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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFlyer, Dergholm Grand Annual Carnival, c. 1957
... Dergholm Grand Annual Carnival... Dergholm Grand Annual Carnival, for Monday 28 January 1917.... Grand Annual Carnival, for Monday 28 January 1917. Dergholm ...Pale orange coloured flyer, black print, advertising Dergholm Grand Annual Carnival, for Monday 28 January 1917.advertising, dergholm, 1917 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - TICKET TO ANNUAL CHARITY CARNIVAL (LADY'S TICKET), 1961
... TICKET TO ANNUAL CHARITY CARNIVAL (LADY'S TICKET)...Ticket to Annual Charity Carnival (Lady's Ticket). Bendigo... TO ANNUAL CHARITY CARNIVAL (LADY'S TICKET) ...Ticket to Annual Charity Carnival (Lady's Ticket). Bendigo Easter Fair Society, April 1st - 5th, 1961. Admission to grounds and grandstand, Show Grounds. Cr.T R Flood (Chairman of Committee); E A Hains (Secretary). On reverse:Printed number - 208; handwritten: Lemonade 11/- doz. Flavouring 3/2 Orange etc 16/6organization, club/society, bendigo easter fair society -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPamphlet, 1932 (Exact)
... 15th Annual Carnival of Returned Soldiers Association..."Rutherglen Returned Soldiers Association / 15th Annual...-country 15th Annual Carnival of Returned Soldiers Association ...15th Annual Carnival of Returned Soldiers Association of Rutherglen A.L. Grantham President / Messrs P.R. Fullerton, J. Briggs VPs / Secretary J. Small, Ass. Sec. W. CollierGrey-blue paper cover, 8 pages, Sun Print. Printed for the R.S.A. of Rutherglen"Rutherglen Returned Soldiers Association / 15th Annual Carnival" RSL Badge.returned soldiers' association, rsa, sporting events -
Wangaratta High SchoolWHS Swimming Carnival Pamphlet, 1954
... Yellow Wangaratta High School Annual Swimming carnival...WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL Annual Swimming Carnival Merriwa...-country WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL Annual Swimming Carnival Merriwa ...Yellow Wangaratta High School Annual Swimming carnival pamphlet WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL Annual Swimming Carnival Merriwa Park- February 18 1954 -
Williamstown High School1969 - Annual swimming carnival program
... 1969 - Annual swimming carnival program... swimming carnival program 1969 williamstown high school Blue card ...Blue card printed in black and tri-folded. List of events with room to included place getters for each race.swimming carnival, program, 1969, williamstown high school -
Benalla Aviation Museum and Men's Shed Inc.Work on paper - Annual Swimming Carnival April 1965
... Annual Swimming Carnival April 1965... Benalla Airfield Benalla Work on paper Annual Swimming Carnival ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DOCUMENT -BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOCIETY TICKETS, 09/11/1903
... Annual Charity Carnival...Two Bendigo Easter Fair Society Annual Charity Carnival... Easter Fair Society Tickets Annual Charity Carnival Cr T R Flood ...Two Bendigo Easter Fair Society Annual Charity Carnival Tickets April 21st to 25th, 1962. The red one is a Member's Ticket and the blue one is a Lady's Ticket. Tickets admit bearer to ground and Grandstand at Sporting Carnival, Show Grounds on Easter Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 23rd, 24th and 25th. Cr. T. R. Flood, Chairman of Committees and E. A. Hains, Secretary.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, charity carnival, document, bendigo easter fair society tickets, annual charity carnival, cr t r flood, e a hains -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Minute Book, Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Committee Minute Book
... annual carnival... anniversary celebration s. barker d.c. mcgrath m. baird annual ...From the earliest minute book (1918) the committee of this organisation included women in decision making positions.Nine red hard covered books with the handwritten and computer generated minutes Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Committee . .1) Includes duties of officers, events, fundraising, payments, placing a tablet on the monument, list of members of the committee (139 names) .2) Eureka Widows and Orphans Fund, plan of proposed gardens, extension of the hall .3) Swimming pool improvement, proposed tramway extenson, electric light .7) Glasshouse .8) planting of trees .9) Eureka Stockade Centre .10) Financial Statements 11/2000-8/2003 Note, the minutes form 02/1932 to 1/1943 are not held within this collection, and were deemed to be missing when donated. gordon, eureka stockade, ballarat fine art gallery, lake penhalluriack, eureka caravan park, eureka hall, frank williams, eureka walk, dale kelly, john barnes, eureka s children, old colonists club, peter nicholson, paul wiliams, taite, ken clements, darren gamston, eureka playground, roly mckenzie, janet dore, len fox, pikeman s dog, f nielson, thomas keneally, al grasby, s jones, brian harvey, t bibby, eureka centre, eureka stockade centre, eureka stockade park committee, eureka stockade committee, e.g. pearce, bernardi, ratford, mckay, carey, mcgregor, ham, fallow, feary, jones, j.r. hams, j. davey, w. wye, r. quick, d. bernardi, eddy, gingell, micklejohn, w. mckay, w. carey, r. mcgregor, c. davies, sports programm, eureka stockade anniversary celebration, s. barker, d.c. mcgrath, m. baird, annual carnival, r. britnall, w. elsworth, g. williams, f. britnell, eurkea stockade improvement and progress association, w.j. corbett, crago, a. harrison, b. groves, s. leonard, h. parsons, e. plumridge, j. dynan, e.parsens, w.k. hood, walter a. shaw, f. pearce, a. pearce, vic carey, william carey, de gaafe, j.h. stanley, j. andrewartha, w. marshall, v.c. jones, m. byrne, caravan park, anan day, helen mckay, a. jones, n. jones, w. bromley, j. lamb, w. strange, p. hetherington, alex barnett\k. catios, l. eva, j. collins, j. shannon\, g. calions, l. o'brien, j.a. cook, w.g. fleet, g. lee, d. crooke, s. mckenzie, r. chittock, g. drake, s. romeo, p. williams, g. taite, j. webb, g. mckenzie, j. berriman, f. kennan, d. miller, d. scanlon, eureka luncheon, t. bibby, f. nielan, eureka dioramo -
Merbein District Historical Society
Document, Annual 50th Ladies' May Carnival 1987-1988, 1987-1988
... Annual 50th Ladies' May Carnival 1987-1988... Merbein Bowling Club Sport Lawn Bowls Annual 50th Ladies' May ...merbein bowling club, sport, lawn bowls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Grand Carnival, Morton Park, Blackburn, 26/01/1929 12:00:00 AM
... Official program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held... Athletics Cycling Official program of the 2nd annual grand carnival ...Official program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held at Morton Park, BlackburnOfficial program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held at Morton Park, BlackburnOfficial program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held at Morton Park, Blackburnblackburn, morton park, festivals and celebrations, athletics, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: SWIMMING CARNIVAL
... Three colour photographs of the annual swimming carnival... photographs of the annual swimming carnival at Bendigo East pool ...Three colour photographs of the annual swimming carnival at Bendigo East pool. First of three competitors on starting blocks, the other two showing the race. Date and names unknown.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Report on the Activities of the Maryborough & District Hospital, 1954
... . Includes a list of office bearers for 1953-4, annual report... for 1953-4, annual report, carnival committee activities, list ...Green covered booklet relating to Maryborough Hospital. Includes a list of office bearers for 1953-4, annual report, carnival committee activities, list of donors to all funds images of 1st year nurse trainees, sections of the new nurses' homehealth, hospital, ambulance, maryborough, margaret walters, nancy wilson, joyce stevens, evelyn read, valma stevens, valarie rowe, vivian rickard, isobel barker, beverley bucknall, alma pettifer, er dubourg, el edge, gm randle, jd mckenzie, ken parker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING POOL
... two young swimmers finish a race, for The Bendigo East Annual... a race, for The Bendigo East Annual Swimming Carnival ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a massive crowd of onlookers at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool , watching two young swimmers finish a race, for The Bendigo East Annual Swimming Carnival, as mentioned on the back. Graham in red ink. Copyright Bendigo Advertiser. Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service, for re-order quote…bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONOURED
... Agricultural Show in 1925. Above is a ticket to the annual show... is a ticket to the annual show carnival, attended by Governor-General ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Honoured: some distinguished guests visited Bendigo for the city's Agricultural Show in 1925. Above is a ticket to the annual show carnival, attended by Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, and an invitation to the show's official dinner, attended by Minister for Commerce and Agriculture John McEwen. The clip is in a folder. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, Stokes, Warrnambool Racing Club, 1950
... on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual May Racing Carnival, a three... is the annual May Racing Carnival, a three-day event with the main race ...This badge was issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club for the season 1950-1951. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement (late 1840s) and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Since the late 1850s, race meetings have been held at the present site of the Warrnambool Racecourse. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual May Racing Carnival, a three-day event with the main race being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. This badge is retained as an example of a member’s badge of the Warrnambool Racing Club in 1950. This is a shield-shaped metal badge with gold edging, a red background on the outer edge and inside this,a circle of blue with gold lettering and an inner circle of red with gold initials. The back has gold lettering. The badge has a metal clip at the top with a blue cord attached with a gold metal fastener. Warrnambool Racing Club WRC Not Transferable Season 1950-51 Season ends July 31st 1951 69 Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Repellere
... and is run at the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival which... and is run at the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival which ...These plaques were originally used for display purposes at the Warrnambool Racecourse. They commemorate Repellere, the winner of the Wangoom Handicap in 1928 and its owner, Mr T. Laidlaw. The Wangoom Handicap of six furlongs, first run in Warrnambool in 1886, is the most important sprint horse race in the Western District and is run at the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival which features the famous Grand Annual Steeplechase. These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the winner of the Wangoom Handicap at the Warrnambool Races in 1928. This race is one of the important events in the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival..1 This is a rectangular-shaped metal plaque. It has a yellow painted surface with a sketch of a jockey's silks and cap in red and beige. The paint is peeled and the plaque is rusty and slightly buckled. The plaque has ten holes on the sides for affixing to a surface with screws. .2 This is a small rectangular-shaped metal plaque with black printing and four holes on the corners for affixing to a surface with screws. .1 'Repellere' .2 Mr T. S.A. Laidlaw, Repellere, Winner Wangoom Handicap 1928' warrnambool, racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1890
... A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from... gippsland A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from ...A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from the late 19th century onward. Usually the carnivals raised money for worthy local causes.Closer to the date, a program of events was published, including the prizes on offer and entries invited for the footrace and woodchop events, as nomination and acceptance fees applied. Entries for other events were taken on the day. The Sports Day would end with a concert in the evening. (info. Jenni York)This is a pictorial record of an event which was an important part of the lives of the early settlers of Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of ladies and children standing in shade with trees and bushland behind them. They are wearing long dresses and hats.on front - "The Ladies Picture"recreation sports-orbost sports-day-orbost athletics woodchop -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1890
... A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from the late... gippsland A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from ...A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from the late 19th century onward. Usually the carnivals raised money for worthy local causes.Closer to the date, a program of events was published, including the prizes on offer and entries invited for the footrace and woodchop events, as nomination and acceptance fees applied. Entries for other events were taken on the day. The Sports Day would end with a concert in the evening. (info. Jenni York)This is a pictorial record of a significant annual event in the late 19th century in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of men wearing athletic clothing ready for a foot race. There is a large group of supporters standing behind them.on front - "Sports Day at Orbost"recreation orbost-sports day athletics foot-racing carnival -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Minute Book, Henley Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary Annual Reports 1966-1977, 1966-1977
... Henley Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary Annual Reports... Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary to record their annual ...Minute book used by the Henley Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary to record their annual reports 1-11 from 1966-1977.; Orange and red covered project book (Embassy). pp.64 not all used. +Additional Keywords: Wood, Amy (Pres.) / Thomas, D (Hon. Sec) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plastic Container, Ringwood Garden Club Inc - Tub of Artefacts and Documents to be catalogued
RINGWOOD GARDEN CLUB INC. The following is a list of items that are stored at the RDHS Archive site, from the Ringwood Garden Club. This box of items does not include all the archival items from the Club, the Minutes will be kept at the home of the Archive Officer. Medal: From the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria. Won at Box Hill show, in 1978. Badge: An early Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society badge. Old Photograph: “Judging the Fruit Exhibits”, circa 1908. Certificate: 3rd. Prize at the 2009 Hanging Basket Competition, from the R.H.S.V. Shield: From the National Dahlia Society of Victoria, Annual Inter Society Championship In 1975. Won by the then: Ringwood & District Horticultural Garden Club. Tray: The Bill McDowell Perpetual Trophy for Amateur Cut Flowers: winners from 1973 to 1987. Old Photograph: From the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, awarded at the Royal Melbourne Show in 1947, First Prize, Ringwood. Certificate: From the Melbourne City Council: Festival of Progress, held in 1951, to Commemorate the Centenary of Victorian Government. Certificate of Merit: from past winners at shows. (5) Certificates: 2 unused Certificates of Merit, 1 unused Champion certificate. Garden Competition Certificates: from 1959 to 1981. Poster: Early Autumn Show poster displayed in shop Windows. Hortico Prize Certificates: 2 unused, $10.00 & $5.00 value. Tape Recording: Recorded history of the Ringwood Garden Club, talk given by the late Hugh McCall on 23/9/1996, Club’s centenary. Prize Cards: 41 First Prize” cards from Mrs. D. Holloway & 27 “Second Prize” cards, from 1956 to 1960. Prize Cards: 2 First Prize & 1 Second Prize card from Mrs. Holloway at the 1st. Heathmont Boy Scouts in 1958. Prize Cards: 4 Prize Cards from the Upwey & District Garden Club. 3 lsts., 12nd. Prize Card: from the Boronia & District H & A. Society: 1st. Prize, (no other information) Prize Card: from the R.H.S.V.: Second Prize for 1 Vase of Daffodils, Mr W Rosel. Prize Card: from the Dandenong Ranges Floral Festival, Easter Show, First Prize, Mrs Holloway in April, 1957 plus a Second Prize, same year. Prize Card: from the Mitcham Horticultural Society, Autumn Show, Mrs Holloway, 1 Bowl of Floating Flowers in 1958. Laminated Certificates: from the Great Victorian Hanging Basket Competition by the R.H.S.V. (no years mentioned) Club Syllabus: from 1980 to 2015. Photographs: from winners at our shows and judges at those shows. Ribbons: Ringwood Horticultural Society, 1962, Champion, Exhibit in Vegetables. Upwey & District Garden Club, 1977, Jubilee Carnival of Flowers. Ringwood garden Club, Vic. Large Dahlia Championships, 1983,6 Dahlias, D.V.’s. National Dahlia Soc. of Vic., Autumn Show, 1975, Inter-Societies Championship. Upwey & District Garden Club, 1980 Carnival of Flowers, Mountain Dist. Cham’s. “ “ “ “ , Spring Show, 1973. “ “ “ “ , Carnival of Flowers, 1984, Inter Society Exhibit. “ “ “ “ , “ “ “ , 1982. Best Exhibit. Healesville Garden Club: Autumn Show, Best Exhibit, Cut Flower Section. Ringwood Garden Club, Autumn Show, 1964, Best Exhibit in Vegetables. Upwey & District Garden Club, 1974 Carnival of Flowers. Ringwood Garden Club, Spring 1986, Best Exhibit in Junior Cookery. Ringwood & District Hort. & Graden Club, Autumn Show, 1974, Best Floral Art. Ringwood garden Club, Autumn 1989, Ringwood Amateur Dahlia Championship, Ringwood Horticultural Society, Autumn Show, 1963, Best Exhibit in Vegetables. Ringwood H & A Society: Autumn Show, 1957, Best Exhibit Floral Art. Ringwood & District Horticultural & Garden Club, Spring Show, 1973, Best Floral Art Exhibit. Upwey & District Garden Club, Carnival of Flowers, 1985. Mountain District Championships, Inter-Society Exhibit. Yarra Glen A. & H. Society Inc. Annual Show: small blue sash-style ribbon. Small Ribbons: from Victoria 150, a second (red) & 3rd. (green) Felt Badges: 1 green for Secretary: 1 blue for Judge. Rosette: 3rd. Prize at the Hanging Basket Competition in 2009. Blue Folder: contains photographs, prize cards, certificates, awards, etc. Albums: 4 photo, albums of garden shows, floral art, Spring Celebration photos and Newspaper articles. * All items placed in the container were placed there on 2nd. September, 2019. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 1946, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. January 1947
In this report pages 1 - 2 covers all aspects of the Sub Branch, Membership, ANZAC Day, Hospital visiting, 27th District Board, Unit Social Clubs, Building Fund, Welfare relief by the President and Secretary. Page 3 covers the General Account and Club Building fund re income expenditure. Page 4 covers Relief Patriotic Fund, Building & Improvements Fund, Carnival Account re income expenditure.Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 31st December 1946, yellowed paper 4 pages folding, all type in black covering all aspects of the Sub Branch activities. At the top is "Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub Branch" followed by "Report and Balance Sheet" in large lettering. Under that is a list of Office Bearers and Committee members.Main points: "To be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall 30th January 1947 at 8.00pm". "President Col G.V. Lansell C.M.G, V.D, M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, report, balance -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - REPORT, ENVELOPE, NOTICE 1947, C. Jan 1948
.1) Balance sheet, pages 1 & 2 report by the President cover Membership, ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day, Hospital & Benevolent Home, Govenor's visit, Unit Clubs, 27th District Board, Carnival, Finance, Relief Fund, Building Improvements Fund, Club Building fund, Donations, Appreciations, Obituary, Committee, Pilgrimage to Cross (Mt Macedon), Pages 3 & 4 are detailed Income Expenditure of the 5 Accounts of the Sub Branch. The report also mentions the first Life Membership of the sub Branch to Dr Harold Catford. .3) Letter addressed to B.J. Bubb. This is Bruce John Bubb VX108474 2nd AIF..1) Report and Balance sheet Bendigo Sub Branch for the year 1947, all type in black re the finance and activities of this Sub Branch of the "Returned Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, 4 pages folding in total. .2) Letter re yearly membership subscription reminder of the Bendigo Branch that membership is due on the 1st January each year. .3) Envelope, light brown, has green stamp, Sub Branch details and addressed to underlined in red.Main Points, .1) "To be presented at the Annual Meeting of Members to be held at the Memorial Hall on Friday 13th February 1948 at 8pm" .3) "Mr B.J.Bubb White Hills"brsl, smi, rsl, report, balance -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Coolier, C 1990
These plaques were once on display at the Warrnambool racecourse with the smaller one originally affixed to a seat. These plaques commemorate the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool in 1931. The Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase was first held in June 1872. Today it is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and is run over 5,500 metres with 32 fences. Cooliel won two Grand Annuals, in 1927 and 1929 where he was ridden by jockey W McInnes. he was owned by the Lindsays of Quamby where he died in 1930 after a successful career over the jumps.These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase one of Australia's most significant hurdle races..1 Silver coloured metal plaque in a rectangular shape with four holes in each corner for attachment to a surface. There is black printing on the plaque. .2 A rectangular shaped metal plaque with ten perforations along the longer sides. The plaque has a sketch of a jockey's cap and silks with dark grey sleeves with dark grey and mustard yellow vertical stripes with mustard yellow cap .1 T & W Lindsay Cooliel Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1927-1929. Infilled in black. .2 Coolier in black texta on backwarrnambool, racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase, cooliel, lindsay quamby -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaques, Welcome Stranger, 1931
These plaques were once on display at the Warrnambool racecourse with the smaller one originally affixed to a seat. These plaques commemorate the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool in 1931. The Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase was first held in June 1872. Today it is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and is run over 5,500 metres with 32 fences. In 1931 Welcome Stranger's jockey was D. Wraight. The name "Welcome Stranger" is an echo of the name of the famous gold nugget found in Victoria in the 1850's. These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase one of Australia's most significant hurdle races..1 Silver coloured metal plaque in a rectangular shape with four holes in each corner for attachment to a surface. There is black printing on the plaque. .2 A rectangular shaped metal plaque with ten perforations along the longer sides. The plaque has a sketch of a jockey's cap and silks in blue and pink..1 MESSRS. M.R. McCRAE & H. BETTON WELCOME STRANGER .2 WINNER OF THE GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE 1931 ,2 WELCOME STRANGER 1931warrnambool racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Tardieu, C 1990
These plaques were once on display at the Warrnambool racecourse with the smaller one originally affixed to a seat. These plaques commemorate the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool in 1931. The Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase was first held in June 1872. Today it is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and is run over 5,500 metres with 32 fences. Tardieu won the race in 1936 and was one of only two horses with riders to finish the course the other being Montargis. The owner of the the horse Mr Officer was chairman of the Warrnambool Racing club at the time.These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase one of Australia's most significant hurdle races..1 Silver coloured metal plaque in a rectangular shape with four holes in each corner for attachment to a surface. There is black printing on the plaque. .2 A rectangular shaped metal plaque with ten perforations along the longer sides. The plaque has a sketch of a jockey's cap and silks in blue and pink. Mr G J Officer TARDIEU Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1936.warrnambool, racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Martex (sic), C 1990
These plaques were once on display at the Warrnambool racecourse with the smaller one originally affixed to a seat. These plaques commemorate the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool in 1931. The Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase was first held in June 1872. Today it is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and is run over 5,500 metres with 32 fences.In 1940 the winner was Martext and ridden by S McGee. It was owned by Mr J Latta , a family with a long association with racing in Warrnambool.These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase one of Australia's most significant hurdle races..1 Silver coloured metal plaque in a rectangular shape with four holes in each corner for attachment to a surface. There is black printing on the plaque. .2 A rectangular shaped metal plaque with ten perforations along the longer sides. The plaque has a sketch of a jockey's cap and silks in blue and white Mr J Latta Martex(T) Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1940.warrnambool, racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase, martext -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Lowther, C 1990
These plaques were once on display at the Warrnambool racecourse with the smaller one originally affixed to a seat. These plaques commemorate the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool in 1931. The Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase was first held in June 1872. Today it is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and is run over 5,500 metres with 32 fences. Lowther won the race in 1954 after also winning the Brierly steeple on Tuesday These plaques are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase one of Australia's most significant hurdle races..1 A rectangular shaped metal plaque with ten perforations along the longer sides. The plaque has a sketch of a jockey's cap and silks with white sleeves and body with two black diagonal stripes. Red Cap. .2 Silver coloured metal plaque in a rectangular shape with four holes in each corner for attachment to a surface. There is black printing on the plaque..1 Lowther written in black texta on back of plaque. .2 Mrs J King Lowther Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1954.warrnambool, racing club, warrnambool grand annual steeplechase -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque, Regalo, 1960s
These plaques commemorate the winner of the Warrnambool Brierly Steeplechase in 1965 and 1966. The owner of the horse was Mr D. Wedge, the horse was Regalo from New Zealand and the jockey was N. Rantall. The plaques were originally display items based in areas of the Warrnambool Racecourse. The Brierly Steeplechase was first run in 1902, with the name coming from a local property and homestead established by William McKiernin in the 1850s. Today the Brierly Steeplechase is part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival which features the famous Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. These items relate to a significant part of Warrnambool's sporting and social history..1 This is a rectangular-shaped metal plaque with ten holes on the sides for attachment to a surface using screws. The plaque has been painted yellow with a sketch of jockey silks and cap in blue and pink. Much of the paint is missing and the plaque is rusty and slightly warped. .2 This is a small rectangular-shaped metal plaque with black printing. There are four holes for affixing the plaque to a wall or bench. The plaque is rusty in places. .1 'Regalo (N.Z.)' .2 'Mr D. E. Wedge Regalo (N.Z.) Winner Brierly Steeple 1965,1966' warrnambool racing club, warrnambool may racing carnival -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges, Stokes, Warrnambool Racing Club, 1950
These badges were issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in 1950. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement, with the Warrnambool Racing Club being established in 1854. Race meetings were first held on the site of the present day racecourse in the late 1850s. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. These badges are retained as examples of badges of members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century. .1 A shield-shaped metal badge with silver-coloured trim around the edges. There are initials in the centre of the badge and around these is a circle of blue with silver-coloured printing, all on a green background. There is a metal clip at the back. .2 as above .1 WRC Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable, Season 1950-51, Season ends July 31st 1951, B 297 .2 as above except that the number is B 124 warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, Stokes, Warrnambool Racing Club (Lady), 1956
This badge is for a female and has been issued to a Warrnambool Racing Club member in 1956. Horse racing meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Meetings have been held at the site of the present racecourse since the late 1850s. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase.This badge is retained as an example of lady’s badge issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century.This is a silvered-coloured six-sided metal badge with embossed initials and printing and a metal clip at the back.WRC LADY Season 1956-57 B545 Stokes Melb. warrnambool racing club, badge, history of warrnambool
