John Richard "Jack" Stevenson was born in Bendigo in 1886 and moved to Albury as a child. He later moved to Wodonga where he established a carrier’s business in the 1920s. As a young man he was involved in bands in Albury and Wodonga. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wodonga for over 40 years. John was also made a life member of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. In his later years, John’s main interest was lawn bowls. He was a foundation member of the Wodonga Bowling Club. In 1956 John was recognised as the Club’s first Life Member. He was for some time the greenkeeper and a trustee of the club but retired from that position in 1956. As a member of the Club, John served as secretary for 11 consecutive years from 1937 to 1948 and was club champion for 4 years in 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1943. John passed away in Wodonga on 24th September 1964.This Badge was presented to a member of the Wodonga community who was a businessman and active member of several organisations.A badge issued to their first life member by the Wodonga Bowling Club. The badge is coated in enamel in white, blue and gold. It is attached by a short chain to a bar and pin to allow it to be attached to a lapel.On front: PRESENTED TO/ 1955/ LIFE MEMBER." Around the lower edge: "WODONGA BOWLING CLUB" On reverse " JACK STEPHENSON/FIRST/LIFE MEMBER"wodonga bowling club, john richard stevenson, sport and recreation wodonga

Also small faded photograph of Yacht Club building 05429.1Black and white photograph of several boats moored and two sailing near first Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club building on Newlands Arm Paynesville Victoriaboats and boating, recreation

Colour photograph of Pony Club entries in Lakes Alive festival street parade at the Eastern end of Roadknight Street Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second colour photograph taken from similar position at same event recreation, festival, events

Bridge Club Champions Ros Creaser Dorothy Bald Pat White Betty Alexander Trish Brown and Dot Lawrence Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Bridge Club Champions Ros Creaser Dorothy Bald Pat White Betty Alexander Trish Brown and Dot Lawrence Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, clubs, cards, recreation

Other number 03618.1Black and white photograph of the six man coaching panel Peter Cox, John Kelly, Glen Bills, Bruce Cowell, Rod Bills and Hans Braental of Football Club Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, football, recreation