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matching courts -- australia
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Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Harvey Court, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1962. (Architect: Leslie Martin.)Made in Australia / 28 / AUG 64M / Encircled 12 (Handwritten)england, slide, robin boyd -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Work on paper, Francois Cogne, The Court House 1860
When this court house was abandoned it became the site of the Ballarat School of Mines, the first School of Mines in Austalasia. Francois Cogne was born in 1829 in Paris. He worked in Australia between 1856 and 1864. He died in 1884.Framed lithograph of the former Ballarat Circuit Court.ballarat court house, ballarat circuit court, francois cogne -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Work on paper, Francois Cogne, Part of Main Road 1859
When this court house was abandoned it became the site of the Ballarat School of Mines, the first School of Mines in Austalasia. Francois Cogne was born in 1829 in Paris. He worked in Australia between 1856 and 1864. He died in 1884.Framed lithograph of the former Ballarat Circuit Court.francois cogne, biggs and shoppee, main road -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Work on paper, Francois Cogne, Part of Main Road 1859
When this court house was abandoned it became the site of the Ballarat School of Mines, the first School of Mines in Austalasia. Francois Cogne was born in 1829 in Paris. He worked in Australia between 1856 and 1864. He died in 1884.Framed lithograph of the former Ballarat Circuit Court.francois cogne, biggs and shoppee, main road -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Major H J Archer 2/8 AR
Henri John ARCHER was born in Brunswick Victoria, Australia, on 27th May 1907, to parents William Thomas and Hetta (née LAWSON) ARCHER. In 1934, Henri married Stella Florence COLLER, and they had 3 children. Living in Balwyn, Victoria, and employed as an Insurance Superintendent, Henri commenced full-time duty as an officer in the Citizen Military Forces from 7th July 1940, until 20th February 1941 (number V7097). His appointment in the rank of Major with the 7th Infantry Battalion was due to him having served part time as an officer in the CMF since 1927. On 21st February 1941, Henri joined the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed as a Major, with the number VX39872. Following the completion of various armoured corps training courses at Puckapunyal, he was taken on strength with the 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment. On 17th April 1943, Henri embarked for service in New Guinea, for a period of 2 months. He again embarked on 3rd September 1943, for service in Rabaul, returning to Australia on 6th February 1944. Following the end of the War, on 8th May 1946, Henri was appointed as a member of the War Crimes Courts with HQ 8MD, and embarked for duty with the War Crimes Trials in Rabaul two days later. Henri returned to Australia on 15th August 1946, and was subsequently transferred to the Reserve of Officers (Armoured Corps) list for the 3rd Military District (Victoria) on 27th November 1946. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration, as well as the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal and the Australia Service Medal. He was also issued Returned from Active Service Badge number A343705. Henri died in Melbourne on 27th July 1971, aged 64, and his ashes are interred in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Banksia Wall ZJ, Niche 01. (Compiled by Karan CAMPBELL-DAVIS from historical records kept by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, the National Archives of Australia, and Find A Grave website. )Photograph mounted with timber frame. Some manuscript inscriptions of reverse.HENRI JOHN ARCHER / VX39872 / B 27 MAY 1907 / ENL 7 JULY 1940 / DISCH 26 NOV 1946 / OC A SQN 2/8 AAR [and] PURCHASED FROM EBAY / MAY 2024 [followed by signature undecipherable]wwii, armour, 2/8 armourned regiment, war crimes, rabaul, cmf -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1905
A Frank Sugg 'Court' tennis racquet with solid convex throat, and fine-grooved handle with fish-tail butt. Model and manufacturer's names impressed across the throat and along the shaft on the obverse, respectively. A circular cavity across the throat on the reverse may have contained a medallion featuring manufacturer's details, similar to the decal situated immediately below. It reads: RES[TR]UNG/FRANK SUGG LTD./LOR[D S]T. LIVERPO[OL]/S[H]EF[F]IE[L]D/.../C[ARD]IFF. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1790
An late 18th century court tennis racquet, made from two pieces of interlocked wood, secured with two screws. One is the handle/throat, the other is the shoulders/head. The latter unfortunately had, at some point in the past, split at the crown, and whipping was applied to reinforce it. The gut stringing is three-way. The throat and lower shoulders have been hand painted, with both linear and floral designs. Across the thoat on the obverse is the monogram which reads 'BWB'. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Paint, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1955
A tilt-head Grays Cambridge Real tennis racquet. Solid convex throat. Square finely grooved handle. Cloth tape reinforcing around crown. Manufacturer name and emblem as decals across throat on obverse. Inscription on right side of shaft: MADE IN ENGLAND. Inscription on left side of shaft: FRAME ONLY MADE/BY/GRAYS OF CAMBRIDGE. Symbol on throat on reverse depicting crossed tennis racquets, a flower and crown and the numbers 15 and 30. On shaft on reverse inscription: STRUNG BY L.W.R. KEEBLE/HAMPTON COURT. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Ink, Cloth tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Trophy, 1949
Small silver cup trophy awarded to Lew Hoad by Balmain and District Hard Court Tennis Association for winning A2 Singles at the Annual Championships 1949. A sticky note inside the cup states 'reportedly the first trophy won by Hoad'. Marked 'EPNSA1' which is the highest grade of silver plating possible (EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver and A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns). Materials: Electroplated Nickel Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Decorative ornament, 2003
Marble ornament of tennis ball on a rough base. Label states 'A bad day on the court beats a good day at the office'. Materials: Marbletennis -
Tennis Australia
Trophy, 2005
Womens doubles trophy from 2005 Uncle Tobys Hardcourts which was a womens tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 9th edition of the event then known as the Uncle Tobys Hardcourts, and was a Tier III event on the 2005 WTA Tour. It took place in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from 2 January through 8 January 2005. Housed in a custom crate built to transport the trophy to its original winner, Italian Silvia Farina. Was apparently freighted to Italy however then returned to Melbourne Park, reason unknown - consignment documents are in the crate. Materials: Glass, Pigmenttennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph group resting at side of a tennis court. Norman Brookes at far right. Other people identity unknown. Woman seated holding puppy. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of man and a woman crossing a tennis court wearing tennis attire. Identity unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of group beside a tennis court. Identity unknown, except for Norman Brookes second from left. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of woman standing on a tennis court and holding a box brownie. Identity unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of group beside a tennis court, wearing tennis attire. Identities unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of a group at the edge of a tennis court. Identities unknown, man second from right probably Norman Brookes. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of a group at the edge of a tennis court. Identities unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1905
Photograph of two women seated beside a tennis court with a crowded stand in the background. Identities unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis event involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1930
Black and white photographic print of four male tennis players at the net on a tennis court. Print is signd by all players, only one sig is readable: E. Vines Jnr. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsion, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1935
Black and white photographic print of four tennis players at the net on a tennis court. Handwritten on back of print: 'Jean Borotra, Dorothy Round, Pat Hughes, Betty Nuthall'. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'.. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1935
Black and white photographic print of four tennis players at the net on a tennis court. Handwritten on back of print: 'Brugnon, Borotra, Lott, Stoefen'. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'.. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1934
Black and white photographic print of four tennis players at the net on a tennis court. Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Final 1934. Handwritten on back of print: 'Dorothy Round, Eileen Whittingstall, Bunny Austin, Miki''. Actually it is Dorothy Shepherd-Barron, not Whittingstall, and Miki is Ryuki Miki, Japanese player. Miki and Round were victorious. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'.. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1938
Black and white photographic postcard of four female players seated and resting on side of lawn tennis court. Players are L to R: Dorothy Stevenson, Nell Hopman, Nancye Wynne (Bolton) and Thelma Coyne (Long). Place a date unknown, but likely Melbourne/Kooyong 1937 or 1938. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1933-1934
Black and white photographic postcard of four tennis players standing on a lawn tennis court. Left two figures are Adrian Quist and Don Turnbull. Right hand figures names unknown but likely Japanese Davis Cup team members. Probably Davis Cup match in 1933 or 1934. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1972
Photograph of Neale Fraser on a court with three female players and shaking hands with unidentified African American player. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1974
Photograph of Neale Fraser near a tennis court complex and shaking hands with unidentified man. Both are examining a book called Successful Tennis. Hnadwritten on back is 'Kooyong December 1974'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1974
Photograph of Neale Fraser near a tennis court complex and shaking hands with unidentified man. Neale is holding his book called Successful Tennis. Handwritten on back is 'Kooyong December 1974'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 10 Dec 1974-15 Dec 1974
Photograph of players and officials lined up during a ceremony on a tennis court. Includes Wayne Reid, and John Newcombe. Handwriting on back states: 'Opening COmmercial Union Masters December 10th-15th 1975 in Melbourne'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1976
Black and white photograph of Mark Edmonson standing on court. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis