This item was made by Mrs Helena warren of Newmerella. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert).This item reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century. This item also has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,A handmade white fluffy squirrel holding a gum nut. It is possibly made of sheepskin. The eyes are pink plastic. The whiskers are white nylon thread (item no. 2495.4)toys needlework warren-helena handcraft

Document: hard cover green book with buff spine. Contains numbered pages containing copies of newspaper advertisements by various mining companies and dates of publication. Pages 1 - 25 removed. Indexed A - Z in front. Loose at back - tender documents for sale of estate of John Roger Hurbury ( ? ) Bendigo. And tender document for sale of Clunes Knitting and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. On spine : 'Press ads' Attached is a synopsis of content prepared by Phyllis Toy.MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - advertisements, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, gold mining

Collection of Dolls:- 4 x Corn-Husk dolls dressed in country style clothes; 3 x Straw dolls wearing hats, two carrying baskets and one carrying a baby; 2 x Peg dolls depicted as early settlers wearing mop caps and long aprons edged in lace and a wooden toy duck in a felt pink hat with ribbons, a long cotton floral dress edged in lace and a felt face with a beak.peg dolls, dolls

A small vintage paper booklet with no cover 'Needlework Romance' - modern, exclusive needlework designs which are finding a growing place in the lives of everyone. It is filled with black lined illustrations and full descriptions of the many varieties of pattern ideas which could be ordered from The Sun News Pictorial in Melbourne for the price of 1/3 each. Patterns include Crotchet, Embroidery, Rugs, Doyleys, Toys, baby clothes and more. Pp.17. It is stapled together.non-fictionA small vintage paper booklet describing many varieties of needlework patterns which could be ordered through The Sun News-Pictorial Pattern Service Bureau in Melbourne. Readers were encouraged to 'watch for beautiful & exclusive needlework designs appearing in our paper regularly.' Details of how to order the patterns is given on the back of the booklet, along with the price, 1/3 each.dressmaking patterns, dressmaking equipment, sewing equipment, embroidery equipment, embroidery patterns, sewing patterns

These cotton reels were owned and used by Helena Warren of Newmerella. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert).Helena Warren was a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,Four wooden cotton reels. 2495.1 is an empty reel with paper labels at both ends. " Best Linen lace thread Barbours No 50 200 yards Wm Barbour & Sons Ltd Lisburn Ireland" 2495.2 is a wooden reel with thick linen thread. On one end " H11 underlined" 2495.3 is a narrow wooden reel with white thread and grey wound over it. It has paper labels at both ends. " J. & P. Coats 500 yards No 50 457 metres - Chain Brand Mercerised Cotton MR WHITE" 2495.4 is a wooden reel with synthetic thread - one paper label. "J. & P. Coats 6 Cord 200 yards 40 183 metres"needlework cotton-reels warren-helena

Photograph of 3 Junior Legatees with a crewman during an outing at HMAS Cerberus, possibly in the 1990s. It came from a Legacy envelope marked P7, 1966. The contents were described in red pen as: 1 Christmas Party / Govt House 2 Toy presentation Dept of Education 3 Residence Christmas party 3 HMAS Cerberus / Operation Float / Operation Firewood (added in blue pen). (these other items will be items 00411 to 00416)A record of the items and events provided to Junior Legatees.Black and white photo of Junior Legatees visiting HMAS Cerberus and a paper label.Stuck on paper label in black type "Junior Legatees from Melbourne Legacy and adjacent Clubs and Groups, look forward to and enjoy an annual visit to HMAS CERBERUS at Westernport. Shown as three Junior Legatees and a crewman from the Patrol Boat HMAS ATTACK during one of the visits". On reverse: "76%, P7 Legacy" in blue pen "Youth Activities (Welfare)" in pencil. Was stored in an envelope marked P7, listing it's contents in red pen and 1966 in pencil.junior legatee outing, operation float

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th April, 1943 between J. Kett (seller) and L. R. Toy (buyer) for all those pieces of land situate Panto Street Eaglehawk, being allotments 3,5 and 6 section 13A at Eaglehawk, having a frontage of 100 links to Panton Street and described in certificate of title volume 5159 folio 1031735, together with 7-roomed brick and weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bennett's Arcade Stores Receipt: Mustard in colour with Bennett's Arcade Stores (GEO BENNETTS, Prop) Crockery, Glassware, Ironmongery, Stationery. Toys. Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Box 3 Phone 295. It was a Cash sale on August 23rd 1949 of one Spitfire two pounds one shilling and fine cents. There is a 2d mustard Stamp Duty stamp with Rec Cash 23.8.49 and a signature hand written in pencil on the front. Receipt no 4. Box 625.business, retail, general, bennett's arcade stores. bendigo. hargreaves street

Melbourne Quintet, City Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 11th July, at 8.15 p.m. The Music advancement Society of Bendigo 3rd Concert, 1973 Series. President: M E Flanagan, Hon. Secreary: E Beilharz. Programme. Fourth Concert - Baccholian Singers Monday, August 20th, Patrons are reminded that these concerts are priced reasonably through the Generous Financial Assistance of the Victorian Government. Advertising: Bendigo Pottery, The Brolga Hotel Motel, Powney's Toy Shop (Newsagency).Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd. Bendigotheatre, music advancement society bendigo, melbourne quintet, city hall, bendigo. 11th july. the music advancement society of bendigo 3rd concert, 1973 series. president: m e flanagan, hon. secreary: e beilharz. programme. fourth concert - baccholian singers, august 20th, patrons are reminded that these concerts are priced reasonably through the generous financial assistance of the victorian government. advertising: bendigo pottery, the brolga hotel motel, powney's toy shop

BHS CollectionCollection of Government Gazette and newspaper articles relating to Sandhurst goldfield regulations; all articles within date range of 1855 - 1859. Each item is prefaced with a typed outine of the content: goldmining regulations; general articles relating to the goldfields (Argus newspaper), Court of Mines cases relating to Specimen Hill Quartz Prospecting Association and the Adventure Mines, registration of mining companies as found in Victorian Government Gazette, regulation of Mining Leases. Phyllis Toy Collectionadventure gold mine, mine leases 1858-1862, sandhurst, goldmining, gold mining regulations, court of mines

Skittles or Nine Pins has been played since the 4th century. It is an old European lawn game. In general, players take turns to throw wooden balls down a lane at the end of which are several wooden skittles in an attempt to knock them all over. It evolved into ten pin bowling, one of the most popular pastimes around the world. This is an indoor children's toy probably played on a carpeted passage inside. Skittles was an indoor game which could be played by the whole family.This item reflects a time when simple games were enjoyed as a family. In rural areas where there was limited access to commercial recreation skittles would have been a popular pastime.Four wooden skittles. They are tapered with a knob at the top. All are painted black with two red bands towards the base. Two are smaller and have rounder bases. Under the bases are T-shaped ridges.recreation skittles indoor-games

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Premiers: Kennington Methodist Cricket Club, PYMCA premiers for 1955-1956. Back row: D. Derby, R. Harris, G. Hoy, A. McKean and S. Bowles. Middle row: C. Gibson, N. Cowling, W. Rickard, K. Jacka, C. Cail and F. Harris. Front row: E. Toy, A. Court (captain), S. Osborne (vice-captain) and A. E. Jones (president). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

2 Raffle tickets Bendigo Easter Fair Society Limited, 1976, cream, blue print. Coloured TV set first prize, valued at $500. Raffle in aid of Bendigo Urban Fire Brigade, Base Hospital, Home & Hospital for the Aged, RSL Building Patriotic Fund, Apex Club Toy Fund, Sandhurst Apex Club, Golden Square Spastic Centre Auxiliary. H.A. Sutton Secretary, W. Robertson, Sec/Treasurer. Promoted by Hargreaves St. Popular Girl Committee.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1976

BHS CollectionGreen cover book of musical sheets titled "Rosie's 8th Dance Album" containing: Toy city barn dance, Holly Berries mazurka, Glen Rosa schottische, Coronation Day polka, Darby and Joan waltz, Babes in the wood polka, Little blue eyes waltz, Baby's birthday waltz. The London Music Publishing Stores. On the inside cover there is a black and white pencil drawing by George Harris of a landscape signed by the author and dated '19. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.music, dance music

Object. Six paper covered wooden blocks. Childrens toy, not a complete set.(meant to be 12). Six different pictures can be made by changing the blocks around. Also one picture of one puzzle depicting two children in a garden scene near a pond. Picture appears to have been pasted onto the back cardboard of a notepad. On the back of picture - Joyce, Joyce Brown is no good, Chop her up for firewood, If she is no good for that, Give her to Mick Bennett.toys, general, blocks, wooden blocks paper covered

Piano Recital by Nancy Weir, City Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 21st August, 1963, 8.15pm. President L R Harvey, Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Elsie Flanagan, E Bright. Programme One Shilling. Programme. Please Note: Change of date for next Concert Friday, 25th October Trio Di Bolzano (piano, violin, cello). Advertisements: Hesse Bros. Electrical Sales Pty Ltd. Phillips for Class and Quality Select Recordings by Philips. Edgar's Toy Shop-News agency.Boltons Print., Bendigoprogram, music, music advancement society bendigo, piano recital nancy weir, city hall, bendigo. 21st august, 1963, 8.15pm. president l r harvey, hon. secs. madge edgar, elsie flanagan, e bright. programme. next concert 25th october trio di bolzano (piano, violin, cello). advertisements: hesse bros. electrical sales pty ltd. phillips recordings by philips. edgar's toy shop-news agency.

The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo Presents by arrangement with Musica Viva Society of Australia 1st Concert 1970 Series 'Adelaide Wind Quartet' David Cubbin, Flute; Jiri Tancibudek, Obe; Gabor Reeves, Clarinet; Stanley Fry, Horn; Thomas Wightman, Bassoon. Wednesday, 15th April, 8.15pm, City Hall, Bendigo. President: Mr E Beilharz, Hon. Secretary: Mrs. J Bright. Programme 20 Cents. Advertisements: The Brolga Hotel - Motel. Powney's Toy Shop & Newsagency, Allan's Music,Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd. Bendigoentertainment, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, the music advancement society of bendigo presents by arrangement with musica viva society of australia 1st concert 1970 series 'adelaide wind quartet' david cubbin, flute; jiri tancibudek, obe; gabor reeves, clarinet; stanley fry, horn; thomas wightman, bassoon. wednesday, 15th april, 8.15pm, city hall, bendigo. president: mr e beilharz, hon. secretary: mrs. j bright. programme. advertisements: the brolga hotel - motel. powney's toy shop & newsagency, allan's music

The loom was made by John Charles Mann in the late 1920s-early 1930s for Lilian Joyce Mann. Mr Mann enjoyed woodwork. He died in 1945. Ms Mann was very interested in crafts and owned a shop in Jacob Street which sold handmade soft toys and items woven from the loom, for example table mats. The shop was later bought out by Henry Jacobs and later became Myer. Ms Mann died on the 17th July 2007. Ms Mann was a founding and life member of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild.W7219 (Mann loom) Lilian Joyce Mann's loom in house Lilian Joyce Mann's loom in houseOxy & Electric Welding Motor & Gehandicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., weaving looms, weaving, mann, mr john charles mann, ms lilian joyce, geelong, victoria

Photograph of 4 teenage boys doing archery with an instructor.It appears to be an outing planned for junior legatees or as part of a camp. Melbourne Legacy provided many activities and opportunities for junior legatees to participate in. It came from a Legacy envelope marked P7, 1966. The contents were described in red pen as: 1 Christmas Party / Govt House 2 Toy presentation Dept of Education 3 Residence Christmas party 3 HMAS Cerberus / Operation Float / Operation Firewood (added in blue pen). (these other items will be items 00411 to 00416)A record of the items and events provided to Junior Legatees.Black and white photo of Junior Legatees doing archery.On reverse: stamped "Copyright The Herald and Weekly Times" in blue ink, and "P7 Legacy" in blue pen. Was stored in an envelope marked P7, listing it's contents in red pen and 1966 in pencil.junior legatee outing, camp, archery

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Black and White photograph of performers in The Cingalee or Sunny Ceylon. The Cingalee is a musical play in two acts by James T. Tanner, with music by Lionel Monckton, lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, and additional material by Paul Rubens. The photograph is of the performers on the raised stage of the Kew Recreation Hall with the conductor, Harry Jacobs, at front. The elaborate scenery was designed by Lance Nicholls who also produced, arranged and directed the performance"A2 "numbered lower rightperforming arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Black and White photograph of performers in The Cingalee or Sunny Ceylon. The Cingalee is a musical play in two acts by James T. Tanner, with music by Lionel Monckton, lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, and additional material by Paul Rubens. The photograph is of the performers on the raised stage of the Kew Recreation Hall with the conductor, Harry Jacobs, at front. The elaborate scenery was designed by Lance Nicholls who also produced, arranged and directed the performanceA21 numbered lower rightperforming arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.A black and white photo of Marion Tilley in The Cingalee in 1953. She is dressed as a tea picker. Marion Tilley was wardrobe mistress of the Kew Light Opera Company in many later productions, however in the Cingalee, the wardrobe mistress was Ada Colton. "Marion Tilley", written in red and black ink on the base of the photo. Her role as a 'tea picker' is written in the scrapbook under the photo.marion tilley, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall -- wellington street -- kew (vic.), performing arts -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Sepia toned photograph of performers in The Maid of the Mountains, performed in the Kew Recreation Hall in May and June 1956. The Maid of the Mountains, called in its original score a musical play, is an operetta or musical comedy in three acts. The music was by Harold Fraser-Simson, with additional music by James W. Tate, lyrics by Harry Graham and additional lyrics by Frank Clifford Harris and Valentine. For the Kew production, the scenery was executed by James L. Alexander and the wardrobe supplied by J.C. Williamson. performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Sepia toned photograph of a dance number in The Maid of the Mountains, performed in the Kew Recreation Hall in May and June 1956. The Maid of the Mountains, called in its original score a musical play, is an operetta or musical comedy in three acts. The music was by Harold Fraser-Simson, with additional music by James W. Tate, lyrics by Harry Graham and additional lyrics by Frank Clifford Harris and Valentine. For the Kew production, the scenery was executed by James L. Alexander and the wardrobe supplied by J.C. Williamson. The ballet and ensembles were choreographed by Lillie Willaton. The pianiste, Joy Barker, can be seen at the front of the photograph. performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Sepia toned photograph of performers in The Maid of the Mountains, performed in the Kew Recreation Hall in May and June 1956. The Maid of the Mountains, called in its original score a musical play, is an operetta or musical comedy in three acts. The music was by Harold Fraser-Simson, with additional music by James W. Tate, lyrics by Harry Graham and additional lyrics by Frank Clifford Harris and Valentine. For the Kew production, the scenery was executed by James L. Alexander and the wardrobe supplied by J.C. Williamson. The pianiste, Joy Barker, can be seen at the front of the photograph with an unidentified bassoonist. performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Sepia toned photograph of performers in The Maid of the Mountains, performed in the Kew Recreation Hall in May and June 1956. The Maid of the Mountains, called in its original score a musical play, is an operetta or musical comedy in three acts. The music was by Harold Fraser-Simson, with additional music by James W. Tate, lyrics by Harry Graham and additional lyrics by Frank Clifford Harris and Valentine. For the Kew production, the scenery was executed by James L. Alexander and the wardrobe supplied by J.C. Williamson. The pianiste, Joy Barker, can be seen at the front of the photograph with an unidentified bassoonist. performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Sepia toned photograph of Marion Tilley, one of the 'Fisher Folk' in the production. Marion Tilley was the creator of the scrapbook from which the photo is drawn. Here she stands at the end of the performance with a bouquet of flowers.marion tilley, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall -- wellington street -- kew (vic.), performing arts -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia