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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1935
A Wright & Ditson 'Les Stoefen' model tennis racquet. String whipping around shoulders. On both sides of racquet, model name and manufactuer name printed across throat. Image of endorser featured on shaft on obverse. Name of manufacturer features on shaft on reverse. Handle spiral-wrapped with perforated leather hand grip and has leather end wrap held with tacks. Remains of retailers sticker on butt. Manufacturer name and country of origin printed on left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Plastic, Papertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A Wright & Ditson 'Surprise' model tennis racquet. Frame painted green to nearly half-way up the head. Striped plastic reinforcements around shoulders and around base of throat. On both sides of racquet the model name and manufacturer name are printed across throat. Manufacturer's trademark features on the shaft on both obverse and reverse . Handle spiral-wrapped with leather hand grip, with cloth tape wrapped over the top at either end of grip. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, Paint, Cloth, Plastictennis -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, Langi Willi Soldier Settlement 1954 Memorial, 2014, 07/09/2014
Two colour photographs showing the memorial for the Langi Willi Soldier Settlement 1954soldier settlement, langi willi, nash, dickinson, gardiner, jackman, williams, wright, alford, devine, tayler, moyle, talbot, morell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City appoints two general managers, 1996
The City of Whitehorse has appointed two general managers as part of an overhaul of the council's management structure.The City of Whitehorse has appointed two general managers as part of an overhaul of the council's management structure.The City of Whitehorse has appointed two general managers as part of an overhaul of the council's management structure.city of whitehorse, council staff, seamer, peter, wright, stephen, small, ed, wenn, patti, pascoe, geoff, holloway, penny -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - BENDIGO OPERATIC SOCIETY ''THE COUNTESS MARITZA''
Bendigo Operatic Society ''The Countess Maritza'' for Five Nights Commencing Friday 25th November, 1966 at the Capital Theatre, View Street. Producer: Mr. Cid Ellwood - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Assistant Producer, Ballet Mistress and Wardrobe Mistress: Miss Madge Welch - Society Pianist and Chorus Mistress: Mrs. Gwen Grose. Cast in Order of Appearance: Bert Donovanas Cheko (Butler to Countess Maritza) - Brian Axford as Berko (Peasant in Love with Manya) - Terry Carr as Josef (Peasant at Maritza's Estate) - Nigel Wright as Akos (Peasant at Maritza's Estate) - Ruth Iredale as Manya (Gypsy Fortuneteller) - Leonard Carr as Belo Torok (Alias Count Tassilo) - Reginald Boromeo as Captain Karl Stephen (Tassilo's Friend) - Ferd Lorenz as Prince Koloman Zoupan - Valerie McCracken as Countess Maritza - Rhonda Osborne as Ilka Grasuvenko (Friend of Maritza) - Patricia McCracken as Countess Lisa erody (Sister of Count Tassilo) - Fred Trewarne as Baron Moritz Dragommir Populescu (Mayor of Verasdin) - Joan Crane as Baroness Bozena Populescu (Aunt of Tassilo) - Nigel Wright as Penizek (Her Secretary) - Brian Axford as Raimund - Joan Mellis as Sari - Yvonne Hopkins as Mitzi.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Douglas DC-3 VH-ANH ("VHCDJ", 41-7698, NC33657)
Historical Details: The AARG aircraft was originally built by Douglas in July 1941 as a right hand door DC-3 277D with Wright Cyclones, for delivery to American Airlines as NC33657, but was instead impressed direct from the production line by the U.S. Military as a C50 "41-7. Description: Even today, the DC3 is still the world’s most successful commercial aircraft ever with well over 10,000 examples being built. Known variously as the DC3, the C47 and the Dakota, this famous aircraft is a true landmark in aviation history. The museum’s. Level of Importance: National -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Book, Turtle Tours of Tower Hill, 2003
This book, written by Maxine Philp-Wright and illustrated by John Bagley, provides a visual, informative and light-hearted introduction to tourist spots along the Great Ocean Road and the areas around Warrnambool and Tower Hill. It is particularly suitable for children of all ages and it deals with the themes of nature-based tourism, reconciliation between Europeans and aborigines and multi-culturalism. It includes references to Australian flora and fauna as seen through the eyes of an international visitor, an Australian family and a Spanish migrant and it urges full appreciation of the places visited with the motto, ‘Go Slow is the Go!’This book is of interest because of its themes of multi-culturalism, indigenous culture appreciation and local Great Ocean Road tourism. This is a soft cover booklet of 33 pages with a white cover with multi-coloured images on the front cover (Tower Hill, a car and a turtle) and printing and three colour photographs on the back cover.tower hill, shipwreck coast, victoria, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 4, 1946
Black and white photograph - Grade 4, 1946"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Brian Pump, John Chird, ?, Stan McDonald, Paul Divola, Andrew Rothney, Bill France. 2nd Row - L to R: Noel Deed, Ted Polkinghorne, Les Bomford, Cliff Mead, Russ Read, Peter Wigley, Vernon Lee, John Wigley. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, Alison Pellow, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Jennifer Parker, ?, ?. 4th Row- L to R: ?, ?, Dawn McAlpine, ?, Julie Martin, ?, Jennifer Parker, ?. Front Row - L to R: Norman Wright, Bill Wright, Jack Wakeham, Brian Mallet, Ray Hager, ?, Carl Martin, ?. Teacher: Fredrick Samual Jutson Added Sc0022 photo to "Media" and deleted VC entry 2155 on 14th June 2022. Sc0022 now with this Entry. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 3, 1945
Black and white photograph - Grade 3,1945."Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: ?, Brian Pump, Paul Divola, Stan McDonald, John Caird, Noel Deed, Peter Wigley, John Mathews. 2nd Row - L to R: Dawn McAlpine, ?, Marion Medhurst, ?, Julie Martin, Jennifer Parker, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, Lrris Hill, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 4th Row _ L to R: Bill France, Desmond Stewart, Russell Read, John Wigley, Norman Wright, ?, Ted Polkinghorne, Andrew Rothney, Les Bomford. Front Row - L to R: Bill Wright,, ?, Brian Mallett, Cliff Mead, Ray Hager, Vernon Lee, Jack Wakeham, Karl Martin. Teacher: Added Sc0021 photo to "Media" and deleted VC entry 2154 on 14th June 2022. Sc0021 now with this Entry. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, St. John's Catholic Primary School, Mitcham
Black and white photograph of Grades 7 & 8 at St John's Catholic Primary School in 1942 Back row: Frank Tracy, Frank Horton, Kevin Fenton - Bill Parker - - 3rd row: Wanda Gee (student teacher), Doreen Jacobson, Elsie Thorneycroft, Laurel Jacobson, Maureen O'Rouke, Mary Morgan, Nancy Wright - Mary Graham, Pat Meehan 2nd row: Cathleen Atwood, Lorraine McLare - - Pat Vernal, Joan Tracy - Lorraine Diston, Eileen Furneaux - Valda Vernal -|Front: - Richard Furneaux - Bill Holly - Pat Thorneycroft - - - Martin Pittprimary schools, st. john's catholic primary school, mitcham, catholic schools -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A Wright & Ditson 'Surprise' model tennis racquet. Throat wedge has marble laminate. String whipping and red plastic around base of throat featuring retailer's decal with trademark on obverse. Model name printed across throat on obverse and manufacturer's trademark/logo features on shaft on reverse. Manufacturer name and country of origin printed on right side of shaft. Fine-grooved octasgonal handle with leather end wrap. Butt cloth features manufacturer's trademark and name. Initials: J.Q. written on shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1934
A Wright & Ditson 'All American' model tennis racquet. String whipping and paint around shoulders and around base of throat. On both sides of racquet, model name and manufactuer name printed across throat. Name of manufacturer and words: 'CHAMPIONSHIP QUALITY' printed on shaft on obverse and reverse. Handle spiral-wrapped withperforated pattern leather hand grip. Leather end wrap held with tacks. Butt cloth with amnufacturer's initials as a logo printed on it. 'PATENT NO 1664466' printed on side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Plastic, Cloth, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A Wright & Ditson 'Davis Cup' model tennis racquet. String whipping around shoulders and around base of throat. On both sides of racquet the model name and manufacturer name are printed across throat. Along the shaft on obverse are four vertical stripes and words: FOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY'. On shaft on reverse are four vertical stripes and manufacturers trademark. Handle spiral-wrapped with leather hand grip, across which is printed manufacturers name. Butt cloth with manufacturer's trademark printed on it, and in pencil: B 105. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Paint, Cloth, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1930
A Wright & Ditson 'Championship Red Ribbon' tennis racquet. String whipping around shoulders and around base of throat. Racquet model name 'RED RIBBON' , printed along throat on obverse and model name 'CHAMPIONSHIP' printed across throat on reverse. Manufacturer name and place of manufacture printed on right side of shaft. Octagonal fine-grooved handle , with leather end wrap and butt cap. On butt cap is printed 'HIGH QUALITY/JC HIGGINS/TRADEMARK/SPORTING GOODS'. Net strung in diagonal formation. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1926
A Wright & Ditson 'WLS Blue Streak' tennis racquet. String whipping around shoulders and base of throat. Racquet model name 'BLUE STREAK', printed along throat on obverse and model name 'WLS' printed as lightning bolts across throat on reverse. Around the 'WLS' emblem there are three circular designs with 'SR/Co' (retailer name) contained within each. Manufacturer name and place of manufacture printed on right side of shaft. Octagonal fine-grooved handle, with leather end wrap. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Valentines Series Postcard, No. 3308 of "View Point", Bendigo, Charing Cross
Valentines Series Postcard, No. 3308 of "View Point", Bendigo, Charing Cross with the fountain prominent in the photograph. No. 16 (left hand side) is bound for Golden Square and No. 13, to Quarry Hill. Late 1930's? In the background, The Beehive stores, A.E. Sayer Chemist, J. Edwards Jeweller and watchmaker with a large clock on the top of the shop, Matthews Bros - suits and men's clothes and Wrights Stores - tobacco and spirits. Also advertisements for Dunlop and Goodyear tyres. On rear of card is Valentines real photo series logo and that published in Melbourne and Sydney. On rear of copy 2 is "Nos 16 and 13" Yields information about Bendigo Tram operations and Charing Cross.Black and White postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 16, tram 13 -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind of Victoria 'Kelaston' 37th Annual Report 1994, 1994
Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the need to increase the size of Kelaston through new and redeveloped buildings, Maureen Davey winning the Tattersall Achievement and Enterprise Award, retirement of Harry Hitchcock, opening of a new day centre in Avoca, floral art introduced to the Kelaston Day Centre by Trish Zukauskas, six residents attended a holiday in Queenscliff, four residents celebrating their 100th (or more) birthday and profiles of a Kelaston resident (Joan Elliott), staff member (Shirley Richards), volunteer (Alan Wright) and three Day centre attendees (Clare Searle, Vi Munro and Jeanne Prior).1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 256 February 2021
Contents: • A Very Special Year by Jim Connor • A Very Different Year • Heritage Walk – Woodridge Wander – Saturday 6th March with Russell Yeoman • My School Excursion by Rose Dumaresq • Our Coronavirus Pandemic Year by Liz Pidgeon • Eltham Cemetery Shares Unique Christmas Stories by Rita Woolley • Mud Brick in the Nillumbik Shire by Frank Taylor • . . . from Dust to Dust by Neil Douglas • William (Jock) Frater • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o John Wright Murray o Thomas Henry Orford • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Junior Legacy Classes, 1953
A class photo of a group of young legatees at a gymnastics class in Malvern. There are 43 boys, of various ages, in gymnastics gear. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00867) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes. The photo featured in the September 1953 Newsletter. Backrow: Garry Burns, Merv Nelson, Denys Nelson, Ted Soutar, Peter Grenfell, Don McKneil, Frank Batty, Ross Moloney, Don McKean. 2nd row: John Kerlie, Ian Cameron, Dick Farnback, Norm Brown, John Farnbach, Ian Grainger, Graeme Pocknee, Frank Rutledge, Fred Strong. 3rd row: Graham Thorp, Norm Wright, Brian Scarlett, Ron Wilson, John Wright, George Brown, Alec Addison, Geroge Thorpe, Harold Boyes, 4th Row: Andrew Tonkin, Edward Pocknee, William L Brown, Max Hamilton, Ken Jacka, Don Walker, Clliff McAliece, John Brown, John Buckle. Front row: Geoff Strogeon, Richard Bowman, Dick Payne, David Triff, Ken Dean, John Clarke, Willliam Brown.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Legacy boys posing for a class photo.Printed on the back 'Malvern'. Stamped 'R5332/1--' and '531' in blue ink. Handwritten 'P4 Legacy' in blue pen and 'Same size' in pencil.junior legatee, boys' classes, malvern -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 21/10/2012
Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012.Colour photograph of a gathering of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st October 2012" Caption on separate piece of paper: "Max Wright, Ian Stones, Max Turner, Bill Morris, Doug Stanton, Gary Grail, Ken Buscall | Bob Martin, Aileen Terrill, Ena (Buscall)___, Andree (Buscall)___, Rod Johnston | Kath Morris, Jean (Buscall) McDonald, Jean Stanton, Leonie (Nicholl) Martin" rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, eastern palace, star hotel, buscall family, max wright, ian stones, max turner, bill morris, doug stanton, gary grail, ken buscall, bob martin, aileen terrill, ena buscall, andree buscall, rod johnston, kath morris, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, jean stanton, leonie nicholl, leonie martin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1932, 1932
Editorial, Obituary, Personal, Fumes from the Lab, Arts & Crafts Gossip, Sport, Echoes of the Past, Commercial Notes, Geelong Trip, The Junior TechsRed soft covered magazine of 48 pages. Artwork * The Familiar Spirit - Lino cut - By Colvin Smith * Zipp - By Colvin Smith * Puss - By Colvin Smith * Jean - By Colvin Smith * Pen and Ink Sketch - By Don Refshauge * Alice - By Colvin Smith * Joe - By Colvin Smith * Enormous cheek shown by Walters - By James Allan * Here is a fair maiden all forlawn - By Levi Molineux * Lend us one till Monday - By Levi Molineux * The Ratter - By Levi Molineux * Silence is golden - By Jimmy Wright * Glimpse of assaying room - By Geo Crawley * Boy and Girl with umbrella and puppy - By D.W. * Vic Hunt - By Don RafshaugeSigned on front cover by H. Darbyballarat school of mines, magazine, a. e. williams, m. wilson, a. bosher, r. elsworth, dr. j. r. pound, a. w. williams, c. l. smith, k. windsor, j. curran, j. walters, j. skelton, f. whitworth, r. w. morrison, n. baker, e. h. schache, p. f. chaplin, don refshauge, corinne rockwell swain, h. maddern, a. raworth, k. jones, r. nimon, j. allan, f. longhurst, s. hillman, f. penney, f. faram, c. martin, j. muntz, a. gray, k. keith, p. mcgregor, n. graham, d. ferguson, w. usebach, j. capuano, d. flynn, e. george, o. lyons, m. kelley, e. curnow, m. bettles, j. corbett, i. davidson, c. dulfer, a. watson, j. p. elsworth, l. b. evans, w. hughes, a. collins, j. pittard, geo. crawley, edith curnow, fred longhurst, olga dulfer, nornie gude, jesse hopwood, stan hillman, levi molineux, hester darby, hector ashley, howard beanland, yallourn technical school, henry kum yuen, edwin a. brophy, r.s. russell, e.h. schache, a. perry, h. koeford, l.b. evans, w. hughes, a. colling, f. sparkman, r. falla, w. hughes, j. pittard, a. collins, a.w.steane, r. morrison, e. steane, c. ellis, k. butler, b. titheridge, a. collins -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: CTS School Council members 1912-1913
Black and white photograph of a photo of the School Council 1912-13 which may have been in a frame. There is a plaque at bottom of photo with the words 'Martin Hannah Esq M.L.A. / First President of the / Collingwood Technical School / from his Colleagues on the Council 1912/13'. Also a separate list of the members of the Council. Members of the First Council are listed in Scott's history as: Hon. M. Hannah, MLA (President), J.W. Billson, W.R. Butcher, R. Harper, G. Pinkerton, D. Provan, Hon. J.G. Membrey (MLA), Cr. W. Rain, Cr. H.S. Trevena, A.C. Wright, M. Richmond (Principal). (Scott p5)collingwood technical school, school council, m.h.hannah, mla, nmit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEMONS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, July 18, 2004. Demons: this group of women took to the football field for a good cause in 1949, when they played at the Bendigo showgrounds to support miss Australia Quest entrant Miss J. Wright. Back row: Marjorie Watson, Mabs Stevens, Betty Creely, Marion Dent, Agnes Harris, Isabel Hepburn, Ada Ridsdal, Thelma Parker, Joan Evans. Centre: Lorna Midgeley, Edna Hooper, Noel Pinal. Front: Norma Krausgrill, Dorothy lee, Dorothy Watts, Minnie Stewart, Gail Evans (mascot) Maureen Cain, Belly Wickhamnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No longer needed", 7/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the closure of the system and how the various small tasks, eg removal of tram stop signs were undertaken. The newspaper item details the name of the people.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 7/9/1971 titled ""No longer needed" with a photo of two SEC workmen removing tram stop signs and painting poles on the Mt Pleasant route in Barkly St. Photo taken the previous day, following the closure of the route on Sunday. Has a photo of Mr. Ralph Bell and Mr George Wright. At corner with Cobden St. Has a Milk Bar in the background, advertising Streets Ice creek, Coca Cola, Briquettes and Vincent's Cold and Flu tablets. See Reg Item 3771 for a copy of the original photograph and a larger view of the scene. Second copy added 27/10/05. trams, tramways, mt pleasant, closure, tram stops, barkly st. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: MALE/FEMALE PORTRAIT
Sepia photograph of three young men and three young women sitting at the base of a tree. Names have been written on the photo but they are illegible. Photo mounted on white paper then greyish matt board. Written on the back - Picnic at Kyneton. Stuck to the back is typed information- Reference: Magnifying glass, Family History, Jean Jones. BACK Thomas George Rowland Lowe born 13.5.1887 left, right Samuel Charlesworth. FRONTL. To R. John Kerr (Jean's father) Clarise May 9.3.1890 - 29.4.1916. Jennie or Annie Wright. Lila Gertrude born 7.8.1892 (Mrs McCawley). Photo - Jean Jones. McIvor Rd., Bendigo.? Studio, Kynetonperson, group, men and women, john jones collection - male/female portrait, jean jones, thomas george rowland lowe, samual charlesworth, john kerr, clarise may, jennie or annie wright, lila gertrude, mrs mccawley, ? studio kyneton -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1907
A wooden,flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat, and white cloth tape shoulder reinforcing. Decal monogram across throat on obverse: B.G.I. Inscription along right side of stem: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./WRIGHT & DITSON SUCCESSORS. Hand carved initials along right side of stem: A.P.R.. Decal inscription across crown on obverse is illegible. Inscription along left side of stem: PATENTED,/JAN. 3. '05. Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M. CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1930
A Wright & Ditson 'Comet' model tennis racquet. Plastic reinforcements and painted moulded wood on shoulders. Plastic reinforcement around base of throat. Throat wedge painted burgundy. Model name and comet logo printed across throat on obverse and reverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features on shaft on obverse and reverse. Handle has spiral-wrapped leather grip and leather end wrap and butt cloth. Butt cloth printed with maker name and care instructions. Manufacturer name and country of origin printed on right side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Paint, Nylon, String, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A Wright & Ditson 'Davis Cup' model tennis racquet. Striped plastic reinforcements around shoulders and around base of throat. On obverse, model name and logo featuring a trophy, initials 'WD' and words 'FIBRE-SEALED' printed across throat. On reverse, the same logo and the manufacturer's name are printed across throat . Printed on obverse of shaft is name of manufacturer and words: 'CHAMPION QUALITY'. Printed on reverse of shaft is manufacturer's trademark. Handle spiral-wrapped with perforated leather hand grip. Butt cloth with manufacturer's initials printed on it. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Plastic, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A Wright & Ditson 'Autograph' model tennis racquet, endorsed by George Lott. String whipping and cloth tape around shoulders and whipping around base of throat. Racquet model name and manufacturer name printed across throat on reverse. Signature of endorser adhered as decal on shaft on reverse. Endorser image printed on shaft on obverse. On obverse, decal stating: 'HIS RACQUET' and name of endorser are printed across throat. On left side of shaft are manufacturer's name and country of manufacture. Octagonal, fine-grooved handle, with leather end wrap. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, String, Cloth tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1952
A Wright & Ditson 'Mercer Beasley Signature Model' tennis racquet. Lower head painted white, throat painted black. Leather and braiding reinforcements around shoulders and around base of throat. Racquet model name, manufacturer name and words 'FIBRE/SEALED/THROAT' printed across throat on obverse and reverse. Manufacturer trademark printed on shaft on reverse and obverse. Handle spiral-wrapped with leather grip, with plastic tape sealing top of grip. Leather end wrap. White butt cloth featuring manufacturer initials. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Plastic, Painttennis