Pipe cleaner doll, dressed in green and red costume, mounted on buff cardboard. Written in top RH corner 'Gertrude Perry, to remind you of Nina, 'Wildflower, July 1955' M.W. Small card, not attached, is written 'Wildflower" Nina - Lead 1955.person, individual, gertrude perry

Flowers attached to satin backing board. Board has large pin with elastic attached to secure to head. Falling from base of board are four satin ribbons, presumably to cascade down from headpiece. Could be from the 'Wildflowers' drama production in which Gertrude Perry was a lead.person, bendigo, gertrude perry

Red satin garter, green ribbons and off-white lace on edges. Possibly used in 'Wildflower' production in which Gertrude Perry had a leading role. This item is linked to 6201.118, the flowered headpiece.person, bendigo, gertrude perry

Three letters in an envelope. The first from the Australian Broadcasting Commission dated 2nd February, 1954 requesting Misses Gertrude Perry and Valda Young to attend Broadcast House at 11.30 am on Wednesday, February 17th, 1954 for an audition. The second also from the ABC dated March 4th, 1954 advising Miss Perry that the test was successful and that her name was added to their list of artists for future engagement. The third letter dated March 10th, 1954 is from Miss Perry and Miss Young to the Manager ABC, in reference to the letter of 4th March asking if the preliminary interview could be on a Saturday as their are business girls with work commitments.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Certificate and photo of Gertrude riding a camel at the Sedwick's camel farm on january 3rd, 1994.business, retail, sedwick camel farm

A decorated napkin with a blue inscription on top left hand corner: 28th April, 1956 Pam Wright - Max Coad, Forest Street methodist Church.ephemera, mementoes, wedding napkin

Green school pennant with a safety pin. Words in white: California Gully Primary School No. 123, white five points star, Bell topper Hill Centenary Year july 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. 1883-1983. In the white box at the bottom the signature, Gertrude Perry.school, centenary, california gully

Wedding invitation. Mr. and Mrs. K. James request the pleasure of the company of Miss G. Perry at the marriage of their daughter Susan Louise to Peter John Slattery to be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday 28th March, 1981. Together with the booklet of the nuptial mass and wedding ceremony.document, invitations, wedding

Thirty one small cards that were probably attached to flowers and other gifts given to Gertrude Perry after various performances.document

Small watercolour painting of a bush scene. location unknown, author and date unknown.artwork, water colour, landscape

Two pencil drawings. the first one of the outside of a house and the words; 'This is how your design would look darling". Semi-plan view. "I'd say you are pretty beaut". the second drawing is a plan of the inside.house, private, drawings

A small, (4.5x6.5 cm.) faded photograph of two boys on bicycles and a man standing behind them. On the back date 21-5-25. The photo is held inside a paper pocket from Fred J. Corrigan day and night chemist, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.photo, group, two boys and man

A black and white postcard to a Trudie thanking her for Easter card from the Woolton family. The postcard is a view of the Murray river at Albury NSW.postcard, photograph, murray river

Five Bendigo Advertiser articles from May 1954 on two vocal contests, one the Bendigo Advertiser ballad the other Sutton's "Star of Lieder". Miss Gertrude Perry was a finalist in the Bendigo Advertiser contest. ther attendees were; Douglas Stuchberry, Peter Campbell, Arthur Mee, Jennifer Eddy, Helen Foster, Vincent Warrener, Joan Levecke, Gordon Wilcock, Elizabeth West, Loris Sutton, Joy Mammen.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo advertiser

Four black and white photographs showing the cast of the Merry Widow on stage at the end of the final night in 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Three black and white photographs of Ian O'Neill in the Merry Widow - 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Two black and white photographs of five ladies from the "Merry Widow" production. One is named on the back as Joan O'Neill.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Black and white photograph of Gertrude Perry,(?) singing on stage. The Merry Widow - 1953performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Black and white photograph of Miss Perry. She is in the costume she wore in the "Merry Widow" - 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Black and white photograph of Miss Gertrude Perry and another unknown lady. They both wear the costumes used in the performance of the "Merry Widow" in 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Black and white photograph of Miss Gertrude Perry and Mr. Brian Thomas in their costumes. "The Merry Widow" 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Black and white photograph of six of the ladies in the production of "The Merry Widow" 1953.performing arts, music, gertrude perry

Four page eulogy delivered at the funeral of Gertrude Eva Perry at the crematorium chapel, Eaglehawk 14 April, 1999 . Document has 'Copyright James A. Lerk' written on front page.person, bendigo, gertrude perry

Box containing ephemera belonging to Gertrude Perry. ephemera, mementoes, gertrude perry collection

Theatre program: Bendigo Operatic Society presents by arrangement with J. C. Wiliamson Theatres Ltd 'Wildflower'. A Cid Ellwood Production. Books & Lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Music by Herbert Stothart & Vincent Youmans. Opening for five nights commencing 29th July 1966. At the Capital Theatre , View Street. Cambridge Press. Gertrude Perry was 'Wildflower' ( see Gertrude Perry Collection for other items relating to this production)event, entertainment, theatre, wildflower, bendigo operatic society, j c williamson theatres ltd, cid ellwood, otto harbach, oscar hammerstein 2nd, herbert stothard, vincent youmans, cambridge press

Bendigo Operatic Society Theatre Programme Booklet Production ''Show Boat'' Capital Theatre Bendigo Commencing November 11th, 1960, For Six Nights. Music & Lyrics Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II. Producer Mr Norman Lee. A Chappell & Co. Ltd Production. Cast: Peter Houston, Fred Trewarne, Valerie McCraken, Fred Lorenz, Gertrude Perry, Alfred Annison, Annette Wilson, Brian Brewer, Denis Cremin, Ruth Iredale, Vincent De Araugo, Gerald Hayward, Margaret Rule, Leonard Carr, George Steele, Patricia Lyon, James Allen, Victor White, Robert Nichols, Aileen Simmonds. Songs Include: 'Cotton Blossom, 'Ol' Man River,' 'Can't Help Lovin' That Man,' 'Dance Away the Night,' 'Till Good Luck Comes My Way,' and many others.Cambridge Press Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society Production Oklahoma Capital Theatre Bendigo Opening Friday, 14th July, 1961 For Six Nights. Produced By Norman Lee. A Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical based on Lynn Rigg's play 'Green Grow the Lilacs.' A Chappell & Co. Ltd Production. Songs Include: 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning,' 'The Surrey with the Fringe on Top' 'Many A New Day' People Will Say We're in Love,Oklahoma. Cast: Gertrude Perry, Harry Brewer, Dawn Beckwith, Leonard Carr, Peter Houston, Gerald Gleeson, Bryan Brewer, Brian Thomas, Annette Wilson, Alfred Annison, Wendy Griffiths, Emily Westgarth, Joan Crane, Carol McKenzie, Aileen Simmonds, Patricia McCraken, Frederick Trewarne, Reginald Boromeo, Gerald Hayward, Victor White, Peter Haines, Terry Carr, Bronwen Townsend.Cambridge Press.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/oklahoma!_(1955_film)

Bendigo Operatic Society Programme Booklet 'The New Moon' performed at the capital Theatre View Street Bendigo for six nights opening September 27th, 1963. Bendigo Operatic Society with permission of J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd presents 'The New Moon' A Beatrice Oakley Production. Music Sigmund Romberg Book & Lyrics Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel & Lawerence Schwab. The New Moon is the name of an operetta ,the show was the third and last in a string of Broadway hits for Romberg (after The Student Prince (1924) and The Desert Song (1926)) written in the style of Viennese operetta. It spawned a number of revivals and two film versions, and it is still played by light opera companies. The piece turned out to be "Broadway's last hit operetta",] as World War II and the Golden Age of musicals approached. Songs Include: 'Dainty Wisp of Thistledown,' 'Marianne,' ''The Girl on the Prow,'' ''Gorgeous Alexander,'' ''Softly as in a Morning Sunrise,'' ''Love is Quite a Simple Thing'' and many others. Cast: Mary Speedy, Victor White, Desmond Duguid, Peter Houston, Alfred Annison, Leonard Carr, Fred Trewarne, Reginald Boromeo, Roger Sprawson, George Steele, Aileen Simmonds, Graham Filcock, Max Rule, Gertrude Perry, Graham Filcock, Erica Scharp, Anne PearsonArthur Hocking Press.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society 'The Student Prince' Capital Theatre Bendigo Opening Friday, 19th September, 1958 For Six Nights. Price One Shilling. Allans Pty Ltd & J.C. Williams Ltd Arrangement. Producer Cid Ellwood, Musical Director Max O'Loghlen. Music Sigmund Romberg, Lyrics & Book Dorothy Donnelly. Production Songs include: 'Golden Days,' 'Garlands Bright With Glowing Flowers,' 'I'm Coming at Your Call,' 'Deep in My Heart' 'Hail, Youth and Love,' 'Farewell Dear,' 'Just We Two,' and 'Sing a Little Song.' Cast: Fred Trewarne, Reg Boromeo, Adrian Van Dyk, Andrew Nelson, Bram Schrever(autograph), Charles Phillips, Vincent D'Araugo, Max Beckwith, Barbara McGregor, Joseph Quigg(autograph), Robert Nicholls, Harry Brewer, Leonard Carr(autograph), Colin Irvine, Margaret Rule, Alfred Annison, Brian Brewer, Gertrude Perry, Aileen Simmonds, Rosalie Spencely (autograph).Cambridge Press Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_student_prince