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Newspaper article which discusses the Collingwood state schools swimming carnival, and the race between Billington and Lamb, in which Billington won
Newspaper article which discusses the Collingwood state schools swimming carnival, and the race between Billington and Lamb, in which Billington won

Newspaper article which discusses the Collingwood state schools swimming carnival, and the race between Billington and Lamb, in which Billington won

Date1905-1911
Object numberANMS1029[054]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 66 x 58 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program by the Williams family, descendants of Beatrice Kerr
Newspaper clipping title The Swimming Champion, Billington at the City Baths, which discusses a private display by David Billington at the City Corporation baths
Newspaper clipping title The Swimming Champion, Billington at the City Baths, which discusses a private display by David Billington at the City Corporation baths
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled Swimming against the record, A mischance at Crompton, which discusses the Crompton Public Baths annual gala, and the attempt by H Taylor to beat a record by Billington
Newspaper clipping titled Swimming against the record, A mischance at Crompton, which discusses the Crompton Public Baths annual gala, and the attempt by H Taylor to beat a record by Billington
1905-1911
Two articles, one on race between David Billington and Alec Lamb, and the other on Melbourne Swimming Clubs Grand Ladies Day
Two articles, one on race between David Billington and Alec Lamb, and the other on Melbourne Swimming Clubs Grand Ladies Day
1905-1911
Newspaper article titled Grand Theatrical, Championship Swimming Match, Training Notes, which discusses the training operations commenced by the Dam family at the Brighton Baths
Newspaper article titled Grand Theatrical, Championship Swimming Match, Training Notes, which discusses the training operations commenced by the Dam family at the Brighton Baths
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled Aquatic Carnival, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses Kerr's appearances at the city baths, and gives an insight into her performances
Newspaper clipping titled Aquatic Carnival, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses Kerr's appearances at the city baths, and gives an insight into her performances
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled which lists the winners of the 300 yards record, broken by David Billington, the 100 yards ladies championship, and the 150 yards back championship
Newspaper clipping titled which lists the winners of the 300 yards record, broken by David Billington, the 100 yards ladies championship, and the 150 yards back championship
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping which tells of a victory of Billington, and gives the times following his
Newspaper clipping which tells of a victory of Billington, and gives the times following his
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping which discusses a contest between Smith of Kalgoorlie and Penglase of Coolgardie, an impression of Beatrice Kerr by Mr Montgomery Crabb, and a high diving display by Miss Beatrice Kerr
Newspaper clipping which discusses a contest between Smith of Kalgoorlie and Penglase of Coolgardie, an impression of Beatrice Kerr by Mr Montgomery Crabb, and a high diving display by Miss Beatrice Kerr
March 1906
Newspaper clipping featuring an article titled Diving Display at the Lytham Pier, To-morrow's Big Swim, which discusses Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel, and his performance swim from the pier to Blackpool
Newspaper clipping featuring an article titled Diving Display at the Lytham Pier, To-morrow's Big Swim, which discusses Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel, and his performance swim from the pier to Blackpool
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping which discusses the swimming exhibition by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths
Newspaper clipping which discusses the swimming exhibition by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping with the heading Champion Swimmer and Diver, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses her entertaining performances at the City Baths, and her upcoming attempt to swim the English Channel
Newspaper clipping with the heading Champion Swimmer and Diver, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses her entertaining performances at the City Baths, and her upcoming attempt to swim the English Channel
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses the appearance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths, and critiques her performance
Newspaper clipping titled Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses the appearance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths, and critiques her performance
1905-1911