Pages 47-50 of the July 1926 edition of Country Life magazine, featuring a three page article, entitled: The Early Days of Lawn Tennis: II -- The Turn of the Century. Focuses on the U.S and Wimbledon championships, and the Davis Cup competition. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Pages 227-8 of Harper's Weekly (Vol. 43, No. 2202), featuring an article on, tinted black and white photos of the top four players in, and results sheet of the 1899 U.S. Racquets Championship, held at the New York Racquet Club. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

A sealed Wilson can of three 'Optic Yellow Championship Extra Duty Felt' tennis balls, Ring pull top and plastic reclosure cap. Adhesive label on side states:NEW!/LONGER LASTING COVER'. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic materialtennis

A sealed Wilson can of three 'Optic Yellow Championship Extra Duty Felt' tennis balls, Ring pull top and plastic reclosure cap. Adhesive label on front states:NEW!/LONGER LASTING COVER'. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic materialtennis

An unsealed can of 3 Dunlop (U.S.) 'Championship Yellow "Australian Type"' tennis balls with plastic reclosure lid. Missing metal ring-pull top. Contains all 3 original balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic material, Plastictennis

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents steps taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee to develop and protect the area.A letter dated 12.04.1961. The Management Committee was seeking feedback as to whether the Downhill Bridge Crossing should be put into service during the upcoming winter season. Points to be considered were that the chairlift in the area would not be operating, cost and the fact that no major championships were scheduled.falls creek development, falls creek tourist area management committee

Photograph of 2 teams with hoses and reels in a race as part of a CFA competition. Fire brigade competitions have been running for almost 150 years with the first State Championship held in Melbourne in 1874. State Championships have continued every year since 1873. The event goes on regardless of weather conditions or natural disasters. The only cancellations being due to WWI and WWII. In the 1950s, the Rural State Championships were developed to reflect the unique skills of rural brigades. The competitions started out as 'Demonstrations' with the introduction of hose reels into the fire service in the mid 1800s. This was to assist in getting hose and other necessary equipment to the scene of a fire faster. Brigades soon find that competing with other brigades improved their training and efficiency. The State Championship became the peak of the season's competitions conducted by districts and associations across the state. Black and white rectangular photo reproduction printed on matte photographic paperemergency services, beechworth, fire brigade, firemen, photograph, competition, black and white, fire

Parade College's Robert Crea won several medals at the Victorian Gymnastics championships despite an injured ankle.News clipping, black text and colour image.robert crea, gymnastics

Early athletics year 11 school championships Kiewa Valley School Carnival circa 1920 - 1950s Historical and social significance of school based physical development of children through dedicated sports programs. An integral part of child development and socialising within the formal school environmentSash made from fine cotton weave with Scottish highland tartan. Width 12cm and sides fine stitched. Pattern (Royal Stewart) running length of ribbon.Two rosettes of same material 9cm diameter with three 3cm wide ribbons attached lengths 16cm, 20.5cm and 28cm The "Glen" designHighland clan to be identified sash, rosettes, school foot races

Eric Rothacker from Bridgewater, represented Australia at the 1964 World Amateur Trotting Drivers championships in Italyworld champion, amateur trotting drivers, eric rothacker, italy

Rowan Barrow 1996 School sports triathlon award with green and yellow stripeAUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS SPORTS COUNCIL. This is to certify Rowan Barrow represented Victoria at the Australian Secondary schools St. George bank triathlon championships 1996

Black and white photograph, two boys challenging each other at the Eaglehawk Judo YMCA hall. Advertiser description on back of photo: Adam Tempest (9) of Huntly, and Kylie Nott (9) of Melton compete in the recent central Victoria Judo championships. 19/3/??recreations, sports, judo

A Dunlop 'Maxply Austral' model with clear Championship-branded net strings. Handle covered with Dunlop-branded clear plastic wrap. Racquet inside a plastic Dunlop-branded factory bag. Materials: Wood, String, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Leather, Paint, Plastictennis

An unsealed can of 3 Dunlop (U.S.) 'Championship Yellow "Extra Duty"' tennis balls with plastic reclosure lid. Missing metal ring-pull top. Contains 1 non-original (Wilson) ball. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic material, Plastictennis

Early images of the now demolished Buninyong Hotel which was located on the southwest corner of Warrenheip and Learmonth Streets, where the RSL Hall and commemorative park are now located. Two images of the Buninyong Hotel set in a wooden frame. 1. Buninyong Hotel, Daniel Phelan, Proprietor Cut out photocopy of the building. 2. Newspaper cutting of photograph of cyclists posing in front of the Buninyong Hotel in 1905, prior to the National Road Cycling Championships.buninyong, hotels, cycling

Various programs released by the Metropolitan High Schools Sports Association for the annual Championship Swimming Sports 1965-1967. Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Various printed official programs for the interschool swimming sports, 1965-1967glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch, watsonia high school, education department victoria, metropolitan high schools sports association, school sports, swimming

Second place in the under 17 'Marshall I competitor' (Nathan Jenson), at the Junior State Championships Bendigo 2001 black plastic framed certificatejuniors, nathan jenson, 2001

The Bendigo Basketball Association was formed in 1947. Bendigo Braves Basketball team was formed in 1984, joining the 1st division of the Victorian Basketball Association. In 19185 it was the first regional club to join the South Eastern Australian Basketball League (SEABL). In 1988 under the second year of coach David Flint the team won the SEABL championship and the Australian Basketball Association (ABL) national championship.Set of four fluted glasses with Bendigo Braves logo in gold in upper part of glass. Bendigo Bravesbendigo braves, 1988 sebl championships

Greensborough magician Zeke Butterworth has sprinkled his magic to win the Australian Junior Championship of close up magic.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .zeke butterworth, australian junior championship of close up magic, magicians, greenhills primary school

Amateurs during this period were strong. Ian Wood had won a schoolboys championship. This pennant charts his progress.Record of strength of Juniors in the ClubTriangular Pennant in blue felt trimmed with white felt. Wording regarding event and winners is embossed in white over the navy blue felt."VACU/Junior Road/Premiership 1971/Won by Geelong/I Wood/P McKinnon/M Allen/K Salmon"vacu; junior road; premiership; 1971; geelong cycling club; gcc; i. wood; p. mckinnon; m. allen; k. salmon;

Port Melbourne had two Trugo Clubs which competed with other clubs in Newport, Footscray & South Melbourne.B & W photograph of 3 men, L - R Les TURNER, Mel FENNELL and Tom BUCKINGHAM with a presentation cup on a chair. A board underneath reads 'The Cup was presented by Counsellor R. BARTLETT of Footscray to Trugo Association for Championship Fours. R. KENT Hon Sec'.sport - trugo, leslie stanley turner, henry melville fennell, theodore thomas (tom) buckingham

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Crackerjack: all smiles after their success in the pairs titles at the Country Week Championships were Mrs. W. Flett and Mrs. H. Benckensell (c). The photograph was taken in 1951 by L. Hughes.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 18-7-95, P 16. SPORTS STARS .. Top netball players take aim for a national title Netballers Kate Gold and Emma O'Callaghan, both state representatives, are this week's sports stars. The pair are hoping they can help Victoria win a national championship.

This banner is one of the many awarded in the Western District of Victoria for competitive cycling races. The Western District Road Racing competitions were significant in being a regional competition which the Geelong Cycling Club took part in.Grey coloured satin cloth banner. The banner has a yellow fringe attached to the bottom of it and has yellow embossed inscriptions. "Western District Road Road Championships/Horsham 1991/Junior Teams Time Trial/First Geelong/R. Smith/D. Harbison/B. Scarlett"western district road racing; geelong cycling club; horsham; junior teams time trial; r. smith; d. harbison; b. scarlett; banner;