George Schillinger of Blackburn gained a gold medal in the men's 70-79 age-group pole-vaulting event at the Perth World Masters Athletics Championship.schillinger, george, athletics

A Watsonia State School student won a gold medal at the Victorian State School Amateur Athletics 1967.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.watsonia state school, ian campbell, athletics

Black and white photograph, athletics, close-up photograph of Steven Tilburn. Bendigo Advertiser description: Steven Tilburn won Kyneton Giftrecreations, sports, athletics, steven tilburn.

Gold metal trophy of a running figure on a pedestal above a laurel wreath. The trophy has a black plastic base with a metal plate attached with engraved text reading:NEDSSSA Athletics U14

Gold metal trophy of a running figure on a pedestal above a laurel wreath. The trophy has a black plastic base with a metal plate attached with engraved text reading:NEDSSSA Athletics U12

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Ian Prendergast holding a Bendigo Sportsmans Association Junior Sports Star 4th Quarter - 1994 trophyrecreations, sports, athletics, ian prendergast.

Presented to Alan (Snowy) Partington who trained Darryl Henderson in athletics. The 1975c date was supplied by Gary Partington on 13/7/2017.Silver presentation cup with handle. Has a medallion with CUB embossed on it.Engraved: "To Snowy, thanks, Darryl"alan partington, athletics, coaching

Watsonia Technical School's Leo Muir throwing the javelin at the Metropolitan Technical School athletics and also won the 100 and 220 yard sprints.Text and black and white imageleon muir, watsonia technical school, athletics

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. These photographs show some of the facilities at the park.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics

Coloured photograph, 1 boy, athletics, photograph of runner Rod Stewart at the track wearing a Retireinvest shirt. Bendigo Advertiser description: Rod Stewart Runnerrecreations, sports, athletics, rod stewart.

Black and white photograph, athletics, close-up photograph of 10,000 final winner Tim Mason. Bendigo Advertiser description: Tim Mason 7/3/93 winner of 10,000 finalrecreations, sports, athletics

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the Banyule Council sign at the park.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics

Black and white photograph, athletics, close-up photograph of 10,000 winner Chris Ferreira, 14/3/94 Bendigo Advertiser description: 10,000 winner Chris Ferreira 14/3/94recreations, sports, athletics

Black and white photograph, 1 boy, athletics, photograph of a man called Evan King running in a race. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Evan kingrecreations, sports, athletics, evan king.

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Neil Macdonald practising at the track before he goes to England. Bendigo Advertiser description: Neil Macdonald Off to Englandrecreations, sports, athletics, neil macdonald.

Black and white photograph, 1 boy, athletics, close-up photograph of Shane Naylor. Bendigo Advertiser description; Shane Naylor. -Sprinter Echuca Gift winner 1993.recreations, sports, athletics, shane naylor.

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of BSA President Norm Quin & Ron Covey, 7/12/94 Bendigo Advertiser description: 7/12/94 BSA President Norm Quin & Ron Coveyrecreations, sports, athletics

This group of photographs shows the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographswillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

Black and white photograph, 1 girl, athletics, photograph of Raelene Boyle raising her arms into the air after winning a race. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Raelene Boyle.recreations, sports, athletics, raelene boyle.

Coloured photograph, 1 boy, athletics, photograph of Doug Uhan winning a race at the tracks, Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Winner of the foootrace at half time Doug Tuhan of Murchisonrecreations, sports, athletics, doug tuhan

This photograph shows a log over the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

Willinda Park is at the end of Nell Street Greensborough. This article, written in 2017, is a description and history of ownership of the athletics park.Two page typescript, colour photographs.athletics, willinda park, william holmes, beatrice linda holmes, nell street greensborough

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to George Court.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to Simms Road Reserve.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Renee Poletschka and Peter Winter who is wearing a medallion sitting together on the ground staring at the camera. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Kate M 11/8 Renee Poletschka and Peter WinterKate Mrecreations, sports, athletics

Black and white photograph, athletics, close-up photograph of Sean Quilty who won the Eaglehawk to Bendigo race. 22/6/91 Bendigo Advertiser description: Winner Eaglehawk to Bendigo Sean Quilty Doncaster 22/6/91 SEAMCAPrecreations, sports, athletics

The Melbourne Olympic games were mainly conducted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and were one of the most successful in terms of medals for Australia. Among the medal winners were Shirley Strickland, Betty Cuthbert in Athletics and Dawn Fraser and Murray rose in swimming. The games commenced in November 1956. The games were noted for the 19 Hungarian athletes who applied for asylum with their home country undergoing upheaval at the time. The Melbourne games also enjoyed the advent of television with the technology having recently been introduced to the country. These badges note ten of the many athletes who competed for Australia in 1956. These items are of social significance and interest. Among the names listed, Dawn Fraser and Shirley Strickland were two of Australia’s best known athletes.001042.1 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.2 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.3Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.4Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.5Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.6Jim Bailey Athletics 001042.7 Winsome Cripps Athletics 001042.8 Lionel Cox cycling 001042.9 Hector Hogan Athletics 001042.10 Kevin O’Halloran Swimming 001042.11 Shirley Strickland Athletics 001042.12 Merv Wood Sculling 001042.13 Jon Henricks Swimming Items 001042.1-001042.13 are white background with green wreath , black text on yellow background and have B & W photo of Olympian in centre. 001042.14 Melbourne Olympics Souvenir dark blue text, pale green with wattle 001042.15 Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 with red text Straight pin at the back. Patrick Pty Ltd on edge.1956 olympics, melbourne olympics, souvenir badges, dawn fraser, gary chapman, jim bailey, winsome cripps, lionel cox, kevin o'halloran, hector hogan, shirley strickland, jon hendricks, merv woods, melbourne olympic games