A leaflet for the Capital Theatre play "My Fair Lady" with Max Collis as producer and featuring the actors Carol McKenzie as Eliza Doolittle, John beaumont as Henry Higgins, Kathie Farn as Mrs Eynsford-hill, Ralph Watkins as Colonel Pickering, Patricia Lyon as Mrs. Pearce, Peter Pritchard as Alfred P. Doolittle, John Boquest as Jamie, Russel Barter as Harry, Max Rule as Freddie Eyneford-hill, David Daenke as Zoltan Karpathy, Gwen Grose as the Musical Director, Diana Cohn as the Society Pianist The leaflet also features four advertisements for local Businesses such as Don Semmens Photographic Studio in 250 Hargreaves Street and Powneys Toyland in 293 Hargreaves Street, and Golden Hills Motel "The Inn" on Marong Road, and then last on the back of the booklet has the Rodd Coiffure Beauty Salon ad.bendigo, entertainment, capital theatre, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre, my fair lady, don semmens, powneys toyland, golden hill motel "the inn", rodd coiffure.

A leaflet for the Capital Theatre play "Bless the Bride" starting on Friday, 18th June, 1971 featuring Max Collis as the Producer, Madge Welch as Assistant Producer, Ruth Gorman as the Society Pianist, Gwen Grose as Musical Director, Malcolm Cannon as Stage Manager, Madge Welch incharge of Chereographey, Madge Welch, Mr.s A. Ball. Mrs. L. Reed in charge of wardrobe, also featuring the actors in order of appearance, Ruth Iredale as Alice Charity Willow, John Boquest as Cousin George, John Beaumont as Archdeacon Gurney, Carol Mckenzie as Lucy Veracity Willow, Fred Trewarne as The Hon. Thomas Trout, Coral Rivett as Ann Fidelity Willow, Christine Cavanaugh as Ann Patience Willow, Jill Barker as Elizabeth Patience Willow, Pamela Duffy as Frances Fortitude Willow, Debra Lockett and Jocelyn Lyon as Millicent Punctuality Willow, Neil Roxburgh as Pierre Fontaine, Patricia McCracken as Suzanne Valois, Ferd Lorenz as Augustus Willow, Bartina Daws as Mary Willow, Duncan McFarland as Albert Willow, Dorothy Field as Harriet Willow, Patricia Lyon as the Nanny, Ray Edebone as Chief Gendarme. Fred Veltch as 2nd Gendarme, John Lourens as M. Robert, Micheal Flippini as 1st Waiter, John Tonkin as 2nd waiter, Douglas sayle as M. Frontenac, John Beaumont M. Martel. Also featuring advertisements for local businesses such as Don Semmens at 250 Hargreaves Street and Luigi and Athalie's Restaurant The Copper Pot at 2 Howard Place and then another advertisement at the back for Rodd Coiffure. The leaflet also includes a paper advertising the famous actor Barrie Ingham who is doing a show called "Love Love Love" at the Flora Hill Teachers Collegebendigo, entertainment, capital theatre, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre, bless the bride, don semmens, luigi and athalie's the copper pot, rodd coiffure, barrie ingham.

Victorian Symphony Orchestra, Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Thursday, 10th November, 8pm. This series of Concerts is arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Conductor and Soloist: Walter Susskind. Walter Susskind (with photo), During his two years as resident conductor of the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, Walter Susskind has left an indelible impression on music lovers by his conducting and his personality, both of which have endured him to concert audiences everywhere. Walter Susskind is now relinquishing his appointment of the permanent conductorship for the A.B.C. in Victoria to return overseas, and this final tour by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra for the 1955 season is also Mr Susskind's finale in Australia. An appealing future of these concerts to be presented over several provincial centres in turn will be the . . . Analytical Notes. Bendigo Concert Series Discontinued. The Australian Broadcasting Commission announces with regret that it has been found necessary to restrict the nimber of concerts presented in Bendigo each year pwing to the lack of sufficient support of these activities. Since 1947 the A.B.C. has presented a series of rour concerts each year in Bendigo. During these years artists who have appeared in the series include Ginette Neveu, Gyorgy Sandor, Erna Berger, the Robert Masters Quartet, Sydney MacEwan, Elena Nikolaidi, Michael Rabin, William kapell, Leon Goosens, Max Rosral, Sulvia Fisher, and many others of world standing. In addition, the Victorian Symphony Orchestra has given performances each year under such eminent conductor as Alceo Galliera, Juan Jose Castro and Walter Sisskind, while last year the seies included a visit by the Sydney Orchestra under Sir Eugene Goossens. While the A.B.C. in anxious to continue its policy of brining artists of world standing to provincial centres, includeing Bendigo, the quire considerable costs incurred. The Highesdt number of subscribers to a series in Bendigo was attained in 1951, when 350 season tickets were purchased. In all other uears, including 1955, the number has fallen below the required minimum, and ir has been decided not to proceed with plans for the 1956 season, although . . . Victorian Symphony Orchestra, season of 1955. Conductor: Walter Susskind. Associate Conductor: Clive Douglas. First Violins: Bertha Jorgensen (Leader), Harry Hutchins (Assistant Leader), Frank Schieblich, Norman Deerson, William Glassford, Paul McDermott, Herbert Pettifer, Alex Burlakov. Second Violins: Human Lenzer (Principal), Reginald Bradley, Robert Pattison, Harvey Davis, Ivan Pietruschhka, Reginald Larner. Violas: Paul O'Brien (Principal), Colin Kerr, Mischa Kogan, Winifred Roberts. Cellos: Don Howley (Principle), Peers Coetmore, Marston Bate, Henri Touzeau. Basses: Guill Fraillon (Principal), Thomas Howley, John Wood. Flutes: Richard Chugg, Leslie Barklamb. Oboes: Jiri Tancibudeck, Tamara Coates. Cor Anglais: Tamara Coates. Clarinets: Thomas White, Charles Crowley. Bassoons: Thomas Wightman, Noel Hunt. Contra Bassoons: Thomas Wightman, Noel Hunt. Horns: Roy White, Graham Bickford, Gordon Grieve, John Raines. Trumpets: Mervyn Simpson, Standish Roberts. Trombones: Stanley Code, John McGlade. Bass Trombone: Harold Willis. Tuba: Ian King. Harp: Adrian Bendall. Tympani: Gordon Craig. Percussion: Ernest Lighton, Bert Crawford. Music Writer and Arranger: Robert Hughes. Librarian: Geofrey Valentine. Orchestral Manager: Ross Carter. Photo: Walter Susskind, Miklos Gafni. Advertising: Walter Susskind recordings. James Firley, Shepparton. Bel-Air. The Estate Wines of S. Wynn & Co. Pty Ltd., Melbourne. Georges. Railway. A.B.C. Internationsl Celebrtity Concerts Committee Bendigo, 1955. President: Mrs. Maude Hall. Vice-President: Mr. E G Jarrett. Honorary Secretary: Mr L W Allen. Committee: Miss W Batterham, Miss C Cox, Miss J d'Helin, Miss J Ferguson, Miss H M Flanagan, Mr C F Houston, Mrs W Muir.cottage, miners

Royal Princess Theatre Eight First Birthday Souvenir Programme, 31st August, 1955. 1874 - 1955. Manager: Don Vincent. Price - Sixpence. Proceeds: Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. The Royal Princess Theatre. In May, 1874, the late John Crowley, at a cost of 12,000 pounds the Royal Princess Theatre. It was opened on 31st August, 1874, on which occasion the 'Grand Duchess of Gerolstein' was performed. It was in January, 1904, that the Theatre was closed until April, 1905, for re-construction at a cost of 5,000 pounds. Further alterations were made I 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, the cost on this occasion was 14,000 pounds. At the Royal Princess has been seen every form of entertainment known in the world. Operas, including Gilbert and Sullivan, Shakespearean plays, Minstrels, Pantomime, Circus (Wirth's making their first appearance in1887), Drama, Revues, Magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment Ice Revue. Of the many shows presented on stage of the theatre, I feel none has survived as long, or as well, as 'Charley's Aunt.' The companies to present their performances have been many and varied, but among an imposing list, the names of Charles Holloway, The Royal English Opera Company, J. C. Williamson Co., and Royal Comic Opera Coy., will long be remembered. The line of notable personalities who have appeared on the stage is long also, and includes such names as John McCormack, Clara Butt, Harry Lauder, Peter Dawson and more recently Jessie Mathews and John Calvert. But of all these and many others, I am sure none can ever compare with the wonderful performances by the late Dame Nellie Melba, who gave her farewell performance in September, 1921. It is interesting to note that Dame Nellie Melba, gave two farewell performances. The first was in February, 1886, when she made a last appearance as Mrs Armstrong, to later become Madame Melba. The first competition of the Austral Society was held in the Theatre in May, 1897, and the first living pictures were seen in August, 1899. The London Bioscope Co. presented 'Struck Oil,' with Maggie Moore, in February, 1901 (Maggie Moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). However, it was not until 1910 that the Royal Princess was mainly used for pictures, and of course, since that year, that has been the principle form of entertainment presented. It was Easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'The Desert Song,' was screened and then followed coloured films, and now in 1955 the latest in film development - Cinemascope has been installed. This installation caused, for the first time in many years, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. Screen to be quickly removed ready for any 'live' performances. In 1937 the Royal Princess came under the Management of Northern Amusements Pty. Ltd., a unit of the Woodrow Corporation Ltd., whose policy it is to bring in entertainment to Bendigo, and I, as their representative will carry on the traditions of the past, and make the Royal Princess truly a Home of Entertainment. Don Vincent, Manager. Wednesday, 31st August, 1955 on the stage. Eagelhawk Brass Band. Official cutting of the Bithday Cake and its presentation to the Matron of the Benoevolent Home by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo (The cake kindly donated by Friedrich & Bassemir). Presentation of the Travel Voucher for a 10 day Luxury Coach Tour on behalf of Pioneer Coaches Ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th Wedding Anniversary Contest, by His Worship the Mayor of Eaglehawk. 'Progress of Fashion by Bendigo Fashion House including A Tableaux of 7 Bridal Ensembles. Miss 1874 Gertrude Perry, Misses 1955 Rosemary Lorenz, Lorraine Foley, Joan Pinder, Pauline Kim, Shirley Morgan, Pat Ferrari, Wilma Breerton. Make - up by Helen Lang Beauty Salon. 81st Birthday Performance on the screen. Newsreels, Cartoons, Shorts, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Photograph: The Staff of the Royal Princess, under the Management of Mr Don Vincent, who are at your service. Hearing Aids are now installed in all parts of the Theatre, Doctors or Nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. Advertisements for Bendigo businesses: Radio Taxis, Kings Dry Cleaners, John V. Schenck Art Florist, Morley Johnsons everything for the home, Ron Meurer fridges, The Melody Bar, music. Program comprises of two sheets of paper.program, theatre, royal princess theatre, royal princess theatre eight first birthday souvenir programme, 31st august, 1955. 1874 - 1955. manager: don vincent. price - sixpence. proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. the royal princess theatre. in may, 1874, the late john crowley, at a cost of 12, 000 pounds the royal princess theatre. opened on 31st august, 1874, 'grand duchess of gerolstein' was performed. 1904, the theatre was closed until 1905, for re-construction. further alterations 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, 14, 000 pounds. seen every form of entertainment known in the world. operas, including gilbert and sullivan, shakespearean plays, minstrels, pantomime, circus (wirth's making their first appearance in1887), drama, revues, magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment ice revue. 'charley's aunt.' the companies have been many and varied, charles holloway, the royal english opera company, j. c. williamson co., and royal comic opera coy., john mccormack, clara butt, harry lauder, peter dawson and more recently jessie mathews and john calvert. dame nellie melba, who gave her farewell performance in september, 1921. it is interesting to note that dame nellie melba, gave two farewell performances. the first was in february, 1886, when she made a last appearance as mrs armstrong, to later become madame melba. the first competition of the austral society was held in the theatre in may, 1897, the first living pictures in august, 1899. the london bioscope co. presented 'struck oil, ' with maggie moore, in february, 1901 (maggie moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). by1910 that the royal princess was mainly used for pictures, has been the principle form of entertainment presented. it was easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'the desert song, ' was screened and then coloured films, now 1955 the latest in film development - cinemascope has been installed, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. screen to be quickly removed 'live' performances. in 1937 the management of northern amusements pty. ltd., a unit of the woodrow corporation ltd., 1955. eagelhawk brass band. official cutting of the bithday cake and its presentation to the matron of the benoevolent home by his worship the mayor of bendigo (the cake kindly donated by friedrich & bassemir). presentation of the travel voucher for a 10 day luxury coach tour on behalf of pioneer coaches ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th wedding anniversary contest, by his worship the mayor of eaglehawk. 'progress of fashion by bendigo fashion house including a tableaux of 7 bridal ensembles. miss 1874 gertrude perry, misses 1955 rosemary lorenz, lorraine foley, joan pinder, pauline kim, shirley morgan, pat ferrari, wilma breerton. make - up by helen lang beauty salon. 81st birthday performance on the screen. newsreels, cartoons, shorts, seven brides for seven brothers. photograph: the staff of the royal princess, under the management of mr don vincent, who are at your service. hearing aids are now installed in all parts of the theatre, doctors or nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. advertisements for bendigo businesses: radio taxis, kings dry cleaners, john v. schenck art florist, morley johnsons everything for the home, ron meurer fridges, the melody bar, music. royal princess theatre eight first birthday souvenir programme, 31st august, 1955. 1874 - 1955. manager: don vincent. price - sixpence. proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. the royal princess theatre. in may, 1874, the late john crowley, at a cost of 12, 000 pounds the royal princess theatre. opened on 31st august, 1874, 'grand duchess of gerolstein' was performed. 1904, the theatre was closed until 1905, for re-construction. further alterations 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, 14, 000 pounds. seen every form of entertainment known in the world. operas, including gilbert and sullivan, shakespearean plays, minstrels, pantomime, circus (wirth's making their first appearance in1887), drama, revues, magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment ice revue. 'charley's aunt.' the companies have been many and varied, charles holloway, the royal english opera company, j. c. williamson co., and royal comic opera coy., john mccormack, clara butt, harry lauder, peter dawson and more recently jessie mathews and john calvert. dame nellie melba, who gave her farewell performance in september, 1921. it is interesting to note that dame nellie melba, gave two farewell performances. the first was in february, 1886, when she made a last appearance as mrs armstrong, to later become madame melba. the first competition of the austral society was held in the theatre in may, 1897, the first living pictures in august, 1899. the london bioscope co. presented 'struck oil, ' with maggie moore, in february, 1901 (maggie moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). by1910 that the royal princess was mainly used for pictures, has been the principle form of entertainment presented. it was easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'the desert song, ' was screened and then coloured films, now 1955 the latest in film development - cinemascope has been installed, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. screen to be quickly removed 'live' performances. in 1937 the management of northern amusements pty. ltd., a unit of the woodrow corporation ltd., 1955. eagelhawk brass band. official cutting of the bithday cake and its presentation to the matron of the benoevolent home by his worship the mayor of bendigo (the cake kindly donated by friedrich & bassemir). presentation of the travel voucher for a 10 day luxury coach tour on behalf of pioneer coaches ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th wedding anniversary contest, by his worship the mayor of eaglehawk. 'progress of fashion by bendigo fashion house including a tableaux of 7 bridal ensembles. miss 1874 gertrude perry, misses 1955 rosemary lorenz, lorraine foley, joan pinder, pauline kim, shirley morgan, pat ferrari, wilma breerton. make - up by helen lang beauty salon. 81st birthday performance on the screen. newsreels, cartoons, shorts, seven brides for seven brothers. photograph: the staff of the royal princess, under the management of mr don vincent, who are at your service. hearing aids are now installed in all parts of the theatre, doctors or nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. advertisements for bendigo businesses: radio taxis, kings dry cleaners, john v. schenck art florist, morley johnsons everything for the home, ron meurer fridges, the melody bar, music.

Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo. a/ Recital Boris Stupel, Henri Penn, piano. Thursday, 24th Feb., 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisements: Edgars', newsagents. Allan's, Microgroove Recordings Now Available. Frank J. Every & Sons, books. b/ Recital Ernest & Marie Friedlander. Town Hall, Bendigo. Saturday, 16th July, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertising: Edgars' Newsagents. Allan's, radio. Frank J. Every & Sons, Books. c/ & d/ Woodwind Trio. Jiri Tancibudek, Oboe. Thomas White, Clarinet. Thomas Wightman, Bassoon. Nancy Weir, Piano. Monday, 15th August, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Edgars', Newsagents. Allan's, Microwave Recordings, by Phillips. A. C. Hampton, Newsagent, Stationer, Ideal for Gifts. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo logo on all programsBolton Bros., Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo. a/ recital boris stupel, henri penn, piano. thursday, 24th feb., 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertisements: edgars', newsagents. frank j. every & sons, books. b/ recital ernest & marie friedlander. saturday, 16th july, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertising: edgars' newsagents. allan's, radio. c/ & d/ woodwind trio. jiri tancibudek, oboe. thomas white, clarinet. thomas wightman, bassoon. nancy weir, piano. monday, 15th august, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. edgars', newsagents. allan's, microwave recordings, by phillips. a. c. hampton, newsagent, stationer, ideal for gifts. the music advancement society of bendigo logo on all programs

Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Fifth Concert 1954 series. Walter Susskind, Peers Coetmore, Thomas White. Wednesday, 8th September, 1954 at 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Edgars', booksellers stationers authorised newsagents. Allan's radios. Frank J. Every & Sons, books.Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo presents the fifth concert 1954 series. walter susskind, peers coetmore, thomas white. wednesday, 8th september, 1954 at 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. edgars', booksellers stationers authorised newsagents. allan's radios. frank j. every & sons, books.

Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, Victoria Chambers Players. Director: Basil Jones. Soloist: Nancy Weir. Saturday, 31st July, 1954 at 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Special Announcement At the High School Hall next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, the High School is presenting Benjamin Britten's 'Let's Make an Opera' This contemporary work designed for use by schools with considerable success both on the English-speaking world. It illustrates clearly the technique of opera and applies the principles to the making and the performing of an opera based on the working day life of a chimney sweep. The audience participates in an ingenious way in the performance being 'taught' their choruses by the conductor during the stage intervals. Booking is at Every's. The Hall will be centrally heated if necessary. This space by courtesy of Edgars'. Advertisements: Allan's. Frank J Every & Sons.Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo, victoria chambers players. director: basil jones. soloist: nancy weir. saturday, 31st july, 1954 at 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. special announcement at the high school hall next monday, tuesday and wednesday, august 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, the high school is presenting benjamin britten's 'let's make an opera' this contemporary work designed for use by schools with considerable success. . . the audience participates in an ingenious way . . . booking is at every's. the hall will be centrally heated if necessary. edgars'. advertisements: allan's. frank j every & sons.

Bendigo Town Hall, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, presents the Third Concert 1954 series. Winifred Gardner, Mack Frost. Wednesday, 5th May 1954 at 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisements: Edgars' Authorized News agency, booksellers, stationers, news agency. Allan's 'The Home of Music', includes picture of a Minstrel radio made by Philips. Frank J. Every & Sons, Books. Folded in thirds vertically. Logo of society on front cover, cover has printed boarder.Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, bendigo town hall, the music advancement society of bendigo, presents the third concert 1954 series. winifred gardner, mack frost. wednesday, 5th may 1954 at 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertisements: edgars' authorized news agency, booksellers, stationers, news agency. allan's 'the home of music'. frank j. every & sons, books.

Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, presents the First Concert 1954 series. Trio: Henri Penn, Hyman Lenzer, David Howley. Soprano: Lynette Kierce. Saturday, 27th February, 1954 at 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. This page made available through the generosity of Edgars Stationers - Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Advertisements: Allans, for the latest in classical records. Frank J Every & Sons, for books. Logo of society on top of front cover, cover also has a printed border. Program is folded in thirds vertically.Bolton Bros. PTY. LTD., Printers. Bendgioprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo, presents the first concert 1954 series. trio: henri penn, hyman lenzer, david howley. soprano: lynette kierce. saturday, 27th february, 1954 at 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. this page made available through the generosity of edgars stationers - hargreaves street, bendigo. advertisements: allans, for the latest in classical records. frank j every & sons, for books.