The St Albans Judo Club was established in 1954, making it one of the earliest judo clubs in Victoria’s western suburbs. The club itself notes that its first 25 years (1950–1975) are the least documented, though surviving photographs show active competition and club championships by the 1960s. The club has long operated from the St Albans Community Youth Club, 309A Main Road East — the same “Tin Shed” that has been central to youth sport and community activity since the 1950s. The club’s longevity makes it an important part of St Albans’ sporting heritage: It is one of the oldest martial arts institutions in the Brimbank area. Its connection to the Tin Shed links it to the broader history of youth sport, migration, and community building in St Albans. Its survival from the 1950s to today mirrors the suburb’s transformation from a semi‑rural outpost to a major multicultural centre.5880.01 - St. Albans Judo Club - Brothers Go For Gold.jpg Hamish and Clancy Freemantle 5880.02 - St. Albans Judo Club - St. Albans Pair Stars.jpg Wilby and Van Geli 5880.03 - St. Albans Judo Club - Champion Team.jpg Madeline Rooney, Sasha Sommeling, Liam San Jose, Tynneka Vangeli, Gina Vangeli, Bridget Sommeling 5880.04 - St. Albans Judo Club - Judo Gold.jpg Tynneka Vangeli, Clancy Freeman, Madeline Rooney 5880.05 - St. Albans Judo Club - Team Wins Judo Kudos.jpg Madeline Rooney, Sasha Sommeling, Liam San Jose, Tynneka Vangeli 5880.06 - St. Albans Judo Club - Judo 1994.jpg 5880.07 - St. Albans Judo Club - Judo At The Tin Shed.jpg 5880.08 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Judo.jpg 5880.09 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Judo.jpgst. albans judo club, st. albans tin shed, main road east, st. albans, st. albans community youth club

The boys from Bulla Primary School were attending a school camp at Hanging Rock. At that event the students engaged in a variety of activities and judo was one of them.This was a chosen activity in the evening as during the day the students were introduced to a variety of outdoor pursuits.A non-digital coloured photograph of two boys engaged in a judo bout in a large room while an adult and little child and another boy are watching. One of the contestants is wearing a judo outfit and black belt while the other boy is dressed in jeans and a tartan shirt.school camps, hanging rock, judo, bulla primary school

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A cream coloured cotton drill jacket with a round embroidered white cloth badge with black writing "Moonlee Tae Kwon Do Australia" around the edge and a gold fist against a red and blue background in the centre.jacket, clothing, mcphail collection

A pair of cream coloured cotton drill pants with draw string waistclothing, mcphail collection

Black and white photograph, Man in Judo robes holding a medallion in a empty lot, Steve Stuart, Judo. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Steve Stuart BGO Judo winner. Story - Steve Steve at SLArecreations, sports, judo

Coloured photograph, girl practising Judo in a grassy field, Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Kate 20.6.95 Shrialee Spain Judo Champ (mono)recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, man in judo robes practising martial arts, Ken Prime. Advertiser description on back of photo: Off to N.Z & Japan Eaglehawk Judo W. 469222 . H. 488618 . 7/5/9/recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, two men in Judo robes holding 6 medallions, Wayne Swanton, Kevin Prime, Judo. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Front 2 Wayne Swanton Kevin Prime (back) 22/10/92recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, two boys challenging each other at the Eaglehawk Judo YMCA hall. Advertiser description on back of photo: Adam Tempest (9) of Huntly, and Kylie Nott (9) of Melton compete in the recent central Victoria Judo championships. 19/3/??recreations, sports, judo

A photo of a group of young junior legatees in judo or karate outfits. There is one girl and 7 boys, of various ages, and 1 man who could be the instructor. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years such as gymnastics, swimming or, in this case, martial arts classes. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00870) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Black and white photo of children posing in judo outfits.Stamped on the back ' The Property of Melbourne Legacy' in purple ink. Handwritten 'Legacy P4' in blue penjunior legatee, exercise classes

Black and white photograph, boy in white martial art robes holding trophy, Charles Swanton, Judo. 12/8/91recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, two men participating in martial arts. Advertiser Description on back of photo: WHY: School Holiday Promo WHO & WHAT: Kelly Thiggins -School Holiday Co-ordinators - Wayne Swanton Judo Instructor Since 1972 Wayne has been holding Judo classes, this is one of the most popular activites.WHrecreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, Judo, Diana Ralph, Advertiser description on back: Diana Ralph, Australia gold medallist in Taekwondo 14/10/92recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, Kevin Prime, Advertiser description on back: Eaglehawk Judo Sodo off to N,Z & Japan Ph.469222 F 488618 7/5/91recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, Two men wrestling in Judo robes in front of building, Tim O'Donohue, Kevin Prime. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: 17/5/94 Front Tim O'Donohue 12years Silver Medallist Kevin Prime "Sensei" instructorrecreations, sports, judo

Port Melbourne Presbyterian Cricket Club were Premiers of the South Suburban Churches Cricket Association 1952/53. Back row - L - R -George MURPHY; Fred HANKIN; Keith MURPHY; Ted HUGHLIN; Bob WEYMOUTH; Brian SENIOR; Brian GARDINER; Tony BOGDANOFF. Centre row - L - R - Jim CORRIGAN; Don CHAPPLE; Mr Tony YUILLE; Ian GREENWOOD; Bill WHITE. Front row - L - R - Bill CLARKE; George MERRET; Ray STEVENSON.Black & white photograph of three rows of cricketers.Dad & Judo in reversesport - cricket, port melbourne presbyterian cricket club, south suburban churches cricket association, george murphy, fred hankin, keith murphy, ted hughlin, bob weymouth, brian senior, brian gardiner, tony bogdanoff, jim corrigan, don chapple, tony yuille, ian greenwood, bill white, bill clarke, george merret, ray stevenson

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 176 page hard cover book by Kenji Tomiki explaining the art and techniques Judo and Aikido. Illustrated with numerous B & W photos and one colour plate. Includes a 3 page glossary of Judo terms. Published in 1959 by Japan Travel Bureau, Tokyo and printed by Kyodo Printing Co., Tokyo. Catalogue sticker ''2175 TOM'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''Mr A.N. Chisholm with best wishes Tatsuo Kenvar March 3 1959''. Library of congress Catalogue Card No. 58-59726.Kenji Tomikibooks, collections, sport, alec h chisholm collection, judo, aikido, martial arts, kenji tomiki

Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph of Alan Besley, Ray Matthews, Drew Goggin. Lisa Curry all together on stage having a speech. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Alan Besley Ray Matthews -Judo Drew Gossin - Judo Lisa Curry Lisacap NLBrecreations, sports, awards

Coloured photograph of Dylan Holliday, State under 13 Judo champion 2002. He is holding his trophy and a medal.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - dylan holliday 2002

Black and white photograph of men Darryl Clancy Hadashi Watanabe and one boy Scott Froud practicing Judo at primary school. Johnsonville Victoriaschools, sports

Black and white photograph, image shows father and son engaged in martial arts. Written on back "Dad Wayne & son Charles Swanton Back of photo - Wayne is Charles' dad & instructer go through some Ne-waza or ground work." 12/8/91recreations, sports, judo, judo

Black and white photograph of children Scott Froud sitting on mat on floor and James King and Stephen Henshaw standing from primary school practicing Judo. Johnsonville Victoriaschools, sports

Black and white photograph, boy holding a medallion, Judo robes, Daniel Ralph. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Daniel Ralph, 11. Date 25.6.94 G6. White Hills PS.

Black and white photograph, 3 children pictured in Conservatory Gardens. Attached to back, Advertiser description: Tanya, 14, Matthew, Is, and Jerome (12) Leonaro prepare for their upcoming competition.recreations, sports, judo, judo, martial arts, conservatory gardens

Black and white photograph, two men practicing martial arts, YMCA, Kevin Prime, Wayne Swanton. Advertiser description back of photo: Kevin Prime & Wayne Swanton in action after their trip to Japan 21/11/91recreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, girl holding a Australian Taekwondo Union medallion, Diana Kaph. Advertiser Description on back of photo: Diana Ralph (Taecap SLA)?recreations, sports, judo

Black and photograph, two men fighting in Karate Championship, YMCA. Advertiser description on back of photo: Facing Luke Goggin is Daniel Adeline in the Quarter Final 30/4/89ISArecreations, sports, judo

Black and white photograph, close-up of boy holding a medallion, Jamey Lobb, Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Taekwondo medallist (silver)recreations, sports, judo

The St Albans Community Youth Club began in the early 1950s, operating out of a small tin shed on Main Road East. This was during the explosive post‑war population boom, when St Albans lacked basic services such as sports clubs, libraries, and youth facilities. As membership grew, the original shed was replaced with a recycled Quonset Army Hut, a curved steel structure typical of post‑war surplus buildings. The hut was adapted by volunteers and became the heart of the centre. From the 1950s onward, the Tin Shed hosted an extraordinary range of activities, including: Judo (including the long‑running St Albans Judo Club) Table tennis Marching girls Gymnasium and fitness classes Scouts and Guides Drama and concerts Boat‑building and woodwork Preschool and playgroups Tai Chi, yoga, and lifelong learning programs Police Youth Club Country Women’s Association Food relief and community support services (more recent decades) This diversity made the Tin Shed one of the most important social anchors for newly arrived migrant families.The St Albans “Tin Shed” is one of the most important community-built institutions in Melbourne’s west, a post‑war, migrant‑era youth hub that grew from a tiny, corrugated shed into a major social centre.Only the 1st twenty photographs have been uploaded to Victorian Collections 5881.001 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Drama StCYC 1992.jpg 5881.002 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Edna Cooper and Lorna Cameron.jpg 5881.003 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Edna Cooper StACYC 1980's.jpg 5881.004 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Elfie and Lorna at the 50th Anniversary.jpg 5881.005 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ellie, Lorna and Kon 2005.jpg 5881.006 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Floor plan.jpg 5881.007 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Gathering 1994.jpg 5881.008 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ingrid and Samantha selling home made jewellery.jpg 5881.009 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jack Sheridan and Lorna Cameron 1994.jpg 5881.010 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jean and Sylvia StACYC 1992.jpg 5881.011 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jenny watering at the Youth Club 1993.jpg 5881.012 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Karla Montalvo.jpg 5881.013 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Kerry, Elfie, Angela, Lorna Marilyn, Jennifer and Edna.jpg 5881.014 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Kim and Mal, Sunshine Council 1994.jpg 5881.015 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Les Cameron.jpg 5881.016 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna and Nick Szwed 2005.jpg 5881.017 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna at the Tin Shed.jpg 5881.018 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and Edna Cooper August 1994.jpg 5881.019 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and John Ribarow.jpg 5881.020 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and Thea Dukic.jpg 5881.021 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron with her Renault 1970's.jpg 5881.022 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna presented with certificate.jpg 5881.023 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mary and Vicki.jpg 5881.024 - St. Albans Tin Shed - May 1993.jpg 5881.025 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mosaic dedication 1994 1.jpg 5881.026 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mosaic dedication 1994 2.jpg 5881.027 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mural damaged 1.jpg 5881.028 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mural damaged 2.jpg 5881.029 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Play group 1994.jpg 5881.030 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Play Group.jpg 5881.031 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ray and Ken 1994.jpg 5881.032 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ray, Helen and Willy. 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