Letter from Leon Scott to Mrs. Olive Dobbyn, dated 9th July 2007 in reference to the music for the deb presentation. Some music is listed and the dances they have learnt are also listed. Letter written on paper with Scott's (Bendigo) Pty. Ltd. Letterhead and signed Leon.Scott's (Bendigo) Pty Ltd, 19 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk.communication, postal, letters, peter ellis collection, scott's (bendigo) pty ltd, olive dobbyn, leon scott

Orange card for attendance at Strathfieldsaye primary School Bush Dance to be held on Friday November 25th 1994, 7pm to 11pm, at the Strathfieldsaye Sports club.Adult ticket $6. Featuring the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and as a prelude to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November.education, primary, bush dance

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This bowl is one of several objects in the Haeusler Collection concerning early childhood that provide insight into family and home life in early twentieth century Wodonga. The Hauseler Collection bowl was manufactured by Empire Porcelain Co (Ltd) in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Empire Porcelain Co (Ltd) was established in 1896 and manufactured bone china and earthenware until the company's closure in 1967. It can be dated to the first half of the twentieth century, likely c.1910s-1920s. Staffordshire became a centre for ceramic production in the 17th century due to the local availability of pottery materials including clay, salt, lead and clay. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history.Child's ceramic bowl with black print. The print in the centre of the bowl features a child with a wind instrument and three dancing cats. The outer rim of the bowl features a black circular print of roosters, dogs, cats, geese, rabbits and squirrels. The bottom of the bowl is embossed with details of manufacture. "ENGLAND" is embossed on bottom of the bowl via ceramic mould/ "EP.Co Stoke on Trent" is embossed on the bottom of the bowl in black via print. tableware, haeusler collection, children, ceramic, social history, domestic, family

A black and white photograph of Maj Bob Mew, US Army Air Ops liasion officer 1st ATF Nui Dat enjoys a close encounter with Dinah Lee and Lorrae Desmond during a lunch break by the March 1967 ABC Dance Band Concert Party photograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, lorrae desmond, dinah lee, abc dance band concert party, maj bob mew, entertainment, gibbons collection catalogue, us army air ops liasion officer

National Fitness Folk Dancing Festival at Como Park Saturday 11 December 1943, 3:00PM to 5:00PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various depots. Memos dated 3 December 1943."Copy to Hawthorn and Hanna St Insps. Hanna St Insp to cover both ways" written in lower half in pencil.trams, tramways, events, festival

A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the dancers around a Christmas tree. The costumes include ballerinas, golliwogs, tin soldiers, fairies and elaborate dresses. Also frogs or lizards, sugar plum fairies, rabbits, cossack dancers and cats or foxes. A similar routine was performed in 1952 as described in a newsletter. It mentions the routine as 'Toy makers dream' and had golliwogs and soldiers and Father Christmas. 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 1980'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.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of a Christmas scene during the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes

German Masked Costume Ball, 4th Sept. 1982, City Hall, Bendigo - Poster/advertisement? - (supported/organized by?) Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations.. With sketch of Mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo goldfield (by Dorothy Carroll).entertainment, dance, german masked ball, dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations, city hall, royal historical society of victoria bendigo.

Yellow card with green printing. 'Tramways Era' Costume Ball held on Friday, 28th July, 1972. A photo on the card has eight trams parked close to each other. Five men are in front of the trams. Trams lined up outside the Grandstand at the QEO in View Street. They lined up waiting for the footy crowd.entertainment, dance, ball, peter ellis collection, tramways era costume ball 1972, bendigo advertiser

One copies of a notice, printed in dark blue on bright yellow card advertising the 'Alexandra' Costume Dinner Ball held at City Hall on Saturday 4th July, 1981. There is a sketch of the Alexandra Fountain. Above it is 1881 - 1981 and Centenary below. Printed in the bottom left corner is the name of the ball and the venue and date on the right.entertainment, dance, ball, peter ellis collection, alexandra fountain centenary, city hall

This dress was typical of those worn on 'after 5' special occasions to: dinner dances, weddings, balls. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital BallThis dress was worn (and possibly made) by Margaret McKendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian McKendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga & District hospital. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office. They had 3 children.Long sleeved fitted pale apricot guipure lace full length dress fitted at the waist line. Gored skirt. Scooped neckline at the front. High neckline at the back. The back has a 28 cm long opening fastened by hooks and eyes. Unlined.'after 5' dress; margaret mckendrick; tawonga; ladies' clothing

This dress was typical of those worn on 'after 5' special occasions to: dinner dances, weddings, balls. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital Ball.This dress was worn (and possibly made) by Margaret Mc Kendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian Mc Kendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga & District hospital. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office. They had 3 children.Aqua silk long (full length) sleeveless dress. Sequined with beads individually hand sewn. Princess line. Zip full length at the back. A couple of pleats at the front and back. 'A' line skirt. Accompanied by a guipure lace short jacket with three quarter sleeves, lined with the same silk as the dress. Scalloped at the bottom of the jacket. Covered button at the top of the back with a loop.'after 5' dress; margaret mckendrick; tawonga; ladies' clothing

Galen Catholic College has usually put on at least one theatrical production every year and in 2003, Fame was produced. These photos show the dancers, actors and musicians during rehearsals.galen catholic college, galen college, school theatrical productions, students, fame, 2003

Seven motor vehicles outside the front of Kingston's Garage. Sign on building Phone 211 Kingston's . The Centenary Dancing & Skating Hall. This is a cropped version of the same photo catalogued as 2751.transport, motor cars

Kay Bunnett, Dancing flowers 1990, watercolour and gouache, 67 x 32.5 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Presented to City of Sandringham by the artist, 1992flowers, abstract, kay bunnett, janet kay bunnett, beaumaris art group, watercolour, gouache

Colour photocopy of newspaper article Obituary. Dated Saturday, May 23, 2015. Article is not complete. Titled Peter Ellis O. Reads: Bendigo is set to farewell a true national treasure. Dawn Rasmussen reports. Peter Ellis OAM 1946-2015. Friends, colleagues and mates around the world agree, with the passing of Peter Ellis OAM, Bendigo has lost a national treasure. 'Peter was passionate about dance, music, photography and the environment, and watching him tend to his interests, like a juggler with 100 different objects in the air, was a sight to behold,' friend John Williams said. In his 70th year, Peter was known for his casual approach to the niceties but he always insisted his teapot be adorned with a suitable tea cosy. He enjoyed a glass of wine with friends, hunting up the history of folklore, dance and music, and nothing better than a walk in the bush. Peter is one of the leading collectors and presenters of traditional dance tunes, dances and musical instruments in Australia. At the 2005 National Folk Festival it was announced by Robyn Holmes that he has the largest selection of dance related material collected in the National Library Archives in Canberra, collected over many years, with mates like the late John Meredith (AM), Shirley Andrews (AM), Rob Willis and Dave Di Santi among others. He literally travelled Australia collecting, and had extensive field recordings from Western Australia and Tasmania in addition to his Victorian collection. .. .. .. And central Victoria. Peter collected a lot of material from Harry McQueen (Castlemaine), who played in dance bands for over 60 years in central Victoria. Harry had a number of tunes from Bill McGlashan who had taken Harry under his wing as a young man. Through Peter's efforts much valuable material and knowledge from almost a century ago was saved for posterity. As a charter member and life member of the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo and the Victorian Folk Music Club, a member of the famous Wedderburn Old Timers Band for over 28 years (two platinum and several gold recordings in that time), founder and leader of the Emu Creek Bush Band (29 years old in 2010) and creator of the 'Friday Night at the Spring Gully Hop' single CD, Peter has been a driving force in the local band and live music scene. Turning his attention to ensuring the music he unearthed would not be forgotten or let lay idle again, under his guidance three double CD's called Quadrille Mania' which contain many rare dances and tunes which have been learnt and recorded were produced, and a triple CD called 'Take Me back To Bendigo', composed of heritage songs and music from the Gold Rush to Federation. These Cd's show the multicultural heritage in Bendigo and include music and songs from the Koorie.. .. … and Welsh communities of Bendigo and district. Upon his recovery of costs Peter has handed over copyright to the Bendigo Community so future profits go back into the community. Three double CDs called 'The Merry Country Dance' with dances and tunes going back to the time of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's Ball in 1804. Most of the tracks are performed by the Emu Creek bush Band following much practice under Peter's tutelage. For further authenticity .. .. .. Tracks which were revived from almost 200 years ago and have now been recorded using the instruments of the time. There is an accompanying book which is set to become the 'Bible' for anyone interested in social dance in Australia. Other CDs include Bush Concert recordings (Volume 1 Goornong), Cooee, Songs of the ANZACs two- CD set in conjunction with the Bendigo Historial Society, 'Music of the Diggings' (four tracks by Peter or Emu Creek) and many more guest… ARTICLE CUT OFFperson, individual, peter ellis oam

A beautiful red front cover showing portraits of European kings and queens of the early 20th century around the border (18 in all). Title: "The Royal Albums of Easy Dance Music" - Edited, Arranged and Fingered by Henry Kendall. Contents are shown below title. Hand stitched binding.

Invitation card. On the front picture of several couples dancing, printing in green and white. Underneath in black: Bendigo Institute of Technology Centenary Graduation Ball; Saturday, June 20, 8pm to 1am. Double. O n the back: table 4 in blue pen and the number 57 printed.event, social, graduation ball

A black and white photograph - Following morning services, Anzac Day 25 April 1967, at the Northern Headquarters of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able to get in to Danang from the field were entertained by dancers from the Shirley Simmons Concert partyphotograph, aattv, danang, entertainers, shirley simmons concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1964 and the Gardens tram stop.Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of No. 32 at the Gardens Loop. Tram has adverts for Electric cooking, Castrol oil, dancing at the Civic Hall and Twin Lakes. Dated 2-4-1964. Tram stop alongside the tram shows all the signs that were provided at this location."Ballarat Single truck 32 2-4-64" in ink.tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 32

Colour photo of five musicians. Two have guitars, one a concertina, one a keyboard with a cloth over the front with a lady and man dancing and Wongawilli printed on it and the fifth is plucking a string. A background banner has caricatures of people, the sun, a lighthouse, music notes and in the centre, a piano accordion.photo, group, musicians, peter ellis collection, wongawilli

Colour photograph. Quite hard to see, photo too dark. Band on stage outside. Banner reading 'The Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band'. Australia flag bunting. Back of photo reads: 5A Sound Shell Rosalind Park Bendigo.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band

Geelong No. 37 at Corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets 3/11/1953, showing 'East' on destination. Tram not well exposed. Stopped by a centre of the road pole marked as a tram stop, with 'Safety Zone' sign in foreground. Outside Mayfair School of Dancing building. Photo by Keith Kings.In Blue ink 'Geelong was closed early 1956' in top left hand corner. In base 'Geelong No. 37, on 'EAST' Cr Ryrie &b Moorabool Sts City, 3/11/53, Maximum traction 1/50 f11' Stamped on top edge, 'K.S.Kings No. K(a)(7)'tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, maximum traction, tram 37

Invitation from the mayor of the City of Ballaarat and Mrs Pearse requesting the pleasure of His Worship The Mayor of Bendigo and Lady's Company at the Ball to be held in the Alfred Hall On Thursday, July 7th. 1904. A reply addressed to the town clerk before 30th June is desired. Dancing to commence at 8.30pm.document, invitations, mayoral balls and other entertain

Taken outdoors in 1924, the photograph depicts seven young members of the Beechworth Male Ballet and the group's choreographer. The Loch St swimming bath is in the background. The dancers participated in the Beechworth Concert Party.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board.Obverse: I /entertainment album, beechworth, beechworth concert party, beechworth male ballet, loch st swimming bath, loch st

The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raining funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 by Syn Emery and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. Very significant in local public and social functions and a part of local folk lore.The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raising funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. tin kan band syn emery music

Four newspaper cuttings featuring the Wedderburn Old Timers. The first is a photo of people dancing with the band in the background at the Bendigo Psychiatric Centre (no date). The second is a page from the Loddon Times - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 with photos of Kevin and Averyl Fry, Moira Clarkson, Danni Devlin, Andrea Hollier, Don Manypenny. Lyn Lynlsing, Betty Jackel and a photo of four members of the band playing their instruments.The third is a photo in The Mercury 29/1/1981 of the band with their instruments. (The full page of this paper is part of the Collection). One member mentioned was Lindsay Holt and the fourth is a page from The Bendigo Advertiser 27/8/1988 telling the history of the band and an old man named Ted Noonan who taught the violin to a farmers daughter named Daisy in Wehla. There is also a photocopy of this article.Bendigo Advertiserentertainment, dance, barn dance, peter ellis collection, wedderburn old time ball, kevin & averyl fry, maira clarkson, danni devlin, andrea hollier, don manypenny, lyn lynlsing, betty jackel, campbell holmes, the loddon times 15/5/2002, bendigo psychiatric centre, wedderburn old timers, lindsay holt, ted noonan, elma ross, grummy ross, bendigo advertiser 27/8/1988, dr donald topley

The use of the colours purple, green and white reference the colours used during the first wave feminist movement initially in the UK by the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), and subsequently emblematic of the Australian women’s movement.Graphic illustration of a naked female seated figure in purple, white and red, against a background with 'rays' of purple, green and white. Main text in red, with additional text at base in purple.Additional text: "A woman's place is… …in the struggle : 24th consecutive rally and march : 6:30pm steps of Parliament House : Dance afterwards 8:30pm Brunswick Town Hall (cnr. Sydney Rd. + Dawson St.)."women's liberation