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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DON KERR & SON SPORT & CYCLES
Don Kerr , 274 Hargreaves Street, Bicycle, Locksmith Sales Statement dated November 1973 issued to Mr J Parry [Bendigo Historical Society] of 107 Wills Street Bendigo 3550, for 24 keys cut. $2.20c paid earlier subtraced from $2.70 key cost. This statement for the amount of 50c.bendigo, industry, hardware sales, don kerr. mr j parry 107 wills st bendigo . bendigo historical society. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyExhibition Catalogue, "Sportstuff", 2001
No final copy of this catalogue exists, but this draft indicates the level of loans from over a dozen local sporting organisations plushistorical collections and researchon past events and organisations. Rare trophies, pennants and medals (including a Brownlow medal for Peter BEDFORD)required security precautions.Six page draft of catalogue for 2001 "Back to Port" 2 day exhibition "Sportstuff". Held at the Liardet Street Freemason's Hall during Port Melbourne Community Festival, in conjunction with all Port Melbourne sporting clubsAlteration to document are written in inkross street rovers, watson's baths, sport - cricket, sport - baseball, sport - lawn bowls, sport - football, lifesaving, sport - shooting, sport - soccer, sport - tennis, sport - trugo, sailing, sport - quoits, sport - cycling, sport - basketball, sport - boxing, sport - golf, sport - gymnastics, sport - athletics, port melbourne cricket ground, j l murphy reserve, railway united football club, victorian sunday football league, port melbourne colts football club, peggy howard nee antonio, bill payne, john may, john kosinduss, fred coy, jimmy james, ken linnett, tony bogdanoff, tommy lahiff, tony cannatelli, graeme anderson, ted freyer, charles mcleod, james kelly, robert mcleod, reginald earle, william (bill) tilley, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, eli 'dick' edwards, ron bedford, peter bedford, jim penaluna, david holt, bill earle, percy may, jimmy drew, chris raeburn, clyde holding, william (bill) hegarty, walter charles pont, frank gomez, tony stewart, john w stewart, ron stranks, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, edward c crockford, town clerks, sydney sims anderson, sea bathing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument, Star Health SHIP Project, PORTogether Magazine 2019, 2019
The aim of PORTogether magazine was to' "celebrate community engagement and social Inclusion". Articles include interviews with Peter MARTIN, Janet BOLITHO, Danielle McCAFFREY, Kamal IBRAHIN, Rochelle BELL and Sharon WILCOX. A 24 page magazine including stories of Port Melbourne residents and activities. peter martin, bolitho, danielle mccaffrey, kamal ibrahin, rochelle bell, sharon wilcox, star health ship project, port phillip community group, education - other, health - general health, father bob mcguire, education - primary schools, kulin nation, sport - australian rules football, recreation - cycling, education - kindergartens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFlyer - Flyer for Buglet 1890, History & Heritage Committee Auscycling Vic, 2023
This promotional flyer featuring the 1890 Buglet was produced by the History & Heritage Committee of Auscyling and promotes one of items in their collection. The Buglet was presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES on 24 June 1890.A half A4 card with photograph a 1890 Buglet.Presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES Singer Bicycle Depot 24 June 1890.buglet, sport - cycling, auscycling vic, george geddes, port melbourne bicycle club, singer bicycle depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES
A Photograph of the women's 15km motor race Victorian Championship event.recreations, sports, awards, cycling, awards. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES
A photograph of BMX Champion Glenn Stephens.recreations, sports, cycling, cycling, awards. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUCKLAND N.Z. 1990
Black and white photograph, Commwealth Games Auckland N.Z. 1990, photograph of Robert Burns being presented a award at a ceremony by Max Walker. 1988recreations, sports, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUCKLAND N.Z. 1990
Black and white photograph, Photograph of Robert Burns at a formal award ceremony. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: TALOrecreations, sports, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS
Black and white photograph, Robert Burns wearing Commonwealth Games Auckland N.Z. 1990 uniform. Bendigo Advertiser Description on back of photo: Other R. Burns A GS HIGHrecreations, sports, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO CYCLING CLUB
Photograph - black and white. Professional bike riders, 2 men on bikes, 2 men, standing and holding a bike and rider. Looks like taken at the Bendigo showgrounds, now called 'Tom Flood Centre' In background, the covered seating.Percival Pinder, 120 Carpenter Street, Bendigo.organization, club/society, cycling clubs, bendigo cycling club. bendigo showgrounds. tom flood centre. -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.Photograph - Digital, Clare Gervasoni, Samuel Johnson and the 'Love Your Sister' team at the Ballarat Arch of Victory, 16/02/2013
Samuel Johnson is riding around Australia on a unicycle in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for the Garvan Institute (breakthrough medical research) . (www.loveyoursister.org) The Ballarat Courier (18/02/2013) reported: "Actor Samuel Johnson was humbled by the turnout and support in Ballarat for his epic unicycle ride about Australia. After an emotional farewell with sister Connie, who is terminally ill with cancer, Johnson reached Ballarat on day two of his Love Your Sister Ride – an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle (15,000 kilometres), raise a million dollars for breast cancer research and spread the word for early detection."A unicylist in pink shirt travels under the Ballarat Arch of Victory at the entry to the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. The unicyclist is actor Samuel Johnson.ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, samuel johnson, love your sister, unicycle, cycle -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaBooklet, Cultuur-historie aan het Eemmeer (Culture and History around Lake Eem), No date recorded
Although this publication has no date it is obviously from the 2nd half of the 20th century and put together by the local historic society in an effort to record certain traditions and promote the local area. It is aimed at visiting tourists and includes maps with walk and cycle routes.A colourful 32pp booklet published as extra-edition of the historic Bunschoten periodical 'Bunscote'.Names of the editing team, co-ordinator, graphic artist and printer are all recorded. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Flight Mechanics Course Notes - Otto Cycle, Hamilton Counterweight airscrew, Gipsy Major, P&W Wasp, Rolls Royce Merlin
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Simulation Of The Cycle Of An RAAF Servicing Supply Item (The Avon Mk 26 Engine )
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Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBicycle Repair Kit
Object said to be a bicycle repair kit used in WW1The AIF cycling units have often been forgotten in military history but the humble bicycle played a very important role in the logistics of warfare. The simplicity of the bike made transportation quick and reliable.Small metal box with two wire clips. Remnants of yellow paint on lidww1, bicycle repair kit -
Geelong Cycling ClubFunctional object - Helmet, cycling, c. 1940
Early cyclist's helmet. One of the first helmets used by cyclists while racing. One of the first helmets used by cyclists while racing. Early cyclist's helmet. Made from leather with leather straps and buckle. The helmut is padded with kapok and is felt lined."W. Kirby G.A.C.C."geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, helmet; w. kirby; gacc; -
Geelong Cycling ClubTrophy
This trophy was donated by Mrs Lil Wood in 1991 to recognise the winners of the Junior members of the G.A.C.C.The junior development of the cycling club is important to the club and this trophy serves to recognise endeavours in this field.This trophy is in the shape of a wooden column set on two small wooden bases. The second wooden base has a plaque attached to it with the name of the donor and the title of the trophy. The column of the trophy has small rectangular plaques with the name of each winner inscribed on them dated from 1991-1999. At the top of the trophy an image of a cyclist cyclist is in place."G.A.C.C./MRS LIL WOOD/JUVENILE/MEMORIAL PERPETUUAL TROPHY/1991 CHRIS STONEHOUSE/1992 A CAMERON/1993 D WILSON/1994 C ANDERSON/1995 L GODFREY/1996 C FRY/1997 R MOODY/1998 N LITTLE/1999 L HOWARD"g.a.c.c; mrs lil wood; juvenile memorial perpetual trophy; chris stonehouse; a cameron; d wilson; c anderson; l godfrey; c fry; r moody; n little; l howard; -
Geelong Cycling ClubTrophy, Not known, 1970
This trophy was used to record the winners of the track seasons during the years 1970 to 1988.Provides a record of the winners of the track seasons between 1970 and 1988.Wooden trophy with gold coloured plaques added with names of trophy winners of the perpetual track trophy engraved on the plaques during the years 1970 - 1988. The wooden trophy is on a wooden base and is in the shape of the top half of a shield with a column of wood in the centre. There is a figure of a cyclist on the top of the trophy."Ian Bush 1970-71/Graeme Dougherty 1971-72/ Bob Bradford 1973-74/ Kevin Salmon 1974-75/Lewis Oliver 1975-76/Graeme Dougherty 1976-77/ Rod Bunting 1977-78/Don Wilson 1978-79/Don Wilson 1979-80/Robert Sawyer 1980-81/Darryl Carson 1981-82/Don Wilson 1982-83/John McDonough 1983-84/Graeme Smith 1984-85/Robert Baulch 1985-86/Bill Dempster 1986-87/G.W.C.C./Jack King/PERPETUAL TRACK TROPHY"ian bush; graeme dougherty; bob bradford; kevin salmon; lewis oliver; rod bunting; don wilson; robert sawyer; darryl carson; john mcdonough; graeme smith; robert baulch; bill dempster; g.w.c.c.; jack king; track trophy; -
Geelong Cycling ClubLedger, Cash Books, 1911-1956
Cash flow details of the GWCC for the years 1911-1956Provides details of the Club's financial position and records of race entry fees and winnings of club members during the years 1911-1956.Nine hand written cash books/ledgers of the GWCC dating from 1911-1956. Each book has a hard cover and is bound on the spine.geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, gwcc, ledger, cash books, 1911, 1956. -
Geelong Cycling ClubRecord, book, 1924-1935
This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1924-1935.Provides a record of members involved in cycling racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1924-1935.Exercise book containing handwritten notes of GWCC race members' handicaps and race results for the years 1924-1935.S Cunningham/Personal Record/1924-1935"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; record book; s. cunningham; personal record; 1924; 1935; -
Geelong Cycling ClubRecord Book, 1920-1924
This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1920-1924.Provides a record of numbers involved in racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1920-1924.Exercise book with black cover containing handwritten notes on handicaps and results of GWCC race members for the years 1920-1924.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; handicap; record book; 1920; 1924; -
Geelong Cycling ClubRecord Book, 1944-1955
Contains details fo persons attending the GWCCs Reunion dinners during the years 1944-1955.Provides insight into the level of interest and numbers involved in the GWCC during the years 1944-1955.Handwritten exercise book of foolscap size with red binding on the spine.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; reunion dinners; record book; 1944; 1955; -
Geelong Cycling ClubMedal
This is the medal won by Peter Grundell in 1913 for the fastest time for the Novice 10 Mile Road Race.Peter Grundell was the first notable secretary of the Geelong Cycling Club. He was subsequently killed in World War I.Gold plated metal medal in a square shape with triangles positioned out from a central circle. The central circle has a cyclist depicted on a road bike. The medal is attached to a watch chain.geelong cycling club, peter grundell, 10 mile road race, medal -
Geelong Cycling ClubRacing Helmets
Head protection for cyclists first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good run of examples from the 1930's through to the 1950's, showing efforts to refine the helmut for safety. 3 Leather padded helmets and 1 slim line padded leather/plastic helmut. Item 1 has a head protector and ear flaps c 1930s. Item II has a head protector without ear flaps c 1940s Item III has a head protector with flaps c 1950s. Each of these head protectors are stuffed with capok. "Detto Pietro Milano"helmet; geelong cycling club; detto pietro; milano; -
Geelong Cycling ClubHelmet
This head protector seems to have first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time, head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good example of an attempt at safety for cyclists. It also indicates attempts to lighten (in weight) to provide advantage in cycling races.Slim line head protector consisting of a black padded leather head band with three padded leather straps extending over the crown. Leather straps secure the head protector under the chin. "Detto Pietro/Milano/Made in Italy"slimline cycling helmet; detto pietro; 1920; -
Geelong Cycling ClubClub Records
These ledger books provide some data on club members and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century.These ledgers provide a picture of business conducted by the then Geelong West Cycling Club and are important resources for those investigating the activities of the Geelong cycling club at that time.Three ledger books. All foolscap size. 1954-58 book contains race results and newspaper articles of the time including many articles on Russell Mockridge. 1965 book contains the ledger for fees and race results. 1956-64 book contains the register of Financial Statements.race results; russell mockridge; 1954-68; 1965; 1956-64; geelong west cycling club; -
Geelong Cycling ClubRecord Book
Contains details of memberships between the years 1987-1995 - some of which are incomplete.Provides a record of office bearers and members during this period of time.Spiral bound booklet A4 size containing a register of members. The loose leaf sheets are bound together with a spiral plastic binder. There are index tabs along the right hand side of the book. There is no hard cover attached.geelong west cycling club; register of office bearers; 1987-95; members; -
Geelong Cycling ClubMedallion
Awarded to L Stephenson, pupil at Chilwell State School in the late 1920s for competition with other local schools.In this period an attempt was made to introduce cycling as a sport at the local State School level.Gold Medallion in the shape of a scalloped hexagon. It has the shape of cyclists embossed inside a circle on the medallion."2 cyclists riding/Chilwell SS won by L Stephenson"chilwell ss; 1920; l stephenson; medallion; -
Geelong Cycling ClubMedallion, 1951
Awarded to participant L Stephenson of GWCC in 1951 on completion of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race.L Stephenson is recorded from the late 1920s to 1951 and beyond as a successful racing cyclist with the GACC and GWCC. Awards of such medallions reflects the recognition given to the competitors of the Melbourne-Warrnambool road race over 163 Miles.Small enamelled medallion. It has a black background with green wings coming from a red centre figure. There are inscriptions on the black background and on a green header at the top of the badge. There are also inscriptions on the reverse side of the badge."Healing 1951 Melbourne-Warrnambool 163 Miles" "Jubilee Year 10/KC Luke Melbourne"geelong west cycling club; l stephenson; melbourne warrnambool road race; medallion; 1951; -
Geelong Cycling ClubMemorabilia - Pennant, 1961
Junior competition was important for the future of the Club. Here Don Wilson would go on to win Australian Championships in both Amateur and professional spheres and to represent Australia in Olympic and Commonwealth Games.Record of importance of Juniors to Club life.Triangular pennant in blue felt. The pennant is trimmed with white felt and has details of the race and the winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Premiership/c/B. Murrell/L. Parish/D. Wilson/G. Hanson/F. Williams/Time 38.206"vacu; geelong cycling club; gcc; country junior teams; 15 miles road premiership; 1961; b. murrell; l. parish; d. wilson; g. hanson; f. williams;
