From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for performances in August 1957 of three plays - Sad About Europe by Philip Johnson, Fumed Oak by Noel Coward, The Rose and Crown by J.B. Priestley - in the Kew Recreation Hall. The 4-page programme includes cast lists, and advertisements for local businesses.sad about europe, philip johnson, fumed oak, noel coward, the rose and crown, j.b. priestley, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students playing musical instruments during a music class. The students are playing autoharps and recorders. Mrs. Hibberd is the lecturer supervising the class.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college music dep, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, students, bendigo, education, teaching, photography, photos, music, musical instruments, music recorders, autoharps, photograph, photographs

1 of 15 colour laminated posters of the Deutsche Theatre, Tatura, of the various productions of Wilhelm Tell, Minna Von Barnhelm Der Kaufmann Von Denedig (Shakespeare), Siegfried's Tod Odenwald scene. Camp theatre productions. Wilhelm Fugman, producer. Colour photograph of poster in theatre folder.Colour poster of a man and women dressed in old time clothes. The man is bent over the hand of the lady and appears to be kissing it. Name of play and dates of play on left hand side.camp theatre productions, wilhelm tell, shakespear productions in camps

Paper program for a play performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 1 November 1977; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the authorathenaeum theatre, program, the university of melbourne, melbourne theatre company, eugene o'neill, ray lawler

Photograph taken inthe grounds of the Holy Cross Convent, Daylesford. Daniel Mannix (centre left) is played by John Hogan Gervasoni, and Robert Rodoni playes St Patrick (centre)holy cross convent dayleford, daylesford convent, daylesford, st patrick, daniel mannix

Black and white photo of the Kurtz Family - Stringybark Band. Date on the back is Sep. 1981. The three men are playing accordion, violin and flute. The two women are playing the guitar and harmonica.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, kurtz family, stringybark band

This is a tape of broadcast material from the procession of the Warrnambool Florado Festival in 1960. The Florado Festival was a week of festivities held in Warrnambool in the second week of March with the aim of advancing local art, culture, education and recreational activities. The Festivals were held in the 1950s and 60s. This tape is of some importance to researchers and others interested in the 1950s and 60s Florado festivals. They were a good example of the popularity in Australia of these types of festivals during those decades.This is a blue cassette tape (C120) designed to be played in a cassette machine.C120, BASF, unbespielt, unrecorded, vierge, 2 X 60 min., LH, Made in Germany. White sticker with ‘W’Bool Florado, 1960’warrnambool, florado procession

Manuscript for playing Echoes of Conflict bound in plastic with black biding.military music - australia, music - manuscripts

Slide. Bendigo & District P.O.I. Ladies playing in the Easter Carnival.slide, bendigo, bendigo & district p.o.i., bendigo & district p.o.i.

Born: Addlestone, Surrey, England 1851; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1878; Died: Bondi, New South Wales, Australia 1942NeoclassicismGift of Mr Philip Bacon, 2002Two naked women listening to a Faun play twin pipes.painting, figures, faun, allegorical, flute, tambourine, flowers, nude, mountains, sky, mythical

Colour photograph of Teacher Finn Koren with student playing trumpet.williamstown high school, music, 1994, finn koren

Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Playing card set - double pack of cards in original boxWith Complements "Onkaparinga"/Onkaparinga Blankets/Onkaparinga Robes of Distinctionblanket fever, onkaparinga, marketing

Coloured photo of Children playing Hoops at Wisteria Party 1997wisteria party 1997, nunawading and district historical society

Coloured photo of children playing Heatherdale Primary School, 1986.heatherdale primary school

Board game with playing board, rules chart and cards inside See photosgames, board games, family

Black and white photograph of member playing billiards in club rooms

Black and white photo of two men playing button accordions.photo, group, musicians, peter ellis collection

"My current practice explores and questions ideas about social, cultural and historical inherited gender stereotypes. The images used are sourced from toys, games, models and references to childhood from my own collection. One such toy is a model plane of the Enola Gay. This screenprint, sourced from the box, shows an image of young boy happily clutching his toy plane. The surface of the print is embossed with images of the nuclear weapon that was dropped on Hiroshima."Darren BRYANT ( 06/06/1971- ) Born Lismore, New South Wales Darren’s work explores the familiar landscapes of childhood, identity and the everyday. He received a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Printmaking) from the Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, in 1992 and a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Fine Art (Printmaking) from Griffith University, Brisbane, in 1993. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed limited edition print of a boy playing with a toy aeroplane. art, artwork, printmaking, toy, aeroplane, darren byant, print council of australia, available

Santa joins the Salvation Army Band on stage at Carols by Candlelight.B/W photograph of Santa playing with the Salvation Army Band23%carols by candlelight, fundraising

Photograph of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2000 before it started playing

Birthday present to Paul Schlesinger. Black ink sketch by Meilich, of four poker players, a gift to Paul Schlesinger in Camp 3, on the occasion of his birthday. Tatura, 18th. Jan. 1941. An ink sketch on thicker paper of four men playing poker.Happy Birthday Paul Scheslinger from his poker fellows; Tatura 18 Feb 1941 signatures of other players on left hand side drawers signature in bottom right. Mielichludwig meilich, paul schlesinger, tatura internment camp art

12 small playing cards depicting 2 chicks with hen.Setting card.toys, general

Framed image of Greg Williams kicking a football. The image was to commemorate his induction to the Carlton Football Club Hall of Fame in 1999.Image behind glass frame, no scratches and a gold wooden frame. Greg Williams 1992-1997 Played 109 Games Kicked 89 Goals Played in Premiership Teams 1995 Best & Fairest 1994 Brownlow Medal 1994 Norm Smith Medal 1995

Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre 19 June until 15 August 1970; coloured cover - yellow; 16 p. includes articles about the play, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the bandwagon, phillip productions pty limited, mermaid theatre (london), peggy mount, terence frisby, jacki weaver, robert chetwyn

Obtained by Secretary of Melbourne Athenaeum in 1972 (Mr Leslie Stephens) to see the advertisement for library membership that was included in the program. Includes a loose page documenting advertising rates in the Theatre program. Melbourne Theatre Company programs often included advertising for the library. MTC later leased the Athenaeum Theatre.Paper program for a play performed at the Russell St Theatre 24 October until 18 November 1972; coloured cover; 20 p. includes articles about the play, the actors and advertisementsmelbourne theatre company, russell st theatre, program, a touch of the poet, eugene o'neill, the university of melbourne, australian elizabethan theatre trust, melbourne city council