"Miss Hook of Holland" is a musical comedy (described as a "Dutch Musical Incident") in two acts, with music and lyrics by Paul Rubens and book by Austen Hurgon and Rubens. It opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, on 31 January 1907, and had a successful run of 462 performances. A synopsis of the plot can be found at https://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_m/miss_hook_holland.htm This was one of a number of productions of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society during the 1930s. The society formed in 1931 and its first production was "The Cingalee", followed in 1932 by "The Arcadians". Other productions were "Princess Ju-Ju", "The Quaker Girl", "The Hook of Holland" and "The Country Girl". Apart its cultural and social importance, the aim of the Society was to raise funds for charity. Mrs Constance Clucas was a driving force behind the productions. A comprehensive account of the society's activities is found in 'A history of Surrey Hills' Sporting clubs and Cultural Groups" by Ken James. This and other programs of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society provide insight into the cultural life of Surrey Hills in the 1930s.Cream-coloured stapled program printed in brown of a musical comedy in 2 acts. Includes a cast list and committee of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society, a synopsis of the play, a list of the musical items, photos of Mrs P D Clucas and Mr Norman Lee and a number of ads for local and city businesses."J Hall" signed on back in ink or biro; Norman Lee has signed his photo in ink.camberwell town hall, operetta, miss hook of holland, tanner and monckton, surrey hills amateur operatic society, j c williamson ltd, surrey hills baby health centre, alfred hospital, orthopaedic hospital, surrey hills orchestra, anne's pantry, surrey hall, entertainment, fundraising, musical events and activities, miss cook, mr j colquhoun, h e witchell, a h chenu, norman lee, jean gordon, wilfred darby, jeanette mcdowell, ronald isherwood, howard p denny, miss phyllis heitsch, una v blaikie, howard burnett, jack chapman, winifred broderick, gladys marshall, scyla cocking, harold g brett, harry cocking, aubrey pearce, william morrison, muriel middleton, barbara brigdon, jessie collins, ethel cerini, isabel callaghan, florrie doreian, violet ebbels, jessie fethers, margot gordon, jean robinson, gordon lavender, marjory gordon, grace linford, mollie middleton, eileen middleton, muriel marshall, gladys oliver, mary scragg, beryl scragg, nina sinclair, jean wearne, gladys roberts, rose pearse, jean douglass, jessie powys, mabel thomas, violet abery, roy brian, herbert darby, wilfred harley, robert rowse, jack walker, fred williams, george duncan, mrs g d clucas, mrs p d blaikie, miss w h duncan, mrs g d grover, mrs b collins, miss m harley, mr r cocking, mr h colton, ada walton, mrs c colquoun

Made by Mr Titcher for his personal collection. Displayed in Mrs Audrey McFee's miniature Chicory Kiln. After it was closed donated to Historical Society.Model Chicory Kiln made of painted match wood in Glass Case.Chicory Kiln early 1900's - scale model by Robert Titcher, Dandenong. 1/4" to 1 Foot.local history, rural industry, horticulture, chicory industry, model chicory kiln, mr titcher

Copy of photograph of Royal couple boarding train at Tatura Railway Station. Cr and Mrs Brewer, Station Master Mr Kelly and a guard in picture.Black and white copy of photograph of Queen Elizabeth 11 on board Royal train, Prince Phillip still on station.on back: Royal Visit 1954royal visit

RECEIPT FOR GROCERY SUPPLIES BOUGHT BY MRS. TREMBATH FROM MR. STAN THOMAS, GENERAL MERCHANT, FRASER STREET, CLUNES ON 18 DECEMBER 1939.RECEIPT FOR GROCERY SUPPLIES.local history, commerce, receipt, trembath, perry

Letter to Robin Boyd regarding Mr and Mrs D. K. Ferrier’s loan reduction and agreement to release Robin Boyd's two Life Policies.

Letter to Mr and Mrs John Davies regarding quotations received from water-proofing companies regarding repairs to roof at 290 Walsh St.Letter plus three pages with quotation (one two copies) plus envelope.walsh st, waterproofing, roof

Letter from Robert Watson, Head Master of Ballarat Junior Technical School requesting a teacher-librarian be appointed to replace teacher who is working in that area plus other subjects. Teacher he has in mind is Mrs Lockhart who is attached to the School of Mines staff as library assistant. A letter from Mr Watts of the Technical Inspectors to Mr Arblaster, Principal of SMB states the need for a teacher-librarian, Mrs Lockhart, be appointed to BJTS. 3 white pages,typedballarat junior technical school, head master, robert watson, teacher-librarian, mrs lockhart, technical inspectors, mr watts, mr arblaster, school of mines

Town Hall, In Aid of Million Shilling Appeal (State Permanent Orchestra Fund). Under the Patronage of the mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo Cr. & Mrs J H Curnow. Liza Lehmann's 'In a Persian Garden' Words by Omar Khayyam, followed by a Concert. Held in Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 1927, 8pm. Personnel of Programme: Miss Dorothy Penfold, ARMC, Mrs F M Warne, Miss Jean Heazlewood, Miss Claire O'Keefe, Miss Lorna Cattran, Miss Mercia Wright, Miss B McQualter, Mr C F Warne, Mr Reg Hood, Mr A E Ash, Mr Harold Rodgers. Admission 3/3 and 2/2. Lipp Piano loaned by Allan's, furnishings loaned by Myers and Morley Johnsons. Programme. In a Persian Garden: A Song of Sunshine, Flower Song, Lend me your Aid, Thou art like a lovely Flower, Margaret at the Spinning Wheel, Prologue, With Verdure Clad, Page's Song, Thou art sweet peace, In this solemn hour.Bolton Print, Bendigoprogram, music, in aid of million shilling appeal, town hall, in aid of million shilling appeal (state permanent orchestra fund). under the patronage of the mayor and mayoress of bendigo cr. & mrs j h curnow. liza lehmann's 'in a persian garden' words by omar khayyam, followed by a concert. held in town hall, bendigo. nov. 16th, 1927, 8pm. personnel of programme: miss dorothy penfold, armc, mrs f m warne, miss jean heazlewood, miss claire o'keefe, miss lorna cattran, miss mercia wright, miss b mcqualter, mr c f warne, mr reg hood, mr a e ash, mr harold rodgers. piano loaned by allan's, furnishings loaned by myers & morley johnsons. programme. in a persian garden: a song of sunshine, flower song, lend me your aid, thou art like a lovely flower, margaret at the spinning wheel, prologue, with verdure clad, page's song, thou art sweet peace, in this solemn hour.