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Mont De Lancey
Book, Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Department, The Methodist School Hymnal, Early 1900's
A Methodist School Hymnal book for use in schools in Australasia for the moral training of children. A thin black paperback vinyl covered vintage copy of The Methodist School Hymnal. The title is stamped into the front cover with a rectangular lined shape around it. There is a Preface, able of Contents, Index of First Lines, Appendix and Australasian Supplement. Pp 256.On the back left end paper is a child's pencil drawing of a face.religious books, hymn books, hymns, hymnals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 5/01/1962 12:00:00 AM
Ballarat No. 31 covered on below windows with posters for Morton's Circus, ads for 'To-Nite'. Has Castrol and footrest shoes? roof ads. Tram travelling down Lydiard St, towards station, just left Seymour St. loop, following another bogie car. Both trams have dash canopy lights with small white strip. No. 31 showing 'SPECIAL' on destination.SEC Ballarat No. 31 with Morton's Circus Posters, Lydiard St. North, 5/1/62' in blue inktramways, trams, ballarat, morton's circus, lydiard st., seymour st. loop, tram 31 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
This photograph was taken in the early 1900s, documenting a boy standing beside a large circus elephant with painted polka dots, from a travelling circus which visited Beechworth.This photograph provides insight to the especially noteworthy events and attractions, such-as the travelling circus, that were enjoyed by Beechworth residences during the early 1900s. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: 3414entertainment album, beechworth, burke museum, circus, elephant, travelling circus -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Printed in the late 1880s, the postcard features a photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton (professionally known as General Tom Thumb) and his wife, Lavinia Warren Stratton. Accompanying this image are a pair of black calf boots. Charles Sherwood Stratton and Lavinia Warren Stratton were American performers who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum. They each participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations. Both Charles and Lavinia gained international fame for their successful careers and small physical stature. Charles and Lavinia performed in Australia in August 1870. The duo were joined by their touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. They performed at three evening events and two matinees in Beechworth during this time. Charles, Lavinia, P. T. Barnum and the circus inspired the musical drama film, "The Greatest Showman" (2017).The postcard is historically significant due to Charles Sherwood Stratton's status as an internationally renowned performer. It also provides insight into the arts in Victoria during the late nineteenth century, illustrating the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Obverse: A pair of General Tom Thumb's boots presented to / the town of Beechworth, where he and three other / dwarfs gave 3 night & 2 matinee performances 1870 / General Tom Thumb toured Europe as the star of / Barnum's famous circus giving impersonation acts / He was a great favourite of Queen Victoria / He was then 34 years old and 31 inches high / His wife was 34 inches / Reverse: 3706 / POST / CARD / KODA / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / KODAK / KODAK / A02450 /entertainment album, general tom thumb, charles sherwood stratton, lavinia stratton, circus, p.t. barnum, barnum and bailey circus, arts, performance, recreation, entertainment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; WIRTH BROTHERS' CIRCUS PROGRAM
A green paper programme for Wirth Brothers' Circus which also contains many advertisements. On the front cover is an advertisement for Clarkson Ltd., Rundle Street, Adelaide. Under the advertisement are the words ' Wirth Brothers' Circus. Official Programme. Sole Proprietors - Wirth Bros. Ltd. This Programme is subject to alteration.' Underneath is an advertisement for Conrad's Meat. Pritchard Bros., Printers, 113 Gawler Place, Adelaide. Inside the covers are pages with the program surrounded by many advertisements. C. early 1900sprogram, theatre, wirth brothers' circus, lydia chancellor, collection, program, circus, entertainment, advertisements, wirth brothers circus -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 22 April 1957
Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Wirths Circus and wagon taking part in procession. Written on side of wagon ' Wirths Circus & Zoo'Colorclipevent, entertainment, bendgio easter fair procession, 1950s. bendigo easter fair 22/4/1957. wirths circus & zoo wagon procession. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
The photograph is a reproduction of a lantern slide produced in 1880. The image depicts a circus arriving in town. The wagons are being pulled by an elephant.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 3291 / A03291 /entertainment album, circus, beechworth, 1800s, lantern slide, elephants, animals, performance, entertainment -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Clothing - Boots
General Tom Thumbs (Charles Stratton) Boots that he left in Beechworth during a visit to the Goldfields in 1870. Tom Thumb was a performer with the American Phineas Taylor Barnum's circus troupe that toured the world. Pair brown leather knee-high boots, leather lining and sole. Stacked leather heel and decorative embossing on front.tom thumb, boots, burke museum, circus, phineas taylor barnum, beechworth, goldfields -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Pamphlet - Wirth Bros show pamphlets, May 18 1898
The pamphlet was found under the floorboards during works to the building Damaged and weathered pamphlets for a Circus and Show by the Wirth Bros Various text and illustrations depicting the activities of the show including horses, tigers and elephants and monkeys. 18th May 1898 historic newspaper, 1898, warracknabeal court house -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken in the late 1800s, depicted is a portrait of Charles Sherwood Stratton (professionally known as General Tom Thumb). He is dressed in a formal suit. Charles Sherwood Stratton was an American performer who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The show was founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum in 1871. Charles participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations. He gained international fame for his successful career and small physical stature. Charles performed in Australia in August 1870. He was joined by his touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. The "Australian Tom Thumb", real name John David Armstrong, made his "audaciously competitive" stage debut alongside Charles when the circus performed at the Prahran Popular Entertainments in Melbourne. Charles, P. T. Barnum and the circus inspired the popular musical drama film, "The Greatest Showman" (2017).The photograph is historically significant due to Stratton's status and legacy as an internationally renowned performer. Furthermore, the record relates to the history of performance in Victoria during the late nineteenth century. It illustrates the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 3712 /entertainment, entertainment album, general tom thumb, circus, performance, arts, recreation, lavinia warren stratton, charles sherwood stratton, 1800s, portrait, p. t. barnum, barnum & bailey circus -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Card - Carte de Visite, 1864
The carte de visite features a photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton (professionally known as General Tom Thumb) and his wife, Lavinia Warren Stratton. The image was taken in Paris, France in 1864. Charles Sherwood Stratton and Lavinia Warren Stratton were American performers who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum in 1871. They each participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations. Both Charles and Lavinia gained international fame for their successful careers and small physical stature. The duo performed in Australia in August 1870. They were joined by their touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. The "Australian Tom Thumb", real name John David Armstrong, made his "audaciously competitive" stage debut alongside the popular Stratton couple when the circus performed at the Prahran Popular Entertainments in Melbourne. Charles, Lavinia, P. T. Barnum and the circus inspired the musical drama film, "The Greatest Showman" (2017).The carte de visite is historically significant due to Charles Sherwood Stratton's status as an internationally renowned performer. In a general sense, it also provides insight into the arts in Victoria during the late nineteenth century, illustrating the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time. The record's historical significance is further enhanced by its medium as a "carte de visite"; a specific photographic method popularised in the nineteenth century. The record has a valid interpretive capacity for those interested in history and museum studies. It develops our understanding of the sensationalised "human curiosities" exhibition genre that was championed by the West during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Considering the record's historic context, it is a useful resource for discussing the ethics of representing live human beings for entertainment in a public exhibition context.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Obverse: General Tom Thumb and Wife, / in the identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis / Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie, at the Palace of / the Tuilleries, Nov. 29, 1864 / Reverse: 3707 / Compliments of / Charles SStratton. / Lavinia Warren Stratton. / Published by / E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. / CA / 591 Broadway New York. / MANUFACTURERS / of the best / PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS / A02539 /entertainment, entertainment album, circus, general tom thumb, australian tom thumb, charles stratton, lavinia stratton, performance, arts, carnival, p. t. barnum, melbourne, prahran, john david armstrong, film -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1870
Taken in 1870, the photograph depicts Charles Sherwood Stratton (known professionally as General Tom Thumb), Lavinia Stratton, George Washington Morrison Nutt (known professionally as Commodore Nutt), and Huldah Pierce Warren Bump (known professionally as Minnie Warren). They are all dressed in identical costumes worn in 1864 before Emperor Louis Napoleon and Empress Eugenia in Paris. Charles, Lavinia, George and Huldah were all American performers who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum. They each participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations, gaining international fame for their successful careers and small physical stature. The group performed in Australia in August 1870. They were joined by their touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. Beechworth hosted the circus for three evening shows and two matinees.The photograph is historically significant due to the internationally renowned status of the four individuals pictured. In a general sense, it also provides insight into the arts in Victoria during the late nineteenth century, illustrating the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time. The record's historical significance is further enhanced by the attire worn by the individuals in the photograph, and these garments' connections to Emperor Louis Napoleon and Empress Eugenia.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 4732.1 / General Tom Thumb + wife / Colonel Nutt + Minnie Warren / (?) / Beechworth / 1870 /entertainment album, general tom thumb, lavinia warren, commodore nutt, minnie warren, circus, p.t. barnum, barnum and bailey circus, beechworth, 1800s, performance, arts -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Ballarat 1853-54, c1904
Black and white panoramic view of Ballarat as it was in 1853-1854. A large circus tent is a focal point. .ballarat, tents, circus tent, goldfield -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - GOLDEN SQUARE SECONDARY COLLEGE COLLECTION: YEAR BOOK 2004, 2004
Golden Square Secondary College '''Indicator'' Year Book 2004 Circus Cover Theme Creative Learning.bendigo, education, golden square secondary history, 258, y86 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Resball: Carnival. March 16th, 2016
The Resball carnival was held on March 16th, 2016 at the Albert Coates Complex, and poster were displayed around the university to advertise it's event: 7:30 pm - 12:00 am. Residents Free: Tickets available from the FedUni Living Office. Non Residents $15: Tickets available from the FedUni Store. Dress Formal: Bus Leaving City Residences 7 pm. Entry between 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm = no tickets at the door - no passouts - This is a fully licensed events - Proof of age, res ID and valid ticket required - Management reserve the right to refuse entry. A small poster with bright colours, stars on the border, images of circus tents with flags, and writing advertising the Resball for 2016.FedUniLiving, Federation University Australia, ResFest 2016. Catalogue no. '23154' written on back in Pencilresball, feduniliving, federation university australi, resfest 2016, poster, carnival, student residence, albert coates complex -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Artwork, other - Scroll, pen and ink, A Queer Place
The artwork is compiled by putting art sheets againts each other on a yellow wash background. It is more than 3 metres long with the start on the left and finish on the right. This scroll portraits Peter O'Neil's ruminations on Vietnam war and the damaging effect on him.THE QUEER PLACE, "VIET-NAM THE CIRCUS WITH TOO MANY CLOWNS", "INEXPLICABLE VIET-NAM"1 rar, art work, peter o'neill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Former Naval Drill Hall, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, c. 1998
Three colour photographs of the brick work on the former Naval Drill Hall, 40 Bay Street (now the rehearsal space of Circus Oz)built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Jan 1996
Commissioned and art directed by the Port Festival Committee for 1996 festivalFour colour poster for the Port Melbourne Festival Feb. 24,25 1996 'Summer Circus Celebration', utilising abstract painting by an art student from a local schoolcelebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Comedy to make the headlines, 1985
Three original comedies will be staged in the finals of the Nunawading one-act playwriting competition. Titles - The Blooding of Nunawading; Better the devil you know; Suburban circus. With photo.drama, plays, nunawading arts council, nunawading historical society, murrie, linzie, brewer, graeme, fox, cenarth, nunawading one-act playwriting competition, carlson, judy, mitchell, brown, noel, evans, mark, wood-ingram, matthew, waayers, david, arkland, michael, ray -
Public Record Office Victoria
Deposition, 26 January 1855
VA 2825 Attorney-General's Department (previously known as the Law Department)Eureka Stockade:Depositions VPRS 5527/P Unit 2, Item 8trial, circus -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Crowd watching Circus Oz performers on the trapeze, Port Melbourne Festival, Edwards Park, David Thompson, 23 Feb 1997
Photos taken by Mayor's husband, David ThompsonFrom a series of colour photos taken in Edwards Park at the 1997 Port Melbourne Festival: Sequence of crowd watching as Circus Oz performers and trainees perform on the trapeze - Esplanade East in the backgroundcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, circus oz -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Port Melbourne Festival, Jan 1998
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year in Bay Street.)Preliminary promotional flyer for Port Melbourne Festival, 1 March 1998arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading One Act Play Writing Competition, 1985
Invitation to the Festival Performance and Award Night of the One Act Play writing competition. With program of the three original comedies presented - Better The Devil You Know; The Blooding of Nunawading and Suburban Circus - to be performed on the theme, Life in Nunawading.drama, nunawading arts council, nunawading historical society, nunawading one act playwriting competition, foot, martin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: ENTRY FORM TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 1994, Sunday 3rd April, 1994
Folded entry form, blue print on white, for SCN TV torchlight Procession - the how, what when and where of the 1994 SCN ( Southern Cross Network ) RV torchlight Procession Sunday 3rd April, 6.30 p.m. Circus Bendigobendigo, bendigo easter fair, easter fair society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: BENDIGO EASTER FAIR 1994 FLYER
Fold up flyer for the Bendigo Easter Fair 1994. On the front the Sandhurst Trustees logo and the words Circus Bendigo in yellow in a blue rectangular box. At bottom right inside a circle a drawing of a dragon and the words Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fair. As you unfold the flyer the list of the events.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair