A black and white photograph of a group of seven swimmers. They are all wearing swim suits. Written on the front of the photo: Joe Gibson, Kevin Boserio, Ross Cowen, Ken Powell, Alison Gibson, Faye Masters, Kevin Rielly 1957. Written on the back of photo: Back Row L to R Kevin Borserio, Ross Cowan, Ken Powell. Front Row L to R Joe Gibson, Alison Gibson, Fay Masters, Kevin Reilly. At the bottom left corner is written Barbara Downing.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour, head and shoulder photo of Eleanor Rodda wearing a black bathing cap and swim goggles. She is holding two medals. Written on the front of the photo: 2008 Portland Country Champs Eleanor Rodda 13 yrs 100 Fly 1st. Written on the back of the photo: Country Medallist 2008 District Records Portland 2008. 13 yrs Gold 100m Fly. Bronze 100 F/S State Medal 100 Fly.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of three young swimmers standing on a dais at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The child in the centre is Olivia Arandt. Written on the back of the photo: Olivia Arandt 19 2004 8 yrs Gold Medal Melb All Junior 2004 8 yrs Olivia Arandt 50m b/k gold also winning 2 yrs following.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of a large group of people standing beside a pool which has been dug from the surrounding grassed area. The group is a mixture of adults and children. Some of the men are holding long poles and one boy a shovel. In the background sheep are grazing behind a high fence. Written on the front of the photo: Early Pool Site Bgo East. Written on the back of the photo: Bendigo East Pool the Beginning Land was donated to the Committee by Mr Moog who owned large amounts of property in the area. It was then called Moog Park then (not decipherable) then Eastern Park.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of Lauren and her mother Val Campbell. They are standing together on grass beside a swimming pool which has marked lanes. Lauren is wearing a medal around her neck. In the background is a group of people sitting on the grass under a blue and white umbrella. Written on the front of the photo: 1990s Lauren Campbell Dist Medal and mum Val Campbell. Early days Val Campbell poolside. Written on the back: 1990s.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of four swimmers in black and white swim costumes and all wearing medals on red ribbons around their necks. Written on the front on the photo: 10/u Relay Kate Richardson, Anna Axcell, Amanda Pattinson, Hayley Reaby 1987. Note: BHS has been contacted by Hayley Reaby to tell us that she is not the swimmer in this photo. Further information suggests the swimmer on the right may be Julie DeAraugo.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of a group of 12 child swimmers standing in front of a wall at the Bendigo East Swimming Club. Most of them are holding either a pennant or have a medal around their necks. Written on the back of the photo: Central District winners & place getters 1993.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of Joel Lazarrotto and Sarah Iser standing beside a swimming pool with Val Campbell. The two children are in swim suits and are wearing medals around their necks. Written on the front of the photo: 1991-92 Joel Lazarrotto and Sarah Iser with All Junior Medals.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour, head and shoulder photo of Jenny Barber in a school uniform. Written on the front of the photo: 1990-91 Jenny Barber. Written on the back of the photo: Jenny Barber 1992.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour, head and shoulder photo of Kathy Barber in a school uniform. Written on the back of the photo: Kathy Barber Bgo East.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of four young men standing in front of a metal fence. They are dressed in shorts, swim suits and shirts. Written on the front of the photo: Left to Right Gavin Martin, Russell Martin, Peter Daley, Travis Mitchell 1993. Written on the back of the photo: 1993 Mens Relay Travis Mitchell Peter Daley Russell Martin Gavin Martin.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of four young men standing in front of a metal fence. They are dressed in shorts, swim suits and shirts. Around their feet are towels, bags and a drink flask. Written on the front of the photo: Gavin Martin, Russel Martin, Peter Daley, Travis Mitchell 1993. Written on the back of the photo: 1993 Travis Mitchell Peter Daley Russell Martin Gavin Martin 18/0 Mens Relayrecreations, sports, swimming

Metal badge with gold coloured metal and green enamelled detail. Central Victorian Swimming Association Life Member badge. The words Central 15 are enamelled in black around the top edge. A shield surrounded by laurel leaves is in the centre and the initials DSA are enamelled around the bottom. Underneath on a green background are the words Life Member in gold.recreations, sports, swimming

Metal bar and badge . Service Award presented to Val Campbell in n1994. Inscribed on the back ' B.E.S.C. 1994 VAL CAMPBELL'A.J.recreations, sports, swimming

Gold coloured metal medallion suspended from gold bar with enamelled surface. Bar has the words Life Member in gold on blue background. Medallion is a round shape with a fancy pattern in gold surrounding an enamelled centre with the word Swimming surrounding a picture of a person swimming. On the reverse the following words are engraved 'B.E.S.C. Val Campbell 19.5.97.' Certificate of Life Membership of the Bendigo East Swimming Club presented to Valma Campbell dated 15 May 1997. Certificate is printed on cream coloured card with a gold decorative border and black writing. The words are Bendigo East Swimming Club This is to certify that Valma (Val) Campbell has been elected a Life Member of the above club in appreciation of services rendered Dated at Bendigo East this fifteenth day of May 1997 Hon President (signature) Hon Secretary (signature).recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of Fiona Lindsay in swim suit and cap with a pool in the background. Written on the front of the photo: 1976 Fiona Lindsay. All Junior Breast 3rd. Written on the back of the photo: All Junior Medallist.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white, head and shoulders photo of Shannon Parker. Written on the front of the photo: 1986 14 yrs 1st Fly Countries 14yr girls. 1985 Shannon Parker. 1986 13 yrs F/S 1st All Junior. Written on the back of the photo: All Junior Country Medallist.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of Cindy Reaby. She is in a swim suit with a towel over her shoulder and a medal on a cord around her neck. She is holding another medal. Written on the front of the photo: 1985 Cindy Reaby 1985 10 yrs Back 1st Melb All Jnr 1986 Melb All Jnr 50m Fly 2nd. Written of the back of the photo: Melb All Junior.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of Russell Martin in swim suit. He has a medal on a cord around his neck. Written on the front of the photo: 1986 Russell Martin. 14yrs Breast 2nd Place. Melb All Junior.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of Scott Burke in a swim suit. He has a medal on a cord around his neck and is also holding another medal. Written on the front of the photo: 1990 Scott Burke. 1990 Melb Shell All Junior. 50m Breaststroke 3rd.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white, head and shoulder photo of Jason Yim. He is wearing an open neck shirt. Written on the front of the photo: 1991 Jason Yim. 1991 Melb All Junior 50m Breast 3rd. Written on the back of the photo: Melb All Junior District Breaststroke.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white, head and shoulders of Anna Axcell. She is wearing a striped garment which is probably a school uniform. Written on the front of the photo: 1991 Anna Axcell. All Junior Melb 50m F/S 3RD.recreations, sports, swimming

Colour photo of Caroline Pysing standing on a dais. She is wearing a navy and white swim costume and has a medal on a cord around her neck. Written on the front of the photo: Caroline Pysing 1st 1988 10yrs Brst. All Jnr 1989 Brst. All Jnr 1990 3rd. All jnr finals 1991-92. Written on the back of photo: Caroline Psying 1st medal 1988 10 year old. All Junior Finals 1989 Breast. All Junior Breaststroke 3rd 1990. All Junior Final 1991 Breaststroke All Junior Final 1992 Breaststroke Country Breaststroke 3rd 1990 Country Relay Team 1990 Caroline Pysing Genia Axell Kath Barber Jenny Barberrecreations, sports, swimming

Photograph of a group of children at a swimming sports carnival. There are seven children standing in two rows. They are dressed in uniform windcheaters or polo shirts of white with black logos and /or stripes.Three of them have medals hung on ribbons around their necks. Along the bottom of the photograph are the words All Junior Finalists 1999 Back L-R -Angus Kirkpatrick: Jack Buncle - Silver- Breaststroke Bronze - Backstroke & Breaststroke Teala Stephens- Bronze - Breaststroke Lucy Buncle. Bottom L-R - Jeff Tho - Silver - Breaststroke : Melissa Murphy - Silver - Backstroke. Bronze - Freestyle: Courtney Yam5recreations, sports, swimming

Photograph is of a group of children standing in two rows against a dark green background. They are wearing white polo shirts with black emblems on the left breast. Along the bottom edge are the words All Junior Finalists 1998 L-R: Jack Buncle - Gold - Breaststroke. Silver - Freestyle: Jeff Tho Silver Breaststroke: Kate Wanklyn Courtney Yam: Teala Stephens: Gary Tho - Bronze - Breaststroke.recreations, sports, swimming

Photograph of a boy- head and shoulders shot. He is standing and is wearing a white polo shirt - part of an emblem is visible on his right hand breast. On his head is a bathing cap and swimming goggles. Along the bottom edge are the words Jeff Tho 1999 State Finalist Male uner 11 50m Breaststroke Time: 42.68secs.recreations, sports, swimming

Newspaper article dated Friday April 8 2018 from The Bendigo Advertiser, headline Teacher's Val's final splash. Article describes Val Campbell's career as a swimming coach on her retirement from the role.recreations, sports, swimming

Glass engraved trophy in black presentation box. Trophy awarded to Val Campbell in recognition of 50 years of involvement with The Bendigo East Swimming Club. Box is black cardboard lined with black foam. Trophy is a triangular shape made of glass and engraved with the swimming club symbol of a dolphin and the words Presented to Val Campbell Congratulations on you 50 years of involvement with The Bendigo Swimming Club. The edge of the trophy has been bevelled on two sides.recreations, sports, swimming

Women of Achievement Award trophy awarded to Val Campbell 2016 by ZONTA Club of Bendigo Inc. Trophy is a glass tear-drop shape with one end sliced diagonally mounted on a silver metal base. Glass is engraved with ZONTA Club of Bendigo Inc Logo and the words ZONTA club of Bendigo Inc Member of ZONTA International Empowering Women through service and advocacy, Women of Achievement Award 2016 Presented to Val Campbell.recreations, sports, swimming