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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - McKinnon Secondary College
File contains 4 items: 1) an article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader 01/02/2011 about a trip to India made by year 10 students from the school 2) an article from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside 15/06/2012 about Aimee Liu, a student from the school who received a Premier’s Award in 2011 3) an article from the Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader 21/06/2011 about the sporting achievements of Nicholas Edwards, a student from the school 4) an article from the Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader 09/08/2011 about Alex Samulenok, Alistair Ward and Jessica Osburn, three students from the school who performed in the 2011 Victorian State Schools Spectacular.mckinnon secondary college, victorian state schools spectacular, liu aimee, anderson lindsay, edwards nicholas, mckinnon, samulenok alex, caulfield bears, education, ward alistaire, moorabbin saints, schools, osburn jessica, birrell garry, music, choir sport, australian rules football, competitions, premier’s award -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Bambra Road Church Of Christ
This file contains four items. 1/Photocopied pamphlet on the establishment of the Bambra Road Church of Christ, Caulfield South, including information on its early members and the pioneers of the nineteenth century church meetings. The pamphlet was produced for the fiftieth anniversary of the church in May 1970 and includes copies of photographs and drawings of the early church. 2/A postcard photograph by W. Sanderson, taken c. 1921, of the building of the church of Christ, Bambra Road, built in one day. Included with the photo is a letter for the donation dated 02/05/1998. 3/Information on Bambra Road Church of Christ, undated and unattributed, providing details about the pipe organ, Joint Choir and the Adult Group which continued at St. Stephen’s after the Union of the Churches. 4/Two photographs, dated 20/11/2009, of the front of the former Bambra Road Church of Christ and of the foundation stone. The Church is now used by the Beit Hamasiach Messianic Congregation.caulfield south, churches, ennis reg., glenhuntly, sunday schools, earl h.s., bambra road, princes park, cheek stephen, churches of christ, st. stephen’s church, killey f., bambra road church of christ, mcdiarmid a. b, mortimer w., clubs and associations, robbins h. b., religious ceremonies, williams e. l., haddon a l, religious groups, everett maisie, youth clubs, everett doris, lynch maisie, collings a. b., eaton c. burdell, mccann taylor, collings c., davey a., neeson mrs, brooker mr., venty mrs., buckingham mrs, brooker mrs., deveraux mrs, carnie mrs, meehan k., sanderson w., sanderson vera, architects, construction (events and activities), sunday school union of the churches of christ victoria, bible school committee of the churches of christ, beit hamasiach messianic congregation, sport and recreation -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Framed Photograph, J C Bartlett, Kooyong Archery Club Final Match 1904, 1904
The photograph shows the final match of the season for the Kooyong Archery Club in 1904. The club continued until at least 1929, when the club practiced in Elsternwick.Framed black and white panoramic photograph of Kooyong Archery Club's final match in 1904. Photograph depicts male and female archery club members participating in front of targets, with a wooden fence and houses in the background. The photograph is mounted behind a faded grey cardboard mount under glass in a wooden frame. The photograph's title is handwritten in white ink underneath the photograph. The frame is painted green with gold detail on the inner edge of the frame.Handwritten in pencil on the back "30096" "5" "191/2 x 9" "786 Greece" "21/2" int ... only" "786 Greece" "Scotch ..." Maker's stamp on back with information "J. C. BARTLETT Photographer, 48 Park St. NORTH FITZROY."bows, kooyong, archery, sporting club, period clothing, arrows, women in sport -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 17; February 1986 to June 1986
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 15 February 1986 to 28 June 1986. Mention of the Solutions Data Bank developed within the VIOSH program conducted at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. . Book with beige cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, dr ray watson psychologist, moneghetti for world events, musical cultural exchange, annie begonia queen, "cool burn" may save animals, wombat state forest, trainees at queen elizabeth centre, course will benefit sport, council president to national organisation, dr don watts, engineering study awards, ricky calvert, barry walker, indian brewer returns, n c mohan ram, metallurgy medal to ian mckee, political desert images, geoff bonney, jack coman, garry kinnane lecturer, biography of george johnston, mayor crebbins graduates, education for the nation, degrees for dad and daughter, paul hotchin a busy man, robert morrow mining engineer, the flab kids, speech problems rife, brett sinclair wins $1000, roderick ramsay top geology student, pro david klein revisits, merit for geologist, filipino academic at bcae, method to assess skills, student nurses meet patients, schools compete for environment awards, students set to join vsu, victorian student union, first for local sculpture students, adrian thomas, head of perfoming arts, key role in inventions, head questions government plans, saga of survival on the ice, dick richards, dr jim thyer physics lecturer, old u s defence 'secret', safety solutions data bank, dennis else -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 18; June 1986 to October 1986
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 28 June 1986 to 27 October 1986. . Book with yellow cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bcae health education course, ymca pool users, "short-cut degrees", bcae commercial day, christmas in july, "vanya' is a modern tale, bcae birthday celebrations, six faculties, children's diets under scrutiny, gravity separator for minerals, leigh oliver wins art prize, ballarat needs training venue, swimming, widdop to visit u s and u k, aquinas to offer nurse training, funding system, bid to cut traffic chaos, uncle vanya production, importance of physical well-being, jack barker to quit, steve moneghetti, dorothy crocker and music, conservation balance sheet needed, bcae open on sunday, open day, chemistry with a difference, durant memorial lecture, sharon stewart wins bronze, awards for students, scott ramsay, students draw plan for park, teachers visit goldfields, mining seminar, course to coach coaches, bound for the big desert, student found, boost for country sport, art of murals, career expo, garry's memorable month, fees protest -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Menu card, Ballarat College 1970 Football Premiership Dinner, 1970
The menu card was produced for the Ballarat College 1970 Football Premiership Dinner held at Craig's Hotel on 14 August 1970 at 6.30pm. The cover provides details of the event and lists the names and signatures of the Captain, vice-captain, team members, coach and also includes the signatures of several staff and the Principal. The inside pages note the menu and toast list. Documents the social signifiance of sport, particularly football, in the life of the Ballarat community. Printed single sheet card with printing on both sidesSignature at top right of front cover: S Lee Signatures on back cover of all players, coach, teachers and guest speaker.stuart-lee, football-premiership, 1970, r-m-horner, jack-netherway, douglas-matthews, c-jesse, b-armstrong, vin-brown, p-bryant, andrew-davies, terry-green, n-grimmer, w-hawkins, w-little, d-llewellyn, evan-llewellyn, d-maconachie, g-matthews, d-murray, d-mccoy, c-mcintyre, c-moore, p-morrow, peter-netherway, james-pippin, s-rasmussen, b-redman, d-ronaldson, j-whitla, craigs-hotel-ballarat, menu, dinner, herb-godbehear -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Federation University Courses 2022
A4 multicoloured Booklet listng the Federaton University Courses for 2022federation university, courses, business, engineering, education, pathway courses, humanities, social sciences, criminology, information technology, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, health, performing arts, visual arts, psychology, science, sport health physical and outdoor education, higher degrees -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Football Medals, McCoy Football Medals
Football is a big part of Wycheproof's Sporting History and successes.The Demon's Football Club remains the town's heartbeat and Premiership medals are monumental trophies celebrated by both young and old generations. Five Premiership medallions won by an individual is a mighty achievement.In the wooden rectangular frame with an attached inscription are 5 Wycheproof Club Premiers medals 1909-1919-1920-1921-1926 won by Herb McCoy. Underneath a photo of Herb McCoy, the 5 medals are mounted on a blue background, surrounded by coloured card.Herb McCoy Wycheproof Club Premiers 1909-1919-1920-1921-1926football-premiership, wycheproof-sport, premiership-medal -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of V. Curtin, K. Shaw and A. Batty with their car before the start of the Ampol Trial.local history, photography, ampol car trial entrant, black & white photograph, motor sport, ampol trial, v t curtin, a shaw, a batty, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of an entrant starting in the Ampol Trial from Cowes - 1959local history, photography, motor car starting in the ampol trial, black & white photograph, motor sport, ampol trial, cowes phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Level playing field for girls, 17/01/2018
Female athletes will no longer need to get changed in carparks after half a million dollars was pumped into sprucing up change rooms across Diamond Valley.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .petrie park montmorency, sports change rooms, women in sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Shoulder Patch - Portland Junior Basketball Association, c. 1980
Oval cloth shoulder patch, white background, black print 'PORTLAND JUNIOR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION' around edge, line drawing of basketball ring and basketball in centre, 'RUNNERS UP UNDER 12 COMPETITION 1980' beneath. Badge bound in yellow.portland basketball, recreation, junior sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Hanlon Park, Portland, n.d
Black and white photo of a football match at Hanlon Park, Portland, taken from north side of ground, looking south. Spectators can be seen behind white boundary fence, some footballers close to fence on that side.Back: Round purple stamp: 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS, PORTLAND' 'Scene of Football Match Portland V Casterton Federal' 'Attendance 400' - handwritten in black inkhanlon park, recreation, football, local sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Glass - Portland and District Badminton Association, n.d
Glass, gold rim, Portland & District Badminton Association logo, gold, embossed.recreation, local sport, badminton -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ski Boots - Downhill, c1970
These boots were used for downhill skiing. Metal clips were used to tighten the boots across the foot and ankle. They were attached to the skis with bindings. The straps enable the boots to hang to dry after use. Doug McConville used them in the Winter Olympics in 1974.Historical: Doug McConville was an Olympian Ski boots change with the development of technology. These haven't a brand name on them.These black leather boots are made in Germany. They are lambswool lined. There is a quick release ankle metal spring clip attached to the sole with a blue looped strap of fabric at the toe end for hanging. There are 3 metal clips across the foot and 2 around the ankle for tightening the boot on to the foot. The boots have heavy plastic soles.Made in Germanywinter sport, ski, snow, boots, downhill skiing, alpine, winter olympics -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ski Boots - Cross Country, Pre 1970
Used by local skier at Falls Creek on the High Plains during the early 1970s.Cross country skiing was a popular sport during the 1970's and has developed since with a variety of equipment enabling different types of cross country skiing.These cross country ski boots are size 8 (men's) and made of leather. The sole of the boot is slightly extended to accommodate four holes into which pegs on the ski bindings insert. cross country ski boots. nordic skiing. langlauf skiing. falls creek. bogong high plains. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Golfers at Mt Beauty Golf Course
This photograph is one of the first photos of golfing in Mt Beauty. It is dated 1948 and it pictures three high-profile Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme staff members having a hit of golf on a rudimentary course which was the fore runner to the beautiful golf course we enjoy today. This photo may have been published in one of the SECV magazines.Jack Giniff, Jack Ormerod and Lloyd Dunn were well known on the K.H.E.scheme. The photo shows how quickly community facilities were organised to provide sporting opportunities for the 4000+ workforce.Photo of 3 men playing golf copied from the original onto photo-quality paper in an enlarged form.Hand written at the bottom of the photo: "Mount Beauty Golf Course 1948 (7th Fairway). This is now the 2nd Fairway. Fairway Avenue will run along - the fenceline on the left. Players: Jack Giniff, Jack Ormerod, Lloyd Dunn." Note: "Jack Andrews" crossed out.golf at mt beauty, sport and recreation -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Books - Australian Ski Year Books 1952 and 1953, Australian Ski Year Book 1952 and 1953
In the early 1950s snow skiing was becoming more popular as indicated by these two books of 94 pages covering the snow fields in N.S.W., Victoria and Tawmania. The first publication was limited to the Kosciusko Alpine Club in 1928. The 1952 edition being the 25th issue. Due to the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme many SECV employees had access to the Bogong High Plains including Falls Creek. These books are of historical value as indicated by the advertisements for the resorts, the equipment in the snow eg. tows, skis and clothes being used at the time, the results of ski races, etc. The accommodation has also developed and attracted a variety of people. The articles include disasters, people involved in the sport and overseas updates. In the 1952 book relevant pages for the Bogong High Plains and Falls Creek are pages 36, 38, and 68-69. In the 1953 book relevant pages are 62 and 71-72 and for aborigines 66 - 69Both books have a greyish photo as a cover with the title and year. Each book has 94 pages of soft paper. The books consist of advertisements, a Contents page and articles. Photos and diagrams are in black and white. On the front covers is written: "K. Mills"bogong high plains, skiing, falls creek, aborigines -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Narranda & District Netball Ass 1840-1970, 2011
This is a booklet giving information on the Nirranda & District Netball Association Inc. It is a 40th anniversary publication. This association was formed in 1971 with Nirranda, Nirranda South, AllansForest, Curdievale and Commingle the competing teams. In 1991 the competing teams were AllansForest, Nullawarre North, Nirranda and Nirranda South and these clubs continued until 2010 when a new format saw individual teams playing under the administration of the Association. The Association continues today.This book is of interest as a record of the Nirranda & District Netball Association. Nirranda is a small settlement 28 kilometres south east of Warrnambool and its history and activities are of interest to the surrounding districts. Netball is the most popular sport for women in the area and the clubs are mostly allied with the local football teams. This is a soft cover booklet of 52 pages. The cover has a white background with a stylized sketch of two netballers (wire sculptures) standing on a windmill frame and throwing at a netball ring with decorative columns on the side. The sketch is in black, green and grey tonings. The booklet contains a Foreword, Personal Profiles, Extracts from Association Minutes and records of competition winners. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: ‘40 Years Nirranda & District Netball Association Inc, 40th Anniversary Re-union’. nirranda & district netball association, history of nirranda, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophies, Medal neck band, 1960's
The Marching girls activity was prominent in the 1960's and 1970's and had participation rate of around 30000. It was a part of activities such as street parades and town celebrations and local shows. However the girls also competed against other clubs . In this case the badges tell the story of competitions around the district to Ararat, Horsham, Ballarat, Beaufort and Warrnambool. These were owned by Lyn Bristol who was a member of the Warrnambool group. Most clubs had teams in various age groups. A tangible link to a local sport and club in the Warrnambool area. With large numbers of girls participating in the sport it has strong social interest .Yellow satin ribbon sewn to make a V shape rounded at the top. There are approximately 60 badges pinned to the ribbon which relate to marching events . They vary from coloured enamel to plain white and yellow metal . Some have bars at the top and they are engraved on the backs of the badges. The engravings list the different categories of marching girls competitions A number of them have the initials L B on them. They relate to the period of the early to mid 1960's.warrnambool, marching girls, marching girls warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Dennington Cricket Club 1937-2007, 2008
This book gives details of the history of the Dennington Cricket Club from 1937 to 2007. Malcolm Kelson compiled the statistical batting and bowling details for each year and provided a summary of each year’s performance, including the results of every A Grade/Division One game played. The history of the Cricket Club and the personal profiles of long-serving club members were compiled by David Kelson. From 1937 to 1939 the Dennington Cricket Club competed in the Warrnambool Cricket Association competition. During World War Two the Dennington club was in recess and was re-formed in 1946. Today the club continues to play in the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association competition. The W.D.C.A. has 13 competing teams across three divisions. This book is of considerable interest as it contains the history of the Dennington Cricket Club, one of the important sporting clubs in Dennington, five kilometres north west of the Warrnambool Central Business District. This is a soft cover book of 202 pages. The front cover has a white background with a black and white photograph of the Dennington Cricket Ovals in 1968. The back cover has a white background with black and white photographs of the Ladies Committee in 1954 and the P. G. Kelson Pavilion in 1962. The title of the book is in red printing and there is an image of a red bulldog on the front cover. warrnambool and district cricket association, dennington cricket club, sport in the warrnambool district, history of warrnambool, malcolm kelson, david kelson -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Hampden Football League Clearance Form, 1950s
This form was used by football players wishing to transfer to other clubs. It was used in the 1950s by the Hampden Football League. This League, now known as the Hampden Football-Netball League, is in south western Victoria and was founded in 1930. This form is of minor interest as an example of the forms used by footballers wishing to transfer to other clubs in the 1950s. This is a blue sheet of paper –the form used for football players being cleared to other clubs in the Hampden Football League (4 copies). The form is blue with black print. There are spaces for the applicant for transfer, the committee representative of the team from which the applicant desires a clearance and the Hampden Football League representative to insert the relevant information. hampden football-netball league, history of warrnambool, western district sport -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Rod Charles, A whirr of many wheels, 2013
A history of cycling in the Geelong area from 1869 to 1914.Pale green and white soft cover depicting an illustration of buildings around the shores of Corio Bay taken from an engraving 1860. 585 Pages. Sepia coloured drawing of two men on bicycles. Title is in black text. One of three volumes.non-fictionA history of cycling in the Geelong area from 1869 to 1914.warrnambool, geelong cycling,, early cycling in victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, 1961 - 1962
The first swimming competition was conducted by the Swimming Club at the Orbost Swimming Pool not long after its construction. The results were hand-written on a cardboard sheet pinned up on a notice board. One of the events held was a crazy diving display performed by Neil Rodwell and Malcolm Corner in which they rode bikes off the diving platform.The opening of the Orbost Swimming Pool was a significant event in Orbost's development. The construction of the pool was community driven and the swimming club played a crucial role in helping young people learn about water safety away from rivers.A manila folder of documents related to the Orbost Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club. It contains the constitution, rules of competition, competition results and a cloth badge- a white silver gull inside a pale blue circle on a darker blue background with ORBOST S & LSC below. Documents are handwritten and typed.orbost-swimming-club sport-swimming leisure-club -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Mallet - croquet
Croquet mallet donated by Mrs Molly Tracey. First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji)..This item is part of the history of Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also an old copy of the rules of Croquet, a trophy and a photo of the first committee.Wooden mallet. It is a wooden hammer which has a handle with a leather grip, metal pieces at each end of hammer for strength. The ends of the hammer are hammer carved into spirals.recreation sport croquet mallet -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Rules of croquet club
From the Orbost Croquet Club - 1st committee was started in 1919 in Orbost.This item is part of the history of Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also a mallet, a trophy and a photo of the first committee.Framed rules of the Orbost Croquet Club.rules recreation sport croquet orbost-croquet-club -
Orbost & District Historical Society
handkerchief
Most people don’t use handkerchiefs anymore, either for personal hygiene or as a fashion statement, but at one time they were prized possessions.Prior to making their move to the breast pockets of men’s suits and sport coats, handkerchiefs were kept in pants pockets.When two-piece suits came into fashion during the 19th century, no “gentleman” was seen without one. This item reflects that custom.Plain cream silk man's handkerchief.handkerchief costume-accessory-men's silk -
Orbost & District Historical Society
handkerchief
Donated by daughter of Alan Richardson, sawmiller at Tabbara. Helped build and held ticket for paddle steamer "Curlip".Most people don’t use handkerchiefs anymore, either for personal hygiene or as a fashion statement, but at one time they were prized possessions.Prior to making their move to the breast pockets of men’s suits and sport coats, handkerchiefs were kept in pants pockets.When two-piece suits came into fashion during the 19th century, no “gentleman” was seen without one. This item reflects that custom.Man's cream coloured silk handkerchief with blue and red stripes around border.handkerchief costume-male silk richardson-alan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
leather case, c. 1900 - 1950s
This case and its contents are believed to have been owned and used by a jockey who rode in the Orbost area. It contained a set of stirrups, two sets of spurs, and two leather jockey leggings.Horse racing as a sport and recreational activity were once part of Orbost's history.A brown leather case, rectangular in shape, a leather handle, with a metal plate on the lid, and leather loops through which straps could be threaded to surround the case. The leather has been tooled with a "crocodile" pattern.leather-case jockey's- case horse-racing -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bag
This bag belonged to Harry Perry and was donated by his son Trevor Perry. Harry Perry was the son of Jacob Perry, Shire Councillor, a farmer and Boer war veteran. Harry Perry's father, Jacob Perry, was a member of the inaugural Orbost Bowling Club. The Bowling Club was founded in 1929, by a group of farmers and businessmen. They set about providing a sporting icon for the town. Six rinks were constructed on the current site using horse drawn scoops and drags. The "Back to Orbost” 1937 book, describes the greens as "a bit rough for the first two seasons but now compare favourably with most country greens". Funds for the construction were raised by the issue of debentures at £5 each, and subscriptions were £1/1s/0d ($2.10). (info. Margaret Smith)Lawn bowling” is an outdoor game that has been popular for centuries. Bowling clubs play a significant role in community recreation needs. Members of the Perry family were inaugural members of the Orbost Bowling Club.A brown leather bowls bag. It has a zipper around the sides and metal studs on the bottom. There are carrying straps at the top.bag personal-effects bowling-bag recreation sport perry-harry