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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Miscellaneous Passes and Event Calendars (Horse Racing and Tennis), 2009-2013
... Miscellaneous Passes and Event Calendars (Horse Racing and Tennis)......horse racing...Seven Passes collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo, they are related to tennis and horse racing....Ephemera Miscellaneous Passes and Event Calendars (Horse Racing and Tennis) ...Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Seven Passes collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo, they are related to tennis and horse racing.bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, horse racing, tennis -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentrePhotograph, Buninyong Horse Racing Club Grandstand 1913
... Buninyong Horse Racing Club Grandstand 1913...Horse racing...The frame has a flower-patterned edge. Buninyong Horse Racing Club Grandstand 1913 Photograph Photograph ...Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.Framed black and white photograph of people in front of the Buninyong Racing Club Grandstand. There is a picket fence at the front of the scene. The frame has a flower-patterned edge. Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.horse racing, buninyong, hayes family -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBooklet - Booklet about horse racing, Margaret Henham, From The Years Of Canni Races, 1887 to 1983, February 1983
... Booklet about horse racing......Horse Racing...Canni Creek Horse Racing Buchan and Gelantipy Race Club From the years of Canni Races1887 - 1983. ...This item was originally owned by the Orbost Primary School libraryThis booklet is significant because it is a concise history of horse racing in the Buchan district 1887 to 1983.Small booklet, yellow/orange coloured cover with dark brown drawings of a racetrack and people, and text also in dark brown. 24ppFrom the years of Canni Races1887 - 1983. Part 1. Compiled by Margaret Henham. From available records of Buchan and Gelantipy Race Club (February 1983)canni creek, horse racing, buchan and gelantipy race club -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Horse Racing, c1900 - 1910
... Horse Racing...horses to the Sunbury race meetings. A report in the Melbourne Argus newspaper in 1922, stated that city taxi drivers came out to Sunbury to drive patrons to the racecourse, which was located about 3 kms from the Sunbury station. Some time however, between 1886 and 1901, there was a period when the racing... that is lying on the ground.On the back of the card there are scribbled notes and numbers which seem to indicate the photograph has been used for a publication at some time. Horse Racing Photograph ...The people in the photograph were enjoying a day out at a Sunbury race meeting some time in the early 1900s. Races at Sunbury began in 1886 with the establishment of the Sunbury Racecourse that was located along Racecourse Road on a section of the Rupertswood Estate on land consisting of six furlongs and two straights. The site included a patron’s stand, saddling paddock, bookmakers’ enclosure, two bars, a committee room, judges box, stables, toilets, six entrance gates and ticket boxes. Special trains from Melbourne brought patrons and horses to the Sunbury race meetings. A report in the Melbourne Argus newspaper in 1922, stated that city taxi drivers came out to Sunbury to drive patrons to the racecourse, which was located about 3 kms from the Sunbury station. Some time however, between 1886 and 1901, there was a period when the racing club had been inactive. A meeting was called in 1901 to restore the club’s activities. With a substantial loan from Mr. Clarke the committee was able to organise the installation of a turnstile, perimeter fencing and irrigation of the course by a windmill that pumped water from a recently constructed dam that was on the estate. The club continued to function until 1942, during World War 2, and did not resume activities after the end of the war. The land was eventually sold for housing development. The Sunbury Race meetings were popular with the racing fraternity not only in the district but further afield and were deemed sufficiently important to run special trains from Melbourne to Sunbury on Race days.A non-digital sepia photograph with a strong cardboard backing of a crowd of people dressed smartly for a day out at the races. Most of the spectators are seated in a long marquee. Three men on the RHS are looking at a horse that is lying on the ground.On the back of the card there are scribbled notes and numbers which seem to indicate the photograph has been used for a publication at some time.sunbury race meetings, sunbury race course, racecourse road -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... ...horse racing...Sepia postcard of horse racing (could be at Sunbury?)...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne postcards sunbury horse racing george evans collection Sepia postcard of horse racing (could be at Sunbury?) ...Sepia postcard of horse racing (could be at Sunbury?)postcards, sunbury, horse racing, george evans collection -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPamphlet - Offical Race Meeting Card, Thomas Drenen, Rutherglen Racing Club. Winter Meeting: Wednesday, 13th May, 1908, May 1908 (Exact)
... ...horse racing...Horse racing meeting information printed on card....The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. gollings allen geoghegan harris mitchell martin prentice mckay logan frew kelly parlett gill hiskins drenen horse racing racing rutherglen racing club 134 Main Street Chambers Riteway Supermarket Pencil marks beside some runners Horse racing meeting information printed on card. ...Office bearers of the Rutherglen Racing Club: President--Mr W R Commins; Vice-presidents--Messrs S P Gollings, H W Allen and J Geoghegan; Treasurer--Mr J Geoghegan; Judge--Dr Harris J.P.; Handicapper--Mr M Mitchell; Stewards--Messrs W R Commins, M Martin, S P Gollings, J Geoghegan, A Prentice J.P.;H W Allen, H McKay, J Logan, D Frew, J Prentice and H E D Kelly; Clerk of Scales--Mr W J Parlett; Clerk of Course--Mr A Gill; Starter--Mr J Hiskins; Secretary--T Drenen Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Horse racing meeting information printed on card.Pencil marks beside some runnersgollings, allen, geoghegan, harris, mitchell, martin, prentice, mckay, logan, frew, kelly, parlett, gill, hiskins, drenen, horse racing, racing, rutherglen racing club, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket -
Upper Yarra MuseumVintage Peek Frean Biscuit Tin Horse racing Game, Early/Mid 20th Century
... Vintage Peek Frean Biscuit Tin Horse racing Game...Upper Yarra Museum Old Railway Station 2415C Warburton Highway Yarra Junction yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Biscuit tin - Horse race Vintage Peek Frean Biscuit Tin Horse racing Game ...Biscuit tin - Horse race -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPamphlet (Item) - Ansett Australia flight and accommodation packages for horse racing
... Ansett Australia flight and accommodation packages for horse racing...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Pamphlet Ansett Australia flight and accommodation packages for horse racing ... -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage - Colour, An Early Victorian Race Meeting
... ...horse racing...Colour cigerette card depictingan early horse racing meeting.....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields race meeting horse racing Colour cigerette card depictingan early horse racing meeting.. ...Colour cigerette card depictingan early horse racing meeting..race meeting, horse racing -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyFinancial record - Note Book Journal, 1913 (Approximate)
... Horse racing...Mixed notes and commercial information relating to horse racing. Notes are hand written in a notebook with a missing front cover....The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Horse racing betting wagers Rutherglen Racing Club bookmakers 134 Main Street Chambers Riteway Supermarket Mixed notes and commercial information relating to horse racing. ...Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Mixed notes and commercial information relating to horse racing. Notes are hand written in a notebook with a missing front cover.horse racing, betting, wagers, rutherglen racing club, bookmakers, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyProgramme - Sports Carnival, Boxing Day, Dec 1895
... Sport - Horse Racing...Photocopy of 8 pg program for Port Melbourne horse racing 'Sports Carnival', Boxing Day 1895, with local ads. ...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne William J BELLION - Grocer, N Gleeson, N McLEAN, C McLEAN, P WHAMONDE, C PEMBERTON, George Washington ROBBINS Jnr, W GIBSON - Grocer, Dr MALCOLMSON, J TATE Jnr, A T Lenihand, W ROBINSON, H H BETTS - Blacksmith, C D LENIHAN - Rose and Crown Hotel, Wearne Brothers, V McADAM - Hairdresser, L TOUTCHER - Globe Hotel, R McNAUGHTON - Graham Hotel, R BLACKMORE - Greengrocer, James KERR - Fishmonger, T J COOPER - Butcher, P GLEESON - All England Eleven Hotel, A BROWNLIE - Butcher, D Sinclair - Tobacconist, W CAMPBELL - Veterinarian, Mrs MURPHY - Naval Brigade Hotel, E BLAKE - Sunbeam Hotel, Gordon & Co - Saddlemakers, J F O'DWYER - Saddlemaker Sport - Horse Racing Business and Traders William J BELLION N GLEESON N McLEAN C McLEAN P WHAMONDE C PEMBERTON George Washington ROBBINS Jnr W GIBSON Dr MALCOLMSON J TATE Jnr A T LENIHAND W ROBINSON H H BETTS C C LENIHAN Wearne Brothers V McADAM L TOUTCHER R McNAUGHTON R BLACKMORE James KERR T J COOPER P GLEESON A BROWNLIE D SINCLAIR W CAMPBELL Mrs MURPHY E BLAKE Gordon & Co J F O'DWYER (original had winners marked) Photocopy of 8 pg program for Port Melbourne horse racing 'Sports Carnival', Boxing Day 1895, with local ads. ...William J BELLION - Grocer, N Gleeson, N McLEAN, C McLEAN, P WHAMONDE, C PEMBERTON, George Washington ROBBINS Jnr, W GIBSON - Grocer, Dr MALCOLMSON, J TATE Jnr, A T Lenihand, W ROBINSON, H H BETTS - Blacksmith, C D LENIHAN - Rose and Crown Hotel, Wearne Brothers, V McADAM - Hairdresser, L TOUTCHER - Globe Hotel, R McNAUGHTON - Graham Hotel, R BLACKMORE - Greengrocer, James KERR - Fishmonger, T J COOPER - Butcher, P GLEESON - All England Eleven Hotel, A BROWNLIE - Butcher, D Sinclair - Tobacconist, W CAMPBELL - Veterinarian, Mrs MURPHY - Naval Brigade Hotel, E BLAKE - Sunbeam Hotel, Gordon & Co - Saddlemakers, J F O'DWYER - SaddlemakerPhotocopy of 8 pg program for Port Melbourne horse racing 'Sports Carnival', Boxing Day 1895, with local ads. Includes notation of placings. Poor quality; looks like a copy of a copy(original had winners marked)sport - horse racing, business and traders, william j bellion, n gleeson, n mclean, c mclean, p whamonde, c pemberton, george washington robbins jnr, w gibson, dr malcolmson, j tate jnr, a t lenihand, w robinson, h h betts, c c lenihan, wearne brothers, v mcadam, l toutcher, r mcnaughton, r blackmore, james kerr, t j cooper, p gleeson, a brownlie, d sinclair, w campbell, mrs murphy, e blake, gordon & co, j f o'dwyer -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper clippings
... Arrival of George Bass at Westernport - History of John Cleeland and his farming & horse racing interests. Quarrying at Cape Woolamai. ...Article on arrival of George Bass at Westernport - early history of John Cleeland including his farming and horse racing interests....Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Arrival of George Bass at Westernport - History of John Cleeland and his farming & horse racing interests. Quarrying at Cape Woolamai. ...Arrival of George Bass at Westernport - History of John Cleeland and his farming & horse racing interests. Quarrying at Cape Woolamai. Loss of Ketch Kermandie.Article on arrival of George Bass at Westernport - early history of John Cleeland including his farming and horse racing interests.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, black & white newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, mrs cleeland, ketch kermandie, shenandoah, lt james waddell. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Border Watch Pty Ltd, Waranton, 1986
... western district horse racing... This book by Jack Gorman contains articles on horse racing in Australia, and in particular, Victoria and the Western District in the 19th and 20th centuries. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This book by Jack Gorman contains articles on horse racing in Australia, and in particular, Victoria and the Western District in the 19th and 20th centuries. ...This book by Jack Gorman contains articles on horse racing in Australia, and in particular, Victoria and the Western District in the 19th and 20th centuries. It includes articles on the 1891 Melbourne Cup, the Casterton Centenary Cup of 1961, the champion horse ‘Waranton’, hunting in the Casterton district, the 1922 Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool and many people associated with horse racing in the past. This book is retained as it contains articles on various horse races and people associated with horse racing of the past in the Western District of Victoria, including accounts of Warrnambool races. It will be a useful addition to our local history library. This is a soft cover book of 52 pages. The cover has brown and white colouring and has an image of the finish of a horse race and black printing. The pages contain printed material, black and white photographs and sketches. The book has been stapled but the staples have been removed.western district horse racing, grand annual steeplechase, history of warrnambool, casterton centenary cup, jack gorman -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Magazine - Periodical, Wilson's Sportsman's Review, 30/07/1988 12:00:00 AM
... issued free from the proprietors of the Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn covering football, soccer and horse racing....A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665 issued free from the proprietors of the Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn covering football, soccer and horse racing. Dated: Saturday 30 July 1988....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne issued free from the proprietors of the Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn covering football, soccer and horse racing. Wilson's Sportsman's Review Sport Blackburn Hotel A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665 A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665 issued free from the proprietors of the Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn covering football, soccer and horse racing. ...A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665 issued free from the proprietors of the Blackburn Hotel, 111 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn covering football, soccer and horse racing. Dated: Saturday 30 July 1988.A sportsman's pamphlet Vol. 54 No. 2665wilson's sportsman's review, sport, blackburn hotel -
Peterborough History GroupBooklet - Race Card, Port Campbell and District Race Club Annual Meeting Monday 8th February 1926
... port campbell horse racing...Race programme for horse racing event at the Port Campbell race track, located near Two Mile Bay, where the rifle range is now located. ...Peterborough History Group Peterborough great-ocean-road Race programme for horse racing event at the Port Campbell race track, located near Two Mile Bay, where the rifle range is now located. ...Race programme for horse racing event at the Port Campbell race track, located near Two Mile Bay, where the rifle range is now located. Lists horses and owners. Includes advertising for local businesses at the time.Significant as it indicates sporting and social activities in 1926. Photocopy of original race programme at the Port Campbell Racetrack.port campbell horse racing, port campbell race track, railway view hotel timboon, port campbell hotel, cobden hotel, 1926 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Jockey Silk Cap, Mid 20th century
... Horse Racing in Warrnambool...This cap was probably used during horse training rather than in competition racing. The owner, D. Bartlett, has not been identified but the family of Olive Bartlett, the donor, was involved in the horse-racing industry and it is presumed that the owner was a family member. ...Horse Racing in Warrnambool History of Warrnambool ‘D. ...This cap was probably used during horse training rather than in competition racing. The owner, D. Bartlett, has not been identified but the family of Olive Bartlett, the donor, was involved in the horse-racing industry and it is presumed that the owner was a family member. This cap is retained for display purposes. Horse racing events , especially the May Racing Carnival, are important in Warrnambool. This is a cotton cap with a soft crown in black and red colours divided into six segments. There is a black button on top of the crown. The peak is covered with stiffened black material with a black bow. Inside the cap there is an orange-coloured rayon lining and the name of the owner.‘D. Bartlett’horse racing in warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Linton and District Historical Society IncNotebook, St Patrick's Day Races, Linton, 1929
... ... Horse racing...In 1929 the events included running races for children, horse racing and motor car driving. R. O'Beirne was Secretary of the sports day committee....In 1929 the events included running races for children, horse racing and motor car driving. R. O'Beirne was Secretary of the sports day committee. ...The St Patrick's Day sports meeting was an annual event in Linton during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1929 the events included running races for children, horse racing and motor car driving. R. O'Beirne was Secretary of the sports day committee.Green 'Banco' exercise book which contains information compiled for the St Patrick's Day Sports held March 9th 1929. Includes timetable of events, information on race distances, horses entered in races, penalty weights, handicaps, protests lodged, amounts paid in winnings etc. Also includes brief information on entries, winners and prize money paid for "Motor Car Driving" and "Musical Chairs in Cars" events, and summary of takings for the day.On front cover: "R.O'Beirne, St Patrick's Day Races, March 9th 1929, Commenced 9th/2?[illegible]/1929". Inside front cover: "1929 1930". Inside back cover: Race notes in pencil.events, st patrick's day sports, horse racing, r.o'beirne -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - framed, Bill Purcell Photos, Tatura Milk Chairman's Race
... horse racing Tatura...Photograph of 8 racing horses and jockeys about to pass the winning post. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Photograph of Tatura Milk Chairman's 2 year old handicap distance 1000 metres. horse racing Tatura Tatura Milk horse racing Brown and gold wooden picture frame. ...Photograph of Tatura Milk Chairman's 2 year old handicap distance 1000 metres.Brown and gold wooden picture frame. Photograph of 8 racing horses and jockeys about to pass the winning post. Small inset of winning horse.horse racing tatura, tatura milk horse racing -
Orbost & District Historical Societyprogram, December 1925
... recreation horse-racing Marlo-picnic-races...This event - horse racing - was held to raise funds for the Orbost District Hospital and the Trustees of Marlo Reserve funds. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This event - horse racing - was held to raise funds for the Orbost District Hospital and the Trustees of Marlo Reserve funds. ...This event - horse racing - was held to raise funds for the Orbost District Hospital and the Trustees of Marlo Reserve funds. It was used by F.E. Richardson of Bete Bolong at the Marlo picnic Races on Boxing Day 1925. It cost one shilling. Frank Richardson was the son of Mark Richardson, son of pioneer, Samuel Richardson.This program is significant in that it is a souvenir of a local event which no longer takes place. A small folded card program for the Marlo Picnic Races on Boxing Day 1925. Text is in black print. This Official Program cost 1s (one shilling)recreation horse-racing marlo-picnic-races -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Ballarat Turf Club, Rules of the Ballarat Turf Club 1870, 1872 (estimated); The publishing date is given as 1870 but refrence is made to 1872 amendments
... ...horse racing...Includes constitution, subscription, membership, rules of horse racing in general, standard weights for age, weighing, starting, heats, foul riding, nominations, disqualifications, stakes, forfeits, betting, scratching and amendments and additions made to the rules of the Ballarat Turf club approved at a special general meeting held at Craig's Royal hotel on 9 October 1872...ballarat turf club horse racing sport of Kings Ammended rules have been crossed out in red ink Small Brown/maroon booklet of 24 pages. ...Small Brown/maroon booklet of 24 pages. Includes constitution, subscription, membership, rules of horse racing in general, standard weights for age, weighing, starting, heats, foul riding, nominations, disqualifications, stakes, forfeits, betting, scratching and amendments and additions made to the rules of the Ballarat Turf club approved at a special general meeting held at Craig's Royal hotel on 9 October 1872Ammended rules have been crossed out in red ink ballarat turf club, horse racing, sport of kings, -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Grace Darling, Bond Street, 1, Caulfield North
... ... Horse racing...The study describes the house and its stables, including architectural features, and provides a history of the property owners and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield and horse racing. The study includes a photograph of the house exterior (100mm x 150mm), a photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the stables exterior and a photograph (130mm x 100mm) of the interior of the stables....The study describes the house and its stables, including architectural features, and provides a history of the property owners and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield and horse racing. The study includes a photograph of the house exterior (100mm x 150mm), a photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the stables exterior and a photograph (130mm x 100mm) of the interior of the stables. ...A photocopy of a four page extract of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994, on the house Grace Darling, located at 1 Bond Street, Caulfield North. The study describes the house and its stables, including architectural features, and provides a history of the property owners and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield and horse racing. The study includes a photograph of the house exterior (100mm x 150mm), a photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the stables exterior and a photograph (130mm x 100mm) of the interior of the stables.grace darling, bond street, caulfield conservation study, ward andrew, architectural features, architectural styles, victorian style, williams john, balaclava road, reid j g, duffet j, caulfield cup, caulfield north, victorian amateur turf club, booran road, reddan road, melbourne cup, historical buildings register, national estate register, national trust register, horse racing, race horses, race horse trainers, jockeys, stables, loose boxes, timber houses, roofs, cast iron work, lofts, bricks -
Orbost & District Historical Societybookmaker's bag, late 19th century
... gladstone-bag bookmaker's-bag horse-racing...The leather neck strap has been added. Horse racing was a popular past-time in early Orbost. ...The leather neck strap has been added. Horse racing was a popular past-time in early Orbost. ...A Gladstone bag is a small portmanteau suitcase built over a rigid frame which could separate into two equal sections. Unlike a suitcase, a Gladstone bag is deeper in proportion to its length.They are typically made of stiff leather and often belted with lanyards. The bags are named after William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), the four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This one has been adapted to suit the needs of a bookmaker. The leather neck strap has been added. Horse racing was a popular past-time in early Orbost. The Nixon family was involved through Keith Nixon. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races.This item is connected to an activity once popular in the Orbost district. A very worn leather bookmaker's bag. It is a Gladstone style bag with a leather neck strap. It has a spring lock with a key hole. It has a curved handle at the top. The leather neck strap does not appear to be original. The inside lining is cotton and there is a metal hinged frame. On the base are four metal studs.On the base - SOLID LEATHERgladstone-bag bookmaker's-bag horse-racing -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, A Mural West of Tobruk, 1941
... ...horse racing...A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Victorian Bitter Ale being poured into the Melbourne Cup trophy and horses racing. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. ...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Victorian Bitter Ale being poured into the Melbourne Cup trophy and horses racing. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. ...A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Victorian Bitter Ale being poured into the Melbourne Cup trophy and horses racing. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. He thought Melbourne Legacy might be able to use them to generate money by selling them for advertising or publicity. He said they were enlargements of snapshots he had found in his old army trunk. The text says 'A good thing for the Cup but better for the tonsils'. Legatee Wilson's letter says the murals were: 'painted on three walls of a white concrete Italian block house (Police Check post I think), some 18/20 miles west of Tobruk, between Tobruk and Derna, and near a captured Italian airfield, somewhere about February 1941. Obviously they were painted by a Victorian Sapper. They were very well done, by a competent Sign-writer/artist, in correct and excellent colours (captured Itie paint no doubt - there was plenty in their Naval Stores at Tobruk).' (NB Itie was slang for Italian). 'The photos were there when we were coming back from Western Libya sometime in March 1941, prior to the 6th Division going to Greece.' From the AWM website the signs were painted by South Australian painter, SZ538 Sapper Leslie John “Doc” Dawes, 2/3rd Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. There are several photos on the AWM site including the building the three murals were on.Photos taken by a Legatee when on active service in Libya in World War 2. They were donated to Legacy when it was thought they could be used for fundraising, which shows that Legatees were conscious of the way Legacy needs to generate funds to continue its work.Black and white enlargement of a photo taken in Libya of Victorian Bitter Ale for the Melbourne Cup mural.tobruk, beer, victorian bitter ale, ale, horse racing, murals, world war 2 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - History of Wodonga and District Turf Club 1871 - 2003, Colin Hore
... Horse racing Wodonga...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray Horse racing Wodonga Wodonga Turf Club Country horse racing Victoria A history of the Wodonga Turf Club produced and presented to the community in 2003. ...A history of the Wodonga Turf Club produced and presented to the community in 2003. The first race meetings took place in Wodonga as early as 1859, when there was an annual three-day race meeting known as the Belvoir annual races. More regular racing in Wodonga dates back to 1870. The first formal race club, the Wodonga Racing Club, was founded in 1873. In 1901 it was renamed as the Wodonga Federal Racing Club. In May 1901, the Wodonga Amateur Turf Club was formed. Also in 1901, on 3rd July, another body, the Wodonga Citizens’ Race Club was formed with a view to satisfying a demand for winter racing. At a meeting at the Wodonga Council Chambers in October 1901, it was decided, seemingly by an unanimous vote, that the three Wodonga race clubs then in existence would amalgamate to form the Wodonga Turf Club. This publication documents key events and personalities involved in the development of racing in Wodonga since that time until 2003.non-fiction A history of the Wodonga Turf Club produced and presented to the community in 2003. The first race meetings took place in Wodonga as early as 1859, when there was an annual three-day race meeting known as the Belvoir annual races. More regular racing in Wodonga dates back to 1870. The first formal race club, the Wodonga Racing Club, was founded in 1873. In 1901 it was renamed as the Wodonga Federal Racing Club. In May 1901, the Wodonga Amateur Turf Club was formed. Also in 1901, on 3rd July, another body, the Wodonga Citizens’ Race Club was formed with a view to satisfying a demand for winter racing. At a meeting at the Wodonga Council Chambers in October 1901, it was decided, seemingly by an unanimous vote, that the three Wodonga race clubs then in existence would amalgamate to form the Wodonga Turf Club. This publication documents key events and personalities involved in the development of racing in Wodonga since that time until 2003.horse racing wodonga, wodonga turf club, country horse racing victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Societystirrups, c. 1900 - 1950
... stirrups horse-racing horse-riding...Horses played a vital role in the history of Orbost both in agriculture and horse racing This item is connected to that role. stirrups horse-racing horse-riding A pair of metal stirrups. ...Are believed to have been worn by a jockey riding horses in the Orbost district. They were found stored inside a leather valise with other "horse" items which are also believed to have been owned by the jockey. Horses played a vital role in the history of Orbost both in agriculture and horse racing This item is connected to that role.A pair of metal stirrups. The bottom of each stirrup is an oval shape with a rod in the middle. This is suspended by a "D" shaped metal piece which has a rectangular hold in it at the top.stirrups horse-racing horse-riding -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Linlithgow Ave, 4 Caulfield North
... ... Horse racing...Linlithgow Linlithgow Avenue Linlithgow Co-Ed College Caulfield North Ward Andrew Streamline Moderne Art Deco Duncan William Melbourne Jockeys Premiership Melbourne Cup Slaney H Glen Eira Road Wood Samuel Wood Muriel Bambra Road Jackson Archibald Golding Elizabeth Inkerman Hotel Stables Horse racing Horse training City of Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan Haase Eva NM Favelle Bessie Bain Favelle Jack Joseph Architectural styles Architectural features Document Linlithgow Ave, 4 Caulfield North ...A heritage study from the City of Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan by Andrew Ward, 1996 on Linlithgow, 4 Linlithgow Avenue, Caulfield North. Report details the building’s significance, history and exterior and interior features. Includes references and a photocopied black and white photograph of the exterior.linlithgow, linlithgow avenue, linlithgow co-ed college, caulfield north, ward andrew, streamline moderne, art deco, duncan william, melbourne jockeys premiership, melbourne cup, slaney h, glen eira road, wood samuel, wood muriel, bambra road, jackson archibald, golding elizabeth, inkerman hotel, stables, horse racing, horse training, city of glen eira heritage management plan, haase eva nm, favelle bessie bain, favelle jack joseph, architectural styles, architectural features -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ticket, Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club, 1014
... Horse Racing in Warrnambool...This day was part of the three-day 1914 May Racing Carnival which featured the Warrnambool Cup and the Grand Annual Steeplechase. The first organized horse race in Warrnambool was held in 1848 at Jetty Flat and the Warrnambool Racecourse was first in use in 1858 with the Warrnambool Racing Club established in 1873. ...It is also an early memento of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, today a premier sporting event in the city and beyond and it is officially a Victorian Major Event. Horse Racing in Warrnambool Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club History of Warrnambool ‘Wednesday May 5 1914, Lady’s Ticket, Not Transferable, A.H.Davies Sec.’ ...This card from the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club is a pass for a lady for the meeting of 5th May 1914. This day was part of the three-day 1914 May Racing Carnival which featured the Warrnambool Cup and the Grand Annual Steeplechase. The first organized horse race in Warrnambool was held in 1848 at Jetty Flat and the Warrnambool Racecourse was first in use in 1858 with the Warrnambool Racing Club established in 1873. The Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club was established in 1859 and was the only Amateur Turf Club in Victoria. It no longer exists This card is of interest as it is a memento of the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club, an important early sporting club in Warrnambool. It is also an early memento of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, today a premier sporting event in the city and beyond and it is officially a Victorian Major Event. This is a small piece of light cardboard, blue on one side and white on the other. The card has rounded edges. On the blue side it has the emblem of the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club and gold printing. The card has gilt edging. ‘Wednesday May 5 1914, Lady’s Ticket, Not Transferable, A.H.Davies Sec.’horse racing in warrnambool, warrnambool amateur turf club, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Walking Stick, Mr Bendall Walking & Measuring Stick, c.1920
... ...History of Horse Racing in the Western District...This walking stick, which is also a horse measurer, belonged to Atwell George Bendall, the well-known racing man, judge and handicapper in the Western District early in the 20th century. ...Atwell Bendall History of Horse Racing in the Western District History of Warrnambool ‘A G. ...This walking stick, which is also a horse measurer, belonged to Atwell George Bendall, the well-known racing man, judge and handicapper in the Western District early in the 20th century. Born in the Caramut district, he was the manager of the ‘Green Hills’ estate at Winslow, a property owned by his father who also operated a livery and coach service at Caramut. When his father died Bendall carried on the family business until the end of the 19th century when he went to live in Warrnambool. A lover of horses, Bendall was an amateur rider of note and an owner of several racehorses. He also took a keen interest in coursing and owned and bred many successful dogs. In Warrnambool he took an interest in trotting and owned several trotters. For the last sixteen years of his life Atwell Bendall was a handicapper for most of the Western District race clubs and his keen judgment and knowledge of horses were greatly admired and appreciated. He was also a judge at agricultural shows and other horse events and this is probably where he was made use of this horse-measuring walking stick. He died in 1922. This is a most significant item as it belonged to the prominent early 20th century horse racing identity in the Western District – Atwell Bendall. It is also of general historical interest as an ingenious object – a walking stick doubling as a horse measurer. This is a mottled brown-coloured wooden walking stick, slightly tapered and with seven segments. It has a wooden knob at the top curved and indented in an acorn shape. The knob has silver coloured nails or tacks driven into the raised sections. The knob lifts out and is actually a wooden ruler with silver casing at the top of the ruler. Also at the top of the ruler, at a right angle to the ruler, is a lift-out metal piece which has a spirit level at the top end and this metal piece is used to rest on the horse to estimate its measurement in hands. There is a leather strap near the top of the walking stick for attachment to the wrist and a gold metal cap at the bottom of the stick. A silver band near the top of the stick has an inscription. ‘A G. Bendall Warrnambool’ atwell bendall, history of horse racing in the western district, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Booval Steeplechase jumps 1921, C 1922
... ...horse racing...The photo has a strong link with Warrnambool, being one of many photographs taken by The Jordan studios which operated out of premises in Liebig Street . steeplechase warrnambool booval bloodstain booval hill1921 jordan studios horse racing Bottom photo signed Arthur Jordan 6 W'bool. ...Booval Hill was an early name for the area to the north east of the Princes Highway and Liebig St intersection. The winning horse being a horse named Bloodstain which is recorded on the mount of the photograph. This item has a social and historical significance. Socially, it shows an early association which Warrnambool has had with steeple-chasing, with jumps racing still representing an important part of the horseracing calendar. The photo has a strong link with Warrnambool, being one of many photographs taken by The Jordan studios which operated out of premises in Liebig Street .Two black and white photos mounted on card showing the first and second last jumps of the Booval Steeplechase in 1921. There is text handwritten below the photographs and there is damage to the top right hand corner of the top photograph.Bottom photo signed Arthur Jordan 6 W'bool.steeplechase, warrnambool, booval, bloodstain, booval hill1921, jordan studios, horse racing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Decorative object - Trophy, World globe horseracing trophy
... ...horse racing...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road Won by thoroughbred horse Mega Pixel at the Warrnambool May carnival warrnambool horse racing globe may carnival Mega Pixel Large sphere map of the world. ...Won by thoroughbred horse Mega Pixel at the Warrnambool May carnivalLarge sphere map of the world. Blue in colour with world map. Supported on standwarrnambool, horse racing, globe, may carnival, mega pixel
