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

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

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

Gold frame with glass front, dark green border with brown background. Photo of 6 head shots of 6th Brigade Machine Gun Team 1928 with cup in centre on white background. Frame has cardboard backing with silver wire hanging strap with 2 black cushion buttons at bottom. Cab 26 1687/1 on white tag at bottom RHS back."Dad CAPT ROY SHADFORTH" on top of background. Names of other 5 members beside each photo on background. "6th Brigade Machine Gun Team 1928 Seymour, Winners of Vickers Machine Gun Competition" on bottom.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2001/2002 Ladies Pairs Winners: Margaret Round- Skip. Eileen Aanensen- Lead. Runner- up: Gordana Baric- Skip. Anne Miles- Lead.

The Geelong Harbour Trust Band was one of five brass bands existing in the Geelong area in the early 1900's. They were quite successful in competition under the direction of conductor Mr Harry Shugg. After their conductor, Harry Shugg left to conductor the Malvern Tramways Band in 1915, the band merged with the Geelong Municipal Band to become the Geelong City Band.This postcard is significant as it provides a historical window on this (former) brass band and their achievements. The postcard is also significant as it is part of a series of four in the VBL's collection which have Mr Harry Shugg (conductor) as a central figure.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on a postcard.Front: "GEELONG HARBOUR TRUST BAND, Winners of Double Event, Ballarat, 1910, B and C Grades On a Complete Set of Higham Clear Bore Band Instruments. LYONS, Sole Agend, 256 Bourke St., Melb.geelong harbour trust band, geelong, victoria, brass band, victorian bands' association, harry shugg, geelong city band, geelong municipal band, victorian bands' league

The North Warrnambool Rifle Club was operating in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It had 132 members in 1935. A noted member was the well-known local photographer, Arthur Jordan whose father, Joseph, was a crack rifle shot and was a member of the Warrnambool Rifle Club. The Barber Centenary Cup was presumably established to commemorate the Centenary of Victoria as the cup competitions commenced in 1934 and were completed in 1935. The competitions were usually held over distances of 300, 500 and 600 yards. It is not known which member of the several Barber families in Warrnambool at the time donated the cup but G. Barber was a member of the Rifle Club in 1934-5 and winner of the Gray Centenary Cup. W. D. McDonald, the winner of the trophy, was the Captain of the C lub in 1935.This item is significant as it is connected with early 20th century Warrnambool sport (rifle shooting). It shows what sort of award was given for competition winners and reveals the popularity of rifle shooting in Warrnambool in earlier decades, with two clubs existing at that timeThis is a sports trophy cup made of electro-plated nickel silver (now very tarnished). It was a trophy named ‘The Barber Centenary Cup’ given for competitions amongst the North Warrnambool Rifle Club members during 1934-5. On cup: N.W.R.C. The Barber Centenary Cup Won by W.D.McDonald 1935 On base: E.P.N.S. Empire Plate warrnambool;, rifle shooting; barber centenary cup; w.d.mcdonald, barber centenary cup, w.d.mcdonald

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

“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

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 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

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Cec Kerr in 1994 who is waving in front of a crowd while wearing his victory gear that he won in the 1931 Gift Track, Castlemaine. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Cec Kerr 1/1/94 83 years (MBH) Only local winner of the gift track in 1931recreations, sports, athletics

Trophy, wooden rectangular base with wooden pedestal, left hand side, silver figure of netball player on top. On right, gold plaque on brown wooden backing with names of winner engraved. Engraved on top of list, Eaglehawk North ( no date ), Girton 1979, St. Liborius 1980, St. Kilian’s 1981, St. Theresa’s 1982, Bendigo North 1983.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

Wooden shield. Plaque on top of shield reads: ‘ B.N.P.S. Stamp Club Tappe Perpetual Shield Oct 1979’ Three small silver shields fixed underneath are engraved with the names of the winners in 1980, 1981 and 1982. 1980: T. Purdon, Y. Bergmeir. 1981: J. Bake, J. Barrington, N. Lee. 1982: K.Sanders, M. Huthnance.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

An application made to the Honours Secretariat, Government House, Canberra, by Dandenong Ranges Historical Council and Upper Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Environmental Council, on behalf of Betty Marsden. Application contains biographical material, testimonials and newspaper clippings. -article, Ranges Trader Mail, 1 February 2011, "Dandy winner". -article, Free Press, February 2011, "A double for Dandenong".betty marsden

Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Wood, metal and enamel trophy shield recording the Auburn Heights Bowling Team as the winners of the John Dobbie Jubilee Shield, held at Glenferrie Hill Recreation Club in 1984. [The item forms part of the large historic Auburn Heights Recreation Club collection, with items relating to the sports of lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].

Stamp strip set of five (5) 45c stamps in presentation folder commemorating the Centenary of the First Australian Victoria Cross award and features images of Sir Neville Howse, Sir Roden Cutler, Edward Kenna, Keith Payne and the Victoria Cross medal. The names of alll ninety-six (96) Victoria Cross winners are printed in the gutter of strip.

Black and white photograph of Debbie Gray with daughter Emma, winner of Tattersalls Achievement Award, made donation toward purchase of vehicle for Surf Life Saving Club, photograph shows vehicle in background, with members Kim Woodward, and Ron Stott, Ray Stephenson from Bairnsdale Mazda, Dennis Shepherd from Fishermens Co-op. Lakes Entrance Victoriaawards, celebration

Withdrawn book from Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Comprehensive report including names of office bearers, life members, premiership teams, committee position reports, coach reports, captain reports and statistics for each grade, trophy winners and more covering the 1983 / 1984 cricket season. A rare significant snapshot of history documenting activities of the Lower Plenty Cricket Club in its 1983/84 season.Perfect bound, 54 p.Copy includes library "not for loan" and classification stickerslower plenty, cricket

Winners: Uniting Premiers 1983; Dennington Red Premiers 1984; Salvation Army Premiers 1985; O.L.H.C. Navy Premiers & Premiers 1986; Team Award 1991 Uniting Blue; O.L.H.C. Orange Premiers 1987; St Joseph's Premiers + Champions 1988; St Joseph's Premiers 1989.Solid wood shield with eleven metal award plates on the front, three of which are blank.Front: "ROBYN MINNS SHIELD" "W.I.C.N.A. UNDER 12 DIVISION 1" Handwritten on back: "MADE FROM THE ELM BOTANIC GARDENS WARRNAMBOOL (THE MONEY TREE)"warrnambool inter church netball association, robyn minns shield

Photograph is of the some memorabilia of Stawell Gift, 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 some memorabilia of the Stawell Gift 1954. Two of the objects are probably cartridges from a starting pistol.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

Sturrock Cup Donor: L and A. S. Sturrock Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was originallt donated for use by the Twentyone Footer Class and was first won in 1929 by the yacht Bunyip owned by E. Digbey. The trophy was later transferred to the Dragon Class. First Dragon Winner: Nan, A. S. Sturrock dragon, sturrock, twentyone footer

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2000, Galen were the Marist Boys Basketball Champions, the Victorian Girls Year 9 & 10 Catholic School Netball Champions and also the Boys Year 7 & 8 Bushranger Cup Winners.galen catholic college, galen college, australian rules football, basketball, netball, 2000, sport

A complete record of the DVFL season 1967, includes financial report, description of events, membership, teams, scores from the seasons games and winners of best and fairest awards for all divisions and age groups. including black and white photos. In 1967 the Division 1 Premiers were Greensborough Football Club.This annual report covers many teams from within the Diamond Valley area. Includes junior and senior teams.Foolscap size book. 50 pages, printed on single and double sided of pages . Larger buff cover with black text and. Includes typed tables and black and white photosaustralian rules football, greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl, northern football league, nfl, northern football netball league, nfnl, reservoir lakeside football club

A complete record of the DVFL season 1968, includes financial report, description of events, membership, teams, scores from the seasons games and winners of best and fairest awards for all divisions and age groups. including black and white photos. In 1968 the Division 1 Premiers were Templestowe Football Club.This annual report covers many teams from within the Diamond Valley area. Includes junior and senior teams.Foolscap size book. 53 pages, printed on single sides of pages . Larger blue cover with black text and. Includes typed tables and black and white photosaustralian rules football, greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl, northern football league, nfl, northern football netball league, nfnl, reservoir lakeside football club

A complete record of the DVFL season 1969, includes financial report, description of events, membership, teams, scores from the seasons games and winners of best and fairest awards for all divisions and age groups. including black and white photos. In 1969 the Division 1 Premiers were Eltham Football Club.This annual report covers many teams from within the Diamond Valley area. Includes junior and senior teams.Foolscap size book. 53 pages, printed on single sides of pages . Larger buff cover with black text and. Includes typed tables and black and white photosaustralian rules football, greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl, northern football league, nfl, northern football netball league, nfnl, reservoir lakeside football club