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This photo of Stuart McKenzie in his scull on Lake Wendouree Ballarat preparing for his race representing Australia in the 1956 Olympic Games held at Ballarat. This was the first time the Olympic Games had been held in Australia or in the Southern Hemisphere.Stuart McKenzie written on back of photograph.

The 1956 Melbourne Olympics saw the rowing events held on Lake Wendouree Ballarat. This was only set of events held outside Melbourne Region. The Programme, lists the scoreboard abbreviations, the Games Committee, map of the course, Rowing events Committee and Council, Officials, each event, finalists, names position, previous winners, transport services, though did not include Ballarat trams and on the rear cover a simplified programme of events and a map and list of competition venues. Cover printed by Sands McDougall Pty Ltd Melbourne with text by Alex King & Sons Pty Ltd Ballarat. Two contestants of interest are Murray Riley and Mervyn Wood who came 3rd in the double sculls. Wood became the NSW police commissioner in 1977 and Riley was a corrupt NSW Policemen and after leaving the police force became highly involved in the Nugan Hand Bank which was highly involved in drug trafficing, and crime syndicates. See reference.Yields information about the Rowing Events on Lake Wendouree in 1956. The trams were an important transport service to and from central Ballarat for this event.Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne Official Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat" and printed specifically for Tuesday 27 November 1956.All event results have been filled in with the list of countries and their times.olympic games, transport, ballarat, rowing, lake wendouree, events

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"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

A large bi-fold Christmas Card with a tipped in image of contemporary Ballarat in 1956 over a mid-nineteenth century image of the same scene.non-fictionolympic games, rowing, canoeing, wormalds, ballarat

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Inscribed on image "Michael & Marie Thanks for the support I will always remember you, Anthony Edwards Silver 2000 Bronze 1996.scull, rowing olympic games, ballarat, taffe.

The Olympic precinct redevelopment was driven by a group of Ballarat Olympians to commemorate 50 years since the 1956 Olympic rowing events on Lake Wendouree. The memorial highlights the values of the Olympic movement and honours Ballarat Olympians by bronze casts of hands or feet. The memorial was constructed by Ballarat builder H. Troon using the Olympic rings as the focal point.The monument is of historic and social significance to the people of BallaratWhite stone monument mounted with Olympic rings"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well."olympic games, 1956 olympic

Heidi Beard (nee Sager) migrated to Australia from Germany, married and settled in Watsonia, represented Australia at the 1960 Olympics in the rowing team and was active in church and community activities until her death in 2004. This is a collection of obituaries prepared by friend Rosie Bray and Heidi's family; includes copies of 2 illustrations from the "Heidelberger" (25/07/2000 and 01/08/2000) and 2 articles from the "Diamond Valley Leader" (02/06/2004) about her participation in the 1960 Australian Olympic rowing team.8 page collection of obituaries and news clippings.heidi beard, heidi sager, olympic games

Folded, dark green cloth backed pass or authority with a typed sheet glued to the inside as a "XVIth Olympiad - 1956 Official Transport Authority" appointing the bearer (L. J. Denmead) as a Transport Official during the period of the 1956 Olympic Games. States that bearer not entitled to entrance to spectator areas, that the bearer will wear a "Red and White arm band" and that the person has authority to give directions on behalf of the Olympic Transport Committee. Signed by "O.C. Henshall, Secretary of the Committee in ink. The name of the bearer has been entered in blue ink. Stored flat. Would have been issued as Ballarat held the Olympic Rowing events at Lake Wendouree."L.J. Denmead"trams, tramways, authority, olympics, passes

Fifty six page Newspaper supplement, titled "The Lake ... the story of our greatest treasure", published by The Courier, Ballarat, 6 November 2003. Features the history, precincts, life, flora and fauna of the Lake Wendouree and Botanical Gardens. Includes many articles, photographs of the lake, Olympic games rowing in 1956, Ballarat Tramway Museum (p31) with a photo of inside the depot, a timeline and many advertisements by local companies. The centre pages has an aerial photograph of the lake with features numbered, including the depot.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, olympics, btm

The first section of the Ballarat Post Office was built in 1864, the second (including the tower and offices in Lydiard St) in 1885. The original design had the arched windows on the ground floor (facing Sturt St) forming a colonnade, but these were soon filled in to provide more internal space. Here the Post Office is decorated for the 1956 Olympic Games, when the rowing and canoeing events were held on Lake Wendouree. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. post office building, olympic games, lydiard street north, sturt street, federation university, illuminations

See btm5507-list.pdf for a detail description of each item and sheets in the binder and list1 for the loose sheets that were with the binder at the time of collection. Contains the following items: 5508 - Ballarat Horse Trams - 1887 to 1913. 5509 - Ballarat Electric Trams - part 1 5510 - Small snippets on electric tram operations 5511 - Ballarat Electric Trams - part 2 5512 - Drawing of Section Staff. 5513 - 1924 timetable and services - see also Reg Item 5503 5514 - Notes on overhead, signalling and other track layout notes 5515 - newspaper cutting - "New Avenues for Treated Pine Sleepers" 5516 - Notes on track grades, curves and distances in Ballarat 5517 - Destination rolls prior and post 1935. 5518 - Two newspaper cuttings 5519 - Ditto 5520 - Barkly St bridge reconstruction 5521 - More notes on destinations 5522 - Notes on Tram No. 11 5521 - Notes on Tram No. 11 5522 - Notes on Tram No. 12 5523 - Notes on Tram No. 13 5524 - Notes on Tram No. 14 5525 - Notes on Tram No. 15 5526 - Notes on Tram No. 16 5527 - Notes on Tram No. 17 5528 - Notes on Tram No. 18 5529 - Notes on Tram No. 19 5530 - Notes on Tram No. 20 5531 - Notes on Tram No. 21 532 - Notes on Tram No. 22 – 3rd one 5533 - Notes on Tram No. 22 – 4th one 5534 - Notes on Tram No. 23 – 2nd one 5535 - Notes on Tram No. 24 5536 - Notes on Tram No. 25 5537 - Notes on Tram No. 26 5538 - Notes on Tram No. 27 5539 - Notes on Tram No. 28 5540 - Notes on Tram No. 29 5541 - Notes on Tram No. 30 5542 - Notes on Tram No. 31 5543 - Notes on Tram No. 32 5544 - Notes on Tram No. 33 5545 - Notes on Tram No. 34 5546 - Notes on Tram No. 35 5547 - Notes on Tram No. 36 5548 - Notes on Tram No. 37 ex No. 22 5549 -Notes on Tram No. 37 2nd one 5550 - Scrubber 5551 - Notes on Tram No. 38 5552 - Notes on Tram No. 39 5553 - Notes on Tram No. 40 5554 - Notes on Tram No. 41 5555 - Notes on Tram No. 42 5556 - Notes on Tram No. 43 5557 - Notes on tram operations and street closure for special events between 1948 5558 - New crossing Sturt and Drummond 1951 5559 - Newspaper cutting re poles at Sturt and Grenville 5560 - Track works 1950’s 5561 - Wendouree depot notes 5562 - Drawing of Depot in ESCo 5563 - Ditto in 1953 5564 - Notes on 13-4-56 – tram 41 first trial and delivery of equipment ex Geelong 5565 - Notes on Olympic Games Rowing 5566 - Notes on reflective tape trials on 32 5567 - Newspaper cutting and notes on tram derailment 4/1/1962. 5568 - Newspaper cutting – Public Notice 6/3/54 5569 - Newspaper cutting – Rail link with old Phoenix foundry 5570 - Newspaper cutting – Tram Man’s 35 years accident free record 5571 - Newspaper cuttings – Sylvia Mitchell and most popular conductress 5572 - Newspaper cuttings – SEC cutting trees in Wendouree Parade and broken overhead 1954 5573 - Five newspaper clippings – Mr A. Mawby, retirement of W. K. Dunstan, appointment of Les Denmead, death of H.P James and Mr G. Laurens – first electric tram driver in Ballarat. 5574 - Five Newspaper clippings – all re tramway revenue in Ballarat and Provincial cities. 5575 - Two SEC public notices re tram services and clipping and written note re football specials on Mount Pleasant line 5576 - Three Newspaper cuttings – photo of parked trams in city loop, SEC services on 7/3/54 and return to 20 mins service in 6/1947. 5577 - Three cuttings including photo of cut in services result of industrial action and lack of power. 5578 - Two cuttings re the 1937 through routing of trams 5579 - Two cuttings – opening of Lydiard St Nth and 1942 alteration to stopping places 5580 - List of tram colours – Ballarat 1930-1952 5581 - List of Ballarat trams with Mileages in other cities. 5582 - List of SEC Scrapped tramcars 5583 - List of ESCo tramcars and builders 5584 - List of SEC Rollingstock with equipment notes etc. 5586 - Notes on derailments in Ballarat and photo of 34 derailed at Hospital corner 5587 - Photo and story of runaway of 17 in Nov. 1949 – two newspaper cuttings 5588 - Newspaper cuttings and photos of runaway of 24 into Bucks Head Hotel 1954 5589 - No. 37 accident notes and derailment of 27 in 1953. 5590 - Notes on Smashes and derailments of trams including newspaper clippings. 5591 - Notes on decorated trams 5592 - Newspaper clipping re Trolley Buses – letter from Wal Jack to The Courier – 1949 5593 - Newspaper clipping titled “Tram Lines”, dated 1952. and loose within the item, but now held in separate locations. See list for locations of these items within the folder. 5594 - Note from Kalgoorlie Miner 5595 - Newspaper cutting – Hopes Fade – historic wall at power station 5596 - Cutting of moving the tramway shelter 1923 5597 - Written on back on a SEC timesheet – notes on Ballarat numbers ex MMTB 5598 - On VR institute paper – notes on Ballarat mileages 5599 - Drawing of Ballarat horse tram system and note 5600 - Notes on construction of “0” road. 5601 - Two newspaper cuttings – decorated trams and Made in Australia banner on a single trucker. Some of the material has been recopied from an earlier folder/book - See Reg Item 5485. Also contained Reg Items the were 22 items inside the rear cover which has been separated out. See list and Reg Items Yields extensive information about Ballarat's early SEC history, operations, demonstrates important aspects of SEC operations, and has a strong association with the author's Ballarat work.Foolscap binder folder with two prong folder pieces and retainer clips, green cover and back, black binding edge, containing 85 sheets, ruled both sides, Norman Bros No. 10313HB, folder. trams, tramways, ballarat, tramways, sec, esco

The following research was undertaken for the Coat of Arms in the foyer of Ballarat Civic Hall, painted by Angus Henderson. The Ballarat arms were granted on 10 May 1956. The shield is supported by a farmer and a miner and topped by a trident (referring to Britannia and aquatic sports) with sprigs of wattle and begonias either side. The crossed oars against the Eureka flag refer to rowing events in the 1956 Olympic Games. The importance of farming and industry are shown by the sheep and cogwheel while the lyre reflects the City’s commitment to the arts and Royal South Street Society, which contributed to the design of the Civic Hall. The name Ballaarat came from two Aboriginal words: balla and arat, meaning ‘resting place’. At the time of Council amalgamations, May 1994, Ballarat became the name of the new Council. The Latin motto: Cultus: cultivation, care, worship Formar: form, shape, appearance Industria: diligence, activity, industry Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat.Small Ballarat coat of armscity of ballarat coat of arms, crest, zilles printers

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

Photograph of a mosaic on the walls of the Ballarat Rowing Club.arthur pickford, wendouree rowing club, mosaic, olympic games

Rowing was introduced to Bendigo in 1872 by John Godfrey, who built the first wooden skiff and promoted the sport locally. The Sandhurst and Bendigo Rowing Clubs were formed in 1873, with Lake Weeroona's creation in 1879 providing a permanent home for the club. BRC members have competed nationally and internationally, including at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. Notable achievements include women from Bendigo winning the Henley on the Maribyrnong three years in a row during the 1930s, challenging gender norms in sport. Key athletes such as Hannah Every-Hall and Neville Howell have played significant roles in the club's development and reputation. The club emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming juniors, women, men, and masters, and fostering a family-friendly, socially responsible culture.The ethos of volunteerism and community connection is central to the club's identity and future aspirations. The club has survived challenges such as droughts, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic, consistently adapting and continuing its activities. Physical mementos and historical relics are preserved and celebrated, especially during milestone events like the 150th anniversary. 1872 the First skiff built and rowing demonstrated in Bendigo.1879: Lake Weeroona created.1927: Club officially named Bendigo Rowing Club.1969: Revitalization led by Olympic gold medallist Neville Howell.1992: Jason Day represents Australia at the Barcelona Olympics.2012: Hannah Every-Hall competes at the London Olympics.2022: 150th anniversary celebration.Bendigo Advertiser Article - Rowing for 150 years, Sat 04 June 2022, by Anthony Pinder This item contains the following documents: 3486.61a Colour photo of current Bendigo Rowing Club President Lynda Davis and Jesse Sherwood in the club rooms 3486.61b Colour photo of four members in a kayak 3486.61c Colour photo of Livia Rosaia exercising 3486.61d Black and white photo of the Bendigo Rowers in 1905 at the old sheds which were situated at the Nolan St end of Lake Weeroona 3486.61e Bendigo Advertiser Article - Rowing for 150 years bendigo, bendigo rowing club, john godfrey, lake weeroona

Ticket issued as a souvenir for travel by special train from Ballarat to Richmond on 22/11/1956 for the rowing and canoeing teams to attend the Opening Ceremony at the MCG. Has a red cover with the Victorian Railways crowned emblem in gold. Printed by the Victorian Railways 1303/56.Demonstrates a ticket issued to the Rowing and Canoeing teams to enable them to travel to Melbourne for the 1956 Olympics Opening Ceremony.Printed folded card ticket - unnumbered.olympics, rowing, victorian railways, tickets, opening, rail travel

A black and white photograph of Jack Webster in Australian national uniform standing in front of a car. The photograph is under glass with a white cardboard mounting.Olympic Games, London 1948, 4- / Empire Games, Auckland 1950, 2- (Gold)rowing, apsm rowing club, webster, jack, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, auckland, 1948 london olympic games, 1950 auckland empire games, commonwealth games

A Kodak Photograph folder of snapshots of rowing crew images from the 1956 Olympic Games at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat.

Inscription on verso of bi-fold cover "The Taffe Family Going for Gold Atlanta '96, Thank you for your support, signature Eddy & in print Anthony Edwards.rowing, ballarat, olympic games, atlanta, taffe family, dinner menu,

The Olympic Games came to Australia in 1956, the first time they had been held in the Southern Hemisphere and in Australia. The rowing and canoeing events were held on Lake Wendouree at Ballarat and local children with autograph books eagerly sought the competitors' autographs.lake wendouree, ballarat, olympic games, 1956, southern hemisphere, australia, rowing, canoeing, autograph.

Official envelope from the City of Ballaarat used to welcome visitors to Ballarat for the XVIth Olympic Games events held in the city in 1956. This envelope contained event tickets and promotional material for visitors to Ballarat for the Olympic Games. This was the first time the Olympic Games had been held in Australia and the rowing and canoeing events were conducted on Lake Wendouree at Ballarat from November 23rd to December 1st 1956.

The King's Cup is a perpetual trophy awarded to the winning state crew for the Australian eight oar championship, the final race of the annual national regatta held since 1878. The cup was originally awarded by the king to the winning crew of a race held between crews from the allied armies of the the First World at the Henley Regatta, UK in July 1919 and won by the AIF No 1 crew. In 1921 following requests from the Australian Rowing Association King George V decreed that the trophy be awarded as a perpetual trophy to the winning crew. The King's Cup has been rowed on the Olympic course at Ballarat's Lake Wendouree twice, in 1956 and 1962.

This medallion was issued to all competitors at the 1996 Australian Rowing Championships to commemorate the official opening of the Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith , March 1996 in which Marion Taffe was rowing.The Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith was opened in March 1996 as the new venue for the Sydney Olympic Games 2000. The national regatta 1996 was the first regatta held at the centre and used as a trial for its suitability for the Olympic rowing and canoeing events and the regatta was sponsored by ABN Amro.rowing, regatta, sydney