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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Blackburn Scout Hall Blackburn, 1977
Black and white photo of Blackburn Scout Hall. On left is Joe Swads Hall.blackburn scout hall, swads, joe -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Ballarat from the Town Hall Tower, 2006, 14/06/2006
Ballarat looking toward Civic Hall, from the Ballarat Town Hall tower. ballarat, aerial, ballarat town hall, civic hall -
Melbourne Legacy
Negative - Negative, film, Annual Demonstration 1946, November 1946
Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white negative film x5 with 2 photo’s on each of the November 1946 Melbourne Junior Legatee Annual Demonstration held at the Melbourne Town Hall.junior legatee, annual demonstration -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, St Mary's Church Hall, Glen Eira Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. The Jubilee School on the corner of Hood Crescent and Glen Eira Road was built in 1887 AD to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee.Victorian Heritage Database https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43705 The former St Mary's Jubilee School is locally significant as an early purpose built church school, associated with St Mary's Church. Its use of polychrome brick is locally conspicuous whilst the adoption of the Gothic Style not only underlines its Christian foundations but relates to the comparable schools of the Public Works Department of the same period.Page 57 of Photograph Album with four exterior photographs (2 portrait and 2 landscape) of St Mary's Church Hall. Bottom right photograph is a photo of a photo.Hand written: St Mary's Church Hall - Glen Eira Road [top left] / Neg 233 8 Oct 1966 [under top left photo] / 3 Sept 1972 [under bottom left photo] / bottom right photo titled "St Mary's Sunday School" / 57 [bottom left] trevor hart, 1880's, elsternwick, glen eira road, st kilda east, church of england, st mary's, caulfield north, st mary's anglican church hall, hood crescent, jubilee school, polychrome brickwork, curved windows, church hall, queen victoria’s jubilee, victorian, sunday schools, st mary's jubilee school, gothic style -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia
A postcard of Grampians heath. Sent by "Ethel" of "Hankelow", Halls Gap to wish her father a (belated) Happy Birthday.The postcard is of heath in full flower. Rocky ground can be seen in the right foreground."The Rose Series. P. 623 Native Heath of the Grampians. Vic." on bottom edge of postcard. A letter written from "Hankelow", Halls Gap on rear (see Additional Images for full text of letter).natural history, flora -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Shire Hall 1866
Stawell Shire Hall built 1866 Hewitt Photo. A professional photograph of the Shire Hall showing the road and footpath in front of the building. The view shows three side windows and two at the front opf the building with four urn shaped decorations on top of the building. A flag post can be seen behind the central building decoration on the roof above the entrance doorway. The landscape around the building is well manicured with tall to medium sized shrubs. Stawell Shire Hall built 1866. Black & white photograph showing a front and side view of the building. This photo shows three side windows compared to an earlier photo, 84.2 where only one side window can be seen.Stawell Photographic Co. Close Railway Station C. HEWITT, Managerstawell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Artwork, other - Frieze, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1938
The frieze was made around 1938 and salvaged from demolition in 1970s. It had been held by Bill Thackray, former City Engineer Port Melbourne, and donated to PMHPS in 2010. There were several of these friezes around the walls of the auditorium of the Port Melbourne Town Hall. It seems that some were a mirror image of this frieze.Art Deco style plaster frieze (1938) from Port Melbourne Town Hall auditorium. Salvaged from demolition in the 1970s and set in wooden frame. Image is of ship.port melbourne town hall, built environment - civic, transport - shipping -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Workmen's Improvement Institute, 1889
Typescript copy of an article from 'The Reporter'Typescript copy of an article from 'The Reporter' on a concert held in the Recreation Hall, Blackburn, 1889 for the Workmen's Improvement Institute, fonded to improve the workmen both intellectually and socially. Copied by Mrs P.E. Turner. Copy of programme included.Typescript copy of an article from 'The Reporter'music, workmen's improvement institute, blackburn glee club -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Historic Buildings, Portland Town Hall, 1974
From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Envelope - Portland Free Library, n.d
Front: 'The Secretary Free Library Hall' - purple type Tender for hire of hall' - pencilglenelg shire council archives, portland free library -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1957
The Halls Gap Swimming Pool. ' Caravaners who visit Halls Gap will find facilities for up to 200 caravans, shelter, water laid on, swimming pool, paddling pool for children, with swings &:firewood, kitchen comfort station with showers, lounge and sewered conveniences under the care of a reliable and courteous caretaker. Stores and bowsers are close handy. Milk and bread are delivered at the camp each day and meat four times a week. The fees are 7/0 for first week and 5/0 a week thereafter." article from Argus Mon.15/1/1940 article with photograph aboveThe photo shows a swimming pool (Halls Gap pool) with a building in the background. Women and children are in the pool, seated around the edge and on the surrounding grassy areas. There is sunlight reflecting on the water. Bush can be seen in the background.recreation, swimming pool -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Shire Hall 1866 c1876
Stawell Shire Hall built 1866, this photo may have been taken in 1876. A copy of each was made and donated to the society by Melbourne Museum. Three people standing outside the front door may be one adult and 2 children. Early view of the Stawell Shire Hall c 1876 before the building was extended. In more recent photos the building has 3 side windows. Three people are standing outside the building entrancestawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Dadswells Bridge Hall Centenary Church Service 18th/19th/2005, 2005
Order of service for the Dadswells Bridge Hall centenary, Church Service.Pale Blue/Grey Paper with black PrintDadswell Bridge Hall Centenary Church Service 18th - 19th 2005 I Look to the mountains; Where will my help come from? My Help will come from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth..... Psalm 121stawell religion -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain - The Welsh Regional Qualifying Finals, 1968, 17/2/1968
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A printed programme of the Welsh Regional Qualifying Finals for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The front cover is blue, grey and white, whilst the rest is printed in black and white. On the page containing 'Third Section', there is a brief biography of Frank Wright's musical achievements as he is the adjudicator for this section. Inside the front cover is note from Vaughan Morris confirming a meeting at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea.Written in blue pen on a With Compliments slip - See you Brangwyn Hall at 12:15pm Saturday 17th Feb: Bring the Test Pieces with you!frank wright, national brass band championships of great britain, brass bands, adjudicator, vaughan morris, ballarat soldiers’ memorial band, percy code -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Equipment - Printers blocks, Set of 7 Printers blocks showing early Ringwood Buildings 1927-1960, 1927 -1960
Set of 7 printers blocks showing early Ringwood buildings between 1927 and 1960. Town Hall, Old Mechanics Institute and Ringwood East Welfare Centre +Additional Keywords: McGaskill, J.K. / Bamford Bros. / Wilmot Dr.1 Ringwood Town Hall 2 Aug 1927 2. Laying Foundation Stone of the Auditorium of the Town Hall by Mayor J.K. mcGaskill. See Mail 22 Dec 1949 for names. 3. and 4. Souvenir supplement 17 March1960 Antimony Mine 5. Souvenir supplement 17 March 1960 Bamford Brothers 6.Old Mechanics Institute. Built 1910. This picture taken Nov 1926 7. Opening of the Welfare Centre Ringwood East 3 Nov 1960 . Dr. Wilmot -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, 2001
Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W (Ex South African - Mining engineer) painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the Camp 13 Recreational hall. After WW2 the hall was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.Small photo album, with a collection of painted scenes and figures as murals on the walls of camp 13 Recreational hall. The album also includes photos of visitors to the Internment camps, Japanese Chan, Oki and Takamura families at the Tatura Historical Society, and visitors to the German War Cemetery during 1992/93. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
Hall was original Church, built 1893 on opposite side of road, moved and enlarged 1908, moved again for new Church 1960c to become Church Hall, kitchen added, re-roofed and repainted 2012.Colour photograph of St Nicholas Anglican Church Hall, showing a timber building, high sloping corrugated iron gable roof. Fixed arched windows of six panes, some coloured, above a lower window opening inwards. Front and side doors arched. Small round ventilator under roof peak above porch. Lakes Entrance Victoriareligion, buildings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Aug. 1973
Black and white photograph of the Transport Minister inspecting prototype tram at Preston Workshops prior to its completion. The trolley pole, numbers and other equipment is yet to be fitted. Outside the tram are Ken Hall and D. H. Eakins. Photo by the Herald and Weekly Times Ltd - has their copyright stamp on the rear. Printed on stippled paper. Not dated, prior to its launch in August 1973.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil. "K. T. Hall - D. H. Eakins - 1041 - Preston - HWT Copyright / Minister of Transport V. Wilcox inside"trams, tramways, 1041, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, minister for transport, tram 1041 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Choir ready, 1990
The Burwood East based Victorian Boys Choir.The Burwood East based Victorian Boys Choir, most of them from Nunawading have returned from a concert performance at Sydney Town Hall. Pictured: Aaron Zacharius, Mathew Balmford, Cameron Watersand pianist, Dorothy Waters.The Burwood East based Victorian Boys Choir. choirs, burwood east primary school no. 454, victorian boys choir, waters, dorothy, waters, cameron, zacharius, aaron, balmford, mathew -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Linking parade Fitzroy Town Hall
At this parade, the recently linked linked regiment, 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse, exercised its Freedom of the City of Fitzroy. The regiment was the first occasion that the new regiment paraded after the linking of two 1948 regiments 4/19 PWLH and 8/13 VMR. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Fernleigh RFD is leading the parade. Captain Lyle Jackel third from left. Official Party outside City of Fitzroy Town Hall includes Mayor Angela Ireland in mayoral robes numbered 5, Honorary Colonel John Neale RFD ED is at her left, number 3. Since 1948, the regiment had its depot in George Street Fitzroy. The guidons being carrier are 4th Light Horse and 8th Light Horse.Three colour photographs of official party and marching troops at Fitzroy Town Hall 3 May 1992.pwlh, vmr, fitzroy, fernleigh, neale, freedom of city -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Shire of Glenelg Councillors, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Shire of Glenelg Councillors, 1962/1963 South Riding. Left to right- F. H. Silvester, C. Emerson, D. W. Matheson, sitting behind desk with Honour Board behind them on wall - Past Presidents of Shire of Glenelg, 1863 - 1963. Council Chambers Casterton Town HallBack: Black stamp '003635' Blue biro line, arrowed each end, drawn across photo. '3" ' above line 'Councillors 1962/3 South Riding L. to R. Cr. F.H. Silvester Cr. C. Emerson Cr. D. W. Matheson' handwritten in pencil. Letter 'C' in black birof h silvester, c emerson, d w matheson -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Photograph
As the Jowett Memorial Fountain in not evident in front of the building, it is assumed the photograph was taken between 1891 and 1921.Early image of Caulfield Town Hall, b/w photograph of the Caulfield Shire Hall. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photographs, x 4 Black & White, Whitmuir Hall / Killearnan / Bentleigh Club 1930, c1930
Whitmuir Hall was built 1850 using bricks hand -made from the clay of nearby Elster Creek. Early history of the 156 acre estate bounded by McKinnon, Centre, Thomas and Wheatley Roads is obscure. The gardens were laid out prior to 1850. Robert Gray Ford purchased 20 acres with mansion in 1872 for £ 1750 and it was valued at £ 25,000 in 1888 but sold after the Bank Crash 1890's for £ 5,000 in 1892. There were many owners over the years including Thomas Bent and in 1870 it was called 'Killearnan'. It is now is known as 'the Bentleigh Club and many original features have been restored and preserved . Whitmuir Hall, was a stately mansion built 1850 typical of the grandiose plans of successful early settlers. Stained glass Windows, furniture, imported from France and Italy have been preserved by the Bentleigh Club.4 of 13 Black & White photographs of Whitmuir Hall now Benleigh Club, Yawla St Bentleigh c 1930whitmuir hall, bentleigh club, killearnan, mansions, gold rush victoria, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 1965
This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photo serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a young performer dressed in an elaborate costume and hat.Stamped on the back of the photo: "THE PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE LEGACY", "Leslie Thompson / 8 KEYSTONE CRES. / EAST KEW / WL 3078" Written on the back of the photo: "All costumes are made by the children's mothers. Annual phys. ed. classes at Melb Town Hall. Judith Bishop - Junior Legatee Melb. L's 1965 Annual demo. at Melb. Town Hall."junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Morton Park Hall, 1/09/1965 12:00:00 AM
Copy of black and white photo of Blackburn Hall later the Morton Park Hall taken from City of Nunawading Newsletter, September 1965. Since removed to make way for Blackburn Branch Library. It is believed the hall became a Scout Hall.morton park, city of nunawading, blackburn branch library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Shire of Glenelg Councillors, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Three councillors for the Central Riding, Shire of Glenelg 1962/3, sitting behind desk, Honour Board on wall behind them, with names of Past Presidents of the Shire of Glenelg, 1863 - 1963 Left to right: H. D Mitchell, J.J. Howlett, J. R Hargreaves Council chambers, Casterton Town HallBack: Black stamp '003635. Letter 'A' heavy pencil. Blue biro line, arrowed each end, drawn across photo. '3" ' above line. 'Councillors central Riding 1962/3 '1/4 black' -pencil L to R Cr H.D. Mitchell Cr. JJ. Howlett Cr. J.R. Hargreaves' - handwritten pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Shire of Glenelg Councillors, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Three East Riding Councillors for Shire of Glenelg, sitting at desk, Honour Board on wall behind them with names of Past Presidents of the Shire of Glenelg 1863 -1963 Left to right T. J. Carey (in glasses), D. P. Mullane, J. P. Neylon, Council chambers, Casterton Town HallBack: Black stamp ;\' 003826' ' B' pencil Blue biro line arrowed both ends, drawn across photo. '3" ' above line ''Councillors East Riding' L to R Cr T.J Carey Cr. D. P. Mullane Cr. J.P. Neylon' handwritten in blue birotj carey, d p mullane, jp neylon -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, Play Parade, 1957
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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, The Tender Trap / by Max Shulman & Robert Paul Smith, 1960
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 a performance of The Tender Trap, an American comedy by Max Shulman & Robert Paul Smith. Performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in April 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.arthur dear collection, the tender trap, max shulman, robert paul smith, kew repertory players, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, The Happiest Days of Your Life / by John Dighton, 1965
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 a performance of The Happiest Days of Your Life, a farce in 3 acts by John Dighton. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in March 1965. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.the happiest days of your life, john dighton, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.)