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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Ringwood Rifle Club, Ringwood Rifle Club - Record of shoots for 1963-1964. Buff coloured sheet, 1963 - 1964
... Ringwood Rifle Club - Record of shoots for 1963-1964. ...Given to the Society by Gordon Hoskin who was the treasurer of the Ringwood Rifle Club in later years....Ringwood Rifle Club- Form details record of trophy shoots of Rifle Club members...Ringwood Rifle Club...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Given to the Society by Gordon Hoskin who was the treasurer of the Ringwood Rifle Club in later years. Ringwood Rifle Club- Form details record of trophy shoots of Rifle Club members Standard form showing record of shoots for 1963-1964. ...Given to the Society by Gordon Hoskin who was the treasurer of the Ringwood Rifle Club in later years.Standard form showing record of shoots for 1963-1964.Ringwood Rifle Club- Form details record of trophy shoots of Rifle Club members -
Kew Historical Society IncAward, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 800, 900 yds won by J S Penrose 1905, 1905
... Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 800, 900 yds won by J S Penrose 1905...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition....Boroondara Rifle Club...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the National Trust (Victoria). At the time, the trophies were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John Mc Whae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. .Macarthur”.The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Silver trophy spoon awarded to J.S. Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition.Boroondara R.C. / Spoon Competition / 800, 900 yds /won by J.S. Penrose. Score 70 / 21-10-05boroondara rifle club, silver trophies -
Kew Historical Society IncAward, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 500, 600 yds won by J S Penrose 1906, 1906
... Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 500, 600 yds won by J S Penrose 1906...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...Silver trophy awarded to J.S Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906...Boroondara Rifle Club...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the national Trust (Victoria). At the time, the spoons were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John Mc Whae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. .Macarthur”. The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Silver trophy awarded to J.S Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906Boroondara R.C. / Spoon Competition / 500, 600 yds / Won by J.S. Penrose / 4-8-06sports trophies, boroondara rifle club, j s penrose -
Orbost & District Historical Societyinventory book, 1950-1970
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...It appears to be a record of individual results for the Orbost Rifle Club....On label - printed - ORBOST RIFLE CLUB 211...Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. A plain grey covered indexed book with a light blue cloth spine. It has a yellow label on the front cover. It appears to be a record of individual results for the Orbost Rifle Club.On label - printed - ORBOST RIFLE CLUB 211orbost-rifle-club shooting records -
Kew Historical Society IncAward, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 200, 300 yds won by J S Penrose 1906, 11/02/1906
... Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 200, 300 yds won by J S Penrose 1906...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...Engraved silver trophy spoon awarded to S.J Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906...Boroondara Rifle Club / Spoon Competition / 200, 300 yds / Won by S.J. ...Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the National Trust (Victoria). At the time, the spoons were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John McWhae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. Macarthur”. The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Engraved silver trophy spoon awarded to S.J Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906Boroondara Rifle Club / Spoon Competition / 200, 300 yds / Won by S.J. Penrose / 11-2-06boroondara rifle club, j.s. penrose, sport, shooting, trophy, a. j. smith, frederick sargood, william knox, f. madden, a. j. smith, john mcwhae, t. w. gaggin, j. b. gilfillan, lewis, rooks, beckett; g. a. darling; a. j. macarthur -
Orbost & District Historical Societyminute book, 8.6.1961 - 15.2.1978
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...On label- Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. A plain light blue minute book with a cloth brown spine. It has a white label on the front cover.On label- Orbost Rifle Clubminutes orbost-rifle-club shooting -
Orbost & District Historical Societycash book, 6. 7. 1977 - 3.8.1977
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...Inside T of Tudor is written - "Rifle Club"....Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A small thick light blue cocered book with whit print on front - "Tudor Cash Receipt Book No. 61". Eleven pages have been used.Inside T of Tudor is written - "Rifle Club".orbost-rifle-club accounts-receipts -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Olinda Rifle Range 1903
... Olinda Rifle Range 1903...Scene showing 12 men at the Olinda Rifle Range in 1903. One man firing rifle. ...The Rifle Range at Olinda 1903. Was in the area of the Rhododendron Gardens by Georgian Road and the GolfLinks....Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Olinda Rifle Range The Rifle Range at Olinda 1903. ...Scene showing 12 men at the Olinda Rifle Range in 1903. One man firing rifle. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.The Rifle Range at Olinda 1903. Was in the area of the Rhododendron Gardens by Georgian Road and the GolfLinks.olinda, rifle range -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Original B/W Photograph, J.T.Moyle, Buninyong Rifle Club, Botanical Gardens Buninyong, c.1900, c1901
... Buninyong Rifle Club, Botanical Gardens Buninyong, c.1900...Mounted Photograph of Buninyong Rifle Club, in Botanical Gardens Buninyong, c.1900....Notes on back; "Buninyong Rifle Club se Courier-8 May 1909 A.Sunter Possibly Buninyong Gardens Buninyong Rifle Club c 1903 Lippard in picture, also Walter Worland, Publican, Clarendon, 7th from left, front row (last one in uniform) Also Kenneth McLennan of Clarendon, David Prunty was also a member, Clarendon Rifle Club Clarendon Detachment, Buninyong Rifle Club, Buninyong Botanic Gardens, circa 1900 Photographer J.T. ...Buninyong & District Historical Society Old Court House, Buninyong Town Hall 313 Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields historic, social, military, sport Rifle Club Buninyong Gardens Worland Lippard McLennan Notes on back; "Buninyong Rifle Club se Courier-8 May 1909 A.Sunter Possibly Buninyong Gardens Buninyong Rifle Club c 1903 Lippard in picture, also Walter Worland, Publican, Clarendon, 7th from left, front row (last one in uniform) Also Kenneth McLennan of Clarendon, David Prunty was also a member, Clarendon Rifle Club Clarendon Detachment, Buninyong Rifle Club, Buninyong Botanic Gardens, circa 1900 Photographer J.T. ...historic, social, military, sportMounted Photograph of Buninyong Rifle Club, in Botanical Gardens Buninyong, c.1900.Notes on back; "Buninyong Rifle Club se Courier-8 May 1909 A.Sunter Possibly Buninyong Gardens Buninyong Rifle Club c 1903 Lippard in picture, also Walter Worland, Publican, Clarendon, 7th from left, front row (last one in uniform) Also Kenneth McLennan of Clarendon, David Prunty was also a member, Clarendon Rifle Club Clarendon Detachment, Buninyong Rifle Club, Buninyong Botanic Gardens, circa 1900 Photographer J.T. Moyle, Buninyongrifle club, buninyong, gardens, worland, lippard, mclennan -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder of documents, 1960 - 1970
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...It contains assorted documents concerning the Orbost Rifle Club....Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A small blue folder with a metal grip. It contains assorted documents concerning the Orbost Rifle Club.orbost-rifel-club documents -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mervyn Lloyd Hunt of Linton, competing in rifle shooting competition, 1935
... Mervyn Lloyd Hunt of Linton, competing in rifle shooting competition, 1935...Black and white photograph of a young man in sports uniform lying on front stretched out on ground holding rifle ready to shoot....The youngest competitor in the Kings Prize rifle shooting matches at Williamstown Rifle Range 2-9 March 1935."...The youngest competitor in the Kings Prize rifle shooting matches at Williamstown Rifle Range 2-9 March 1935." ...Mervyn Hunt was a son of Linton Postmaster William George Hunt. The Hunt family moved to Linton in 1926.Black and white photograph of a young man in sports uniform lying on front stretched out on ground holding rifle ready to shoot."Mervyn Lloyd Hunt of Linton, Victoria. The youngest competitor in the Kings Prize rifle shooting matches at Williamstown Rifle Range 2-9 March 1935."mervyn lloyd hunt, sports, rifle shooting -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Handicaps, 1968
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...A green Universal exercise book which contains hand-written handicap record of the Orbost Rifle Club. ...Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. A green Universal exercise book which contains hand-written handicap record of the Orbost Rifle Club. On front cover - handwritten - Handicap Recordsorbost-rifle-club shooting records -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Packet: Ringwood Rifle Club schedules, receipts, events. Mostly 1950s and 60s
... Packet: Ringwood Rifle Club schedules, receipts, events. Mostly 1950s and 60s...Rifle Club schedules, receipts and events...Packet includes: . 4009a- Collection of fixtures, receipts, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous Club notes, results and meeting reports. . 4009b- Letter dated 14th February 1960 written by Ron Pullin of the Ringwood Historical Research Group detailing the history of the formation of Ringwood Rifle Club in 1954. . 4009c- Plan of site of Ringwood rifle range dated 22.10.1954. . 4009d- Honorary Life Membership Certificate presented to James Mitchell,esq, dated December 1961. . 4009e- Certificate presented to Ron Pullin for services as Treasurer 1957-63. . 4009f- Invitation to the Official Opening of the Ringwood Rifle Range on 12 September 1959. . 4009g- Invitation to Ron Pullin to 20th Anniversary 'Invitation Match' on 23rd March, 1974. . 4009h- Receipt dated 3.10.1960 from Victorian Rifle Association for £57.10.0 for ammunition....Rifle Club schedules, receipts and events Packet: Ringwood Rifle Club schedules, receipts, events. ...Rifle Club schedules, receipts and eventsPacket includes: . 4009a- Collection of fixtures, receipts, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous Club notes, results and meeting reports. . 4009b- Letter dated 14th February 1960 written by Ron Pullin of the Ringwood Historical Research Group detailing the history of the formation of Ringwood Rifle Club in 1954. . 4009c- Plan of site of Ringwood rifle range dated 22.10.1954. . 4009d- Honorary Life Membership Certificate presented to James Mitchell,esq, dated December 1961. . 4009e- Certificate presented to Ron Pullin for services as Treasurer 1957-63. . 4009f- Invitation to the Official Opening of the Ringwood Rifle Range on 12 September 1959. . 4009g- Invitation to Ron Pullin to 20th Anniversary 'Invitation Match' on 23rd March, 1974. . 4009h- Receipt dated 3.10.1960 from Victorian Rifle Association for £57.10.0 for ammunition. -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Match Record Book, 13.1.1965 - 12.5. 1973
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...It contains hand-written match records of the members of the Orbost Rifle Club....Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A grey cardboard covered book with a red spine. It contains hand-written match records of the members of the Orbost Rifle Club.records orbost-rifle-club shooting -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, RVIB Rifle Club badge
... RVIB Rifle Club badge...Inside the oval, on a light blue background, is a lighthouse and a rifle either side of it, the butts crossing at the apex. ...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Club...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Badges RVIB Rifle Club Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Club Lighthouse with two rifles either side and crossed at top on blue background RVIB Rifle Club badge Badge Object ...This badge has 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' written in gold against a dark blue background around an oval shape, with the words 'Rifle Club' in the same lettering at the base. Inside the oval, on a light blue background, is a lighthouse and a rifle either side of it, the butts crossing at the apex. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.Lighthouse with two rifles either side and crossed at top on blue backgroundRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Clubroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges, rvib rifle club -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, A Track into Grampians Quarry -- Previously a Railway Line & Rifle Range Taken 2017 -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
... A Track into Grampians Quarry -- Previously a Railway Line & Rifle Range Taken 2017 -- 2 Photos -- Coloured...The Rifle range can still be seen. ...Two colour photographs of bush setting with track and dirt mound (rifle butts)...The rifle butts are near to or part of the quarry. ...Two colour photographs of Track into Quarry Road Grampians. Once Rail Line used in construction of dam wall, later used as rifle range. The rifle range was once the last part of the railway track that ran to the quarry which was used to cart stone to Lake Fyans when it was being constructed. (1912-1918). The rifle butts are near to or part of the quarry. The Rifle range can still be seen. Two colour photographs of bush setting with track and dirt mound (rifle butts)stawell -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, I.O.R Games Tournament: Kew Rifle Team - Winners, 1913
... I.O.R Games Tournament: Kew Rifle Team - Winners...Large framed photograph, of the Kew Rifle Club in 1913....I.O.R GAMES TOURNAMENT / KEW RIFLE TEAM WINNERS 1913. / C. Jenkins - A. ...J Jaycock. kew rechabites w.h. richardson kew rifle team I.O.R GAMES TOURNAMENT / KEW RIFLE TEAM WINNERS 1913. / C. ...Extract fro FGA Barnard - Jubilee History of Kew 1910 RECHABITES.-The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock.Large framed photograph, of the Kew Rifle Club in 1913.I.O.R GAMES TOURNAMENT / KEW RIFLE TEAM WINNERS 1913. / C. Jenkins - A. Smith - L. Carter - J. Pinniger - A. Rowe - W.H. Richardson (Capt)"kew rechabites, w.h. richardson, kew rifle team -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Wodonga Rifle Club
... Wodonga Rifle Club...The Wodonga Rifle Club has had a chequered history. A Rifle Club was initially approved in October in1887 and then disbanded in March 1896. ...A collection of photos and newspaper advertisements related to the formation of the Wodonga Rifle Club....Wodonga Rifle Club Photograph Wodonga Rifle Club ...The Wodonga Rifle Club has had a chequered history. A Rifle Club was initially approved in October in1887 and then disbanded in March 1896. Then in May 1898 Minister of Defence W McCulloch again approved the formation of a Rifle Club in Wodonga. It was the first conducted under guidance of the Herbert Trudewind. Arthur McDowell, Sid Dibley, T. W. Parnaby and Ted Tanner, the latter leading as captain until 1908, when Jim Horsfall took over, remaining as captain for the record period of 26 years. Many members achieved great succeed in the 1940s including Alf Boyes, having won the Jamieson Aggregate at Sydney in 1948 followed by the Kings Prize in Hobart in1949. Bill Harris represented Australia at Bisley in the United Kingdom. The Wodonga Rifle Club won county championship pennants, shields and cups at district prize meetings. Many local and district men were members, some of whom were: Charlie Pollard, Ernie and David Mann, Jack Hore, Arthur Awburn, Roy Benson, Alec Reid, Leo Mulqueeny, Bert Tooley, George Vining, Ernie Zeinert and Frank Whan. In 1963 the Wodonga Rifle Club amalgamated with Albury as Albury-Wodonga Rifle Club, with headquarters at Albury. The Wodonga Rifle Club was reformed in 1972A collection of photos and newspaper advertisements related to the formation of the Wodonga Rifle Club.wodonga sport, wodonga rifle club, wodonga community sports -
Orbost & District Historical Societyaccounts book, June 30 1956
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The front has a white sticker label with "Orbost Rifle Club" handwritten in ink. It contains accounts and a trophy list....Orbost Rifle Club...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A grey covered bookj with a light brown fabric spine. The front has a white sticker label with "Orbost Rifle Club" handwritten in ink. It contains accounts and a trophy list.orbost-rifle-club accounts-book -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyProgramme, Rutherglen "Sun" Print, Rutherglen & District Rifle Club 1954 Prize Meeting, 1954 (Exact)
... Rutherglen & District Rifle Club 1954 Prize Meeting...Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. ...Program for a rifle club meeting, printed on a long sheet of green paper. ...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. ...Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. F. Schlue, Captain. Entries to Mr. F. J. Terrill, Norong Central via Rutherglen.Program for a rifle club meeting, printed on a long sheet of green paper. One of two copies.rutherglen rifle club, rifle match, rutherglen rifle range -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyProgramme, Rutherglen "Sun" Print, Rutherglen & District Rifle Club 1954 Prize Meeting, 1954 (Exact)
... Rutherglen & District Rifle Club 1954 Prize Meeting...Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. ...Program for a rifle club meeting, printed on a long sheet of green paper. ...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. ...Program for the rifle club meeting held on Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 at the Rutherglen Rifle Range. F. Schlue, Captain. Entries to Mr. F. J. Terrill, Norong Central via Rutherglen.Program for a rifle club meeting, printed on a long sheet of green paper. One of two copies.rutherglen rifle club, rifle match, rutherglen rifle range -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Photograph of two framed oil paintings of foundation members of Ringwood Rifle Club formed in 1954
... Photograph of two framed oil paintings of foundation members of Ringwood Rifle Club formed in 1954....He is holding the trophy tea pot no. 16 Rifle Club Top Shooter 1958. Hugh Cameron foundation member and president Ringwood Rifle Club no. 54. ...Trophy teapot- No 16 Rifle Club to shooter 1958. Hugh Coleman, Foundation member and president Ringwood Rifle Club No 54. ...He is holding the trophy tea pot no. 16 Rifle Club Top Shooter 1958. Hugh Cameron foundation member and president Ringwood Rifle Club no. 54. ...Bill Hall BEM, Captain of the Ringwood Rifle Club No 54 June 1954, was S/C Policeman stationed at Ringwood in the 1950s. He is holding the trophy tea pot no. 16 Rifle Club Top Shooter 1958. Hugh Cameron foundation member and president Ringwood Rifle Club no. 54. Hugh was Headmaster of Ringwood State School.Cloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Photograph 1: Bill Hall B.E.M. Foundation member, Captain Ringwood Rifle Club No 54, June 1954. Was S/C policeman stationed at Ringwood 1950 period. Trophy teapot- No 16 Rifle Club to shooter 1958. Hugh Coleman, Foundation member and president Ringwood Rifle Club No 54. Painting from original photograph. Hugh was previously Head Master Ringwood State school. Photograph 2: Bill Hall. -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Orbost Rifle Club, Match Record Book, 5th January, 1974 ; 13th May, 1978
... The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...It contains hand-written records of the shooters who were members of the Orbost Rifle Club. Inside are seven letter heads of CED. ...Orbost Rifle Club...The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. ...Cec, Curtis was a member of the Orbost Rifle Club. He was a cycle trader with a business in Lind Lane, Orbost. The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A light blue covered book with a bright red spine. It contains hand-written records of the shooters who were members of the Orbost Rifle Club. Inside are seven letter heads of CED. CURTIS - 9 LIND ST ORBOST and a newspaper cutting ( date unknown). orbost-rifle-club shooting -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - CARD, RIFLE ISSUE, 1956
... Rifle...Company Anti Tank. 38th Infantry Battalion. Rifle No. 36623....Cream colour cardboard card containing information on name, rank and unit. Also Rifle No. Suspect card is for issue of rifle to soldier....WO-3/ 750536 Rank - Pte Name - TAYLOR R A 9 - PL C-CO Rifle Number 36623...Company Anti Tank. 38th Infantry Battalion. Rifle No. 36623. Rifle Administration R.A. ...Belongs to "Pte R.A. Taylor", No. 3/750536 9th Platoon, C. Company Anti Tank. 38th Infantry Battalion. Rifle No. 36623.Cream colour cardboard card containing information on name, rank and unit. Also Rifle No. Suspect card is for issue of rifle to soldier.WO-3/ 750536 Rank - Pte Name - TAYLOR R A 9 - PL C-CO Rifle Number 36623rifle, administration, r.a. taylor, 38th bn -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBayonet, 1852 Pattern Enfield Rifle, 1852?
... 1852 Pattern Enfield Rifle...1852 for use with an Enfield Rifle....Bayonet 1852 for Socket Patten Enfield Rifle. There are four screw holes on the handle, the number B356 across the guard....1852 for use with an Enfield Rifle. The Bayonet is an Original. bayonet 1852 steel enfield rifle R&W ? ...This Bayonet was made ?1852 for use with an Enfield Rifle.The Bayonet is an Original.Bayonet 1852 for Socket Patten Enfield Rifle. There are four screw holes on the handle, the number B356 across the guard.R&W ?bayonet, 1852, steel, enfield rifle -
Kew Historical Society IncPlan, JC Brown, Detail of Step Butt and Screen for Miniature Rifle Range, 26 February 1910
... Detail of Step Butt and Screen for Miniature Rifle Range...On 19 July 1907, The Box Hill Reporter published an article on the Miniature Rifle Range. It stated: "Miniature Rifle Range for Kew. ...Single page plan (folded), created and approved in 1910, listing the approved specifications for a miniature rifle range in Brougham Street, Kew....The Kew rifle club has made arrangements for the establishment of a miniature rifle range. ...On 19 July 1907, The Box Hill Reporter published an article on the Miniature Rifle Range. It stated: "Miniature Rifle Range for Kew. The Kew rifle club has made arrangements for the establishment of a miniature rifle range. The Kew borough council has provided a site in the yard at the rear of the town hall, fronting Brougham street. The site has been inspected by the military authorities, who have approved of the locality selected and the arrangements to be made to render the range absolutely safe. The plans are at present being prepared, and it is expected that the range will be completed within the next two months. The range will be under the direct control of the rifle club, subject to the supervision of a joint committee from the council and the club. The first committee will consist of Crs Wishart (mayor), Kellett, and Hiscock as representing the council, and Captain Argyle and Mr S. Abbott representing the rifle club. The range when completed will be available for the use of cadets, friendly societies, and other miniature rifle clubs in the district. Miniature rifle ranges are now occupying a great deal of attention in Great Britain, on the Continent, and in America. Lord Roberts, writing recently on the subject, remarks- "While I do not for a moment pretend that miniature rifle shooting is, in all respects, as useful as knowing how to shoot on a long range, I am satisfied that men can learn to shoot on miniature ranges, and that unless miniature ranges are very generally made use of, the greatest majority in this country will never learn to shoot at all." It is possible by this means also to divert the at present dangerous enthusiasm of uninstructed youths for the pea rifle into safer and more useful channels."Important early document identifying the specifications for a miniature rifle range in central Kew. Rifle clubs and rifle ranges were an important element in defending Victorians and Australians to outside threats. Single page plan (folded), created and approved in 1910, listing the approved specifications for a miniature rifle range in Brougham Street, Kew.Handwritten signature: J.M. / Staff officer for Works Victoria / 26-2-10rifle clubs - rifle ranges, miniature rifle ranges, rifle clubs -- kew (vic) -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Army Survey Regiment’s Rifle Shooting Team, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1979
... Army Survey Regiment’s Rifle Shooting Team, Fortuna, Bendigo...This set of 10 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s victorious rifle shooting team was taken outside the Tavern at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1979. ...This set of 10 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s rifle shooting team was taken at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1979. ...Army Survey Regiment’s Rifle Shooting Team, Fortuna, Bendigo Photograph Army Survey Regiment’s Rifle Shooting Team, Fortuna, Bendigo Army Survey Regiment ...This set of 10 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s victorious rifle shooting team was taken outside the Tavern at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1979. The rifle shooting competition was the ‘Irwin Trophy for Shooting’, a contest with the British Army’s 42nd Engineer Regiment, the equivalent military geographic mapping unit at the time to the Army Survey Regiment. The bent .303 rifle seen in photo .3P was retrieved from the bottom of Fortuna’s lake when it was drained for restoration. It is believed an excavator drove over the rifle before it was retrieved.This set of 10 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s rifle shooting team was taken at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1979. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The 35mm positive photographic proofs were scanned at 600 dpi. Larger prints of .1P, .3P and .10P were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) & 2) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, John Waight, Peter Searle UK Exchange, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Jim Macdonald, John Harrison, Max Neil, Stan Vote. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: Stan Vote, John Harrison, Max Neil, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, Jim Macdonald, John Waight. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Jim Macdonald, Stan Vote. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: John Waight, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, Stan Vote, Jim Macdonald, Max Neil. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: Jim Macdonald, Max Neil, Stan Vote. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Rifle Shooting Team - L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Peter Searle UK Exchange, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. .10) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Irwin Trophy for Shooting..1P to .10P –No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Rifle Club images, 1968
... Rifle Club images...In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. ...2 black and white images of Rifle club members...In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s. RVIB Rifle Club Fred Berry Derek Daines 2 black and white images of Rifle club members Rifle Club images Photograph Image ...A collection of papers made by Betty Williamson for a presentation at RVIB, and includes newspaper articles as well as a potted history of the Club. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. In these images Captain Fred Berry stands with Canadian competitor Derek Daines, and coach Alley sights for an unknown Rifle Club member. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.2 black and white images of Rifle club membersrvib rifle club, fred berry, derek daines -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Weapon, Self Loading rifle (SLR) Cut-a way, 1960-1985
... Self Loading rifle (SLR) Cut-a way...An instructional self-loading rifle with sections removed (cut-a-way) to show the working parts to assist in explaining to trainees the mechanics of the firing sequence. ...Left, 'RIFLE 7.62mm L1A1, Right, 'TRG AID' and "TRG Aid 4, Working parts, 'TRG AID'....Has a triangular foregrip. Self Loading rifle (SLR) Cut-a way Weapon Lithgow Small Arms Factory ...An instructional self-loading rifle with sections removed (cut-a-way) to show the working parts to assist in explaining to trainees the mechanics of the firing sequence. Has a triangular foregrip.Left, 'RIFLE 7.62mm L1A1, Right, 'TRG AID' and "TRG Aid 4, Working parts, 'TRG AID'.south east asia, vietnam, australian defence force, weapons -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.Wycheproof Honor Roll, Rifle Club, Circa 1919
... Rifle Club...In 2019 Wycheproof has a Rifle Club. This Historical item records locals of the Rifle Club back circa 1914 who served in WW1....Wycheproof Honor Roll - Rifle Club made of varnished wood with two panels and a triangular pediment. ...Members of Wycheproof organisation - Rifle Club who served in WW1 rifle club. ww1. roll of honor. ...In 2019 Wycheproof has a Rifle Club. This Historical item records locals of the Rifle Club back circa 1914 who served in WW1.Members of Wycheproof organisation - Rifle Club who served in WW1Wycheproof Honor Roll - Rifle Club made of varnished wood with two panels and a triangular pediment. Text in gold. U.K. and Australian coloured flags . Two crossed rifles in pediment section. Twenty names - four with Supreme Sacrifice markings. See Media section (photograph) for all names.rifle club. ww1. roll of honor.
