Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum Mulwala , NSW

all enclosed in a cardboard box. Minute books 1927 to 2014 (not all complete). Includes photos, paper cuttings, Wilby and District Tennis Association draws, subs books, list of names of those who have played for Telford. Consumer Affairs returns, Incorporation papers, receipt books, some correspondence (later years)

Historical information

Telford Tennis courts were situated on the Telford Yarrawonga Road, west of the railway line, Telford station and silos. A thriving club existed from early 1920's with players from surrounding areas in early times. balls and tournaments were held as fundraisers. Prominent family names included Stevenson, Chappell, Mulquiney, Thom, Inchbold, Connell. Quinn. There were three teams during the 1960's playing in the Wilby and District Tennis Association ( WDTA) competition. Opponents included Wilby, Almonds, St Mary's, Bundalong, Savernake, Rennie, Roseneath, Burramine. Being in a low lying area the Telford dirt courts were often flooded. At the beginning of the season working bees were held to remove the weeds. mow the surrounds and line the courts During the early 1980's the courts were abandoned and home matches were played at the Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis courts. The club still has a team in the WDTA in 2019. A number of B grade Premierships have been won over the years however A grade premierships have been non existent. The club has always encouraged juniors to play and now the players mostly originate from Yarrawonga. Current President (2019) is Richard Inchbold, Secretary/Treasurer Joan Thom. The Bank account is held at the CMCU. The club is no longer Incorporated

Significance

Country tennis teams provided a social outlet from the farming pursuits of the district

Inscriptions & Markings

see photos

Small cloth book with four pages printed on both sides. Brightly coloured pictures of farm animals and their babies and "Toddles" the little boy. Spine machine sewn, each page doube thickness, top and bottom edges neatened with pinking shears.

Inscriptions & Markings

Front - A Toddles Press TP Production Toddles on the Farm Regd. Drawn by Iris Waton Back - Made in England, Copyright reserved

Sepia coloured photo of "Phar Lap" with trainer Harry Telford's son aboard

Inscriptions & Markings

See photo for front and back Signed by Cappy Telford and Jack Baker 9/4/92

Metal name plate probably attached to a coach or buggy. Hole a each end for bolts

Historical information

W H Arnott was a coach builder in Yarrawonga. His premises were where Beattie Lawn Mower shop is now in McNally Street near Belmore St

Brown card envelope used to hold photographs and negatives on return from developing by Kodak laboratories to the chemist R.O. Hughes Yarrawonga. The edges are stitched . inside the front flap has a price list for enlargements, back flap has description of Verichrome film and its good quality. The back cover advertises the Kodak Brownie Simplicity camera.

Historical information

The front cover depicts fashion in swimming suits of the time. R.O Hughes was in business between 1916 and 1938 in Yarrawonga

Inscriptions & Markings

Name - Miss M.Whinray. R.O. Hughes Chemist and Optician Tel. 35 Yarrawonga

Heavy all iron well bucket. Riveted together in two halves (top and bottom). Made from metal sheets riveted together, also strengthened with iron straps. It has a large, round iron rod turned into a hook which is attached across the top.

Historical information

Belonged to and used by Patrick O'Kane 1872 - 1947 in the Burramine/Boosey district

Inscriptions & Markings

none

Thin wooden shape- smooth. Cord attached to top for swinging

Historical information

Not known

Inscriptions & Markings

Serpent type snake painted on front in black,white,ochre,olive and brown with initials”GMH”

Plastic square container with round lid. The lid twists and has holes to dispense the talc powder. Contains 100g net. On the back is printed a barcode with directions for use, caution alerts and ingredients. Customer service free call, information. Trademark J&J 1993

Inscriptions & Markings

Johnsons Baby (clinically proven mildness) powder, Johnson and Johnson 100g net. J&J on lid. On base ACI 316 1 Recycle symbol 2.

No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good Condition

Historical information

This flat iron was one of two flat irons donated by Mr Max Millsteed in 2000. Mr Millsteed died in Dec 2004

Inscriptions & Markings

" No7 /Metters /Sydney"

Metal and wood structure. MetL uprights with a wooden top and base and metal blade which is. 24 inches long. Base is 14 cm w a s 72 cm long

Significance

Old shop fitting

Inscriptions & Markings

Canberra 24 emblazoned into metal

One printed tea towel with first aid instructions for bleeding, burns, snake bite, asthma, heart attack, blood nose,convulsions, sporting injuries.

Inscriptions & Markings

First Aid,St John

A wooden Four wheel horse drawn Cart

Historical information

Used to deliver groceries around the Wilby area

This 1916 H.V. McKay harvestor Serial No.102736. The first machines looked like strippers ,but had a fan, sieves, elevators and a small grain storage bin.. The McKay Stripper Harvestor

Historical information

The first successful stripper harvestor ,a Nicholson & Morrow harvestor invented by James Morrow appeared at the Victorian Government trial at Dookie Experimental farm on Dec 27th 1883. Although the stripper harvestor was being manufactured in small numbers by the mid 1800's it did not take over from the tripper until 1904. Hugh McKay soon became the most successful manufacturer of stripper harvestors under the "Sunshine " name and by 1940 over 40,000 harvestors had been produced.

Inscriptions & Markings

Sunshine

Metal match box holder enamel casing with photograph and match striker on the end.

Historical information

Local Stock and Station agents.

Inscriptions & Markings

"With compliments McPherson Thom & Co Stock and ...Station Agent,Yarrawonga,Victoria. and 430 Collins St Melbourne ,Branch Offices at Corowa N.S.W, Oaklands N.S.W.