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Sign, Gem Studios Ballarat, 'Broadway' Gem Pictures
This work was undertaken by Keith Rash.Sign on strawboard for the show Broadway as shown by Gem Pictures. The work is signed "gem" Studios Ballarat.keith rash, signwriting, broadway, gem studios, gem pictures, signwriting, rash -
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Sign, Admission Sign by Keith Rash
The sign may be associated with Gem PicturesWhite admission sign on linen by Keith Rash.rash, keith rash, sign, gem pictures -
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Equipment, Tin of carbon rods
The carbon rods were either used by 'Gem Pictures' or in the study of 'Electricity and Magnetism' at the Ballarat School of Mines. In electricity a current is conducted through carbon rod between the electrode holder and the arc in carbon arc lighting or welding. A carbon rod is also used in batteries. A tin full of carbon rodsOn box found with carbon rods: "Siemens-Planiawerke aktiengesellaschaft fur kohlefabrikate berline-Lichtenberg Made in Germany jede kohle trägt unseren vollen firmenstempel Translation: Siemens Planiawerke A corporation limited by shares producing carbon in Berlin-Lichtenberg Each carbon carries our full company stampballarat school of mines, carbon, carbon rod, arc lighting, electricity, henry sutton, theatre, projector, gem pictures -
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Flyer - Document, W.S. McKee, Printers, Gem Pictures Advertisement, c1920
The advertised feature "Heritage' was released in the United States in August 1920. See an advertisement at http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19210703&id=26tRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TCEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3490,5244641Gem Pictures advertising pamphlets (three of the same on green paper), and Gem Pictures advertising tickets (six of the same: three are printed on green paper and three are printed on orange paper).gem pictures, matty robourt, willard mack, wonders of the sea, electric mirror arc projection -
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Document, Pathe's Pictures - R. Tournouer, Letter from Pathe Pictures to School of Mines, Ballarat, 1911
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University Typed letter to the President and Council of School of Mines Ballarat from Pathe Pictures pathe's pictures, school of mines ballarat, r. tournouer, cinematograph -
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Unknown, Paper bags from Sutton's Music Store
Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886..1 various paper bags with black pictures and red writing .2 white paper bag with blue squares and white writingsuttons everything in sound, suttons, henry sutton, paper bags -
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Postcard - Postcard - Black and white, London Scottish Going to Their Trenches, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops walking along a path.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, western front -
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Print - Tickets, Roll of Theatre Tickets
These tickets were most probably used for 'Gem Pictures' which was operated by the Rash Family.Roll of pink, numbers 'Admit One' tickets which could be purchased for 9 pence. ticket, theatre, film, entertainment, theatre ticket, gem, rash, gem pictures -
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Book, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1931-1937
The Ballarat School of Mines was opening in 1870, and produced the first students' magazine in 1898.Hard-bound Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazines. 1931 Articles: The Beginning of Chemistry; On the Criticism of Pictures Illustrations: Ballarat School of Mines Magazine Committee 1932 Illustrations: Ballarat School of Mines Magazine Committee, Ballarat Technical Artschool by Don Refshauge 1933 Articles: Radium and its Medical Importance 1936 Ilustrations: Ballarat Arch of Victory by Albino Paganetti, Ballarat School of Mines Magazine Committee 1936 advertisements: Cornell's Liver Pillsballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines students' magazine, ballarat arch of victory, albino paganetti, walter cornell, cornell's liver pills, don refshauge, hopwood, chemistry, radium, catherine reed united mine, bendigo -
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Booklet, Daniel A Lord, S.J, Miniature Stories of the Saints Book 3, c1946
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. It was owned by Mrs McGrath of Ascot. This small paper back booklet contains on each page a coloured picture and story of 18 different Catholic saints. The front and back covers have pictures of saints and the front cover contains the title and Book III.On the title page written in green pen - Mrs McGrath. Ascotchatham-holmes family collection, mrs mcgrath, miniature stories of the saints, daniel a lord, catholic saints -
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Postcard - colour, "Tommy At Home in German Dug-Outs, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing English soldiers in german dug-outs during World War One.world war one, harry holmes, dug outs, troops, english dugouts -
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Booklets, Melbourne Movie Club
Mirrabooka means Southern Cross. The Melbourne Movie Club was established for those interested in Moving Pictures and all its branches. 'A place to go to spend a few leisure hours, a select dance, parties, picnics, amusements, to learn the art of picture acting and make up, to take part in the Company's productions, dramatic art, to have a jolly good time, etc.' The Melbourne Movie Club has a spacious premises at 184 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, with a floor space of 10,000 square feet, where scenes and sets were erected for the use of Club Members. The Club had full moving picture producing equipment such as big light plant, stage effects, scenery, and cameras. The Melbourne Movie Club saw themselves ad the nursery and basis for a National Film Industry. .1) The secretary was Burnard W. Morey (AICA), the director was L. Morton, and the Managing director of Mirrabooka Films was James Weston. .2) The Managing Director was Louis Morton, the director was Ivan Morton, the Manager Robert Spencer and the organiser and Producer was W. Winford.Two booklets relating to the Melbourne Movie Club. .1) Eight page white booklet of the Melbourne Movie Club - The Mirrabooka Films Pty Ltd. The booklet discusses the place of film in Australia. .2) Eight page pink booklet of the Melbourne Movie Club.melbourne movie club, movie, theatre, james weston, mirrabooka, mirrabooka films, burnard morey -
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Documents, Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library Receipt
During the late 1920s Edwin Rash, father of Keith Edwin Rash, toured moving pictures around central Victoria under the name 'Gem Pictures'. Two receipts from Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. Payment received from Mr E. Rashgordon mechanics' institute and free library, keith edwin rash -
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Image (printed), Gem Pictures Brochure
Scan of a pink Gem Pictures brochuretheatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, stop that man, galloping fury -
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Image, Creswick Pictures Coming Soon
Scan of a sign 'Creswick Pictures Coming Soon'. This sign was associated with Gem Pictures.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, creswick pictures -
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Image, Gem Pictures Tonight! Special Attraction!
Scan of a sign 'Gem Pictures Tonight! Special Attraction!'. This sign was associated with Gem Pictures.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures -
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Image, Gem Pictures Concession Ticket
Scan of a sign 'Gem Pictures Concession Ticket'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, concession ticket, ticket -
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Image, Gem Pictures 'Wonders of the Sea' and 'Heritage'
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures Wonders of the Sea and Heritage.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, wonders of the sea, heritage -
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Image, Gem Picture 'The Shop-Walker'
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'The Shop Walker' featuring Charlie Chaplin.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, concession ticket, charlie chaplin, the shop-walker -
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Image, Linton Cricket Club Grand Picture Entertainment, 1929, 13/04/2019
Scan of a ticket for Gem Pictures grand picture entertainment at the Linton Cricket Club.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, linton cricket club, ticket -
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Image, Empire Day Grand Picture Night, 1927, 20/05/1927
Scan of a ticket for Gem Pictures Empire Day Grand Picture Night.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, ticket, empire day, r. wall, h.j. christian -
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Image, Skipton Mechanics' Institute and Free Library Receipt, c1933, 16/05/1933
Scan of a receipt from the Skipton Mechanics' Institute and Free Library Receipt. The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, skipton mechanics' institute and free library, receipt -
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Image, Carngham Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1929, 26/11/1929
Scan of a receipt from the Carngham Mechanics' Institute . The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, receipt -
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Image, Gordon Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1927, 14/12/1927
Scan of a receipt from the Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, receipt -
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Image, Smeaton Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, 1928, 14/11/1928
Scan of a receipt from the Smeaton Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, receipt, smeaton mechanics' institute and free library -
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Image, Gem Pictures 'Hold Your Man'
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'Hold Your Man'..theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, hold your man -
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Image, Gem Pictures 'Good Morning Judge'
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'Good Morning Judge'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, good morning judge -
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Image, Gem Pictures 'Vengeance of the Deep'
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'Vengeance of the Deep'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, vengeance of the deep -
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Image, Borough of Creswick Receipt, 1928, 31/07/1928
Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'Vengeance of the Deep'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, creswick, edwin rash -
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Image, Cinematograph Operator's Permit, 1930, 16/08/1930
Scan of a permt for Gem Pictures to operate within a 60 mile radius of Ballarat.1 hereby permit Edwin Rash of 2 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, to carry on the work of a cinematograph operator subject to the following conditions:- This permit shall entitle the holder to operate this how touring show (The Gem Pictures) within a radius of sixty miles of Ballarat, for a period of three months from date.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, edwin rash, cinematograph operators' permit