The article relates to the introduction of Poker Machines to the Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club Havilah Road Bendigo in 1994. Bob Gerbing was the Manager at the time and Bill Clarke was the President. The article talks about the clubs years of saving and work to get Bowling Greens and a tennis Court. With $470,000 they were able to have a major rebuild of the club rooms and to get 35 machines from Tattersalls.Newspaper article, B & W with photo at the top showing two men at a Poker Machine, below article re the introduction of “Pokies” to the BDSC.Under the photo, “Winning - Bob Gerbing and Bill Clarke try their luck at the Bendigo Club”. Hand written on, “Opening 18.2.1994”bdsc, smirsl, brsl

The number of poker machines allowed in Whitehorse has been increased by the State Government due to increased population - up from 1217 machines to 1308. However there are significant barriers to a venue increasing the number of gambling machines it operates.city of whitehorse, gambling

A poker machine freeze in parts of Banyule has prompted calls for reforms to be extended into gambling hot spot Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text.banyule, poker machines, greensborough, greensborough rsl, greensborough hotel

North Blackburn company, Neo Products hopes to be exporting its poker machines after winning international acclaim at the world gaming congress in Las Vegas.Physical description North Blackburn company, Neo Products hopes to be exporting its poker machines after winning international acclaim at the world gaming congress in Las Vegas.gambling, neo products, smith, michael (dr)

number in album 03591.01Black and white photograph Entrance to Golf Club building after installation of poker machines, with Tatts Pokies balloon sign on roof. Lakes Entrance Victoriagolf club, gambling

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 17/2/98, P 1. Gamblers lose $27 million. By Faye Michelson Maroondah gamblers lost just over $27 million on the city's 477 poker machines during the last financial year. Victorian Council on Problem Gambling spokesman, Rob Wootton said research showed that most money spent on gambling came from the household budget. Welfare agency budgets have been stretched to the limit.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 14/1/97, P 8. NEWS insight - Pokies reflect the ugly side of gambling - by - Jeff Jones Police have denied a significent rise in Maroondah crime figures is related to the introduction of poker machines in the area. The denial comes in spite of an upsurge in crimes of deception and theft in Maroondah during 1996. Ringwood Senior Detective Glenn Powell last week said there had been "a few minor cases but nothing major in terms of gambling related crime".`

Newspaper Clipping from The Mail, 18-6-1996, P3 - 24 hour TradingMaroondah Council has rejected a planning application for a licensed club complete with 50 poker machines and betting facilities, at the rear of North Ringwood Shopping Centre. The club was to have been developed by local real estate agent Alan Dickson, and located at the corner of Oban Road and Dockson Cres. A total of 96 objections were lodged with the council, and petitions with 2697 signatures were received.

Banyule Council wants the State Government to place a $200 daily limit on gamblers after new figures showed residents lost a whopping $56 million on the pokies last year.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, pokies, poker machine, gambling

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Casing "Cliente Poker Rummy. Patent Pending © 1935. A Riot of Fun. 1/-. A card game for young and old. Four to Ten can play." Manufactured by John Sands Pty Ltd., Sydney. The reverse of the cover contains the rules of the card game.john sands pty ltd, card games, games and puzzles