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Orbost & District Historical Society
calendar, Old Views of Gippsland 2015, 2014
This is one of a series of calendars compiled and published by east Gippsland Historical Society.This is a useful reference tool.A 2015 stapled calendar, titled "Old Views of Gippsland". On the pale green coloured front is a black/white photograph of a Bowling Club Opening Day 7 December 1901 in front of trees in botanical gardens in the background. The photograph is credited as from the Ron Yeats Collection. The calendar contains early photographs of East Gippsland, one for each month. There is a hole for hanging. The title is at the top and the year at the bottom in black print. calendar-old-views-gippsland-2015 photographs-historic-gippsland -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS OF SPECIAL EVENTS
.1 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAMES ESMOND FESTIVAL - PARADE IN FRASER STREET, PEOPLE LINED UP WATCHING .2 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF MAKING THE FILM MAD MAX - MOTORBIKES PARKED IN FRONT OF SHOPS .3 THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF OPENING OF THE WAREHOUSE SHOWING THE OFFICIALS INCL. NEIL NEWITT AND THE PEOPLE OF CLUNES .4 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLOATS - A TRACTOR AND A TRUCK IN A PARADE. THE TRUCK IS THE FLOAT FROM THE BOWLING CLUBesmond festival, mad max filming, opening of warehouse, bowling club float -
Orbost & District Historical Society
button accordion, 1930's
This instrument was given to Allan White on 24.8.1935 by his grandfather. Allan White came to Orbost in 1946. He was firstly a share fvarmer on 3 farms then in business - saddler and bike shop with his brother Eric. Then withG.P. Motors as the RACV man. Allan was a "ham radio" operator and involved with Rotary, Rifle and Bowling clubs, also with the Presbyterian Church.A Mezon button accordion with a tan coloured canite carrying case. it has 3 bass valves and 10 treble valves.On front of case : MEZON Superior Manufacturer On accordion : MEZON accordion Made in Germany On end : steel reeds Hand engraved : 24.8.35 Corner pieces : MEZON Trade mark Made in Saxony musical-instrument button-accordion white-allan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- Club members outside Clubhouse, c1950
Black and white photograph. "Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club L to R: W. Wademan, J. Archbold, H. Dowsing, A.J. Roberts, Sec. W. Bamford, S.H. Hunt, Moulder, G. Young, Tom Roberts, J Tancoe, Pres. Webber (?). -
Clunes Museum
Document - INVOICE, MAY 1889
.1 INVOICE TO THOS FAWCETT FROM G.C. SYMONS, IRONMONGER, TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDER ETC. DATED MAY 1889 .2 PAPER ENVELOPE WITH CLUNES HIGHLIGHTS PRINTED ONTO THE FRONT OF THE ENVELOPE.2 PRINTED IN BLACK INK ON ENVELOPE FRONT: CLUNES HISTORIC GOLD TOWN 32 KM N.W. BALLARAT, GOLF SWIMMING PROSPECTING BOWLING ANGLING HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY PRINTED IN BLACK INK ON EVELOPE BACK: CLUNES VIC 3370clunes, merchants, thos fawcett, gc symons, invoice -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Caulfield Park Bowling Club
This file contains five items. Two original photographs of the remains of Caulfield Park Bowling Club after the fire of 1977, date unknown. An article on the opening of the greens at Caulfield Park Sports Club from the CAULFIELD/ PORT PHILLIP LEADER dated 30/08/2011. An article on a competition that Caulfield Park Sports Club participated in to support the Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation, dated 25/10/2011. An article on the Caulfield Park lawn bowls team being crowned the champions of the Sandbelt region bowls competition and their advancement to the regional playoffs. From the CAULFIELD/ PORT PHILLIP LEADER dated 10/04/2012. An article on the Caulfield Park bowling club ladies team’s win of the 2013 Victorian State Fours Title at Bendigo. GLEN EIRA/ PORT PHILLIP LEADER dated 07/05/2013.caulfield park bowling club, caulfield, caulfield park sports club, entertainment, competitions, aer mixed pairs challenge, alcohol education rehabilitation foundation, mccarthy ann, meltzer sel, sandbelt, pekelman marion, macaulay desiree, victorian state fours title, clubs, associations, organisations, societies, sports, recreations, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, lawn bowls, sporting clubs, competitions, sports grounds, sports people -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Croquet Club Foundation
The foundation members of the Croquet Club, which is one of the oldest such clubs in the Goulburn Valley.|The Croquet Club for ladies was formed in 1913. In the years to follow the Lawn Bowls and Croquet Clubs worked together in close cooperation.|In 1937 the Bowling and Croquet Clubs cooperated in securing the pavilion of the defunct Tennis Club as a useful addition to their buildings.|At a General Meeting held 19 December 1970, it was regretfully decided to disband due to lack of sufficient members.tatura, recreations, games, sports, costume, female -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, House Removal. Victoria Street Rob Holloway, July 1996
7103 - House with auction removal sign. -1 The view across the road to central park -2 View from the side showing seedling house and Stawell Bowling club -3 Showing the house on the truck looking towards the cab of the truck. -4 Looking back towards the house on the truck -5 The house on the truck just before turning a corner6 colour photographs showing the parks and gardens superintendents house streetscape -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Blazer, British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962, 1962
The British Empire & Commonwealth Games took place at the Dalkeith Bowling Club in Perth, Western Australia from 19 November until 1 December 1962. The bowls competition started several days before the official opening of the Commonwealth Games. The published list of representatives does not include William Forrest Passmore so it is assumed that he was an emergency or one of the support staff.Green wool blazer owned by William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale (1901-1980). The pocket is embroidered with the Australian Coat of Arms, underneath which is embroidered the image of a lawn bowl and the date 1962. The owners name is sewn at the back of neck. Label: "W Passmore"lawn bowls - victoria - australia, british empire and commonwealth games - perth 1962, sports - lawn bowls, lawn bowls - commonwealth games uniforms, william forrest passmore -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Junction, Herald & Weekly Times, 1962
This is an aerial oblique image looking north. It shows Kew Junction before construction of VicRoads (Country Roads Board), Murphy's (Leo's) supermarket, and office towers. It also shows a building on the land now known as the Raoul Wallenberg Reserve, the Kew Municipal Offices in Walpole Street, and St Paul's School for the Blind in Fernhurst Grove, and Kew Bowling Club in Wellington Street.An aerial photograph of Kew Junction, showing the intersection of High Street South, Studley Park Road, Princess Street, High Street and Denmark Street. A number of buildings, now demolished can be identified in the photo, including Jellis’ Bakeries on the corner of Princess Street and Studley Park Road." Annotation on reverse: "Kew Historical Society from Mr L. H. Chinner".kew junction, aerial photograph (kew), oblique aerial, st paul's school for the blind, kew municipal offices, high street kew, studley park road, kew war memorial, kew post office, kew police station, kew court house, high street south, kew, wellington street kew, denmark street kew -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Badge Collection
This is a collection ranging in dates from 1917 to the 1980s. It reflects a range of local and national organisations supported by people in the community. These include local schools such as the Wodonga Central School and Wodonga High School and local sporting clubs including the Wodonga Football Club and the Wodonga Bowling Club. National organisations like Red Cross, the Returned Soldiers' League, Legacy and the CWA are also represented.This collection commemorates a range of local and national organisations supported by community members throughout the 20th century.A collection of 50 different badges to commemorate a range of organisations and events. Included are several ANZAC Day and Legacy badges. Also in the collection are badges for Girl Guides, several sports clubs, Red Cross, Red Triangle Day 1917, the CFA and some church groups.commemorative badges, memorabilia, service organisations -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1994
A lawn bowls contest in 1994. Melbourne Legacy held regular bowls tournaments for Legatees. Some events were as a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy are seen with the trophy. The event was held annually and was a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees. Often the tournament was held at Malvern RSL Bowling Club. This appears to be a different venue.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo x 6 of a bowls tournament final in 1994.Paper note says 'Bowls Final - 1994. Buckley Park - Winners. MCC - Runners Up.'legatee event, bowls, fundraiser, trophy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 4 APRIL 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen typed pages, the date 4.4.51 written at the top of first page. Some corrections in red ink. In the format for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Easter Fair, the Bowling Carnival, the Bendigo Bands, police cooperation at the Fair, Bendigo Grass Tennis Courts, Parks and Gardens Committee.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. mayor. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Earl Ewers, "Ballaarat Begonia Festival - 1971", Sep. 2011
Yields information about the form of advertising the Ballarat Begonia Festival undertook and the relationship with Victour, the Victorian Govt. Tourist Bureau.Colour photocopy of a advertising brochure for the 1971 Ballaarat Begonia Festival - copied onto two A3 sheets. Has a map of the city showing the tram tracks, bowling greens, parks, and various locations. Gives Places to visit, programmes and Victour addresses and details. Originally published by the Ballaarat Begonia Festival Association and the Greater Ballarat Association and printed by Hedges and Bell. Three copies held. See Reg Item 2154 for the actual festival programme.trams, tramways, begonia festival, ballarat, map -
Clunes Museum
Album - PHOTO ALBUM
COLLINS PLACE - FOUR SHOP FRONTS IN FRASER STREET. 3 HAVE BEEN RESTORED. PRIVATE GARDENS SPILLING INTO STREET. CLUNES BOWLING CLUB - ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - CLUNES POST OFFICE - TOWN HALL & COURT HOUSE - R.S.L. BUILDING - A.N.Z BANK - 2 FORMER PUBS REFURBISHED I.E KEEBLES, THE RAILWAY HOTEL - MASONIC LODGE - FREE LIBRARYPHOTOGRAPH ALBUM DEPICTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN CLUNESlocal history, book, album, buildings -
RMIT Design Archives
Work on paper - Design drawings, Sketch of Lepidoptera Chair or 'Lepi' winner of the 2009 Cecily and Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Award
The name of this chair, Lepidoptera, refers to the insect species of moths and butterflies as LeAmon drew upon the anatomy of a butterfly to develop the concept of the chair?s structure, colour and pattern. Another key feature of the design was the use of textile remnants from automotive textile manufacturer Autofab,recalling LeAmon's redeployment of leather offcuts from the manufacture of cricket balls to make her 'Bowling Arm' series of bangles.industrial design, furniture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - James Trewartha
James “Jinger” Trewartha was a well known cricketer in the Bendigo District Cricket Association in the 1890s, playing for the Long Gully Cricket Club. James was born in 1871 in Sandhurst to Abraham and Sarah (nee Traverton) Trewartha. He was the second eldest son with seven brothers and five sisters. In the late 1880s the family moved to Milroy Street, Ironbark. James and his brother Albert played in the BDCA premiership teams of 1896/97, 1897/98, 1898/99, 1900/01, 1901/02. Long Gully Cricket Club 1894 – 95. Long Gully joined the BDCA. James Trewartha was first recorded playing in the BDCA. He took an outstanding 8 wickets for 10 runs in one match. 1897 – 98 Trewartha played in a Bendigo XVIII against an England XI. Trewartha won the BDCA Bowling Average. 1898 – 99 Trewartha won the BDCA Bowling Average. At the 1899 annual banquet of the L.G.C.C., James Trewartha was presented with a gold watch and chain, subscribed for by the District’s cricketers. (10866.1) 1901 – 02 Trewartha won the BDCA Bowling Average. 1903 – 04 Last record of Trewartha playing in the BDCA. 1904 – 05 Long Gully left the BDCA. James Trewartha never married. He moved to South Melbourne in 1910 to live with his mother and sister Mary Ann (Polly) Angwin. James Trewartha died on 9 September 1926 when hit by a train. He is buried in Fawkner Cemetery. Black and white photograph of James Trewartha mounted on dark brown board. the photograph shows a man standing in front of a backdrop showing a bridge and foliage. The man is dressed in cricket whites (shirt and trousers) with a striped tie and cricket cap. Embroidered on the cap "L.G.C.C. 1897 - 8 PREMIERS"Written in pen on the back of the photograph "J. TREWARTHA LONG GULLY C.C.long gully cricket club, j trewartha, james trewartha, cricket, jinger, "jinger" trewartha, bdca, bendigo district cricket association -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Collection - Personal - Dorothy Anderson
Organisations that Dorothy Anderson belonged to included many items to represent their clubs eg. badges, spoons, activities eg. crocheting. Dorothy lived in Tawonga indicating that those clubs existed in the town/area and were typical of regional areas of the time. These items were the property of Tawonga Citizen, Mrs Dorothy Anderson, who passed away in 2014, aged 90 years. She belonged to local clubs which existed in the area and acquired memorabilia belonging to those clubs and activities thus giving an insight into the life of women in regional towns. A personal collection of memorabilia stored in a black and cream solid but torn carry case with handle and broken clasp. Items include spoons, trophies, serviette rings name tags, member bar, pins, tea towel brooches, embroidered and crotchet items dance card pocket, birthday card, photos, pocket watch, bell, medals. Organisations: Tawonga Bowling club, CWA, Redcross, Doilies. Also refer to KVHS 0991 and KVHS 0992 Bogong Hotel On top of case written in blue biro: Laurie Anderson, Tawonga / via Wodonga / Phone No. 17tawonga., dorothy anderson, clubs, cwa, red cross, bowling club, memorabilia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bowls Set
Bowls set, square leather case with 3 gold initials printed on front although one has been scratched out.." H. R. - " Has metal handle and locking device at sides, metal reinforced corners, 2 loose leather straps at back (perhaps for attaching lid). Case has leather dividers that create 4 compartments inside. Contains 4 wooden bowling balls. "WD Hensell Standard". Case and balls in worn condition. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bowls, games, wd hensell standard, bowls set, entertainment, sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: LETTER TO THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER 1964?
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page, titled 'The Editor, Bendigo Advertiser', unsigned and undated, but found in a 1964-65 sequence. Letter seems to indicate the date is sometime in 1964 when Oliver was Mayor. The letter relates to a proposed loan, by the City Council, to the North Bendigo Bowling Club, and the generally unsatisfactory repayment history of Council loans to sporting bodies.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo advertiser. north bendigo bowling club. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 7 JUNE 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Thirteen typed pages dated 7 June 1951. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : taxis, Golden Square Bowling Club, the Garbage collector, the Showgrounds conveniences, the Bendigo Centenary, the Mayor's Blanket Appeal, the Mayoral Ball, the King's Birthday Honour List, Lands Reclamation.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo ' the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Mr Anderson', Auburn Heights Bowling Club, 1906
Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, opened the Auburn Heights Recreation Club in Barkers Road in December 1904. Two years later the greens were improved and a new croquet lawn established. In September 1906, a ceremony was held to open these and also the new pavilion designed by Harry Tompkins.Rare early image of an important sports club in Kew1/4 plate glass negative (and accompanying print) of a scene at the opening of the new greens and croquet lawn at the Auburn Heights Recreation Club in 1906. A player at the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, identified as a Mr Anderson in faint writing on the sleeve of the glass negative, considers his next bowl. His attire, and that of the players in the other photos would indicate that players were expected to wear a shirt, tie and jacket at the Club, but when bowling, waistcoats were acceptable.auburn heights recreation club, barkers road, kew -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute, 2016, 13/05/2016
The newly renovated Kyneton Mechanics Institute is located next to the Kyneton Bowling Club. It features heritage décor, beautifully restored meeting rooms of various sizes and the main hall which seats approximately 200. A community space suited to exhibitions, theatre, business and private functions. This venue is managed by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. (http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Community_Facilities/Find_a_Facility/Kyneton_Mechanics_Institute, accessed 18/10/2016)The former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute. former kyneton mechanics' institute, kyneton, library -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Journal - Documents, Ringwood Croquet Club, Minutes of the Ringwood Croquet Club 1931-1947
The records of the Ringwood Croquet Club given to Gail Abbe - Archivist for safe - keeping with the request that they may be borrowed should the club require them for reference - 10-Dec-1993.Minutes of Ringwood Croquet Club from 1931 to 1947. Includes formation meeting held on 8th September 1931 at Ringwood Town Hall. The Moyoress, Mrs Honora Blood convened the meeting and occupied the chair. At that stage, the Ringwood Bowling Club had been formed. Men joined the croquet club in years to come. The Constitution was adopted with club colours blue, orange and green at a special meeting on the 6th October 1931 at the Town Hall under the presidency of Honora Blood. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KANGAROO FLAT LADIES BOWLING CLUB 1961
Black and white photograph showing sixteen ladies dressed in uniform. Inscriptions: on back - Kangaroo Flat Ladies Bowling Club 1961. Sitting - Mrs Read, Mrs Hanbridge Vice Pres., Mrs Boromeo President, Mrs Danson Sec. Mrs Yanner, Mrs Ipsen. Back row L to R - Mrs Aisbett, Mrs Moller, Mrs Johanson, Mrs Rowe, Mrs Allan, Mrs Smith, Mrs Grocott, Mrs Pearmain, Mrs Bulford, Mrs Mulqueen.Herald Sunperson, group, sports team -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISTORY: WILLIAM WARBOYS BATSON
Family History - William Warboys BATSON 1815-1907. Mention in text of research being done at the Bendigo Library and cover of document has 'Mr Batson 9th? Bendigo Bowling Club; Family History etc.' handwritten. Otherwise, there appears to be no reference to Bendigo in the text of this document. Family settled in Geelong area with children later at Nhill and Clifton Hill. Account of journey to Australia in the 'Travancore' (1849) - one of three ships with immigrants settled by Dr. John Dunmore Lang. Location:person, individual, william warboys batson, william warboys batson. dr john dunmore lang. travancore. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Feb 2010 pdf, February 2010
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 15 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2010. Notices for the meeting February 28th , subscriptions due, and this is 50th Anniversary of CMHS. Water flooded Joyce Park, the grounds of the Cottage and a little seeped into Grace Lewis Room in December 2009 when a water main at the neighbouring Bowling Club burst, but little damage occurred and the Glen Eira Council will install drainage pipes between Box Cottage and the Bowling Club. In January, 2 brush tailed possums had taken up residence in the Barn and after failed attempts by Helen and Dennis to move them, Glen Eira Council relocated them. A description of the establishment of Cobb & Co Coaches by Freeman Cobb in 1853, for cartage between Melbourne and the Ports but they soon began transporting people and mail to the gold fields around Victoria. 3 photocopied photographs of Cobb & Co Coaches and 1 photo of the 2 Possums CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / February 2010 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, maynard dennis, melbourne, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, lewis grace, cobb freeman, cobb and co coaches, ballarat, goldfields, gold miners, bendigo, castlemaine, governor latrobe, victoria, sydney road, sutherland alexander, chinese gold miners -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 24-10-95 P3. Big Money for Council. Eastland sites up for sale.By Andrew MeathMaroondah City Council will receiove more than $8.5 million from the trustees of Eastland Shopping Centre if the sale of the Ringwood Bowling Club and nearby car park goes ahead. However, the agreement must first be approved by Local Government Minister Roger Hallam and Treasurer Alan Stockdale.` -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, McInnes, Gary et al, Bentleigh Cricket Club : Our Century of Cricket 1909- 2008 : It's a Grand Old Flag, 2008
The history of the Bentleigh Cricket Club from 1909- 2008132p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports (some col.) ; non-fictionThe history of the Bentleigh Cricket Club from 1909- 2008bentleigh, cricket, awards, trophy, bowling, batting, members, century, club, statistics, history, heritage.