The 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 for a Syd Ellwood Operatic Production of the musical 'Strike It Rich'. Performances were held in the Essendon and Box Hill Town Halls in 1957. 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.syd ellwood operatic production, strike it rich (musical)

Black and white photograph. View overlooking mining area from New Chum Hill in the early 1870's showing four poppet legs and at least nine chimneys (small chimneys and poppets at L distance). Golden Square Methodist Church, Laurel Street C distance. Inscriptions on back: 'MNG 21' and round 'Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' stamp. Typed on front: 'Looking South from New Chum Hill in early 1870's. The rich 'Lazarus New Chum' in foreground. Other rich New Chum Mines in background'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MNG 21', James Lerk, 26.11.1999, N.J. Caire, photograph 1875'.N.J. Caireplace, mining site, see also 2001.004.01

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Nov. 3 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of One Pound 11/6 being 11 day's sick pay for Bro. Joseph Harry. Signed by Rich. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, joseph harry, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 6 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of One Pound 3/6 being 7 day's sick pay for Bro. John Adams. Signed by Rich. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, john adams, rich coath

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Sep. 8 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of One Pound 3/6 being 7 day's sick pay for Bro. Henry Val?. Signed by Rich. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, henry val?, rich coath

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated November 3 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of One Pound 10/- being 9 day's sick pay for Bro. G. H. Smith. Signed by Rich Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j a lewis, g h smith, rich coath

Sheet with labels for the four sides of a tea packet. Two sides are the same, One has Meadow Tea printed on a banner. There is a scene with a cow in it. Under the scene is a floral decoration. The fourth label is almost the same as the one with the cow in it but with Rich, Strong added. Printed in dark blue and gold with a blue stippled background.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, meadow brand tea

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. A gold rush occurred, and almost immediately a rich reef called Cohen's Reef was discovered. Mining companies were formed to work the reef, and in 1864 the batteries were crushing profitable ore. Markings: 12 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. News of rich finds spread quickly amongst the diggers, and soon the area would be rushed. Photo (Tulloch) Golden Point, Mt. Alexander, 1851. Shows many men erecting tents on the goldfield at Mt. Alexander. Markings: 18 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Robert Mate Mate (Gapingaru), an initiated elder of the Woorabinda_Berigada tribe of Central Queensland has researched the stories on the CD Rom in conjunction with Gordon Patston, an experienced astronomer. The stories from Arnhem Land to Tasmania give a fascinating insight into this rich area of Aboriginal culture and shed new light on Australia?s skies.CDastronomy, dreamtime stories, folklore, stars

The company that made this piano was founded in 1728 by Burkat Shudi, a Swiss harpsichord maker. John Broadwood, a joiner and cabinetmaker, worked for Shudi and eventually married his daughter and became a partner in the firm. Broadwood continued in this business after Shudi died in 1773. John's son James also worked for the firm and in 1795 they became John Broadwood & Son, then when a third son joined as partner in 1808 they become John Broadwood & Sons Ltd. and the name has continued on even now. Pianos manufactured by John Broadwood are of world renown.This piano is significant as a historical musical instrument. It is an example of the type of instruments used for entertainment and worship from the mid-19th to early-20th century. Piano, cottage upright, wooden casing in dark wood with a rich grain. Piano features a pair of brass candlestick holders, music holder and fitted lock on keyboard cover. Decorative design etched in panel between candlestick holders, Maker's name is in fancy lettering behind the keyboard. Made by John Broadwood and Sons, London. Painted in fancy text "John Broadwood & Sons/ / London"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, piano, upright, candlestick holder, john broadwood & sons london, musical instrument, upright cottage piano, antique piano, victorian entertainment

Colour photograph. Image shows two children looking at a gold cradle at Sandhurst Town, Bendigo. Man, dressed as miner, operating cradle. Written on back '10 March '80. Sandhurst Town Bendigo, Goldrush Gully Mine. 'Strike it Rich' 10.3.1980. Sandhurst Town near Bendigo, Vic by Roy J. Mitchell.Roy J Mitchellbendigo, tourism, sandhurst town

Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide reads: Discovery by ''overlanding'' Chinese of the rich canteen load near Ararat led to a great rush to that field (1857). An anti-Chinese riot followed. Slide shows route that the Chinese would have walked. . . . Whence overlanded into Victoria. Markings: 25. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide read: The next frame contains a sketch from the manuscript diary of Edward Snell in the Public Library of Victoria. It depicts Golden Gully, Bendigo, in 1852, and vividly illustrates the crowding and confusion on a rich diggings at the height of a rush. Markings: 6 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, bendigo mining

Sheet with the four side labels for a packet of tea. Two labels have Fragrance, Our Special Tea, Strength - Half Pound Net Weight. The other two have: Rich in Aroma & Strength. Golden Tip Specially Selected Tea from Finest Estates of Ceylon, India & Java. Printed in red with blue background on white paper.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, golden tip tea

Sourced from the private collection of fashion designer Lisa Ho, purchased at Moss Green auctions.A good example of the silk and metallic lame' fabrics available in the 1920s.Evening jacket of rich lame' in burnished autumn tones of gold, bronze and olive. Ruched square collar, long sleeves with turned back ruched cuffs. No openings, is worn open. Fully lined in chinoise style rayon jacquard in a cafe au lait colour - lining dates to the 1940s and probably replaced a delicate silk original lining.None

Peter Firman Plant Research Institute had kept list dating this as 05.09.1967. Note by T.H. Kneen 18.12.1991, Students 1968 Judy Bertram, Owen Rich. Also see B00.904Black and white photograph. 2 students in the Old Library in the Administration BuildingOn reverse, Stamp, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1100.C."students, peter firman, plant research institute, judy bertram, owen rich, library, old library, administration building, publicity

Black and white postcard photograph of the above ground structures of the Great Southern Mine.Printed below photograph: "W. Hine, Rutherglen" "Southern No. 1 Mine, Rutherglen" Written to the right of the photo: "Rutherglen, 21/8/04. This mine is one of a number of rich alluvial mines near R'glen. It employs, when working full swing, about 200 miners. There are several rich quartz reefs here which are now receiving attention" On back of card: "Miss F. Burgum, 74 Railway St., West Melbourne" Also a 1d postage stamp with a postmark Melbourne, 22/8/04gold mining, great southern, mine structures

Black and white copy: on bottom of photo ' The Devonshire Group of Mines, Eaglehawk 1870s. Looking north. Third from left 'United Devonshire ' in 1883, 1884 and 1885, this mine produced 66,2000 ounces of Gold. Paid 199,800 pounds in dividends. In the background are the 'Mungo' mines. The rich 'Belmont' mine at rear centre. Poppet heads, and chimneys throughout photo.organization, business, devonshire group of mines