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Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Britteny Cox - Blazer Sochi WInter Olympics, 2014
... Australian Winter Olympians.... It is a bottle green blazer lined with the names of the 198 Australian... with the names of the 198 Australian winter Olympians. Britteny Cox ...Britteny (Britt) Cox was born in Wodonga, Victoria in 1994. She grew up skiing alpine and mogul events on the slopes of Falls Creek. In 2004 she competed in her first International Ski Federation (FIS) event at Mt. Buller. At Vancouver 2010, 15-year-old Britt made history as the youngest Australian to compete at a Winter Olympic Games. She went on to compete at Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022, despite breaking six ribs and a collarbone in a crash in 2019. In 2012, she was awarded an Australia Sport Hall of Fame scholarship. Her major breakthrough came in 2016/17 season when she took seven victories and two third place finishes to win the moguls as well as the overall freestyle World Cup titles, thus becoming the first Australian woman to win the Crystal Globe in moguls. She finished off a highly successful campaign by winning the World Championship title in Sierra Nevada. After 12 years of competing on the highest level at the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup tour, Britteny announced her retirement from competitive skiing in July 2022.This blazer is significant because it was worn by Falls Creek Skier Britteny Cox at the Winter Olympics Sochi 2014.Opening Ceremony blazer for the Winter Olympics Sochi, 2014. It is a bottle green blazer lined with the names of the 198 Australian winter Olympians.britteny cox, australian winter olympians, mogul skier, sochi olympics 2014 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics, 1992
... Australian Olympians...Steve Lee is a three time Australian Olympian who competed...Steve Lee is a three time Australian Olympian who competed ...Steve Lee is a three time Australian Olympian who competed at Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988 and Albertville 1992. He also achieved 1st in the Furano World Cup Super G in 1985. 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. Steve co-founded Chill Factor Ski magazine and spent a decade as a National Selector and President of Falls Creek Race Club. He also became involved in movies, working with Roger Moore and Jackie Chan as a stuntman. As well as these activities Steve started guiding in the mid-90s and established Back Country Tours at his home area in Falls Creek Australia and also in Hakuba, Japan in 2011.This image is significant because it captures an Australian Winter Olympian and pioneer of the Falls Creek Ski community.A colour photo of Steve Lee in his uniform featuring the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Gamessteve lee, australian olympians -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Certificate - Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002
... Australian Olympians... Australian Olympians Sport commentator SALT LAKE 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER ...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. One of these events was the Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City in 2002 for which this certificate was awarded.A certificate featuring the Olympic Rings and text on a dark blue background.SALT LAKE 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER Steven Lee Thank you for your participation in and contributions to the success of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games 8 to 24 February 2002 Salt Lake City, Utahsteve lee, australian olympians, sport commentator -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Mixed media - Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000
... Australian Olympians... Lee Sydney Torch Relay 2000 Australian Olympians ...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 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Adrian Costa at Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games, 1994
... Australian Olympians.... Australian Olympians Adrian Costa Mogul skier This item includes two ...Adrian Costa is the second of four brothers who grew up at Falls Creek, attended school there and at Mt Beauty and were members of the Falls Creek Race Club. He started skiing at the age of three. Costa started competing in moguls around age 16 and ‘specialised’ in this field two years later. In 1991 he entered in the International Youth Championships in Le Sauze, where he finished second. His impressive career included competing in the World Cup from 1992 until 2003, representing Australia in the Winter Olympics in 1992 Albertville, 1994 Lillehammer, 1998 Nagano and in 2002 Salt Lake City where he was given the honour of carrying the Australian Flag in the Opening Ceremony. In total, Adrian Costa made 126 World Cup starts between 1991 and 2003, placing 31 times in the top-10 and seven times in the top-5. After retiring from competitive skiing, he coached another future four time Olympian, Britt Cox.These images are significant because they depict a former Falls Creek skier and Australian Olympic athlete.This item includes two colour photos of Adrian Costa competing at Lillehammer Olympics and carrying the Australian Flag at the Opening Ceremony.australian olympians, adrian costa, mogul skier -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Malcolm Milne at Sapporo Winter Olympics, 1972
... Australian Olympians... it captures an image of a former Australian Olympian. Malcolm Milne ...Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This image is significant because it captures an image of a former Australian Olympian.A black and white image of Malcolm Milne taken at the Sapporo Winter Olympics of 1972.malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian olympians -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Ross Milne
... Australian Olympians... Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing ...Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age.This image is significant because it captures an image of Ross Milne in action.A black and white image of Ross Milne on a downhill run.ross milne, australian olympians, milne brothers -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Paul Costa in action
... Australian Olympians... because it depicts an Australian Winter Olympian and former member ...Paul Costa is the eldest of four brothers who grew up at Falls Creek, attended school there and at Mt Beauty and were members of the Falls Creek Race Club. He originally raced in alpine skiing but changed to mogul skiing at the age of 16. His first event was the Falls Creek Summit Masters, where he finished second in the Open Class. In 1993 Paul Costa placed fourth at the FIS Freestyle World Championships in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria. He was selected to represent Australia in the Winter Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994, joining his brother Adrian in that team. During his mogul skiing career, Paul Costa collected 26 World Cup starts. At the end of his competitive career he took up coaching junior teams and was part of the moguls coaching staff for the 2006 Torino Olympics.This image is significant because it depicts an Australian Winter Olympian and former member of the Falls Creek Race Club.Coloured image of Paul Costapaul costa, australian olympians -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Mixed media - Britteny Cox - Mogul Skier in action, 2010
... Australian Winter Olympians... Cox Australian Winter Olympians Mogul skier Vancouver WInter ...Britteny (Britt) Cox was born in Wodonga, Victoria in 1994. She grew up skiing alpine and mogul events on the slopes of Falls Creek. In 2004 she competed in her first International Ski Federation (FIS) event at Mt. Buller. At Vancouver 2010, 15-year-old Britt made history as the youngest Australian to compete at a Winter Olympic Games. She went on to compete at Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022, despite breaking six ribs and a collarbone in a crash in 2019. In 2012, she was awarded an Australia Sport Hall of Fame scholarship. Her major breakthrough came in 2016/17 season when she took seven victories and two third place finishes to win the moguls as well as the overall freestyle World Cup titles, thus becoming the first Australian woman to win the Crystal Globe in moguls. She finished off a highly successful campaign by winning the World Championship title in Sierra Nevada. After 12 years of competing on the highest level at the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup tour, Britteny announced her retirement from competitive skiing in July 2022.These mogul skis are significant because they were handmade for Britteny Cox for the Vancouver WInter Olympics in 2010.Video clip of Britt Cox performing in a moguls event.Falls Creek Sticker Brittbritteny cox, australian winter olympians, mogul skier, vancouver winter olympics 2012 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Australian Olympic Team 1964
... Australian Winter Olympians.... Australian Winter Olympians Winter Olympics 1964 Ross Milne A mounted ...Ross Milne grew up on his family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, Victoria and started skiing at Falls Creek when he was 13. He went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. This item is significant because it shows the Olympic Team at Falls Creek and features Ross Milne who died tragically in a training run in Innsbruck, Austria shortly after this photo was taken.A mounted black and white photograph of the Australian Olympic team standing in front of the Falls Creek Ski School sign as well as an article "Ski Champion at 18" from Australian Women's Weekly Wed 9 Oct 1963. The image was taken while the team selected to represent Australia at the 1964 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck, Australia were in training. Left to right: Christine Smith, Simon Brown, Sigi Haberzettl (Coach), Judy Forras, John Wagner (Manager), Peter Wenzel, Peter Brockhoff, Ross Milne.australian winter olympians, winter olympics 1964, ross milne -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Esther Bottomley - Winter Olympian and winner of the Kangaroo Hoppet
... Australian Winter Olympians... it depicts an Australian Winter olympian and dual Kangaroo Hoppet ...Esther Bottomley was born on 8th February 1983 in Terang, Victoria but moved to Mount Beauty and became affiliated with the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. She was the first female Australian athlete to compete at three WInter Olympic Games in Cross Country. She competed at Torino in 2006, Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014. Esther has also competed in events in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the sprint event in 2003 and 2005. Her best World Cup finish was 18th in a team sprint event at Canada in 2009. Esher was also the winner of the Women's Kangaroo Hoppet in 2010 and 2011. This image is significant because it depicts an Australian Winter olympian and dual Kangaroo Hoppet winner.A coloured image of Esther Bottomley competing in the Kangaroo Hoppet 2010.australian winter olympians, esther bottomley, kangaroo hoppet -
Greensborough Historical Society
Jars, Kraft Foods, Vegemite Jars, 2008-2016
... of the 'Beat the Drum Campaign' to support Australian Olympians in Rio...' to support Australian Olympians in Rio de Janeiro. Shows the variety ...A variety of Vegemite jars: 115g jar with yellow plastic lid (manufactured 2008), standard labelling; 145g jar with red metal lid (manufactured 2010), special labelling 'New, Name Me', possibly first edition of 'Cheesymite'; 235g jar with orange plastic lid (manufactured 2016), labelled as 'Reduced Salt', part of the 'Beat the Drum Campaign' to support Australian Olympians in Rio de Janeiro.Shows the variety of this common spread.3 Vegemite glass jars, different labels and sizes. Plastic or metal lid, paper or plastic labels.vegemite jars, kraft foods -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Legacy - Bill Roycroft. Commentator Tony Charlton, c.1970
... , was an Australian Olympian Equestrian, who rode in five consecutive Olympics..., was an Australian Olympian Equestrian, who rode in five consecutive Olympics ...A film about Legacy that featured Olympian Bill Roycroft and was commentated by Tony Charlton. It has not been watched but the details from the canister. The year is not known. Bill Roycroft, was an Australian Olympian Equestrian, who rode in five consecutive Olympics 1960 to 1976. He helped his team win Gold at Rome Olympics with broken arm. He was flag bearer for Australian team in 1968 Olympics and in his final Olympics was the oldest Olympic competitor at age 61. Tony Charlton, TV sports commentator with Channel Nine, producer and commentator of film. The connection between Bill Roycroft and Legacy is not known. He may have been a junior legatee, or even a Legatee as he served in World War 2 (according to Wikipedia). Or merely a prominent Australian willing to help promote Legacy.A record that a prominent Australian sportsman and olympian was used in a promotional film about Legacy.Eastman Kodak, Ektachrome Film,7242, 16mm, 200 feet,7242.rev. Stored in metal canister 187mm dia, reel 96mm dia.Eastman Kodak Companylegacy promotion, history -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Spyder Green and Gold Ski Suit - Steve Lee
... This suit was owned by Steve Lee, a three time Australian... it was worn and donated by an Australian Triple Winter Olympian who ...This suit was owned by Steve Lee, a three time Australian Olympian who competed at Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988 and Albertville 1992. He also achieved 1st in the Furano World Cup Super G in 1985. 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. Steve co-founded Chill Factor Ski magazine and spent a decade as a National Selector and President of Falls Creek Race Club. He also became involved in movies, working with Roger Moore and Jackie Chan as a stuntman. As well as these activities Steve started guiding in the mid-90s and established Back Country Tours at his home area in Falls Creek Australia and also in Hakuba, Japan in 2011.This item is significant because it was worn and donated by an Australian Triple Winter Olympian who began his skiing career with Falls Creek Race Club.A green and gold Spyder brand ski suit worn for downhill skiing Olympic events by Steve Lee.Spyder brandsteve lee, winter olympics, australian triple winter olympian, falls creek race club -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Team Red Jacket, 1980
... Champion and Olympian; and Mark Stevens, Australian Mogul Champion... Champion and Olympian; and Mark Stevens, Australian Mogul Champion ...Team Red were the original free riders from Falls Creek who focused on freestyle skiing rather than more traditional downhill skiing. They trained to compete in the tough freestyle circuit. Over the years members have included: Eric Hymans, twice Australian Mogul Champion: Lyn Gross, Australian Aerial Champion and World Cup finalist; Kate Stevens twice Australian Mogul Champion; Kent Dowding. Australian Mogul Champion: Steven Lee, Australian Champion and Olympian; and Mark Stevens, Australian Mogul Champion Three-time World Cup competitor and coach to the Australian World Cup team along with many others who took on the challenge of freestyle skiing.This jacket is significant because it is representative of all those who took on the challenge of freestyle skiing at Falls Creek and on the World Circuit.A red ski jacket with a floral design across the middle and black lining.On back and front EST 1980. TEAM RED FALLS CREEKfalls creek ski school, falls creek race club, race club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Opening of the Refurbished University of Ballarat Union Building (now Albert Coates Building)
Ballarat born Peter Blackburn graduated from the Ballarat University College with a Diploma in Teaching in 1991. At one time he was Australia's number one ranked doubles and mixed Badminton player, he represented Australia on numerous occasions, receiving a record three bronze medals in the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Peter Blackburn captained Australia's badminton team at the Atlanta Olympics.Phillip Candy, Peter Blackburn and Vice Chancellor David James and the opening of the refurbished Union Building (now known as the Albert Coates Centre). .1) Peter Blackburn, wearing an Olympic Games Blazer, addresses the audience .2) Phil Candy at the lecturn .3) A man, possibly David Fisken, at the lecturn. .4) Phil Candy (left) and Peter Blackburn beside the newly revealed plaque at the opening of the Mt Helen Union Building Refurbishment by Peter Blackburn. .5) Peter Blackburn get animated while addressing the audience. Phil Candy is standing to the left. The plaque in the photograph reads: " Union Building Redevelopment ... was opened by Mr Peter Blackburn ..."union building, albert coates centre, peter blackburn, phil candy, david james, plaque, olympics, olympian -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Commemorative Building Plaque for the Mt Helen Union Building Redevelopment - Stage 1, 2000, 06/09/2000
The Mount Helen Union Building was renamed the Albert Coates Centre.Photograph of a polished silver plaque commemorating the opening of the Mt Helen Union Building Stage 1 Redevelopment by Olympian Peter Blackburn.Union Building Redevelopment - Stage 1 was opened by Mr Peter Blackman Olympian on 6th September, 2000 Professor David Caro, AO OBE Professor David James Chancellor Vice Chancellor University of Ballaratunion building, university of ballarat, david james, peter blackburn, david caro, plaque, mount helen campus, albert coates centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photographs, Photographs relating to runner and Olympian Tony Benson
As of 2016 Tony Benson is the last Australian to win the 5000m at one of the major meets (now called Diamond League). That year Tony Benson was undefeated in Europe something no Australian has done since. He was also undefeated in the USA in early 1972 and probably would have medalled in Munich 1972 except for an incurring a hamstring injury 10 days before the race AND not being able to find the team medical doctors until some 16 hrs after the injury due to them being away from the village. Despite running with a torn hamstring Tony Benson broke Ron Clarke's Australian Olympic record for the 5000m but had no 'kick' and finished 7th in the heat. None of those who made the final had ever beaten Benson. Kip Keino and Tony Benson became friends. Keino received the first ever Olympic Laureate Award by the IOC at the Rio opening ceremony in 2016. Five images from the Collection of Tony Benson. .1) Tony Benson runs during the Ballarat Teachers' College Lap of the Lake, 1962 .2) Ballarat Teachers' College Athletics, 1963 .3) Ballarat Teachers' College Athletics, 1963. Lecturer and coach Peter Fryar hand out the oranges. .4) Ballarat Teachers' College Tennis Team, 1963 .5) Tony Benson defeating the great Kip Keino at the 1971 Stockholm Grand Prixtony benson, olympics, olympic games, running, ballarat teachers' college, peter fryar, olympian, football, tennis, athletics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, The Organising Committee for the XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956, 1956
Thank you letter for the cooperation and assistance given by staff during the Rowing and Canoeing events Typed written letter with letter head from The Organising Committee for the XVIth OlympiadEmblem of the Olypiad Committeel c garner, headmaster, ballarat junior technical school, rowing, canoeing, olypiad committee, xvith games, melbourne, olympics, olympian, letterheard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, What Where When in Ballarat and District
What Where When in Ballarat and Districtballarat, motels, begonia festival, south street, olympics, olympian, olympic rowing course, industry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Winter Olympian Phillip Bellingham, c2014
Phillip Bellingham skied for Australia in the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. He studied Sports Science at the University of Ballarat (later Federation University)Colour photograph of a snow skier competing in the Sochi Winter Olympic Gamesphillip bellingham, olympian, winter olympian, skier, alumni, winter olympics -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, Snowy River Mail, March 12 1980
These photographs were taken at the 1980 annual Orbost Show. The first photograph is of Mr Frank Rourke congratulating Combienbar rider, Gavin Chester, East Gippsland Olympian ( a member of the 1980 Australian team which did not compete in Moscow). He won the title of Champion Show Jumper riding his mount "Blue Trick" on Monday March 10 1980. The second photograph shows Mr Frank Rourke placing the winning ribbon around the neck of Gavin Chester's winning mount, "Blue Trick" The third photograph is the winner of the coveted R.L.Fisher Memorial Plate won by Eric Musgrave being congratulated by Mr Frank Rourke. Frank Rourke was the Gippsland and Northern manager. G. & N. sponsored the event which carried a prize of $500. On the left in this photograph is Mr J. Horstman, ring four judge.This is a pictorial record of a significant event in Orbost. This item is also associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.Three black / white photographs of a rider on horseback receiving congratulations. There are details on labels on the back of each photograph.orbost-show equestrian chester-gavin musgrave-eric show-jumping -
Geelong Cycling Club
Framed Photograph, 1995
... , Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. ... City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. National ...Felicity Wilson, Junior Cycling Champion, daughter of Don, Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. National Champion, Women in CyclingFramed photograph of the Geelong West Cycling Club 1995 U/19 Women's Road Champion. The photograph is in colour and is mounted on a white background. The frame has a thin wooden black border."GWCC/FelicityWilson/1995 U19 Road Champion"geelong cycling club; junior champion; felicity wilson; 1995; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flags, 1968
The GCC was very strong during this period. These pennants record 3 Olympians with scratch riders in open company as compatriots.Evidence of the outcome of previous junior competition which had unearthed some of the best cycling talent in Australia.Triangular pennant flags in navy blue felt. The pennants are trimmed in white felt and have the description of the events and winners names embossed in white over the blue felt."VACU/Senior Road Premership/1967/1968/1969/1970/Won by Geelong/R J Hine/D. Wilson/P McDermott/K Gawley/W Keyser/C Dougherty/N Wilson/I Bush"vacu; senior road premiership; 1968; 1969; 1970; geelong cycling club; r.j. hine; d. wilson; p. mcdermott; k. gawley; w. keyser; g. dougherty; n. wilson; i. bush; 1967; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flag, 1961
The 1960s followed a period through the 1950s when Geelong gave the Empire Games and Olympic Games representatives. 1961 sees D Wilson - an Olympian - appear this decade. The 1970s will again supply Olympic and Commonwealth Games representatives to Australia.Geelong Cycling Club supplies representatives to Australia in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games .Triangular blue felt pennant flag bordered in white felt. It has the VACU insignia stamped in white and inscriptions of the details of the race and race winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Country Junior Teams 15 Miles Road/Premiership/1961/Runners-up/Geelong/B Murrell/L PArish/D Wilson/G Hanson/F Williams/Time:38:20.6"vacu; country junior teams; 15 miles road race; premiership; 1961; runners-up; geelong cycling club; b murrell; l parish; d wilson; g hanson; f williams; -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
APRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
"The banner has been with the Club since it was created in 1957. Recent research has confirmed that it was made by Joan Eddy, the wife of club member Kevin Eddy and a professional seamstress. Grace Blake’s interview notes record her conversation with Mr Eddy on 24 October 2014: Kevin confirmed that the banner was made by his wife, Joan Eddy, in time for the opening of the new shed after the Olympics (1957). Kevin was the Social Secretary at the time, and co-opted his wife, who had worked as a machinist for Harford Clothing in Carlton before they married. Her mother had also worked there as a sewing hand (hand sewing the linings for jackets). The company was later taken over by Sires. ... It was made at home (Joan had ‘retired’ from work by then)." Excerpt from the 2014 Significance Assessment, p32.Banner Celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club Olympic Representatives, 1956 Statement of significance by Margaret Birtley, October 2014 Harry Gordon, the distinguished Australian sports historian, wrote of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games: "When the Olympic Games moved into Melbourne ... it was as if the city had been brushed by a certain magic. Nothing before or since ... has ever evoked such sheer emotional involvement from the whole community." Gordon refers to the large crowds that massed in Melbourne with anticipation and exhilaration on the day before the official opening, ‘with little apparent motive other than just to be there, and be happy’. The hand-crafted banner celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club’s representatives at those Olympic Games seems to exude that same sense of joy and exhilaration. Made by the wife of the club’s social secretary, it testifies to the admiration felt by individuals and organisations for the success of their own on a world stage. The banner has historic significance for its accurate documentation of the great achievement of a single rowing club in contributing six outstanding athletes to the relatively small Australian rowing team. Additional historic significance derives from the fact that this is an unofficial expression of tribute and pride. The banner’s incorporation of the Olympic rings would now be likely to require licensing by the Australian Olympic Committee, a process that can dampen social engagement. While definitely a hand-made item, there is some aesthetic significance in the design and execution of the banner. Good judgement has been demonstrated in the selection of fabrics and the choice of colours. The workmanship is quite skilful. The vertical symmetry and the horizontal balance of the design are pleasing to the eye. The use of red for the heading lines and black for the Olympians names is well-chosen and aesthetically pleasing. The collection holds black and white photographs of the same oarsmen at the Olympic regatta. This banner complements their role in the collection by providing colour and a sense of connection with an affectionate and supportive community. Its social significance transcends the local context for which it was created and used, to become part of the large body of art, craft and memorabilia that are associated with the Olympic movement worldwide. A handmade embroidered banner to commemorate the Albert Park members who were part of the 1956 Olympic Rowing team.A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. DUNCAN / R. DICKSON / K. McMAHON / R. LIBBIS / I. ALLEN / J COCKBILL coxrowing, apsm rowing club, olympic games, albert park rowing club, albert park lake, duncan, robert, dickson, bruce, allen, ian, libbis, reg, mcmahon, kevin, cockbill, john -
National Wool Museum
Uniform - 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games Akubra Hat, Wendy Powitt, c. 1992
... in Australia 8135.2 - on the inside - Akubra Olympian Made... in Australia 8135.2 - on the inside - Akubra Olympian Made ...About the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games donor Doug Pleasance wrote- During the 1980's the Australian wool industry was at its most prosperous times with record numbers of sheep producing wool receiving ever increasing values due to the success of the Reserve Price Scheme, and the overall guidance of the Australian Wool Corporation (AWC). As a humble technician, my role was a low profile newly created position of Controller, Technical Marketing where wool was to be marketed on its technical properties, as distinct from the Product Marketing Group which exploited the traditional high profile approach of marketing wool;s superior fashion attributes. The Woolmark was the tool central to this approach. The 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games saw an evolutionary change in designer selection. A Declaration of Interest Form was communicated to over forty potential designers. The task and especially tight timelines that were involved deterred many aspirants, however, there remained eight designers with the potential we were seeking. These eight designers were paid $3,000 per submission and the winning designer, Wendy Powitt, was paid $15,000. For the first time the judging panel included two athletes, one male swimmer and one female basketballer, their influence was pivotal. The ensemble consisted of three elements- 1. The Official Uniform which was used for travel and all official functions. This included: a tailored blazer and trouser/skirt (all water repellent) by Fletcher Jones, pure wool olive-green faille fabric by Foster Valley, cotton PE formal shirt by Pelaco, pure wool knitwear by Spangaro, printed wool tie by TD Noone, wool nylon socks by Holeproof and footwear by Hush Puppy. 2. Opening Ceremony Uniform a lightweight wool fabric printed with floral designs that had been inspired by the work of Australian artist Margaret Preston. This included: Lightweight W/PE shorts by Fletcher Jones in Foster Valley Fabric, socks by Holeproof and footwear by Hush Puppy. 3. Village Clothing was designed to be highly visible garments to make it easy to spot the Aussie and helped to contribute to good team spirit. This included: A pure wool shirt featuring blocks of contrasting colours, and a newly developed stretch 50:50 wool/cotton fabric by Bradmill was made into shorts and jeans by Fletcher Jones.8135.1 - Straw Akubra style hat with Australian native floral printed band. The left hand side has a small hat pin that features the Australian flag with the Olympic rings underneath. 8135.2 - Straw Akubra style hat with Australian native floral printed band. Around the printed band on the right side of the hat is a tag with the hats details.8135.1 - on the inside - Akubra Olympian Made in Australia 8135.2 - on the inside - Akubra Olympian Made in Australia1992 barcelona olympics, sport, athletes, fashion, design, uniform -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Textile, Beth Roberts, Go Aussie Go, 2000
Rural City of Wangaratta CollectionA quilted textile that depicts Australian scenes alongside silhouettes of Ancient Greek Olympians. wangaratta art gallery, beth roberts, textile, olympics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Newsletter, Miners Write: Ballarat School of Mines Staff Newsletter, 1980, 07/1980
Miners Write was the Ballarat School of Mines student newspaper. The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Three copies of a 1980 staff newspaper. .1) includes photographs and names of all Ballarat School of Mines Staff members .2) July 1980. Includes information on Olympian Lorene Guley (1976 Olympics) ; interview with Split Enz, SMB Canoe Club .3) November 1980. miners write, ballarat school of mines, the age school photographic contest, mamiya school photographic contest, michael andrews, jan sharrock, colleen broadbent, philip berry, michael donovan, anthony de beer, newspaper, lorene guley, olympics, olympian, tracee cartledge, henry banwell, d. wilkie, kathy pilgrim, bill kerley, julie welsh, barry hall, jeff redfern, canoe club, newsfront student center t.v. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Cadel Evans: the art of cycling, 2016
The autobiography of "Australia's greatest cyclist" Cadel Evans. He is one of only two non-Europeans to have won the Tour de France (bike race), which he won in 2011. Cadel Evans spent much of his youth growing up in the rural area of the Shire of NillumbikHardbackracing cyclist, olympian, athlete, cadel evans, autobiography