Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Debutantes: this group took part in the annual ball held by the Eaglehawk sub-branch of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League Australia on July 11, 1951.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Said to be the one used by Mr Harry "Judge" Taylor the Yarrawonga Town Crier.Large round brass bell with wooden handle attached.Round ball suspended from a hook which hangs below the bells lower edge.Very loud ringing sound which vibrates for some time.Has lost its screw on knob at top of handle.None.town crier, bell

Two photos, mounted on black laminated card, of the Golden Square Primary School Athletics Sports. The first photo is Aaron Millward in the hurdles and the second is the Prep's Sandhurst team competing in the Tunnel Ball. Results of the sports are given in the very short article.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, golden square primary school athletics sports, aaron millward, brittany hercus, joseph scoble, ron payne

A destrung Spalding transitional flat-top, junior tennis racquet, featuring: solid convex throat; and, cross hatched handle. Decal of Spalding logo in wreathed ball trademark features on throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Inktennis

Desk set consisting of an almost square wooden base, and glass paperweight in the form of a tennis ball. Inscription across base, below the Dunlop 'Maxply' logo: SOUVENIR OF AUSTRALIA'S/VICTORY IN DAVIS CUP. 1939. Materials: Glass, Wood, Ink, Lacquertennis

Silver container shaped as hat with racquet and ball attached. Lid has a bronze 'P' attached to it. Stamped into base: ''P" brand and '3737/PAIRPOINT MFG CO./NEW BEDFORD MASS./PAT. APPLIED FOR'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal compositetennis

Pair of solid plaster figurines; a male (.1) and a female (.2) figure each painted in yellow and brown pigments. Each figure holds a racquet and ball. Signed 'DUBRAY' on base, and numbers 23 (on .1) and 152 (on .2). Materials: Plaster, Pigmenttennis

An unsealed Spalding (U.S.) 'Pancho Gonzales' domed-top ball can with lid. Key and seal strip lost. Contains three balls (one original, one blank, one Penn brand). Materials: Metal, Rubber, Synthetic material, Inktennis

Pin doll, with ceramic figurine components and padded fabric lower section. Ceramic sections represent upper body and legs of a flapper girl holding tennis racquet and ball. Metal pins remaining in base. Materials: Ceramic, Cloth, Thread, Wooltennis

Black and white photograph Leutenant John Upton, Rebecca Sandy, Kim Woodward, Jeanette Sandy, Cheryl Nicholls, Kim Nicholls, holding oversized cheque and equipment purchased by Fire Brigade from proceeds of Deb Ball. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering

Land, bordered by Brougham, Havlin and Mundy Street was purchased in 1911 and the distillery onsite was modified to suit the needs of the Rosella Company. Renovations and additions, including a 21 metre high steel chimney, were completed in time for the 1911/12 tomato season. First manager was Owen WIlliams (1883-1948), a Welshman. He was married to Amy Price (1882-1949). Full history available "Bendigo's once flourishing tomato industry" by James A Lerk. Item 5985sepia photograph. Interior at workshop - anvil at back left., centre, drum standing on bench, used as small furnace ? Portion of man wearing work apron at back right. On back in ball point pen 'Rosella Preserving Factory, Brougham St. 'organization, business, rosella factory

These items are typical of the ink wells used in the first half of the 20th century in a home or business. The use of ink wells was superseded by the introduction of fountain pens and ball point pens . These items have no known provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A round ceramic ink well It is coloured brown and there is some damage on the side. .2 A round, brown ceramic ink well with a little ridged top.There is some damage on the base.ink wells, vintage house hold and business items

Gary Stranks - boy in front holding ball Ron Stranks (Coach) - middle row, far right Steven Stranks - front row seated 4th from leftDigital file only scanned by EDHS from item on loancentral park, eltham football club, gary stranks, ron stranks, steven stranks

Printed programme of events celebrating the school centenary including a Debutante Ball, Procession, School Roll Call, School Dinner, Concert, Church Service, Luncheon and Bus Tour. White single folded card with photograph of Buninyong Primary School, No. 1270 and the programme of activities from 31 August to 2 September, 1973buninyong state school, buninyong primary school, education, community, celebrations

This dress was typical of those worn on 'after 5' special occasions to: dinner dances, weddings, balls. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital BallThis dress was worn (and possibly made) by Margaret McKendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian McKendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga & District hospital. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office. They had 3 children.Long sleeved fitted pale apricot guipure lace full length dress fitted at the waist line. Gored skirt. Scooped neckline at the front. High neckline at the back. The back has a 28 cm long opening fastened by hooks and eyes. Unlined.'after 5' dress; margaret mckendrick; tawonga; ladies' clothing

This dress was typical of those worn on 'after 5' special occasions to: dinner dances, weddings, balls. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital Ball.This dress was worn (and possibly made) by Margaret Mc Kendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian Mc Kendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga & District hospital. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office. They had 3 children.Aqua silk long (full length) sleeveless dress. Sequined with beads individually hand sewn. Princess line. Zip full length at the back. A couple of pleats at the front and back. 'A' line skirt. Accompanied by a guipure lace short jacket with three quarter sleeves, lined with the same silk as the dress. Scalloped at the bottom of the jacket. Covered button at the top of the back with a loop.'after 5' dress; margaret mckendrick; tawonga; ladies' clothing

This inkwell was used by the staff of the Mount Beauty Post Office, from the late 1940's until the change from pen and ink to the use of fountain pens and then ball-point pens. The last Post Master at Mount Beauty rescued this item when the Mt Beauty Post Office was privatised in the 1990's. Ian Mc Kendrick worked at the Mt Beauty post office.Clear glass rectangular shaped set of two ink wells with a pen holder in front. Each ink well has a glass lid. Between the ink wells there is an open area for storing items such as paper clips etc. In addition it Includes a red and a black pen handle.mt beauty post office. inkwell. pen. writing equipment.

Peter BALL's business card for the Port Meat Shed has the name, phone numbers and address at 251 Bay Street Port Melbourne and also offers Free Home Delivery.Small red business card with black printing .the port meat shed, business and traders - butchers, peter ball

The photograph was taken at the Colonial Ball which was held to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of white settlement in Sunbury. The lady photographed is Hilda Baird, who was one of Sunbury's oldest residents at the time.A black and white photograph of a lady and man in colonial dress talking.kelly, bert, baird, hilda, 150th anniversary, colonial ball, shire of bulla, george evans collection

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2004. Belles of the ball: the CWSG miniature debutante ball was held in the White Hills Hall on Tuesday, July 22, 1952. Bishop Stewart was guest of honour. The young participants were: (back row) Pat Hughes, John Kane, Brian Keating, Michael Reidy, Peter Morrisey. Centre: chaperone Maureen Kane, Ann Roberts, Moya Reidy. Third row: Brenden O'Donoghue, Fay Hughes, Pauline Murphy, Nola Eddy, Maeree Murphy, Lorna Eddy, Zoe Hogan and front Michael Morrisey. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This medallion represents the Caulfield District Cricket Association and was given to life member Fred Whelan in 1935.Very few players/officials were given this honourCaulfield District Cricket Associationmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, cdca, medals, fred whelan

Bright pink ball gown , with lace sleeves and floating panel. Long straight pink satin dress with lace sleeves and scoop neck. Princess line with lace under the bodice and across the back. Long back zip and a pleated chiffon attached train.Black label across the top 2 inches x 1 inch.ball gown, reid family

Donated by Helen Harris on behalf of daughter Penny. Trophy from Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club for Penny Harris.Wooden square block with angular block on side. On Angular block is a round circle with a netball ball and a net along with 'Netball' written on it. A female figure shooting for goal on square. Metal plate on front inscribed 'M.P.U.N.C. - 1991. Most consistent Penny Harris'As abovenetball, trophy, mount pleasant netball club, penny harris, sport

Framed page from Vanity Fair magazine with illustration of male tennis player in white tennis attire, standing behind net, ready to receive ball. Caption reads 'Thrice Champion'. Date at top right. Materials: Wood, Paper, Ink, Glasstennis

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Grade 5 Basketball Team 1993. their names are:- Natasha Turner, Shannon Bayliss, Leah Hinck, Shannon Fernie (holding the blue and white striped ball), Angela Webster, Elly Moncrieff and Rebecca Rainbow.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - natasha turner, shannon bayliss, leah hinck, shannon fernie, angela webster, elly moncrieff, rebecca rainbow

A wooden, transitional flat-top racquet with a convex throat and cross-hatched handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Inktennis

A club-shaped solid wood bat, used for striking a hard ball exclusively across one face. Handle end has a small crooked butt for sturdier grip. Along the right side of bat is a number - either 1850 or 1650. Materials: Woodtennis

'15-Love' game set. Contains a playing board, a scoring back, four die, our wooden player tokens and one wooden 'ball' token. Also contains an instructions pamphlet. Set complete. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Glue, Woodtennis

'Fred Perry's Wimbledon' game. Contains four identical rules sheets, a wood ball, a dice, fourteen 'serve' cards, 45 stroke cards, a cardboard 'court' and a rules booklet. Complete set. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Wood, Glue, Plastictennis

'Sidewalk Tennis' set. Contains two plastic paddles, net, a multicolored rope, a rubber ball, two net poles and bases and two wooden stakes. Appears complete, no instructions. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Wood, Rubber, String, Natural fibre, Plastictennis