The Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria was established in 1843. As a society composed of Protestants, it works to support and defend the Protestant faith. The Institution is named in honour of King William III, Prince of Orange (1650-1702) and his achievements for civil and religious liberty. The first Orange Lodge in Victoria was founded in 1843, following a sectarian protest in Elizabeth Street Melbourne over the election of a Protestant candidate to the Legislative Council. By the 1890s there were 169 branches in Victoria, engaged in political lobbying for mainstream Protestant issues like temperance, Sunday observance, opposition to state aid for church schools, and opposition to any expansion of the political influence of Roman Catholics. The monthly meetings had an element of secrecy, as members wore regalia and followed a simple ritual. No Catholics could join. Women were admitted to Lodges in 1903.Single-sided sheet printed in blue ink containing program details. Decorative title at top of page, with central image of cavalier on rearing horse within a decorative ribbon and floral border, containing a Protestant oath. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria "True Blues" Lodge Annual Tea and Entertainment Programmeloyal orange institution, protestant, societies, religion

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. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. A list of its productions by year includes: 1952 Florodora 1953 The Cingalee 1953 San Toy OR The Emperor’s Own 1953 Celebratory variety performance 195? While the Sun Shines 1954 A Country Girl 1954 Our Miss Gibbs 1955 The Toreador 1955 The Arcadians 1956 The Maid of the Mountains 1956 Whiteoaks 1956 Good night Vienna! 1957 A Country GirlThe Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued by the Kew Light Opera Company for a performance of 'Our Miss Gibbs'. Performances were held in the Kew Recreation Hall on 27, 28, 29 30 October 1954. Inscribed on the cast list is a later note identifying that Clarrrie Armstrong died on 13.8.1985. The programme forms part of a scrapbook that includes programmes, photographs and theatre reviews for the Kew Light Opera Company and later "Q" Theatre Guild.theatre (kew), performing arts, our miss gibbs, kew recreation hall, kew light opera company

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. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. A list of its productions by year includes: 1952 Florodora 1953 The Cingalee 1953 San Toy OR The Emperor’s Own 1953 Celebratory variety performance 195? While the Sun Shines 1954 A Country Girl 1954 Our Miss Gibbs 1955 The Toreador 1955 The Arcadians 1956 The Maid of the Mountains 1956 Whiteoaks 1956 Good night Vienna! 1957 A Country GirlThe Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued by the Kew Light Opera Company for a performance of 'The Toreador'. Performances were held in the Kew Recreation Hall on 4, 5, 6, 7 May 1955. Inscribed on the cast list is a later note identifying that the Musical Director, Clarrrie Armstrong died on 13.8.1985. The programme forms part of a scrapbook that includes programmes, photographs and theatre reviews for the Kew Light Opera Company and later "Q" Theatre Guild.theatre (kew), performing arts, the toreador (musical), kew recreation hall, kew light opera company

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Victorian Badminton Association Programme Victorian Badminton Championships 1948. Held at Exhibition Buildings Melbourne, Saturday August 21, at 7:45pm. Souvenir programme price six pence. Programme has been marked in pencil of games witnessed and the scores. Australian Championships and Interstate Matches, Exhibition Buildings September 21 - 30, with finals of the championships at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 2nd October.scores marked on inside of cardsport, exercise

The Mepunga & District Racing Club was formed at a meeting of sportsmen from various hamlets east of Warrnambool held at the Allans Forest State School, Mepunga West. The club was formed to conduct picnic race meetings in aid of charity and patriotic funds. On the committee were two representatives from Allansford, Cudgee, Mepunga, Nirranda, Nullawarre and Panmure, with Mr. W. Bant of Panmure elected as president. The club held its first race meeting, at Warrnambool, on 22 April 1944 in aid of district Red Cross Funds. It held four annual picnic race meetings from 1944 to 1947. [Source: Mark McNamara, The 'Bool: the history of racing in Warrnambool. -Self published, 2018. p.191]This program is from the first race meeting of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club held at the Warrnambool Racecourse on 22nd April 1944 to raise funds for the Red Cross during the war years. It contains a list of all office bearers and officials as well as placegetters and some jockey's names.Small dark pink covered booklet of 20 pages, containing the official programme of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club race meeting held 22nd April 1944. The booklet has grey lead pencil markings noting some riders and placegetter across the six race program.Front Cover: Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club Race Meeting (Affiliated with the S.W.D.R.A.) Saturday 22nd April, 1944; Official Programme one shilling; In aid of Red Cross Funds; E.P. Gibbons J Croft Hon Secs.; Modern Print, W'bool Inside Front Cover: Notice to Owners, Trainers and Riders. Prices to Enclosures Inside Rear Cover: Map of the Warrnambool Racecourse Rear Cover: All complaints concerning paid or unpaid bets MUST be lodged at the Secretary's office within THIRTY MINUTE of the race on which the bet was made other wise they will not be entertained.; Notice to Bookmakers. Fees must be paid at Secretary's Office prior to First Race. mepunga and district picnic race club, warrnambool racecourse, e p gibbons, j croft

The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.Concert programme of a Special Concert on 27 April 1960, held to mark the opening of the new City Hall in Kew (the location of the current Kew Library). The concert was led by a special Guest Conductor, Stuart Wilkie. The programme has a drawing of the new City Hall on the cover.arthur dear collection, kew philharmonic society, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew civic hall -- cotham road, theatre memorabilia

Programme and song sheet for Melbourne Legacy comradeship party. Includes names of Legatees, songs sung and words to song “Barefoot Days”. 00070.1 Comradeship Mid-Year Party programme 00070.2 Barefoot Days songsheetThis booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year.Two pieces of paper with black type on one side only. Two punched holes on each sheet.comradeship, legatee event

Frank Wright wrote the following tribute to Percy Campbell which was printed in the Ballarat Courier. "With the passing of Percy Campbell, Ballarat has lost its best known and most distinguished musician. His was no ordinary talent, but an inborn musicianship touched with genius. He was a critic of the keenest perception and many able musicians sought his advice on technical matters over a wide range. His ear was of the most sensitive kind, and among his unusual accomplishments was that rarity among musicians, "absolute pitch." Those of us who knew him well will reflect with pride that we were privileged to journey with him for a little while along life's highway. Percy Campbell belonged to Ballarat, and to Ballarat's music. He was part of the city itself. Handicapped through partial blindness from birth, there can be no doubt that had he been in full possession of his faculties, and been able to travel, his name would have been known in every corner of the world."Four page programme printed in brown ink on cream paper. the concert was held at Albert Hall Ballaratfrank wright, j c rowe, albert hall, percy campbell, monica righetti, star for opera quest, william ritchie, robert lemke, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert rasmussen, ellinor morcom, south street society, righetti, morcom

Programme for Wimbledon, Tuesday July 4th, 1961. Ribbon tied to spine. Materials: Paper, Ink, Ribbontennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Group; Yugoslavia vs Australia Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Group; Yugoslavia vs Australia Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Group; Yugoslavia vs Australia Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Group; Sweden vs Australia Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Group; USA vs Switzerland Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1992 World Final; USA vs Switzerland. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Official Programme: Eighth Day, 1975 Centenary Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme: 1981 Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. Pages 37 - 60 only Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Official Programme: Second Day, 1975 Centenary Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1979 Semi-Final; Australia vs USA Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup Quarter Final 1984; Australia vs Italy Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup Interzone Final 1936; Australia vs Germany Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1956 Interzone Final; India vs USA Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1960 Interzone Final; USA vs the Philippines Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Official Souvenir Programme of L.T.A.A., USA vs Australia. Old advertising content. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme: Schweppes Tasmanian International Women's Tennis Open (Hobart) January 1996 Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme: USTA HARDCOURT CHAMPIONSHIPS, BOYS AND GIRLS 18; BURLINGAME CALIFORNIA; 1984. Materials: Paper, Inktennis