Document. Handwritten rhyming verse in eight lines titled ''ODE TO THE HON A. J. HAMILTON''. Verse is unsigned. Sketch of a cat below the verse.performing arts, elocution, handwritten verse

Document. Sheet of green paper with rhyming verse written on both sides, Signed Alex J.Hamilton 10/8/05.performing arts, elocution, handwritten verse

Document. Six sheets of green paper with reviews from newspapers, handwritten beneath the names of local newspapers (Bendigo Region) and towns. Reviews are of the performances of Alex J. Hamilton.performing arts, elocution, newspaper reviews

Document. Sheet of writing green paper with views of Bendigo along one side and Bendigo printed on top edge. Letter is addressed ''Dear Lyle'' inviting him to visit while a mutual friend is there. Signed K.A.and Lil. Envelope addressed to Mr Batger C/o Connolly's Bendigo.performing arts, elocution, letter and envelopepersonal

Document. Post card to O and G Harris from Brisbane. B&W photo of Queensland National Anzac Memorial, Brisbane.performing arts, elocution, post card

Document. Red ticket for performance of ''MAMMON'', Friday September 21, 1900 at Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. ''Mr & Mrs Leighton'' printed on bottom cut edge. Newspaper clipping glued on back with a review of a concert at the Masonic Hall. Program included Mr A. Hamilton.performing arts, elocution, theatre ticket

Document. Green bi-fold concert program for concert at Guildford. Proceeds to Guildford Hospital. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Pink card lecture program for the Bendigo Philosophical Society. Reverse side has programme for a ''Conversatione'' at the Town Hall.performing arts, elocution, lecture syllabus

Document. Four page membership card for N.S.W. Railway and Tramway Musical Society. Name written in ink, ''Mr J. Goodridge''. Bass. Back page missing. Inside page includes Officers and Rules.performing arts, elocution, membership card booklet

Document. Green theatre ticket for a performance of ''MELBA'' at the Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo, on Friday Dec 19 1902. Back Gallery. Five Shillings. Name printed in purple ink on ticket '' George Musgrove''.performing arts, elocution, theatre ticket

Document. Paper tickets ''One Night Only'' Friday Dec 12, 1902. Two copies.performing arts, elocution, theatre ticket

Document. Four Stage Tickets for ''Austral Competitions''. 1. Blue; Princess Theatre Monday Afternoon. 2. White; Monday Night. 3. Red; Princess Theatre Thursday Night. 4. Business Card, ''Frederic A. King''.Hon.Secretary, The Austral Society, Bendigo. Written in pencil on the back, ''Admit to Stage during Season, F A King''performing arts, elocution, stage tickets

Document. Pink invitation to Mr Alex Hamilton from Mr & Mrs B Sluyterman to a farewell evening at the Town Hall for Miss J.Redpath.performing arts, elocution, invitation

Document. Invitation for ''At Home'' for the Earl and Countess of Chesney, Royal Princess Theatre, November 1903.performing arts, elocution, invitation

Document. Invitation for Mr L. Batger to the wedding of Maggie Watson to Mr W S Gentle, September 11, 1901 at the Forest St Wesleyan Church. Envelope addressed to L Batger ESq, Quarry Hill.performing arts, elocution, wedding invitation and envelope

Document. Invitation to a Social Evening at the ANA Hall 30/11/03 to Mr Hamilton to attend to farewell Miss Ethel Collins, who was departing for W.A. to marry Mr Robert Salter. Newspaper report of the evening posted inside the invitation.performing arts, elocution, invitation

Document. Wedding invitation shaped like a bell. Hand written invitation for Mr l. Batger to attend the wedding of ''Honor'' (Johanna) Zoller to Mr James E.Potter at Victoria Hill, July 15, 1903.performing arts, elocution, wedding invitation

Document. Small envelope containing dental powder. Printed on front of envelope "W.J.Donegan, Chemist and Dentist, Charing Cross, Bendigo. ''The Powder''. On back of envelope ''Consult W.J.Donegan on the care of Teeth''.performing arts, elocution, dental powder

Document. Tri-fold invitation to Mr Alec Hamilton to attend ''An Evening'' at the ANA Hall on 25th March 1902, from Miss Ethel Lazarus.performing arts, elocution, invitation

Document. Ticket to Admit Bearer to a Lecture at the ANA Hall 31st October. ''Technical Education in Many Lands'', by Mr W.J.Skewes.performing arts, elocution, ticket to lecture

Document. Green Christmas Card with paper insert secured with red cord. Front of card has painted farm scene in the centre. Handwritten greeting inside ''To Mr G.Harris From E and A Hocking, Sunshine.performing arts, elocution, christmas card

Document. Blue Christmas Card with paper insert. Picture of a church on the front. Insert secured with yellow tasselled cord. Unused.performing arts, elocution, christmas card

Document. Christmas Card with picture of a country scene in a circle that is surrounded by flowers. Hand written on the back,''To George From Mr and Mrs Sedgeway and Family.performing arts, elocution, christmas postcard

Document. Blue Christmas Card with paper insert secured with blue cord. Front of card has empty brown vase with blue flowers beside it. Handwritten greeting ''To Mr G Harris From E and A Hocking, Coldstream.performing arts, elocution, christmas card

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for second prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Bass Solo Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for first prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Comic Song. Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral Society Bendigo, for second prize in their second annual Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Choir Competition, Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands & McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, choral society

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as a prize in the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1900. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Recitation Gents Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

Three letters in an envelope. The first from the Australian Broadcasting Commission dated 2nd February, 1954 requesting Misses Gertrude Perry and Valda Young to attend Broadcast House at 11.30 am on Wednesday, February 17th, 1954 for an audition. The second also from the ABC dated March 4th, 1954 advising Miss Perry that the test was successful and that her name was added to their list of artists for future engagement. The third letter dated March 10th, 1954 is from Miss Perry and Miss Young to the Manager ABC, in reference to the letter of 4th March asking if the preliminary interview could be on a Saturday as their are business girls with work commitments.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Four black and white photographs showing the cast of the Merry Widow on stage at the end of the final night in 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry