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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Award - Board - Honour, 1977
Mitcham Chess Club was established in 1970 and disbanded December 1976. Nunawading Chess Club reformed from Mitcham club January 1977 and disbanded permanently 1998. It operated from The Avenue Neighbourhood House Blackburn.Wooden Shield with central metal shield. 'Nunawading Chess Club' 'Championship' with etched Knight piece in centre surrounded by 14 small shields with winner from 1977 to 1991.|Names on shield A Van Silfliout - 1977, M. Walkling - 1978, E. Stannard - 1979, 1980, and 1985, S. Hooi 1981, R. Knaepple - 1982, 1986, 1989, R. Sheahan - 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1991.|Small oval unmarked shield on bottom.as abovetrophies & awards, sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner - School Pennant, 1960s
Donated by Robin Goucher who was a student at Nunawading High SchoolSchool Pennant. Blue Felt 43cm x 17cm. Printed white shield 8cm x 9cm with Nunawading High School down the centre of pennant. Two grey felt loops for holding display on pole.Nunawading High Schooltrophies & awards, education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - School Badge, 1960s
Donated by donor, who was a student at Nunawading High SchoolEnamelled Badge, dark blue, depicting a Crown, Boomerang and Book with the words 'To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.'as abovetrophies & awards, education -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Trophy Tray, Unknown
Dandenong RSL Historical significanceMetal Tray, Circular, Light bronze colour. Metal alloy. Raised scrolled edge. 6 Engraved patterns around centre of the base of tray.Engraving " Dandenong Pageant of Progress 1960" Best Float- Local Section. Awarded to "Dandenong RSL. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trophy, Circa 1945
Pewter mug with Rising Sun badgePresented to Maj V.Gullick in appreciation of service rendered as treasurer of Staff Corps Mess AHQ Committee 1945-1946 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trophy-banner, Evans and Evans Flags
Banner carried by marching girls in competitions.Cloth banner from Ringwood RSL Marching GirlsThe word RINGWOOD with RSL badge. Banner supported by timber on top. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Award - trophy, Pewter products, Melbourne, Australia, Stainless steel tankard
Stainless steel drinking tankard 40th anniversary of the Victory in the pacific and battle locations inscribed -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Award - trophy, 1946
Pewter mugRising Sun badge. Inscription- Presented to Maj V. GullickIn appreciation of services rendered as treasurer of staff corps mess AHQ Committee 1945-1946 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - shooting trophy, Staughton Shield
8th (Indi) Light Horse was an antecedent of the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. 8/13 VMR linked with 4/19 PWLH to form a new regiment of two squadrons one of which was VMR Squadron.Example of community support for citizen soldiersWooden shield with metal embellishments intended for section shooting competition. Used 1929-1930 by 8th (Indi) Light Horse; then 8th 13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1975-1976 and lastly VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse 1991-1994.Presented by Lieut Col A J Staughton for best section shooting 1929.staughton a j, vmr squadron -
Wangaratta High School
WTC Trophy- Sport
Wooden Aub Newton Memorial Shield house football award. Has 9 silver badges on the front. Awarded to Hotham in 1969, Bogong in 1970 and Hotham in 1971 -
Wangaratta High School
WTC Trophy- Sport, 1982-1991
Wooden Marryat Shield year 7 newcombe champion award. Has 10 silver badges on the front and a large one in the centre with a image of a volleyball game. Awarded to Cobras (Cpt. B. Patrick) in 1982, Dipsticks 7D (Capt. P. Beer) in 1983, TNT Dynamites 7B (Cpt. S. Jenkin) in 1984, Hyenas 7H (Cpt. S. Stone) in 1985, Maulers 7H (Cpt. H. Castors) in 1986, Wonder Woos 7J (Cpt. N. Lavis) in 1987, Findlays Fairys 7H (Cpt. D. Preston) in 1988 and Bevos Boomers 7E (Cpt. D. Beven) in 1989 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1998
Block or wood with a black metal Q attached to the top, holding a bronze cube reading 'QUALITY IS ATTITUDE'. Metal plates attached to the wood block read:Wangaratta Regional Quality Awards 1998 QUALITY AWARDS WANGARATTA Wangaratta High School -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called The Most Meritorious Performance on the Air - The Britannia Challenge Trophy 1924 from Aircraft magazine
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - BENDIGO NORTH SCHOOL SPORT SHIELD, 1978 - 2007
Bendigo North School collection - Michael Morrissey Memorial Shield for Sport, wooden shield on stand with an epns shield in centre surrounded by small shields engraved with winners names and years,base has an epns ribbon with school name.trophies & awards, sports, school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - GOLDEN SQUARE STATE SCHOOL COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER SHIELD, 1928
Golden Square State School collection, Bendigo Advertiser Shield for Bendigo Competitions School Choir Contest Section B Grade VIII & Under (Under 14 Years) finally won by Golden Square. Wooden shield with attached metal badges depicting winning schools, a ribbon with Bendigo Advertiser name and a central enamelled Lyre surrounded by a green laurel wreath, small ivory name plate at bottom reading Prescott & Dawe Silversmiths Bendigo.Prescott & Dawe Silversmiths Bendigotrophies & awards, public events, music -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir, Kew Bowling Club Spoon
A shovel shaped sugar spoon with an enamelled badge attached to the end of the handle consisting of a black bowl with a white dot above a black bib with an old English K with Kew Bowling Club on a red curved band below.Kew Bowling Club Pitcher EPNS Melbtrophies, souvenir spoons, kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic), kew bowling club -
Tennis Australia
Trophy , Salver, 1952-1955
A large salver, presented to the winners of the Men's Doubles competition at the Italian Open, from the years 1952-1955. Engraving of winners' names feature on the underside of the lip. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award - Cricket ball trophy with engraved plaque, Kew Cricket Club, 1934
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Red leather cricket ball with silver plaque attachedPresented to / A Myers [sic] / by / Kew Cricket Club / 7 wickets for 9 runs / Final Match Kew A v Kew B / 19.3.34kew cricket club (vic.), arthur henry miers, cricket balls, cricket trophies, trophies -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Softball Badges and Penants, Women's Amateur Softball Council of Victoria, 1961-65
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Set of ten felt softball related badges owned by Arthur Miers, dating from 1961-5arthur henry miers, trophies, victorian women's amateur softball, women's world series softball 1965 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - shooting trophy, Miles Shield for Marksmanship
Maurice Miles served in the Australian Army in World War Two and was present at Cowra when the Japanese POW breakout occurred. He joined Citizien Military Forces in 1965, serving with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles till 1985. He was a keen rifle shot and this shield was a way of fostering the skill within the regiment.Representative of community efforts to foster military skills in citizen soldiers.Wooden shield with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge at centre and plaques arranged around edges recording winners of competition.Donated by / S Sgt Maurie Miles / & Family / upon his retirement / 8/13 VMR / 1965-1985cowra, cmf, vmr, military, world war two, marksmanship -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8LH trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph of South Melbourne Rowing Club Crew that Won the First Championship for Lightweight Fours (Penrith Cup), 1958, 1958
"As with most items in the AP-SMRC collection, the ‘chain of ownership’ is not formally recorded for this item. The image is not unique, but is one of a set that was produced for each of the men represented in the photographs, with perhaps additional copies for the SMRC. Lance Gallagher, speaking with Ms (Grace) Blake and the consultant (Mrs Margaret Birtley) on 8 June 2014, recalled the photograph well and confirmed on 17 July 2014 that he has a personal copy." 2014 Significance Assessment, p28."This item comprises two photographs mounted together with a caption that identifies the men depicted as being a South Melbourne Rowing Club (SMRC) crew and coach. Representing Victoria, this crew won the first Championship for Lightweight Fours at an Interstate Regatta. The race was contested on the Nepean River, NSW, on 3 May 1958. The photograph of the crew was taken on the Yarra River, Victoria, prior to the Regatta and was used for publicity in the Regatta program.16 The victory was significant to SMRC because the oarsmen and coaches (although not the coxswain) were members of that club. The item is a memento of the club’s success, through its crew, at an elite and national level. The Lightweight Four Championship event’s first hosting at Penrith on the Nepean River resulted in a perpetual trophy being donated by that local municipal council. The race for the Lightweight Championship Four continues to this day as a featured event at the annual Interstate Regatta. The Penrith Cup lends its name to this prestigious event. It is unusual for Interstate race crews to be drawn entirely from a single club; more typically, the state representative crews are selected as composites. The selection of an all-SMRC crew for this inaugural race between representative Lightweight Four crews testifies to the exceptional standards at SMRC during this period. The item is of historic significance because it provides pictorial evidence of the crew and the club’s success in a national competition and in a category of event that was being contested at the Interstate Regatta for the very first time. It also carries social significance through the captioning that credits the victory as being the club’s rather than the state’s, and thus reflects the pride of the SMRC in the achievements of its oarsmen and coaches." 2014 Statement of Significance, p30Unframed photograph of the crew which won the inaugural interstate men’s lightweight coxed four in Penrith, 1958. Lightweight Championship of Australia / Won by / South Melbourne Rowing Club / May 6th, 1958 Coach W. Graham / Lance Gallagher Stroke / George Taylor No. 3 / Harry Stevens No. 2 / Bob Tanner Bow / Eddie Jones Cox / South Melbourne state crew ??? This event became the Penrith Cup.rowing, albert park lake, apsm rowing club, penrith cup, lightweight, four, championship, south melbourne rowing club, gallagher, lance, taylor, george, stevens, harry, tanner, bob, jones, eddie, webster, jack, graham, wal -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Image, Ace Trophies, Queensland Foundation for Blind People opening, 1997
Commemorative plaque for the opening of the Kent Street building in 1997.Wooden board with nameplate attachedThis plaque was unveiled by Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland Leneen Forde, AC to mark the official opening of the new premises for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc Kent St, Annersley on 1st July 1997nameplates, queensland foundation for blind people -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Vision Australia Foundation recognition plaques, 1999
As a way of recognising contributions by agencies and individuals outside of the organisation, commemorate plaques were struck and presented as part of an awards ceremony.1 wooden shield with engraved gold coloured plate, with blue Vision logoVision Australia Foundation. QuanTum Information Technology / Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust In recognition of your outstanding contribution towards vital services for people who are blind or have severe sight loss. August 1999.vision australia foundation, nameplates -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Award - Athletic Sash, c. 1954
These sashes were awarded to Frank Pevitt a successful runner in the late 1940's and early 1950's. The year 1954 was when Frank finally came into his own. In March he came second in the mile and two miles in Bendigo and then, a week later, won the Lilydale Gift and the Eighty five pound prize. In April he won the two-mile Grampian Stakes at Stawell. In a large field of 81 starters, he won by five yards. Following this, he came a creditable third in the Bendigo Guineas. To cap off the year, at the end of December he won the Port Fairy Mile from John Barmby, 'effortlessly' according to the Argus newspaper. In 1955 Frank won the mile at the Orford Sports Club meeting and then decided to retire from running More information on Frank's career as a runner can be found in 'Icons of Port Fairy' a book published by the Port Fairy Historical Society which contains information on objects and people 'Iconic' in our area.These sashes are representative of local resident Frank Pevitt's athletics career and the part that sport played in the early 20th century2 sashes royal blue, a. Port Fairy mile, metal badge with metal badge of wreath & athlete, metallic fringe. b. Orford - textile fringea. PF Athletic Club/PF mile, 1954/presented by Hanley Bros/ Proprietors PF Gazette/won by F.D.Pevitt b. Orford Sports Carnival/Orford Mile/15-1-55/won by F.D.Pevittlocal history, trophies & awards, sports, athletics, frank pevitt, orford, port fairy -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Tigers for Trophies, 1991
The 1991 Victorian Blind Bowlers Final was won by the Illawarra Tigers team of Archie McLean, Keith Spenlove, Hec Stephenson and Bob McLeod. The team will go on to represent Victoria in the biennial VA-SA Challenge for the Catchpole Shield.1 cut out article from an AFB publicationnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, illawarra tigers, recreation -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Major R. S. Billett, War Trophies - From the First World War 1914-1918, 1999
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Carlton Football Club
Commemorative Ash Tray, 1947 VFL Awarded to H O Bell Secretary of Carlton FC 1947, 1947
Presented to Carlton FC secretary H O Bell in recognition of Carlton's 1947 premiershipThe awarded trophy although for the 1947 season was passed onto former Carlton player Cyril Mann who missed selection for the 1945 Grand Final (The Blood Bath) victory over South Melbourne. Cyril Mann's maternal Grandfather William Cooper "is remembered as the Australian Aboriginal political activist, much-respected community leader and genuine man of stature whose extraordinary lifetime achievements cannot be properly acknowledged in the limited space available here". Tony De Bolfo 2013.Comprises stainless steel & bronze. Small bronze medallion sits atop ash tray on a small pedestal."Awarded to H O Bell Secretary Carlton Football Club 1947 PREMIERS" The VFL emblem is depicted on one side of the medallion. -
Carlton Football Club
Scrap Book, Dedicated to Carlton Player John Goold
John Goold double Premiership PlayerA scrap Book dedicated to twice Premiership Player 1968 - 1970 John Goold Career : 1963 - 1970 Debut : Round 7, 1963 vs Footscray, aged 21 years, 338 days Carlton Player No. 754 Games : 108 Goals : 3 Last Game : Grand Final, 1970 vs Collingwood, aged 29 years, 90 days Guernsey No. 11 Height : 184 cm (6 ft ½ in.) Weight : 76 kg (12 stone, 0 lbs.) DOB : June 27, 1941 Premiership Player 1968, 1970 Carlton Hall of Fame All Australian 1966 A brilliant, flamboyant, two-time Premiership player for Carlton during the Barassi years in the ‘swingin’ sixties,’ John William Crosbie Goold became almost as famous for his dapper appearance off the field, as for his exploits on it. At the height of his football career, he was also a prominent ladies fashion designer – which led to him being dubbed ‘Mr Elegance’ by leading football commentator Lou Richards. Supporters and team-mates however, called him ‘Rags’ or ‘Ragsy,’ because of his involvement in the clothing, or ‘rag’ trade. Goold first came under notice as an outstanding junior athlete at Melbourne Grammar School. A true all-round sportsman, he shone at tennis, athletics, football and cricket. He was also a keen horseman who loved the game of polo and the rough and tumble of fox hunting. While at school he was a fervent Melbourne supporter, but strangely, never had much confidence in his football ability. “If I thought I was good enough, I would certainly have gone to Melbourne,” he said many years later. “But I honestly didn’t think I would ever amount to anything in this game. Cricket and tennis were the games that really interested me.’ However, after graduating from MGS, Goold went home to Healesville to star in the Bloods’ 1962 Yarra Valley Football Association Premiership team – an achievement that brought tempting offers from more than one VFL club. “Incentives were offered elsewhere,” he recalled, “but I gravitated to Carlton – partly because the deep blue of their guernsey attracted me, but mostly because of the good advice I got from people who even then were longsighted enough to predict that big things were ahead for this club.” The Blues were confident enough in Goold’s potential to offer him the guernsey number 11 previously worn with distinction by the likes of Jack Hale, Jim Knight, Ron Hines and Laurie Kerr, and his first senior game came in round 7, 1963 against Footscray at the Western Oval. He played on a half-forward flank alongside Brownlow Medallists Gordon Collis and John James on that Saturday afternoon, and kicked his first career goal in an 8-point win. Little did he know though, that it would be another six seasons before he would again experience the thrill of sending a football spinning between the big posts, because his future lay in defence. By his own admission, Goold struggled to find his feet in VFL football during his first two seasons, until the shock appointment of Ron Barassi as captain-coach of Carlton in 1965 began steering his career back on track. “I think you could say that 1965 was my first year of League football,” he said, “That’s the way I felt - that’s the way I reacted to Barassi.” Under Barassi, Goold rapidly developed into a superb running half-back flanker. Tenacious, and an often freakish high mark, he was unmistakable on the field thanks to his mane of dark hair, his loping running style and somewhat awkward kicking action. Furthermore, he had boundless courage. There is no doubt that he would have played many more games had he not been regularly pole-axed under the high ball – a fact he later freely admitted. “I was always getting knocked out,” he said, “and spent half my bloody time in hospital.” In the second half of 1965, an injury to centre half-back Gordon Collis forced Barassi to use Goold in the key defensive post. While it curtailed his rebounding instincts somewhat, ‘Ragsy’ rose to the challenge and rarely lowered his colours. Testament to his improvement, he finished third behind John Nicholls and Sergio Silvagni in Carlton’s 1965 Best and Fairest award, and followed up by being selected in the Victorian team for the 1966 Hobart Carnival. There, he had a superb series in which he was runner-up to West Australian Barry Cable in voting for the Tassie Medal, and capped it off by being named on a half-back flank in the All Australian team. Barassi’s influence at Carlton bore fruit in his third year, when the Blues returned to finals football at last. Richmond, Carlton, Geelong and Collingwood fought out the 1967 Premiership, and Ragsy Goold won the hearts of the Carlton faithful with two lion-hearted performances. Although Carlton was knocked out of contention by successive losses to Richmond and Geelong, Goold was tireless throughout both games, and it was obvious that he thrived on the added pressure of finals football. Precisely twelve months later, the bitter taste of those defeats was washed away when Barassi’s Blues edged out Essendon by 3 points in the 1968 Grand Final, and ended 21 years of despair at Princes Park. To win Carlton’s ninth VFL flag, the Blues had had to defeat the minor premier Bombers twice during the finals – and did so, thanks to a watertight defence led by Goold, and a dominant ruck division headed by John Nicholls. In round 5, 1969, Carlton hosted South Melbourne at Princes Park in a match significant for a number of reasons. As he regularly did, Ron Barassi swung his team around prior to the opening bounce, and Goold found himself in the unaccustomed role of ruck-rover. While the Blues set about establishing a good break on the scoreboard, Ragsy relished the freedom to kick two first half goals - his first majors for 78 games. Just before half-time however, he was flattened in a pack, concussed again, and replaced during the long break by Barry Gill. Alex Jesaulenko was substituted at the same time – by a shy, ambitious youngster named Bruce Doull, making his senior debut for Carlton in guernsey number 4. In September, 1969 the Navy Blues began their third straight finals campaign with an impressive 6-goal Semi Final win over Collingwood in front of more than 108,000 fans at the MCG. A fortnight later, Richmond stunned the flag favourites with a withering last quarter in the Grand Final, and knocked Carlton out of the Premiership race again at the last hurdle. Half-way through the year, Carlton's club doctor discovered that Goold had been playing with shin splints in both of his lower legs. The pain they caused was considerable, but Ragsy soldiered on and held down centre half-back throughout the season. John Goold’s VFL career at Carlton culminated in the fabled 1970 Grand Final triumph over Collingwood. What is not so well known is that Ragsy was only cleared to play in that game on the morning of the match. After narrowly losing to Collingwood in the second Semi Final, the Navy Blues destroyed St Kilda by 62 points in the Preliminary Final, and earned another shot at the Magpies in the decider. But one of Carlton’s problems was that Goold had been kicked on a shin against St Kilda, causing a burst blood vessel and serious swelling. Despite the best efforts of the club medical staff, Ragsy had only a slim chance of playing in the Grand Final right up until game day, when his worried coach reluctantly allowed him to take his place in the side. Later, Barassi justified his decision by saying that in his opinion, a less than fully fit Goold was still worth his place in the team. By half time in the Grand Final however, he was probably questioning that judgement - because Carlton had been totally outplayed, and trailed an impressive, cohesive Collingwood by 44 points. Therefore, Carlton’s magnificent comeback – orchestrated by Barassi, and sparked by the fairytale exploits of 19th man Ted Hopkins – is one of the greatest of all football stories. Against enormous odds, the Navy Blues fought their way back into the contest, and eventually, rolled over the top of the frantic Magpies to snatch victory by 10 points in the last few minutes of the match. Hopkins ended up with four goals, Barassi was hailed a genius, and Ragsy Goold was carted off to hospital immediately after the game to have further urgent treatment. While there, he decided that there was no better time to end his VFL career – especially because his burgeoning business interests were demanding more and more of his time. In the years after his football career ended, John Goold created a remarkably successful business empire. In 1971 he sold his fashion label and took up farming at Mortlake in western Victoria, where he coached the local football team for three seasons. Later, he formed a diversified pastoral company, and purchased a magnificent complex called Ballangeich Run at nearby Ellerslie. While his passion for farming and livestock grew, he began breeding top quality polo ponies, and represented Australia in international competition. During the 1997 and 1998 seasons, John's son Ed Goold played reserve grade football for Carlton. MEMORIES.... Ragsy Goold; the name stirs memories form my long ago childhood. Ragsy, with his unique kicking style, where he'd hold the ball (always a drop punt - in a time when the drop kick and the torpedo punt still reigned supreme) at the point of the ball, elbows bent and he'd lavishly drop the ball, his right arm then flinging back and up dramatically. That was the thing about Ragsy (so named because he worked in the clothing, or 'rag' trade), he was always dramatic. He always ensured his ankle guards and wrist guard were glowing white to match the great white CFC monogram he wore proudly on his chest, and with his long flowing locks, cut a dynamic figure through a young boy's mind. Ragsy was my idol. I loved his dashes from half back, his long accurate drop punts, most of all I loved his flair for the game. Ragsy played the game as an entertainer as well as a sportsman - he leapt high to punch or mark, and always seemed to have a bit of the thoroughbred about him - which is probably why after he retired, he took up fox chasing, polo, and riding his beloved thoroughbreds across the paddocks and over the fences of his property, I think he may have even represented Australia at the sport – really, that’s sort of how he played as a footballer. All sinewy muscle, long legs and famous leaps for the saving punch. Ragsy was part of the great backline that helped revive Carlton's fortunes. Legendary players Wes Lofts, Ian Collins, Kevin 'Racehorse' Hall, Vinnie Waite among them. All great teams have a great defence and the defence that Ragsy was an integral part of was no different. Where others provided the biffo, the muscle or the defensive pressure, Ragsy provided the dash, the flair, the sense of adventure that all great backlines must have. AND MORE.... I have had many favourite players while following the Blues, but there will always be a special spot for Ragsy Goold - running the lines, all long hair and flashing white guards. As a young man I moved to Carlton and began acting in a place called one-c-one. One night after a play, I was walking home. It was winter, and I was wearing my favouritte overcoat, a genuine ankle length tweed affair I had picked up in an Op Shop in Oakleigh for three dollars. As I strutted across Lygon Street, a deep male voice behind me called, 'hey laddie, how much for the overcoat?' I turned, and there was my childhood idol, Ragsy Goold, two beautiful women in tow, smiling and waiting for my answer. I loved that coat too much to part with it, even to Ragsy, so I shook my head - and he smiled, then walked off. I stood for a moment in the middle of the street shaking my head in disbelief. Ragsy bloody Goold had just offered to buy my overcoat! I knew at that point, as a young man of about twenty three, that life was going to be full of surprises and very entertaining - a bit like John ‘Ragsy’ Goold. ONE MORE.... A cold, wet day in the mid 1960's at the MCG and Victoria were playing South Australia (?) The ball that day was like a piece of soap, with players finding it impossible to mark. Just before half time a long kick sailed toward the mud heap that was the centre of the ground, and the pack rose to meet it. From this group of players an arm shot straight up, and the ball instantly came to a dead stop. The footy stuck in the player's palm as if the hand was coated in Tarzan's Grip. After all these years, it's the only recollection I have of that match, and that player was 'Mr. Elegance' John Goold. HUMOROUS HUNGRY.... Former opponent Richmond's Kevin Bartlett on Radio SEN in 2012 received a phone call from John. After the call Kevin told his listeners how "Mr Elegance" would always be dressed in a nice suit, shirt-tie and highly polished shoes. He then cracked a joke saying something like; "You know, John was so 'posh' that he used to play football wearing a cravat!" Milestones 50 Games: Round 15, 1967 vs Melbourne 100 Games: Round 13, 1970 vs Geelong Career Highlights 1965 - Percy Bentley Trophy - 3rd Best & Fairest 1966 - 5th Best & Fairest 1967 - Maurie Sankey Memorial Trophy - 4th Best & Fairest (on count back) 1968 - Premiership Player 1970 - 7th Best & Fairest 1970 - Premiership PlayerFoolscap Scrap Book -
Carlton Football Club
Framed Colour Team Photo, CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB Phillip U15 Team Schoolboys Carnival 1988, 1988
Carlton FC U15 Squad for 1988 CarnivalColour Photo of players & officials that represented Carlton in U15 Schoolboy Carnival Notable individual Anthony (Kouta) koutoufides Career: 1992 - 2007 Debut : Round 13, 1992 vs Adelaide, aged 19 years, 147 days Carlton Player No. 985 Games : 278 Goals : 226 Last Game : Round 17, 2007 vs St Kilda, aged 34 years, 191 days Guernsey No. 43 Height : 190 cm (6 ft. 2 in.) Weight : 95 kg (15 stone, 0 lbs.) DOB : 18 January, 1973 Premiership Player: 1995 Leigh Matthews Trophy (AFLPA MVP) : 2000 Best and Fairest: 2001, 2005 All Australian: 1995, 2000 Leading Goalkicker : 1997 Club Captain: 2004 - 2006 AFL Hall of Fame Location of Photo the now demolished Robert Heatley Stand change rooms.Framed Team Photo