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Falls Creek Historical SocietyCertificate - Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002
... Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002...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, Utah...Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002 Certificate Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002 ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Trip Book - Diary, C 1956
... Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956....Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games....Ian Howie (attendee and steward of Melbourne Olympics)...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Diary Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games. ...Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956.Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games.olympic games, melbourne 1956, diary -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyTumbler, Souvenir Tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956, Estimated 1955-1956
... Souvenir Tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956......Olympics...Olympics pageant, Olympic rings, Olympic torch. ...Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street Anglesea great-ocean-road tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956 Greig's honey Olympics pageant, Olympic rings, Olympic torch. ...Glass tumbler with marks indicating the Olymic Pageant with the five rings and Melboourne, Australia, 1956 under that. It refers to Faith Leech, Australia may represent in the 100 metres freestyle and the picture of Faith Leech is on the other side of the tumbler.Olympics pageant, Olympic rings, Olympic torch. Picture of Faith Leech.tumbler, melbourne, olympics, 1956, greig's honey -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFunctional object - Letter Opener, Melbourne Olympics 1956, 1956
... Melbourne Olympics 1956...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956....Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956. letter openers olympic games melbourne 1956 memorabilia On handle "Melbourne 1956" Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame. ...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956.Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame.On handle "Melbourne 1956"letter openers, olympic games melbourne 1956, memorabilia -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFlag - Olympics, Evan Evans Flags, 1990s
... Olympics......olympics...Used on Melbourne trams during a time to promote an Olympics event possibly for the Melboune bid in 1995/96. ...Flag - sewn cotton grey colour base with the five olympic colours or rings edged in black cotton fitted and stapled to a wooden round rod. ...Made by Evan Evans of Elizabeth St Melbourne which has a postcode of 3000 and a 7 digit telephone number. Demonstrates a Olympics flag used on Melbourne trams. tramways trams mmtb flags olympics Flag - sewn cotton grey colour base with the five olympic colours or rings edged in black cotton fitted and stapled to a wooden round rod. ...Used on Melbourne trams during a time to promote an Olympics event possibly for the Melboune bid in 1995/96. Made by Evan Evans of Elizabeth St Melbourne which has a postcode of 3000 and a 7 digit telephone number.Demonstrates a Olympics flag used on Melbourne trams.Flag - sewn cotton grey colour base with the five olympic colours or rings edged in black cotton fitted and stapled to a wooden round rod. Has the manufacturer's tag sewn into the bottom left hand corner.tramways, trams, mmtb, flags, olympics -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBadge - Sydney Olympics, 2000
... Sydney Olympics...It was produced as a souvenir for the Summer Olympics held in Sydney Australia in 2000 George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. ... A badge created for the Sydney Olympic Games held in 2000. It features a coloured design and the Olympic Rings....It features a coloured design and the Olympic Rings. Sydney Olympics Badge Sydney Olympics ...This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It was produced as a souvenir for the Summer Olympics held in Sydney Australia in 2000 George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This badge is significant because it is representative of memorabilia from the Sydney Olympic Games. A badge created for the Sydney Olympic Games held in 2000. It features a coloured design and the Olympic Rings. SYDNEY 2000george shirling, arundel, julian newton brown, accommodation falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyMixed media - Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000
... Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000...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. ...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....Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000 Mixed media Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000 ...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 SocietyPhotograph - Malcolm Milne at Sapporo Winter Olympics
... Malcolm Milne at Sapporo Winter Olympics ...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. ...A black and white image of Malcolm Milne taken at the Sapporo Winter Olympics of 1972....Malcolm Milne Milne Brothers Australian Olympians A black and white image of Malcolm Milne taken at the Sapporo Winter Olympics of 1972. Malcolm Milne at Sapporo Winter Olympics Photograph Malcolm Milne at Sapporo Winter Olympics ...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 SocietyPhotograph - Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics, 1992
... Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics...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. ...A colour photo of Steve Lee in his uniform featuring the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Games...Steve Lee Australian Olympians A colour photo of Steve Lee in his uniform featuring the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Games Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics Photograph Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics ...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 SocietyClothing - Britteny Cox - Blazer Sochi WInter Olympics
... Britteny Cox - Blazer Sochi WInter Olympics...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. ...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 - Blazer Sochi WInter Olympics Clothing Britteny Cox - Blazer Sochi WInter Olympics ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Colour Print, Marg Marczule (?), Diamond Valley Olympics Muinicipal 1988, 1988
... , Diamond Valley Olympics Muinicipal 1988...On reverse side Marg Marczule (?) D/V Olympics Municipal 1988..., Diamond Valley Olympics Muinicipal 1988 Photograph Colour Print ...On reverse side Marg Marczule (?) D/V Olympics Municipal 1988batch 3013, diamond valley olympics, marg marczule, women's basketball -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Olympic Games Collection
... Olympics...Collection of Olympic Games Memoribialy...Herald - Sun C2000's Newspaper Olympic Collection...Olympics Herald - Sun C2000's Newspaper Olympic Collection Collection of Olympic Games Memoribialy Archive Olympic Games Collection ...Herald - Sun C2000's Newspaper Olympic Collectionolympics -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera, Victorian Philatelic Association, "Official Souvenir Cover - Melbourne Olympics", 1956
... "Official Souvenir Cover - Melbourne Olympics"......Olympics...Demonstrates an envelope printed to celebrate the 1956 olympics, but used many years later. Melbourne Olympic Games Olympics Envelopes Envelope - printed in colour with a 5c Australian stamp, postmarked Sheephills. ...Envelope printed by the Victorian Philatelic Association for the Melbourne XVI Olympiad 1956 issued in conjunction with the organising committee. Posted from Sheep Hills Vic to Miss A Frost of Brighton, with a postcode of 3186 indicating it was used after the introduction of postcodes in Australia during 1967.Demonstrates an envelope printed to celebrate the 1956 olympics, but used many years later.Envelope - printed in colour with a 5c Australian stamp, postmarked Sheephills.melbourne olympic games, olympics, envelopes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionTextile - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay, n.d
... Olympics...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP'...This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire. Olympics Sydney 2000 torch relay regional Glenelg Shire Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Textile Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP'olympics, sydney 2000, torch relay, regional, glenelg shire -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Mini Fun Olympics, 1/05/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Mini Fun Olympics...Poster to advertise 'Mini Fun Olympics' to be held on Sunday 1 May 1988 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Bill Sewart Athletic Track, East Burwood Reserve, Burwood Highway, East Burwood....Mini Fun Olympics Document Document ...Poster to advertise 'Mini Fun Olympics' to be held on Sunday 1 May 1988 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Bill Sewart Athletic Track, East Burwood Reserve, Burwood Highway, East Burwood.Poster to advertise 'Mini Fun Olympics' to be held on Sunday 1 May 1988 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Bill Sewart Athletic Track, East Burwood Reserve, Burwood Highway, East Burwood.Poster to advertise 'Mini Fun Olympics' to be held on Sunday 1 May 1988 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Bill Sewart Athletic Track, East Burwood Reserve, Burwood Highway, East Burwood.city of nunawading. parks and recreation department, sports and recreations, bill sewart athletic track, east burwood reserve -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform
... ... Olympics...Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform...Photograph Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform...From the private collection of John Willaton Andrew Gaze Mark Dalton Olympics Photograph Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform Photograph Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniform ...From the private collection of John WillatonPhotograph Andrew Gaze and Mark Dalton in Olympic Uniformandrew gaze, mark dalton, olympics -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - colour photograph, Peter Bailey, winner of the International Youth Skills Olympics for Welding, c1997
... Peter Bailey, winner of the International Youth Skills Olympics for Welding...Peter Bailey Winner of the gold medal (Welding) at the International Youth Skills Olympics held at St Gallen, Switzerland, 1997. ...Peter Bailey, winner of the International Youth Skills Olympics for Welding Photograph colour photograph ...Peter Bailey studied at the Ballarat School of MinesFramed colour photograph with gold plaque. it shows Peter Bailer in the workshop.Peter Bailey Winner of the gold medal (Welding) at the International Youth Skills Olympics held at St Gallen, Switzerland, 1997. Presented to The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat by Ballarat Work Skill Australian Committee Angela Cox Peter Morey Chairperson Secretary Patron: Michael Ronaldson M.P.ballarat school of mines, peter bailey, awards, welding, international youth skills olympics, ballarat work skill australia, angela cox, peter morey, michael ronaldson -
Clunes MuseumBadge, 1956
... METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE....BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL....OLYMPIC GAMES 1956...BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL. Badge BADGE ...METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE.MEDAL OF LIGHT MATERIAL PROBABLY OF TIN - MALE FIGURE WITH RED TOP WHITE SHORTS RUNNING. BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL.OLYMPIC GAMES 1956local history, numismatic, commemorative, medals, badges -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumSinglet
... Worn by Lee Naylor in 2000 Olympics. Given to Dugat Family by Lee in respect of the Dugat support for her Olympic effort....White singlet with green and yellow bands. Olympic colours. Worn by Tatura girl, Lee Naylor, in 400 metres and relay team, In frame. ...2000 Olympics Australia Lee Naylor 400 m...Dugat Family Lee Naylor 2000 Olympics 2000 Olympics Australia Lee Naylor 400 m White singlet with green and yellow bands. ...Worn by Lee Naylor in 2000 Olympics. Given to Dugat Family by Lee in respect of the Dugat support for her Olympic effort.White singlet with green and yellow bands. Olympic colours. Worn by Tatura girl, Lee Naylor, in 400 metres and relay team, In frame. 2000 Olympics Australia Lee Naylor 400 mdugat family, lee naylor, 2000 olympics -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Olympic Torch Relay Stawell - Halls Gap
... Olympic Torch Relay Stawell - Halls Gap...Olympic Torch relay in Stawell Area...Photo Album red cover with black spine, Photograph of lighting the cauldron in Stawell for the 2000 Olympic torch relay 10 - Colour Photographs of various people carrying Olympic Torch in the Torch relay. 7041 Male Standing on road with Olympic Torch. ...On Spine Olympic Torch Relay Stawell Halls Gap 2000 Photo Album 9 on a blue sticker on a white sticker 9A...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Olympic Torch relay in Stawell Area On Spine Olympic Torch Relay Stawell Halls Gap 2000 Photo Album 9 on a blue sticker on a white sticker 9A Photo Album red cover with black spine, Photograph of lighting the cauldron in Stawell for the 2000 Olympic torch relay 10 - Colour Photographs of various people carrying Olympic Torch in the Torch relay. 7041 Male Standing on road with Olympic Torch. ...Olympic Torch relay in Stawell AreaPhoto Album red cover with black spine, Photograph of lighting the cauldron in Stawell for the 2000 Olympic torch relay 10 - Colour Photographs of various people carrying Olympic Torch in the Torch relay. 7041 Male Standing on road with Olympic Torch. People in BackgroundOn Spine Olympic Torch Relay Stawell Halls Gap 2000 Photo Album 9 on a blue sticker on a white sticker 9A -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionSouvenir - Etched Glass Tumbler, Greig's Honey, c 1956
... Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. ...Commemorative glass produced by Greig's Honey prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text printed on the outside and features an image of Faith Leech in swimsuit, accompanied by Olympic symbols and advertising text. ...[Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic ring, torch and wreath], OLYMPIC PAGEANT / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 1956 / Faith Leech, Australia / May represent / in / 100 metres / freestyle / Greig's Honey...The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. ...Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Faith Yvonne Leech (31 March 1941 – 14 September 2013) was born in Bendigo and won a gold medal in the 4×100–metre freestyle relay and bronze in the 100-metre freestyle at the Melbourne Games.Commemorative glass produced by Greig's Honey prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text printed on the outside and features an image of Faith Leech in swimsuit, accompanied by Olympic symbols and advertising text. [Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic ring, torch and wreath], OLYMPIC PAGEANT / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 1956 / Faith Leech, Australia / May represent / in / 100 metres / freestyle / Greig's Honeyfaith leech, melbourne olympics, 1956, faith leech swimming pool -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Memorial, Olympic Monument
... Olympic Monument...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. ...White 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. ...White stone monument mounted with Olympic rings Olympic Monument Artwork, other Public Memorial H. ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, 2000
... Olympics...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Banner for the Sydney 2000 Olympics torch relay...This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire. Olympics Sydney 2000 torch relay Banner for the Sydney 2000 Olympics torch relay Souvenir Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Banner for the Sydney 2000 Olympics torch relayolympics, sydney 2000, torch relay -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyFunctional object - Sunglasses from Lillehammer
... These were the official Australian team's sunglasses issued to competitors at the Winter Olympic Games at Lillehammer, Norway in 1994. ...Ray Ban brand sunglasses decorated with the official Olympic symbols for the Lillehammer Winter Olympics 1994. ...On corner of one lens: Ray-Ban and Olympic Rings On right arm: Lillehammer 94...Lillehammer Winter Games Adrian Costa Paul Costa On corner of one lens: Ray-Ban and Olympic Rings On right arm: Lillehammer 94 Ray Ban brand sunglasses decorated with the official Olympic symbols for the Lillehammer Winter Olympics 1994. ...These were the official Australian team's sunglasses issued to competitors at the Winter Olympic Games at Lillehammer, Norway in 1994. The glasses belonged to Paul and Adrian Costa however they could not wear them because the Costa brothers were sponsored by Oakley at that time. The four Costa brothers - Paul, Adrian, Simon and Tom - all skied for Australia in mogul and freestyle competitions. They attended school at Falls Creek and Mt Beauty and were members of the Falls Creek Race Club. Paul’s first major event at the age of 16 was the Falls Creek Summit Masters, where he finished second in the Open Class. In 1993 he placed fourth at the FIS Freestyle World Championships in Austria. He was selected to represent Australia at the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games in 1994. After these Games, Paul ended his competitive career and took up coaching junior teams and was a member of the coaching staff for the 2006 Torino Olympics. Adrian is a four-time Olympian, who competed in freestyle skiing at the 1992 Albertville, 1994 Lillehammer, 1998 Nagano and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games. He contested the moguls event at all four Games and his best performance was 14th, making the finals at both the Albertville and Lillehammer Games. At Salt Lake City, Adrian had the honour to carry the Australian Flag in the Opening Ceremony. He competed at the World Championships from 1993 until 2001 and recorded his best place of 9th at the 1993 World Championships. His best World Cup performance was a silver medal in 1998. 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 five. He also competed in five Freestyle Skiing World Championships.These sunglasses are significant because they belonged to two Winter Olympians from Falls Creek.Ray Ban brand sunglasses decorated with the official Olympic symbols for the Lillehammer Winter Olympics 1994. Pattens on the arms represent skiers in a range of eventsOn corner of one lens: Ray-Ban and Olympic Rings On right arm: Lillehammer 94lillehammer winter games, adrian costa, paul costa -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBanner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, c. 2000
... The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. ...Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'...Front: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.' Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed through Banner Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire SELBY'S P.L. ...The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'
