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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Poster - Advertising poster, Boomba, 2006
... in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian... at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society ...The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on April 10th and 11th 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events. Taking place over the Easter long weekend, the Bendigo Easter Fair features events throughout the City of Greater Bendigo and celebrations culminate in a parade through the streets on Easter Sunday. In 1892, large processional dragons became an integral part of the annual parade. The three principal golden dragons are Loong (1892–1970), Sun Loong (1970–2019) and Dai Gum Loong (2019–present), housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter Fair and continues to support the City of Greater Bendigo’s largest festival. Each year the City produces a poster to advertise the upcoming fair and this one from 2006 had the theme Boomba which may have been a play on the word Moomba, a Melbourne festival which takes place annually in March. Advertising poster for the Bendigo Easter Festival 2006. Boomba is written in linked letters in the centre of the poster. Information about festival highlights bottom of poster.Sandhurst Trustees / Bendigo Easter Festival / 14 - 17 April 2006 / Boomba sandhurst trustees, city of greater bendigo easter fair, city of greater bendigo tourism, moomba, city of greater bendigo events -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Poster, Bendigo Easter Fair, 1943
... . The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter.... The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter ...The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on 10th and 11th April, 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events taking place over the Easter long weekend. Its purpose was to raise funds in aid of two local charities; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair features events throughout the City with celebrations culminating in a parade on Easter Sunday. The parade features a variety of commercial and community groups including a large processional dragon which has been an integral part of the annual parade since 1892. The three principal golden dragons featured over the past 130 years are Loong (1892–1970), Sun Loong (1970–2019) and Dai Gum Loong (2019–present) which are housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter Fair and continues to support the City of Greater Bendigo’s largest festival. Each year the City produces a poster to advertise the upcoming fair and this one from 1943 reflects the war time sentiment which existed by featuring service men and women as well as the Chinese dragon. Commercially printed colour poster advertising the Bendigo Easter Fair featuring a woman riding a chinese dragon on the left hand side of print with two smaller images, one of service man in uniform bottom left and woman factory worker top right. The title appears in red lettering at top with details of the events appearing in the centre and lower sections on the right.Bendigo Easter Fair / 1943 / Carries On / and again invites all to keep smiling in the Nation's testing time, as all unite to aid its Charities. / Easter Saturday / April 24th / Monster Spectacular Street Carnival / and Popular Girl Contest / Easter Sunday / April 25th / Attend the specially patriotic Band gathering / in the upper reserve / See the unique oriental awakening / of the dragon at the Chinese Quarters / Patriotism, Pageantry, Music, and / Special Features throughout the Fair city of greater bendigo easter fair, mayor michelsen, bendigo chinese dragon, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo events -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Research Football Club float, Ersilac Parade, Easter Show, Eltham c.1959, 1960
Celebrating Research Football Club's 1959 Premiership. From the mid-1950s the Eltham Horse and Pony Club held the Eltham Easter Fair at Eltham Park (now Eltham Lower Park). In the late 1950s the fair was named ERSILAC and included a procession along Main Road from the town centre to the park.Black and white photographersilac, fairs, festivals, floats, football, eltham, easter, research (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.4 No.7 : March 1983
Kew Festival 1983 (Events; Short Story Award; Community Service Awards; Prince & Princess; International craft village) / p1&3. Near Kew Junction circa 19051 (postcards; Genevieve Edmonds; Laurie Kohlmayer) / p1. Kew Recreation Programme / p1. Youth Group (East Kew Uniting Church) / p2. Kew Library / p2. Festival 'newcomer' (Philip Brady) / p3. Multicultural concert / p3. Come to the fair!!! (Autumn Fair; Carnsworth-Garoopna) / p3. Kew Philharmonic Society / p3. A toy library for Kew / p3. R.A.A.V. Self Help Group (Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria) / p3. East Kew Uniting Church (events) / p4. Native Plant Group / p4. Kew Lioness Club / p4. Kew (Daytime) Gardening Club / p4. Kew Young Liberals / p4. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p4. Easter Services at Uniting Church East Kew / p4. Kew Garden Club / p4.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionKew Festival 1983 (Events; Short Story Award; Community Service Awards; Prince & Princess; International craft village) / p1&3. Near Kew Junction circa 19051 (postcards; Genevieve Edmonds; Laurie Kohlmayer) / p1. Kew Recreation Programme / p1. Youth Group (East Kew Uniting Church) / p2. Kew Library / p2. Festival 'newcomer' (Philip Brady) / p3. Multicultural concert / p3. Come to the fair!!! (Autumn Fair; Carnsworth-Garoopna) / p3. Kew Philharmonic Society / p3. A toy library for Kew / p3. R.A.A.V. Self Help Group (Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria) / p3. East Kew Uniting Church (events) / p4. Native Plant Group / p4. Kew Lioness Club / p4. Kew (Daytime) Gardening Club / p4. Kew Young Liberals / p4. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p4. Easter Services at Uniting Church East Kew / p4. Kew Garden Club / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Programme - Booklet, Greensborough Inter Church Council, Greensborough Interchurch Council. The way of the cross. Good Friday 09/04/1993, 09/04/1993
The Greensborough Interchurch Council held a Way of the Cross service on Good Friday 09/04/1993. Includes 2 newspaper clippings of the community fair held on 27/03/1993 also organised by the Interchurch Council.8 p., black text on white paper, blue cover, stapled in top left corner.greensborough interchurch council, church services, easter, way of the cross -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Mayor's Ball, 1910
David Andrew was born in Castlemaine in 1866 and moved with his family to Bendigo in 1871. He took over his fathers auctioneering business which was situated on the corner of Hargreaves and Williamson Streets in 1893. David Andrew married Myra Swan McIntyre in 1888 and they had two children. After the death of Myra in 1892 aged 27 he married Myra's younger sister Clare and together they had a further two children. David Andrew was a prominent member of the old Bendigo Caledonian Society, Captain of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, a member of the Bendigo Masonic Lodge and for many years Secretary of the Easter Fair. He served as a Councillor from 1904 - 1925 and Mayor 1909 - 10 and 1913 - 14.Event program for the Mayor's Ball. Gold and purple print on white and cream card. Half fold with menu and wine list inside. Back cover has portrait of both the Mayor and Mayoress.Front cover: Mayor's Ball / 1910 / (Picture: City of Bendigo Coat of Arms) / MENU / Cr. D ANDREW, Mayor. / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO, / July 1910.bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, councillor david andrew, mayor andrew, bendigo caledonian society, bendigo masonic lodge, mayoress myra andrew, clare andrew, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of greater bendigo events -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000c
Colour photograph showing Krystal McDearmid, Alexander Thompson, Matilda Morrizzi during Easter Bonnet Competition at Red Cross Easter Fair Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, childrens services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/04/2000 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph showing Arthur McDiarmid and Larney Lamers during Decorated Bicycle Competition at Red Cross Easter Fair Lakes Entrance Victoriachildrens services, people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - Travel News from Victoria, Australia
Eight pages newsletter produced by travel news, bendigo easter fair, 1973 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bendigo Easter Fair
12 X small coloured photos of Bendigo Easter Parade 1970's: 10 of the photos are of floats in the parade, including McDonalds, Victoria Bitter, Home & Hospital for the Aged (with a grey rabbit), Revival Centres of Australia 2 of the photos are of the Chinese Assoc with a dragonphotographs, bendigo easter parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photographs - Bendigo Easter Parade Floats 1993
12 X coloured photos, Bendigo Easter Parade floats, 1993photographs, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - CUTTING SUN LOONG
Cutting from a newspaper showing photograph of Sun Loong in Easter Fair parade at Charing Cross along with a brief history of dragon.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EASTER FAIR TICKET 1908, 1908
Bendigo Easter Fair Sports and Carnival ticket 1908, admit to grounds & grand stands Easter Monday April 20th , Tuesday Wednesday 21st & 22nd Complimentary Mrs Heap.H.M. Marks, General Secretary.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SOUVENIR PHOTOGRAPHS OF BENDIGO, 1800's
Loose copies of coloured photographs of, Bendigo Fernery, Town Hall, Easter Fair Procession, Post Office & Albert Bush's Store circa late 1800's.W.T.P.& Co.bendigo, buildings, civic buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOUVENIR 1900, 1900
Front cover of a souvenir booklet from the 1900 Bendigo Easter Fair showing photographs of the Mayor Cr S.H.McGowan & Cr H.M.Marks, Hospital & Asylum, on reverse photo of Easter Fair and Chinese Committees, written in ink Mrs E M Bell 22 Victoria St Bendigo.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EASTER FAIR PROGRAMME 1983, 1983
Easter In Bendigo 1983, 24 page booklet containing programme of events, advertisements & history of Bendigo Easter Fair, colour photograph of Sun Loong on front cover.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR PINS
2 Bendigo Easter Fair stick pins, dark blue enamelled banner with gold lettering Bendigo Easter Fair, attached to back is a 5cm stick pin plus a bar for attaching ribbon.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR BADGE 1935, 1935
Bendigo Easter Fair Treasurer badge 1935, blue cardboard shield with dark blue writing, on back written in ink Mr.W.Trevena. Mundy St Bendigo.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1924, 1924
Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1924, blue enamelled circle worded Bendigo Easter Fair around gold Bendigo coat of arms on red enamel topped with gold wings and a red enamelled Maltese cross, suspended from a blue pin bar reading Bendigo 1924.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDALS 1923, 1923
2 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1923, Bendigo coat of arms in gold on red enamel encircled by blue enamel ring in shape of belt with wording Bendigo Easter Fair above a blue banner dated 1923, suspended by a ring from a pin bar in blue enamel and gold lettering reading Committee.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDALS 1922, 1922
3 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1922, oval shaped blue enamelled ring with wording Bendigo Easter Fair around letters BEF in gold topped with Australian coat of arms, suspended from a blue enamelled pin bar with Bendigo 1922 on front.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - EASTER FAIR COMMITTEE MEDAL 1917, 1917
2 x 1917 Easter Fair Committee medal 1917, grey metal shield shaped with wording Easter Fair Committee 1917.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDALS 1914, 1914
2 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1914, a circle of red enamel with wording B.E.F Charity For All with a white flag with blue cross in centre with date 1914, topped with Bendigo coat of arms, suspended from a green ribbon attached to a Navy blue enamelled bar with pin and wording Bendigo Easter Fair.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDALS 1913, 1913
3 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1913 in the shape of a cross in red enamel with wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1913 depicted in centre in gold a man and woman panning for gold, topped with a blue enamel banner reading For Charity, suspended from a pinned bar one reading Sports , one Committee and one missing its bar.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1912, 1912
2 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1912, blue enamelled circle around a white enamelled shield with red cross, wording reads Bendigo Easter Fair 1912, suspended by a purple ribbon from a pinned bar with blue enamel and wording In Charitys Cause.Newmanevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR 1911, 1911
Pin bar for Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1911, gold with white enamel and reading Bendigo 1911, no ribbon or medal.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1910, 1910
3 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1910, gold coloured with enamelled sections in navy blue, white and red, red cross in centre & wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1910, one is attached to a pinned bar (ribbon missing) with blue enamel and reads In Charitys Cause. One has letters AE scratched on back.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1909, 1909
2 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1909, gold coloured with red cross in centre topped with a Navy blue ribbon worded Bendigo Easter Fair 1909, suspended by a burgundy ribbon from a pinned bar with heart shape with word Charity.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1908, 1908
2 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1908, oval shaped with white enamel outer ring worded In Charitys Cause, blue enamelled centre with letters BEF above a coat of arms (undecipherable) topped with gold wings and a red Maltese cross, at base a Navy blue banner reading 1908.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1901, 1901
Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1901, gold coloured ring with wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1901 with Bendigo coat of arms in centre topped with a crown, a banner on bottom with words For Charity, suspended by a red ribbon from a pinned banner reading Bendigo 1901.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair