This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is his ID Badge for the Summer Olympics held in Sydney Australia in 2000. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This ID badge is significant because it demonstrates George Shirling's ongoing connection to the Olympic Movement. A ID badge, including a photo of George Shirling, for the Sydney Olympics 2000. It includes the Sydney Olympics Logo as well as the Olympic torch and ringsDown left hand side: CITY OF SYDNEY above Sydney Coat of Arms In Centre: Photo of George Shirling above text GEORGE SHIRLING AUSTRALIA SKIING Top Right: Olympic Torch and rings above text" OLYMPIANS REUNION CENTRE SYDNEY 2000 WORLD OLYMPIANS ASSOCIATION Logos Across Bottom: Sydney 2000, Visa Worldwide Partner, Kodak Worldwide Partnergeorge shirling, sydney olympics 2000

Australian mens shirt from the formal uniform for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Manufactured by Ganton Shirts.Green button down shirt with Olympic rings and SYDNEY 2000 on breast pocketSYDNEY 2000fashion, woolmark company ganton shirts, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Australian t-shirt from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games unisex casual uniform (option 1). Designed by Country Road.White T-Shirt with Australian emblem and Sydney 2000 Olympic logo on left sleeve. AUSTRALIA SYDNEY 2000fashion, woolmark company country road, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Australian jacket from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games unisex casual uniform (option 1). Designed by Country Road.Cream collared jacket with zip. Australian Sydney Olympics emblem embroidered on right breast. SYDNEY 2000fashion, woolmark company country road, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Australian womens jacket from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Ochre coloured jacket lined with Mambo illustrated material. Left proper base pocket features embroidered Australian Coat of Arms above Olympic rings and the words "SYDNEY 2000". Jacket features zipped cuffs, and four buttons. Inside left features a decorative garment label with Stars of the Southern Cross and the words "AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBO".SYDNEY 2000 AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBOfashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

This quilt was produced by Wooltara (Australia) Pty Ltd for the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2000. Over 24,000 similar quilts were distributed throughout the athletes village and given away to athletes, international media and officials.Quilt, wool, single bed size. Quilted cotton cover in various shades of blue, filled with wool. Housed in a white cotton drawstring satchel printed with logos.Wording: SYDNEY 2000 / WOOLMARK; Method: Printed; Location: Frontwoolmark company wooltara (australia) pty ltd, sport, sydney 2000 olympic games, quilt, wooltara, athletes

Steve Lee grew up in Falls Creek and had skis on his feet when he was just two years old. He later became a member of the Falls Creek Race Club and at the age of 14 won State and National Junior titles. After repeated success, Steve was selected to race overseas in the Australian Junior team. He won the Australian Open Championship at the age of 17. For 10 years, Steve never missed a race in the World Cup Circuit. Overall, he claimed 20 top 15 finishes in Downhill, Super-G and combined events. Towards the end of his career Lee swapped the World Cup circuit for the World Pro Tour in the USA, winning the Pro Downhill Tour ‘King of the Mountain’ title. He was also running a photography business in Falls Creek and was also involved in sports commentating on Australian television. This included commentating Alpine Freestyle events at four Winter Olympics and several World Championships. When the Summer Olympics were held in Sydney in 2000, Steven participated in the Torch Relay. The Torch departed from Athens on the 10th May 2000 and arrived in Sydney on 15th September 2000. The journey totalled 129 days, including 100 days travelling through every State and Territory of Australia. After 67 days in Australia, on 13 August 2000, the Olympic Torch reached the 'high point' in its 100-day journey. At 1,861 metres above sea level, the flame burned bright against a darkening sky as three-time Winter Olympian Steve Lee skied with it down the summit ridge of Mount Hotham towards a crowd of 5,000 in the mountain village. The certificate acknowledges Steve Lee's participation in the event.This image and certificate are significant because they capture an important event in Australian sporting history.Two colour photos of Steven Lee lighting the cauldron at the Hotham Village for the overnight stay of the Olympic Torch in 2000. Also included is a certificate in recognition of his contribution to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.On Certificate:- CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS STEVE LEE IN RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD EN RECONNAISSANCE DE VOTRE CONTRIBUTION AU SUCCES DES JEUX DE LA XXVII OLYMPIADEsteve lee, sydney torch relay 2000, australian olympians

Australian women's shirt from the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Short sleeved and collared with six clear plastic buttons down the right side of the shirt. Shirt features the Mambo "Suburbia" design. The collar and sleeves are blue with yellow and red clouds the rest of the shirt is made up of a suburban street scene - houses, trees, telegraph poles, parked cars and dogs and chickens running along the street. The Mambo logo appears in the centre back of the shirt above the clouds in the design. Double stitched seams. Mambofashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Australian womens shirt from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Yellow shirt with brown/russet checks and Mambo lettering on right chest. MAMBOfashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Medal ribbon used for Olympic medals in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and made from fine 19.5 micron merino wool. It was made by Melbourne company TD Noone Woven Products who created the ribbon on a conventional ribbon loom. The finishing processes were undertaken by Superior Fit Australia, an Albury-based company. The pattern is an adaption of the SOCOG wave design. The ribbon was colour tested against various garment colours to confirm design suitability and colour balance and trialed for wearer comfort as it needed to be soft against the skin when carrying a medal. Durability was important as an Olympic medal is a lifelong keepsake. Woolmark supplied 5.2 kilometres of completed ribbon for medal useage.SYDNEY 2000wool - superfine, woolmark company td noone woven products superior fit australia, ribbon, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

Hung throughout the City of Whitehorse during the torch relay prior to the Olympic GamesRectangular red flag, printed in yellow is the Sydney Opera House, a man running with a torch, blue and white, five Olympic rings in white, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. Three white tape loops for hanging.Selby's PL, Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marques.|1800 241066. Melb, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic

One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic

Australian shirt from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games unisex casual uniform (option 2). Designed by Country Road.Blue and white tatterstall shirt with 2000 Australian Olympic emblem on right breast pocket. AUSTRALIA SYDNEY 2000fashion, woolmark company country road, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games

Australian mens shoes (Nike) from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.Pair of white leather running shoes with black and silver logo.Tongue: nike Heel: NIKE Sole: NIKE Shoelace tag: Cortez / '72fashion, woolmark company nike, sport, uniforms, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

Australian men's bag from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Shoulder bag, courier type; green and yellow fabric with the Southern Cross constellation embroidered on the yellow section. Large front flap, grey webbing shoulder strap and green shoulder pad.fashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, uniforms, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

Australian men's belt from the formal uniform for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Manufactured by Le Sac de Mode.Polished black leather belt with silver metal buckle.Inside: 4837 / 200 OLYMPIC / TEAM MEMBER / GENUINE LEATHER / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / 85 / cmfashion, woolmark company le sac de mode, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

Royal Blue flag for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Used in the olympic Torch Relay - presented by A.M.P.Presented by AMPflags, events, sporting

Medal ribbon used for Olympic medals in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and made from fine 19.5 micron merino wool. It was made by Melbourne company TD Noone Woven Products who created the ribbon on a conventional ribbon loom. The finishing processes were undertaken by Superior Fit Australia, an Albury-based company. The ribbon was colour tested against various garment colours to confirm design suitability and colour balance and trialed for wearer comfort as it needed to be soft against the skin when carrying a medal. Durability was important as an Olympic medal is a lifelong keepsake. Woolmark supplied 5.2 kilometres of completed ribbon for medal useage.wool - superfine, woolmark company td noone woven products superior fit australia, ribbon, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

Autographed by Bruce Ruxton 28-7-2000collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Framed Commemorative Flag Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Red nylon fabric flag, coloured design featuring Olympic logo, torch bearer and torch with yellow flame. WHite text on red/orange background. Text reads: "SYDNEY 2000/OLYMPIC/TORCH/RELAY" Mounted in brown timber frame. Grey card background with grey card window mount.