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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - The Maid of the Mountains
... Bendigo Operatic Society - Music Programme for "The Maid.... Music Programme Concert Bendigo Operatic Society - Music ..."The Maid of the Mountains" is an operetta in three acts. The book was originally written by Frederick Lonsdale and the operetta opened in London in 1917 to a very successful and long run. An Australian production by J. C. Williamson in 1917 was also very successful.Bendigo Operatic Society - Music Programme for "The Maid of the Mountains" - At the Capital Theatre, View Street, Opening for Five nights - commencing 25th March, 1966. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists and photos of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertising, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. music, programme, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Katinka
... Music Programme for Bendigo Operatic Society. "Katinka... Music theatre Music Programme for Bendigo Operatic Society ...Music Programme for Bendigo Operatic Society. "Katinka" a musical comedy in three acts. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 29th, 30th, 31st August 1956, 8pm. Approx 15 pages, A5. Programme consisting of advertisements, back story of the show, synopsis of scenes, lists of those involved and patrons. music, theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Showboat
... Music Programme by Bendigo Operatic Society. "Show Boat... is "1960" Music Programme by Bendigo Operatic Society. "Show Boat ...Music Programme by Bendigo Operatic Society. "Show Boat" - Capital Theatre, for six nights, commencing November 11th. Approx 15 pages, A5 printed in black with some green on the front cover. Programme consists of lists with some photos of people involved in the production, advertisements, synopsis of story/scenes and acknowledgements. Written in pen on the front cover is "1960"music, theatre, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - The Arcadians
... Music Programme of the Bendigo Operatic Society...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Music Programme of the Bendigo Operatic Society. "The Arcadians", a musical comedy in three acts, production by Norman Lee. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 24th, 26th, 27th April, 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, printed in purple. Programme consists of advertisements, lists of people involved, back story to production, acknowledgements and synopsis of scenes.music, theatre, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Dick Whittington and His Cat
... by the Bendigo Operatic Society. "Dick Whittington and His Cat... Extravaganza by the Bendigo Operatic Society. "Dick Whittington and His ...Music Programme of a Musical Pantomime Extravaganza by the Bendigo Operatic Society. "Dick Whittington and His Cat," Production by Norman Lee. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12th, 13th, 14th December 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, A5 - printed in green. Programme consists of advertisements, acknowledgments, patrons, lists of people involved, background story to the musical and synopsis of scenes. music, theatre, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE MERRY WIDOW PROGRAMME
... cover are the words, 'Bendigo Operatic Society The Merry Widow..., 'Bendigo Operatic Society The Merry Widow Capital Theatre, Bendigo ...A white programme with red and black print. On the front cover are the words, 'Bendigo Operatic Society The Merry Widow Capital Theatre, Bendigo Opening Friday, April 30th, 1965 for five nights.' On the inside are photos of the cast and producer and a synopsis of the story and scenes. It also contains words of the songs from 'The Merry Widow.' On the back of the programme is an advertisement for the Golden Hills Motel in Marong Road.program, music, the merry widow, lydia chancellor, collection, music, opera, entertainment, event, the merry widow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Programme ""Showboat" by Bendigo Theatre Co. Inc
... selling 1926 novel. It was performed by the Bendigo Operatic...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...""Showboat" is a musical with music by Jerome Kern and Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II based on Edna Ferber's best selling 1926 novel. It was performed by the Bendigo Operatic Society in 1960. Music Programme for "Showboat" performed by Bendigo Theatre Co.Inc. June 9th to 18th at the J.B. Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat - a 16 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of cast, musical numbers and story synopsis. The figure 1988 is penned on the front cover. programme, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THEATRE PROGRAMMES: MERRY WIDOW AND FLORODORA, C1920's
... , Romala Hansen. 1953 production. presented by Bendigo Operatic... by Bendigo Operatic Society. . 2 ' Florodora' - Music Leslie Stuart ...Two theatre programs: J. C. Williamson Ltd present Musical Comedy: 1 'The Merry Widow' - Music; Franz Lehar Lyrics: Adrian Ross, Produced by George A. Highland. Cast: Eric Bush, Phil Smith, Nellie Barnes, Don Nicol, Herbert Browne, Marie Stuart, Romala Hansen. 1953 production. presented by Bendigo Operatic Society. . 2 ' Florodora' - Music Leslie Stuart, libretto: Owen Hall, Lyrics E. Boyd-Jones & Paul Reubens. Produced by George A. Highland. Cast: as above. C1920's. Cass & Sons Print.event, entertainment, theatre, theatre programmes x 2, j c williamson, the merry widow, franz lehar, adrian ross, george a highland, eric bush, phil smith, nellie barnes, don nicol, herbert browne, marie stuart, romola hansen, leslie stuart, owen hall, e boyd-jones, paul reubens, cass & sons print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Bendigo Theatre Company: tickets 1989
... In 1984, the Bendigo Operatic Society changed its name... In 1984, the Bendigo Operatic Society changed its name ...In 1984, the Bendigo Operatic Society changed its name to the Bendigo Theatre Company. In 1989 the company produced two shows; its 84th production was "Annie Get your Gun and its 85th production was the pantomime "Cinderella". These tickets would have been for "Annie Get Your Gun" in June 1989.Bendigo Theatre Company Inc, Two Tickets, for date 15th June 1989 Seat Numbers: i9 & i10, Adult tickets Blue printed tickets with black writingtickets, bendigo theatre company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: MUSIC 81 BENDIGO STEERING COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
... Operatic Society... Operatic Society Document MERLE HALL COLLECTION: MUSIC 81 BENDIGO ...'Music '81' (Arts Victoria) - various documents relating to activities in Bendigo (Bendigo Steering Committee) . A. Handwritten book - 'Record of Receipts and Expenditure' (5 pages); b. Financial Report with attached Statement of Receipt and Expenditure; c. collection of various receipts for services, goods etc; d. Reconciliation Statement (to 12/2/1982; e. note to Val Broad re Statement of Account supplied; f. form letter to those receiving donation from Music '81 - letters dated 23/3/182 to Bendigo Chamber Choir, Community Theatre and Arts, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Bendigo Operatic Society -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, The Mail, Article from the Mail reporting the death of well known resident Mervyn Chivers 7 August 1989, Aug-89
... Hill Operatic Society and sang in many choirs. He was also... resident with interests in the Box Hill Operatic Society and sang ...Mervyn Chivers dies. Article in 'The Mail' 23-Aug-1989 .Mervyn joined the air force in WW2 and served in the Middle East and England. He was a well known resident with interests in the Box Hill Operatic Society and sang in many choirs. He was also involved with the Masonic Lodge and was Secretary of the Ringwood RSL. As a member of the Historical Society wrote histories of both the Ringwood RSL and HeathmontPhotocopy of article from the Mail 23-Aug-1989 noting Mervyn Chivers death and his community involvement. +Additional Keywords: Chivers, Mervyn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Symphony Orchestra
... , Max O'Loughlin. The Orchestra supported the Operatic Society..., Max O'Loughlin. The Orchestra supported the Operatic Society ...Bendigo Concert Orchestra played in 1944. Jean Boulton and Myrtle Robbins were early members with Ruth Weldon. Earlier there was a Railway institute Orchestra. The Orchestra met in various venues finally in St Mary's Hall where they began as the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Conductors remembered were Oscar Flight(?) Gwen Bowles, Max O'Loughlin. The Orchestra supported the Operatic Society see two books by Merle Welch. Players played concurrently in a string group under Dick (?)Archive of various documents from 1981 - 2005- List of Conductors and musicians, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglaise, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Keyboard. Paper Clippings - St Cecilias Day Program has its ups and downs 1987, Competitions Society, 3CCC receive government funding 1986, Tragic decision 1987, Orchestra enthusiasm highlights concert 1987. Correspondence 1981 - 2005. AGM Minutes 1983. Meeting minutes March 1984, March, May, July 1985, May 1990, Aug 1992, April 1995, August 1996, Sept 1996, Nov 1996, Dec 1996, Jan 1997, July 1998, May 1999, Aug 1999.Presidents Report 1982, 1983. Financial records 1989, 1994,1995,1996 Messiah, 2001.bendigo symphony orchestra, bendigo music teachers association, bendigo music lovers club, bendigo, victorian college of arts, arts victoria bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE RE CLOSURE OF CAPITAL THEATRE 1977
... (on back of BCAE envelope); letter from Bendigo Operatic Society...); letter from Bendigo Operatic Society to Bendigo City Council re ...Correspondence re Closure of Capital Theatre 1977; following Health Department ordering repairs to building and electrical repairs. Two cuttings from Bendigo Advertiser (2/7/77 & 4/7/77); ''Comment by His Worship The Mayor - Cr. R R Cooper'' (p.8 of what appear to be Council Minutes 947/77) re Motion regarding alternative course of action in relation to Kangaroo Flat Technical School facility; handwritten comments on R Cooper's paper (on back of BCAE envelope); letter from Bendigo Operatic Society to Bendigo City Council re affects of closure; letter from Board of Management, Masonic Hall, re draft letter to Dept of Health in reply to matters to be complied with under current regulations; copy of Draft Letter. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE SPACE REQUIREMENTS
... ., Competitions society, Repertory society, Shakespeare Society, Operatic..., Repertory society, Shakespeare Society, Operatic Society, concert ...Community Arts Centre - a. Space Requirements: 'Spreadsheet' - single page ruled up with horizontal rows listing 21 Bendigo arts organizations and vertical columns inserting 20 varied space requirements (e.g. main auditorium; stage; back stage; wings; etc) + Total space requirement for each organization. No date or author provided; b. Same 'spreadsheet' but specified as space in square feet. Attached is a handwritten note (no stated author) entitled ''Plaza Proposal'' (19/1/77) stating that the schedule is for the area requirements of local groups with information as to spending money of architectural surveys of existing buildings and time constraints on putting forward any proposition. List of Community Arts organisations; M.A.S.B.,M.L., Competitions society, Repertory society, Shakespeare Society, Operatic Society, concert Orchestra, Benola Choristers, Brass Bands Association, Pipe Bands Association, Victorian Society of Organ's, Film Group, Bendigo Arts Council, Photographic Society, W.E.L., Music Teachers, Spinners & Weavers, Wyse Players, Organ Club, Friends of the Art Gallery, California Gully Youth Club. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Bendigo Symphony Orchestra Program, 2006
... . Players from this orchestra also accompanied Bendigo Operatic... this orchestra also accompanied Bendigo Operatic Society productions ...The Bendigo Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1981 under the auspices of Music 81, a program of the Ministry of Arts (Music) Victoria. There has been an unbroken tradition of fine music making in this city dating back to the 1890's when Bendigo had its own Conservatorium of Music. By 1945 the Bendigo Concert Orchestra was formed, and at its peak it numbered 70 musIcIans. Players from this orchestra also accompanied Bendigo Operatic Society productions. In more recent times, chamber groups, choral music groups as well as many school-based music ensembles have continued to enhance Bendigo's musical life. This practical music making was enriched, when for many years, music societies including the Bendigo Music Advancement Society and the Bendigo Music Lovers' Club, organised concerts, often featuring musIcIans of international standard. Bendigo Symphony Orchestra 25th Year Concert Program December 10th 2006 at the Town Hall. Project 15 pages. Includes the program, and notes on the program, notes on the orchestra members, and a list of orchestra members. Also contains history of the orchestra and aims.history, bendigo, bendigo symphony orchestra, bso -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Manchester Unity, Mid 20th century
... of the benefit societies operating in Warrnambool over the years... societies operating in Warrnambool over the years. Originating ...The MU on these badges stands for Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. This was one of the most prominent of the benefit societies operating in Warrnambool over the years. Originating in England, Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. was established in Warrnambool in 1860. This benefit society built and opened the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street Warrnambool in 1869 (building still extant but now used for office space). Some years ago the Manchester Unity I. O.O.F. joined with the Australian Natives Association to form a new benefit group, Australia Unity. These badges are of interest as mementoes of a benefit society that was prominent in Warrnambool for over 100 years..1 A round metal lapel badge with gilt edging, an outer blue band and the letters ‘MU’ in blue and red on a gold-coloured background. The stud clip is at the back. .2 As above except that it has a long stick pin attached to the back instead of a stud. MUmanchester unity independent order of oddfellows, benefit societies in warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme, Grand Highland Ball and Haggis Supper 1937, 1937
... Caledonian Society still operates today.The programme indicates... operates today.The programme indicates the Society was also active ...This is a programme for a ball and a supper conducted by the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937. The Western Caledonian Society was formed in Warrnambool in 1864 to promote and preserve Scottish culture in the region and in the 19th century ran many highland gatherings. The Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society still operates today.The programme indicates the Society was also active in the 20th century. The motto of the Society is that of the first Stuart King of Scotland. This programme is of considerable historical importance because of its menu, its toasts and its list of office bearers of the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937.A piece of light weight card folded in two to make four pages with blue printing on each page on a buff coloured background. The front page has a decorative border and a society crest.Warrnambool & District CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Grand Highland Ball and Haggis Supperwarrnambool, warrnambool & district caledonian society, haggis supper -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original St Martins Church and Hall, Belgrave Heights 2000
... the premises of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. Photographed... buildings are owned and operated by the historical society ...Set of eight colour photos showing the interior of the Original St Martins Church Hall after being moved to Belgrave Heights and renovated by the Shire of Yarra Ranges to become the premises of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. Photographed by Susan Heywood-Downard in 2000. New panelling, new gas heater, original windows. Looking through the open door across the new decking, the Original St Martins Church can be seen in its new location. Both buildings are owned and operated by the historical society. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ledger - Trust Account, Early 20th century
... . The accounts appear to refer to an investment and banking society.... The accounts appear to refer to an investment and banking society ...This Trust Accounts ledger belonged to the law firm of Mackay and Taylor of Kepler Street, Warrnambool. The law firms of George Mackay and James Fletcher merged in 1893 to form Fletcher and Mackay and in the early 1920s J. Taylor became the new partner with Mackay to form the legal practice of Mackay and Taylor. This firm continued in Kepler Street until the 1990s. George Mackay was a prominent resident of Warrnambool from 1891 to his death in 1926. The Trust Accounts ledger lists the accounts of several organizations such as the Ancient Order of Foresters, the accounts of deceased estates and accounts of individual residents of Warrnambool and district. The dates covered are from 1919 to 1923. The accounts appear to refer to an investment and banking society operated by Mackay and Taylor.The ledger has some significance as it contains information on the financial dealings of many well-known Warrnambool people and organizations. It has social significance as it shows the type of investment opportunities available to Warrnambool people in the first two decades of the 20th century. This is a foolscap-size bound book of 526 pages. The covers are of blue hard cardboard with buff-coloured spine and corners. The inside thick paper covers are of a blue and red mottled design. There are pages with alphabetical tabs at the start of the book. The pages are printed with red ruled lines for accounting purposes. The entries are in black ink. Spine – ‘Ledger’, ‘1919 to Dec. 1923’ Front Cover- ‘Trust Account’ mackay taylor legal firm, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Album, photograph, Warrnambool Dramatic Society, Warrnambool Theatre Group, 1955
... Dramatic Society’s 1955 production of ‘See How They Run’. Amateur... a variety of names. The Warrnambool Dramatic Society was operating ...This album contains photographs from the Warrnambool Dramatic Society’s 1955 production of ‘See How They Run’. Amateur theatre groups have been operating in Warrnambool since the 1850s under a variety of names. The Warrnambool Dramatic Society was operating in the late 1940s and has continued to operate over the ensuing years with the name of the group today being the Warrnambool Theatre Company. This album gives us historical and pictorial information on the performers in ‘See How They Run’. No further information has been found on the owner of the album, Perc Moore.This album contains photographs that are important as a record of a Warrnambool Dramatic Society production in 1955. This is an album of 12 pages. It is bound with two metal studs. It has a buff-coloured cover in a mottled pattern with silver printing on the front cover. It contains ten black and white photographs, two of them loose. It also has inserted in the first two pages two programmes. The album is in a cream-coloured cardboard box. This box is much stained. ‘Presented by the Warrnambool Dramatic Society to Mr Perc Moore whose production of ‘See How They Run’ made such an outstanding success 18-10-55’warrnambool dramatic society -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Oklahoma, 1996
... called the Warrnambool Dramatic Society was operating... the Warrnambool Dramatic Society was operating in the 1950s. In 1958 ...This is a program for the 1996 Warrnambool Theatre Company production of ‘Oklahoma’. Amateur theatre groups of various kinds have been operating in Warrnambool since the 1860s and a group called the Warrnambool Dramatic Society was operating in the 1950s. In 1958 this group changed its name to the Warrnambool Theatre Group and at a later stage this became the Warrnambool Theatre Company. The husband and wife team of Cyril and Joyce Hayward contributed to make the theatre company well-known in the area for fine productions for over 30 years in the 1960s, 70s and 80s) . Today the Warrnambool Theatre Company continues to produce plays, musicals and concerts on a regular basis. ‘Oklahoma!’ is an oft-produced musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein (1943).This is a program of interest as an example of the type of show produced by the Warrnambool Theatre Company in 1996. This is a 1996 Warrnambool Theatre Company production of ‘Oklahoma’. It has 16 pages and an orange-coloured cover with an image of a rising sun and a landscape outline on the front cover and a Warrnambool Standard advertisement on the back cover. The program contains black and white advertisements, information on the production, cast and crew and photographs of those involved in the production. The pages were stapled but the staples have been removed. ‘oklahoma!’, warrnambool theatre company -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Presentation Wallet : G Thake, Founder E.K.W.C, 1946
... , and religion, and aims to co-operate with all societies working... to co-operate with all societies working for the improvement ...On Saturday 17 May 1947, an article on page 25 of the Australian Women’s Weekly reported on the formation of a new women's club: the East Kew Women’s Community Club. The article reads: "Wives and mothers in a Melbourne suburb, East Kew, have formed the East Kew Women's Community Club. While babies and young children are under the supervision of a play leader, wives and mothers follow up their own interests. The club caters for varying tastes, has musical appreciation, drama, and "Keep Fit" classes. President Mrs. Grace Thake says that the club hopes soon to have tennis, debating, and discussion groups. The club originated from a debate, "Should women take an active part in social and civic affairs?" Two days later their interest in these matters was proved by the forming of the club, which took for its motto: "To help others, improve ourselves, and foster the community spirit." Membership is open to all women, regardless of age, politics, and religion, and aims to co-operate with all societies working for the improvement of health and cultural standards." The East Kew Women's Community Club, also called the East Kew Women's Community Club functioned from 1946 to the end of the 1960s (to be verified). The records of the Club were placed with Kew Historical Society to preserve them for posterity. The records and objects belonging to the East Kew Women's Community Club have significance socially for their capacity to illuminate women's associations in the post war period in Australia.Brown leather wallet, dated 1946, embossed with the owner's name and information about the club of which she was the founding president."G Thake | Founder EKWC | 1946 To help others | Improve ourselves | Foster the community spirit"community clubs - kew (vic), women's clubs - kew (vic), east kew women's club, grace thake, presentation wallets -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, East Kew Women's Club, To Help Others - Improve Ourselves And - Foster The Community Spirit, 1947
... , and religion, and aims to co-operate with all societies working... to co-operate with all societies working for the improvement ...On Saturday 17 May 1947, an article on page 25 of the Australian Women’s Weekly reported on the formation of a new women's club: the East Kew Women’s Community Club. The article reads: "Wives and mothers in a Melbourne suburb, East Kew, have formed the East Kew Women's Community Club. While babies and young children are under the supervision of a play leader, wives and mothers follow up their own interests. The club caters for varying tastes, has musical appreciation, drama, and "Keep Fit" classes. President Mrs. Grace Thake says that the club hopes soon to have tennis, debating, and discussion groups. The club originated from a debate, "Should women take an active part in social and civic affairs?" Two days later their interest in these matters was proved by the forming of the club, which took for its motto: "To help others, improve ourselves, and foster the community spirit." Membership is open to all women, regardless of age, politics, and religion, and aims to co-operate with all societies working for the improvement of health and cultural standards." The article relates particularly to the plaque in the collection of the Kew Historical Society.The East Kew Women's Community Club, also called the East Kew Women's Community Club functioned from c. 1947 to the end of the 1960s (to be verified). The records of the Club were placed with Kew Historical Society to preserve them for posterity. The records and objects belonging to the East Kew Women's Community Club have significance socially for their capacity to illuminate women's associations in the post war period in Australia.Framed red and gold enamelled plaque belonging to the East Kew Women's Community Club."TO HELP OTHERS / IMPROVE OURSELVES AND / FOSTER THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT"east kew women's social club, community groups -- kew east (vic.) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, W&D United Friendly Benefit Quoits 1933, 1933
... Societies in Warrnambool in 1933. Friendly or Benefit Societies have... in Warrnambool in 1933. Friendly or Benefit Societies have operated ...This is a trophy awarded by an association of Friendly Societies in Warrnambool in 1933. Friendly or Benefit Societies have operated in Warrnambool since 1860 when the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge was formed. Benefit societies such as this were set up mainly for social reasons and to assist members in times of sickness or to provide insurance in case of illness or hardship. Other societies had specific aims such as the promotion of temperance or allegiance to a particular church or country. The Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) the winner of this trophy was set up in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and it was an active society with regular meetings, discussion groups, lectures and campaigns for the social justice issues of the day. The A.N.A. in Australia was influential in promoting nationalism and campaigning for Federation. The A.N.A merged with the M.U.I.O.O.F some years ago and operates today as the benefit group, Australia Unity. The trophy won by A.N.A. in 1933 was for quoits, a popular indoor game in the 1930s and still played today, mainly on social occasions. This trophy is of interest as it dates from the 1930s and is connected with the Warrnambool Friendly Societies of the time and especially the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.)This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two side handles, a short stem and a round silver base. An inscription is on one side of the cup. The cup is much stained. ‘Warrnambool & District United Friendly Benefit Societies Association Quoits 1933 Won by A.N.A.’friendly societies warrnambool, australian natives association warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: VARIOUS INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE
... ); Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Art re information...); Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Art re information ...Various Inwards Correspondence from; Crafers Organ and Choral Music Society re Simon Preston; Bendigo Woollen Mills re Craft exhibition; Craft Council of Victoria; Sandhurst Trustees re sponsorship of Craft Exhibition; Regional Arts Victoria re 2001 closure of Arts Bendigo; Bendigo Advertiser re 1988 Annual Supplement; Don Mackay - 2001 congratulatory letter to AB; Barry Ackerman (Mayor) with congratulations to AB 2001; John Little congratulations 2001 to AB; Roman Rudnytsky (pianist) re forthcoming visit 1997; Marketing Images & Technology re visit of Simon Preston 1988 (with supplementary material); William Feasley- guitar?- re confirmation of Bendigo performance (no stated year); Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Art re information as to their use of Plaza Theatre, Geelong; Public Record Office Victoria re application for Local History Grants Program; sue Prain re possible appointment as coordinator/rehearsal leader of Bells and Brass Project; Victorian Arts Council (1981) re performance of ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown''; Australian Dance Theatre re details of trip to Bendigo October 1987; Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fair Festival (1997) re inclusion of AB/BRAC event - ''Facing the Music''; Victorian Arts Council re letter of agreement for ''Wish You Were Here'' (1993). -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Honour Board - PAST PRESIDENTS of the SUNSHINE and DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY
... Friendly Societies operated democratically with office bearers.... C. H. Semmens. Most Friendly Societies operated ...Friendly Societies originated in the industrial areas of the United Kingdom. The first society in Victoria was formed in 1839 and by 1913 more than half of the Victorian population was insured by Friendly Societies in some fashion. The societies were financed by Members' subscriptions and offered health benefits and other welfare services, before these services were provided by the government. Doctors were paid by the societies to treat members free of charge, and Dispensaries were established to provide members with subsidised quality medicines. The Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary was established on the 1st of March 1930 with a membership of 896, and it was located in Sun Crescent Sunshine. The membership grew to 1052 within 4.5 years, and the number of prescriptions dispensed in the 6 months prior to November 30,1935 totalled 10,535. The Dispenser was Mr. C. H. Semmens. Most Friendly Societies operated democratically with office bearers changed regularly to prevent power cliques. The Sunshine Dispensary appears to have operated in the same way as the societies that owned it. The Advocate of 10 July 1936 reports that the seven newly elected office bearers or delagates were from the Friendly Societies; A.N.A., M.U.I.O.O.F., P.A.F.S., and G.U.O.O.F. The names of all the seven people can be found on the Honour Board, indicating that they each have served at least one term as President of the Sunshine Dispensary. The health professions and the Labour Governments of the 1940's wanted to see the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care broken. The Commonwealth Free Medicine Plan appears to have been drawing customers away from Friendly Societies Dispensaries in general. The Sunshine Dispensary placed several advertisements in the Sunshine Advocate during late 1950 urging members to remain loyal to it. By the 1980's the increase in entrepreneurial clinics and the availability of take away medicine helped to vastly diminish the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care provision. The 1936 Sunshine Advocate refers to the Sunshine and District United Friendly Societies Dispensary, with the same office bearers as the Presidents on the Honour Board but on which the 'United' is missing from the name of the Dispensary. The 1950 advertisements were placed by Sunshine U.F.S. Dispensary of 23 Sun Crescent. It is thought that all three names refer to the same business, but the writer stands to be corrected. The above is a compilation of information sourced from Sunshine Advocates published in January and July 1936, and in September, October and November 1950. It also draws on an article written by Elizabeth Willis and published online by the the Department of History (University of Melbourne), and on an article written by Mr. Bill Kelly of the Australian Friendly Societies Pharmacies Association, and also on an article by Museum Victoria Australia. Corrections to what has been written are welcome from interested readers.The Honour Board provides a historical record of the Presidents that served 61 terms on the Board of the Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary. It also provides a reminder that when a government does not adequately look after the welfare needs of its citizens, the people can band together to find ways of helping each other. The Sunshine Dispensary no longer exists, and a more recently established Community Pharmacy which operated in Hampshire Road could not compete against the discount pharmacies that have taken over. These new pharmacies sell a wide range of profitable product lines, as well as dispensing traditional prescription medications.Brown stained wood particle board with picture frame type edging. The board has six straight sides however it is not typical hexagon shaped. The top is composed of three straight short edges to give an almost rounded edge to an otherwise oblong shaped bottom section. On the board in gold coloured lettering are the names of 'brothers' and 'sisters' who served a total of 61 terms as PRESIDENTS of the SUNSHINE AND DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY, which was established on the 1st of March 1930. Eight of the men served more than one term with BRO. I. MILLER serving four terms, and BRO. F. RICHER serving three. The three women SISTER. I. REWELL, SISTER. C. JOHNSON, and SISTER. M.S. ARMSTRONG served one term each. There is no indication of when each person served, but it is believed that the term length was around six months and that the list is in chronological order. This conclusion results from seeing that BRO. W. ROONEY is the 11th listed President, and that the Sunshine Advocate of 10 July 1936 states that he was elected as the new President.sunshine and district friendly societies dispensary, honour board, 1st march 1930, 1/3/1930, sunshine u.f.s. dispensary, semmens, rooney, miller, richer, armstrong, rewell, johnson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LIST OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES: BENDIGO
... if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names... if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names ...Three pages of research by Rita Hull on Friendly Societies. Includes name of Society, when established, the number of Members, and the years 1865,1875, 1881,1891, 1895 and 1907 (an asterisk if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names and the different Court, Lodge, etc. under the name. They are: Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows M.U.I.O.O.F. - Loyal Bendigo Loyal Gold Miners' Pride, Loyal James Roe, Loyal Strangers' Refuge, Loyal Heart of Friendship, Loyal Albert, Loyal Sir Henry Barkly, Loyal Catherine, Loyal Darling and Earl of Hopetoun. Ancient Order of Foresters A.O.F. - Court Royal Oak, Court Queen of the Forest, Court Pride of the Forest, Court Happy Valley, Court Bendigo, Court Banner of Hope, Court Sherwood, Court King of the Forest, Court Alexandra, Court Victoria and Court Star of Bendigo (Women). Independent Order of Oddfellows I.O.O. - Loyal Sandhurst Lodge, Court Weeroona and Golden Star Rebekah. Independent Order of Rechabites I.O.R. - Tent Star of Bendigo, Tent Refuge, Tent Cobden, Tent Olive Branch, Tent Laurel, Tent Sutton and Tent Herald of Peace. Sons and Daughters of Temperance - Royal Diadem Division, Ark of Safety, Royal Septre, Hope of Sandhurst (Ladies), Princess Beatrice (Ladies), Lady Loch (Ladies) and Laurel (Ladies). Grand United Order of Oddfellows G.U.O.O.F. - Lodge Star of Eaglehawk, Lodge Sandhurst, Lodge Pride of Bendigo, Lodge Olive Branch and Lodge Belvidere. United Ancient Order of Druids U.A.O.D. - Lodge Quartzopolis, Lodge Eldorado, Lodge Caractacus, Lodge Bendigo and Lodge Sandhurst. Order of St Andrew (Scottish Constitution) - Bendigo Lodge No 1. Order of St Andrew (All Nations) - Lodge Sandhurst and Lodge Unity. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes R.A.O.B. - Provincial Grand Lodge No 1, Prairie Lodge, Forest Lodge and Southern Cross Lodge. The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society H.A.C.B.S. - St Kilian's No 4 and Eaglehawk Branch. Independent Order of Good Templars - Lodge Bendigo, Lodge Guiding Star, and Lodge Hope of Golden Square. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria - Lodge William Lodge and Loyal Governor Bowen (Pride of Eaglehawksocieties, order of .., list, list of friendly societies, rita hull, manchester unity independent order of odd fellows m.u.i.o.o.f., ancient order of foresters a.o.f., independent order of oddfellows i.o.o., independent order of rechabites i.o.r., sons and daughters of temperance, grand united order of oddfellows g.u.o.o.f., united ancient order of druids u.a.o.d., order of st andrew (scottish constitution), order of st andrew (all nations), royal antediluvian order of buffaloes r.a.o.b., the hibernian australasian catholic benefit society h.a.c.b.s., independent order of good templars, loyal orange institution of victoria, australian natives association a.n.a. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Gwendoline Warden, 1st June 2000
Gwendoline Warden was born in Ararat in 1913. When she was 13 years old, she moved to Wangaratta, where her parents owned the “Hibernian Hotel”. Her father`s name was William Lavender. When Gwen was around 16 years old, she moved to Beechworth, where she met her husband and they got married in 1935. They had their wedding reception at Warden`s Hotel and they had two children together, a boy and a girl. She recounts how difficult it was for them during the war to manage their grocery's shop and source the supplies they needed, having coupons for food and the black-market prevailing. They faced financial difficulties and, ultimately, they had to sell the shop. After the war she did a few other jobs and she retired when she was nearly sixty. Gwendoline portrays Beechworth as a quiet place, where people were happy and peaceful, enjoying the many opportunities they had for entertainment, such as dances and balls, or the celebrations for the New Year's Eve. She also witnessed the beginning of the famous wheelbarrow race, which started just outside the post office and a big crowd gathered to farewell the two barrowmen. When comparing the past with the present, she points out how much Beechworth has changed over the last decades, with many new people coming to town, making her feel as “the only one around”. She also remarked that young people have changed as well; in her day they were entertaining themselves but nowadays they want to be entertained. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Gwendoline Warden's account of her life in Beechworth and the local area during the 20th century is historically and socially significant as it offers valuable information about the business activity in the region and provides a deeper insight into the way hotels and grocery shops were operating during the first half of the previous century. Additionally, along with all the details provided for many aspects of social life, her personal account of the war period is of great importance, offering vital information to research on the way the Australian society experienced WWII. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs Gwendoline Warden/ararat, wangaratta, hibernian hotel, gwendoline warden, william lavender, beechworth, warden`s hotel, grocery`s shop, coupons, black-market, war, dances, new year`s eve, balls, new people, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, jennifer williams, cassette tapes, friends of the burke, oral histories -
Orbost & District Historical Society
press, late 19th century - early 20th century
This item was probably used in leather work for horse harnesses.A hand-operated heavy cast iron press. It has a detachable handle at the top for twisting the screw.THE J.D. RANDALL COpress machinery leather-harness -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS E. GIPPSLAND STUDY AREA - LAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL, VICTORIA March 1977, March 1977
Established in 1971, the Land Conservation Council operated under the Land Conservation Council Act 1970. In July 1997, the Environment Conservation Council Act 1997 came into operation. This Act revoked the Land Conservation Council Act 1970 and abolished the Land Conservation Council. An Environment Conservation Council was established in its place. (ref. TROVE) This document is a useful reference tool.A document of 75 pp with a pale green cover and black print, titled Final Recommendations East Gippsland Study area. Land Conservation Council, Melbourne, March, 1977.land-conservation-east-gippsland