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Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
The pumpkin in this photograph was an award winner and was grown by Fred Mundy Snr. It weighed 194 lbs (approx. 88 kgs). Pumpkins were grown widely on Orbost farms and used to feed pigs. There was usually a competition for the heaviest or biggest pumpkin at the annual Orbost agricultural Show.This photograph is associated with the history of pumpkin growing in the Orbost district.A small black / white photograph of man with three children sitting in a hollowed out pumpkin in water. An Australian flag is on the left side of the pumpkin.on back - "Alec Cameron, Mr Fred Mundy" ; "Record pumpkin - Mr Fred Mundy 194lbs"mundy-fred pumpkins-orbost -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior of old sugar shed, corner Rouse and Johnson Streets, Port Melbourne, Elizabeth Rodda, May 1999
Not an entry to sugar shed photographic competition 1999, but one of several prints donated by second prize winner Elizabeth Rodda at the award presentation. She hadn't entered this because she felt other entrants hadn't had the opportunity of photographing the interior as she had.B&W laserprint signed by photographer Elizabeth Rodda of the interior of the old sugar shed at Rouse and Johnson Sts, and donated to the society following our 1999 photographic competitionbuilt environment - industrial, elizabeth rodda -
Federation University Art Collection
Charcoal on paper, 'In Our Own Backyard' by Michelle Nelson, 2009
Winner of the 2008 Lucato Peace Price, a University of Ballarat art prize promoting peace over war sponsored by George Lucato. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed drawing.art, artwork, michelle nelson, nelson, lucato peace prize, aboriginal, aborigine, available -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF AWARDS & PRIZES FOR THE YEAR 2001
Booklet titled La Trobe University Australia Annual Presentation of Awards and Prizes for the Year 2001. Bendigo Campus. Date on the front cover 23 July 2002. Cover is cream and black. In the front is a Message from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael J. Osborne. Photo of La Trobe University, Bundoora campus. Also in the booklet is the Order of Proceedings, Prize Winners 2001 - School Awards, Prize Winners 2001 - School of Arts and Education, School of Business and Technology, School of Health and Environment, Faculty Awards, University Awards, Scholarships for 2002 and Staff Excellence in Teaching Awards 2001. There is also information of The Armorial Bearings, The Mace and The Origins of the Academic Dress, Colors of Academic Regalia at La Trobe University, The D. M. Myers University Medal and Charles Joseph La Trobe.education, bendigo, la trobe university bendigo campus, la trobe university annual presentation of awards & prizes for the year 2001, professor michael j osborne, charles joseph la trobe -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tray, Valhalla Trophy (Tray)
Valhalla Trophy (Tray) Donor: Fred Moylan and syndicate Deed of Gift: Yes (see attachment) Fred Moylan, Even Macgregor and Ken McBriar were all past Commodores of RBYC and together with Malcolm McEachern were the owners of the yacht Valhalla. Valhalla was launched in 1910 as a cruising yawl, then in 1911 was rigged as a cutter for racing. She was 40 feet long and built for Percy Hedges, a past Commodore of RBYC. Horace Petley was also one of its crew in the early years. The Valhalla trophy was donated when the syndicate finally sold their boat and is awarded to the winner of the Division 2 summer aggregate series on PHD handicap. First Winner: Hot Shot, Graham Noel 1998/99 valhalla, moylan, phd, division 2, deed of gift -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Aiden Klemmer, A day at Montsalvat, 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat, justus jorgensen -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Kimmy Nguyen Thoi, Unforseen companionship; vivre en harmonie, 29 April 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Molly McFarlane, Volume III, July 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Ingrid Everett-Majewski, The Bluestone Chapel, April 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Jemimah Lavis, Window, 21 August 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat, third place -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Cleo Farago, Through the blossom light, September 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Yirong Huang, Enliven, 2 September 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat, first place -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Samuel Lei, Spiritual Resonance, 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Rachael Krialis, Whispers of Time, 30 July 2023
Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat, great hall -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy, 1938
The winner of the race - Jack Baker was a cycling commentator In the 1920s, in the 1930s he cycled around Australia. In 1937 he rode in Europe and England representing Bruce Small for Malvern Star. Jack was well known for his commentary at races at the Geelong velodrome track after the war. The presentation of this trophy is another indicator of the popularity and importance placed on cycling races in regional areas during the early to mid 20th century.Silver plated cup on bakelite stand with engravings on the cup. The cup has two handles and a city of Geelong badge adhered to the stem."GWCC/1938/33 Mile Road Race/Pres By/F.W. Walker/Won By/J.J. Baker/Hcap Scratch Time 1hr27min12sec"geelong, cycling, club, gwcc, 1938, 33 mile road race, f.w. walker, j.j. baker -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883
An A4 photocopy of awards made at the 1853 Amsterdam Exhibitionnon-fictionAn A4 photocopy of awards made at the 1853 Amsterdam Exhibitionschwerkolt august, smith l l dr, exhibits, awards -
Geelong Cycling Club
Sash, 1952
The sash was awarded to G. Lunardelli as the winner of the Senior 20 mile Road Championship for GWCC. Lunardelli came out from Trieste, Italy after World War 11 and worked for the Geelong Water Board. Lunardelli subsequently ceased full time cycling in order to make a living.This award indicates the important influence that immigrants had on the popularity and depth of cycling at the time in the Geelong region. Cycling was and continues to be very popular in Europe.Burgundy satin sash with gold tassel finish at one end. It has faded gold embossed inscriptions on it."Geelong West Cycling Club/1952 Senior 20 Mile Unpaced/Road Championship/ Won by G. LUNARDELLI/Time 56mins5 2/5 seconds"sash; geelong west cycling club; lunardelli; 1952; road championship; -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Bow Wow Bowerbird
Winner of Expressions 2004 Wool Quilt prize. The stitch as a measure of time is explored in this quilt. It is from a series i have been working on about my local environment. Shaped by time and the elements, Bow Wow Gorge us visited by more than 150 bird species.Quilt is a combination of silk, wool, baft, linen, and rayon thread. Two halves of the quilt have been hand sewn together and are a rusty red and grey in colour with small blue patches using plant dyes. Machine stitched, hand sewn, and applique, the quilt has long pockets and panels added to the back.Bow Wow Bowerbird 2004 Pamela Fitzsimonhandicrafts quilting textile, national wool museum, fitzsimons, ms pamela, geelong, victoria, handicrafts, quilting, textile -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 3/04/2006
Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 3/04/2006
Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 3/04/2006
Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case. Stawell Gift 1954 John Hayesjohn hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Bell, Briggs Marine Trophy (Bell)
Briggs Marine Trophy (Bell) Donor: Geoff Adams Briggs Marine Deed of Gift: No The trophy is awarded twice each year for each of the spring and summer Twilight Pursuit Series sailed of Wednesday evenings. Extras are not allowed. First Winner: Phoenix, David Meik 1999/2000 briggs, twilight, pursuit -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Trophy, Brian Branelley Trophy
Brian Branelley Trophy Donor: Brian's wife Deed of Gift: No Donated by his wife on his death, Brian owned the Jubilee yacht Zest BJ24. The trophy is awarded to the second place-getter of the Mornington Australia Regatta. First Winner: Stella, L. N. Pound 1983 jubilees, branelley, zest -
Victorian Bands' League
Postcard, Malvern Tramways Band, 1921, c. 1921
The Malvern Tramways Band (Stonnington City Brass) was one of the leading brass bands in Victoria and Australia for many years. The conductor, Mr Harry Shugg, arrived to conduct the band in 1915 having previously been conductor of the Geelong Harbour Trust Band. Harry Shugg went on to conduct the band for an amazing 31 years where they won numerous competitions. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten message dated 16/12/1921 from Harry Shugg to a M. W. BoinaThis postcard is significant as it presents an photo of a very famous band and their conductor. It is also significant as it has a message on the back written by Mr Harry Shugg with no address which means that the postcard was handed to the recipient. It is part of a series of four postcards which show the different groups that Harry Shugg conducted over his lifetime.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on a postcard. On the back is a hand written message.Back: Printed: "Postcard", "Kodak Australia" "Correspondence | Address Only" Vertical print: " Muntz Studio, Malvern" Message: "To M. W. Boina, Wishing the Compliments of the Season Harry Shugg (Winners South St 1921)"malvern tramways band, stonnington city brass, brass band, victorian bands' association, victorian bands' league, harry shugg -
Pyrenees Shire Council
painting, The Pyrenees from Old Shirley Road by Frank Kunz, 2016
significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culturelandscape scene of Pyrenees ranges in two partssigned: F Kunz (lower left) verso: THE PYRENEES FROM OLD SHIRLEY ROAD 2016 verso (affixed): 2018 Beaufort Agricultural Society Pyrenees Shire Council Aquisitive Prize Winner FRANK KUNZ -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BELT, BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 1st AIF, Bendigo Independent Newspaper 1916, 1916
Refer to Cat 6631P J.A. Fleming for his service history. Pte Condic. This would be Pte James Andrew Condick No 15, enlisted 26.2.1916 age 30 years 7 months in D Coy 38th Bn, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital in England he rejoins 38th Bn in the field on 15.1.1917, transfers to 3rd Div Salvage Coy 21.1.1917, WIA 30.4.1918 Gassed, he returns to Australia late 1919.This is a broad leather belt, made in 2 pieces, hemmed at top and bottom edge. It has a large rectangular buckle which is engraved. The belt has three tarnished silver shields which are engraved. Between the shields are diamond shaped "holes", red, white and blue alternatively. The buckle is engraved. There are blank spaces of 5 missing winner's or other shields.The buckle is engraved: - "Presented to Champion Boxer of 38th Regiment A.I.F. by the Bendigo Independent Pty Ltd. Victoria Australia." On three shields:- 1.”Won by Pte Condic, June 1916, Bendigo” 2. “Won by WO Fleming J.A. HMAT Ronic August 1916” (“Ronic” This should be "Runic"'). 3. “Won by 2 LT Fleming J.A. Salisbury November 1916”boxing belt, aif, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Narranda & District Netball Ass 1840-1970, 2011
This is a booklet giving information on the Nirranda & District Netball Association Inc. It is a 40th anniversary publication. This association was formed in 1971 with Nirranda, Nirranda South, AllansForest, Curdievale and Commingle the competing teams. In 1991 the competing teams were AllansForest, Nullawarre North, Nirranda and Nirranda South and these clubs continued until 2010 when a new format saw individual teams playing under the administration of the Association. The Association continues today.This book is of interest as a record of the Nirranda & District Netball Association. Nirranda is a small settlement 28 kilometres south east of Warrnambool and its history and activities are of interest to the surrounding districts. Netball is the most popular sport for women in the area and the clubs are mostly allied with the local football teams. This is a soft cover booklet of 52 pages. The cover has a white background with a stylized sketch of two netballers (wire sculptures) standing on a windmill frame and throwing at a netball ring with decorative columns on the side. The sketch is in black, green and grey tonings. The booklet contains a Foreword, Personal Profiles, Extracts from Association Minutes and records of competition winners. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: ‘40 Years Nirranda & District Netball Association Inc, 40th Anniversary Re-union’. nirranda & district netball association, history of nirranda, warrnambool history -
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Cactus Cup
“The Squadron’s Most Prestigious Trophy” THE CACTUS STORY Years ago a story was told of a Donkey which lived in the desert. The standard of living was poor, and the main course on the menu when things were tough was cactus. The Donkey accepted the good with the bad, and in bad seasons it was always cactus. One day during his wanderings he came to a high fence. On the other side of the fence was lush grass and all sorts of vegetation and animals in prime condition. The Donkey said to a horse, “things look good in there, how does one get in”. The horse said “go down to the end of this fence, and you will come to a gate, there will be someone at the get, ask to get in”. The Donkey went to the end of the fence, found the gate and asked to get in. The horse at the gate said, “what do you want to come in for, all of us are geldings?”. The Donkey said “if that is the case, it is back to the cactus for me”. It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club, when during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of money. A lot of members were out of work, and each Monday many would front up for the jobs that were offering or those who missed out went back to the dole or as many put it “Back to the Cactus”. The “Cactus Cup” race, to be free of entrance fees, was an idea conceived by H.A. (Toby) Armstrong, soon to be backed by Bert Bryant, Ivor Bowles and Jim Thorpe. It was First sailed March 25, 1922, when 9 yachts on sealed handicaps, raced over a 5 mile rectangular course for a small Trophy donated by Jim E. Thorpe and the winning crew of the yacht Helen, skippered by D.Dowse, entertained at a café after the race by the instigators of the race. The next contest was April 12, 1930, for another small trophy also donated by Jim Thorpe, and the crew of the winning yacht Petrel, skippered by Stan Gamble, later on having to arrange for a mussel supper to the extent of Trophy money at an informal musical evening held in the spar room. From then on races for the Cactus Cup became an annual event. In time the format was changed to result in the crew of the first winning yacht having to collect mussels from the pier on the first Saturday of July, cook and prepare them for a no charge informal supper and entertainment evening held in the spar room, towards which the Club provided a keg of Beer. Member Bob Ellis had a special song for the occasion, “Up at Tumba Bloody Rumba shooting Kanga Bloody Roos”. Jim Thorpe then agreed to purchase a Perpetual Cup to be named the Cactus Cup. As guest of honor at the Cactus Supper Evening, May 1940, a dinner suit function in the Spar room, he presented the Cup along with Replica to Barney Snider who won with Eun-Na-Mara. Soon entries became few, for reason nobody wanted to win because of the penalty of having to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. In the interest of the contest and its revival, it was decided that the crew of the last yacht to finish had to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. On the death of Jim E Thorpe in 1944, the trophy, along with its annual replicas, were then provided for by Ivor Bowles until his death in 1970. In time for reason of pollution, the collecting of mussels from the pier was discontinued, so Otto Meik the new provider decided that the format be changed and be replaced by a supper on the day of the race, consisting of bottle mussels, beer and frankfurts. Following the death of Otto Meik in 1979, with no provider for the trophy of replicas, the Squadron in the early 80’s broke tradition by introducing race entry fees. In 2006 the Cactus Cup Tradition was reinstituted by a donation from J.H. (Bert) Ferris – RMYS historian. The Cactus Cup is now free to enter once again for all. The race is run early and a late afternoon feast of mussels and frankfurts is eaten afterwards.Deep sectioned Silver Cup, 300mm high to lip, tapering to thick plain stem flaring out to stepped footing, has two shaped handles. Silver Lid with Donkey positioned on shaped dome. Overall height 110mm. Cup stands on 145mm high round black base with stepped footing, surrounded with Silver winner inscription band.ROYAL ST. KILDA YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL CACTUS CUP INAUGURATED 1922 INSTIGATED BY H.A. ARMSTRONG ESQ. ORIGINAL CUP PRESENTED BY J.E. THORPE ESQ.cactus cup, trophy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Honour Board, SRC Eric McGrath Award Honour Board, 1962 - 1971
Eric McGrath was a Humanities teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines.Timber Honour Board with the names of the winners of the Eric McGrath Award written in gold leaf. 1962 K. Rogers 1963 T. Brauer 1964 K.G. Whittford 1965 T.J. Barnett 1966 L.J. Weybury 1967 B.N. Livingston 1968 K.F. O'Brien 1969 Miss G.N. Nunn 1970 Miss D.V. Tapscott 1971 A. Morrison eric mcgrath, k. rogers, t. brauer, k.g. whitford, t.j. barnett, l.j. weybury, b.n. livingston, k.f. o'brien, g.n. nunn, d.v. tappscott, a. morrison -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHAMPIONS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Champions: winners of the A grade baseball premiership in 1939, Golden Square Baseball Club. Back row from left: E. Milne, J. Trevorah, W. Hands, J. Manning. Front row: T. Hall, R. Chellew, R. Bennetts, F. Griffiths, B. Forbes. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were