The Blackburn South Post Office was in 1962 housed in a building originally built as a P.O. for the 1956 Olympics games. It was located in the grounds of the M.C.C. and was transported to the Blackburn South site. Demolished c1970s. Information supplied by Stan Hander, 34Drummond Street, Blackburn South. He worked near the P.O. during the Olympics.Black and white photo of site of Blackburn Fibrous Plaster Works, Canterbury Road, Blackburn South. On left hand side can be seen the Blackburn South Post Office ( see History below).blackburn fibrous plaster works, blackburn south post office., hander, stan, olympic games

Plunger and beaker presented to Bob Gardiner, Olympian, at a special celebration for residents who represented Australia at the Olympic Games.Glass coffee plunger with metal lid in a metal stand. City of Whitehorse logo on the glass. The metal Mug also has a City of Whitehorse logo on the sideCity of Whitehorse logocivic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, crockery

Bob Gardiner, Australian Athlete who represented Australia in Tokyo and Mexico Olympic Games, shows a sign he brought back from Mexico in 1968.gardiner, bob, olympic games

A report of the talk given by Bob Gardiner to the WHS on 10 Dec 2016 of his career as a walker.A report of the talk given by Bob Gardiner to the WHS on 10 Dec 2016gardiner, bob, olympic games, walker

13 Olympic Games posters from 1912 - 1972 reproduced by Shell Australia c 1975variousReceipt No 78813 reproduction Olympic Games posters from 1912 - 1972 produced by Shell Australia c 1975.olympic games, sport, poster artwork

Coloured photograph of Brooke Hansen of Mitcham; Athens silver medallist, with acting Mayor Peter Allenhanson, brooke, allan, peter, olympic games

non-fictionA photocopy of an article about Bob Gardiner, an ex-Olympian race walkergardiner bob, walking, olympic games

Set of 3 commemorative medals relating to World Masters Games. Label reads 'In appreciation of your support for the...Melbourne 2002 World Masters Games'. Materials: Metal, Wood, Glass, Ribbon, Cardboardtennis

Round metal tin with lid, coloured red with "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956", image of Olympic rings and torch and map of Australia with torch base over Melbourne, and two images of City Of Melbourne Coat Of Arms. Pressed into base is "Made in Australia by Phoenix Biscuit Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne 1 1/2 lb nett" and "Made in Australia Willow" in logo underneath. Item was presumably made in conjunction with the 1956 Olympic Games.olympic games

The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Scarf produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ivory coloured synthetic fabric scarf. Flags from competing nations are arranged in two circles. In the top LH corner and lower Rh corner are are symbols of the Olympic torch and rings, with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings are placed in the lower LH corner and the top RH corner.1956 olympics, scarf

The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Handkerchief produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Synthetic fabric. The handkerchief s bordered in red thread and divided into four squares of contrasting colours. 1. A table of main events and ceremonies, Olympic rings and symbol. 2. Map of Australia (green) with an Olympic torch and kangaroos in each corner. 3 An image of the main stadium. caption "AUSTRALIA" in white on a green background. 4. Map of Melbourne in red with connecting road and rail links to other parts of Victoria. 1956 olympics, handkerchief

Book: 'Rackets, Squash Rackets, Tennis Fives & Badminton', being volume XVI from the 'Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games & Pastimes', 328 pages. Hardcover, deluxe edition. Clear plastic dust cover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Plastictennis

Book: 'Lawn Tennis, Its Principles & Practice', being volume V from the 'Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games & Pastimes', 216 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis

Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover with plastic protective jacket. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Plastictennis

Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis

Book: 'NINETEENTH CENTURY GAMES & SPORTING GOODS' from the 'AMERICAN HISTORICAL CATALOGUE COLLECTION. Hardcover with dustjacket. Republication of an 1886 Peck & Snyder catalogue. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis

Book: 'Lawn Tennis, Its Principles & Practice', being volume V from the 'Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games & Pastimes', 216 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis

An empty chest, originally housing a lawn tennis and badminton set. Black and green lithographic print features couples playing mixed doubles tennis and badminton in Cassiobury Park, with Cassiobury House in the background. Inscription: THE CASSIOBURY GAMES OF/BADMINTON AND GARDEN TENNIS/LONDON/DEAN & SON 160 FLEET STREET. The hourglass court used in Wingfield's version of lawn tennis is depicted in this lithograph. Materials: Wood, Metal, Ink, Glue, Paint, Paper, Lacquertennis

A chest (.1), housing a lawn tennis and badminton set. Black and green lithographic print features couples playing mixed doubles tennis and badminton in Cassiobury Park, with Cassiobury House in the background. Inscription: THE CASSIOBURY GAMES OF/BADMINTON AND GARDEN TENNIS/.../LONDON/DEAN & SON 160 FLEET STREET. The hourglass court used in Wingfield's version of lawn tennis is depicted in this lithograph. Contents include: racquets (.2 -.3); tennis balls (.4 - .5); shuttlecock (.6); badminton net (.7); guy ropes (.8 - .9); ornate pegs (.10 - .11); mallet (.12); and net posts (.13 - .14, 2 parts each). Materials: Wood, Metal, Ink, Glue, Paint, Paper, Lacquer, Gut, Rope, String, Velvet, Bird feather, Felt, Rubbertennis

Original Act of Parliament document (17th Sept.1656) passed during time Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of the republic then known as the Commonwealth of England. The Act relates to 'PERSONS WHO LIVE AT HIGH RATES AND HAVE NO ESTATE, PROFESSION OR CALLING'. One section of the Act prohibits (as of August 1, 1657) gambling on games, including tennis. The punishment indicated for doing so is to forfeit to the goverment double the amount of money won. Also framed beside the closed Act document are three reproductions of the pages within it. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis

1984 Los Angeles Olypic Games Tennis medal. Materials: Metaltennis

Two identical parts. Each is a gold commemorative medal in presentation card packagin for Sydney Olympic Games Tennis, Materials: Gold/Metal, Cardboard, Plastic, Inktennis

A fan decorated with graphic illustrations depicting children playing various games, including shuttlecock. Cloth (silk?) on wood frame. Illustrations apparently by Kate Greenway. Mounted to cloth-lined frame backing. Materials: Ink, Silk, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glass, Clothtennis

Metal money box with lockable door and key, embossed with scenes of tennis games and equipment and word 'TENNIS'. Embossed on base: 'PAT.PENDING'. Materials: Metaltennis

Set of six circular dexterity games, each consists of sealed metal casing with printed paper image inside (except for one in which the imagei si printed onto metal). Tiny balls inside casing, which players must try to manouvre into small indentations. Two are large, one medium, two small and one is very small. All are backed with mirror glass. Materials: Metal, Paper, Ink, Glue, Glasstennis

Book: 'The games of Lawn Tennis and Badminton'. 29 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis

An empty Slazenger (UK) 'Lawn Tennis Ball' box. Printed on lid: 'MADE ENTIRELY IN ENGLAND/MADE ACCORDING TO/THE REGULATIONS OF THE/ LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION /AND STAMPED'. On front of box is printed: 'AS USED EXCLUSIVELY/FOR THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS/AT WIMBLEDON SINCE 1901'. On side of box is printed: 'EXCLUSIVELY ADOPTED FOR/USE AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES/1904, 1908, 1912 AND 1920'. Elaborate colour lithograph label adhered to underside of lid. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Papertennis

Visitors Book of the Adult deaf and Dumb Society with no dates for early entries and a long list of names for 11 November 1956, the Olympic Games Opening. The last entry is in January 1959Brown Cover, 18cmHx23cmW