Part of Netball Victoria's collection of netball uniforms.

An original Under 21 Victorian representative netball skirt

Victorian Under 21 navy blue pleated netball skirt with a small metal zip-lock at the waist. Size 14.

Woven badge/logo on the front of the skirt - 'V Under 21'

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This 1940 Victorian State team win the interstate night carnival. This would be the last carnival until the 1947 carnival in Hobart due to WWII, which Victoria also won. The coach was Edith Hull (not listed on photo). The 1940 interstate carnival was held in Melbourne.

The coach was Edith Hull, who throughout the 1930s was heavily involved in women's basketball in Victoria. As mentioned before this was the last interstate carnival for 7 years due to World War 2, however Queensland invited states and touring teams for a carnival in 1941, this was declined as it seemed to be ill advised as they focused their attentions to raising funds through war appeals.

Team photo of the Victorian Women's Night Basketball team of 1940. The side won the interstate carnival which was held in Melbourne.

Victorian Night Interstate Team 1940 (Left to Right): E. Furlonger (capt), P. Cerrity (vice capt.), I. Hewitt, E. Nixon, V. Melotte, D. Percy, R. Wilson, N. Ilman, A. Cosgriff

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Team photo of the 1932 Victorian Women's Basketball Team, featuring some very important people for years to come (McConchie). This team won the 1932 interstate carnival

The inclusion of such important people makes this photo significant. This team would win the interstate carnival for 1932, and many of these players featured as players or coaches later in the decade where Victoria would dominate. L.C Mills was the foundation president for the V.W.B.B.A, while Edith Hull, Ethel McCarthy, Lorna McConchie and Becky Douglas would either play, captain or coach the national team, while McConchie would umpire in later decades.

Team photo of the Victorian Women's Basketball State Team in 1932.

Victorian B.B. Team 1932. Standing (left to right): L. Harrison (umpire), A O'Dea, E. beyer, A. Elso, E. Hull, J. Wood, B. Douglas, R. Franklin, Mrs O Ferres (Coach) Sitting (left to right): M. Bannister, E. McCarthy (Captain), L.C. Mills (President), L. McConchie (Vice Capt), L. Angus.

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The C grade premiers of the V.G.B.B.A in 1927, no team name is given.

The team photo does not have a team name, and the V.G.B.B.A may possibly be an acronym for Victorian Girls Basket Ball Association, just as the V.W.B.B.A is the Victorian Women's Basket Ball Association. Myrtle McLeod (nee Robinson) is in the team photo, she goes on to become a significant player in the 1930s in the Victorian state teams.

Team photo of the 1927 C Grade Premiers of the V.G.B.B.A, no team name is given.

Back Row: - J. Collister, I.O'halloran, F. Belcher, A. Minto, J. Goding, M. Robinson Front Row: - E. Gardner, N. Thorp, C. Hildebrand MR. H. D. Taylor Burlington, Melb.

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The State Team of Victoria competing in the interstate carnival held in Adelaide in 1929.

This photo includes some significant people regarding women's basketball (netball) in the 1930s, 40s and even 50s. L.C. Mills was the foundation president of the V.W.B.B.A and gained life membership in 1936, while players such as Edith Hull, Ethel McCarthy and Elsie Johnson would represent Victoria throughout the 1930s.

Team photo of the 1929 Victorian Women's Basketball State Team competing in Adelaide.

'Interstate B.B Victorian Team Adelaide 1929' Left to Right: L.C Mills (Foundation President), Jessie Barker, Ethel McCarthy, Edith Hull, Margaret Reilly, Eevelyn Hassey, Hazel Wilkins, Val Tasker, Nance Tregear, Elsie Johnson

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This is a team photo of the Victorian State Women's Basketball (Netball) Team in 1930. This picture was taken in Brisbane where the interstate carnival was held in 1930..

Players such as Edith Hull, Ethel McCarthy featured throughout the 1930s and 1940s which featured significant tours from NZ (by NZ in 1936 and then to NZ in 1948). Many of the players photographed in this 1930 picture represented Victoria for many years to come, making this an early appearance from a dominant Victorian Team.

Team photo of the Victorian Women's Basketball Team of 1930.

Sidney Riley Studios Queen St. Brisbane Back row L to R: Grace Tenpony, Margarey Reilly, Ethel McCarthy, Phyllis McDonald, Val Tasker. Front row L to R: Tixie Renfree, Elsie Johnson (Ferris), Jodie Harrison (umpire), Edith Hull, Hazel Wilkins

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Women's Night Basketball (Netball) commenced in Victoria in the 1930's, with this incarnation of the Hartley Cup being awarded perpetually to the the 'A' grade premiers from 1964 to 1981.

Trophy, missing a handle, on a base.

Awarded to the Victorian Women's Night Basketball 'A' Grade Premiers, the Hartley Cup trophy contains engravings identifying: - around the base, the premiers from 1964 until 1981; - at the rear of the trophy, the premiers from 1952 until 1963.

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The postcard is addressed to 'Lorna', and could refer to noted player and administrator Lorna McConchie.

Sepia image of five females playing netball on an outdoor court in 1907. Several women's bicycles are shown in the background.

Back of postcard: 'Netball, 1907. Published by Bedford Physical Education Old Students Association'. Handwritten message from 'Chris' to 'Lorna', dated 9 August 1996, noting that 'This card is specially selected!'. Most of text refers to Chris's family trip to Finland and seems unrelated to netball.

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Minute book from Victorian Women's Basketball Association (later Netball Victoria) meetings from July 1934 to March 1938. This book documents the developments of netball in Australia during the 1930's, including rule changes and national championships.

The item is significant to the collection due to its explanation of key developments of netball in Australia. The book records results from annual state and national championships and also rule changes and adjustments.

Black book with handwriting on lined pages.

Victoria Women's Basketball Association Minute Book July 1934 - March 1938 on spine of book.

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This is a watch presented to MISS L.C.Mills on the September 25 1934 as a token of appreciation by the V.W.B.B.A., the Victorian Women's Basket Ball Association.

The watch presented to L.C. Mills by the V.W.B.B.A is significant as Ms Mills was one of the first to recieve a life membership in 1936 according to documents.

Brass coloured watch in a blue box inclosed in a case.

Insiden watch box "Presented as a token of appreciation by the V.W.B.B.A to miss L.C.Mills. 25/9/1934".

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Sepia photograph from the 1930s of nine women in netball uniform with the letter V on the uniform. The first woman is holding a brown leather ball. The women are on a grass field, standing alongside a marked line. There is a nondescript building in the background.

Sepia photograph of a group of women in netball uniform.

On back - stamp with following: "Arthur Aitken Press Photographer 20 Albert Street Petersham 'Phone Late Chief Photographer Tel. Pictorial"

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