Horse Races Identities1 landscape colour portrait of Meryl Bowers with Carl Wehl, taken during 1970's Great Western RacesCarl Wehl Meryl Bowers Great Western Raceshorse races, identities

In 1979 a group headed off to the Tatura Races. No records on whether bets were won or lost, however they did sit near the TAB by the track.2 colour photographs of people who attended the Tatura Racesassociation for the blind, tatura, racing, recreation

Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up passengers in Normanby Road after a race meeting at Caulfield. The tram has the destination of Domain Road. Many punters wait on the kerb while an Inspector supervises.Yields information about the Caulfield Race Traffic.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Caulfield Races '75"tramways, trams, mmtb, caulfield, normanby road, tram 245, domain road, w2 class, race traffic

Memos from Dist Traffic Supt SS about the Head of the River Boat Races held Wednesday 10th and Saturday 13th April, 1946.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly tram depot, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot

1 hand written page of table cards for Caulfield Races for Wednesday 16 October 1968. Page is a spirit duplicated ("roneo") copy for use by Malvern, South Melbourne, Glen Huntley and Essendon depots.trams, tramways, table cards, timetables, caulfield, events, race traffic

This is a hard cover book of 406 pages. The cover has a blue and red background with two colour photographs of cyclists, some printed material and a marketing code with the ISBN number. The printed material includes a Contents page, an Honour Roll of winners of the Melbourne to Warrnambool/Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycle Race and photographs, both in black and white and colour and illustrations.non-fictionHistory of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classiccycling, melbourne to warrnambool

Christmas picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Children's races3 Colour photographs and captionheidelberg golf club, christmas picnics

Book, brown covers, embossed with borders and patterns and gilt decoration and titles. The book includes illustrations. Handwritten inscription on the front paste-down page. The opposite page has a stamped and a handwritten inscription. The book was presented as a prize to a Latin student at the National School, Warrnambool in 1861. Title: Odd People being a Popular Description of Singular Races of Man. Alternate title: Odd People or Singular Races of Man Author: Captain Mayne Reid Publisher: Routledge Warne & Routledge, London Date: 1860 Further information: additional text on the spine reads 'A Proper Study of Mankind is Man'fictionOdd People: Being a Popular Description of Singular Races of Man (1860) is an interesting piece of 19th-century literature. The book was written by Captain Thomas Mayne Reid (1818–1883), a Scots-Irish American novelist and adventurer. He was immensely popular in the mid-to-late 19th century for his boys' adventure novels, tales of the American West, and travelogues. The true first edition was published in London by Routledge, Warne & Routledge in 1860. In the United States, it was published around the same time (1860/1861) by Ticknor and Fields in Boston, and later editions were retitled The Man-Eaters and Other Odd People. The book is an early work of popular ethnology and anthropology, written for a general audience and heavily marketed toward young readers and armchair travelers of the Victorian era.shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, odd people, captain mayne reid, national school warrnambool., daniel b sellers, classic fiction, the proper study of mankind is man, singular races of man, , routledge warne and routledge, latin student

Judith McGregor at Stawell Races with Raliegh & Pat Jesse St. Arnaud. Two colour photographs.stawell

The annual picnic has been an important social event for the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. The first picnic was held on 24 March 1918 at a picnic ground in South Morang. The races for all age groups are a popular feature of the day's entertainment. In this photograph seven young men are preparing to participate in the men's race.A black and white photograph with a white header and footer of twelve men in an open area. Seven of the men are lined up to begin a foot race while the other five looking on and deciding when to start the race. One of the open lookers is holding a camera.

The photograph was taken at an Ithacan Philanthropic Society annual picnic sometime in the late 1920s or early 1930s. Races were always a feature at the annual picnic. In those early most families travelled to the picnic ground in hired furniture vans. The annual picnic is still held today in February of each year. Pictured standing L-R: ? Kasamias; unknown; Nick Kandiliotis; Andreas Razos; unknown; unknown; unknown; Spiros Digaletos; Paizis?; Dimitri Megalogenis; unknown; Paris Gabriel; Kallinikos ?; unknown; unknown; Gerasimos Papadopoulos (Tsinis); Stratos Paizis; Cominos (Bourazanis)?; Kneeling: Nikos Stratos; Platon Varvarigos. The annual picnic gave Ithacans the chance to relax and mingle away from their work on Sunday. It was and still is an important social event in the society's calendar.A scanned black and white photograph seventeen men standing in a line and two others crouched down in the front. They are either preparing to have a race or they have completed one as four of them are wearing shorts and singlets while some of the others have rolled up their trouser legs and a lot of them are wearing running shoes. The group are standing in a picnic ground in a valley which is surrounded by trees.

This photograph shows spectators watching the Orbost Races on the flat in 1899. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races. Bellagoogan on Majors Creek near Orbost was the site of the first race course.This item is a pictorial record depicting the popularity of horse racing in Orbost in the late 19th century.A black / white photograph of a large group of people in the background with three horse carriages under trees. Some ladies are sitting in the open carriages which are parked underneath tress. Some are holding open umbrellas. It is on a grey buff card.on front - " On the flat. Orbost Races 1899"equestrian orbost-horse-racing recreation

The Origin of Species Author: Charles Darwin Publisher: John Murray Date: 1860non-fiction The Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s landmark 1859 book, and it introduced the idea that species change over time through natural selection. Darwin drew on observations from his voyage on the HMS Beagle, especially evidence from the Galapagos Islands, to argue that living things share common ancestry and adapt through inherited variation. Darwin’s central claim argues that individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, so those traits become more common over generations. The book challenged the idea of special creation and became the foundation of modern evolutionary biology. The book is considered one of the most influential scientific works ever written because it provided a unifying explanation for the diversity of life. It also sparked major scientific and religious debate that continues to this day. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, the origin of species, charles darwin, pattison collection

Bundoora primary School students enjoyed end of year activities including an "Amazing Race" and "Masterchef" challenge.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora primary school

Source: Mrs. E.W. Motschall (nee Marjorie Smith), Long Gully Road, Panton HillThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, yarra glen, cave hill, steels creek, yarra glen races, yarra glen handicap

Source: Mrs. E.W. Motschall (nee Marjorie Smith), Long Gully Road, Panton HillThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, yarra glen, cave hill, steels creek, yarra glen races

The photograph was taken at an annual Ithacan Philanthropic Society picnic some time in the mid to late 1930s. The men appear to be lined up for a running race, a highlight of the picnic. First on the left is Andreas Papadopoulos president at the time (president from 1934-39); man in suit in the background unknown; Diogenes Cominos, Hector Andrews (Anagnostatos); George Kouvalias (behind him is Nick Fatouros (Fisher)); Spiros Digaletos, a keen wrestler as a a young man; Peter Zavitsanos (Shanos); Peter Drakopoulos; Stratos Paizis; Nick Mavrokefalos (Black).The Ithacan Greeks who settled in Melbourne between the two world wars worked long hours in their family businesses, however, Sunday was a day set aside for socialising within their community. A much anticipated event was the annual picnic where families gathered for the day at a picnic ground on the outskirts of Melbourne, such as Bacchus Marsh, Werribee and Mount Evelyn. The picnic today is still an important event in the club's social calendar. A scanned bl;ack and white photograph of eight men and the starter lined up before the start of a race at an outdoor function with onlookers behind the group. two of the men are dressed in shorts and singlet while some others in the group have rolled up their suit trousers and are wearing running shoes.

This item was originally owned by the Orbost Primary School libraryThis booklet is significant because it is a concise history of horse racing in the Buchan district 1887 to 1983.Small booklet, yellow/orange coloured cover with dark brown drawings of a racetrack and people, and text also in dark brown. 24ppFrom the years of Canni Races1887 - 1983. Part 1. Compiled by Margaret Henham. From available records of Buchan and Gelantipy Race Club (February 1983)canni creek, horse racing, buchan and gelantipy race club

Black and white photo of Slovenian children playing games and competing at the Slovenian picnic in Wandin East in 1959. The picnics were organised by the Slovenian Club Melbourne on Easter Mondays and Boxing Day.The large attendance of Slovenian childrenslovenian picnic, wandin east

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This photograph, taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic, captures children participating in a piggyback race in a park setting—likely Greenvale Reservoir Park, a well-known recreational area in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image shows students actively engaged in playful competition, with a red cone marking the race course and groups of children and adults scattered throughout the background. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 and closed in the early 2000s, was a central institution in the Jacana community. Events like the annual Christmas picnic were key to the school’s culture, offering students opportunities to celebrate the end of the school year through games, social interaction, and outdoor fun. These activities fostered a sense of camaraderie, physical engagement, and community spirit. The use of Greenvale Reservoir Park reflects the school’s commitment to accessible, natural spaces that supported inclusive and active learning experiences. The park’s open layout and family-friendly environment made it an ideal venue for school-wide gatherings that encouraged participation across age groups. This image is historically significant as it illustrates the role of public education in promoting social cohesion, physical wellbeing, and community identity in Melbourne’s outer suburbs during a period of suburban development. It also serves as a visual record of Jacana Primary School’s emphasis on joyful, shared experiences that extended beyond the classroom.This photograph, taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic, is a vivid representation of the school’s commitment to joyful, inclusive, and active community events. It captures children participating in a piggyback race on the grassy grounds of what is likely Greenvale Reservoir Park, with other students, families, and staff visible in the background enjoying the day’s festivities. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 and closed in the early 2000s, played a vital role in the social and educational life of the Jacana community. Annual events such as the Christmas picnic were central to the school’s culture, offering opportunities for students to engage in physical play, build friendships, and celebrate the end of the school year in a relaxed, outdoor setting. The image is historically significant as it reflects the broader role of public education in Melbourne’s outer suburbs during a period of suburban expansion. It illustrates how schools like Jacana Primary fostered social cohesion, community identity, and intergenerational connection through shared traditions and accessible public spaces. The photograph stands as a testament to the enduring values of fun, participation, and community that defined the school’s legacy.Photograph on glossy paper of a group children in the park.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, jacana, christmas party