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Lot Type Grading Description Est $A SPORTING MEMORABILIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots 1 Balance of collection with books including 'Stawell Gift Almanac - History of the Stawell Gift' by Watt [, 2008] & 'The paintings of The America's Cup 1851-1987' by Thompson & Rayner [Melbourne, 1986]; Aust Post 'Cathy Freeman: A Tribute' sheetlet signed by Cathy Freeman; small tins for Bournville Cocoa & Flag Brand Boot Polish; small box for MacRobertson's Emu Chocolate; small group of Black Caviar items; etc. (Qty) 100 3 Autographs video cases noted Lionel Rose, Jeff Fenech, Dennis Lillee, Kevin Sheedy, Robert Harvey, Peter Hudson, Dennis Pagan & Wayne Carey. (7) 100 5 Books (Autographed) 'Black Caviar', by Whateley [Sydney, 2012], signed by the 11 owners of the horse; plus ' and the Olympic Games' by Gordon [Brisbane, 1994] with 11 signatures including John Landy, Ian Browne & Judy Patching. (2) 100 13 : '' shorty wetsuit signed by Kelly Slater, eleven-times Surfing World ; plus two surfing magazines. (3) 100 BILLIARDS

Lot 22 22 WALTER LINDRUM: Australia 10/- banknote signed and endorsed "15.9.47 To John Thomson, Heartiest Congratulations Your Brilliant Shot Winning this Trophy My Exhibition, Walter Lindrum", framed & glazed, overall 35x50cm. 300 24 Trophy shield with brass boxer and plaque 'Bomber Command, Boxing Championships 1938, Fly, Runner Up, EH Richards'; plus boxing posters (12) including 'Fenech v Calvin Grove' signed by Jeff Fenech. 150 Page:2 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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BOXING (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 26 MUHAMMAD ALI: 'Muhammad Ali - The Greatest', by Hennessey [London, 2000], signed on dust-jacket and inside by Muhammad Ali. 200 28 JOHNNY FAMECHON: signature on 'Sting Sports' .. 100 Page:4 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A - General & Miscellaneous Lots 30 Balance of collection including Don Bradman signed postcard & signed FDC; cricket books (23) including '200 Seasons of Australian Cricket'; cricket magazines (c.120); plus 1960s 'Football Record's (2). (Qty) 120

Ex Lot 31 31 Autographs International Test Cricketers signed cards all-different collection mounted and identified on 8 sheets with players from England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, India, New Zealand, Pakistan & Sri Lanka; including Alec Bedser, Rod Marsh, Alan Donald, Lance Gibbs, Kapil Dev, Martin Crowe, Intikhab Alam & Muttiah Muralitharan. (93) 450 Page:5 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 32 32 Bat 'Great Test Performances - Australia vs England' with 24 signatures including Bill Brown, Ian Healy, Sam Loxton & Richie Benaud, limited edition 214/400, mounted in display case, overall 49x110cm. 150 33 Bats (Autographed) Two 'Gray-Nicolls' bats signed by 14 Australian & West Indies cricketers including Kim Hughes, Carl Rackemann, Terry Alderman, Rod Marsh, Larry Gomes, Wes Hall & Roger Harper, fine condition although both bats endorsed. (2) 100 34 Bats (Autographed) 1984-85 Australia v West Indies signed by both teams; 1985 World Championship of Cricket with facsimile signatures of the 7 teams; 1992 World Cup with facsimile signatures of the 9 teams; 'County' bat with 14 signatures including Merv Hughes, Doug Walters, Alan Connolly & Darren Berry. All housed in display cases (one with no glass). (4) 200 Page:6 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Ex Lot 37 37 Books (Autographed) 'Images of Bradman', deluxe leather-bound edition by Allen & Kemsley [Bradman Museum, 1994], limited edition 809/974 signed by Don Bradman; 'Ali - The Life of Ali Bacher' by Hartman [London, 2004] with Ali Bacher's autograph tipped-in; plus 3 titles signed by author Roland Perry. (6) 300 38 Clothing comprising Chris Cairns match-used Gunn & Moore cricket trousers from 1993-94 tour to Australia, signed and endorsed "Ripped Trou Courtesy of Chris Cairns"; Mark Greatbatch match-used Gray Nicolls pair of batting gloves from 1993-94 tour to Australia signed (both); and Darren Lehmann pair of Gray Nicolls batting gloves, from Tasmania v South Australia at Launceston 2001-02 (Lehmann Man of the Match with 85 not out); plus Australian Cricket Tie from 1926 International Cricket Convention. Ex Don Wigan collection. (4 items) 100 39 Ephemera including 'World Championship Cricket, Australian Tour 1968' programme with 6 signatures including Basil D'Oliveira, Wes Hall & Bob Simpson; programmes for Australian Country Cricket Team tours to UK in 1961 & 1965; book "National Cricket" [Christchurch, c1946]. (6) 100 Page:7 Oct 20, 2019

CRICKET - General & Miscellaneous Lots (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 42 Programmes Centenary Test Match Challenge for Derek Randall's Testimonial souvenir programmes (9) with 6 signed by participants including Greg Chappell, Doug Walters, David Hookes & Jeff Thomson; plus Derek Randall Testimonial booklet & dinner menu. Ex Ray Bright collection. (11 items) 50 CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1928-1948 - The Bradman Era 54 Books 'A History of Queensland Cricket' by Hutcheon [Brisbane, 1946]; plus 'At Last! The Quest for the Shield 1926-1995' edited by Falkenmire Brisbane, 1995] signed by Stuart Law. (2) 150

Lot 57 57 1948 'The Invincibles' display with dinner menu with 18 signatures on reverse including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett & Sidney Barnes, window mounted with team photograph, overall 50x85cm. 450 Page:8 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1928-1948 - The Bradman Era (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 58 DON BRADMAN: signature on label affixed to 'Sir Donald Bradman A.C.' cricket bat, mounted in display case with record of Bradman's centuries listed on mount, overall 34x106cm. Limited edition 9/10. With CoA. 300 Page:10 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1928-1948 - The Bradman Era (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 59 DON BRADMAN: Print 'The Don' by Brett Moffatt, signed by Don Bradman & the artisit, limited edition 573/1000, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 72x97cm. 150 62 DON BRADMAN: Signature on piece, window mounted with photograph of Don & Jessie Bradman in 1934, framed & glazed (glass cracked), overall 34x46cm. 75 63 DON BRADMAN: Four displays with slightly faded Don Bradman signatures, including classic photograph of Don Bradman & Bill Ponsford walking out to bat; photograph 'Australian Test Cricketer Don Bradman arrives at Southhampton 31.5.1938'; photograph 'Don Bradman Australian XI Captain 1947-48', all framed & glazed, various sizes. (4) 200 64 DON BRADMAN: Signature on photograph 'Some of the 1948 Australian XI at Balmoral Castle', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 48x40cm. 90 65 DON BRADMAN: Christmas Card 'All Happiness Be Yours At Christmas and Every Day of the New Year from Sir Donald and Lady Bradman', with Don Bradman signature on piece tipped in. 120 66 DON BRADMAN: 'Don Bradman, B. 1908' print by Gilbert, signed by Don Bradman, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 42x61cm. 75 67 DON BRADMAN: Signature on 1997 Australian Legends maxi card. 100

Lot 68 68 DON BRADMAN: 'Don Bradman' print by Brian Clinton, signed by Don Bradman and the artist and numbered 304/1000, published by the Bradman Museum, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 69x97cm. 150 69 LINDSAY HASSETT: 'Gray-Nicolls - David Hookes Powerline' Cricket Bat signed in the ownership position by Lindsay Hasset. [Hassett played 43 Tests 1938-53 including 24 as Australian captain]. 100

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CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1928-1948 - The Bradman Era (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 70 KEITH MILLER: 'Sporting Legends - Keith Miller, Australian Cricketer' print by Brian Clinton, signed by Keith Miller and the artist and numbered 185/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 63x88cm. [Keith Miller played 55 Tests 1946-56, and is widely regarded as Australia's greatest ever all-rounder]. 150 CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1949 Onwards

Lot 74 74 1972-73 Jack Ryder Medal dinner menu for the inaugural medal presentation with 18 signatures including Jack Ryder, Don Bradman, Bill Ponsford, Lindsay Hassett and inaugural winner Ron Bird. Very scarce. 150 77 1977 Centenary Test 'Great Moments' poster, with signatures of captains Greg Chappell & Tony Greig, limited edition 49/550, framed & glazed, overall 112x86cm. 120 78 1977 Centenary Test Print 'Melbourne Cricket Club 1877' with 30+ signatures including Harold Larwood, Denis Compton, Len Hutton, Ted Dexter & Ross Edwards, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 75x58cm. 75

Lot 80 80 1999-2000 Australian team 'The Dominators' display comprising team photograph with 12 signatures including Steve Waugh, Shane Warne, Mark Waugh & Glenn McGrath, limited edition 1473/1500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 61x48cm. 100 82 : 'Easton' cricket bat with 12 signatures of c.1989 Victorian team including Simon O'Donnell, Dean Jones & Shane Warne. 100 Page:13 Oct 20, 2019

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Ex Lot 83 83 RICHIE BENAUD: Pastel portrait 'Richie Benaud' by Sandra Dare, signed by the artisit lower left, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 76x94cm; plus print 'Captain Courageous' by d'Arcy Doyle, signed by Allan Border & the artist (some fading) framed & glazed, overall 76x95cm. (2) 150

Lot 84 84 MICHAEL CLARKE: Signature on '' cricket bat, housed in display case, overall 31x103cm. [Michael Clarke played 115 Tests & 245 ODIs for Australia 2004-2015]. 100 Page:14 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 86 86 DOUG WALTERS: Australian 'Baggy Green' 1969 Test Cap, green wool, embroidered Coat of Arms and '1969' on front, signed inside "Doug Walters". Fine match used condition. [The lovable larrikin Doug Walters played 74 Tests & 28 ODIs for Australia from 1965 to 1981. During the 1969 tour to India, Walters scored 286 runs at 40.86, helping Australia win the series 3-1. The Doug Walters Stand at the SCG (opened 1985, demolished 2007) was named after him]. 10,000

Lot 87 87 DOUG WALTERS: New South Wales Cap, blue wool, with embroidered NSWCA badge on front, signed inside "Doug Walters", fine match used condition. [Doug Walters played 258 first class matches for NSW 1962-81]. 1,000 Page:15 Oct 20, 2019

CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1949 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 88 MARK WAUGH: Print 'Mark Waugh, 1991-2002' by Brian Clinton, signed by Mark Waugh & the artist, limited edition 50/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84x109cm. 75 CRICKET - ENGLAND

Ex Lot 89 89 Autographs collection of 80 different cards signed by England Test Players mounted and identified on 7 sheets, including John Edrich, Graeme Hick, Darren Gough, John Snow, Alan Knott, Graham Gooch, Devon Malcolm & Alec Bedser. (80) 400 Page:16 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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CRICKET - ENGLAND (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 90 W.G.GRACE: Large photograph of Grace batting by Hawkins & Compy of Brighton, with caption 'Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr Grace also used this Bat when he completed his One Hundredth Century also in May 1895', signed at lower right "W.G.Grace 1895", size overall 28x39cm. Some age toning to photograph and mount, otherwise good condition. Together with book 'W.G.' by Robert Low [London, 1997]. [W.G.Grace is considered cricket's greatest ever player. In 1895, at 46 years old, he had a remarkable year and was the sole recipient of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year award, the first of only three times that Wisden restricted the award to a single player, there being normally five recipients] 3,000 CRICKET - INDIA

Lot 93 93 SACHIN TENDULKAR: Signature inside book 'The Making of a Cricketer - Formative years of Sachin Tendulkar in Cricket' by Ajit Tendulkar [Mumbai, 1996]. 250 CRICKET - SRI LANKA

Lot 95 95 MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN: Sri Lanka Cricket Cap, -style, blue with embroidered Sri Lankan Lion badge on front, signed inside by Muttiah Muralitharan. Fine match used condition. [Muttiah Muralitharan played 133 Tests & 350 ODIs 1992-2011, and holds the world record for most wickets in both test and one-day cricket] 1,000 Page:18 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A CRICKET - WEST INDIES

Ex Lot 96 96 Autographs collection of 29 different cards signed by West Indies Test Players mounted and identified on 4 sheets, including Everton Weekes, Seymour Nurse, Michael Holding, Lance Gibbs & Joel Garner. (29) 150 CRICKET - TEAM SHEETS & AUTOGRAPH PAGES

Lot 97 97 1936-37 Australian team, autograph page with 13 signatures including Don Bradman, Stan McCabe, Bill Brown & Ross Gregory. 300 Page:19 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 98 98 1948 Australian team, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Ray Lindwall & Keith Miller; plus the usual handstamp of Sidney Barnes; mounted on A3 page with signed action photograph of Don Bradman. 500 99 1972 Australian team to England, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Ian Chappell, Keith Stackpole & Dennis Lillee. 120 100 1977 Australian team, official team sheet with 16 signatures including Greg Chappell, Rod Marsh, David Hookes & Jeff Thomson. 90

Lot 101 101 1977-78 Australian team, WSC official team sheet with 26 signatures including Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, David Hookes, Dennis Lillee & Doug Walters. Superb condition. 150 Page:20 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

CRICKET - TEAM SHEETS & AUTOGRAPH PAGES (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 102 1960 Commonwealth Tour of Rhodesia and South Africa, official team sheet with 13 signatures including Richie Benaud, Tom Graveney, Fred Trueman & Len Maddocks. Superb condition. 120

Lot 103 103 1936-37 England team, autograph page with 16 signatures including Gubby Allen (captain), Walter Hammond, Bill Voce & George Duckworth. 150

Lot 104 104 1927 New Zealand team, autograph page with 14 signatures including Tom Lowry (captain), 'Curly' Page, Matthew Henderson (very rare autograph) & Herb McGirr. [From the tour to England to decide if NZ was ready for Test cricket: it was a success, and the MCC side visited NZ in the 1929-30 season] 300 Page:21 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 105 105 1931 New Zealand team, autograph page with 13 signatures including Tom Lowry (captain), 'Curly' Page, Stewie Dempster & Bill Merritt; mounted on A4 page with team photograph. [The first tour by a NZ team in which Test matches were arranged]. 250 Page:22 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 106 106 1937 New Zealand team, autograph page with 15 signatures including 'Curly' Page (captain), Martin Donnelly, Walter Hadlee & Merv Wallace; mounted on A4 page with team photograph. [The third NZ team to tour England, and the second to play Test matches]. 150 107 1949 New Zealand team, autograph page with 15 signatures including Walter Hadlee (captain), Martin Donnelly, John Reid & Merv Wallace; mounted on A3 page with team photograph. [The fourth NZ team to tour England, and the most successful to date]. 100 108 1954 Pakistan team to England (the first Tests between the two sides), autograph page with 17 signatures including Abdul Kardar, Imtiaz Ahmad & Hanif Mohammad; plus 1962 official team sheet with 20 signatures including Javed Burki, Hanif Mohammad & Mushtaq Mohammad. (2) 150 Page:23 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 109 109 1977-78 West Indian team, WSC official team sheet with 16 signatures including Clive Lloyd (captain), Joel Garner, Michael Holding & Viv Richards. Superb condition. 150 110 1977-78 World team, WSC official team sheet with 15 signatures including Tony Greig (captain), Zaheer Abbas, Imran Khan & Barry Richards. Superb condition. 150 Page:24 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A FOOTBALL - AUSTRALIAN RULES 134 Footy Folder A3-sized including action photographs in a variety of sizes to A3 (90+); signed items (28) noted Ron Barassi, Allan Jeans, Brian Dixon, Don Scott; Herald-Sun Grand Final lift-outs; 'Football Notes of Len Smith' ex Allan Jeans collection; photocopy of letter to Allan Jeans from John Kennedy; colour facsimiles of team pictures. Ex Ken Piesse library. 200 136 Balance of collection including Hawks flag signed Graham Arthur; Swans cap signed Lance Franklin; Kangaroos cap signed Anthony Steven & Dean Laidley; mini-footballs (11) with signatures including , , , Francis Bourke. (Qty) 100 137 Autographs on various items c.1935-2019 with 70+ signatures noted Ted Whitten, Peter Hudson, Greg Williams, Ron Barassi, 1966 St Killda photograph with 15 signatures, Peter Crimmins, Tommy Hafey, , Bob Pratt. (50+) 200 Page:25 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 141 141 Books (Autographed) 'The Brownlow' edited by Slattery [2003], signed by 18 Brownlow Medallists including Fred Goldsmith, Brian Gleeson, Neil Roberts, , John Schultz, John James, , Ross Smith, Kevin Murray, , & . Ex Ken Piesse library. 200 147 Prints 'The Game That Made Australia - Celebrating 150 Years of Australian Football' by Jamie Cooper, limited edition 766/1500, framed & glazed, overall 101x73cm. 75 Page:26 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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FOOTBALL - AUSTRALIAN RULES (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 154 SOUTH AUSTRALIA - PORT ADELAIDE: Jumper window mounted with 2003 team photograph and team sheet with 40 signatures including Warren Tredrea, Damien Hardwick, Chad Cornes, Peter Burgoyne & , framed & glazed, overall 82x122cm. 150

Lot 163 163 CARLTON: Jumper signed by 2007 team with 30 signatures including Brendan Fevola, Bryce Gibbs & Anthony Koutifides, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 70x87cm. 150 164 CARLTON: Jumper signed by their three first round draft picks - Marc Murphy 2005, Bryce Gibbs 2006 & Matthew Kreuzer 2008, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 78x93cm. 150 165 CARLTON: Print 'Proud History' with 5 signatures - Ron Barassi, David Parkin, Robert Walls, Mike Fitzpatrick & Stephen Kernahan, framed & glazed, overall 82x66cm. Also ' Premiers' board, size 45x90cm. (2) 100 166 CARLTON: Jumper signed by 2019 team with 44 signatures including Patrick Cripps, Sam Docherty & Marc Murphy, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 69x96cm. 150 169 COLLINGWOOD: 1955 Autograph Book with drawing of Magpie on first page, endorsed "Best Wishes to Ross from the Collingwood Football Team 9/6/1955. The Magpies", and numbered 1-33 with beautiful signatures of the players including , Neil Mann, Jack Hamilton, , & coach . Superb condition 200 170 COLLINGWOOD: Pennant, 'VFL Olympic Premiership/ (Olympic Rings)/ Grand Final Souvenir', showing players in their positions, framed & glazed, overall 30x38cm. {Melbourne defeated Collingwood by 73 points in front of a record crowd of 115,902 spectators}. 250 175 COLLINGWOOD: ' - Collingwood' football signed in silver by 5 captains - Lou Richards, , , & . 100 176 COLLINGWOOD: Collingwood jumper signed by c.2000 team, with c.26 signatures including Nathan Buckley, & Gavin Crosisca, framed & glazed, overall 57x79cm. 100 Page:28 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 178 178 ESSENDON: 1940s Autograph Book with pencil signatures of 1944 Essendon team (33) including , & Doug Bigelow. Also a dozen other signatures of no significance. 150 181 ESSENDON: Books including 'Flying Higher: History of the ' by Maplestone [1994 & 1996 editions]; 'Fish Tales' signed by Paul Salmon [2002]; 'Stand Your Ground' signed by Kevin Sheedy [2008]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (18) 100 183 FITZROY: Gerald Brosnan, Signed handwritten letter from 1963 to respected football historian CC Mullen clearing up details of his own career and other players from the first years of the VFL including George Stuckey, Bob Byers, Tod Collins, Albert Thurgood & the McShanes. {Gerald Brosnan played a few games with both Geelong & Essendon in the VFA period, then Ballarat. He played 131 matches for Fitzroy 1900-1909 and was captain of 1904 & 1905 Premiership teams. He later coached University 1910-14 and Melbourne in 1920}. 150

Lot 188 188 FOOTSCRAY: Ephemera collection in two folders, including Noel posters (28 - with 16 signed by players), Harv posters (3), Brocker posters (2), Rogers posters (2), Weg player posters (2); range of photographs with 2 signed - Chris Grant & ; newspapers & articles c1956-2015; local newspapers; 'The Bulldog'; Doug Hawkins 300th game certificate. Inspection will reward. 500 189 FOOTSCRAY: Ted Whitten, two displays with signatures window mounted with photographs, one 34x31cm, other 34x36cm. (2) 100 Page:29 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 192 192 FOOTSCRAY: 'Warriors of the West - Celebrating 75 Years 1925-2000 - Footscray Football Club - ', print by Jamie Cooper, signed by the artist plus Chris Grant, & , limited edition 165/250, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 107x86cm. 200 193 FOOTSCRAY: 'Team of the Century - Western Bulldogs, Footscray Football Club', print by Jamie Cooper, signed by the artist, and marked 'Artist Proof', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 99x68cm. 150 194 FOOTSCRAY: Western Bulldogs clash jumper signed by Luke Beveridge & Easton Wood (Premiership coach & captain). 120 195 GEELONG: Graham 'Polly' Farmer, display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with two action photos, framed & glazed, overall 35x84cm. 100 197 GEELONG: Collection with "ABLETT - Gazza the Great" number plate; signed displays of Gary Ablett Sr & ; 2002 display of Select Geelong cards; 1977 Member's Season Ticket; GFC mobile phone. (6) 150 203 HAWTHORN: c.1997 Hawthorn football with 30 signatures; Jason Dunstall framed display; 'Football Record' for Round 7 1992 when Dunstall kicked 17 goals against Richmond (signed). Also 'Sherrin' football signed Danny Frawley, Brendan Fevola & ; Jack Dyer caricature with faded signature; books on Allan Border & Australia II. 150 204 INTERNATIONAL RULES: Australian jumper from 2005 International Rules tour 'Australia v Ireland, Under 17s - 2005, AIS-AFL Academy', with c30 signatures (some fading) including Marc Murphy, Shaun Grigg, Travis Varcoe & Grant Birchall, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 82x101cm. 120 207 MELBOURNE: Books including '100 Years of Football: The Story of the ' by Taylor [1958]; '125 Years of the Melbourne Demons' by Hobbs [1984]; 'The Grand Old Flag' by Carroll (signed by author) [1999]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (6) 100 210 NORTH MELBOURNE: Books including 'The North Story' by Dowling [1997]; 'Allen Aylett - My Game' signed by Aylett & Ron Barassi [1986]; 'The Clubs - The Complete History of Every Club in the VFL/AFL' [1998]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (7) 100 212 NORTH MELBOURNE: 'The North Story - Special Centenary Premiership Edition', by Dowling [Sydney, 1997], deluxe limited edition 31/250 in slip-case, with 22 signatures including Glenn Archer, Wayne Carey & Anthony Stevens; plus 'The Changi Brownlow' by Roland Perry (signed) [Sydney, 2010]. 150 213 NORTH MELBOURNE: 'North Melbourne Football Club - The Premiership Years', print signed by Glenn Archer, limited edition 468/1000, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 105x47cm. 75 214 NORTH MELBOURNE: North Melbourne jumper signed by club legends & Ross Glendenning. 100 217 RICHMOND: Books including 'Tigerland - The history of the from 1885' by Hansen [1989]; 'The Tigers of Old' by Hogan [1996]; 'The 500 Club - Footy's Greatest Coaches' by Sheedy & Hadfield (signed by Kevin Sheedy) [2004]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (5) 100 Page:30 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 219 219 ST KILDA: 1966 original Weg poster, framed & glazed, with Weg signature on frame, overall 54x70cm. Poor/Fair condition (laid down with some repairs), though looks attractive in frame. 500 221 ST KILDA: St Kilda football jumper signed by 2005 team, with 21 signatures including Lenny Hayes & Austinn Jones, framed & glazed, overall 68x85cm. 100 FOOTBALL - RUGBY LEAGUE 254 MELBOURNE STORM: Flag signed by Cameron Smith & Glenn Lazarus. 50 FOOTBALL - SOCCER 256 Clothing two different Socceroos shirts, both with 'HIRD' on reverse; plus 2007 Toyota Formula 1 shirt signed by Ralf Schumacher. Ex collection. (3) 50 Page:31 Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 260 Golf Balls (Autographed) collection including Stuart Appleby, Brandie Burton, Terry Dill, Fred Funk, Davis Love III, Greg Norman (2), Arnold Palmer (2), Adam Scott, Craig Stadler, Lee Travino, Karrie Webb, etc, also noted Dale Jarrett (Nascar Hall of Fame), eight in perspex display boxes. (40) 300 261 JACK NICKLAUS: 'The Greatest Shot' print by Loyal Chapman, signed by the artist and numbered 47/200, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 54x71cm. 50 HORSE RACING - Pre-1901 302 CARBINE: 'Carbine - Melbourne Cup 1890, Jockey Bob Ramage' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '50/50', size 61x62cm. 200 304 CARBINE: Print 'Carbine - 125th Anniversary 1890-2015', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '14/125', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81x80cm. 300 Page:32 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A HORSE RACING - 1929 to 1932 - The Phar Lap Era

Lot 338 338 1932 Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente Racebook: 'Winter Race Meeting, Sunday March 20, Official Program, Agua Caliente Jockey Club', sent by Phar Lap's jockey, Bill Elliot to his brother in Australia, endorsed on front cover "To Bruce with best wishes from Bill". The page for the Thirteenth Race, The Agua Caliente Handicap marked with the "1st" alongside Phar Lap, and "Time 2-02 4/5 track record". With original envelope postmarked Menlo Park, California 11 days before Phar Lap died. Provenance: Bill Elliot's niece. 10,000 341 PHAR LAP: 'Phar Lap - Melbourne Cup 1930, Jockey Jim Pike' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 5/5', size 61x62cm. 200 Page:33 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 352 352 PHAR LAP: Print 'Phar Lap - Hero to a Nation' by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 30/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 80x114cm. 150 Page:34 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards 353 Balance of collection, noted Tommy J Smith signed display; racebooks (5) including 2012 Melbourne Cup; photographs of Craig Williams & Brett Pebble; race finish photograph. (9) 40 354 Autographs 1981-2000 collection of signed commemorative covers, with signatures including Harry White, Mick Dittman, Malcolm Johnson, Bill Collins, Ron Quinton, George Hanlon, Pat Hyland, Midge Didham, Jack Purtell, Jim Cassidy & Kerrin McEvoy. Mainly Fine condition. (22) 250

Lot 355 355 Autographs Jockey's Breeches signed by 17 of Australia's finest jockeys including Chris Munce (1998 Melb Cup), Glen Boss (2003, 2004, 2005 Melb Cups), Zac Purton, Hugh Bowman (Winx), Darren Beadman (1990 & 1996 Melb Cups), framed & glazed, overall 61x110cm. 500 366 Books 'The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing - Volume One', signed by Harold Freedman (artist) & Andrew Lemon (author), deluxe limited edition 261/300 [Melbourne, 1987]. Superb condition in slip-case. 100 373 Prints 'The History of Racing' by Harold Freedman (1915-99), signed by the artist at lower right and numbered 298/400, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77x114cm. 150 375 Prints, including 'Roy Higgins - The Professor' (signed by Roy Higgins); 'Melbourne Cup Winners 1980-1989'; 'Salute to Darren Beadman'; 'Champions'. All framed, various sizes. (4) 100

Lot 376 376 Print 'The Australian Jockey Club Derby' Great Moments print with signatures of 11 trainers & jockeys including TJ Smith, Jim Cassidy, George Moore & Malcolm Johnson, limited edition 69/500, framed & glazed, overall 110x79cm. 150 384 Racebooks 1965-2018 collection, including 1965 Sandown Inaugural Meeting; 1982 Woodend Final Meting; 1992 Collingwood FC Centenary Raceday; 1995 MV signed Harry White; 2002 Mornington signed Frank Sedgman; 2012 Royal Ascot (Black Caviar); VRC Derby (7). Mainly Fine condition. (32) 150 Page:35 Oct 20, 2019

HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 396 1991 Melbourne Cup: Celebration Dinner menu signed by Let's Elope trainer & jockey Bart Cummings & . Minor toning, though scarce. 100

Lot 407 407 MELBOURNE CUP: Print 'The Greatest Cup Never Run - Celebrating 150 Years of the Melbourne Cup', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'AP 4/4', size 90x45cm. 200

Lot 410 410 BART CUMMINGS: Tooheys New Melbourne Cup promotional silks & cap, the silks signed by legendary 'Cups King' Bart Cummings. 500 411 KERRIN McEVOY: Race Whip signed by Kerrin McEvoy, who is best known for winning three Melbourne Cups - 2000 Brew, 2016 Almandin & 2018 Cross Counter. With CoA. 200 Page:36 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 413 ALMANDIN - 2016 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "17" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2016 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Kerrin McEvoy, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Almandin was bred in Germany, and trained in Australia by Robert Hickmont and ridden by Kerrin McEvoy}. 4,500 Page:38 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 414 AMERICAIN - 2010 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "1" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2010 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Gerald Mosse, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Americain was an American-bred French horse trained by Alain De Royer-Dupre and owned by Melbourne businessmen Gerry Ryan and Kevin Bamford}. 6,000 416 BERNBOROUGH: 'Bernborough - VRC Newmarket Handicap 1946, Jockey Athol Mulley' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/2', size 61x62cm. 200 417 BLACK CAVIAR: Print 'Black Caviar', by Brian Clinton, signed by jockey Luke Nolen, trainer Peter Moody, and the artist and numbered 'A/P 1/4', size 83x63cm. 200 421 BLACK CAVIAR: 'Farewell Black Caviar' poster signed by jockey Luke Nolen & trainer Peter Moody, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 61x51cm. 100 422 DORIEMUS: Large colour photograph, signed on reverse of frame by trainer Lee Freedman & jockey Damien Oliver, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 54x44cm. {Doriemus won the Caulfield & Melbourne Cups in 1995, the eighth of just nine horses to complete the double in the same year}. 100 Page:40 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 423 DUNADEN - 2011 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "3" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2011 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Christophe Lemaire, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Dunaden was a French-trained horse, trained by Mikel Delzangles and owned by Sheikh Fahad al Thani and managed by David Redvers. After winning the Melbourne Cup he went on to win the Hong Kong Vase and the 2012 Caulfield Cup}. 4,500 Page:42 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 425 DUNADEN - 2012 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "1" the original as worn by the horse in the 2012 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Craig Williams, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {After winning the 2011 Melbourne Cup and 2012 Caulfield Cup, Dunaden was top weight in the 2012 Melbourne Cup but finished 14th}. 1,000 Page:44 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 427 FIORENTE - 2013 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "6" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2013 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Damien Oliver, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Fiorente was bred in Ireland and trained in Australia by Gai Waterhouse}. 4,500

Lot 429 429 GREEN MOON - 2012 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "14" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2012 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Brett Pebble, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Green Moon was bred in Ireland and trained in Australia by Robert Hickmont, and owned by businessman Lloyd Williams}. 4,500 432 KIWI: Jockey's cap signed by Jim Cassidy (some fading), with plaque '1983 Melbourne Cup, Kiwi, Jockey Jim Cassidy', window mounted with colour photograph of his Melbourne Cup victory, framed & glazed, overall 50x80cm. 120 433 MAKYBE DIVA: Colour photographs of Makybe Diva winning the 2003 Melbourne Cup (signed by Glen Boss), window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46x36cm; and winning the 2004 Melbourne Cup, framed & glazed, overall 33x23cm. (2) 100 440 PETER PAN: Print 'Peter Pan - Melbourne Cup 1934, Jockey Darby Munro', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/2', size 61x62cm. 200 Page:46 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 442 PRINCE OF PENZANCE - 2015 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "19" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2015 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Michelle Payne, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Prince of Penzance was ridden by Michelle Payne, who became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, now immortalised in the new movie 'Ride Like A Girl'}. 7,000 Page:48 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 443 PROTECTIONIST - 2014 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "5" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2014 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Ryan Moore, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Protectionist was trained by German Andreas Wohler, becoming the first German-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup}. 4,500 Page:50 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 445 REKINDLING - 2017 MELBOURNE CUP: Saddlecloth number "22" the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2017 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Corey Brown, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Rekindling was a British-bred, Irish-trained horse who became the youngest horse in 76 years to win the Melbourne Cup}. 4,500 446 RISING FAST: Print 'Rising Fast - Melbourne Cup 1954, Jockey Jack Purcell, Caulfield Cup 1954, 1955', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1 of 1', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81x80cm. 300 449 SHOCKING - 2010 MELBOURNE CUP: Replica Saddlecloth number "1" for the 2010 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed) Together with four photographs of Shocking winning the 2009 Melbourne Cup, one signed by jockey Corey Brown. {Shocking trained by Mark Kavanagh won the 2009 Melbourne Cup, and ran 18th as topweight in the 2010 Melbourne Cup}. 500 450 STRASBOURG - 2005 MELBOURNE CUP: Replica Saddlecloth number "21" for the 2005 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed), signed by jockey Luke Nolen. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Strasbourg trained by Bart Cummings and ridden by Luke Nolen ran 18th in the 2005 Melbourne Cup, won by the great Makybe Diva for the third year in succession}. 300 452 TERRAVISTA: Saddlecloth number "2" the original as worn by the horse in the 2015 Newmarket Handicap, signed by jockey Hugh Bowman, and with horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. Plus associated racebook. 300 453 TULLOCH: Print 'Tulloch - Jockey Neville Selwood', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/1', size 61x62cm. 200 456 VINTAGE CROP: 1993 MELBOURNE CUP: Beautiful print of the Irish trained horse that became the first overseas runner to win the Melbourne Cup, signed by owner Michael Smurfit, trainer Dermot Weld, jockey Michael Kinane & artist Desmond Snee, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 73x85cm. 300 Page:52 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A MOTOR SPORT 475 Photographs large signed photos of Michael Schumacher & Mika Hakinnen; plus two large unsigned photos of Ayrton Senna. (4) 100 OLYMPIC GAMES

Lot 480 480 1896 Athens Olympics: 'The Olympic Games, BC776 - AD1896', published by Charles Beck [Athens, 1896] text in German & English, rebound in black leather (covers loose and spine missing). Ex Edwin Flack with his name on title page (part guillotined off when book bound). 300 487 1956 Melbourne Olympics: Photograph of MCG during Opening Ceremony with 5 signatures including John Landy, Merv Lincoln, Ian Browne & Judy Patching; plus large reprinted b/w photograph 'Australian Athletic Team, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956' (men only in their Australian blazers). (2) 100 488 1956 Melbourne Olympics: Library of books (11) & magazines (5), including 'Sport in Czechoslovakia' signed by Emil Zatopek [Prague, 1956]; 'Comitetul Olimpic Romin' book in shape of Olympic rings [Bucharest, 1956]; 'Die Olympischen Spiele 1956' [Stuttgart, 1957]; 'Olympische Spiele 1956' by Lechenperg [Munchen, 1957]; 'XVI Olympiade 1956 - Olympische Reiterspiele 1956 in Stockholm' [Frankfurt, 1956]; 'The Modern Olympic Games' by Mezo [Budapest, 1956]. Mainly Good condition. (16) 200 Page:53 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 498 498 1968 Mexico Olympics - Black Power Salute: Rare programme from Tommie Smith's visit to Melbourne in 1967 for 'The Recordbreakers' athletics meet, signed on front cover by Tommie Smith, and on reverse 5 others including Ron Clarke. [Tommie Smith & Australian Peter Norman both ran in the 220 Yards, and at Mexico won gold & silver in the 200m, prior to the famous Black Power salute at the medal ceremony]. 200 503 2000 Sydney Olympics: "Australian Olympic Legend - Dawn Fraser" DNA Authenticated Collector Pins, set of 5 pins in case. Limited edition 930/5000 with signed CoA. 100

Ex Lot 504 504 EDWIN FLACK: Collection including transcripts of 1896 letters from Edwin Flack to his father; invitations (2) re 1914 Olympic Congress in Paris; 1914 letters to Flack from British Olympic Association & Gordon Inglis ( of the Australian delegation); range of letters to Edwin Flack (25), receipts (42 - many for antiques & art), photographs (38 - some original, others reprinted), postcards (2); copy of death certificate; 1935 auction catalogue for his antique furniture & paintings. Many of the photographs & documents used to illustrate the book 'Edwin Flack - The Lion of Athens' by Peter Sweeney [Perth, 2004]. [Edwin Flack was Australia's first Olympian, being its only representative at the 1896 Athens Games, and first Olympic gold medallist, winning both the 800m & 1500m] (100+) 3,000 Page:54 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 505 505 EDWIN FLACK: Signature with 14 others on reverse of a 1912 menu 'Dinner. Given by the Passengers to Captain St.John George & Officers, RMS 'Empire'. Oriental Hotel, Kobe, Japan'. [Australia's first Olympian and first Olympic gold medallist; very rare signature] 800 Page:55 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 507 507 Cards 1996 Intrepid 'ATP Tour Signature Blitz' set [4] Andre Agassi, Mark Philipoussis, Pete Sampras & Goran Ivanisevic, each with signature card, redemtion card & CoA card. 200 508 PAT CASH: Display with headband & T-shirt both signed by Pat Cash & endorsed 'To Eddie', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 90x110cm. 100 Page:56 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COLLECTABLES - GENERAL 509 Collection balance noted booklet 'The Sentry and the Shell Fairy' with illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite; 'JM Barrie's Peter Pan & Wendy' with illustrations by Mabel Lucie Attwell; autograph book with Hubert Opperman & Bruce Small (founder of ); album of 'Punch' magazines; 1977 Silver Jubilee items including metal tray; ship's menus from Orion & Marconi; range of boxes & tins; also coins including Florins (15) & tokens (2). (Qty) 100 AUSTRALIANA 540 Books including 'Victorian Icon - The Royal Exhibition Building' by Dunstan (signed) deluxe limited edition 84/200 [Melbourne, 1996]; 'Windows on Collins Street - A History of the Athaneum Club, Melbourne' by Pacini & Adamson (with 7 signatures) [Melbourne, 2001]; 'Charles Darwin in Australia' by Nicholas & Nicholas (with 2 signatures) [Melbourne, 2008]; 'Victoria the Golden' by Strutt [Melbourne, 1980] (signed Fred Grimwade). (7) 200 AUTOGRAPHS 562 Range comprising Sydney 2000 Australian Gold Medallists sheetlets (16 - one signed by Andrew Hoy); Olympics poster with 16 signatures of gold medal hockeyroos team; sweatshirt signed by George Foreman; cricket cards 'The First Australians' [16]. Fine condition. (34 items) 150

Lot 563 563 Autograph Books (3) with c.200 signatures, the best a c.1946-48 book with theatre & ballet signatures including Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Tommy Trinder & Borovansky Ballet; c.1908-13 autograph book with several sketches & watercolours; 1960s autograph book with 1960s pop including page signed Peter, Paul and Mary. 150

Lot 564 564 c.1914-33 Autograph Book with 40+ signatures, including Snowy Baker (Olympian & movie star), cartoon of a monkey by Jimmy Bancks (best known for his comic strip Ginger Meggs), cricketers Bill Ponsford & Len Darling; footballer Wallace 'Jumbo' Sharland; singer Peter Dawson; actor Thurston Hall; sketch of a jockey by Len Reynolds. 150 Page:57 Oct 20, 2019

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Lot 565 565 c.1946-50 Autograph Book with c.74 signatures, the highlight Alex Gurney with an original "Bluey & Curley" sketch, also noted a watercolour by Roy Hodgkinson, signatures of tennis player Harry Hopman and various radio personalities. 100

Lot 566 566 BALLET RUSSE: c.1937-40s Autograph Book with c.80 signatures, including 49 members of Colonel W de Basil's Ballet Company from the 1939-40 tour of Australia, and some theatre performers including Roy Rene (Mo) & Peter Dawson. {The 1939-40 Ballet Russe were stranded in Australia during WW2, and many decided to stay in Australia, including Kira Bousloff who went on to found the West Australian Ballet}. 300 567 SIR EDWARD 'WEARY' DUNLOP, signature on front cover of booklet 'The Sir Wallace Kyle Oration 1989'; plus NORMAN BANKS signed letter on 'Carols by Candlelight' letterhead. (2) 80 568 1944 menu 'State Dinner to Overseas Delegates of the Empire Parliamentary Association, on their Visit to Tasmania' with 35 signatures including Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Wickham (leader), Earl of Listowel, Spencer Summers & Joe Harris (Canada). 80 569 SIR GEORGE GIPPS, signature on 1840 land purchase document for 4 acres in Alexandria near Sydney. {George Gipps was the 9th Governor of NSW. Gippsland was named in his honour}. 100 570 ALBERT NAMATJIRA, signature on front cover of brochure from Princes Restaurant in Sydney. 100 571 HUBERT OPPERMAN: signature on card 'Hubert Opperman "Oppy", window mounted with colour picture from 'The Australasian', framed & glazed, overall 55x46cm. 100 572 POLITICS: Signed books by politicians/leaders or authors, including 'Decision Points' by George W.Bush (signed) [New York, 2010]; 'John Howard - Lazarus Rising' by John Howard (signed) [Sydney, 2010]; 'East and West' by Chris Patten (signed) [London, 1998]; 'The Forgotten People' by Robert Menzies [Melbourne, 2011] signed by Tony Abbott, John Howard & David Kemp. (12) 150 573 SIGNED BOOKS, noted Charlton Heston, Michael Caine, Jeffrey Archer (7) & Bryce Courtenay. Condition very good. (49) 200 574 VICTORIAN POLITICIANS: Archive of letters to Northcote Council c1890-1937 with duplicated range of signatures including Sir Graham Berry (11th Premier of Victoria), John Cain Sr (34th Premier of Victoria), James Hume Cook, James Membrey, Henry Beard, Frank Brennan, William Evans, Esmond Kiernan, Frank Anstey, Frederick Hickford, William Beckett, Frederick Gray & David Methven. (280) 150 Page:58 www.abacusauctions.com.au Oct 20, 2019

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A MUSIC MEMORABILIA 584 Autographs 1998 Australia Post displays set of 6 containing FDCs signed by Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Masters Apprentices, Normie Rowe, Sherbet, Russell Morris, Col Joye, each framed & glazed, overall 39x47cm. (6) 200 MILITARIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots

Ex Lot 598 598 AVIATION 'WWI Dogfight' original oil painting by B.Drever, signed at base, framed, overall 51x504cm; plus Spitfire print 'Guardians of the Top End' by Robert Taylor (signed), framed & glazed, overall 51x40cm. (2) 150