The "Q" Theatre Guild was formed out of the Kew Light Opera Company in 1957. It marked the transition of the company that had initially been directed by Lance Nicholls to one directed by Beatrice Oakley. It continued to perform in the Kew Recreation Hall, but, with its demolition in 1960, and the opening of the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, moved its productions to that venue. Productions of the "Q" Theatre Guild included The Geisha (1957), Maritana (1958), They All Do It (1959), Blossom Time (1959), Love's A Luxury (1959), There And Back & The Bohemian Girl (1960), Die Fledermaus (1960), Gay Rosalinda (1961), The Land Of Smiles (1961), Kisses For A Kid & Hansel And Gretel (1961), Die Fledermaus (1962), Monsieur Beaucaire (1964), Macbeath or The Beggar's Opera, and So To Bed.The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Black and white photograph of Alan Wilson and Iaan Young in the "Q" Theatre Guild production of Michael Balfe's The Bohemian Girl in 1959. Beatrice Oakley was the producer and John Trotter the musical director. The costumes were designed and made by Marion Tilley while the scenery was designed by Claude Ward and Lachlan Stebbins. The photograph shows two cast members: Alan Wilson seated, and Iaan Young who played Thaddeus (an exiled Rebel).Marion Tilley, the creator of the scrapbook, wrote the following underneath the photograph: "Alan Wilson, Iaan Young".performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, 'q' theatre guild, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria

35mm Kodachrome cardboard mount - colour slides by Frank Londey of 18 descending the Wendouree Parade hill, 6-1-1986Has in pencil on the slide "Ballarat 18, Wendouree Parade 6-1-86 F Londey"tramways, trams, btps, btm, wendouree parade, tram 18

This book details the problems caused by the low level of land tax in Victoria. It was written by Dr Les Hemingway who was a fitter and turner who studied medicine at the University of Melbourne and came to Warrnambool in 1958. He replaced Dr Etheridge in a Liebig Street practice. He retired in the mid 1990s. His book on the land tax question was influenced by the writings of the American journalist/philosopher, Henry George. This book is of interest as it was written in 1982 by Les Hemingway, a local Warrnambool doctor who practised in Warrnambool for over 30 years. This is a soft cover book of 152 pages. The cover is buff-coloured with a collage of black and white photographs on the front cover and a summary of the book on the back cover. There is black lettering on the cover and spine. The cover is a little torn and shows evidence of silverfish damage. The book is bound with three metal staples.economic history, history of warrnambool, dr les hemingway

This videotape has material related to the annual arrival in Warrnambool’s coast (mainly at Logan’s Beach) of Southern Right Whales. These whales come annually to the Western District coastline about May and stay until about October. and some calve at Logan’s Beach – hence the name Logan’s Beach Whale Nursery. The whales have become an important tourist attraction in the area. Most of the whales return to the area regularly and have been named from their particular markings. Wilma the whale was a great favourite and was seen about every three years in Warrnambool but is now appearing in other parts of Australia. The tape is dedicated to Robert Ulmann who was a well-known artist and conservationist in the Warrnambool region. He did much to ensure the whales received protection and publicity in the Warrnambool environment. This tape is now in an outdated format and will be transferred to a more appropriate form as the material in it needs to be preserved. The whale migration to Warrnambool is a significant natural history event and material from the 1990s is important. This is a videotape in a black case with a white label with black printing pasted on. The outer box is white with a white label with blue and black printing. An image of a whale is on the outer label. ‘Warrnambool’s Winter Visitors’ ‘Update 98 Wilma Returns 7thJune 1999’ ‘This video dedicated to the memory of Robert Ulmann’ ‘Canya Dantz perform the song, Warrnambool Whale Wash’ whales in warrnambool, robert ulmann

This book was written by Roland (Corker) Brown. His forebears were pioneers in the Wyelangta area of the Otway Ranges and he spent most of his life in that region. In this book he has recorded some of the history of the area and his personal recollections, starting from the 1930s when the last of the bullock and horse teams were transporting timber and the old mills were closing. This book is of interest as it gives the history of the Otway Ranges and one man’s story of life in this region in the early to mid 20th century. It will be useful for researchers. This is a soft-cover book of 211 pages. It has a white cover with a black and white photograph of a bush scene and black printing on the front cover. The book contains a poem by the author, two sections of printed material and many black and white photographs.

Soft Cover book. Soft cover cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration. Black ink cartoon style portrait of a man, Back cover - small cartoon style etching of two men. 448 pages, cut plain, white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, etchings and cartoons.Biography of war artist Will Dysonbooks, biography, war artist, cartoons

This is a paper back book with a plasticized cove which has an image of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village (reproduction of Daniel Clarke’s Studio) in the background in muted colours, photographs and paintings of Thomas and Susan Lawson in colour on the front cover and a photograph of and information on the author on the back. It has 37 pages, a Lawson family tree at the back and an introduction by Helen Jones. The book included printed material, black and white photographs and illustrative material.non-fictionFamily history of Thomas Lawson (1831-1907) and his descendants lawson family, warrnambool, cobden, camperdown

large box spanner #2 cast; socket for extension. Shows screw marks from castingW E CARY LTDbox, spanner, tool, tools, churchill island, farm

Residence of Frank G Smith, Banker in 1860s and 1870s. Part of collection of photos of St kilda houses to Vienna exhibition 1873black and white photograph of original double storey large family home Italianate style gravel forecourt, people on verandah building building

Entrance to Luna Park undergoing renovations during the 1930s; a group of 8 young men in private school uniform in mounth area; Accompanying letter from Bob Scalesblack and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionPrinted by Harringtons

Construction of Entrance and Switch Back Railway, Luna Park, St Kilda, October 1912; onion dome on one side, not the other; two early motor vehicles with spoke wheels; construction crew on top level; sign 'Contractors The G.A. Lawsha Contruction Co. London, Engineer T.h. Eslick'black and white photograph, mounted, poor conditionLuna Park 5/1/0/12 Switch back Railway [trikethrough text 'afterwards called Big Dipper']; [stamp] George Wall & Co, Photo Experts, 131 Chapel St., Balaclava (near Melbourne) Photoas copied, resuscitated and enlarged.

Amatuer photogrph, Carousel entrance on left, the backs of a group milling on right, Luna Park, St Kildablack and white photograph, unmounted, fair condition, originalLuna Park - interior

Amatuer photograph, Clydesdale horses drawing boat ride with moon in foreground, with entrance and Scenic Railway in the background Luna Park, St Kildablack and white photograph, unmounted, copy, fair condition

Old King Cole, which was originally in a niche in the upper part og the Giggle Palace, Luna Park, St Kilda; Giggle Palace was destroyed by fire in 1981; black and white photograph, unmounted, laminated, two copies, good condition

Amateur photograph, entrance to the Ghost Ride entrance, Luna Park, St Kildablack and white photograph, unmounted, a small and a large copy, good conditionNEG 19

1930s automobiles lining street with sea baths in backgroundblack and white photograph, unmounted, laminated, two copies, poor condition

Autobiography of Bill Andrade. covers each 10 years of his life from the twenties to the eighties. Bill Andrade is a local artist.andrade, bill;, rogalski, barbara, lavoni street, balmoral, n.s.w., jones, shirley, mitcham arts association

Red leather cover with gold writing on spine and cover 'Pictures from the battle fields' Loose pages xxxi ; 319 pages ; 32 pages; 19 cm ; IlluHandwritten inscription on first page 'H Grover' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library.

Bottle with cardboard lid - Metro Dairy Glass Milk BottleMetro Dairy 22 Jessie Street, Preston. This bottle is the property of Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd. On lid: Metro Dairy Farmers Pura pasteurised milk. 1 imperial pintbeverage bottles, milk containers

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