Our Collection includes several photographs signed BONSEMA WODONGA or sometimes simply TBW. Thomas Peter John Bonsema was born in Wodonga in 1876 to Peter John Bonsema and Mary Ann nee Nash. His name first appears on the Electoral Roll for Wodonga in 1909 and on the Electoral Roll in 1912 he is listed as a photographer. His photographs capture many scenes and events around Wodonga and surrounding areas. Thomas Bonsema married Minna Louisa Jones in 1912. By 1914 he had moved to Chiltern, Victoria where he established Bonsema’s Photographic Studio. From this time onward many of his works bore the signature “BONSEMA CHILTERN”. As well as continuing to photograph landscapes and important buildings, Mr Bonsema was often the official photographer at school and community celebrations. He also sold many framed photographs and postcards from his premises at 68 -70 Conness Street, Chiltern. By 1943 Thomas John Bonsema had relocated to New South Wales and died in Beecroft, NSW on 14th July 1944. Some of his photographs are held in the Victorian State Library and Mitchell Library Sydney Collections.These images are significant because they are the work of a recognised photographer Thomas Bonsema who was born in Wodonga in 1876. The picnic and sports days were an important community event in Bonegilla.Four Black and white photographs taken by Thomas Bonsema at a picnic and sports day held at the Bonegilla Hall. 1. Picnic Day at Bonegilla 2. Group at Bonegilla Picnic 3. After the wood chop 4. Ready for the Startbonsema photography, thomas peter john bonsema, wodonga post office

Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. The Ryder and Briggs families have been prominent farming families in the local area since early settlement. Vera Ryder and Alli Briggs were pupils at Tawonga Primary School in the early 1920's. Their families were prominent in the settlement of the Kiewa ValleyCopy of black and white photograph of 3 legged race at Tawonga Sports Day circa 1920's (estimate only) Vera Ryder & Allie Briggs racing in the foreground. Various adults and children standing in the background.Printed label attached to rear. Tawonga Sports Day. Vera Ryder and Allie Briggs - 3 legged race. Girls have white aprons over their dresses.tawonga, sports day, kiewa valley farmers

The children from Bulla Primary School were participating in the district's schools' combined sports' day, which took place at Mickleham in 1993. The schools competing were semi-rural schools in Melbourne's north - west region.A non-digital coloured photograph taken at a schools' sports day The children are participating in a running race.sports day, mickleham sports ground, bulla primary school, school sports meetings

May 1951 sports day celebration in declaration of Sunshine City Venue is Parsons Reserve Wright Street looking south The band playing appears to be Air Force May 1951 Shire of Braybrook to City of Sunshine celebrations Parsons Reserve sports meetingsport, parsons reserve, sunshine

Tawonga and Mt Beauty are in the Kiewa Valley and are attractive tourist destinations. The local clubs such as 'Apex' advertised and conducted programs to involve the locals and tourists and to raise moneyIn the 1960s and 1970s the Kiewa Valley held Carnivals during the Xmas school holidays. The posters list the events and entertainment for the community and visitors. Noticeably different to events held in the 2020s.1.Two Yellowed papers (posters) each titled Tawonga Sports Day - 1972 and 1977 2. Mount Beauty Gigantic Carnival 1960 and another yellowed paper (poster) advertising Mt Beauty over the Xmas Holidays (no date)tawonga sports day program, mt beauty carnival, holiday programs

The schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley met annually for a combined athletics sports day. See: "Kiewa Kids" by Graham Gardner and "Below Bogong - A History of Mt Beauty" compiled by Di EdmondsonThere were several schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley that competed in athletics. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially in relation to the number and size of participating schools.Coloured photo of a girl and boy holding a shield with other students in the back ground.upper kiewa valley schools, athletics sports day

Black and white photo of spectators (mainly women) probably at a school sports day - runner in back ground c.1970s Women in group - E. Collishaw, Isobel Roberts, Val Douglass, Shirley Rigby, Glenda Hunter, Dot McKeeBlack and white photo of spectators (mainly women) probably at a school sports day - runner in back ground c.1970sisobel roberts, e. collishaw, val douglass, shirley rigby, dot mckee, glenda hunter

When the photograph was taken, the Bulla Primary School was running a sports day for the students at the school. The event took place in the school grounds and parents were invited to attend. The sports day was part of the children's physical education program where they became familiar with various sports skills and events. A non-digital coloured photograph of children lined up on the side of a netball court with an adult with one girl setting off on the start of a relay race. A cream weatherboard building is in the background.The photograph was taken before the advent of digital cameras so the photograph would have been developed from a film.bulla primary school, sports day

The children were competing in the sack race at the Sports Day organised by the Bulla Primary School. IT was a day when the children from all the classes participated in various graded events.The Sports Day was included in the students' physical education program.A coloured photograph of three children competing in a sack race with an adult seated on a chair at the finishing line. The photo was taken with a non-digital camera.sack races, sports day, bulla primary school

The Bulla Primary School was holding a sports day where all students participated in a varied choice of events. It took place on in the school grounds. The egg and spoon race was one of the traditional events included in school sports programs.The sports day was part of the physical education program included in the curriculum. A coloured photograph of five children setting off on an egg and spoon race on a netball court. A teacher in a green track suit is at the starting line and another one is at the finishing line watching the children. The photo was taken with a traditional film camera.egg and spoon race, bulla primary school, sports day

Black and white photograph depicting boys and teacher at a sports ground in 1949.On back of backing sheet: Grant Hazelgrove, Bomber Charles, Splonk Jenkins, Len Johnson, Keith Abbey. 1949.williamstown high school, 1949, sports day

Two photographs glued on a piece of cardboard. Annual athletic sports day: one of the start of handicap foot race, the other of high jump.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre

Students at Sports Day, Wantirna, 1979. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.sport, 1970s

Students at Sports Day, Wantirna, 1979. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.sport, 1970s

Students and teacher at a House Sports Day, c. 2000s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.event, herzl, weizmann, szold

Students at Sports Day with ribbons attached to their shirts, c. 1980s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.sport

Lakes Entrance squash courts, IGA SupermarketBlack and white photograph of Chris Furmeister of Lakes Entrance Squash Courts presenting trophies to Arceris IGA Supermarket staff Bruno Parisotto, Daniel Coleman, Danny Sammos, Frank Arceri sponsor of Sports Day at the Squash Courts Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets, sports

Ballarat Junior Technical School moved to the new building in 1921. The grounds were cleared, terraced and planted out. Another area below the terraces was known aas White Flat. This was cleared and became the oval for the school allowing for all sporting activities to be carried out.Set of photographs showing sports day, Ballarat Junior Technical School. Area used is White Flat Oval which was completed as a playing ground in 1925

A sports carnival was held annually in Orbost from the late 19th century onward. Usually the carnivals raised money for worthy local causes.Closer to the date, a program of events was published, including the prizes on offer and entries invited for the footrace and woodchop events, as nomination and acceptance fees applied. Entries for other events were taken on the day. The Sports Day would end with a concert in the evening. (info. Jenni York)This is a pictorial record of a significant annual event in the late 19th century in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of men wearing athletic clothing ready for a foot race. There is a large group of supporters standing behind them.on front - "Sports Day at Orbost"recreation orbost-sports day athletics foot-racing carnival

Staff at Sports Day, c. 1983.sport, event, 1980s

Bulla and District Sports day at Mickleham Sports Ground.A coloured photograph of little children participating in a running race. A blonde little boy in a blue T shirt is leading the group.

Ledcourt State School Sports Day Circa 1948 Bill 2nd from Right Group of Sudent with Sashes and Flag

Students at a House Sports Day, 2000. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.event, herzl