The 1973-1979 Newspaper articles and race results provide information on well known cycling identities in the Geelong area, some of whom achieved Australian and World championships in this sport. The newspaper article shown is of Ken Evans - a Herald Sun Tour winner in 1972 and is shown in the photograph winning a sprint at the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race in 1973.Newspaper articles provide a great insight into the numerous competitions and esteem in which cycling events we held in the Geelong region.Newspaper Articles, GWCC Cycling Race Records and Results 1973-1979ken evans; herald sun tour; melbourne to warrnambool road race;

A wooden racquet, featuring the Slazenger panther emblem, on both sides of throat. Inscription, from head to stem, on both sides: SLAZENGER/CHALLENGE JUNIOR. Inscription along left side of stem: A SLAZENGER RACKET HAS WON/TEN OF THE LASTSIXTEEN/U.S. MENS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. Racquet uses a Lamkin brand handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Plastic, Paint, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis

A Fila 'Grand Champion' graphite tennis racquet, with: split shaft, reinforced by narrow bridge across centre; leather handle; plastic butt cap; and, Wilson 'Championship' nylon netting. Fila logo and model name feature across lower right of head. Fila 'F' trademark features on base of shaft. 'Racquetech' sticker features on butt cap. Materials: Graphite, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Adhesive tape, Paint, Papertennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Golden Gate' tennis racquet, with: laminated convex throat; and, fine-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: GOLDEN/GATE. Wright & Ditson Championship logo, with tennis player on ball trademark feature on throat on reverse. Patent details (JAN. 3 '05) featured along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Paint, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis

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

This photograph of Fortuna’s Darts Team was taken in the Ballroom at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo circa 1982-1983. Darts was a very popular sport played in the Army Survey Regiment’s messes for many years. Some of Fortuna’s highly skilled exponents of formed a team to participate in in the local competition held in several pubs around Bendigo. This victorious team appears with the championship trophy.This photograph of Fortuna’s Darts Team was taken in the Ballroom at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo circa 1982-1983. The photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1982-1983. Back Row L to R: Steve Drummond, Tom Pattison, Dale Hudson, Steve Egan, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. Front Row L to R: Unidentified (x2), Kevin ‘Spook’ Kennedy.No personnel are identified. “Unit Darts Team Local Competition 1982-83” on backroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Doris Vivienne (Dossie) (Clegg) Mooney attended CPLC 1928 - 1932; daughter of Gladys Irene McCleave. A keen athlete Dossie competed in a variety of events at the annual Sports Day competitions. This cup was awarded for her overall championship for the junior grades in 1932. Dossie left CPLC in 1935. She was a member of the Running and Basketball teams in her final year. Small silver cup with double handles and brown melamine standEngraved on face of cup: C.P.L.C. / Sports / Junior Champion 1932 / D. CLEGGd clegg, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, d-mooney, junior-sports-champion

This programme was printed for the 1938 Australian Championship Band Contest and incorporates the Bandsman's Yearbook. This was the year of Australia's 150th Celebrations and this contest was held in Sydney. It contains a wealth of information not only from a National level but also articles and results from State competitions. There are also short essays, obituaries, articles of interest, advertisements and other material that is interesting from a historical perspective.This programme is unique in the information that it contains, the photographs and other historical information. It provides a record of bands that existed during this time as well as a multitude of competition results.Programme printed in A5 sizeband association nsw, queensland band association, south australian band association, victorian bands' league, western australian band association, brass band association of new zealand

Newspaper articles describing incidents/news of the Kiewa Valley during the 1970's.Each article is significant because it is connected to people and places in the Kiewa Valley.9 photocopies of newspaper articles: 1. Fire at Mt Beauty Workmen's club 2. Ploughing Championship at Tawonga 24 Apr. 1971 3 & 4. Charles Derrick's 10 year anniversary of his death on Mt Hotham 5 Sept. 1975 5. Alps to be a National Park 15 July 1978 6. Tawonga Exchange to go Automatic 20 June 1974 7 & 8. Winter Playground 9. Alps National Parknewspaper articles; kiewa valley; news of the 1970s;

Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph of Kristi Harrower holding her medals with her friend Emma Clements at the West Bendigo Stadium. Bendigo Advertiser description: 7/8/89 PHOTOGRAPHER: LISA WHERE: West Boo Stadium WHY: U/16 Vic Championship Finals WHO & WHAT" L. Kristi Harrower U/16 also won NVP. Most Valued Player Emma Clements *BERNIE HARROWER 405240recreations, sports, awards

1975 World Swimming Championship Games.Flared leg trousers of light green fabric with fine self stripe. Legs have 6 cm turned up cuffs. Fastened at front with 20 cm metal zipper, metal hook and eye and tab with button. Eight belt keepers.Two front pockets and two back pockets of white synthetic fabric. Back pocket on RHS fastened with now X 1.3 cm light brown plastic button.Label on back pocket lining, ''Exclusively Fashioned by DALE'', ''Pinfeather GALEY Loro USA'' 75% Dacron 25% cotton. Printed Washing Instructions ''36/30''. ''Monaghan'' written in pen inside waist band.costume, male, light green trousers

Mitcham Chess Club was established in 1970 and disbanded December 1976. Nunawading Chess Club reformed from Mitcham club January 1977 and disbanded permanently 1998. It operated from The Avenue Neighbourhood House Blackburn.Wooden Shield with central metal shield. 'Nunawading Chess Club' 'Championship' with etched Knight piece in centre surrounded by 14 small shields with winner from 1977 to 1991.|Names on shield A Van Silfliout - 1977, M. Walkling - 1978, E. Stannard - 1979, 1980, and 1985, S. Hooi 1981, R. Knaepple - 1982, 1986, 1989, R. Sheahan - 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1991.|Small oval unmarked shield on bottom.as abovetrophies & awards, sports

A Seamless Bobby Riggs Signature tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders and bevelled shaft, and, leathwer handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Seamless logo features across base of head. Model name features across the throat. Inscription: FOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY features along the shaft. Seamless trademark symbol features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Adhesive tape, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Ribbontennis

A Wright & Ditson 'Columbia' tennis racquet, with: concave throat; bevelled crown; whipping around shoulders; transparent red plastic collar; and, mid-grooved handle. Model name features across throat on obverse. Manufacturer details feature along right side of shaft. Wright & Ditson Championship 'tennis player on ball' trademark features across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Paint, Plastictennis

A wooden shield shaped board incorporating one large central aluminium shield naming the contest, with an Australian crest at the top and including a pictures of a cow at the bottom. Surrounmding the large shield are 12 small aluminium plaques.THE LONDON AUSTRALAIAN DAIRY PRODUCE IMPORTERS' ASSOCIATION EXPORT BUTTER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE SHIELD WON BY COBDEN DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE PIONEER CHEESE & BUTTER FACTY. CO. LTD. VICTORIA. SEASON 1930-31 AVERAGE GRADE 94 - 11 POINTS

This trophy dates from before World War Two and was reused by 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles post-war.Silver cup with heavy handles. Engraved on both sides. First presented in mid-1930s and later reused in 1959.3rd Military District Annual Competitions / Jumping in sections of four / 1933 17/19th Rgt / 1934 13th Rgt / 1935 4th Rgt. On other side of trophy: Pistol Shooting Championship / Donated by 8/13 Vic Mtd Rifles / 19593rd military district, light horse, pistol, jumping, shooting

PHOTOGRAPH OF SWIMMER MELISSA MURPHY AND LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS Label on front of photo: Melissa Murphy Victorian State Chamionshoips 2002 MSAC Finalist 100m Backstroke Finalist 100m Breaststroke Victorian Country Chamionship 2002 Geelong Gold 50m Backstroke 35.71 (District Record) Gold 50m Freestyle 31.59 Gold 50m Breaststroke 40.20 Finalist 50 m Butterfly. Vicotrian Sprint Championships 2002 MSAC Bronze 50m Freestyle 31.32 Silver 50m Breaststroke 39.5recreations, sports, swimming

Reed's showbag. The design is in blue and red on a white background. On one side Try R.L.O. reed's Lemon and Orange. the new fruit juice cordial. there is a picture of two oranges and two lemons on the right hand side. on the other side the same picture and the words: reed Bros. Bendigo Lemonade, three times winner at Royal Melb. Show. Tomato sauce 14 1st prizes, 3 Championships, 3 gold medal. Phone: Bendigo 471. There are three identical bags.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities.

Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph of multiple people presenting an award at a ceremony on stage including Ian Muller, TV8 Chief Executive to Sonja Baker, sports star Trust Fund (3rd Annual). Bendigo first female diver to qualify for National championships in tower event. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Ian Muller TV8 Chief Executive Sonja Baker - Sports Star Trust Fund (3rd award) Springboard and Tower diver.recreations, sports, awards

Photograph of 15th Victorian two mile walk championship in 1966. Won by Robert (Bob) Gardiner in 13 min 57.4 sec. Bob was a member of Collingwood Harriers Club. Cinder track replaced by synthetic track at Olympic Park, Swan Street, Melbourne Railway Building where Vodaphone Arena now located. Gardiner, Robert - No 1 Lucas, Alan - No 15- Coburg Harrier Henderson, Jim - No 6- University Athletic Club O'Dwyer, Jim - Finish Recorder| Olympic Parkgardiner, bob, lucas, alan, henderson, jim, o'dwyer, olympic park

A wooden racquet featuring the decal inscription, along the throat on the obverse: BIG BILL TILDEN JUNIOR. Throat on reverse features red, gold and black decal of company logo, with the inscription 'CHAMPIONSHIP' across a ribbon situated in front of a tennis trophy, within a quartered shield. Butt cover features gold impressed inscriiption: HIGH [QUAL]ITY/J [C] H[IG]GINS/.../SPO[RTING G]OODS. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis

A green, yellow and brown enamel painted wooden racquet with fibreglass strip around outside of head. Inscription, from head to handle, on both sides: CHALLENGE/OC/OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP BY SLAZENGER/SMOOTH. Inscription along right side of stem: EXCLUSIVELY CHOSEN BY THE WINNERS OF THE WORLD'S MAJOR FOUR TITLES/& WORLD PROFESSIONAL STARS * KEN ROSEWALL * JOHN NEWCOMBE. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Plastic, Paint, Adhesive tape, Fibreglasstennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Champion' tennis racquet, with: laminated convex throat; cloth tape reinforcements around shoulders; and, fine-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: CHAMPION. Wright & Ditson Championship logo, with tennis player on ball trademark feature on throat on reverse. Patent details (JAN. 3 '05) featured along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Paint, Ink, Leather, Gut, Cloth tapetennis

A Spalding 'Kro-Flite' model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders and shaft. Octagonal shaft and handle with sticker stating: 'GENUINE/CANE'. Has a leather wrapped hand grip and remains of a butt cloth . Model & manufacter name feature across throat. Along shaft on obverse is printed: 'FOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY'. Along shaft on reverse is printed: 'STREAMLINED FOR SPEED'. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Vinyl, Ink, String, Paint, Cane, Adhesive tapetennis

A Spalding Pancho Gonzales-endorsed 'Prize Cup' wood tennis racquet. Striped tape reinforcements around shoulders and ribbon around shaft. Manufacturer's name & model name printed across throat on obverse and reverse. Grip wrapped with perforated leather. Large Spalding 'S" logo and 'JAPAN' printed onto butt cap. Decal on side of shaft reads: CUSTOM DESIGNED BY SPALDING/FOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Leather, Ribbon, Plastictennis

A Wright & Ditson 'Columbia' tennis racquet, with: concave throat; bevelled crown; whipping around shoulders; transparent red plastic collar; and, mid-grooved handle. Model name features across throat on obverse. Manufacturer details feature along right side of shaft. Wright & Ditson Championship 'tennis player on ball' trademark features across throat on reverse, and on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, String, Paint, Plastictennis