Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Diggers at the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam enjoy a spirited game of net ball under the rubber trees. As the years wore on, at the Task Force Base, the Diggers slowly and methodically developed a comfortable base areaphotograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, 1st australian task force, net ball, denis gibbons

Issued to net ball team during 1987 by St Phillips Catholic Primary School, Junction Road, NunawadingMid blue princess line sports dress. Half belt from side front, vee neck. Breast pocket embroidered with basket ball and the name St Phillips in gold colour with matching sports knickers.St Phillipsrecreations, sports

Newspaper cutting and Netball team photo laminated upon orange cardboard. From top [a] Newspaper cutting captioned 'Ex- Pupil Darren Scobie, [Australian Country Water Polo Rep, 1998'. Two water polo players illustrated. [b] Photograph of Ten female net-ball players with coach captioned Net-ball 5 ?? . Girls wearing Golden Square sports guernseys and skirts.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

'Ting Tong Table Pole'Tennis' game. Made in Denmark. Contains two wood paddles, a wood pole and cloth tape as 'net' and two wood poles and bases to anchor net. 'Ball' is a large wooden bead held in a string pouch. Pouch attached by string to a wood rod which is to be place in holder at centre of net. Appears complete. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Stringtennis

In the 1950s and 60s what we know as netball today was played by women and was known as basketball. No information has been found on this Warrnambool Basketball Association but it is most probable, however, that it was an early organization of men’s basketball teams. The game of basketball, founded in America, has become much more popular in Australia for both men and women in the last three or four decades with the local organization in Warrnambool known as Warrnambool Basketball Inc. and the teams Warrnambool Seahawks and Mermaids playing in a state-wide competition. This badge is retained for display purposes as an example of a sporting badge from the mid 20th century.This is a metal badge in the shape of a shield with gold lettering on a brown background and gold-coloured images of a net and ball on a green background. It has a metal ring at the top for attachment to a ribbon or cord.Warrnambool Amateur Basketball Associationwarrnambool basketball, warrnambool netball, history of warrnambool

A Tenex 'Pro 700' metal tennis racquet with double shaft and metal bridge; round head with net made of nylon and red stringing. Tenex labels on black plastic shaft casing and labels on sides of shaft with model and maker names. Handle wrapped with tan leather grip tape. Plastic butt cap with adhesive label featuring graphic of net & ball and 'T' logo. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Stringtennis

Set of six buttons, each with crossed racquets, ball and net motif. Materials: Metaltennis

A Tenex Patriot tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Tenex Ball trademark features on crown. Tenex logo and model name feature along shaft. Tenex 'T' trademark with net and ball devices features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Enameltennis

A framed set of four reproduction cards of paintings by (appears to be) Hubert Schmidt. Each card mount with (purportedly) artist's signature below. Artist's signatures difficult to decipher and handwritten signatures appear questionable. Each painting reproduction depicts a post-Cubist style composition with a tennis racquet (or tennis net)and ball. Framed under UV glass. Materials: Ink, Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Glass, Painttennis

A Tenex MX 350 tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Tenex Ball trademark features on crown. Tenex logo and model name feature along shaft. Tenex 'T' trademark with net and ball devices features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Enameltennis

A Tenex 410 Commander tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Tenex Ball trademark features on crown. Tenex logo and model name feature along shaft. Tenex 'T' trademark with net and ball devices features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Adhesive tape, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Painttennis

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

'Tennisette' set in box. Appears incomplete: contains two paddle, piece of rope, and 9 metal net support components. Missing original ball and net. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Glue, Metal, Natural fibretennis

The wooden bat is used to play the game 'Swish' which 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. The ball has bells in it to make it audible and it is about the size of a tennis ball and made of plastic with holes in it. 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 light brown, wooden rectangular paddle or batting surface with a short handle recreation, swish

'Sidewalk Tennis' set. Contains two plastic paddles, net, a multicolored rope, a rubber ball, two net poles and bases and two wooden stakes. Appears complete, no instructions. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Wood, Rubber, String, Natural fibre, Plastictennis

Framed page from Vanity Fair magazine with illustration of male tennis player in white tennis attire, standing behind net, ready to receive ball. Caption reads 'Thrice Champion'. Date at top right. Materials: Wood, Paper, Ink, Glasstennis

From Blackburn East Primary School1. Purple synthetic (silk) pennant. Golden writing. Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association Regional Champions. Volleyball Boys 1981 (Wreath with ball and net) 2. Purple synthetic (silk) pennant. Golden writing slightly faded. Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association Metropolitan Premiers. (Wreath with crossed softball bats and ball)trophies & awards, sports, education, school, equipment

A large collection of Sunshine Technical School Sports Trophies 7 Shields650.01 - Cross County Boys Trophy|650.02 - Year 9 Sport 1980 - 1981 Trophy|650.03 - Cross Country Girls Trophy|650.04 - Boys Cross County 1970 - 1982 Trophy|650.03 - Circular Relay Team 1958 Trophy - P. Sertori, L. O'Brien, B. Taylor, K. Stephens, N. Carter, J. Gorrie|650.05 - Girls Technical Schools Sports Association Junior Cup Grade B Inter Schools Championships Trophy|650.06 - 1952 - 1981 Boys Athletics House Competition Trophy - 1952 Capt B. Lewis, 1953 Capt R. Clifford, 1954 Capt G. Urwin, 1955 Capt J. Camfield, 1956 Capt J. Bradbury, 1957 Capt B. Ross, 1958 Capt S. Launikonis, 1959 Capt K. Davenport, 1960 Capt G. Murphy, 1961 Capt M. Charenko, 1962 Capt D. Dobson, 1963 Capt R. Hawkins, 1964 Capt H. Stiegber, 1965 Capt E. Moore, 1966 Capt E. Meilak, 1967 Capt B. Nowell, 1968 Capt G. Cottee, 1969 Not Awarded, 1970 E. Locs, 1971 E. Locs, 1972 H. Geerling, 1973 F. Bondin, 1976 N. Durham, 1977 M. Macdek, 1978 D. Nicholls, 1979 D. Nicholls, 1980 G. Parkes, 1981 L. Kirk|650.06 - 1952 - 1981 Girls Athletics House Competition Trophy - 1952 Capt. N. Woodman, 1953 Capt M. Knight, 1954 Capt J. McClure, 1955 Capt B. Boyer, 1956 Capt N. Need, 1957 Capt V. Willis, 1958 Capt L. O'Brien, 1959 Capt H. Dodd, 1960 Capt L. hodgson, 1961 Capt H. Bell, 1962 Capt S. Woodgate, 1963 Capt L. Lyall,1964 Capt H. Scanlon, 1965 Capt J. Twaites, 1966 Capt O. Tereschenko, 1967 Not Awarded, 1968 Not Awarded, 1969 Capt D. Fletcher, 1975 D. Crick, 1977 T. Stewart, 1978 T. Stewart, 1979 J. Carey, 1980 K. Dyke, 1981 M. Hockey|650.07 - Athletics House Aggregate Shield|650.08 - Sunshine R.S.L. V's S.T.S. 1981 Trophy|650.09 - Ten Pin Bowling Trophy|650.10 - The Beaver Cup For House Competition 1969 - 1981 Trophy - 1969 D. Fletcher, 1970 R. Nadolski, 1971 A. Branch, 1972 M. fogarty, 1973 J. Trethowan, 1976 D. Crick, 1977 J. Harvey, 1978 T. Stewart, 1979 J. Carey 1980 K. Dyke, 1981 M. Hockey|650.11 - Collection of 4 Indoor Cricket Champions Trophy Allan Pamintuan, Graeme Bury, Shane Thompson & Aaron Grima|650.12 - Rugby Union Football Westgate Junior Union Under 16 Shield|650.12 - Forge Handicap 1949 - 1951 Trophy - 1949 R. Stein, 1950 C. Burgoyna, 1951 F. Butterey|650.13 - The Ivy Sorenson Memorial Trophy House Aggregate Points Shield - J. Robertson|650.14 - Model Of The Year Award Instructors Association Woodwork 1973 Form 3|650.15 - Model Of The Year Award Instructors Association Woodwork 1973 Form 2|650.16 - House Marching 1951 - 1967 Cup|650.17 - Net Ball Seniors 1985 - 1986 Trophy|650.18 - Net Ball Junior 1986 Trophy (5 of)|650.19 - Netball Seniors 1986 Trophy (2 of)|650.20 - F.Y.M.C.A. 1980 Summer Comp C-Grade Runners-Up Netball 1980 Trophy|650.21 - Western Region Net Ball Runners Up Sec A 1987 Medallion - S. Tippett|650.22 - C.T.T.W. Senior Soccer 1961 Trophy|650.23 - M.T.S.S.A. Section 5 Soccer 1965 Trophy|650.24 - M.T.S.S.A. Section Winners 1968 Soccer Trophy|650.25 - V.T.S.S.U Soccer Challenge Cup|650.26 - M.T.S.S.A. Section 5 Softball Trophy|650.27 - Squash Champions 1967|650.29 - Western Suburbs Swimming Championships 1972 Trophy|650.30 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1969 Trophy|650.32 - The Vado Lizier Award Aggregate House Competition 1970 - 1982 Trophy - 1976 M. Pocock, 1977 T. Tedesco, 1978 D. Nicholls, 1979 T. Coombs, 1980 T. Coombs, 1981 J. Robertson, 1982 G. Simpsons|650.33 - Collection of 3 Volleyball Trophies - Vinh Du|650.34 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1964 Trophy|650.35 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1965 Trophy|650.36 - G.T.T.S.A. "B" Division Aggregate Senior & Junior Shield - D. Crick, W. Ormston, s. Buttsworth, Yvonne Crick, J. Stewart, M. Barley, M. Wallace, J. Marlow, J. Meyer, W. Nagle, K. Milne, K. Bradbrook, J. Zatylny, W. llen, T. Stewart, L. McContric, K. Hawkins, S. ?, J. White, M. Duhau, M. Driz|650.37 - Swimming House Competition Shield - G. Coombs, D. Dean, L. Amur, J. Robertson, M. Hockey|650.38 - Western Region Volleyball Competition Shield|650.39 - Metropolitan Tech Schools Sports Association Section Championship 1960 - 1968 Trophy|No Numbers as yet|Soccer Trophy|Swimming 1967 - 1983 Trophy - 1976 G. Browne, 1977 A. Ellis, 1978 L. Barrow, 1979 T. Coombs, 1980 T. Coombs, 1981 T. Robertson, 1982 C. Barry 1983 A. Heehansunshine technical school, technical school, sunshine, memorabilia

A wooden chest (.1) containing tennis equipment, specifically: a brochure (.2); net posts (.3 - .4, 2 parts each); centre net stick (.5); tennis ball (.6). Inscription across the top of a colour lithographic print, adhered to the inside of lid: HORSMAN'S LAWN TENNIS. Three unrelated tennis racquets (TA 2009.345 - .347) are also contained in the tennis set chest. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Ink, Paper, Felt, Paint, Rubber, Gluetennis

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Mosquito Net, nylon, green colour with green cord on 4 corners to attach to a hutchie or branches.Conway Bros Pty Ltd SA [up arrow] 1969 8465-66-012-1390 In writing: Peter BALLmilitary, equipment, protection

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin green colour rectangular shape, top has a rotating cap with 6 holes in, two sides have details in black print re makers and content.Front side, “(arrow up) FOOT POWDER 2 oz Net weight”. On rear side “Formula, salicylic acid 3% starch 10% Talc 87%” On base in pen, “PBall”tins, foot powder, talc

This hub nut was amongst the items recovered from the Schomberg over one hundred years after it was wrecked. ABOUT THE SCHOMBERG (October 6 to December 27, 1855)- When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Baine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her for their fleet of passenger liners. The Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the clippers designed the three-masted wooden clipper ship to be fast. The timber used for the diagonal planking was British oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury emigrant vessel was designed for superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first-class passengers. The master for Schomberg’s maiden voyage was Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes. He drunkenly predicted at her launch that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons of cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The poor winds slowed Schomberg’s sail across the equator. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted the coastal steamer SS Queen at dawn and sent a signal. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers safely disembarked. In 1975, 120 years after the Schomberg was wrecked, divers from Flagstaff Hill found an ornate communion set at the wreck site along with many other artefacts. In 1978 a diamond ring was discovered under the concretion in the lid of the communion set, which is currently on display. Former Director of Flagstaff Hill, Peter Ronald, had salvaged most of the artefacts from the wreck. This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the mid-19th century. The Schomberg collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is also significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered shipwreck (VHR S 612). The collection is of prime significance because of the relationship between the objects salvaged, as together they help us to interpret the story of the Schomberg. The collection as a whole is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria's maritime history and its potential to interpret social and historical themes. Hub nut, brass, with octagonal head on round disc, on hollow threaded shank. Surface has some lacquer. It was recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, schomberg, 1855, clipper ship, james baines & co, black ball line, luxury ship, emigrant ship, captain forbes, bully forbes, ss queen, peterborough shipwreck, brass fitting, hub net, wheel fitting, hardware

This was a souvenir postcard made specifically for the "Back To Orbost" celebrations in 1937. The week-long celebrations were held from February 27 to March 6 in 1937 and included dances, picnics,concerts, sports, the Orbost Show and Ball. President of the organising committee was Councillor J. Perry and thesecretary was Mr M.W. Cowell.The Back To Orbost celebration in 1937 was a significant event in Orbost's history.A black / white photograph / postcard. On the left side is a collection of Australian native flowers. Net to it, inside a white circle, are two ears of corn and some pumpkins beneath a photograph of a bridge across a river (the Snowy River) with a boomerang above and "BACK TO ORBOST 1937" inside. orbost-back-to-1937 celebration postcard

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). Black and white photograph of a man dressed in light coloured trousers and a white short sleeve shirt, serving a tennis ball. Situated on a tennis court with buildings in the background. The man is Frank Wright. 2). Black and white photograph of a young man dressed in tennis whites and a jacket, holding a tennis racquet and leaning against the net on a tennis court. In the background is a hedge topped timber fence with the roof of a house behind. The man is perhaps Frank Wright or a friend.frank wright, conductor, tennis, tennis racquet

A metal cup engraved with 'Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set' sits on top of a plastic base, which has a dark coloured plate attached to the front side. On the front plate is engraved "Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams". On the rear side are engraved the winners of the trophy: 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYS. The Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set were an auxiliary of RVIB that helped provide awareness and raised funds for services. Swish is a form of table tennis that is played without sight. The ball contains a bell and is hit with a rectangular bat under the board that acts as a net. This cup represented the annual game between the Auxiliary and RVIB players.1 pewter cup resting on top of a plastic platform with an engraved plate Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYSnameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind

Swish is a fast paced game played on a table tennis table with an upright board instead of a net. Players hold a miniature cricket bat and use an audible ball that must go under the middle board and off the table to win a point. Players must use only their bat to keep the ball on the table, and not their body, and keep the ball moving along the surface of the table. In this image, two men hold bats and attempt to return the ball back to their opponents. 1 black and white photograph of men playing swishswish, recreation, royal victorian institute for the blind

Donated by Helen Harris on behalf of daughter Penny. Trophy from Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club for Penny Harris.Wooden square block with angular block on side. On Angular block is a round circle with a netball ball and a net along with 'Netball' written on it. A female figure shooting for goal on square. Metal plate on front inscribed 'M.P.U.N.C. - 1991. Most consistent Penny Harris'As abovenetball, trophy, mount pleasant netball club, penny harris, sport

Original charcoal drawing of two flat top racquets, with ball, tennis cap and net. Signed by artist lower right and dated: 'DEC. 22/1886'. Under UV glass. Materials: Charcoal/Wood, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis