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Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Auto-Tug Engine, 1983 or prior
The 1982 Ford V6 engine, built at the Ford Essex Engine Plant at Windsor in Ontario Canada, was released by Ford for installation in a number of car and light truck models manufactured in Canada, United States, Mexico and Venezula. Production probably exceeded 7 million items. The Australian Gliding Museum’s exhibit was an engine converted for aircraft use that was bought for the Gliding Federation of Australia “Auto-Tug” program from Javelin Aircraft Company in Wichita in USA. “Auto-Tug” was an experimental program sponsored by the Gliding Federation of Australia to equip a glider – sailplane Piper Pawnee PA-25-150 tug with a water-cooled engine to alleviate the costs of running and maintaining the Lycoming engines fitted to Pawnee tugs in Australia. The program began in 1988 and was aimed at obtaining limited certification for converting dedicated glider – sailplane tow planes. The engine equipped with modified intake manifolds produced 198 hp for flight with the same propeller RPM for take-off as the original Lycoming 0-540 engine. However, fuel consumption was halved as the water cooling of the Ford engine enabled quicker descents with throttle closed following the release of the sailplane. Based on the results of GFA’s program, CASA concluded that engine was quite suitable for an aircraft installation and rated it more reliable than the equivalent Lycoming and Continental aircraft engine. The use of the 1982 Ford V6 engine type for Pawnee tug conversions was discontinued when the General Motors LS1 5.7 litre V8 became available. It is understood that a small number of conversions have been done using the LS1 engine. This brief history is based on information obtained from Mike Burns and David Sharples who were involved in the Auto-Tug program from 1988 to 1992. Technical information relating to the 1982 Ford V6 automotive engine is contained in a paper by D.L. Armstrong and G.F. Stirrat of the Engine Engineering Office at Ford. Indicative of technological experimentation in the sport of glidingFord auto engine mounted on mobile standaustralian gliding, glider, sailplane, auto-tug, pawnee, tug, auto, engine, motor, ford, gliding federation of australia, burns, sharples. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Leisure object - 3D Viewer, circa 1940s
May have been used by Amess or Jenkins families?wood and glass viewer to give three dimensional image from two identical photos placed in slot at other end to eye pieces3d viewer, churchill island -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Collins, The Australian people and the Great War, 1984
World War I (1) - Gallipoli - Churches and the war - Empire loyalty - Women at war - Sport and war in Australia - Australia Imperial Forces abroad - German Australians - Rural Australia and the war.Index, notes, ill, p.242.non-fictionWorld War I (1) - Gallipoli - Churches and the war - Empire loyalty - Women at war - Sport and war in Australia - Australia Imperial Forces abroad - German Australians - Rural Australia and the war.australia - social life and customs -1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 - history - australia -
Deaf Children Australia
Negative, Girls Physical Drill Classes
B&W negative of girls in their physical drill classes deaf children australia, dca, victorian deaf & dumb institution, vddi, education, physical drill classes, girls, sport -
Deaf Children Australia
Postcard, N.J.Caire, Boys' Gymnastic Class, 1909?
B&W photograph by N.J.Caire, on a postcard, of the Boys' Gymnastic Class at the VDDI On Front of postcard: "VICTORIAN DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION, ST. KILDA RD., MELBOURNE./Boys' Gymnastic Class/N.J.CAIRE, Photo, 4 Darling Street, South Yarra, Victoria." deaf children australia, dca, victorian deaf & dumb institution, vddi, education, pupils, boys, gymnastic class, n. j. caire, sport -
Athletics Victoria
Blazer, Pocket, VAAA Pocket
VAAA blazers were issued and worn by athletes and officials representing the state of Victoria at athletic meets at home & interstate. This VAAA pocket has been cut from a club blazer.The have the honour of being presented with a VAAA blazer is high recognition of an athlete's ability and acknowledgement of their achievements at the highest level of competition.A dark blue serge cloth Victorian Amateur Athletics Association blazer pocketVAAA logo depicting a flaming Olympic Torch inside a large white "V"above the letters A.A. A.sport, athletics, track & field, apparel, uniforms, blazers -
Athletics Victoria
Booklet, Athletic Meeting - 25th Zatopek Meeting, 19/12/1985
This booklet celebrates the 25th Zatopek Classic Athletics Meeting and was attended by Emil Zatopek at Olympic Park, Melbourne 19th December 1985.This booklet is significant because it was the Silver Jubilee of this important event and the booklet must be considered rare as it has been signed by Emil Zatopek who is now deceased.Athletic Programme, Illustrated, cover, 16 pp.Athletic Meeting Olympic Park Signed by EMIL Zatopeksport, athletics, olympic park, emil zatopek, victorian athletic association, marathons -
Athletics Victoria
Badge, Les Darcy Memorial
This item is of significance because it commemorates the unveiling of a life size bronze statue of Australian middleweight boxing champion Les Darcy at Maitland, NSW. This limited edition badge was given as a memento to the sponsor's of the monument and special guests who attended the unveiling. It has historic relevance because Les Darcy was born at Stradbroke near Maitland in 1895. He died in America in 1917 age 22 and is buried in the West Maitland cemetary where hundreds of tourists make visits every year. His family home in Maitland still stands and is also a tourist attraction although privately owned. The badge depicts an image of Les Darcy in his famous boxing pose.The figure of Darcy is surrounded by a floral motif depicting the Australian coat of arms at the top and the inscription Les Darcy Memorial encircling his image. A scroll at the bottom of of the medal says; Maitland Wonder.badge, les darcy, boxiing, sport, memorial, maitland, nsw. -
Scotch College Archives
Trophy, Georgian, c. 1937
The trophy was won by Alan Cuthebertson in 1937 for the 50 yard sprintSilver plated trophy with two handles. 'Scotch College/ 1937/ Under 8 Championship/wond by/ A. M. Cutherberson'. trophy, sport, sprint, cuthbertson, race, under8championship, 1937, silverplate, running -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Fighting on the Home Front : the legacy of women in World War One, 2013
In 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, bestselling author Kate Adie shows how women emerged from the shadows of their domestic lives. Now a visible force in public life, they began to take up essential roles - from transport to policing, munitions to sport, entertainment, even politics. They had finally become citizens, a recognised part of the war machine, acquiring their own rights and often an independent income. Former BBC Chief News Correspondent Kate Adie charts the seismic move towards equal rights with men that began a century ago and asks what these women achieved for future generations. This is history at its best - a vivid, compelling account of the pioneering women who helped win the war as well as a revealing assessment of their legacy for women's lives today.Index, bibliography, ill, p.312.non-fictionIn 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, bestselling author Kate Adie shows how women emerged from the shadows of their domestic lives. Now a visible force in public life, they began to take up essential roles - from transport to policing, munitions to sport, entertainment, even politics. They had finally become citizens, a recognised part of the war machine, acquiring their own rights and often an independent income. Former BBC Chief News Correspondent Kate Adie charts the seismic move towards equal rights with men that began a century ago and asks what these women achieved for future generations. This is history at its best - a vivid, compelling account of the pioneering women who helped win the war as well as a revealing assessment of their legacy for women's lives today. world war one - women - great britain, female emancipation - great britain -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Picnic Group, 1920s
From the outset the Ithacan Philanthropic held at least one family picnic a year. They either took place at a popular seaside locations or at popular picnic sites in the nearby hills around Melbourne. The first annual picnic was held in 1918. The Ithacan Greeks worked long hours in family food and restaurant businesses in Melbourne. On Sundays the shops were closed so it was seen as an opportunity to relax outdoors away from the city. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society continues this tradition holding an annual picnic in late summer.A black and white panoramic photograph of a large picnic group of men, women and children standing in an open area with trees around the perimeter. Eight children are sitting on the ground in front of the adults and a group of ladies are sitting on a bench to the left of the group. Some of the party are holding long walking sticks which must have been used when they went on a hike or walk.families, picnics, leisure time. -
Arapiles Historical Society
Shields
School information, 176.1- Wyn Wyn school 1949- 1959- 1960, 176.2- W.Slater shield school sportsshield, plaque, school shield, school, sport -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Sports in the 1970s
From the inception of Galen Catholic College, the school has had a great sports tradition. This series of photos from the 1970s highlights this.football, soccer, fencing, athletics, track & field, basketball, volleyball, badmintom, barr reserve, squash, sport, galen catholic college, galen college -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College's AMCO HERALD SHIELD football team, 1979
In 1979, Galen Catholic College put in a team in the AMCO HERALD SHIELD football competition. Galen College was up against some of the best school teams in Victoria. Some of the players in the 1979 team went on to play in the VFL in the 1980s. australian rules football, waverley park, galen catholic college, galen college, sport -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Sports, 1995
In the 1990s, Galen Catholic College continued to offer its students a range of sporting experiences, ranging from aerobics to shooting. This series of photos from 1995 highlights this.aerobics, shooting, netball, skiing, softball, hockey, baseball, sport, galen catholic college, galen college -
Galen Catholic College
1960 Champagnat College Sports Teams
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Galen Catholic College
1962 Champagnat College Sports Teams
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Galen Catholic College
1956 Champagnat College Sports Teams
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Galen Catholic College
Champagnat College Hockey Match, 1955
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Galen Catholic College
Galen Girl's Cricket, 1981
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Galen Catholic College
Inter-school Equestrian Event, 2008
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Galen Catholic College
2005 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2005, Galen's Senior Boys Soccer Team were the regional champions.galen catholic college, galen college, sport, soccer, 2005 -
Galen Catholic College
2004 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2004, Galen's Senior Girls Soccer Team was the regional champion and its Year 7 & 8 Girls Netball Team was the Victorian Catholic Schools Netball Champion. galen catholic college, galen college, netball, soccer, sport, 2004 -
Galen Catholic College
2002 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2002, Galen College were the Victorian Under 17 Boys Basketball Champions.galen catholic college, galen college, basketball, sport, 2002 -
Galen Catholic College
2001 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. 2001 was a very successful sporting year. Galen Catholic College were the Victorian Girls Senior Football Champions, the Victorian Year 8 Girls Soccer Champions, the Victorian Year 7 Boys Soccer Champions and also Victorian Year 7 Boys Football Grand Finalists. galen catholic college, galen college, australian rules football, soccer, 2001, sport -
Galen Catholic College
2000 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2000, Galen were the Marist Boys Basketball Champions, the Victorian Girls Year 9 & 10 Catholic School Netball Champions and also the Boys Year 7 & 8 Bushranger Cup Winners.galen catholic college, galen college, australian rules football, basketball, netball, 2000, sport -
Galen Catholic College
1999 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1999, the Year 7 & 8 Boys were the Bushranger Cup winners and the Year 7 & 8 Girls Volleyball team were the champions in the Victorian Catholic School competition and the Year 7 & 8 Boys Volleyball team were runners up.galen catholic college, galen college, volleyball, australian rules football, sport, 1999 -
Galen Catholic College
1998 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1998, Galen College were Victorian Year 7 Girls Netball Grand Finalists and in 1999 were Victorian Year 8 Girls Netball Grand Finalists.galen catholic college, galen college, netball, 1998, sport -
Galen Catholic College
1997 Notable Galen Catholic College Sports Teams
Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1997, Galen Cross Country Ski Team placed 3rd in the Australian School Skiing Championships.galen catholic college, galen college, skiing, sport, 1997, cross country skiing -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival, 2012
The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2012 Galen Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, sport, athletics, athletics carnival, track & field, tug of war, running, high jump, 2012, students, staff