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Sporting and General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:666
Sale Title:Sporting and General MemorabiliaLots with images:342
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:413
Date:3-May-2010
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1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: 1956 Brazil Olympic Team, 5 cards with 19 signatures, includes boxer Eder Jofre, who went on to be World champion in both Bantamweight & Featherweight. (He is listed as #19 on Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years)
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Tickets: Collection including Opening Ceremony, Athletics (9), Basketball (3), Swimming, Shooting (scarce); and rare tickets for Gala Swimming Carnival at Olympic Pool & Olympic Surf Carnival at Torquay. Also small 'Official guide, XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne'. (18 items)
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'Visit to Australia of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1956, Working Programme'; plus 'Telephone Directory, Liste Des Telephones, XVI Olympiad, 1956, Melbourne'. (2 items)
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Ian Browne's 1968 Australian Championships, gold winner's medal, with chain, 'Amateur Cyclists Association of Australia', engraved on reverse 'Senior Australian Track Championships/ Sydney 1968/ 2000 Metres Tandem/ 1st I.Browne G.Johnson', 58 mm diameter. Very attractive and scarce. (Ian Browne, gold medal winner at the 1956 Olympics, won his fifth and final tandem and his last Australian Championship in 1968 with Johnson).
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2000 Sydney Olympics: Maurice Greene (100m Gold Medallist 2000 Sydney Olympics), display comprising signed Nike running shoe, window mounted with photograph, framed and glazed, overall 48 x 65 cm
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First day cover 2004 Athens Olympics: '2004 official Australian Olympic gold medallist Personally signed first day covers collection', set of 17 signed Australia post FDCs in album, with signatures of Ian Thorpe (2, 16 & 18 Aug) ; Womens 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Jodie Henry, Lisbeth Lenton, Petria Thomas & Alice Mills; Sara Carrigan; Petria Thomas; Suzanne Balogh; Jodie Henry; Anna Meares; James Tomkins & Drew Ginn; Grant Hackett; Womens 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Petria Thomas, Jodie Henry, Giaan Rooney &…
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1906 rare programme 'South African Lawn Tennis Championship Meeting, 1906', held at Durban. Poor/Fair condition
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Plate featuring tennis player & 'IXe Olympiade, 1928, Amsterdam', 19 cm diameter. Tiny chip in rim, though scarce and attractive
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Tennis Autographs: Collection beautifully presented on pages, comprising 20 signed items, most mounted with associated pictures & information, noted Pat Cash, Pancho Segura, Marit Safin, Rennae Stubbs, Jennifer Capriati, Barbara Schett, Jarkko Nieminen, David Ferrer, Sebastien Grosjean, Mary Pierce, Nicolas Escude, Tim Henman & Paul McNamee
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Roger Federer, signature on 'nike' publicity card
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The Henty Family c1829, comprising two sterling silver wine bottle labels. Two of Victoria's earliest pieces of Sterling were handed down in the Henty Family (Victoria's first settlers in 1829 at Portland) and now from the estate of Betty Henty Wilson. One Port label by silversmith Joseph Heriot (I.H.) 1792 and the other a Sherry label, attributed to Susanna Barker (mark reg'd 1804-5). Both clearly hallmarked and in fine condition. (2)
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Fossils: a collection comprising a Plesiosaur tooth fossil, Plesiosaur Mauritanicus, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Khouribga, Morocco; Dinosaur Vertebr', unidentified species, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Utah, USA; leaf fossil, Glossopteridales, Permian period (c260 million y.o.) from Kains flat, NSW, Australia; ammonite Fossils (5), various species, Cretaceous-Jurassic periods (c180-100 million y.o.) from Agadir, Morocco; Madagascar (2); Whitby, England & Holzmaden, Germany. S.…
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Cast iron American Machine Co. collar and ruffle maker, 'the Crown' desk top, dated 1880 in wonderful condition with most of the original paint, also 3 sad irons used to press the collars. All in very good condition. (4)
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Crichton 3-draw Telescope c1875. Brass and wood with lens cover. Small chip to glass, wear to wood. Overall in very good condition. Marked Crichton London. Overall length open 80 cm, closed 23.5 cm
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Medical Examination Couch, c1900, brown leatherette covered walnut table with adjustable head section. Wooden turned legs. Raising side arm rests, in very fine condition, 200 x 61 x 67 cm with accompanying foot stool.
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Pharmaceutical Carboy glass bottle. Hand blown green glass 52 cm tall 50 cm wide. Mold blown in very good condition. Rare size.
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Cast Iron Still Bank c1900, 'Transvaal' in wonderful condition stamped on back 'By permission of the proprietors of the Westminister Gazelie, Made in England' which identifies it as a contemporary fake. (1)
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Cast Iron Banks comprising, large cast iron pig (c1900) great example, small donkey (c1991), both in good condition. (2)
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Cast Iron banks c1900: Jolly Black Man bank repainted and missing bottom cover plate, also, Jolly Clown bank, repainted, missing bottom cover plate, Trick dog repainted missing cover plate. All in good working condition. (3)
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David Lloyd George - England c1920s cast iron still bank, embossed 'Insurance Bill Bank - 9 for 4'. 14 cm high, excellent condition
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1920s Mink Stole, comprised of 6 mink pelts, with heads and tails. Unusual.
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Chinese ivory puzzle ball c1930, looks to have at least 10 layers of balls. Stand and ball are ivory however the central pedestal is probably resin. Dragon and floral design to ball and base. Ball is 6 cm in diameter. Height 17 cm. One interior ball has a crack otherwise in fine condition.
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Cast Iron Still Banks c1930, comprising Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall and Smiling Sam. Rare novelty banks. Some paint chips to Sam, Dumpty in great condition. (2)
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Cast Iron Still Banks c1930 comprising Naval officer and man in bowler hat. Both in good condition. (2)
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Cast Iron Still Banks c1930 comprising Bear and Lion. Both painted black, some chipping but in good condition. (2)
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Tin: Peek Freans horse racing biscuit tin, 'The Winner'
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c1933-68 cigarette & trade cards, noted 1933 Players 'Fresh-Water Fishes' [50]; 1938 Players 'Cricketers 1938' [50]; 1968 Brooke Bond 'History of the Motor Car' [50]. Mainly G/Vg. (c900)
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Deceased Estate, A very intresting assortment of oddments, binoculars, rulers, cigarette tins, 9ct gold trimmed man's leather wallet, books, jewellers loops, pens, piggy bank many many more. Have a look. (Qty)
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Glass Banks c1940 comprising 'Allens for Sweets' pig banks with screw on lids 'Brother can you spare a dime' (3), also glass pig banks assosrted sizes (3), plus ceramic purse bank (1), all in good condition. (7)
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Cast Iron, tin and plastic penny banks comprising cast iron bank in the shape of a post box, small cast iron crown, tin 1937 Coronation, tin Queen Elizabeth 'Save with Besters', plastic QE2 Silver Jubilee. Condit varies. (5)
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Cast aluminium banks Jolly Black man (reproductions), one mechanical the other still. (2) in good repainted cond. (2)
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Wundawax Floor Polish, tin sign, c1950, a very colourful sign in very good condition. 24 x 34 cm
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Vintage Furs: Fur Stoles (4), Fur Hats (3), and a length of fur. Good condition. (8 items)
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Cast Iron still bank (1953) in the shape of the queens throne. Stamped E.R. 1953, the coronation year. A rare bank in very good condition. Some paint chipping.
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Cast Iron Banks c1970 comprising, Punch and Judy and Uncle Sam. Reproductions made in Taiwan. Good quality good condition. (2)
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Tin Sign '10 Years of Motor Racing, Marlboro Holden Dealer Team' (1979), 40 x 60 cm; 'Ford Performance Racing' poster signed by Glen Seton & Craig Lowndes (framed, 60 x 43 cm); newspaper poster signed by Jacques Villeneuve (framed, 50 x 67 cm); plus Gold foil reproduction of 'Australia' map by Tallis with beautiful engraved vignettes (framed 59 x 48 cm). (3 items)
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Badges, majority Australian Bowls clubs (140+) with the remainder incl. aviation, USA police etc. (185+)
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Collection of large rubber tyre ashtrays. Bakelite 'Barnet Glass' with two small cracks in rubber tyre. Four 'Olympic Tyre' ashtrays with glass metal inserts. Goodyear tyre with plain brass ashtray. All in very good condition. (6 items)
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A collection of commemorative pewter tankards including Royal Australian Air Force (1981), Charles & Diana Wedding (1981), The Royal Geographical Society Sesquicentennial (1981), America's Cup (1983), Victory in the Pacific (1985), America's Cup Defence (1987), Australian Bicentenary (1988), The Queen Mother (1990), and 2 others. As new. (10)
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'Seal of the President of the United States', very attractive, circular, diameter 36 cm.
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Collection including displays of Fred Astaire & Johnny O'Keefe; signed photographs (6) - Bon Jovi, Bette Midler, John Farnham, Juliet Browse, Carol Channing, Michael Winslow; Pro Hart signed invitation; Dick Johnson signed cap & book; Mark Viduka signed mini-football; facsimile autographs of Cindy Crawford, Mel Gibson & Jodie Foster. Also original production cell from 'Disney's Aladdin The Series'(framed 56 x 50 cm). (15 items)
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Autographs: Frank Sinatra signature on part of Australian National Airways brochure; Ronnie Biggs signature on photo folder from Rio de Janeiro; Sir Douglas Nicholls signed letter. (3 items)
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Basketball Group, noted Tony Ronaldson's signed South East Melbourne Magic basketball singlet; Tony Ronaldson's Titans basketball singlets (2 - one signed by Ronaldson, other with 5 signatures); plus 'Slam Dunk' Basketball with 5 signatures from South East Melbourne Magic's 1996 Championship team. (4 items)
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1972 British Everest Expedition, card signed by 10 members of the mountain climbing expedition, including Christian Bonington (Expedition leader), James Roberts, Dave Bathgate & Dougal Haston; plus expediton cover
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Sir Ralph Darling (1772-1858), 7th Governor of NSW (1825-31), superb signature on 1831 NSW Land Grant document.
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Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), lovely signed photograph.
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King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George Pr' (Prince Regent) on 7th February 1814 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Hospital Assistant to Our Forces.
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King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George R' (King) on 3rd June 1824 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Assistant Surgeon to Our twenty first Regiment of foot or Royal north British Fusiliers.
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Tom Hanks, signed photograph, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 31 x 39 cm
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Bob Jane, signatures on Martin de Lang 'Jaguar' posters, one showing Bob Jane's E-Type Jaguar, other showing Bob Jane's Jaguar 4.2 Mk.II 1961-62, both framed & glazed, each overall 107 x 77 cm. (2 items)
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Michael Jackson, signed photograph, 30 x 21 cm.
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Movies/Tv: Signed photographs, noted Kirk Douglas, Eric Idle, Joseph Fiennes, Michael Caine (smudged), Craig T.Nelson, Alan Bates, Kate Beckinsale, Michael York, Art Carney, Michael Chiklis, Danny Aiello, Peter Berg, Richard Anderson, Clifton James (2), Parminder Nagra, Rene Auberjonios, Grace Lee Whitney, Lloyd Kaufman. 6 s. (19 items)
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Nirvana, photograph signed by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic & Dave Grohl.
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Tupac Shakur (1971-96, American rapper, one of the best-selling music artists in the world) signed photograph. .
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Stage & Screen: Collection with Autograph Books (2), letters & photographs, c1935-55, with c278 signatures, highlights include Leslie Howard, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Stewart (4), Richard Todd (3), Leslie Charteris (author of 'The Saint' x 2), Roger Moore, Janet Munro, Dame Anna Neagle, John Beal, Tommy Steele
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Sudan War: c1877-96 Large Autograph Book, compiled by Colonel Frederick Wells, with c215 signatures on pieces & letters, of NSW parliamentarians, military officers & public figures, noted Sir Henry Parkes, Australia's first Prime Minister Edmund Barton; Fred Wolsely - inventor of shearing machine; plus an excellent range of soldiers, many from the NSW Contingent to Sudan, including Maj.General Richardson, Col.Airey & Lt.Col.Parrott.
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Tennis: Australian Davis Cup Federation certificate, with 3 signatures including Neale Fraser & Frank Sedgman, framed & glazed, overall 28 x 40 cm
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King William IV (1765-1837, King of Great Britain from 1830 until his death), fine signature 'William R' (King) on 1st November 1830 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Assistant Surgeon to Our Forces.
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Tiger Woods, signed colour photograph
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Bert Hinkler: Dinner menu 'Menzies 19th March 1928', with sketch of Bert Hinkler on front cover, and inside 'We are gathered round the table to honour Bert Hinkler, Australia's Ambassador of the Air'. Superb condition.
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Rupert (Bob) Boulton's Early Aviator's Leather Flying Jacket: circa 1930, the three-quarter belted brown leather Jacket fully lined as worn by Bob Boulton, pioneer Australian Aviator. Label reads 'R Boulton'. The Jacket is accompanied by several Real Photo Postcards of Alor Star & Penang, with handwritten notes verso (July 1934). [Rupert Boulton Mbe worked in aviation between 1926 and 1974, working first at the experimental air station of Wing Commander Wackett at Randwick, before joining Charles Kingsford…
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'A Nation Born to Fly - The McDonnell Douglas collection of paintings by Ray Honisett', complete set of 16 aviation prints, each 55 x 43 cm and signed at lower right by Ray Honisett. (16 items)
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Model and toy 'roplanes: two models: 1. In June 1937 this Bristol 138A aircraft reached a record altitude at 53,937 feet. This highly detailed, rubber powered model has an 80 cm span and features 'Knock-off' wings, 2. Faires long range monoplane; 100 cm span, rubber powered model of the aircraft which in the early '30s set several Records. (2)
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XXXXX, the original aircraft served as bombers with the Italian Air Force during World War I1. This 90 cm span rubber powered model is well detailed.
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Douglas DC-3. Built from a Guillows kit, this model represents what is perhaps the best known airliner of all time, the model is a 50 cm span, rubber powered, and features 'Knock-off wings'.
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Two Models: 1. Kirby Cadet: A 100 cm span towline glider, intended for radio control (Serros and radio not currently fitted). The model represents this most famous English primary training glider. 2. A well flown and historic model of the 'Central Aircraft Co.' rubber powered Meteor. This was an excellent flyer and most popular in the early 40's.
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Wire Framed Monoplane. This tiny (29 cm span) plane was reconstructed from an original Japanese silk covered toy produced in c.1930. It is presented in a protective box to further preserve this rare toy.
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Diamond 'Baby' and 'Junior'. This very rare construction kit from the late 1930s was produced in Japan, and appears to have never been opened! The kit has plans and materials to enable the construction of two models of different wing span. It even has its original bottle of 'sticking varnish'! Surely a unique survivor?
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Great Lakes Special. The original aircraft was a famous acrobatic and racing aircraft from the early thirties. This 62 cm span model is free flight and powered by a Co2 motor. It has been built from a modified kit.
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Curtis Strike. A rubber powered 54 cm span model of this most unusual 2 place fighter/bomber from the 1930's. Well detailed (note the excellent rigging). Presented in a protective box.
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Tupolev Tb-3. The original aircraft first flew in 1930, and was still in use as a transport in World War I1. The model is 100 cm span and rubber powered, featuring 'knock-off' outer wing panels.
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What is it?!! This 'Martin Space Ship' illustrates, perhaps, more than anything, the diversity of Burt Hartshorn's aero-modelling interests. It is Cox .049 powered and is reputed to fly successfully.
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Sikorsky S-39. The original aircraft were famously used by Martin and Johnson for their African safaris. This is a free flight model of 78 cm span, powered by a Cox .02. The floats can be retracted.
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Three Models: 1. A rubber powered 'Frog' model from the '50s. 88 cm span. 2. A 36 cm span model from original plans issued free with the magazine 'The Magnet' sold in 1929 for 2c! This model is exactly as it would have been made at the time. 3. Alan Orthots 42 cm span rubber powered model, made from plans published in 'Model Airplane News' 1936. (3 items)
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Group of Three Models. 1. The Central Autogyro Melbourne's 'Central Aircraft Co' published plans for this 60 cm rotor diameter, rubber powered model in 1940. Major Mason of Central said 'give the rotor a good spin before you launch it.' 2 & 3. Comet Model Aircraft Co., in the thirties, produced kits for these 25 cm span rubber powered models which sold for 5 cents each. These two models represent a Bellanca and a Security Scout. (3 items)
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Vickers Supermarine 'Sea Otter'. A 60 cm span, free flight model of this famous aircraft. Note the superb rigging detail. The model is fitted into a marvellous presentation box. It is equipped with a Cox Pee Wee .02 glow motor.
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The Modern Boy Biplane. A 50 cm span, rubber powered biplane built from plans published in 'The Modern Boy' in 1931. The model has been fitted into a presentation box which features locating plates and storage for the struts. Copies of the magazine cover and plans feature inside the box lid.
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Vought OS2U Kingfisher. This aircraft was used for the R.A.A.F Antarctic flight during 1947, the model is rubber powered, of 50 cm span and comes complete with a titled presentation box which also shows details of the original aircraft.
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Bristol Bulldog Iia. From No. 54 squadron, the superb detailing, combined with the presentation box shows Burt Hartshorn's skills at their peak. This 58 cm span, rubber powered model is spectacular and special.
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Vought SBU1. This 43 cm span, rubber powered biplane has a fitted presentation box to ensure safe storage. Well detailed and a striking model.
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Group of Three Small Gliders. 1. 'Lulu' 70 cm span, Towline glider. 2. Aeroflyte 'Kess' 56 cm span, hurl glider. 3. Veron 'Wagtail' towline glider. All three of these are successful and represent types now not so common.
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Group of Three Models. 1. 'Shrimp' Cox .02 Pee Wee Spout F.F. model from plans drawn in 1949, 60 cm span. 2. G.H.20 Mini Wakefield Contest rubber model 54 cm span. 3. Jetex powered N.A Sabre. Model made in late 50's, and flown very successfully.
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Group of three models. 1. De Hauillard leopard Moth, a highly detailed, 46 cm span, rubber powered scale model of this 1933 aircraft. 2. Ryan Sf, 40 cm span, rubber powered scale model. 3. Contemporary foam, rubber powered 'Ready to Fly' model, 39 cm span. (3 items)
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Group of Three Models. 1. Cierra C8 Autogiro. 2. Comper Swift. 3. Australian Womens Weekly cabin monoplane. All are rubber powered The 'Australian Womens Weekly' model from plane drawn by Norman Lyons in 1933. (3 items)
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Group of three models. 1. Hawker Fury. 36 cm span, rubber powered model made from 'Central Aircraft' plans published in the 1930's. 2. Heinkel He-51. A 44 cm span rubber powered model features highly detailed motor and other scale features, the original was Germany's front line fighter in 1934! 3. Avis III. A 38 cm span, rubber powered model of this interesting Hungarian prototype. (3 items)
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Group of Three Models. 1. Bellaura Skyrocket. 56 cm span, rubber powered, scale model of this unusual aircraft from the early thirties. 2. Lockhead Vega. 40 cm span, rubber powered model of this 6 seat aircraft made famous by the explorer Wilkins during his Antarctic exploration. 3. The Page Racer. A 40 cm span, rubber powered model of the original modified Curtis aircraft. Captain Page crashed this aircraft in 1930, overcome by exhaust fumes! (3 items)
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A splendid, 150 cm span, glow motor (Enya 2555) powered 'Old Timer'. From plans for the 'Model Craft Wasp'. This model was the 1938 Canadian Champion. This model is equipped for radio control (rudder, elevator and engine control) and is an excellent flyer.
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'Tossette' a 150 cm span hand-launched (slope soaring) radio controlled glider. A proven design by Ed Dupue. Built from a Midway Model Co. kit.
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'Veron Classic' a gull winged, towline glider of 90 cm wingspan. An excellent flyer.
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'Chance Vought XF5U-1', 30 cm wingspan; 'Dolphin', 46 cm wingspan; 'P.Z.L P/811', 44 cm wingspan; 'Cessna C-37', 42 cm span; 'Curtis Hawk P-6E', 40 cm span; 'Ladybird', 53 cm wingspan. (6 items)
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'The Wasp', 64 cm wing span, powered by a 0.25cc Russian engine; 'Hawker Hunter F-Mk6', 42 cm wing span; 'Flying Aces Sportster S-2', rubber powered; Thermite Tow-Line Glider', wing span 86 cm. (4 items)
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Fokker DV111 524/18. Ff model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. Powered by a Paw 55 diesel. From a Ron Moulton plan of 1954. Note German Lozenge camouflage. 60 cm wing span.
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'Korda Wakefield', 47 cm wingspan; 'Cierva C-30 Autogyro', with a rotor diameter of 50 cm; Cox plastic flying models powered by .049 glow plug engines - Pt-19 Trainer & Sopwith Camel bi-plane; Cessna, electric powered, 55 cm wingspan; also, a group of 5 sub-miniature models including Snoony Silhouette (Flying Aces 1939), Sky Hawk 1934, Buzzard (Flying Aces 1938) & two catapult launched gliders. (10 items)
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Air France Trans-Atlantic plane made in France by Joustra 1938. Large 4-engined plane, clockwork powered with battery operated front lamp in nose cone. Length 48 cm; 60 cm wingspan. Excellent tin printing but has two reproduction tail fins expertly placed.
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Cox plastic flying models powered by .049 engines - Piper Comanche; USA Military Jet Fighter; P51 Mustang (missing propellor); Corsair; T-28; P51 Mustang by Testors, powered by .049 engine; Warhawk by Testors, powered by .049 engine (tailplane assembly missing); also 'Airwolf' motorised flying helicopter; Spitfire - rubber band powered model; battery operated semi-assembly plane kit - boxed, unopened; Racer - rubber band model; plastic motorised plane. (12 items)
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Old newspapers (10), noted 'The Star' [Lond., Oct.9 1794], 'The Sydney Morning Herald' (5 issues 1844-70), 'The Empire' 1868 with story on Slavery in Queensland, 'The Times' (Lond., 2 issues 1875-86), 'The Australasian' 1877; also 1870s Queensland Gov't Reports (3) including 'Report of the Board of General Education for the year 1870'. (13 items)
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Books, noted 'Poems by Robert Louis Stevenson' in 2 vols; 'The Poetical Works of Robert Burns' [Lond., 1890]; 'The Poetical Works of John Milton' in 3 vols; plus Captain Marryat books 'Poor Jack' [London, 1859] & 'Peter Simple' in 2 vols [London, 1929]; plus 'Captain Marryat and the Old Navy' by Lloyd [London, 1939]. Condition varies. (28 items)
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'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume January 4 1844 to Dec.31 1844, incomplete run with about 200 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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New South Wales Government Gazette: 23 leather-bound volumes, comprising run of newspapers July- Dec.1850; July-Dec.1851; July 1852 - Dec.1856; July 1857 - June 1861; Jan.-June 1862; Jan.-June 1863; Jan.-Dec.1864. Incomplete though impressive run, with c2360 newspapers, an immense amount of historical information. (23 items)
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1851 Geelong Criminal list of prisoners: 'Criminal Sessions Commencing 20th February 1851. The Calendar of all prisoners being in the gaol of the said district, and of all prisoners bailed after commital by the different Magistrates of the said district.' A hand written document on paper 62 x 50 cm on both sides. Some faults, but complete.
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