Five Australian Christmas Carols was written by John Wheeler and music by William G James. William James came from Ballarat and John Wheeler was from Colac. James was a concert pianist who graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium. He went to London and played the Proms and wrote a series of Australian themed songs for Dame Nellie Melba. He became the first Federal director of Music for the ABC until 1957. It was at the ABC that he met Wheeler a staff writer who wrote verse and songs. These five carols which have a distinct Australian flavor, were written between 1848 and 1957.While this collection has no direct link to Warrnambool, the works contained in the collection Five Australian Christmas Carols would have social significance as the carols would be familiar to a number of people. They remain some of the few carols with which Australians would identify as being typically Christmas time in Australia with the mention of weather and nature at that time of the year.1Five Australian Christmas Carols with words by John Wheeler and music by William G James contains five Australian carols, The Three drovers, The Silver stars are in the Sky, Christmas Day, Carol of the Birds, Christmas Bush For His Adorning. 12 Pages. S Goldstraw handwritten on front cover.john wheeler, william james, australian christmas carols, warrnambool

Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. On one side are three small images of a white flame against a circular purple background, with two red and one green flame hearths, and the words 'vision australia's carols by candlelight presented by MYER'. On the reverse side is white lettering on a green background with the words 'To donate call 1300 84 74 66 Proceeds from this event go to Vision Australia." Underneath this on a white background is the Channel 9 logo and 'telecast partner' in purple lettering. 2 box of green headed matchesVision Australia's Carols by Candelight presented by Myercarols by candlelight, fundraising

Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. On one side is a purple and white background and the words 'vision australia's carols by candlelight presented by MYER', beside a multi-coloured star and spot pattern. On the reverse side is purple lettering on a white background with the words 'Proceeds from this event go to Vision Australia. To donate call 1300 84 74 66". Underneath this is the Channel 9 logo and 'telecast partner' in purple lettering, beside the same multi-coloured star and spot pattern featured on the other side. 1 box of white headed matchesVision Australia's Carols by Candelight presented by Myercarols by candlelight, fundraising

Mark Holden, Judith Henley and George Hegan sing on stage at the 1976 Carols by Candlelight event in this series of images. In the fourth image, RVIB President E. Hanlon and Mrs Hanlon, Deputy Premier Lindsay Thompson and Joan Thompson, conductor Harold Badger, compere Bruce Mansfield and two other couples sing along to carols upon the stage. In the foreground the Salvation Army band plays, whilst in the background various choirs join in. Usual compere Philip Gibbs was taken ill at late notice, with Bruce Mansfield kindly replacing him on the night.4 B/W photographs of performers and special guests at the 1977 Carols by Candlelight performancecarols by candlelight, mark holden, judith henley, george hegan, edward (ted) hanlon, lindsay thomspon, harold badger, bruce mansfield

Planning documents relating to Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.Planning documents, letters and minutes.Some handwritten notes on minutes.diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols

On November 25, 2005 the Kodak Carols by Candlelight launch was held in the browsing library at Kooyong with a large number of staff and guests in attendance. Speeches were made by Gerard Menses, Graeme Innes, Greg McKibbin, Marjorie West and Marina Prior. The crowd got to open Christmas crackers and hear some songs from Marina Prior before a cake was cut and shared. Afterwards everyone headed outside for the burying of the time capsule by Jarryd Clifford and Reuben Ryan, in the garden outside the cafe. Then Marina posed for some photographs and the Kodak printing kiosk was demonstrated in the browsing library.119 images of attendees at the Carols launch and burying of time capsulecarols by candlelight, vision australia, gerard menses, marjorie west, graeme innes, greg mckibbin, jarryd clifford, ania zamecznik, sandra alder, andrew ferrarese, joanne, cherry johnson, tony clarke, lynne kells, rita townsend-booth, jennifer gibbons, roberta ashby, david blyth, margaret bashfield, colleen thom, peter lowrey, kevin murfitt, kodak, karen knight, tony shepherd, peter north, anna fairclough, ashley wood, stephen jolley, time capsule, reuben ryan

A recording of Carols by Candlelight. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Greensborough Baptist Church on 14/12/1986.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Carols by candlelight Sat 14/12/86"; stamped on insert; "Recorded at Twintracks Studios, Greensborough".diamond valley choral society, carols by candlelight, greensborough baptist church, christmas music

Warrnambool businesses included in the booklet include Dalton’s Highway Panels, Saunders Toys and Hobbies, Ted Wilson Motors, Bob Hagan & Staff, Elliots Cleaning, Silver Ball Beauty Salon, Shamrock Hotel, Hotel Criterion. The carols included are all well known.Contains a list of businesses in the 1970’s around Warrnambool and districtCream coloured card cover with red and green drawing of Santa Claus and reindeer. Back cover has advertisement for G I Panels of Hamilton and Merry Christmas in green in the bottom part of page. 47 pages. It contains words to carols on alternate pages with advertisements for businesses from Portland, Hamilton and Warrnambool.warrnambool, daltons highway panels warrnambool, saunder's toys and hobbies, ted wilson motors, bob hagan, elliots cleaning, silver ball beauty salon, shamrock hotel

A leaflet created for a Christmas gathering of the Comradeship Committee. The hand drawn images and handwritten song lyrics have been printed on yellow paper. The songs include; O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels, White Christmas and Jingle Bells.Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together.Yellow paper program containing lyrics of Christmas carols, single A4 page folded in half.comradeship, songs, legatee event

Doug Kent shakes hands with a major sponsor, whilst Ray Martin looks on. Possibly corporate sponsorship thanks for Channel 9 or Myer Melbourne who have supported the event in recent years. With two other images of Doug Kent and major sponsor addressing the crowd.3 x col. photographs of Ray Martin and two other men on the Carols by Candlelight stage.CBC-96-5-13A (7137) CBC-96-5-10A (7138) CBC-96-5-3A (7139)carols by candlelight, ray martin, doug kent

A recording of Cradle Valley Carol, a carol based on the Diamond Valley. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1991.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Cradle Valley Carol. Merry Xmas".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols

Two panoramic photos of people singing Christmas Carols in St Brigid's Crossley. Music is being played by the Port Fairy Brass Band. st brigid's crossley, christmas carols, crossley, church

The Finn Koren Collection.a B5 sized booklet with words to Christmas carols. White paper, stapled. The Williamstown High School band played at the event at the Williamstown Town Hall on 15th Dec. 1991.williamstown high school, concert band, christmas carols, williamstown town hall

Selection of songs recorded from Carols by Candlelight concerts.1 CD with 13 songs and bookletcarols by candlelight, debra byrne, robertson brothers, lee kernaghan, peter cupples, tommy emmanuel, terry gill, michael cormick, rhonda burchmore, hugh jackman, kate ceberano, tania kernaghan, past to present

Jackie Love performs on stage at the Carols by Candlelight concert in 1983.Col. photograph of Jackie Lovecarols by candlelight, jackie love

Alyce Platt performs on stage at the Carols by Candlelight concert in 1988.Col. photograph of Alyce Platt.carols by candlelight, alyce platt

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

B/W picture of the crowd listening to an undated Carols by Candlelight concert.1 digital imageroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight

Carols by Candlelight is a Melbourne institution, and these pins were sold to concert goers as a way of raising funds. The pin consists of a silver candle and candlestick with a red flame, surrounded by green holly leaves and red berries. Beneath the candlestick are the words 'Carols by Candlelight' in silver against a blue background.1 metal pin with painted colourscarols by candlelight, badges

Greensborough Primary School students participated in Carols by Candlelight at Mill Park in 2004.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough primary school, carols by candlelight

Selection of songs recorded from Carols by Candlelight concerts between 1991 and 1995.1 CD with 13 songs and bookletcarols by candlelight, debra byrne, robertson brothers, julie anthony, lee kernaghan, sylvie palladino, james morrison, peter cupples, suzanne johnston, denis walter, marina prior, tommy emmanuel, terry gill

Audio version of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program1 CD with 26 trackscarols by candlelight, cecily polson

Audio version of the 2012 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program1 CD with 17 trackscarols by candlelight, julie houghton, james wright