"The Mikado" is a two act comic opera with the music by A. Sullivan and the libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It is a satire of late 19th century British society set in a fantasy Japan. It opened in March 1885.Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts program for 'The Mikado' production Green coloured program, title of The Mikado in red ink on front cover Red ink details of The Story, Characters & Cast names on inside page. No photos of cast members A4 size program folded in half (2 double sided pages), Program made from light cardboard. No dates mentioned souvenir programme, bendigo community theatre

Gilbert Rule Collection: black and white photo on postcard. Small girl, dressed in short dress with long black socks. Leaning on chair, and holding a soft toy in her left hand. Hair is parted on side with large soft bow on right hand side of head.Vincent Kelly, Bendigoperson, individual, gilbert rule

Black and white print of Richard Gilbert, in a VR train driver's uniform standing in front of a new Comeng Train 1982 promoting a liberal government free transport event prior to the 1982 State Election in April. See related documents for further information from Richard.trams, tramways, comeng trains, btps, btm, volunteers, personnel

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 26 at St Aidans Drive Terminus during the mid 1970's. Richard Gilbert is photographed about to turn the trolley pole. Note the rather desolate area immediately behind the tram. Tram has the Sovereign Hill advertising sign. tramways, trams, btps, st aidans drive, tram 26

These certificates were printed in the mid 1980's and backdated to when the driver's passed their exams. On the reverse side there is no printing and it is a white sheet of paper. Note: Used for driver's certificates until the BTPS was renamed to the BTM, then a new type issued.Demonstrates a tram driver certificate issued by the BTPS.BTPS Tram Drivers Certificate printed on fawn stippled paper with brown ink printing and BTPS Tram loco on left BTM corner. Stamped No. 16 and dated as issued to Driver David Frost on 11/12/77. Signed by R. Gilbert Traffic Manager and the recipient. tramways, trams, btps, driver's certificate

Set of 13 colour prints or photographs taken on the day of the Ballarat Tramway Museums 30th anniversary dinner, celebrations on 22/9/2001 by Carolyn Dean, or others as noted on the back of the photograph. All on Kodak paper. 1959.1 - Depot scene in the afternoon with signs being transferred from tram 45 to tram 18 by Alastair Reither and Dave Macartney, watched by Gavin Young. (image used in Jan. 2002 Fares Please!) .2 - Bruce Worthington, Peter Winspur, Stephen Butler, Greg Rodgers and Carolyn Dean - Photo John Phillips .3 - Craig Stephenson, Richard Gilbert and Warren Banfield .4 - John Phillips, Allison Tooke and Craig Tooke .5 - Bruce Worthington and Bob Merchant .6 - Stephen Butler - organiser speaking .7 - Stephen Butler and Peter Winspur .8 - Stephen Butler and Carolyn Dean - photo Craig Tooke .9 - Richard Gilbert, Stephen Butler, Gavin Young and Carolyn Dean - photo Craig Tooke .10 - Stephen Butler, Bill Kingsley, Gavin Young, Carolyn Dean, Austin Brehaut and Peter Winspur - photo Craig Tooke .11 - Richard Gilbert .12 - Holding their 30 year plaques - Austin Brehaut, Gavin Young, Richard Gilbert, Carolyn Dean, Bill Kingsley, Peter Winspur and Warren Doubleday - photo John Phillips .13 - ditto On rear of photograph in black ink "22.9.01" "Photo by Carolyn Dean" - except forbtm, dinner, 30th anniversary, lake lodge, tram 18, tram 40, tram 45, tram 33

First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji)..This shield is part of the history of the Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also an old copy of the rules of Croquet, a mallet and a photo of the first committee.A wooden shield. The Dorothy Andrews Handicap Singles Memorial Shield for the Orbost Croquet Club. There are smaller metal shields for the names of the winners.Names on the shields are: Amy Gall; Gwen Reynolds; Ann Nixon; Don Herbert; Ann Kerr; Ella Evans; May Herbert; Izy Trewin; Maisie Nixon; Millie Leatham; Dot Eatoncroquet recreation leisure trophy

Handmade running spikes worn by Pen Gilbert, winner of the open event at the Exhibition Oval c. 1922. She was not allowed to wear them in the final event because it was unknown for women to wear spikes.Associated with an Orbost identity and well-known local family.A pair of leather running shoes with spikes on the soles, with leather lacing and white stitching through metal eyelets.running-shoes running-spikes athletics sport women-sport

Colour print of a group at the launch of the horse tram on 7-11-1992 - left to right - Richard Gilbert, David Frost, Glenise Kellett and Dave Kellett. Dave was a SECV Ballarat tramway inspector.Yields information about some of the attendees on the day of the launch of the horse tram in Ballarat.Colour print with plain back.tramways, btps, trammies, dave kellett, david frost, richard gilbert

This shield is made from a silver. The shield is around plam size and has a classic shape. On the back of the shield there are three small hoops, two at the top (left and right), and one in the center at the bottom.Inscription on shield in the center. " C.F.B.B. / Geelong Demonstration / 1920 / Presented by / Chief Officer Marshall / 3 Men Marshall event/ -WON BY - / W.J. Gilbert. / Ballarat F.B / HAMMERTON / GEELONG"shield, geelong, 1920, w.j. gilbert, 3 men marshall event, demonstration shield, hammerton geelong, c.f.b.b, chief officer marshall, ballarat f.b

Born in Ballarat, George William Clegg F.R.V.I.A. was articled to Tappin, Gilbert and Dennehy who had architectural offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Ballarat, from 1885-1889. Clegg formed a partnership with Gilbert who ran the Ballarat Office and later with Kell and Miller. This eventually became Clegg and Miller, then Clegg Miller and Morrow, and finally Clegg and Morrow (1916). From about 1907 up until his resignation in 1918 Clegg taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines. From 1918 he pursues interests in the Eureka Terracotta and Tile Company.Two plans on linen, relating to additions in the trade classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, george clegg, george william clegg, george w. clegg, clegg, miller and morrow, trades, architecture, buildings

Old Ballarat Pottery was set up by John Gilbert as part of the Old Ballarat Village, opposite Sovereign Hill. Gilbert had lectured at Ballarat College of Advanced Education before establishing the Edinburgh Pottery at Sovereign Hill in 1972 to enable visitors to see traditional trades at work. The Old Ballarat Pottery was a much larger concern, producing wares for sale through department stores and on party plan via Faberware as well as through the village. Early works looked as though they might have been made in the 1850s, with unturned bases, crude marks and dark treacle-like glazes. Peter Pilven, one of Gilbert's students, worked there after graduating from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, teaching throwing to students like the potter John Ferguson, who was there from 1978-79. Potters were initially employed by Gilbert's company Pontresina Pty Ltd, registered in 1973. (The Old Ballarat Pottery was registered as a company from 1984-1994.) Early works are marked with an impressed long-tailed 'B', or an 'OB' on either side of a mine tower. A printed stamp also features a mine tower surrounded by the text 'Old Ballarat Pottery Made in Australia'. Later work is impressed 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery Australia' with a kangaroo.Hand thrown blue glazed jug.Stamped 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery?old ballarat pottery, australian studio pottery, jug, pontresina, ceramics

Old Ballarat Pottery was set up by John Gilbert as part of the Old Ballarat Village, opposite Sovereign Hill. Gilbert had lectured at Ballarat College of Advanced Education before establishing the Edinburgh Pottery at Sovereign Hill in 1972 to enable visitors to see traditional trades at work. The Old Ballarat Pottery was a much larger concern, producing wares for sale through department stores and on party plan via Faberware as well as through the village. Early works looked as though they might have been made in the 1850s, with unturned bases, crude marks and dark treacle-like glazes. Peter Pilven, one of Gilbert's students, worked there after graduating from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, teaching throwing to students like the potter John Ferguson, who was there from 1978-79. Potters were initially employed by Gilbert's company Pontresina Pty Ltd, registered in 1973. (The Old Ballarat Pottery was registered as a company from 1984-1994.) Early works are marked with an impressed long-tailed 'B', or an 'OB' on either side of a mine tower. A printed stamp also features a mine tower surrounded by the text 'Old Ballarat Pottery Made in Australia'. Later work is impressed 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery Australia' with a kangaroo.Hand thrown black glazed bottle with lip. Stamped 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery' and impressed with a long tailed B.old ballarat pottery, australian studio pottery, pontresina, bottle

Small newspaper item in Ballarat Courier of 17/3/1998 about the record crowds carried by the BTM during the 1998 Begonia Festival, based on a press release by Richard Gilbert. Clipping on the bottom right hand corner of page 6. Also filed are pages 5,6,31 and 32. trams, tramways, begonia festival, btm, passengers

Colour print of the visit by the Ballarat Historical Society members to the Museum standing alongside No. 28 on the 13 Feb. 2007. Photograph from the BHS to the Museum March 2007. Has Richard Gilbert and Warren Doubleday standing on the right hand side of the photograph. Has a caption embedded into the photograph.Niltrams, tramways, btm, ballarat historical society, tours, visitors, tram 26

Grace Cameron was the daughter of John Cameron who selected the first land on the Snowy River flats. She was the sister of Annie (later Mrs John Gilbert) who was the first white girl born in Orbost.This item is aesthetically significant and shows the skill and craftmanship of the women of the early settler families.Large oblong oil painting on green painted tin with the top and bottom rolled for decoration. Painting of three single petalled pink roses in full bloom with two small buds.tin painting cameron-grace art

Pen Richardson (nee Gilbert) was sewing this set when her headmaster came to tell the class (4th August 1914) that they were at war with Germany. She was in 3rd grade and her teacher was Leila Perry.This item is an example of the needlework taught in primary schools in the early 20th century.White linen cloth with "Brush & Comb" embroidered onto the front in white thread.cloth manchester table-linen hancrafts needlework orbost-state-school

These shoes were called "winkle pickers" because of their pointed toes and came into fashion during the 1960s. These were probably worn by Mary Gilbert and donated by her. Mary was a well-known Orbost teacher and historian. These shoes have a personal association with Mary Gilbert from Orbost and are also typical of the fashion of the 1960s.A pair of deep red patent leather women's shoes with pointed toes and thin heels. The front of the shoe has a decorative small rosette and leaves. Made in USA New Yorkwinkle-pickers women-shoes mary-gilbert

Set of six cardboard cards modelsof valve and piston motions of high speed steam engines. Produced by Thomas Jomes and T Gilbert Jones. Printed document titled: Working Models of High-speed Steam Engines, Series No. 3 by T. Jones, M. I. Mech. E. and T. Gilbert Jones, M. Sc., Wh. Sc., A. M. Inst. E. E. There is a reduced facsimile of Model No. 6. The 'Willans' Central-Valve Single-Acting Compound Engine, a description on using the models, a List of Models, Special Engineering Publications, Working Models and The 'X' Series of Cardboard Models. Also for full particulars sned to UK.education, tertiary, models for engineering students., working models of high-speed steam engines series no 3, westinghouse, belliss, erith, clayton, willans

Set of four Black and white photographs of some of the people, volunteer workers who were involved in the construction of the BTPS depot and trackwork - mid 1972 to 1973. .1 - Gavin Young in the mess room .2 - Richard Gilbert in the mess room .3 - Bill Kingsley, ?, ? Bounds and Gavin Young standing by an old tar heater being used as a heater in front of No. 1 road. .4 - Richard Gilbert, Andrew Hall, Bill Kingsley and Gavin Young - making up boxing for the cut off walls - early to mid 1973. See - 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, construction, people and places, tram 14

This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". It belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine and is a useful reference tool.A magazine with a pale blue cover. Dark blue printing : Croajingolong and the Orbost High School crest of a sheaf of corn inside a double oval with Orbost High School and its motto " acti labores iucundi". Vol. No 13 1960.This publication has been professionally printed and contains photographs.croajingolong orbost-high-school

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. This pencil was possibly part of the gifts that were in the Xmas tin 1914, item No 1175. Also refer Cat No 1038 for his service detailsSmall pencil with metal cover/cap.domestic items-writing equipment, pencil, turner

The young woman is Clare Eltze. The building is the shop and home of Gilbert Rogers, a resident guide and photographer. The back of the photo records that it was an "everything place". The third copy of the photo is on display under the glass on the table in the History Room.The photo shows a young woman sitting on kerosine tins outside a building (shop). behind her are blackboards with chalk writing advertising Kodak films developing and printing, various items for sale, Horses for hire, houses to let and railway information.people, eltze, buildings, shops

First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji). (Date on photograph?)This item is part of the history of Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also a mallet, a trophy and a photo of the first committee.A framed black/white photograph. It is of six women standing on a croquet lawn holding mallets. All are wearing hats. The frame is brown wood.On a glued sheet of paper - First Croquet Committee Orbost - 1929 Mrs Neil Edgar..........Mrs Dave Pardew Mrs Molly Dreverman Mrs Carl Dreverman (President) Miss M. Reynolds Mrs A. Nixon Mrs G. Hovey

Article about the launch of W3 661 as the Floral Tram on Sunday 3/3/2019. Features a photo of the tram at the depot with a note that Richard Gilbert was driving. Article and photo by Alistair Finlay. Provides the story and background.Yields information about the 2019 Floral TramNewspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2019 titled "Picture perfect public transport"trams, tramways, tram 661, floral tram, w3 class, btm, begonia festival

Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur) and Tramway Superintendent (Richard Gilbert) at Gardens Loop - in full SEC Uniforms. Photo by Austin Brehaut 11/5/2008 during the horse tram operating day.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Fujifilm paper with velcro dots in each corner.btm, tramways, inspectors

Group of six people taken at Sunnyside, country home of John and Roberta Roberts at South sassafras (now Kallista). Front L to R: Robert Croll, C. Web Gilbert, Frank Roberts. Back L to R: Mrs Roberta Roberts, Bert Roberts, J. G. Roberts.sunnyside, south sassafras, j g roberts, roberta roberts, frank roberts, bert roberts, robert croll, c. web gilbert

Article from page 3 of The Courier, Wednesday 24/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield reporting on the public meeting held the previous night at the Town Hall Ballarat. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Richard Gilbert, Jenny Beacham (Labor Candidate for Ballarat), Paul Jenkins, Vern Robson.trams, tramways, public meeting, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Yields information about the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations, and some of the people involved.Set of three colour prints of the members and friends standing in front of No. 40 at St Aidans, Sunday morning BBQ and one print of people boarding the tram, with Richard Gilbert talking to John Frost. Taken by Earl Ewers or others, printed on Fujichrome paper. Taken 29/5/2011.trams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, depot, wendouree parade, tram 40