Blind bowler Gloria Pascoe could be the first totally blind bowler playing Pennant competition. She competes at the Tooronga Bowling Club's B1 Pennant team and has represented Australia in the 1980 Paralympics as well as international tournaments.1 page taken from AFB publication with image of blind bowlernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, gloria pascoe, recreation

Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green Ringwood Council Chaplain appointed Sir George Knox Memorial appeal launched at Ringwood Town Hall "New Theatre" group at St Paul's Hall. Official opening of Ringwood Ladies' Bowling club season Ringwood East CWA birthday celebration Maroondah Pre-School fundraiser with Gerry Gee and Ron Blaskett, and helicopter rides.

Made for the representatives of the VTBA, (Victorian Tramways Bowls Association) lawn bowling club, for attaching to a blazer or jacket to be worn at functions or events. Most likely made by the clothing workshops at Hawthorn. The purpose of the yellow/green stripe is unknown on the 3rd copy.Demonstrates the badges or pocket patches used by the VTBA members.Set of three cloth badges or patches for sewing onto a jacket pocket - two black cloth, gold lettering with MMTB logo in gold and one with green and yellow stripes on the top.vtba, lawn bowls, tramways, mmtb, fred turner

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 26-7-95, P 1. GOVT PROBES LAND DEAL The proposed multi-million dollar sale of the Ringwood Bowling Club site to retail giant Coles Myer, is currently being investigated by the State Government. Local Government minister, Roger Hallam, confirmed the Office of Local Government investigation this week.`

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 (?).

Joan Huston and Rosa McCall, members of the Sunbury & bDistrict Heritage Association were attending an afternoon tea organised by Hume City Council that was held at the Sunbury Bowling Club in April 2015. The people who attended the function were recipients of local community grants. A coloured photograph of three ladies standing at a table which has been set out with food.joan houston, rosa mccall, sunbury & district heritage association inc, community grants, hume city council, afternoon tea

Made for the representatives of the VTBA, (Victorian Tramways Bowling Association) lawn bowling club, worn at competitions to identify bowlers from the various teams. The second items showed that the bowler was a past President as well. Third copy has a different layout to the first, fitted with hat clips.Demonstrates the hat bands used by the VTBA members.Set of two hat bands - navy blue cotton with the insignia or details sewn in white cotton. 3rd copy has the word "Tramways" under the letter V.vtba, lawn bowls, tramways, mmtb, fred turner, hat bands

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

This bag belonged to Harry Perry and was donated by his son Trevor Perry. Harry Perry was the son of Jacob Perry, Shire Councillor, a farmer and Boer war veteran. Harry Perry's father, Jacob Perry, was a member of the inaugural Orbost Bowling Club. The Bowling Club was founded in 1929, by a group of farmers and businessmen. They set about providing a sporting icon for the town. Six rinks were constructed on the current site using horse drawn scoops and drags. The "Back to Orbost” 1937 book, describes the greens as "a bit rough for the first two seasons but now compare favourably with most country greens". Funds for the construction were raised by the issue of debentures at £5 each, and subscriptions were £1/1s/0d ($2.10). (info. Margaret Smith)Lawn bowling” is an outdoor game that has been popular for centuries. Bowling clubs play a significant role in community recreation needs. Members of the Perry family were inaugural members of the Orbost Bowling Club.A brown leather bowls bag. It has a zipper around the sides and metal studs on the bottom. There are carrying straps at the top.bag personal-effects bowling-bag recreation sport perry-harry

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

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.

``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.`

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

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.

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.

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 24-8-94, P 7. News watch. Cloud over trust by Leonora Elliot-Bruce The new Ringwood mayor has changed the ball game in council deliberations over Eastland's expansion and the future of the Ringwood Bowling Club's Miles Ave site. On the casting vote of the new mayor, Cr Neil Macdonald, negotiations have been taken out of the hands of a special commitee and into full council.`

Typed letterLetter addressed to W.W.Cock Esq., Hon Sec Ringwood Bowling Club, giving permission for the Club to have full control of the ground and its assets should the site in Bamford Park be used for a Bowling Green and Croquet Lawns. Signed by A.F.B.Long, Town Clerk, Borough of Ringwood, 7/9/1929.

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