This 1979 photograph of Jacana Primary School’s bat tennis premiers offers a nostalgic glimpse into a vibrant chapter of local school life. More than just a snapshot of sporting success, it reflects the values that underpinned the school’s ethos—participation, perseverance, and community pride. Founded in 1959, Jacana Primary served generations of families until its closure in the early 2000s, becoming a hub for both learning and local connection. The image stands as a testament to the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded students through both academic and extracurricular pursuits. It also serves as a cultural time capsule, capturing the spirit of a suburban Melbourne school community during a formative era in public education.This 1979 photograph of Jacana Primary School’s bat tennis premiers holds enduring cultural and historical value as a representation of the school’s commitment to holistic education and community engagement. The image is significant not only for documenting a moment of sporting achievement but also for illustrating the broader educational philosophy of the time—one that emphasised teamwork, resilience, and local pride. As a visual record from a school that served the Jacana community from 1959 until the early 2000s, it offers insight into the social fabric of suburban Melbourne during a period of growth and change. The photograph contributes to the collective memory of the area, symbolising the role of public schools as foundational institutions in shaping both individual lives and community identity.A colour photograph of Jacana Primary School’s 1979 bat tennis team. The students are dressed in various sports clothes and are arranged in rows. The teacher stands in the top right corner of the group.jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1979, bat tennis

Sports team photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1975 Team Bat Tennis. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.Group name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school, bat tennis

This 1979 photograph of Jacana Primary School’s bat tennis premiers captures a lively moment in the school’s history, offering more than just a record of sporting achievement. It reflects the core values that shaped the school’s identity—active participation, determination, and a strong sense of community. Established in 1959, Jacana Primary became a cornerstone of local education, serving generations of families until its closure in the early 2000s. The image highlights the school’s dedication to fostering well-rounded development through both academic learning and extracurricular activities. As a visual record, it also serves as a cultural snapshot of suburban Melbourne during a formative period in public education, preserving the spirit and camaraderie of a close-knit school community.This 1979 photograph of Jacana Primary School’s bat tennis premiers holds lasting cultural and historical significance as a reflection of the school’s dedication to well-rounded education and strong community ties. More than a record of sporting success, the image embodies the educational values of the era—teamwork, perseverance, and local pride—central to the school’s philosophy. Serving the Jacana community from 1959 until its closure in the early 2000s, Jacana Primary played a vital role in shaping the social landscape of suburban Melbourne during a time of growth and transformation. The photograph stands as a visual testament to the role of public schools in nurturing individual development and fostering a shared sense of identity within the community.A colour photograph on Matte paper, with a white borderBack: (Blue Label) PH-5536 (white label) PH- 4412 (Manufacturers Marks) This Paper/Manufactured / By Kodakjacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1979, bat tennis

Group photo of Briar Hill State School 1992 Bat Tennis TeamDigital copy of colour school team photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school

A four page instruction manual for the game of Paddle tennis (known in Australia as Bat Tennis). The cover features a photo image of boys and girls playing a bat tennis game in Washington Square, New York City. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Colour photograph of Scott Woodman (Grade 3) Champion - 2005. Bat Tennis and Table Tennis.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - scott woodman

A small poster promoting the game of Paddle tennis (known in Australia as Bat Tennis). It features a photo image of boys and girls playing a bat tennis game in Washington Square, New York City; an illustration of a 'paddle'; lawn tennis player endorsements; and media reports. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

A brown wooden award with the words 'The Arthur Nothing Trophy' and 'Victoria v South Australia' inscribed on the base. A table tennis player sits on top of the award, with the sole winner's name and score inscribed below it '1978 Victoria 61-20'.Wooden upright rectangle with two shoulders, curved mid-section topped by gold coloured person with table tennis batThe Arthur Nothling trophy Victoria v. South Australiaassociation for the blind, awards

A cardboard advertisement shaped in the form of a tennis bat/paddle, promoting Emerson's Ginger-Mint Julep. Front features illustration of a young ladt playing tennis. Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis

A Harry C. Lee 'The Bat' metal tennis racquet with double shaft, and handle wrapped with brown perforated leather grip tape. Nylon strings and round head shape. Plastic butt cap and plastic protective strip covering crown. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Adhesive label, Leather, Plastictennis

A Spalding Kro-Bat model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, an concave laminated throat, fine-grooved handle and leather end wrap & butt cloth. Model & manufacter name feature across throat on obverse. Manufacturer signature features along throat on reverse. On side of shaft is printed: 'PAT. OCT. 03,, 1923'. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Vinyl, Ink, String, Painttennis

A Spalding Kro-Bat model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, an concave laminated throat, fine-grooved handle and leather end wrap & butt cloth. Model & manufacter name feature across throat on obverse. Manufacturer signature features along throat on reverse. On side of shaft is printed: 'PAT. OCT. 03,, 1923'. Manufacturer's logo printed on butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Vinyl, Ink, String, Painttennis

People - "Hubber, Hooppell, Bates, Brophy, Omeara, Carter" Buildings - Tennis Courts Associated with - Malmsbury Tennis Club

A rare Wisden 'Crawford the Exceller' tennis racquet, with rare spliced throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and, a unique whipped, cricket bat shaped handle. Manufacturer's details impressed along shaft on obverse; model details impressed across throat on reverse. The initials E.W. impressed across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Cloth tape, Inktennis

A Salmon & Webster 'Champion' tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and, a fine grooved handle with fish-tail butt and a rubber handle grip. Impressed inscription on handle grip: SALMON &/WEBSTER LTD./MAKERS OF THE/PARLOUR/SUPER STRONG/BAT. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Cloth tape, Rubbertennis

A wooden racquet, unstrung. Inscription across the throat and stem of obverse, and below an image of a black bat: THE BAT/SPECIAL/MASTER/MODEL. Inscription across the throat and stem of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO./NEW YORK/THE BAT. Inscription along left side of stem: CUSTOM BUILT. Partial inscription across right side of stem: [R]HYTH[MIC]/BALANC[ED]. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, Metal, Plastic, Paint, Adhesive tapetennis

A wooden racquet. Inscription across the throat and stem of obverse, and below an image of a black bat: THE BAT/LEEL/MASTER/MODEL. Inscription across the throat and stem of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO./NEW YORK/THE BAT/CUSTOM BUILT. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, Metal, Paint, String, Gut, Cloth tape, Adhesive tapetennis

A solid wooden bat, with an elongated shaft, with the handle end slightly warped. Materials: Woodtennis

A solid wooden bat, with a a wedged back, and leather end wrap. Stamped in red ink, along the upper shaft of the back is: PRIORY HEATH. Priory Heath is a district of the city of Ispwich, in Suffolk, England. Materials: Wood, Ink, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A Nicolls Champion, laminated wooden bat, with rubber handle grip. Model name features on reverse, Nicholls logo and East Sussex coat-of-arms trademark feature on obverse. Materials: Wood, Ink, Rubber, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A solid wood bat, probably used in a form of tennis requiring bats instead of racquets. Minimal wear across both faces suggest a soft ball was struck. Materials: Woodtennis

A club-shaped solid wood bat, used for striking a hard ball exclusively across one face. Handle end has a small crooked butt for sturdier grip. Along the right side of bat is a number - either 1850 or 1650. Materials: Woodtennis

A solid wood bat, with a slightly projecting butt, and wedged back. The flat face is indented, meaning the bat was used to strike a hard ball. Faint manufacturer's details feature across the base of the face: LUMLEY'S LTD/GLASGOW. Materials: Woodtennis

A solid wood bat with a wedged back. Nails projecting from the base suggest adornment with an end wrap.The flat face is heavily indented, meaning the bat was used to strike a hard ball. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover with plastic protective jacket. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Plastictennis

Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis

Print (reproduction) of a woman in fifteenth century costume swinging a baseball-like bat and throwing a white ball into the air. Title text states: 'JEU DE PALME/XIV E/SIECLE'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Wood, Metaltennis

Photographic print of Jeremy Bates Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 26 holes containing 3 metal bellsrecreation, swish

The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 28 holes containing 4 metal bellsrecreation, swish