Two black and white photos pasted onto a sheet of paper. The top photo is a photo of three men, one playing a fiddle, one with a brass instrument and the third is not very clear. They are in front of a hut with branches on the roof and hessian walls. Beneath the photo is typed on a piece of paper - A Bendigo Camp by Mulgarrie W. A. (Boer War Training Camp? Bendigonian Jan. 14 1897. Latrobe Collection, State Library of Victoria. The second photo is three men, dressed in suits and sitting on chairs in front of a building. One has a clarinet, the middle one has a concertina and the other has a fiddle. The men are the Coleman Brothers. The photo was taken by a travelling photographer called Siebart.photo, group, male, peter ellis collection, mulgarrie w a, boer was training camp?, bendigonian 14/1/1897, latrobe collection, state library of victoria, bill coleman, charles coleman, john robertson, singabout vol 6 no 1 1966, siebart, peter cuffley

Black and white photograph of the Melbourne Caledonian Band. The men are dressed in kilts and have brass band instruments. A large drum and a smaller one are in the front of the photo. Partial stamp with Jan 66 in the bottom left corner. Some results of foot races at the top and bottom of the photo.photo, group, bandsmen, peter ellis collection, the melbourne caledonian band

Black and white photo, the same as 8626.479a, but the men are holding the monkey masks in their left hand and the frying pans are on the floor in front of them. Their names, Jean Dean, Joe Borrell, John Borell, F. Donaldson, A. Hurst, Kathleen Dixon (Mrs. Coglin) (third from the left) are typed on a piece of paper under the photo.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, mrs coglin, mrs bourke, jean dean, joe borrell, john borell, f. donaldson, a. hurst, kathleen dixon (mrs. coglin)

Black and white photo of four couples, the men dressed in suits with tails, wearing monkey masks and holding a frying pan. The women wearing sleeveless dresses with large white collars, a white cap and aprons with the Monkey Brand logos and carrying a Monkey Brand placard. The photo was taken at the Bendigo Town Hall in the 1920's. It represented an advertisement for 'Monkey Brand Soap'. The Monkey heads were loaned from Lever Bros for the occasion. The names are: Jean Dean, Joe Borrell, John Borell, F. Donaldson, A. Hurst, Kathleen Dixon (Mrs. Coglin) (third from the left).photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, the monkey set, mrs coglin, mrs bourke, bendigo town hall, monkey brand soap, lever bros, jean dean, joe borrell, john borell, f. donaldson, a. hurst, kathleen dixon (mrs. coglin)

Eleven black and white photos of musical instruments, a group and one man playing musical instruments. The musical instruments are (15d) Small Melodean with 'Vox Humanum', (15c) Chromatic Melodeon (2 photos), (18) Bones and Spoons (2 photos), (19) Jew's Harp, (17) Piano with decorative work. Bottom left photo is three men, two playing banjos and the third a concertina. The last photo is a photo of Peter Ellis playing a one-string fiddle. Other musical instruments at his feet. Photo 17/5/1986 by The Bendigo Advertiser.The Bendigo Advertiserphoto, group, male, peter ellis collection, small melodeon, chromatic melodeon, piano accordian, piano, bones and spons, jew's harp, one-string fiddle, peter ellis, the bendigo advertiser 17/5/1986

Four black and white photos pasted onto a sheet of paper. The top photo is Harry McQueen, Castlemaine. 1986. b. 1910 playing an accordion. The second an unnamed lady playing an accordion. The third is Ross Huntly, Mudgee Sept. 1981 playing a flute? The fourth is a man playing a violin.photo, individual, male / female, peter ellis collection, harry mcqueen, ross huntly

Two black and white photos pasted onto a sheet of paper. The top one is a picture of a Double Set of 8 couples featuring The Co-Operative Coupon Co. They are all wearing evening wear. The ladies have sashes and the Co-Operative logos on their gowns. The bottom photo is four ladies in evening dress. On the bottoms of their gowns, two have Allans, one has pianos and the other has Music. All are holding a staff? With ribbons on them. All are wearing dark hats with Allans on them and a dark ribbon with a medal around the tops of their bodices. Under this photo is Allans Music and Pianos, The Leader Sept 8th, 1900. Another Poster Set depicting Monkey Brand Soap is featured in Vol. 1. The photographs from The Leader are by courtesy of Bendigo Historian, Mr. Frank Cusack.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, the co-operative coupon co, the leader sept 1st 1900, allans music and pianos, the leader sept 8th 1900, monkey brand soap, frank cusack

Page with three black and white photos pasted onto it. Two are the same group of people, but in different poses. They are all holding a tray with Yes We Have No Bananas painted along the front edge. They are all wearing scarves, blouses, the ladies are wearing skirts and the men are wearing trousers. They are all wearing head scarves and large round ear rings. The third is a copy of an advertisement for 'Yes! We Have No Banana's, America's Greatest Song Craze. It has a man standing in front of fruit and vegies in a fruit shop. A picture on the wall shows two men and a lady with the names Bailey & Cowan with Estelle Davis. Also on it is: Published by J Albert & Son.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, arthur wylie, vera jewell, alf bennett, elsie fraser, bob green, elsie wandell, frank dodd, chris thompson, yes! we have no bananas, bailey & cowan, estelle davis, j albert & son

Page with copies of five black and white photos and the back of a postcard. Four of the photos are of a lady and a man dressed in clowns costumes and the fifth is a group of eight. Photo one is Charlie Smith and Beat Bennett; The second is Elsie Fraser and Alf Bennett, The third is Elsie Wandell and Herb Pain, the fourth is the group - Elsie Wandell, Charlie Smith, May Bennett, Alf Bennett, Else Fraser, Bill Holden, Beat Bennett and Arthur Wylie. The fifth is Arthur Wylie and May Bennett. At the bottom of the page is a copy of the back of the postcard - Printed on the back is: The Lockwood Photo Card, Studio Geelong. Written on the back is (Nolting), Fancy Dress', E Fraser A.B.C., Geelong, 1914. Age 23 written in the stamp place.The Lockwood Photo Cardphoto, group, people in costume, peter ellis collection, charlie smith, beat bennett, elsie fraser, alf bennett, elsie wandell, herb pain, may bennett, arthur wylie, bill holden, the lockwood photo card

Page with copies of three black and white photos. One is a group - The Peanut Set 'Knuts' 1914. The ladies are in fancy dress. Their dresses are knee length with bobbles on the hem s and diagonally around the skirts. They are also wearing various head dress. The other two are head and shoulder photos. They are dressed in clown costumes. Both are wearing high peaked hats. The one on the left is wearing a dark collar with long triangular edges. The one on the right is wearing a collar and tie and a jacket with beads along the edge of the collar. The one on the right is Daisy Kline, Geelong and the one on the left is not named. Written on the bottom of the page is Feldheim & Gotthelf.photo, group, female, peter ellis collection, fancy dress sets, the peanut set 'knuts' 1914, daisy kline, feldheim & gotthelf

Seven advertising notices for dances and balls featuring the Wedderburn Old Timers. The light blue one was held at the Box Hill Town Hall on 14/4/1978 and was sponsored by the Doncaster Lions Club in aid of ONEMDA Home for Mentally Retarded Children and organised by W Whitten-Jones. The bright green on was held at the Northcote Town Hall on 26/11/1994. The two yellow and the white one was held at the Northcote Town Hall on 24/6/1995 and the two darker green ones were for the St Patrick's Eve Old Time-Colonial Ball held at St Ambrose's Hall, Brunswick on 16/3/1996 and was presented by Talk, Song & Dance Society Victoria Inc.entertainment, dance, ball, peter ellis collection, wedderburn old timers, box hill town hall, doncaster lions club, onemda home for mentally retarded children, o whitten-jones, northcote town hall, sir roger de coverley, government house nsw, the graphic - february 1880, st ambrose's hall brunswick, talk song & dance society victoria inc

Black and white photograph. In memory of the pioneers of Emu Creek sign. People Dancing in front of Emu Creek hall. Bush Band. Accordion. Guitar. Violin. Lute. Old style attire. Rear of photo reads Emu Creek Band Bendigo Bush Dance & music club Dancers.entertainment, dance, bush dance

Colour photograph. White edges. Emu Creek Bush Band Bendigo. Banner. Banjo. Piano accordian.photo, group, musicians

Colour photo. White edge. Marg Hogan written on back of photo. Woman sitting playing wooden pipe whistle. Creek. Ball.entertainment, music, band

Black and white photograph showing Long Gully Band Junior Brigade. Big drum in centre front. All members in uniform 2 rows standing 1 row seated 2 members standing right side of photo holding banner. Some people leaning over fence at rear.organisation, band, long gully junior band

Black and white photograph. Showing men and women standing in pairs for theatrical performance. Men in white powdered wigs and knee high stockings women in ringlets holding fans.photo, group, theatre performers

Mr. Northcott served all through the Crimean war, and obtained three service medals. He was most fortunate, as he did not even receive a scratch. While fighting in the trenches one day he happened to glance round, and was surprised to discover that his brother was by his side. They had not seen each other for a long time, and the meeting under such circumstances can be imagined. Two of his brothers, John and William, served throughout the war. At its close he came to Victoria, the gold fever being then at its height. His stay in Bendigo was brief, as the New Zealand rush attracted his attention, but he returned in 1858 to Bendigo, and as the outlook was quiet, he went back to New Zealand in 1859. Finally, in 1860, he settled in the Bendigo district with his father and mother and brother William. They took up some land at Leichardt and remained there for some years. It was about this time that he became prominent in musical circles. He came of a musical family, as his oldest brother, John, was one of the musicians to the Royal Family, and was pensioned by the late Queen Victoria. His younger brother, William, is at the present time one of the leading cornet players in the United States. In 1867 the late Mr. Northcott married Miss Lansell, sister of Mr. Geo. Lansell, her demise having taken place about three months before. When he left Leichardt, Mr. Northcott became Mr. Lansell's general manager, and continued in that capacity for 26 years. While he was manager of the 180 Mine it is estimated that gold to the value of a million sterling was taken from the mine. It is, perhaps, in his capacity as a bandsman, that Mr. Northcott was best known, as he became a familiar figure not only in the chief centres of Victoria but throughout Australia. He first became leader of the old Volunteer Band, and he was subsequently leader of the Battalion Band at Castlemaine. It was when he became leader of the musical combination known as Northcott's Brass Band that his fame and the fame of the band became widespread, as some 25 years ago it was one of the finest bands in Australia, and held that distinction for many years. Although many changes in the personnel of the band have taken place, it still retainsits old name. Mr. Northcott was a cornet player of high ability, and in 1871 he was presented by the citizens of Bendigo with a handsome silver cornet, in recognition of his services as a musician. His home contains a great array of trophies, photographic groups of bandsmen etc., which serve to indicate in a sense the reputation he enjoyed as a bandsman. During his career in Bendigo he invested in mining a good deal, but was not very fortunate in this respect, as he lost a good deal of money on the New Chum line. Naturally he was well known and warmly respected, especially by bandsmen. He was a genial citizen, and made a large circle of sincere friends. He was a member of the Zenith Lodge of Masons, having passed through the chairs twice. He was also a member of the A.O.F., and formerly a member of the School of Mines Administrative Council. It was about this time that he became prominent in musical circles. He came of a musical family, as his oldest brother, John, was one of the musicians to the Royal Family, and was pensioned by the late Queen Victoria. His younger brother, William, was one of the leading cornet players in the United States.Black and white photograph of Northcott's City Band, Bendigo. 3 rows of men in Band Uniform. Drum centre, brass instruments.men laying in grass at front.organisation, band, northcott's city band

Black and white photograph. Young man playing a lute. Standing in garden under tree. Fence and neighbouring building are visible behind him. Back of photo reads: Anton Marrone Emu Creekphoto, individual, musician

Colour photograph. Hall white with green coloured trim. Concrete steps blue car near door.photograph, building, wooden

Black and White Photograph of book Routledge's Miniature Library Ball-room companion.entertainment, dance, ball room companion

Black and white photograph. Man standing playing violin. Fancy chair with violin case. Music stand. Photo has lines of adhesive on back.person, individual, artists

Black and white photograph. White edges. Raffle ticket for Bendigo Easter Fair & Bazaar, 1921. Ticket reads: Bendigo Easter fair & Bazaar, 1921 in aid of Hospital and Asylum 2068 Raffle:---1 Milking Cow The Gift of Mrs. R Hunter, Burnewang. To be drawn on ground, on Wednesday, March 30th, 1921 Advertised in Bendigo Advertiser, Thursday, March 31st, 1921 Age and Argus, Friday April 1st, 1921 3d. J.D. Andrew, Sec. Cambridge Press. Back of photo reads: 1 X 1/2 size 12Cambridge Pressephemera, mementoes, raffle ticket

Black and white photograph. White edges. Man sitting in bush town playing concertina. Peter Ellis. Back of photo reads: 7953 117 57 06 171. back of photo also has a small piece of note paper attached to it reading: Peter Ellis playing bush tunes on a concertina, Mandarang Orchids and Arts Show, 3rd October 1986 Photo by Bendigo Advertiser.photo, individual, peter ellis

Black and white photograph. Oval picture. White surround. Group of children holding hands in a circle. Photo is captioned 'Ring-a-Rosy' Vincent Kelly, PhotoVincent Kelly Photophoto, group, children playing

Black and white photograph. White edges. People in costume. Inconsistency in photo line down right side of photo. The Geisha Tea House and Luncheon Rooms Next Age Office. Back of photo reads: Costume <-8.5 cm->photo, group, theatre performers

Black and white photograph. Formal. Debutante. Girls in white dresses. Boys in suits. Back of photo reads: 8/263. written in blue pencil.photo, group, debutante formal

Square colour photograph. White edges. Man on chair holding toilet picture.photo, individual, male

Black and white photo of two men, one playing an accordion and the other playing the drums. Part of the left of the photo is black with a reflection of a man playing a button accordion.photo, group, bandsmen, peter ellis collection, the old time mallee band

Black and white photo of Peter Ellis and another man with a button accordion.photo, group, male, peter ellis collection, peter ellis

Black and white photo of seven men and one lady gathered around a man sitting on a stool reading a paper. Most of the men are holding a musical instrument including a banjo and some wind instruments. A bass drum is on the left. Nothing on the back.photo, group, bandsmen, peter ellis collection, band