This is a programme of the stage production of the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society of "Rookery Nook" in 1955. This is one of the earliest productions associated with Joyce and Cyril Hayward who founded the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society and who were the dominant theatrical couple in Warrnambool for thirty years. Today the Warrnambool Theatre Company is the successor of the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society.This programme is retained as a memento of a 1950s Warrnambool theatre performance and of the early work of the Haywards who dominated the arts and theatre scene in Warrnambool in the second half of the 20th century. This programme has ten pages with a thickened card cover, sixteen advertisements and printed material, some in black and some in blue. The pages have been stapled but the staples have now been removed. Warrnambool Musical & Dramatic Society Proudly Presents "ROOKERY NOOK" by Ben Travers. TOWN HALL, WARRNAMBOOL 2nd, 3rd & 4th November 1955. Programme 1 /-cyril and joyce hayward, warrnambool

Crimson covered programme for the Ballarat Teachers' College Dramatic Club Production of Peg O' My Heart at the Britannia Theatre Ballarat on 23 September 1929. The actors included Edna Jones, Ronald Moosman, Ina Dickman, W. Ian Young, Francis B. Hickey, Olive Van Berkel, John H. McNaughton, Queenie Kerby and Sydney Hender. The play was produced by A.B. Jones and the business manager was R.R. Watson. .2) Newspaper review of the play from the Ballarat Courier of 24 September 1929.The following autographs are written onto the first page: O. Van Berkel, Chas. Hender, F.B. Hickey, R. Moosman, I Dickman, Enda O. Jones, W. Ian Young, Z. Kerby, R.R. Watson, C. Goltz, R. Warriner, A.B. Jones.ballarat teachers' college, drama, mcnaughton, john mcnaughton, britannia theatre, theatre

On 28 March 1981 the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1870 Founders hall was opened. The hall was erected from the proceeds of the Centenary Appeal for a sum of approximately $800,000. The hall commemorates the initiative of the founders of the original Ballarat School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat College of Advanced Education, as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall was build to accommodate 670 persons in a theatre type seating and was intended for multiple purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the hall commenced in 1978. It was opened approximately 110 years after the Ballarat School of Mines (26 October 1870) and 10 years after the opening of the Mt Helen Campus (31 October 1870)..1) White card with blue and brown ink relating to the opening of the 1870 Founders Hall by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2) Souvenir Programme and Entree to inaugural concert in the 1870 Founders Hall. .3) Invitation card to the opening of Founders Hall made out to Mr and Mrs Z.A. Plavinaballarat college of advanced education, founders theatre, founders hall, theatre, zelman cowen, m.b. john, e.j. barker, w.j.c. north, ian gordon, zig plavina, invitation, 1870 founders hall

A pink programme with black print. On the front are the words, ' The Scotch College Dramatic Society presents ' A Safety Match' (In four acts) by Ian Hay at the Free Library Hall, Portland on Thursday, September 6th, 1928. To commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets - 2/- (Booking at Toye Bros. 5d. Extra) Proceeds in aid of Portland Public Hospital. Programme--3d. G. A. Fisher, Secretary. 'Guardian' Print, Portland. Inside is the cast list and a Synopsis of Scenes.program, theatre, scotch college dramatic society, lydia chancellor, collection, entertainment, drama, theatre, scotch college, portland, programmes, program

Fred Page collection, collage of photographs and souvenir programme of the Plaza Theatre Bendigo. Framed under glass in a pink metal frame. Deframed 2022.buildings, commercial, plaza theatre, bendigo, buildings, theatre

Fred Page collection, Souvenir programme from the Princess Theatre Bendigo for the performance of 'Maritana' presented by the Bendigo Orchestral Society and the Y.M.C.A. Choir. Under glass, in a silver wooden frame. Deframed 2022Reed & Co Printers Bendigoperforming arts, music, princess theatre, bendigo, theatre, music

A white booklet with red, blue, brown and black print. On the front cover are the words 'The Desert Song A Warner Bros. Vitaphone Production The Princess Review.' On the inside are the words, 'The Princess Review Vol. 1 No. 3 December 14, 1929 Gratis.' This review features coming theatre attractions and in this particular issue features especially ' The Desert Song.' A Warner Bros. Vitaphone Production. It also includes many advertisements.event, entertainment, music, lydia chancellor, collection, event, entertainment, theatre, music, opera, singing, programme, program

A white flyer with black and white print. On the front cover is a photo of Paul Dufault and the words, ' Paul Dufault The Great Dramatic Tenor Assisted by Violet Clark Soprano, Ernest Toy Violinist, Harold Whittle Pianist. Lyric Theatre Two Concerts Monday, December 22nd and Christmas Night. Direction Frederic Shipman. On the inside of the document is a list of Dufault's successes in Australasia and on the back cover are biographies and photos of the support cast. Also the words Touring Manager John Griffiths, Troedel & Cooper Pty. Ltd., Print, Melb. There is also a postcard with a photo of 'Paul Dufault the French-Canadian Tenor,' and on the back are the words to ' La Marseillaise the great battle hymn of the French Nation, as sung by Paul Dufault at his Concerts.'program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, music, singing, concert, entertainment, event, programme, program

A small white programme with black print. There is a black and white photograph of Benno Moiseiwitsch on the front. Under the photo are the words, : Direction J & N. Tait. Analytical Programme Price Threepence. On the inside cover is the programme of Benno Moiseiwitsch's piano recital and the date Tuesday, August 21, at 8 p.m., and place, Princess Theatre, Bendigo.program, music, piano, lydia chancellor, collection, piano, concert, recital, entertainment, event, program, programme, music

A pink programme with black print. On the front are the words ' KINEMACOLOR (urban patents) The World's Events in their Natural Colours. The Great War Picture: With the Fighting Forces of Europe. Direct from the Scale Theatre, London. The Sole Rights for KINEMACOLOR for Australia and New Zealand were secured in England by the Proprietor, Wm. J. Shephard, to whom all communications should be addressed. Mitchell & Casey, General Printers, 25 Tattersall's Lane Melbourne.program, theatre, war, lydia chancellor, collection, w.w. i, event, program, theatre, the great war, war

A yellow programme with blue print. On the front cover are the words ' Kiwanis Club of Bendigo GRAND VARIETY CONCERT, J.B. Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo in support of St. Luke's Family Care Saturday, 15th September, 1964. Bendigo Premier Town Victoria 1982-1985.' On the inside is the programme and some acknowledgements. On the back cover is an advertisement for A.N.A. Downtown 'Reception Specialists.' Bendigo Modern Press.program, music, kiwanis service club, lydia chancellor, collection, kiwanis, service clubs, concerts, entertainment, singing, ballet, dance, instrumental, event, program, programme, grand variety concert

A white programme with red and black print. On the front cover are the words, 'Bendigo Operatic Society The Merry Widow Capital Theatre, Bendigo Opening Friday, April 30th, 1965 for five nights.' On the inside are photos of the cast and producer and a synopsis of the story and scenes. It also contains words of the songs from 'The Merry Widow.' On the back of the programme is an advertisement for the Golden Hills Motel in Marong Road.program, music, the merry widow, lydia chancellor, collection, music, opera, entertainment, event, the merry widow

White programme with red, black and blue coloured print, titled 'Noel Coward's Epic of the Empire CAVALCADE Fox Film's proudest achievement.' 'Souvenir. For General Exhibition.' 'Copyright 1933 by Fox Film Corporation (Australasia) Ltd. All Rights Reserved.'program, theatre, films, lydia chancellor, collection, drama, entertainment, performing arts, souvenir, films

A small cream booklet with coloured printing. Titled' His Majesty's Theatre Melbourne J. C. Williamson Ltd. On the inside it is titled 'His Majesty's Magazine Programme.' Includes advertisements, many in colour, and news relating to Melbourne theatre. In the centre is the programme for J.C. Williamson's 'The Student Prince.' C. 1927.Red and black seal on coverprogram, theatre, his majesty's theatre, lydia chancellor, collection, theatre, entertainment, recreation, programme, program, event, his majesty's theatre

Document, Theatre Program, Royal Princess Theatre, Monday & Tuesday,11th & 12th March 1907- Miss Marie Narelle, The Queen of Irish Song. Assisted by Mr. Chester Feutress (Tenor).Miss Constance Brandon-Asker(Pianist), Miss Sheelah O'Donald (Accompanist). E.Hull, Printer, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.E.Hull, Printer, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.program, theatre, royal princess theatre

Document, theatre program, Royal Princess Theatre, Saturday 18 August 1917 at 2.45pm. ''Grand Matinee'' by the ''Maldon Pierrots''. To provide comforts for the fighting men. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 38th Battalion Depots. W.A. Brockley print Bendigo.W.A.Brockley Print,Bendigo.program, theatre, royal princess theatre

Bendigo Easter Fair 1985, April 5-8. Programme Booklet. Friday: Sun Loon Display, Easter Bowling Carnival, Rotary Easter Art Show, Book Bazaar, Model Railroaders Exhibition, Dudley House, Exhibition of Dolls, Embroiderers Guild, Art Gallery. Saturday: Mardi-Gras Street Carnival, Busking, Outdoor Theatre, Arts & Music, Bendigo Theatre Company, Cynthia Holland & Bendigo Talent Club Sun Loong Display, Rotary Art Show, Handcraft Bazaar, Motorcycle Show-Sandhurst Historic Vehicle Club Trams, Central Deborah, Dudley House, Exhibition Dolls, Antique Fair, Model Railroaders, Fire Brigades' Carnival for Children, Horse & Harness Parade, Book Bazaar, Bowling Carnival, Football, Photographic Exhibition, Family Activities, Cinema 180, Exhibition of Paintings silver furniture & porcelain, Embroiders Guild. Sunday: Horse Spectacular, Model Railroaders, Rotary Art Show, Handcraft Bazaar, Antique & Historical Display of Arms Weapons & Military, Antique Fair, Torchlight Procession, Awakening of Dragon, Exhibition of Dolls, Dudley House, Trams, Central Deborah, Book Bazaar, Mardi-Gras Street Carnival, Hargreaves Mall, Motorcycle Show, Photographic Exhibition, Family Activities, Cinema 180, Art Gallery, Embroiderers Guild. Monday: Philatelic Society Exhibition, Rotary Art Show, Handcraft Bazaar, Antique Fair, Model Railroaders, Bendigo District Bowling Assn. Easter Bowling Carnival, Exhibition of Dolls, Dudley House Bendigo Branch Royal Historical Society, Trams, Central Deborah, Motorcycle Show, Antique and Historical Display of Arms Weapons & Militaria, Mardi-Gras Street Carnival, Hargreaves Mall, Gala Street Procession, Carnival For Children, Sun Loong on Display, Photographic Exhibition, Fusion, Cinema 180, Art Gallery, Embroiders Guild. Church Services in Bendigo City Area During Easter (listings for Thursday, Good Friday, Eater Saturday, Easter Day). The Bendigo & District Tourism Association Welcomes you to Victoria's Premier Town. Listing of events over Easter with map to guide all around. Bendigo Easter Fair Incorporated Phone: (054) 43 9191Bendigo Easter Fair Inc. would like to thank the Ministry for the Arts for its continued assistance over the past 11 years. 3 1/2 pages of information on the Bendigo Easter Fair and its rich history dating back to 1871. The first Fair was held to aid 2 charities: Bendigo Base Hospital and the Home and Hospital for the Aged (Benevolent Asylum). Gone are the days of the Fancy Bazaar, Fat Baby Contest and the greasy Pig Chase, many tradition remain the same. Links to the Chinese community date back to when the first settlers arrived seeking gold. This gives the Fair its unique quality and Brings visitors in their thousands each Easter. The Monday Procession has always been the most famous as many old photographs show. Some photos taken before the turn of the century. Many made the journey to Bendigo from Melbourne and outlying districts. Visitors line the route to see floats, bands, and the once a year appearance of the Chinese Dragon, ''Sun Loong'' or ''New Dragon''. The longest Imperial Dragon in the World; 300ft plus in length. His predecessor, ''Long'', is acclaimed as the worlds oldest Imperial Dragon. Easter Saturday Procession has taken form of a Horse and Harness Parade, attracting and immense variety of entrants. The torchlight Procession on Sunday evening includes fireworks, Fire Brigades, Fire Trucks, firemen, marching girls and illuminated floats. The Army has helped with the procession since around the time of Federation. 15th Transport Squadron (15 Tpt. Sqdn.), processions are assembled & dispatched with Army efficiency. Marshalling the Monday Procession this year will be done by the Army as well as our own Easter Fair marshalls with a new communications system.1930 the Popular Girl contest was introduced. The four main streets of Bendigo, Pall Mall, Mitchell Street, Hargreaves Street and Williamson Street (formerly View Street), sponsored their particular girl by means of raffles, street stalls and a variety of fund raising. The winner was the one that raised the most money, and was announced from the balcony of the Shamrock Hotel, by the Mayor of Bendigo on Easter Saturday Night. The Popular girl contest is still held with a lot of the fund raising now done by service clubs and voluntary organizations. 1984 fund raising efforts, in excess of $50,000 was distributed to charities in our area. The combined Bendigo Brigades' record support for the Easter Fair goes back of many years in a variety of ways. Bendigo people are known for their love of sport and the choice in the city is very wide. There will be no Easter Sports Carnival this year but Easter Fair will still be holding functions at the Bendigo Sports Centre in Park Road. Bendigo city centre will be alive with stalls, raffles and rides of every description over the three days of sports, Sat-Sun. Hargreaves Mall will be the focus of relaxation, buskers, community theatre, arts with craft activity & musical entertainment. The Rotary Club of Bendigo and the Easter Fair Society had had independent Arts Shows but in 1981amalgamate their shows. 1981 Rotary Club of Bendigo added the Antique Fair to the Easter Program, held in the RSL Memorial Hall, Pall Mall. Last year some event were cancelled, but last year's Fair was quite a success. With many outdoor activities, the weather plays a vital role. It has been necessary to alter some venues in the past years, with Easter being a week early in April this year we are looking forward to fine conditions. The Chinese and Bendigo Easter Fair, The First Chinese arrived on the goldfields in mid 1850's in teams or groups to work the rich alluvial gold fields of Dai Gum San (Big Gold Mountain). Most were of poorer class from the district of See Yup, an area of four villages near the provincial capital Canton (Kwangchow). By far the largest group came from the village of Toi Shan. The alluvial gold quickly petered out so by the time of the first Bendigo Easter Fair in 1871 most Chinese had either left for richer fields or turned to other pursuits such as stores, market gardens, laundries, herbalists etc.. Many of course had died on the fields from the rigors of mining of diseases not encountered in their homeland. The Benevolent Asylum (Home & Hospital for the age) and Bendigo Base Hospital had become places of rest, help and haven for old, sick and lonely Chinese. SO when the idea was mooted to hold a charity fair to raise money for these worthy establishments, the Chinese were only too happy to join with the Easter Fair Society in this charitable work. It has for over 113 years. Chinese showed their costumes, scenery, and weapons of warfare, but it was not until 1892, that the first of the 5 loongs (dragons) appeared.. . The pageant was marshalled by Mr T Chapman and headed by Mr Moody, attired in habiliments of a most gorgeous character on a gaily caparisoned horse, and his get up as a Chinese grandee was perfect. . . Tom toms , bagpipes. . Wind instrument resembling a clarinet. . Bagpipes,.. The Weekly Advertiser, Friday, April 22,1892. . . Today the Chinese Association, made up of descendants and families of the early Chinese and associate members, carries on the charitable works of their predecessors. A Little Of Dragons, We have all heard of St. George Bendigo dragons (loongs) have none of these characteristics, in fact they have only brought good to Bendigo. There are 3 chief species of Chinese Dragons of which ''The Lung'' (Loong) is the most powerful. It is also the spiritual dragon which produces wind and rain. It has 9 resemblances, the head of a camel, horns of a deer, eyes of a rabbit ears of a cow, neck of a snake, belly of a frog, scales of a carp, claws of a hawk and palm of a tiger. Loong is a vegetarian, favourite food pomelo (ooluk), the father of our modern grapefruit. The abode, according to legend is the sky or water. He is also deaf, thus requiring loud noises to awaken him and to keep him awake. . . Number of claws they have represent rank. Dragons have 2, 3, 4 or 5 claws, the latter being reserved for the Emperor. Loong and Sun Loong have both five claw dragons. Bendigo has had 5 or 6 dragons, the number being confused by the fact each dragon was called 'Loong'. Today Three dragons remain in Bendigo, Loong, Sun Loong, and Yar Loong. Loong is the oldest Imperial Dragon in the world. He continued his walk through the streets of Bendigo til his retirement in 1970. He was created in Fat Shan in the Peoples Republic of China. Built of. . . Sun Loong replaced Loong after the 2 dragon procession of 1970. Created by Mr Law On, . . Yar Loong is a night dragon, came in 1930's. . . Long history of dragons. . The Birth Of A Dragon. . . To awaken A Dragon. . . The Easter Monday Chinese Procession. . . Procession divided into 6 sections,.. The Easter Monday Procession comprises,… over 350 people. Conclusion It is hoped that in the near future a museum can be built to house the priceless regalia gathered together over the last century and a half by the Bendigo Chinese Association. Advertisements; Historic Bendigo Pottery, Mim's Restaurant, Antique Fair (Rotary), The Copper Pot, Sandhurst Town (Develop Victoria Council Tourism Award 1983-1985), Bendigo Motor Co. (Mazda), Diggers, Chaplin's, Bendigo's Dunny Diner, Arakoon, Quin's Bluebird, Allara Motor Lodge, Lakeview Motor Inn, The Armoured Car Company, Gillies, Mardi Gras Street Carnival, Handcraft Bazaar, Art Show (Rotary) Bendigo Model Railroaders (Easter Exhibition), Bendigo Easter Fair Highland Games brought to you by TV8 and Coca-Cola Bottlers. Design and Finished Art By Graphics Group, Bendigo.Graphics Group Bendigoevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair incorporated, bendigo easter fair 1985, april 5-8. programme. friday: sun loon display, easter bowling carnival, rotary easter art show, book bazaar, model railroaders exhibition, dudley house, exhibition of dolls, embroiderers guild, art gallery. saturday: mardi-gras street carnival, busking, outdoor theatre, arts & music, bendigo theatre company, cynthia holland & bendigo talent club sun loong display, rotary art show, handcraft bazaar, motorcycle show-sandhurst historic vehicle club trams, central deborah, dudley house, exhibition dolls, antique fair, model railroaders, fire brigades' carnival for children, horse & harness parade, book bazaar, bowling carnival, football, photographic exhibition, family activities, cinema 180, exhibition of paintings silver furniture & porcelain, embroiders guild. sunday: horse spectacular, model railroaders, rotary art show, handcraft bazaar, antique & historical display of arms weapons & military, antique fair, torchlight procession, awakening of dragon, exhibition of dolls, dudley house, trams, central deborah, book bazaar, mardi-gras street carnival, hargreaves mall, motorcycle show, photographic exhibition, family activities, cinema 180, art gallery, embroiderers guild. monday: philatelic society exhibition, rotary art show, handcraft bazaar, antique fair, model railroaders, bendigo district bowling assn. easter bowling carnival, exhibition of dolls, dudley house bendigo branch royal historical society, trams, central deborah, motorcycle show, antique and historical display of arms weapons & militaria, mardi-gras street carnival, hargreaves mall, gala street procession, carnival for children, sun loong on display, photographic exhibition, fusion, cinema 180, art gallery, embroiders guild. church services bendigo city easter , eater saturday bendigo & district tourism association victoria's premier town. bendigo easter fair incorporated bendigo easter fair rich history 1871. base hospital and the home and hospital for the aged (benevolent asylum). fancy bazaar, fat baby contest greasy pig chase, many old photographs floats, bands, chinese dragon, ''sun loong'' or ''new dragon''. the longest imperial dragon in the world; 300ft plus in length easter saturday procession horse harness parade. torchlight procession on sunday evening includes fireworks, fire brigades, fire trucks, firemen, marching girls and illuminated floats. army helped federation. 15th transport squadron (15 tpt. sqdn). monday procession by the army 1930 popular girl contest introduced. four main streets, pall mall, mitchell street, hargreaves street williamson street. winner announced shamrock hotel, easter saturday night. popular girl contest fund raising service clubs voluntary organizations. 1984 fund raising efforts, in excess $50, 000 distributed to charities. combined bendigo brigades'. no easter sports carnival holding functions bendigo sports centre in park road. stalls, raffles three days sports, sat-sun. relaxation, buskers, community theatre, arts with craft activity & musical rotary club of bendigo easter fair society independent arts shows in 1981amalgamate antique fair, held last year some event cancelled. with many outdoor activities, weather plays vital role. alter some venues in the past, easter being a week early first chinese arrived goldfields in mid 1850's dai gum san (big gold mountain). see yup, canton (kwangchow). toi shan. first easter fair in 1871 for richer fields other pursuits stores, market gardens, laundries, herbalists etc. benevolent asylum (home & hospital for the age) bendigo base hospital had become places of rest, help and haven for old, chinese. charity fair to raise money, chinese join easter fair society in this charitable work. costumes, scenery, weapons of warfare, 1892, the first of the 5 loongs. marshalled by mr t chapman by mr moody, caparisoned horse, chinese grandee. tom toms, wind instrument. bagpipes, advertiser, april 22, 1892. chinese association, descendants chinese and associate charitable works. st. george ''the lung'' most powerful. spiritual dragon wind rain. 9 resemblances, camel, deer, rabbit cow, snake, frog, carp, hawk tiger. a vegetarian, pomelo (ooluk), the abode, legend is the sky or water. deaf loud noises to keep him awake. claws represent rank. 2, 3, 4 or 5 claws, reserved for emperor. had 5 or 6 dragons called 'loong'. three dragons loong, sun loong, yar loong. loong oldest imperial dragon in the world. retirement 1970. created in fat shan peoples republic of china. built of. sun loong, loong 2 dragon procession 1970. created mr law on, yar loong a night dragon1930's.history dragons. birth of a dragon. awaken a dragon. easter monday chinese procession divided 6 sections 350 people. priceless regalia last century bendigo chinese association. advertisements; historic bendigo pottery, mim's restaurant, antique fair (rotary), the copper pot, sandhurst town (develop victoria council tourism award 1983-1985), bendigo motor co. (mazda), diggers, chaplin's, bendigo's dunny diner, arakoon, quin's bluebird, allara motor lodge, lakeview motor inn, armoured car company, gillies, mardi gras street carnival, handcraft bazaar, art show model railroaders highland games tv8 coca-cola. art by graphics group

A green booklet with the title ' A Souvenir of Miss Tittell Brune as Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. Direction J.C. Williamson.' Photos in this souvenir by TALMA, Melbourne and Sydney. Syd Day Print. C. early 20th century. Red cord binds pages.Tittell Bruneprogram, music, souvenirs, lydia chancellor, collection, theatre, theatre program, souvenir, performing arts, drama, document, ephemera, programme, program

Single sheet pamphlet/flyer re Complimentary Concert and Presentation to Mr H G A Winkelmann, Payne's Theatre Royal, Bairnsdale Wednesday March 30 1898. Programme (songs and piano solo) including song ''Gondola Dreams'' sung by Mr Bush. Presentation to Mr Winkelmann by Dr Duncan. Tickets - One shilling. Printer: Vogt, Bairnsdale. (Two copies in similar condition).person, individual, bush collection - personal