Pair of wooden pull puppets; (.1) male and (.2) female figures both wearing checked clothing and holding tennis racquets. Arms and legs of figures are articulated and joints held with metal pins. each has a red cotton pull string with red wooden bead attached. Probably replicas of late 19th Century toys. Materials: Wood, Ink, Stringtennis

Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963. This photo was taken prior to a major building and renovation project at the school as well as a brand/school logo refresh. One of a collection of photos taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher from 'Windmill Educational Toys & Equipment'. eltham east primary school, grove street

Advice provided to parents and carers of young children who were blind or vision impaired. It covers stimulation, physical movement, activities the child can undertake or be done with them, recommendations for toys and how to structure their physical environment. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). 9 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, education, child rearing

Chad Valley produced fine hand-cut wooden puzzles in the 1920s and 1930s. A UK-base dcompany they commenced as a printing business in 1820. They diversified into toys including teddy bears and games from the late 1910s. It is interesting to note that the A.A. Milne Winnie-The-Pooh' books were first published in 1916, 1927 and 1928. 120-piece Chad Valley wooden jigsaw puzzle. Made at Harborne, UK, circa late 1920s. In original book-shaped box with Winnie-the-Pooh on one side and an owl on the reverse. Complete. This puzzle was a gift of Enid Barker of Derby Street, Kew.Jig-Saw Puzzle / 120 wooden pieces / Chad Valleychad valley, winnie-the pooh, games and puzzles, jigsaw puzzles

This trophy is one of several from the 1930s awarded as part of the Warrnambool inter-church indoor sports competitions. One of the sponsors of this competition was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and main factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded for rope quoits. The game of quoits consists of competitors throwing four or five rings or hoops on to a raised spike some metres away. The hoops are generally made of plaited rope and the game is said to have been started or popularized by sailors on board ship. The trophy was won by the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.). A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and was transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This church was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This cup is of interest as it is a 1930s trophy awarded by the now-defunct Inter Church Indoor Sports Association of Warrnambool. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two ornate side handles and a stem in a bulbous shape attached to a silver base. The cup is mounted on a Bakelite stand.‘Inter Church Indoor Sports Association Cup Won by C.M.I. Rope Quoit Champions 1934’congregational church warrnambool, inter church indoor sports association warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was as a pivotal figure in Australian visual culture. He was both a documentary photographer and a prominent presence in advertising, television and photography. Ellis was known for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian life. His photographs of social events, such as music festivals, fashion parades or nightclubs are iconic, but his practice also encompassed the grittier side of life. In his AFL series, Ellis skilfully portrays the nation’s passion for the game, extending his lens beyond the boundary line to showcase the spirited fans alongside the on-field action. In Ellis' photo, a young police officer stands on the stadium ground with his arms sternly crossed, while the crowd waits for the game. This photo highlights the tension between passionate crowds and the police at AFL games.

These heads and tails dice were used by the troops to gamble in World War 1 and World War 11 and were the pre-cursur to the two-up game which was a popular form of gambling in Australia post World War 11. Later versions of two-up were played with two pennies on a board. A hand made cardboard box containing 18 cubed shaped dice of various colours and sizes. Three red with white lettering, three dark grey with yellow lettering, six orange/brown with blue and red lettering, and six brown with white lettering. Each dice is marked with the three letters H and three letters T.Each dice has H and Tworld war 1, world war 2, dice, game, two up, gambling, heads tails, heads and tails

The tee shirts were manufactured for a game of cricket held on the sports oval at Rupertswood and called the "Origin of the Ashes" on 18 January 1995. The Australian team was captained by Allan Border with past and present players of the time. David Gower captained England with past and present players. The tee shirts were sold as souvenirs.White tee shirt with a large green, red and yellow "Origin of the Ashes" motif screen printed on the front.front "ORIGIN OF THE ASHES..."1990s, sunbury, rupertswood, clothing and dress, george evans collection

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. In this photo, Minister for Health, Maureen Lyster MP, and an unidentified woman are joining in a game of bowls. There are some other people in the background, including Olympic swimmer, Toby Haenen.Black and white photo of two women, with a small group of people behind them. One woman has her hands up around her head, appearing surprised, while the other woman is looking ahead in the distance.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, toby haenen, australian olympic swimmer, 1992

A colour lithographic print of two men and two women relaxing and having refreshments under a tree, after playing a game of tennis. The racquets and balls lie idle on the empty court in the background, and are being watched over by a dog. Beneath the image is a printed, tennis-themed poem, entitled 'Love's Idelness'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Wood, Paint, Paper, Metal, Cardboard, Glasstennis

'Winning Tennis'' board game. Complete according to Rules pamphlets: contains one 'ball' (flat disc), Server marker (flat square), two score boards, two 'courts' (double sided board), four miniature players, and four dice. Also contains two rules pamphlets and two instructions sheets. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Plastic, Glue, Metaltennis

The loom belonged to Ms Lilian Joyce Mann. Ms Mann owned a shop in Jacob Street which sold handmade soft toys and handwoven items. She was a founding and life member of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild. She died on the 17th July 2007 in her 92nd year. (See Reg. no. 7219 for full history.)W7226 Photocopied design for tapestry, inscribed 'Doris Lessing: back down to earth with a bang.'weaving, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., tapestry, weaving looms, mann, ms lilian joyce

The loom belonged to Ms Lilian Joyce Mann. Ms Mann owned a shop in Jacob Street which sold handmade soft toys and handwoven items. She was a founding and life member of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild. She died on the 17th July 2007 in her 92nd year. (See Reg. no. 7219 for full history.)W7227weaving, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., weaving looms, tapestry, mann, ms lilian joyce

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, June 25, 2005. A day out: Melville caves, circa 1948. Included in the photo are: the Reverend Rose, 'Pop' Cummings, Jack Rachell, Jack Cotton, Minne and George Toy, Glad and Bill Staley, Ellen, Charley, Doris Marge and Jeannie Martin, Daryl and Merle Birthasil (later Rigby), Mrs Nesbit and Cath Watts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This negative is one of a batch of ten images taken apparently around the same time at Gembrook c. early 20th century. This negative is of four children playing backyard cricket at Gembrook. The young girl who is the bowler in the game also features in two other negatives in this batch where she is standing near a bullock team.This negative provides a captivating glimpse into children's games in early 20th century Gembrook.Black and white negative - landscape view - showing two boys and two girls playing backyard cricket. One boy is crouched on the 'stumps' which are an upturned pipe. One girl is the bowler, and the other girl is the batter. This negative has been kept inside a packet which is not original.Handwritten on (not original) packet containing negative: 'Playing Cricket Gembrook'gembrook, backyard cricket, early 20th century

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman playing croquet. She is hitting a ball through a hoop with a mallet. There is a red tractor and a food vendor caravan behind her.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, red tractor, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of two women playing croquet. She is hitting a ball through a hoop with a mallet. There is a red tractor and a food vendor caravan behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to hit a ball through a hoop using a mallet. There is another person nearby, holding a mallet as if ready to strike a ball.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area. One adult is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop, while some children and adults look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl and a boy playing croquet. The girls is preparing to strike a ball through a hoop using a mallet, while the boy (who is also holding a mallet), looks on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of three people playing croquet on a grassy area. One woman is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop while another woman and a man (who are also holding mallets) look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people playing croquet on a grassy area. One adult is holding a mallet, preparing to strike a ball through a hoop, while some children and adults look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a girl playing croquet. She is preparing to stricke a ball using a mallet. There is an adult, also on the green, pointing down to something on the ground.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, croquet, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of three people setting up a display inside and outside large van. Two of the people are inside the van. They are each holding a croquet mallet. The third person is standing at ground level below, pulling down the van's retractable metal stairs.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, healthy bones bus, education, information, outreach, victorian ladies bowls association, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a woman posing for a photo with a plastic skeleton. They are both seated on plastic chairs, which have been placed on the ground in front of a large van.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, healthy bones bus, education, information, outreach, victorian ladies bowls association, skeleton, bridget bones, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000

In 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) participated in a community expo (location unknown). The AFV brought along its recently launched Healthy Bones Bus (a mobile information and education resource funded by the Victorian Ladies Bowls Association), conducted a Tai Chi demonstration, and gave people the opportunity to try out the game of croquet.Colour photo of a small group of people taking part in some Tai Chi exercise demonstration.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, community expo, tai chi demonstration, 2000