Presented to players in the Greensborough Cricket Club who were runners-up in the Double Wicket cricket competition during the 1979-1980 season.One of a limited number produced and engraved for this purpose. Owned by player Doug Hall.Pewter mug on a wood base with square pewter and wood handleEngraved on cup: G.C.C. Double Wicket Championship. Runners up. 1979/80. Donated by Sportsfield Bundoora. On base: Selwin Pewter.doug hall, greensborough cricket club

“How’s the wicket, Bert?” During the 4-Day Victoria v South Australia Sheffield Shield match, held 13-17 November 1936 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the play was often interrupted by rain squalls, causing the groundsmen to cover their carefully prepared wicket with tarpaulins to protect it. “How’s the wicket, Bert?” is the question on everyone’s lips – Will it be a batsman’s nightmare? A bowler’s dream? Will the spectators see a full day’s play or will rain spoil it? With a twinkle in his eye, Bert “Maker of Pitches” Luttrell, the MCG curator’s response is: “It’s not the wicket when batsmen get out early, it’s good bowling!” FRC Published: The Age 17 November 1936 Featured in "Newsworthy: Melbourne in photographs 1933-1936" exhibition at East Melbourne Library, October to December 2023. Exhibition caption by project volunteer, Fiona Collyer.  Photographer notations on slide: "Covering wicket during Vict v Sth Aust Cricket at M.C.G. Nov 1936 B117" Published: Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Tuesday 17 November 1936, page 13 Published title: SHEFFIELD SHIELD CRICKET. Published caption: Placing the tarpaulin over the wicket during one of the showers. This was done four times during the day. Trove article identifier: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205952141 Description: Nine men wearing black macintoshes and hats drag a tarpaulin over a cricket pitch. There is a bucket containing pegs in the foreground. Research by project volunteer, Fiona Collyer: During the four day Victoria v South Australia Sheffield Shield match, held 13-17 November 1936 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the play was often interrupted by rain squalls, causing the groundsmen to cover their carefully prepared wicket with tarpaulins to protect it. “How’s the wicket, Bert?” is the question on everybody’s lips - will it be a batsman’s nightmare? A bowler’s dream? Will the spectators see a full day’s play or will rain spoil it? With a twinkle in his eye, Bert “Maker of Pitches” Luttrell, the MCG curator’s response is: “It’s not the wicket when batsmen get out early, it’s good bowling!” Albert (Bert) John Wesley Luttrell 1875-1951, was born in Geelong and worked as a painter and decorator. He played cricket for Clarendon Cricket Club while helping to prepare the wicket at Kardinia Park. In 1890, Mr Phillip Russell, a wealthy merino sheep breeder of Osborne House, North Geelong, offered Bert the job of curator and cricket player for his team “The Nondescripts”, a social team who played at his private oval at Osborne House. After five years at Osborne House, Bert took up a position at Geelong Grammar School and then in 1900 he was appointed curator of Warehousemen’s Ground, Albert Park (later called Albert Ground). There he prepared the tennis courts for the 1908 Davis Cup - Australia v USA featuring the eventual winner of the tournament, Wimbledon champion Sir Norman Brookes. Following the retirement of the MCG curator, Bert was offered the position there for the 1919/20 season. Sport was resuming at the MCG after the suspension caused by the Great War and the Spanish Influenza pandemic. Cricket grounds and matches are always at the mercy of the weather. Sudden heavy downpours can make the ground unfit for play. In 1933, Bert invented and patented an absorbent roller for soaked pitches. Similar to a lawn mower in appearance, it was fitted with a rubber sponge which sucked up the water and then squeezed it into a tank. The sponge was said to mop up a gallon (3.78 litres) of water in 32 seconds and remove 100 to 120 gallons (378 - 454 litres) of water from any wet sports ground in an hour. Bert worked as a curator of the MCG for nearly 30 years, invariably creating his famous “shirt front” wicket. He retired in 1947 due to ill health. He was married to Emma and they had six children- Albert, Harry, Nell, Lily, Frank and Jack. Bert died at home in South Yarra in 1951 at 76 years of age. References: SHEFFIELD SHIELD CRICKET. ENGLISH FLYING BOAT. VICTORIA DOCK. (1936, November 17). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 13. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205952141 To Dry Grounds (1933, May 13). Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), p. 3 (Edition2). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183038194 No title (1937, February 25). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206185862 GOSSIP of THE GAME (1937, November 12). The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), p. 21. Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244541623Photographer notations on slide: "Covering wicket during Vict v Sth Aust Cricket at M.C.G. Nov 1936 B117".cricket, 1930-1939

Newspaper article reads as follows: "Ringwood's turf wicket - Ringwood's rival to the M.C.G.- The turf wicket being put down at Jubilee Park is coming along nicely now, Merri Creek soil is being put on, and will shortly be followed by the sowing of the grass. Batsmen will not the long drive to the boundary - the oval will actually be bigger than M.C.G." Article "Mail 8/3/56". Stamped on back of photograph, "John Gallagher, Photography".

This award was given to Charlie Bradley upon the occassion of his 1000th wicket, by the Victorian Blind Cricket Association. It consists of a round cricket ball sized wire frame with black nylon tubing wrapped around it, and bottle tops to create sound.1 black nylon cricket ball with metal bellsrecreation, victorian blind cricket association, charlie bradley

Part photocopy of newspaper articlenon-fictionA synthetic turf practice pitch has been stolen from the Eltham Cricket Club located at Eltham Central Park. crime, theft, eltham central park, eltham cricket club, lionel draper

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Other number 03652.1Colour photograph of members of Junior Bushrangers Cricket team, batter about to strike the ball, wicket keeper crouched in position Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Good wicket: Kennington Methodist Cricket Club, PYMCA premiers from 1955 to 1958. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Dug up in the back yard at 78 Station St, Port Melbourne during renovations and donated to PMHPSWesleyan Cricket Association season1898-99. Hard wicket competition. Fixture of matches and scores noted on last spread and losers crossed out on centre spreads. 12 pagessport - cricket

Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Red leather cricket ball with silver plaque attachedPresented to / A Myers [sic] / by / Kew Cricket Club / 7 wickets for 9 runs / Final Match Kew A v Kew B / 19.3.34kew cricket club (vic.), arthur henry miers, cricket balls, cricket trophies, trophies

Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA"

Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA"

Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA"

This book records the time when Harold Drayton took nine wickets on one day. See Cat 4303 for the cricket ballUnrivalled Oblong Cricket Scoring Book Made Of Improved Sight Preseving Paper With The Amenda Rules Of The Gamesunshine potteries cricket club, cricket

In 1996, Bundoora Park cricketer Mark Devlin took 10 wickets in one innings against West Preston in the Jika Cricket District Association's D grade.Digital copy of newspaper articlemark devlin, bundoora park cricket club, jika cricket association

North Bendigo Cricket Badge: Circular badge of black, yellow, red and gold. The centre is a bat, ball and wickets surrounded by 'North Bendigo *C* 1923*24. The badge is imprinted with 61 on the back, it has a ring at the top for wearing. Box 625numismatics, medals-civil, north bendigo cricket club badge.

Harold Drayton took nine wickets in one day with this ball while playing for the Sunshine Potteries Cricket Club in the 1940 - 1941 Season. See Cat No 3402 for the scorce book.A red four piece leather cricket ballcricket ball, drayton, cricket, mememto

A group of males play a game of blind cricket, possibly on the front lawn of the RVIB buildings in St Kilda Road. Three fieldsmen stand close, as a bowler prepares to underarm throw towards a man holding a bat. Behind a small box, acting as a wicket, another male partially crouches with his arms outstretched to clasp the incoming ball. As the bowler's arm is just out of shot, it is unknown if he holds a cane wicket ball (with bells inside) or another small object which makes a sound.Lantern slide of males playing cricketroyal victorian institute for the blind, recreation

The photograph of the Port Melbourne Cricket Club team of 1938 is mounted on grey striped card. Each corner above the photograph has an ornate scroll in darker grey. The Club won the 1937/38 premiership by beating Ivanhoe by three wickets. It was the club's first win since the 1918/19 season.In pencil on reverse '1938 PMCC'sport - australian rules football, port melbourne cricket club

Photograph of cricketers wearing whites. hepburn, cricket, match, final, wicket, bowled, hepburn cricket club

This medal was presented to J.G.Ralston by the Orbost Cricket Club in 1929 for Fielding. John Gavin Ralston was born 26 July 1914 at Eden, N.S.W. and came to Orbost in the early 1920's, with his parents and siblings. They lived at the corner of Tennyson and Salisbury Streets. Jack was educated at Orbost Higher Elementary School before being apprenticed to William Ross at the Snowy River Mail as a lino-type operator. He married Jean Cameron. After WW11 when he served overseas in the islands) He resumed his trade at the Snowy River Mail until 1949 when began J.G.& J.M. Ralston, Seed & Produce Merchants. Jack Ralston was very involved in the Orbost sporting community, the Presbyterian Church and the Orbost Municipal Band. He also served in the Orbost sub-branch of the R.S.L. He died on April 15 1967. (ref. Margaret Smith O.D.H.S. Newsletter)John Ralston was a prominent Orbost citizen.A 9 ct gold shield-shaped medal with a small hanging hoop. In the centre is an embossed picture of a batsman at the wicket. This is inside a circle. The bottom edge is decorated with leaves. The medal is inside a thin leather look wooden box which is hinged and has a push button metal latch. The box is brown and the inside lid is padded.on back - OCC At bottom - 9 ct Presented to J.G. Ralston Fielding Trophy 1928-1929cricket-orbost sport ralston-john-gavin medal

Set of four Wattle Park photographs 1a - Turf wickets on sports oval 1b -Public putting green 2a - No. 1 fairway looking towards green 2b - No. 1 green 3a - pathways leading to Chalet 3b - Children's playground and shelter 4a - Curator's cottage, rose garden and driveway 4b - Lily pond. Yields information about the Wattle Park views in the early 1950s.Set of four Brown cardboard sheets with two punch holes on the left side, each with two photographs and typed captions.mmtb, tramways, wattle park, golf course, chalet, curators cottage

Myrtle Baylis (née Craddock), a Braybrook and Sunshine resident was one of Australia’s early women’s Test cricketers and a rare dual‑international who represented Australia in both cricket and netball. She was born in Footscray in 1920 and raised in Sunshine, Melbourne, making her a significant figure in western‑suburbs sporting history. Myrtle Baylis played six Test matches for Australia between 1948 and 1951, taking 16 wickets at an excellent bowling average of 19.62. Lorraine Kutcher, born 29th January 1938, Sunshine, and a Sunshine resident, is one of the most accomplished women’s cricketers to come out of Melbourne’s western suburbs. A right‑arm medium‑fast bowler and lower‑order batter, she represented Australia in the 1960s during a period when women’s Test cricket was infrequent but highly competitive. Lorraine Kutcher played four Test matches for Australia between 1963 and 1969, taking 16 wickets at an outstanding bowling average of 18.62. Dynamic duo's scores stand test of time.myrtle baylis, lorraine kutcher, cricket

Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A button designed to raise funds in Deepdene and Balwyn for the Alfred Hospital Appeal of 1921. The central image on the button is of cricket bats, ball and a wicket, all designed in red. The Argus was to report that ‘Yesterday on behalf of the Deepdene and Balwyn committee who organised the event, Constable F. Kloster and Mrs. F Quin handed in a cheque for £150/3/9, representing the proceeds of a fete at Deepdene on behalf of the appeal fund’.deepdene, alfred hospital, fundraising buttons, badges

This is a page containing portrait profile sketches of 14 members of Fortuna’s cricket team, possibly taken from a booklet published at Bendigo’s Land Headquarters Cartographic Company circa 1943. Fortuna’s involvement in the Bendigo community and local sporting competitions in the 1940s is covered in page 31 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. It is noted Fortuna’s Cricket Team competed in the summer of 1943. From the annotations of each individual’s name or nickname and other comments, the team members were probably V15403 SGT RC Papworth, 315649 HR Webster, V301426 SGT JR Neander, V510526 SPR RL Neander, VX85797 SGT WH Eddy, VX121647 SGT KH Harris, VX110276 CPL HM Jackson or VX119801 LR Jackson, VX37958 CPL DD Milligan, VX37958 SPR RJ Barber, VX85798 WO2 RR Pratt, VX85805 SGT GW Vallence, VX86152 CP LA Burford, V275492 SGT Ron Little and VF510725 SPR VM Bond or VX100878 WO2 WJ Bond. This is a page containing profile sketches of 14 members of Fortuna’s cricket team, possibly taken from a booklet published at Bendigo’s Land Headquarters Cartographic Company circa 1943. Each sketch is annotated with the individual’s name or nickname, and some have witty comments in relation to their cricketing prowess. The black and white A4 size portrait sketch was printed on a single buff manilla card and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The sketch was scanned at 300 dpi. Each sketch is annotated: Top Row L to R: SLAP HAPPY PAPPY - CAN DRIVE A GOLF BALL OUT OF SIGHT - BUT CAN’T SEE A CRICKET BALL, HEC. WEBSTER – HOOKEY KING, THE NEANDER BROTHERS BOB, JACK “LUCKY”. Second Row L to R: BARRY EDDY – BETTER AT THE MIKE, KEITH HARRIS, SCHNOZ JACKSON - NOSE THE GAME, CAPT. DON MILLIGAN WONDERS HOW TO STOP THE ROT. 3rd Row L to R: SCORER RALPH BARBER LEARNING TO TYPE IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH THE FALL OF WICKETS, BOB PRATT OUR HERBERT SUTCLIFFE, BILL VALLENCE, Bottom Row L to R: TORCHY BURFORD, RON LITTLE WICKET KEEPER, DOCTOR BOND – USED MAINLY TO INFLUENCE THE UMPIRE. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna