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International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Scene from the International House play, 1964
'The Teahouse of the August Moon' was the first play presented by residents of International House at the University of Melbourne. The 'House play' has gone on to become a regular annual event. play, performing arts -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Programme - Third Annual Western District One-Act Play Festival, 1955
This is 1955 programme of a Western District One Act Play Festival held in Camperdown . Five drama groups from Leslie manor, Camperdown, Portland, Warrnambool, Cobden and Portland staged pone act plays with the best performance being awarded a prize of Ten Guineas.This program is of interest as an example of the drama performances held in the Western District in the mid 20th century .This is an A4 sheet of cream coloured thick paper folded in two to make four pages. The pages contain black printing. The front page has three vertical parallel lines as a decorative feature.Camperdown Repertory Society Presents THIRD ANNUAL Western District One Act Play Festivalcamperdown, one act plays, camperdown repertory society, western district one act play festival -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Richard Shiell, 10 Ways of Filling in Time at International House - 4: "One Quick Rubber (Bridge was very popular)", 1960
A quiet moment playing cards in the Common Room, this photo illustrates the many benefits International House presented to its residents, giving space for social and everyday interactions with diverse peoples, to the benefit and enjoyment of all. This photograph comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.social, card games -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Scene from the first International House play 'The Teahouse of the August Moon', 1964
This photograph shows a scene from the first play at International House, 'The Teahouse of the August Moon', staged in April-May 1964. The male roles were played by students, and the lead female role by University of Melbourne student Margaret Phua (pictured), as International House was yet to accept female residents. Booking was coordinated by the Ladies' Auxiliaries, and the play was deemed a 'great success', becoming a yearly International House tradition.performing arts, students -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program, Juno and the Paycock (play) by Sean O'Casey performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 3 May 1977
The play was directed by Ray Lawler.Two copies of a paper program; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the actors.melbourne theatre company, juno and the paycock, sean o'casey, university of melbourne, athenaeum theatre, ray lawler -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Widows activities
A group of widows playing indoor bowls at Legacy House. It is on the same film as photos of a craft exhibition. They show the social side of being in a widows club. Names unknown.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo of widows playing indoor bowls at Legacy House.Printing on the back "widows, bowls, activities -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre program, Hamlet (play) by William Shakespeare performed by Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1980
Program includes a timeline for Shakespeare's life featuring production dates some of his plays 1564 - 1616Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 30 April 1980athenaeum theatre, program, hamlet, melbourne theatre company -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre program, Cass & Clothier (Printers), The Last Warning (play in three acts) by Thomas S Fallon performed at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1927, 1927
The plot of the play is concerned with the performance of a play "The snare" at the imaginary Woodford Theatre; a separate, small paper program for this play within a play is included with the program. The play was based on the novel "House of fear" by Wadsworth Camp and was presented at the Athenaeum Theatre by E.J. Carroll Staged by Eric Edgley (Theatrical family); advertisements show cost of living of the period - two course meal for 2 shillings and 3 pence; holiday suggestions by Government Tourist Bureau are to Mt Buffalo and Gippsland Lakes. Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre Saturday September 24 1927; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the last warning, e j carroll, richard white, eric edgley, frank talbot pty ltd, thomas f fallon -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Widows function, Card games
A group of Legacy Widows playing cards at Legacy House. Names and date unknown. Legacy House hosted many activities for the widows to attend, card games were regular events.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Colour photo of Legacy widows playing cards at Legacy House.Printed on back: 120 0122 N N N 22 (on Kodak Paper)widows, activities -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdministrative record - Record Book, Thomastown Golf Club et al, Thomastown Golf Club. "Games books", 1985 and 1986, 1985-1986
Book used by Thomastown Golf Club to record games played by each member, players' scores, handicap etc. in 1985 and 1986. Maintained by Robert (Bob) Jones, Golf Club Secretary.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.2 Record books with red cover, register of games played.Handwritten record.thomastown golf club, bob jones, games records -
Vision AustraliaObject, Piatnik Opti Large Index Bridge cards, 1960-2005
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with red and white design with numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyProgramme, Program of Southwood Primary School's 1996 Grade 6 play, Cinderella
Four page program of Southwood Primary School's 1996 Grade 6 play, Cinderella - The Greatest Fairy Story Ever ToldSouthwood Primary School's 1996 Grade 6 play, Cinderella - The Greatest Fairy Story Ever Told Lists - The Cast, Directors, Sound/Stage/Lighting, the scenes and acknowldgements -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, RVIB Orchestra and Saxophone Quartet, 1950s
RVIB Orchestra, recorded in Ormond Hall, playing 7 medleys of songs including Gerschwin, Rogers and Hart, Carmichael, Hammerstein, Kearns and Berlin. The orchestra consisted of: Band Leader and Tenor Sax: Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe Soprano Sax: Alan Campbell Saxophone: Arthur Tyzack, Barry Palmer Baritone Sax: John Laversha Trumpet: Reg Hill Trombone: Ian Cooper Piano: Geoff Smith, Rosemary Shone, Fritz Kreisler Piano/Bass: Allan Nuske Drums: Bob Tennant The Victorian Saxophone Quintet, recorded by the ABC circa 1957, playing 9 songs and 2 medleys, consisted of: Alan Campbell, Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe, Arthur Tyzack, John Laversha, Ian Cooper. The announcer is: Bill Passick. 1 MP3 audio recording of orchestra playingroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib orchestra, dick sutcliffe, alan campbell, arthur tyzack, barry palmer, john laversha, reg hill, ian cooper, geoff smith, allan nuske, rosemary shone, fritz kreisler, bob tennant, bill passick -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Herbs at the bottom of her garden, 12/04/1967 12:00:00 AM
A trained horticulturist, Mrs Fagetter is a noted authority on herbs, their uses and history.A trained horticulturist, Mrs Fagetter is a noted authority on herbs, their uses and history, including the part played by pioneer women.A trained horticulturist, Mrs Fagetter is a noted authority on herbs, their uses and history. herbs, faggetter, pat, faggetter, florence edith -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Card - Cards - Playing - Queens Slipper, Queens Slipper
Used by internees at camp 3Queens Slipper brand, 56 playing cards including 1 joker, 3 blank and 1 advertising card. 1 has red and white design on the back, the other 55 have the same design but in blue and white. White rectangular box with a dark blue crown and daggers at the top and geometric pattern at the bottom and blue printing.Queens Slipper playing cards, high finish, round corners, side pips -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre program, The Suicide (play) by Nikolai Erdman performed at the Russell Street Theatre commencing 5 August 1981
The play was written in Russia after the revolution in 1928. A satire on Soviet life, productions were banned and after 1934 the play disappeared completely until the 1970s.Translated by Peter TegelThis program contains historical information about both the author and the play as well as reviews from previous audiences :good conditionthe suicide, russell street theatre, program, melbourne theatre company -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, Children Beside the Luffmann Ponds, 1950s-1960s
... playing ...2 black and white photographs of children playing by the Luffmann Ponds. Probably T.H. Kneen's children. 1. T. H. Kneen far left and 3 boys in the centre. 2. 2 boys looking for something in the ponds and a girl riding a bicycle.children, playing, t.h. kneen, kneen children, luffmann ponds, lily ponds -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Young children in playground
Two young children play in a playground. One boy, dressed warmly in long sleeved top and overalls, sits on a metal rocking toy that has a duck picture on the outer side, whilst the other child, dressed in a long sleeved top and underpants, sits on a four wheeled toy bike.Digital image of two boys playing in a playgroundrvib burwood school, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre program, Bell Shakespeare Company, Bell Shakespeare Company - Season brochure 1993
The Bell Shakespeare Company leased the Athenaeum Theatre for plays performed in Melbourne for its 1993 season. The company toured the productions in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra, commencing on 26 March and ending on 24 July. All plays were directed by John Bell and he usually took the leading role. The plays were Romeo and Juliet, Richard lll, Hamlet. The music was composed by Nigel Westlake.Performances of Shakespearean plays have been held at the Athenaeum over many years. The Bell Shakespeare Company performed several times at the Athenaeum Theatre. The company was founded in 1990.Paper brochure, black and white cover, 55 pages, includes photographs of scenes from the plays and photographs of the actors.bell shakespeare company, 1993 season, john bell, nigel westlate -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program, Journey's End (play) by R.C. Sherriff performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 30 January 1979, 1979
A play about front-line warfare on the Western Front written by a soldier who served in the front line in France for over a year. Sherriff became an insurance agent who wrote plays to raise money for his rowing club. He wrote a novel and the he turned to the new art form, the talking film, becoming Hollywood's highest-paid script-writer. His credits include screenplays for: The Invisible Man; Lady Hamilton; Goodbye Mr Chips; The Dam Busters; Odd Man Out; Quartet and Mrs Miniver. The play was directed by Mick Rodger; The Director of the MTC was John Sumner with Assistant Director Ray Lawler.Paper program; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the actors.the university of melbourne, melbourne theatre company, journey's end, r c sherriff, athenaeum theatre, john stanton, mick rodger, ray lawler -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program, Breaker Morant (play) by Kenneth Ross performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1978, 1978
The play was directed by John Sumner who founded the Melbourne Theatre Company in 1953. Ray Lawler was Artistic Director of the company.Paper program; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the actors.melbourne theatre company, breaker morant, kenneth ross, university of melbourne, athenaeum theatre, terence donovan, john sumner, ray lawler -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Color photographs, 1971
Digital copies of two photographs of unknown people playing tennis at Mountain Lodge in Marysville in 1971.Digital copies of two photographs of unknown people playing tennis at Mountain Lodge in Marysville in 1971.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, photograph -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Clarke Oval
The Sunbury Football Club, known as 'The Swifts' was formed in 1897 and the early matches were probably played on Munro's which was a stretch of land bounded by Evans, Barkly, O'Shanassy and Shields Streets. Later land adjacent to the railway line, now Sunbury Shopping Centre was where football was played until Clark Oval was opened in 1953. Since then it has been the town's main sporting venue and the site for the annual show and other events. In this photograph the football match is being played on the Clark Oval with the clubrooms visible in the background. The Sunbury Football Club is one of a number of sports clubs established vin Sunbury.A non-digital black and white photograph of a football match being played on an oval. The clubrooms are visible in the distance.sunbury football club, clark oval, "the swifts' -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program, The Truce (play) by Sandy McCutcheon performed at Russell Street Theatre commencing 30 September 1981
Directed by Ray Lawler; the play is set in a basement of a bombed out house in the old city of Warsaw, in October1944. Contains background information on the Author and a timeline of world war 2 that relates to the play: good conditionthe truce, program, russell street theatre, melbourne theatre company, ray lawler, sandy mccutcheon, world war 2, warsaw -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyKnuckle Bones
During the 1950's a childhood game called 'knucklebones' was played by primary school girls. At least 2 people were required to play sitting opposite each other and going through the 'moves' (throwing the bones up from the back of your hand, picking up a bone from the floor and catching the others), using 5 knucklebones, as listed on written instruction that came with a coloured plastic version mass produced and with instructions.During the 1950's games were played that required natural substances but increasingly extending to commercial equivalents. Two white knuckle bones from a sheep, used to play the game 'knuckle bones'knucklebones. children's games. primary school. 1950's -
Williamstown High SchoolVolleyball 1973
WHS students playing volleyball on school grounds. Colin Banks, Bruce Leister, Tom Hill, Peter Krombach, Allan Armand, ?, Nick HolodCopy of black and white photograph of boys playing volleyball on the outside courts, mounted on board.williamstown high school, volleyball, 1973 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph - Doug Edwards, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Doug Edwards playing basketball with Gippsland Lightening team Lakes Entrance Victoria. Black and white photograph showing Doug Edwards playing basketball with Gippsland Lightening team Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, schools, basketball, recreation -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Colour photograph, 10-1993
A colour photograph of an unknown group of people playing croquet at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in October 1993.A colour photograph of an unknown group of people playing croquet at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in October 1993.Mountain Lodge - Marysville - Oct. '93marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, photograph, croquet -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLeisure object - Playing cards featuring A235
Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 turning from Gisborne St into Victoria Parade. See item 6855 for a similar set of cards printed in British Hong Kong.Shows the use of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Pack of playing cards, wrapped, printed with a photo of an A class tram on one side.melbourne, trams, a class, tram 235, playing cards -
Vision AustraliaSlide - Image, Talma, Blind cricket at RVIB, circa 1900
A group of males play a game of blind cricket, possibly on the front lawn of the RVIB buildings in St Kilda Road. Three fieldsmen stand close, as a bowler prepares to underarm throw towards a man holding a bat. Behind a small box, acting as a wicket, another male partially crouches with his arms outstretched to clasp the incoming ball. As the bowler's arm is just out of shot, it is unknown if he holds a cane wicket ball (with bells inside) or another small object which makes a sound.Lantern slide of males playing cricketroyal victorian institute for the blind, recreation
