1903 or 1908 Moorabbin Australian Rules Football Club. Philip Jones, a relative of James Jones who was a pioneer settler in Moorabbin Shire, is holding the football. In the late 1850s Melbourne's schools are first recorded organising football games modeled on precedents at English schools The earliest known such match was played on 15 June 1858 between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar School on the St Kilda foreshore. On 10 July 1858, the Melbourne-based Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle published a letter by prominent Victorian cricketer Tom Wills, calling for the formation of a "foot-ball club" with a "code of laws" to keep cricketers fit during winter. The Melbourne Football Club's rules of 1859 are the oldest surviving set of laws for Australian football. The ten simple rules were drawn up on 17 May at a meeting chaired by Tom Wills and in attendance were journalists W. J. Hammersley and J. B. Thompson, and Thomas H. Smith. The rules were signed by Tom Wills, William Hammersley, J. Sewell, J. B. Thompson, Alex Bruce, T. Butterworth and Thomas H. Smith. Importantly, the rules were widely publicised and distributed. Having been codified in 1859, this means that Australian football is an older sport than most other football codes in the world, including soccer. As Geoffrey Blainey states, "soccer has no club that matches the antiquity of the early Victorian clubs." In 1859 several new football clubs formed including the Castlemaine Football Club, Geelong Football Club and the Melbourne University Football Club. The first football match played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was not until 1876. Cricket authorities soon saw the opportunity to capitalise on the rapid growth of Australian football, however, and soon most grounds in Victoria were expanded to accommodate the dual purpose, a situation that continues to this day. Football matches between 1859 and 1899 were played in a 20-per-side format. n 1896, delegates from the stronger and wealthier Victorian Football Association clubs—Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and South Melbourne—met to form a breakaway competition and in 1897, the Victorian Football League (VFL), was born as an eight-team competition. Popularity of the VFL grew rapidly and by 1925 with 12 teams, had become the most prominent league in the game and would dominate so many aspects of the sport from that point on. Moorabbin Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos, was the name of two distinct Australian rules football clubs which played in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). The first club, founded in the early 20th century, joined the VFA in 1951 and played there until 1963 with great success; they played home matches at Moorabbin Oval and wore royal blue and white hooped jerseys. The second club played in the VFA from 1983 to 1987. Moorabbin played initially in the Federal Football League, making their debut in 1909 and competing until 1950. During this time the club won 12 premierships, including winning all six premierships staged over the nine years between 1940 and 1948 (the competition was in recess from 1942 until 1944). The club entered the VFA in 1951. Its Federal League home ground, the Dane Road Reserve, was not up to VFA standards; so, in 1951 the club played at Cheltenham, and in 1952 moved into the Moorabbin Oval, which the Moorabbin Council had developed during 1951. The Kangaroos made the 1954 and 1955 finals series without success but in 1957 they helped eliminate premiership favourite Williamstown after defeating them by two points in the Semi Final. Moorabbin, who were coached by Bill Faul, took on Port Melbourne in the Grand Final, whom they had not once beaten since joining the league. In another upset, Moorabbin won comfortably to claim their maiden VFA premiership. In the early 1960s, the Moorabbin Council was very keen to bring a Victorian Football League team to Moorabbin Oval. 1964, the Moorabbin City Council secured a deal with St Kilda, who moved to Moorabbin Oval starting in 1965. The club originally intended to seek readmission for the 1965 season, but in July the club committee decided to withdraw permanently from the Association,and disbanded.Photograph is Black and White. Three rows of Australian Rules Football players in a typical team photograph. Some are wearing striped jumpers, either the stripes are going horizontal or parallel. There is a known man in this photo, named Philip Jones, who is holding the football in front row. There are two men wearing suits at the left, on the end of the third row. Hewitt, Photographer, 92 Regent St. North Richmond.moorabbin, football club, 1903, 1908, philip jones, james jones, early settlers, market gardeners, pioneers, herron john, australian rules foorball, victorian footbal league, victorian football association, moorabbin city council, moorabbin shire, city of moorabbin, st kilda football club,

Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Football Club, 1926". Written on backing sheet, "Ringwood Football Club. Premiers & Champions 1924 R.D.F.A. Back row: H. Pratt (Trainer), A. Cooper, M. Sellers, M. Kiker, W. Allen, H. Nelson, M. George, G. Dempster, W. Coombs, T. Aumann. Centre row: B. Bowen, W. Kennett, B. Webster, C. Pendlebury, J. Croft, W. Rhodes. Front row: T. Tovey (Trainer), B. Caldwell, J. Russell, T. Ritchie (Umpire), R. Sharp (Mascot), G. Pratt, J. Pratt (Trainer), T. Crompton (Trainer)".

Traditionally the Ballarat School of Mines has fielded a strong Australian Rules Foootball team. This team includes Danny Frawley. Frawley went on to play and coach Australian Rules Football at the highest level. He was the longest serving captain of the St Kilda Football Club and enjoyed a career from 1984–1995. He was inducted into the Saints' hall of fame in 2007. (Wikipedia)The Ballarat School of Mines Football team with Colin McCurry as coach. The team wore yellow shorts and green jumper with yellow 'V'. Standing left to right: Craig Curran (Jex), Tony James, Craig Curran, ? Graham, Peter Carey, Danny Frawley (Spud), ['Specs' (nickname)]?, Michael Hickman (Bacchus Marsh), 9?, Sandy Blythe (Derrinallum), 11?, 12?, Fred Messamaker? Seated left to right: Mark Sculley, Kevin Searle (Carngham Linton), [Stewart Brogden?], Colin McCurry (Coach), Marcus Furlong (Buninyong), Col Baker (Rokewood- Corindhap). Front: ?ballarat school of mines, football, herald shield, mccurry, frawley, danny frawley., australian rules football, vfl, afl

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

BHS Collection Photo of the Northern District Technical Schools Football Premiers Team 1944. Black and White Photo of The Thompson Shield. This was a school competition in the Northern District Technical School Association., 1944. Sixteen uniformed players sitting with a man in a suit (possibly the coach). The player in the middle front is holding a shield and in front of him is a football with Premiers 1944 inscribed on it. On the rear is written in ink, "North Bendigo Football Club 1944 Max Roberts Absent". Joan Filbey Collection:history, bendigo, north bendigo football premiers 1944, north bendigo, joan filbey collection

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, September 15, 2003. Champions: the Marong football club in 1950. Back row from left: G. Cocks, C. Gledhill, S. Gledhill, T. Wilson, R. Moyle, G. Hunt, P. Floyd, J. Huddle. Centre row: R. Turner, C. Rogers, J. Thompson, A. Andrea, P. Shelton. Front row: R. Andrews, A. Surplice, R. Meldrum, A. Boserio, A. Benbow.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Established in 1880, the Eaglehawk Football Club was one of the first teams to join the Bendigo Football League and to date the senior team has won twenty eight premierships, the most of any team in the league. The Eaglehawk colours are represented by two blues, the light blue of Oxford University and dark blue of Cambridge University which is represented on this pin in the coloured enamel. This pin issued in 1925 commemorates Eaglehawk Football Club's 1924 win which was played at Kennington Oval against Rochester. Final scores were 14.17.101 to 8.9.57. The Bendigo Football League formally known as the Sandhurst Football Association was formed in 1881 and over the decades has grown to include some of the longest established teams in Australia including Castlemaine (formed 1859 - joined 1925) and Kyenton (formed1875 - joined 1947). The local municipal councils worked with the League to provide playing fields for the competition and the Upper Reserve now known as the Queen Elizabeth Oval continues to host many League games. In 1928 at the annual dinner it was noted by the Bendigo Football League that the 'grounds were not all that could be desired, but that they were getting along well with the councils'. Mayor Batchelder responded saying that the council realised that 'the League was a major tenant and was out to do its best for them'. (1) (FN The Riverine Herald, Fri 19 Oct 1928 Page 1). The City of Greater Bendigo continues to work with the various leagues to provide playing fields for competitions as well as supporting the emerging of football and netball clubs and the introduction of women's football teams which has seen great changes to traditionally male dominated football clubs. Diamond shaped commemorative medal with circular scroll. Football sits inside inner diamond shape. front; Eaglehawk Football Cub 1925 / Premiers / 1924 verso; Stokes & Sons / Melbbendigo football league, city of greater bendigo community groups, borough of eaglehawk, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo sport

Catalogue card reads, "East Ringwood Football Club (ERFC) 1953. Committee members 1953. L. to R. Gilbert Chandler, Pres. Croydon, F.T. Gully F.L. (CFTGFL) Gordon Cassidy, ERFC, Tom Reddish, Pres. E.R.F.C. Dick Horman E.R.F.C." Includes a proof, probably for Ringwood Mail.

Photograph of a football team and club officialsUnidentified football team photo. The team were premiers in their division in 1931.Allan Studios, 318 Smith St Collingwoodfootball teams, sports -- melbourne

Alan Reginald Ely (known as John) was born in Greensborough and married Maisie Love in 1936. Includes photos of Alan and Maisie. He was associated with the Greensborough Football Club. Includes photographs of him from GFC team photos and a selection of his membership tickets, 1948 and 1953. Also news clippings about Alan's work with Greensborough Progress Association. Information collated by Marilyn Smith in 2019.4 p., photos and information.greensborough football club, ely family, greensborough progress association, alan reginald ely

"We need your support to recapture the spirit of the good old days. Carlton Football Club Membership songs" Side A "How Blue Are You" Written and performed by Oscar Swarv. Guitar: Rob Manley Flute: Neil Jamieson Side B "Blue is our colour" - a singalong tune by members of your team. New Lyrics by Oscar Swarv. From Roger Skien Collection.Audio cassette

Gold-edged yellow ticket with gold lettering, ticket for a debutante ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton on Thursday 12th July, 1956. Debutantes to be presented to the President of the Western Plains League, Mr. Elliott, and to Mrs. Elliott. Text: ' Linton Football Club Ladies' Committee / DEBUTANTE BALL / to be held at Parish Hall, Linton / on Thursday, 12th July, 1956 / Debutantes presented to the President of Western Plains / League, Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Elliott, at 9.30 p.m. / Merlin's Orchestra / MRS. W. RINGIN, PRESIDENT M. MOYNIHAN, HON. SECRETARY. ' linton football club ladies' committee, sports, social gatherings, debutante balls, debutantes, mrs. w. ringin, m. moynihan

Black and white photo of the Long Gully Football Club 1926. Gurnseys have vertical stripes and horizontal striped sleeves. Names are: C Rowe, J Steele, H Metcalf, T Paynting, W Trewarne, W Boucher, J Hoskin, Pat Kelly, Potter, H Salter, T Craig, J Martin, R Rosewarne, A Palmer, A Waterson, R Grenfell, B Whitford, H Beckensall, H Boucher, J Casley, B Bodilly, P Wellington and R Rowe.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully football club 1926, c rowe, j steele, h metcalf, t paynting, w trewarne, w boucher, j hoskin, pat kelly, potter, h salter, t craig, j martin, r rosewarne, a palmer, a waterson, r grenfell, b whitford, h beckensall, h boucher, j casley, b bodilly, p wellington, r rowe, bartlett bros

Black & white copy of a photograph Mitcham Football Club member posing for 1921 Premiers photograph. L to R back row - Mr Lee (Time Keeper), Malone, M; Sellars, M; Haliday, B (pres); ----- Harding,;------. 2nd Row - Neilson, W; Sewart, E; Gilcrist, Paddy; George, Mick; Alley, Nigger; Dempster, G; Front Row - Dunne, Arthur; Brown, Ted; Peterson, Fred; Kennett, Wally; Hayes, Lorrie; Barelli.L; Barelli, Ned.mitcham football club, dempster, g, lee. mr, neilson, w, dunne, arthur, malone, m, sewart, e, brown, ted, sellars, m, gilchrist, paddy, fred, halliday, b, george, mick, kennett, wally, harding, alley, nigger, hayes, lorrie, barelli, l, barelli, ned, peterson

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, February 25, 2004. Panthers: Marong football club in 1950. Back: G. Cocks, S. Gledhill (VC), T. Wilson, B. Moyle, G. Hunt, P. Floyd, J. Huddle. Centre: E. Turner, C. Rogers, J. Thompson (Capt.), R. Andrea, P. Sheldon. Front: R. Andrews, A. Surplice, M. Meldrun, A. Borserio, R. Benbow. Mascot: R. Rogers. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Metal lapel badge, gold finish with either a light or red blue gloss enamel paint background around letters, for the "Malvern Tramways Football Club". Has bird standing on a branch as part of the badge. Has the space for the year to be inscribed above the bird. On the rear is a metal pin that can be put vertically through a jacket and the manufacturers name "K. Luke Melb". The clasp for the pin has been closed so the pin cannot be opened. See Reg Item 914 for another version.trams, tramways, football, malvern depot, sports, social club, badges

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1967. Caption: Inset: [right]John Mitchell; inset [left] Geoff O'Brien; standing: Jim Wain, Laurie Brimacombe, Trevor Elliot, Barry Day, Bruce Koefed, Bob Murphy, Gary Partington, Ron Reynolds; seated: John Brimacombe, John Dobie, Graham Watson, John Carmody, Leo Muir, Trevor Partington, Graham Covetry, Barry Wasley. This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the1967 season.Copy of group photograph of football team, players and support staff. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Left over after assembly- When the bell was destroyed by fire at Williamstown Football Pavilion. After taken off the ship the bell was used for sounding the quarters in Football matches at a young gardener who worked on the grounds of the Football oval was apparently sacked and then decided he would take out his revenge on the football club. So he got drunnk, went back to the ground and set the building on fire.A fragment of the ships bell.

The photograph wqas taken at a Belle of the Ball which took place in Sunbury on 2 October 1953. The people in the photograph are from L-R: Ken Nevant, Flora Lloyd, who was the daughter of the local chemist, Norman Hoiles, Pat Barrow, Jean Hall and Lachlan Mason, who was Ken Nevant's half brother. The Belle of the Ball was a popular annual event, usually organized by the football club in Sunbury. The event took place in the Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of three couples at a ball. The girls are dressed in ball gowns and their partners are in suits. The names of the six people along with the date of the ball have been written in black pen across the top of the photograph.dances, belle of belles, nevant, ken, lloyd, flora, hoiles, norman, barrow, pat, hall, jean, mason, lachlan, returned servicemens league, george evans collection

The objects of the committee is to act under the authority and subject to control of the Council of the Borough of Ringwood as the Local Board of Management and to act as an advisory consultive and operational Committee, to lay out, and effect improvements and works of beautification, ornamentation and use for the benefit and enjoyment of citizens and to keep and maintain such Reserve in good order and condition and raise funds for improving and mataining such Reserve. The Committee shall consist of two Councillors and Town Clerk and two representatives from each: Football Club, Cricket Club, Tennis Club and Progress Association and 2 Citizens.

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2000. Early days: it was anything goes as far as striped jumpers went in South Bendigo Football Club's early years. Football was played on rough surfaces which had holes and mud. The goal posts were timber props positioned much further apart than they are today. This team pictured helped South Bendigo win its 21st flag in 1900. Bendigo Football Association was superseded by the Bendigo Football League in 1913. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Nineteen pages of typed notes dated 30 May 1951. In the format of his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : announcement of a loan for 37,000 pounds for plant and equipment, Federal Aids Roads Grants, traffic lights, taxi services, hackney carriage licenses, South Bendigo Football Club, the School for Deaf Children, the engineer's report, town planning, the Baby Health Centre.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. school for deaf children.

Sandringham and Ellindale (now McKinnon Football Club) played off for the district premiership on the Friendly Societies Ground, Melbourne on 26 September 1908. Ellindale won the game but had to wait to see if they won a protest against Dandenong before they could claim that they had won the premiership. In the local paper, the Brighton Southern Cross on Saturday 10 October 190, it was reported that Ellindale were the premiers of the season. This medal was awarded to W. Kennedy, who was a forward for Ellindale.A Premiership Medal presented in 1908 to W.Kennedy an early settler in Moorabbin Shire The Medal is made from 9ct gold and engraved with a sheath on the edges and a picture of men playing football in the centre,Side one - S.D.F.A. Premiers - 1908 Side two - Ellindale F.C. W. Kennedy Forwardsandringham football club, ellindale football club, football final 1908, w. kennedy, mckinnon football club, sandrigham district football association, moorabbin shire, early settlers, market gardeners

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, November 12, 2004. Top team: the 1934 St Killian's Football Club, Bendigo Football Association premiers. Front row: Chris Manhai, Wattie Peat, Vern McDonald, Boof Hollingsworth, Bert Phelan and Jack Nolan. Middle row: Andy Ferrari, Neil Svanosio, Jack Fitzgerald, Les Patten (vice-president), Bruce Jones ( captain,coach), Joseph Madden (president), Jack Svanosio, Mick Francis and Gerald Mullins. Back row: Ted Johnson, Tony Collins, Unknown, Hec McQualter, Les Collard, John O'Connor, Jim Smeaton, Bill Woods, Jim Daffey and Jack Muir (trainer).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

James Albert Rintoule entered Ballarat College 1888; son of Robert Rintoule of Nhill and previously educated at Nhill State School to the 5th Form. James was a significant sportsman winning medals for high jump 9n 1890 and 1891 as well as hurdles. He continued his sports after leaving the school, winning the 1893 Albion Football Club Best Place Player. James' great nephew and niece James (1962) and Helen (1967) also attended the school. Such ornate medals reveal the significant place of sports in the school culture at the end of the 19th century. Gold plated ring with gold 6-point star within ring; ornate engraving on ring back and front; star inscribed both back and front; long gold link chain attached to top of medal.Star face: 1st / HURDLE RACE / WON BY / J RINTOULE / 1891 Star verso: BALLARAT / crest / COLLEGEjames-rintoule, ballarat-college, 1891, medal, hurdle-race

James Albert Rintoule entered Ballarat College 1888; son of Robert Rintoule of Nhill and previously educated at Nhill State School to the 5th Form. James was a significant sportsman winning medals for high jump in 1888 and 1891 as well as hurdles in 1891. He continued his sports after leaving the school, winning the 1893 Albion Football Club Best Place Player. James' great nephew and niece James (1962) and Helen (1967) also attended the school. Such elaborate rewards for athletic events demonstrates the significance of sports in the school's culture at the end of the 19th century. Gold shield medal on fine gold link chain; engraved border around face and verso of shiled; inscribed on face and verso.Face: J Rintoule / 1st HIGH JUMP / UPPER 15 / 1888 Verso: Ballarat College crestballarat-college, james-rintoule, high-jump, 1888, medal

Black and white photograph - Football Team, 1898. In original Database entry: Ringwood State School Football Club, c1900. Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chenhall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. --, 5. Bert Hocking, 6. Stan French, 7. Leo Hunt, 8. --, 9 Bert Hardridge. Middle row - 1. Mike Blook, 2. Stan Blood, 3. Harry Mackinley, 4. Alf Hocking, 5. W. Grant, 6. --. Front row - 1. --, 2. --, 3. Eddie Wookey, 4. Cecil Chenhall.Typed below photograph, "The Maroondah Highway Ringwood State School Football team, c1900" and written on backing paper, "Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chen Hall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. Stan French, 5. Bert Hocking". The second copy is dated 1898.

Orange card titled R.S.L. 1960 Football Chart. On the front is how it works. Donation 2/-. Melbourne Sun Results. Printed by Arthur Hocking Print. On the other side is the list of the teams and the dates from 16/4/60 to 20/8/60. The Football clubs are: Melbourne, Sunshine, Geelong, Preston, Fitzroy, Box Hill, Richmond, Yarraville, South Melbourne, Oakleigh, St. Kilda, Brunswick, Hawthorn, Sandringham, Collingwood, Brighton, Footscray, Northcote, Moorabbin, Essendon, Coburg, North Melbourne, Camberwell, Carlton, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Dandenong and Mordialloc.Arthyr Hocking Print.clubs and associations, football, football chart, r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. 1960 football chart, melbourne sun, arthur hocking print, melbourne, sunshine, geelong, preston, fitzroy, box hill, richmond, yarraville, south melbourne, oakleigh, st. kilda, brunswick, hawthorn, sandringham, collingwood, brighton, footscray, northcote, moorabbin, essendon, coburg, north melbourne, camberwell, carlton, williamstown, port melbourne, dandenong, mordialloc