunteering, fundraising

Black and white photograph at inspection of Aquatic Centre, personnel from Shire, Duncan Malcolm, Peter Wood, and Bruce Evans, Commissioners Graeme Pearce Acting CEO, Michael Ellis Manager of Engineering, Marlene Battista Pool Project Manager. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

number in album 03530.02Black and white photograph staff outside Aquadome Centre, Trich Boyes, Warren McKenzie, Gill Wheeler, Noel Boyes, Gaynor Downing and Ben Gardham Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, employment

number in album 03528.02Black and white photograph Gloria Ostler of Lakes Pool Committee with Pat and Bob Sweeney supporters of the Pool Project through Lakes Gift events. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising

number in album 03532.01Black and white photograph at Aquadome Expo for older adults showing diver Rob Timmins instructing seven learner divers in the pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, training

number in album 03528.01Black and white photograph Grace Ellis, May and Wally Heasley visitors viewing the progress of the Lakes Entrance Aquatic Centre Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, people

Black and white photograph taken at Aquadome Leisure Centre celebration, Pool Manager Noel Boyes, Terry Barling, Joyce Grimer, Shirley Spink and Ian McDougall, marking one year after official opening. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, celebration, people

number in album 03530.01Black and white photograph water aerobics class at Lakes Aquadome Centre with instructor Rosemary King. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation

Black and white photograph portrait photograph Simon Arnold new manager Aquatic Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, management

number in album 03533.01Colour photograph at Lakes Aquadome Pool open day, Sue Radford Pool Coordinator, Angela Ellis Physiotherapist, Judith Grover Allied Health Assistant. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, health services

number in album 03533.03Colour photograph at Aquadome Pool water aerobics instructor Jennifer Schembri-Portelli, at open day. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, health services, programs

number in album 03532.04Colour photograph Aquadome during visit of former Olympic swimming champion Nicole Stevenson talking to children. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation

number in album 03534.01Colour photograph taken at the Aquadome on Footy Fever Fun Day, employee Melissa Milburne face painting children. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, programs

number in album 03533.02Colour photograph at Lakes Aquadome of Mick Britton, masseur with customer, at Open Day. Lakes Entance Victoriarecreational facilities, programs

number in album 03531.02Black and white photograph Swimmers Claire Petros, Sarah Moore, and Michael Moore on the starting blocks at the Aquadome pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, sports

number in album 03535.02Black and white photograph Mary Daly Manager of Whiters Holiday Village showing Senior Citizens Vi and Larnie Petersen and seven others where swimming pool will be built during visit to learn of the new plans, . Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, businesses, senior citizens

number in album 03534.02Colour photograph Aquadome Footy Fever Fun Day, seven children with faces painted, Jack Reggardo, Kelsey Wykes, Brayden, Jemma and Michelle Radford. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, programs

number in album 03534.03Colour photograph Aquadome Footy Fever Fun Day, Jale Svetlik at hand ball competition, other children in line up. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, programs

number in album 03532.02Colour photograph Bob Hodgson with his twin grandsons Justin King and Cameron King and another child at Aquadome pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation