from the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Pair of wooden dumbells with lead weights attached at each end.A.Tillrecreations, sports

Black and white photo of gymnastic display of Nunawading Youth Club at Nunawading Recreation Centre.nunawading youth club, gymnastics

Used in card game of Cribbage with money or small wooden sticks such as matchsticks.Oblong of polished wood with silver metal plate attached to surface by screws. Plate has a series of holes and two diamond shapes. Holes are for scoring in the game of Cribbage. Base has four white button feet.recreations, games

Pack of playing cards(box base, instruction sheet and 32 cards). Cards and instruction sheet are written in German. Cards have different maps on each one and all place names are written in German.recreations, games

Belonged to Beryl Gray's(deceased Member) brother and they played with it as children.Snakes And Ladders Board Game with signs such as 'Avirace', ''Pride'' and ''Depravity''.on back E.W.Smithtoys, general, recreations, games

Red cardboard box containing:|1 Dice|6 large coloured counters|22 small coloured countersThe Game of Tiddlywinks(sic) Edition Deluxe British Made.recreations, games

Word Making and Word Taking Game - box containing small cards with letters of alphabet and rules of game booklet.toys, general, recreations, games

Envelope type box containing packet of various colours and sizes of circles and squares'The Popular Dutch Craft for Children'toys, general, recreations, games

Issued to encourage Victorians to learn about Port Phillip and its recreational potential Local contextLarge colour Poster with drawings of Port Phillip leisure activities Department of Youth, Sport and Recreationport phillip, bay play, youth sport and recreation

Following the acquisitions of the combined collections of the Kew Bowling Club, the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, and the Kew Heights Sports Club, the Kew Historical Society mounted exhibitions of selected items from these collections at the Kew Court House and Kew Library in March 2021.Series of born digital photos of exhibition at Kew Court House of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. kew bowling club, auburn heights recreation club, auburn heights bowling club, auburn heights tennis club, kew heights bowling club, kew historical society -- exhibitions

Following the acquisitions of the combined collections of the Kew Bowling Club, the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, and the Kew Heights Sports Club, the Kew Historical Society mounted exhibitions of selected items from these collections at the Kew Court House and Kew Library in March 2021.Born digital photo of exhibition at Kew Library of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. kew bowling club, auburn heights recreation club, auburn heights bowling club, auburn heights tennis club, kew heights bowling club, kew historical society -- exhibitions, kew library

Compiled from articles submitted by member societies of the Association [regional] Historical Societies. A collection of stories about holidays, camping, picnics, sporting carnivals and more. How people enjoyed their leisure time n the early 1900's. Empire Day train services to Surrey Hills 24th May 1907 by Jack McLean is of particular local interest on page 23.A collection of stories about holidays, camping, picnics, sporting carnivals and more. How people enjoyed their leisure time n the early 1900's. Empire Day train services to Surrey Hills 24th May 1907 by Jack McLean is of particular local interest on page 23.scouts, doncaster, empire day, surrey hills, 1907, (mr) jack mclean, trains, box hill, sports and recreations

This book contains the set up and clues for cross word puzzles that can be constructed with the RNIB crossword board. The board is contained inside a wooden box, which also has compartments for storing yellow and red rubber markers that fit into a grid that sits on the lower side. Red smooth markers are used for blanks, whilst the yellow markers have three turnable pieces, which can be adjusted to represent each letter in Braille.1 braille book and 1 wooden box containing yellow and red rubber markers that fit into the grid inset in the box.'From the Evening News book of crossword puzzles no. 18' Catalogue 29444recreation equipment, games

With large print numbers as well as Braille, these cards allow everyone to participate in Bingo. Originating in Italy, this competitive game is enjoyed almost the world over and has also been used as an educational tool to teach children numeracy as well as history. 2 blue bingo cards recreation equipment, games

With large print numbers as well as Braille, these cards allow everyone to participate in Bingo. Originating in Italy, this competitive game is enjoyed almost the world over and has also been used as an educational tool to teach children numeracy as well as history. 6 wooden bingo cards recreation, games

Various playing cards with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with red and white design with numbers and suit in large print. recreation equipment, games

A set of UNO cards with printed instructions and a single Braille page. On the box is marked 'Braille UNO game 26787'. This set was used by Tilly Aston members when on holiday. UNO playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in red cardboard box recreation equipment, games

A set of Skip-Bo cards with printed instructions. On the box is marked 'Brailled Skip-Bo Card Game 10509'. This is an example of how popular card games can easily be made accessible by the use of Braille for those without vision. Skip-Bo playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in white cardboard box recreation equipment, games

Set of plastic dominoes with raised black dots and white ridge dividing each title for easier tactile reading. On the base of each domino is a black, non-slip surface. The double-six dominoes (as they are called) is the most common set sold and still can be purchased from RNIB today. 28 dominoes in blue and white metal hinged box recreation, games

Braille Scrabble was first produced in 1954, not long after the game was 'discovered' and popularised by Macys department store in the U.S. Braille letters and numbers are located on the left-hand side of the tile, with the large print letter in the middle. Scoring was kept through the use of metal pins which could be placed into slots located behind racks that hold each player's tiles. According to the printed booklet that forms part of the set, the Scrabble board had moulded ridges to hold the tiles and had a turning device that allowed the board to rotate easily between players. Cylindrical container containing 101 braille letters with 4 black plastic trays, box containing 16 metal pins and 11 page booklet. recreation equipment, games

Also known as Peg solitaire or Brainvita, this one player game was a favourite in the court of Louis XIV. This board is based on the English design with peg holes in the shape of a cross. European boards are circular with peg holes placed to the edge. Regardless of shape, the game is played the same. Pegs are placed in the board, leaving an empty spot in the middle. Using this space, a player must move any peg left, right, up or down over an adjacent peg, thereby landing in the space and removing the peg that has been passed over. Pegs are progressively moved (and removed) from the board until the single remaining peg is placed in central spot initially left vacant. RNIB Catalogue no: 9197. 1 wooden board in blue box 32 black pegs, 1 green peg and 1 printed/Braille booklet. recreation, games

Incomplete wooden dominoes with textured dots including corrugated cardboard, red felt and sandpaper. 10 dominoes textured dots in red, blue, light brown recreation, games

A 52 playing card set with moon type designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with moon type at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in orange metal hinged box. recreation, games

A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with Braille designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with braille embossing at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in (red or blue) metal hinged box. recreation equipment, games

A black curved plastic card holder to assist people holding their cards. It can be placed on either the table or fits into your hand. 1 black plastic playing card holderrecreation, games

A red circular plastic card holder with a yellow button in the centre. The holder can be leveraged apart so that cards sit comfortably between the two red discs. 1 red plastic playing card holderrecreation equipment, games

This game of strategy was played in the Roman Empire and medieval England. Each player has nine pegs and must use these to first fill the board then move their pieces to create a 'mill' (three linked points). For each 'mill' created, an opponent's piece can be removed. In this version of the game, a rule booklet in Braille is provided with the tactile board and pegs. RNIB catalogue number: 9212. 1 yellow and red board in purple box +1 Braille booklet. recreation equipment, games