"Donald Mackintosh was born in Rockbank on 21 September 1866. He quickly proved himself as an expert shot, joining the Bacchus Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000 Cup Handicap. Donald represented Australia at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. However, due to confusion at the time over whether this competition was an official Olympic event, Donald was not recognised as an Olympic medallist during his lifetime. In 1987 the IOC issued Donald’s gold and bronze medals. Donald continued to travel around Europe and won many other competitions, including the London Gun Club Challenge Cup three times in a row and the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo twice. As well as being an expert shot, Donald was also well educated and wrote poetry. Most astonishingly, he was also completely blind in his left eye".Melton Bacchus Marsh Express article about Olympian Donald Mackintosh local identities, sport

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. This photo shows children standing under a Legacy logo with Santa and two photos of children from that group with Santa. The logo imprinted on the back implies it was December 1999. It was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 3 of junior legatees at a Christmas party.Printed on Kodak paper with Olympic rings 'Official sponsor of the Olympic Games'.junior legatee outing, christmas party

Cream covered paperback book, The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne 1956Melbourne MCMLVI with five coloured Olympic rings. Back Cover, photo of Australia Insignia with crest of kangaroos, leaves and vines.. Aquirit Eunds. Seven Shilling and sixpence.olympic games, sport

Ticket belonged to Marie Sebire, Lilydale High SchoolTicket to the 1956 XVIth Olympic Games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. November 23, 1956 With purple Australian map and Javeline thrower, and Olympic rings and flame.F6 Row U Seat 5 Nov. 23 1956 9/-tickets

Soil from Olympic Games in Melbourne at MCG in 1956Surface soil from Olympic Running Track at Melbourne Cricket Ground (1956) in the containersoil specimens

This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016. James Malony originally established his business in 1854 in King Street Melbourne. The family owned business of J. Molony initially specialised in shoemaking. Several members of the family were recognised ice hockey and figure skaters who have represented Australia in international winter events including the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway and the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. Molony’s in Elizabeth Street expanded their business with a focus on ski equipment, opening new premises in Falls Creek in 1960. They sponsored several events included the Malony Cup, a Grand Slalom event held at Falls Creek.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for Moloney Cup 1966Engraved on side of mug: Molony Cup 1966 MENS THIRDross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers, j. malony

Operation Gold, was the military security / search operation associated with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.Members of the 5/6th Bn were involved in Operation GoldShield shaped plaque made of varnished wood. A large green painted, metal. "Operation Gold: Operational Search Battalion: Joint Task Force 112" badge is affixed above a yellow banner with Sydney 2000 Games embossed in black.sydney olympics, wark vc club, army reserve

Donald Mackintosh an Olympic gold medallist marksman. 1900 Games Shooting Donald Mackintosh Universal Paris Exposition pigeon shooting events won the Prix (Grand) de l’Exposition The grande Prix Centenaire 3rd de Paris tied ??? Winner of the Grand Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup (3 times in a row) The Melbourne Gun Club Challenge (3 times in a row) The Gran Prize of Italy The Grand Prize Aix les Bains The Belgian Championship The Milan Grand Prize The Madrid Grand Prize as a result was declared the Champion of the WorldRestoration of Donald Mackintosh's grave site at the Melton Cemeterylocal identities, sport

A newsletter from Sydney Legacy with six real life examples of the types of people Legacy help and what they have been able to achieve. It appears to have been published approximately 1990. Types of help given by Legatees included helping a widow's daughter buy her first car, providing a widow with a unit in the Legacy flats at Edgley Court, Petersham, providing allowance for text books for further study, also helping a disabled dependent swim in the Olympic Games also a Legacy holiday home for the widows to use. One widow talks about the widows' club and that 'you're never lonely. There's always someone who knows you.'A good summary of some of Legacy's work.Black and white A4 newsletter x 4 pages with some photos and stories of Legacy beneficiaries.Volume 3, Number 1promotion, widows clubs, sydney legacy

A paper back publication, including text and black and white photographs. The cover bears colour embossed images of the Olympic medals and the colours of the Olympics. The back cover features an image of the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne.A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.melbourne olympics, 16th olympiad, australian sporting events

Established in 1854 in King Street Melbourne by James Molony, the family owned business of J. Molony initially specialised in shoemaking. Several members of the family were recognised ice hockey and figure skaters who have represented Australia in international winter events including the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway and the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. Molony’s in Elizabeth Street expanded their business with a focus on ski equipment, opening new premises in Falls Creek in 1960 This brochure advertises their available lines for 1964.A 1964 Brochure for J Molony Ski Shop. The brochure is printed in colour and the front bears a caricature of a skier with equipment On front cover: j. molony SKI SHOP 1964 / Established for 110 yearsj molony, molony ski shop, skiing, falls creek, ski fashion, winter, snow, snow fashion, 1964 falls creek

A portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh that has been owned by Legacy for many years. It was previously hung alongside a painting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but has been moved to storage in the archive. Extremely similar to a portrait of Price Philip that is owned by the City of Melbourne. It had been painted in 1956 just before Price Philip opened the Olympic games in Melbourne. Perhaps this was a draft or copy of the City of Melbourne portrait. Prince Philip was an honorary member of Legacy after a visit to Sydney Legacy in 1954.Oil painting of Prince Philip in a gilded wooden frame.Author signature in bottom right, 'Dargie'.portrait, prince philip

Belonged to Ian Howie- 16-page booklet - Programme for Main Stadium Athletics - Monday 26th Nov 1956Olympic Games, Melbourne Australia 1956, Athletics1956 olympic games, athletics, programmes

- Belonged to Ian Howie- 16-page booklet - Programme for semi-finals MCG. 3rd Dec 1956Olympic Games. Melbourne, Hockey, Main stadium (MCG)1956, olympic games, hockey, programme

Belonged to Ian Howie- 16-page booklet - Programme for Hockey Final in MCG, 6th Dec 1956.Olympic Games, Melbourne, Hockey Final Main Stadium (MCG)1956 olympic games, hockey, programmes

Belonged to Ian Howie- White plastic badge with blue inscription - Attached blue ribbonOlympic Games - Official - Melbourne 19561956 olympic games, melbourne, official uniform

Cutting of an article by Alan Tate, from The Herald, January 27, 1981. It was mooted that the Olympic Village for the 1988 Olympic Games (which may have been held in Melbourne) was proposed for the grounds around VCAH Burnley. The principal, Mr Davis, is stated to have been keen about the prospect because of the huge influx of money there would have been for the college. There are 2 photos, one of the main college building with the caption: "Burnley Horticultural College... at the centre of an Olympic Games village plan" and the second with the caption: "Burnley Horticultural College principal Mr Jim Davis shows where the Games village could be built." alan tate, the herald sun, olympic games, 1988, vcah, burnley gardens, olympic village, jim davis, principal

Belonged to Ian Howie- 14-page booklet - Programme for Swimming at Olympic Park Pool.Olympic Games, Melbourne, Swimming, Olympic Park Pool1956 olympic games, programmes, swimming

Used at Opening Ceremony by Edward Arrowsmith, 1956Green coloured programme. Five Olympic Rings in blue, yellow, black, green and red. Photograph of Melbourne including Yarra River. Thirty-one pages including history of Olympic movement.'Opening Ceremony. Main Stadium (MCG) Thursday November 22nd 1956 at 3 p.m. Official Souvenir Programme. Two shillings. Olympic Gamesdocuments, programmes

Programme for Athletics in the Main Stadium, Saturday 1 December 1956. Melbourne Olympics.Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia, 1956.|XVI th Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956.documents, programmes

Collectable Cards. Produced by Coles to commemorate the XVIth Olympiad held in Melbourne in 1956. Three cards represented/featured flags and floral emblem of each competing nation at the games and the fourth card features Olympic sports e.g. hurdlesFour small full colour printed cards from the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Three card depict National Flags along with a flower; the fourth card depicts a hurdles athlete and sports grandstand. Each card features Olympic Logo in one corner - see also History of object.Card 1 - 'Czechoslovakia - Linden XV1th Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 2 - 'Denmark - Forget-me-nots XVI Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|Card 3 - 'USSR (Russia) - Poppy - XVI Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 4 - 'Hurdles' XVIth Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|On back off all cards 'Exclusive Coles Production'documents, cards, recreations, sports

Six page booklet with two leaves forming illustrated covers. Front cover artwork depicting bishop and clergy at altar, rear cover photograph of St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne.olympic games, melboourne, catholic, mass, souvenir programme, como park

non-fictionolympic games, melbourne, australia, invitation to holld olympic games

non-fictioncity of ballaarat, welcome, ballarat, lake wendouree, rowing, canoeing, 1956, southern hemisphere,

olympic games, skyline drive in, ballarat, melbourne olympics

Belonged to Ian Howie20-page programme for Hockey for 1956 Olympic Games. Cream and red Colouring.Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme1956 olympic games programme, hockey

Digitised video (3.05GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded September, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)This month's guest speaker, Peter Le Get, RDHS Secretary, has had a life full of studying and participating in many different sports. He has toured the world mostly competing in Masters athletics and counts as one of his favourite sporting hightlights - carrying the Olympic torch through Melbourne CBD as it neared the final leg in the opening ceremony of the 1956 Games at the MCG, where in later years he has also shown many visitors around as a tour guide.

Set of three colour photocopies on A4 sheets of documents issued to MMTB Traffic staff at the time of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. Titled "A Special message to all members of the Traffic Staff on the occasion of the XVIth Olympiad at Melbourne" - title page - General information page - about welcoming visitors to the city, information location, recognition of visitors - Ticket or passes - including an illustration and details of free travel badges. Also includes information on bus services to the Olympic village and sight seeing trips.trams, tramways, olympics, mmtb, tickets, passes, badges, buses

Set of six Metcard tickets, used during 2000 advertising Olympic Football event, featuring various Australian soccer or Football players that were to be held at the MCG during the September 2000 Sydney Olympic games. Has the Metcard logo on it, along with other Metcard, information. All tickets have been used for various fares, along with 3AW radio station, ticket numbers and dates. Three copies of each retained from a larger collection. .1 - Marco Bresciarro .2 - Daniel Allsopp .3 - Kasey Wehrman .4 - Nick Rizzo .5 - Brett Emerton .6 - Amy Wilson See Reg Item 2512.2 for an event poster.trams, tramways, tickets, metlink, metcard, olympics, football

.1 - Poster - full colour on gloss Paper A3 size, titled "Your AFL Metcard could be your ticket to the 2001 AFL Grand Final", promoting the use of AFL Metcards, a competition for the Grand final. Has the images of the 10 Melbourne based teams featured on Metcard images. Has logos of the AFL, Metcard, Tripple M radio station and Crown Casino. Two copies held. .2 - Poster - as above for the Olympic Games Football Semifinal to be held on 26/9/2000, titled "Win a superbox to the Semis" featuring 6 Australian plays on a set of special edition Metcards - see Reg item 1463 for the cards. Features: .1 - Marco Bresciarro .2 - Daniel Allsopp .3 - Kasey Wehrman .4 - Nick Rizzo .5 - Brett Emerton .6 - Amy Wilson Has the logos of Swanston Tram, Victorian Bus Industry, Bayside Trains, Connex, Yarra Trams and 3AW ratio station.trams, tramways, metcard, football, competition, tickets, metlink, olympics