1903 or 1908 Moorabbin Australian Rules Football Club. Philip Jones, a relative of James Jones who was a pioneer settler in Moorabbin Shire, is holding the football. In the late 1850s Melbourne's schools are first recorded organising football games modeled on precedents at English schools The earliest known such match was played on 15 June 1858 between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar School on the St Kilda foreshore. On 10 July 1858, the Melbourne-based Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle published a letter by prominent Victorian cricketer Tom Wills, calling for the formation of a "foot-ball club" with a "code of laws" to keep cricketers fit during winter. The Melbourne Football Club's rules of 1859 are the oldest surviving set of laws for Australian football. The ten simple rules were drawn up on 17 May at a meeting chaired by Tom Wills and in attendance were journalists W. J. Hammersley and J. B. Thompson, and Thomas H. Smith. The rules were signed by Tom Wills, William Hammersley, J. Sewell, J. B. Thompson, Alex Bruce, T. Butterworth and Thomas H. Smith. Importantly, the rules were widely publicised and distributed. Having been codified in 1859, this means that Australian football is an older sport than most other football codes in the world, including soccer. As Geoffrey Blainey states, "soccer has no club that matches the antiquity of the early Victorian clubs." In 1859 several new football clubs formed including the Castlemaine Football Club, Geelong Football Club and the Melbourne University Football Club. The first football match played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was not until 1876. Cricket authorities soon saw the opportunity to capitalise on the rapid growth of Australian football, however, and soon most grounds in Victoria were expanded to accommodate the dual purpose, a situation that continues to this day. Football matches between 1859 and 1899 were played in a 20-per-side format. n 1896, delegates from the stronger and wealthier Victorian Football Association clubs—Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and South Melbourne—met to form a breakaway competition and in 1897, the Victorian Football League (VFL), was born as an eight-team competition. Popularity of the VFL grew rapidly and by 1925 with 12 teams, had become the most prominent league in the game and would dominate so many aspects of the sport from that point on. Moorabbin Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos, was the name of two distinct Australian rules football clubs which played in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). The first club, founded in the early 20th century, joined the VFA in 1951 and played there until 1963 with great success; they played home matches at Moorabbin Oval and wore royal blue and white hooped jerseys. The second club played in the VFA from 1983 to 1987. Moorabbin played initially in the Federal Football League, making their debut in 1909 and competing until 1950. During this time the club won 12 premierships, including winning all six premierships staged over the nine years between 1940 and 1948 (the competition was in recess from 1942 until 1944). The club entered the VFA in 1951. Its Federal League home ground, the Dane Road Reserve, was not up to VFA standards; so, in 1951 the club played at Cheltenham, and in 1952 moved into the Moorabbin Oval, which the Moorabbin Council had developed during 1951. The Kangaroos made the 1954 and 1955 finals series without success but in 1957 they helped eliminate premiership favourite Williamstown after defeating them by two points in the Semi Final. Moorabbin, who were coached by Bill Faul, took on Port Melbourne in the Grand Final, whom they had not once beaten since joining the league. In another upset, Moorabbin won comfortably to claim their maiden VFA premiership. In the early 1960s, the Moorabbin Council was very keen to bring a Victorian Football League team to Moorabbin Oval. 1964, the Moorabbin City Council secured a deal with St Kilda, who moved to Moorabbin Oval starting in 1965. The club originally intended to seek readmission for the 1965 season, but in July the club committee decided to withdraw permanently from the Association,and disbanded.Photograph is Black and White. Three rows of Australian Rules Football players in a typical team photograph. Some are wearing striped jumpers, either the stripes are going horizontal or parallel. There is a known man in this photo, named Philip Jones, who is holding the football in front row. There are two men wearing suits at the left, on the end of the third row. Hewitt, Photographer, 92 Regent St. North Richmond.moorabbin, football club, 1903, 1908, philip jones, james jones, early settlers, market gardeners, pioneers, herron john, australian rules foorball, victorian footbal league, victorian football association, moorabbin city council, moorabbin shire, city of moorabbin, st kilda football club,

Collingwood Football Club membership subscription receipt for 1970-71 season.Black & white print on white paperReceived from H. J. Black, No. 3621, sum of $10.00, per. A. Emmitt, 16/02/1971emmitt, a, henry james black, collingwood football club

Photograph of Ted Cordner, past President and player with the Greensborough Football Club. Digital copy of photographs greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, ted cordner

Photograph of the Hyde family with the 2014 Premiership Cup, Greensborough Football Club. Digital copy of photograph greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, robert hyde, norm hyde, matthew hyde

Wodonga Football Club’s first recorded match was against the Albury Football Club on Saturday, 6 July 1878 in Wodonga. Between 1878 and 1891, Wodonga played many intermittent friendly matches against other local clubs and towns, before organised fixtures and competitions were starting to be arranged from the early 1890s In 1899, the Wodonga Football Club "Starlights" Junior Club was formed and adopted the Club colours of blue, black and a white star. In 1903, 1904 and 1905, the Wodonga Football Club "Shamrocks" entered a team in the local Federal Junior Football Association. In April 1906, the Wodonga Football Club "Shamrocks" met and decided to become a Senior team and be known as just the Wodonga FC The Club, currently a member of the Ovens and Murray Football League, has participated in a variety of local leagues and competition since then, apart from the years of the First and Second World Wars when they went into recess. The support the club has shown to its members was evidenced around 1949, when the Wodonga FC set up a Provident Fund for injured players to be compensated if they were not able to work for a length of time. In 1981, Wodonga achieved the rare feat of winning football Premierships in the Firsts, Seconds and Thirds. No other team has done this. The club has played in the finals 33 of the 74 years, winning seven senior premiership flags. Austico Apparel began as the Australian Tie Company in 1915; a specialty manufacturer of men's ties and accessories.Wodonga Football Club was first established in 1878 and has played an important role in the community since that time. It has been successful not only on the sporting field, but has provided support and social connection to its members and their families. Several of its players have gone on to perform to at an elite standard in higher levels of competition.Maroon tie with white embroidered bulldog in the centre.Beneath bulldog logo: WODONGAwodonga football club, sport and recreation, football wodonga

Awarded to Gary Partington as a member of the Greensborough Football Club, DVFL Premiers in 1967. Digital images of medal and ribbon."DVFL Div 1 Premiers Gary Partington 1967"greensborough football club, gary partington, diamond valley football league, premiers 1967

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1960, second eighteen, Runners up.. This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1960 season.Digital copy of group photograph of football team, players and support staff. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club. A grade Premiers 1989. Division 1.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1989 season.Digital copy of group photograph of football team, players and support staff. 2 copies as each has some staff cut off. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Commemorative key ring issued to VIP members of Greensborough Football Club in 2000.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Metal key ring with enamelled front.Front: "Boro Boys" and "GFC" logo.greensborough football club, partington family, key rings

Greensborough Football Club, in the 1920s. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.Group photograph of football team and support staff. Some players are identified.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Scanned copy of sample pages from the Greensborough Football Club Athletics Program 1970.Scanned copy of 3 sample pages from this program.greensborough football club, greensborough athletics 1970

Greensborough Football Club Under 17 team 1961. Some players are identified (see caption)This photograph is a record of the Under 17 team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.Group photograph of junior football team and support staff. Some players are identified on back.greensborough football club

1965 amended version of the Constitution of the Greensborough Football Club. Date of amendment 10/11/1965.Outlines the 'objects' of the club and rules relating to the running of the Greensborough Football Club.Grey paper cover. 5 pages.greensborough football club, constitution

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1963, third eighteen (Under 17) Runners up.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1963 season.Digital copy of group photograph of football team, players and support staff. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Letter of invitation to the Greensborough Football Club; Team of the Century 2002. This copy was sent to Trevor PartingtonLetter of invitation.greensborough football club, team of the century

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1940s. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.Group photograph of football team, players and support staff. Some players are identified on photogreensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Letter of invitation to the Greensborough Football Club; Life Members Luncheon 2009. This copy was sent to Gary PartingtonLetter of invitation.greensborough football club

Letter of invitation to the Greensborough Football Club; Hall of Fame and Legends Induction 2018. This copy was sent to Gary PartingtonLetter of invitation.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame

These recent tickets belong to Rex Smith who has documented the history of the Greensborough Football Club. Tickets admit bearer to games.Rex Smith is a long time member of the football club and a GHS member3 season tickets, plastic. Front face: green with white printing, includes club logo; rear of ticket: green background with fixture printed in white. Names of sponsors printed in colour on both sides.greensborough football club, membership tickets, rex smith

In August 2016, the Greensborough Football Club held a function to celebrate inductees to the Hall of Fame. The Partington family was recognised for its contribution to the Club.Digital image of colour photo.partington family, greensborough football club

Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Russell Dickson, Rex Smith, Bruce McDowell, Jack Maurer.Digital copy of colour photographs greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012

Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Brian Smith, Robert Hyde, Gary Partington, Graeme Jenkin.Digital copy of photographs greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012

Photographs of Don Franklin, Ken Franklin and Roy Franklin and a family tree of Franklin family members who played with the Greensborough Football Club. Digital copy of photographs and family tree greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, franklin family, don franklin, ken franklin, roy franklin

In 1900, the Greensborough Football Club wore blue and white jumpers, later replaced by green. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.Group photograph of football team and support staff. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers

A team photograph of the 1948 Australian Rules Football team from the Greensborough Football Club. Includes players and support staff. Names are on bottom of photo.This photograph is a record of those people involved in the Greensborough Football Club in 1948.Digital copy of black and white photograph of the Greensborough Football Team 1958. Includes name of players and support team. Names of people in photograph written across bottom of photogreensborough football club

Photographs of players in the 1952 Premiership team of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Bill Cecil, Bob Towler, Don McDowell and Bill McDowell.Digital copy of photographs greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012, gfc hall of fame

Harcourt Football Club was formed in 188 and for the first two years played social games until joining the Castlemaine District League in 1891. However the club had to wait until 1937 for its first triumph.In 1951 the club joined the Bendigo Football association with reasonable success until it moved to the Maryborough Castlemaine League in 1970. The original guernsey worn by the players was maroon with maroon stockings and blue shorts. The colours were later changed to royal blue with a gold stripe. Originally called the Apple eaters, the club has adopted the name "lions" and continues to function successflly with the added spect of fielding a highly successful netball team.Harcourt's first ever Australian Rules Football Premiership team.A group photograph of team and officials. names of players, president, vice president, secretary, trainers, coach, steward are all recorded on the mounting of the photographHarcourt Football Club Premiers Castlemaine District F L 1937

In August 2016, the Greensborough Football Club held a function to celebrate inductees to the Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family accepted awards on behalf of the Partington family.Digital image of colour photo.greensborough football club, gary partington

In August 2016, the Greensborough Football Club held a function to celebrate inductees to the Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family accepted awards on behalf of the Partington family.Digital image of colour photo.gary partington, greensborough football club