These 12 photos were taken at the Army Survey Regiment in the grounds of Fortuna in September 1990. CPL Pat Drury in formal service dress served a silver service morning tea by the lake, as a result of a losing bet on the 1990 Rugby League Grand Final to MAJ Ray Redman, who appears in a Canberra Raiders rugby league top. Pat Drury Pat Drury was a very keen rugby league supporter and followed the Penrith Panthers, who lost its first Grand Final appearance to the Canberra Raiders in 1990. Ray Redman reciprocated the following year, as the Penrith Panthers reversed the result against Canberra winning their first premiership. The occasion in 1991 is covered on page 152 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. See Item 6154.6P for photos taken in 1991.This is a set of 12 photographs of two Army Survey Regiment personnel in the grounds of Fortuna, Bendigo, 1990. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: MAJ Ray Redman, CPL Pat Drury, SGT Mick Minchin. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1990. CPL Pat Drury. .3) to .8) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: MAJ Ray Redman, CPL Pat Drury, SGT Mick Minchin. .9) to .12) - Photo, black & white, 1990. MAJ Ray Redman.There are no personnel identified. ‘The Drury/Redman Wager Sep 90’ is annotated on negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

Framed photo of two soldiers seated on wooden box eating rations in a green areaA Fd Bty - august 1971. Fire support Base Centenary. Sgt Greg Wager and Gnr Wayne Cowiephotograph, field battery, fsb centenary, wager, cowie

Collection of Letters and notes ( to A Allsop). Allsop & Co., Stock & Share Brokers, Williamson St, Bendigo; A Allsop & M P Kelly). Letters relating to wagering on various horse races. Approx 7 notes ( A Allsop relating to horse racing).organization, business, bendigo businesses

16-page booklet 'The Wager of Ivy's Rump' or How Bendigo got its Name. A short story by O. Spaniel Murray Illustrated with B&W photos and sketches. Hand-aged artifact in limited edition - Copy No. 47 Author's real name is Dr R Blackhurst of BendigoSignature 'O. Spaniel Murray' written in ink inside front cover.naming of bendigo, william thompson

The Melbourne Cup Carnival covers four days of racing and includes the Melbourne Cup, Derby Day, Oaks Day and the Champion Stakes. The four day carnival began in 1869. The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861, and Derby day in 1856. In 1899 the winner of the Melbourne Cup was Merriwee who also won the Derby that year. At that time the Champions Stakes was called the Mackinnon Stakes, named after Lachlan Kenneth Scobie Mackinnon, a previous chairman of the Victorian Racing Club. In 1899 the race for age race was won by Mora. The Oaks is a race for 3yo fillies racing over one and a half miles in 1899 when it was won by Nitre.Large ledger book probably from Arthur Allsop. Includes the starting prices wagers of horse races in Victoria and the Commercial Bank records of deposits and withdrawals. It covers the years from 1897 to 1922. With the book there is also a handwritten letter to Arthur recording the bets of A. Connell and W.P. Bayus (?) over the Melbourne Cup carnival 1899.bookmaker's ledger, horse racing, 1899, melbourne cup carnival

Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Mixed notes and commercial information relating to horse racing. Notes are hand written in a notebook with a missing front cover.horse racing, betting, wagers, rutherglen racing club, bookmakers, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Mixed notes and commercial information relating to betting on the boat races held on Lake Moodimere. Notes are hand written in a battered notebook.On cover: "James [illeg.], Murray Racing Association" "Romeo" also some graffiti resembling wine glasses. murray racing association, lake moodemere, betting, wagers, boat racing, bookmakers, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

This Bateman & Co penny token was given to Les O'Callaghan by his workmate and neighbour Roger Walsh. This is the story which accompanied the gift. 'This penny has been in my possession since 1946. Was obtained at Koroit Races that year -Royal Gem winner of the Caulfield Cup. This penny was wrapped in silver paper and was accepted by the bookmaker Mr Harold James whom I clerked for as a wager. I in turn payed [sic] my wages for working for this bookmaker and received same. Incidently [sic] the custom of this bookmaker in those days was the clerk usually was paid with silver, which was left in the bag as he did not wish to carry the silver home as he lived in Melbourne.Circular coin -obverse has name of company (William Bateman) in an inner circle with the word Victoria across the centre; within outer circle the type of trade engaged in and the year minted. The reverse has a female figure in flowing gown holding scales in the right hand and cornucopia in the left; the value of the coin is stamped around the top edge.WILLIAM BATEMAN WARRNAMBOOL/IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS 1855/VICTORIA (obverse) ONE PENNY (reverse)william bateman, les o'callaghan, penny tokens, horseracing, roger walsh, bookmakers, harold james

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Ten betting record books of various sizes and one card holder that belonged to Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. All books have black leather covers. Seven have gold lettering on the front covers with variations - Arthur Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Victorian Club: Arthur Allsop Victorian Club: Sandhurst (Name section removed): Member Victorian Club and Bowes' Tattersalls Reg. VRC and VATC. Five books have gold clasps. The record books contain hand written details of betting records for horse races in Victoria and New South Wales. The records include dates, Race names, Horse names, punters; names and wagers. Records are dated from 1886 to 1891. Manufacturers include Weaklin & Flint's; Henry Penny.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, melbourne cup, sydney cup, australian cup, kelly and allsop, weaklin & flint, henry penny

5504.01 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 1A.jpg Front: H. Borkovec, M. McFerran, K, Mallshew, P. Barnes (Form Captain), Mr. K. Robertson, H. Schulz (Form Captain), G. Gaut, W. Mallinoski, L. Chatteerton Second Row: A. Newland, S. Morris, S. Koschade, A. Masiarz, A. Terawskyj, R. Yankovic, R. Stephens, S. Coster, G. Anders, R. Kuc Third Row: U. Schindler, J. Baulch, H. Sawczuk, Y. Eder, H. Davidon, B. Reid, G. Ilott, G. Snooks, J. Worden, J. Knott, H. Goralski Back: Y. Correwe, K. Roukicek, H. Cocks, S. Whitley, E. Schonfelder, A. Sharp 5504.02 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 1B.jpg Front: I. Papagianoplous, J. Gattellaro, K. Kubasiewicz, M. Fielder (Form Captain), Mr. I. M. Smith, J. Attard (Form Captain), P. Bayley, J. Belko, A. Pliaskin Second Row: J. Morabito, B. Arnautovic, J. Rothwell, M. Jovanovic, I. Strebs, M. Dejanovic, P. Weston, B. Ward, M. Martignoles, J. Carrick Third Row: M. Tart, L. Kowalczuk, S. Stojanovic, M. Urbaniak, L. White, F. Vyner, M. Gutyj, M. Gangur 5504.03 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 1C.jpg Front: B. Masurek, A. Gordon, V. Jurasou, R. Orpik, Mr. Scarff, A. Ajayoglu (Form Captain), A. Spivey, M. Ratajszcak, R. Pope, Absert L. Cox (Form Captain) Second Row: C. Schneidruk, V. Brown, C. Koston, J. Robertson, S. Taylor, H. Pryhodia, D. Beyer, F. Janssen, N. Szwed, S. Czyz Third Row: H. Smith, S. Rutkowski, J. Anderson, M. Kosgraber, V. Debeca, P. Nowatschenko, P. Barbopouos, O. Czernik, D. Dusting, G. Kennedy, G. Bleker Back: T. Hovenga, M. Grosik, T. Cubela, C. Mis, l. Peterson, G. Ruffa, J. Simovic, M. Coughlin, J. Ribarow 5504.04 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 1D.jpg Front: M. Belan, D. Zvaigzne, C. Videnov, I. Wager (Form Captain), Mr. J. Mott, S. Heyne (Form Captain), B. Broadman, A. Couper, J. Binks Second Row: M. Rowley, B. Teichmann, D. Rodgers, N. Skorobogaty, C. Chabiera, Z. Dorosz, A. Van Ree, R. Korver, N. Donaldson, S. Suchodolskiy Third Row: C. Haase, A. Ciesniewski, G. Richards, E. Zylinskifi, S. Kotula, S. Rojek, J. Roszczyk, R. Greig, C. Care Back: Y. Saroz, M. Dore, G. Szypulski, B. Furlan, P. Szarko, G. Wurm 5504.05 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 1E.jpg Front: A. Zahorjanski, M. Rucinski, N. Agapiou, L. Jovanovic (Form Captain), Miss. G. Coutts, C. Pleban (Form Captain), I. McNab, J. Vella, P. Stojkovic Second row: N. Nikolic, M. Kastunioti, C. Szczepanik, J. Pastusiak, J. Broda, J. Brnjah, J. Dudenas, J. Zdrojewski, V. Galawka Third Row: K. Suhra, A. Grygicerzyk, I. Lepa, R. Landy, R. Bilyj, N. Bilyk, E. Kotula. W. Solomka, M. Cauchi Back: A. Labinas, I. Schoenfelder, M. Hylan, G. Schouten, A. Susota, B. Aralica 5504.06 - St. Albans High School 1961 Form 5.jpg Front: R. Freeland, A. Kasser, N. Carrick, J. Cocks (Form Captain), Mr. G. Reid, W. Muc (Form Captain), J. Waring, R. Priest, J. Rodgers Middle: J. Cox, E. Sesek, V. Kepalas, R. Andrews, E. Bakraszewski, J. Darul, J. McMillen, G. Lambert, L. Labko, J. Castagna Back: B. Vadnjal, D. Richards, F. Honey, E. Hylan, r. Szczudlinski, b. Listopad, A. Kratsis, M. Neskov, T. Ciesnieski, H. Koch 5504.07 - St. Albans High School 1961 Prefects.jpg Front: J. Cox, R. Wiatr, J. Cocks (Head Prefect), Mr. G. H. Strauss, Mr. H. M. Wilkinson, Miss. E. S. Taylor, J. McMillen (Head Prefect), R. Freeland, J. Darul Middle: E. Bajraszewski, P. Clark, P. Tucker, I. Dynak, M. Neskov, N. Carrick, P. Polichovski, R. Kiss Back: A. Kasser, T. Ciesnieswski, V. Kapalas, L. Cameron, R. Andrews, B. listopad, E. Sesek 5504.08 - St. Albans High School 1961 House Captains.jpg Front: M. Nesko (J.), E. Herman (J.), B. Listopad (War.), C. Bile (War.), Mers. J. Fielder, M. McCulloch (Wat.), F. Honey (Wat.), E. Richard (K.), J. Darul (K.) Back: L. Cameron (V.C. J.), J. Ireland (V.C. J.), A. Kratsis (V.C. War.), B. Babicz (V.C. War.), Mr. L. Burchell, C. Grabowski (V.C. Wat.), R. Priest (V.C. Wat.), Demchyshyn (V.C. K.), L. Labko (V.C. K.) 5504.09 - St. Albans High School 1961 School Athletic Team.jpg Front: H. Evangelidis, C. Zorzenon, B. Wyka, P. Bolger, Mrs. J. Fielder, H. Goddard, J. Baulch, N. Axford, G. Dennett Second Row: R. Metha, A. Ajayoglu, ?, G. Kennedy, A. Sharp, H. Jeffery, Mr. L. Burchell, S. Hermann, ?, S. Coster, ?, P. Barnes Third Row: R. Carson, K. Axford, E. Hermann, O. Rowe, J. Iredale, V. Kepalas, C. Grabowski, E. Richards, I. Witon, L. Cox, Y. Correlje Back: G. Ruffa, S. Jurca, J. Darul, A. Ecimovic, P. Tucker, H. Stiegler, R. Szczudlinkski, A. Kratsis, J. Polichovski, D. Prigle, C. Kastanioti, E. McLeod 5504.10 - St. Albans High School 1961 Staff.jpg Front: Mr. G. Reid, Miss. V. Fenelon, Mr. J. Everson, Miss, E. S. Taylor (Senior Mistress), Mr. M. H. Wilkinson (Head Master), Mr. G. H. Strauss (Senior Master), Miss. G. M. Bowles, Mr. L. E. Burchell, Miss. R. Meer (Physc) Second Row: Mrs. J. Cox (Sec), Miss. H. Eadie, Mrs. E. Sturesteps, Mrs. L. Pavlova, Miss. G. E. Coutts, Mrs. J. Fielder. Mrs. L. Cameron, Mrs. Kriksciunas, Mrs. M. Burden. Mrs. S. Hudson (Sec), Miss. R. Bechler (Psyc) Third Row: Mr. E. Youd, Mr. J. Morieson, Mr. D. Hill, Mr. F. Schiller, Mr. P. Pavlov, Mr. L. King, Mr. G. Sacharononk, Mr. I. M. Smith, Mr. T. Walsh, Mr. G. G. Gibson Back: Mr. L. D. Conroy. Mr. N. Bolvari, Mr J. Mott, Mr. J. Hunt, Mr. T. G. Scariff, Mr. R. Robertson. Mr. K. Chilton, Mr. K. Robertson, Mr. E. Ford Absent: Miss. M. T. O'Connor st. albans high school, main road east, st. albans