"The Geisha", a story of a tea house, is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Geisha" a musical comedy in 2 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing 21st June, 1968 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story, cast and musical numbers. programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"The Boy Friend" is a musical in three acts by Sandy Wilson 1953Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Boy Friend" A musical in 3 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing 24th November, 1967 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story, cast, musical numbers and songs. programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

The concert was presented by the Army Amenities and RAAF Welfare Fund. Belonged to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4.Souvenier Programme for Gracie Fields concert held at Labuan, Borneo. Cover has a picture of an island with houses, palm trees and the flags of the UK, Australia and the Straits Settlements. Programme is folded, foolscap sized with four pages."Monday, Evening, 27th Aug.45". Inside, right bottom corner "Love from Hubby"documents-programmes, concerts, gracie fields

"Brigadoon" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Lerner & Loewe.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Brigadoon" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 4 nights commencing October 26, 1977- A5 booklet with 12 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and details of the company's 25 years of service and list of shows from 1953 to 1977.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society

62p; illus, The Surrey Hills Literary Institute was a mechanics' institute. Many concerts, and a debating society used the hall. Many fundraising efforts were held to support the library and reading room62p; illus, The Surrey Hills Literary Institute was a mechanics' institute. Many concerts, and a debating society used the hall. Many fundraising efforts were held to support the library and reading roomsurrey hills literary institute, literature, surrey hills - societies, (mrs) elizabeth ellerker, (miss) elizabeth osmond, (mrs) william henry ellerker, (mr) james sneddon, (mr) francis dutton, (mr) stewart scott, (mr) bertram dillan steele, union road, windsor crescent, mont albert road, surrey hills, surrey hall, c mcdowell, (mr) john greenwood, (mr) john hill, (mr) thomas hogg, (mr) ernest vine, (mr) george doery, (mr) robert beckett, (ms) andreas heinrick hansen, (mr) gustavus james boudry, (mr) john barton, (mr) edward gibbs, jackson, (mr) (dr) percy liddle, (mr) william alexander lind, (mr) james wise, (miss) rosalie hansen, (mr) ken james

Ukrainian Dance Group, Sonasnyj Promin performing at the concert in Ardeer hall during the opening ceremony 1957Black and white photoukrainian dance group, sonasnjy promin, concert, ardeer, 1957

Sebastion Erard created several special concert grands for pianists and exhibitions such as for Paris 1878 and several pianos for Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions 1880-2. Madame Alice Charbonnet played the Erards at the Melbourne Exhibition and taught Nellie Melba the piano.Photographs of the 'workings' of the Erard grand piano. It is a full 90 key concert grand, with parallel strings and iron frame in one piece. The registered number plate for this piano is 87650.piano, grand piano, erard, erard grand piano

"The Sound of Music" is a musical in two acts, book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse and music and lyrics by Rodgers & Hamnmerstein.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Sound of Music" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 8 nights commencing June 11th, 1975 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

Music by Vivian Ellis and lyrics by A.P. Herbert, the third of five musicals they wrote together.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Bless the Bride" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing Friday 18th June, 1971 - A5 booklet with 12 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, orchestra and musical numbers.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Camelot" is a musical in two acts, music by Frederick Loewe and book and lyrics by Alan J. Lerner.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Camelot" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 8 nights commencing at the Capital Theatre 9th June, 1976 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgements, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"The Student Prince" is an Operetta in four acts, music by Sigmund Romberg and book and lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly, based on W. Meyer-Forster's play "Old Heidelberg".Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Student Prince" - a musical in 4 acts, opening for 6 nights, 15th, 16th 17th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th June 1972 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Can Can" is a musical in two acts, music by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Can Can" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 6 nights, 16th, 17th 18th, 23rd, 24th and 25th November 1972 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Oliver" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce 'The Merchant of Yonkers'Bendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "Hello, Dolly!" - a musical in 2 acts opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday 13th November, 1974 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"The Music Man" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson & Franklin LaceyBendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "The Music Man" - a musical in 2 acts opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday, 12th June 1974 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

A Legacy widow, Beryl Tucker and Legatee Eddie Jowett posing as if they were dancing, for a professional photographer. The photo was featured in the 30 September 1991 issue of the Widows' Newsletter. The article mentions that Legatee Jowett coordinates a month concert at Legacy House on the first Monday of the month. The concerts are free to Legacy widows and the artist are first class professionals. Around 180 widows attend regularly. Legatee Jowett had a regular saying, almost a commandment to the ladies when it was time to leave: "You are never dressed until you are wearing a smile". The reference number from the photographic studio 910902B/8 could mean 2 September 1991.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of Legatee Eddie Jowett and Beryl Tucker, a Legacy widow.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 910902B/8 and 40% in red pen.widows, concert, answer, eddie jowett

Countess is an operetta in three acts by Emmerich KalmanBendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Countess Maritza" - an operetta in 3 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing Friday 25th November, 1966 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers, Orchestra, ballet and chorus mistresses and songs.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Naughty Marietta" is an operetta in two acts by Oscar HammersteinBendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Naughty Marietta" - Naughty Marietta was written as a commission from impresario Oscar Hammerstein in 1914. Aan operetta in 2 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing Friday 7th July, 1967 - A5 booklet with 14 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story, scenes and songs. programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"The King and I" is the fifth musical by Rogers and HammersteinBendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The King and I" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 5 nights, commencing 6th June, 1969 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers, Orchestra, and details of the ballet "The Small House of Uncle Thomas".programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Annie Get Your Gun" is a musical loosely based on the life of Annie Oakley. Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Annie Get Your Gun" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 6 nights, on 18th, 19th and 20th November and 25th, 26th and 27th November - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, orchestra and musical numbers.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

This concert was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Friday, October 16th, 1891 commencing at 8pm. A dance was held after the concert. The secretary at that time was J. McNair. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall From the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke was a librarian in Orbost for many years. She was the daughter of John Cooke early Brodribb settler. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref. Mary Gilbert)The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.An orange, paper program with black print. The program and details are inside a black frame. It is for a concert in aid of the Orbost Brass Band.At the top handwritten in black pen is" Donated by Mrs Elsie Cooke".orbost-brass-band-programme cooke-elsie

Depicted is a group of 27 children dressed up in Christmas and Nativity costumes as part of a Christmas concert party.Black and white reproduced photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 5466 (in black pen)/ I (in blue pen)/entertainment album, burke museum, beechworth, concert, children, christmas

"Oliver" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart based on the novel 'Oliveer Twist' by Charles Dickens.Bendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "Oliver" - a musical in 2 acts for the Society's twentieth year of production, opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday 13th June, 1973 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

BHS Collection1923 Concert Tickets: Cream Card with blue print for 3 Concert tickets with perforations separating the tickets. The ticket number is 86.. The First Concert about May, 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights (or the any subsequent concert of the year). The second Concert about July, 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights (or for any subsequent concert of the year). The third Concert about Nov. 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights. Also on the front is the second half of the name of the Society holding the Concerts, the other half has been torn off. Box 625theatre, flights

A cream programme with a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O. on the front cover. Also on the front cover are the words, ' 'The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Season 1924. Second Concert. Twenty-Seventh Concert, Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, September 10th. 1924. Hon. Sec. Z.S. Martin. Programme price 3d. On the inside is the programme.4 pages.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' the bendigo choral society, ' entertainment, music, singing, choir, amusements, bendigo town hall, programme, concert