Eight page theatre program of 'This Will Be the Place' Melbourne Legacy Display held at the Garrick Theatre Friday 9th November 1934, 28th - 29th November 1934. The revue was conceived, written and composed by Legacy Club. It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career of a family of pioneers from 1835 through various generations. Includes the story of the play, a genealogical tree of the White family, summaries of the program including music, skits and tableau. Proceeds for welfare work among the sons and daughters of deceased soldiers. The performance on the 9th November was performed for delegates that had come to Melbourne for the annual National Conference as well as the public. A second copy was found with autograph signatures on the back cover. Both copies kept.A record that Melbourne Legacy was involved in promoting cultural events as a way of raising funds for their work as early at 1934.Eight page theatre program of Melbourne Junior Legacy Display 'This Will Be the Place'.Back cover is signed in pencil with autographs.fundraising, gala performance

History of Bendigo Performing Arts 1870 - 1963. Presented by Charles Murray Bendigo Historical Society Inc. (13 pages,paper clipped). Performers and Palaces November 24, 2000 at the Bendigo Bank Theatre BRAC View Street Bendigo. Negative of The Bendigo Liedertafel in Opera, the performance of 'Pinafore' in 1888. Names of the cast(negative) are: Back row - Miss A Gellmiek(Josephine), Mr F. Macoboy(Ralph Rackstraw), Miss Forsyth(Hebe), Mr. M. Macoboy (Sir Joseph Porter), Miss E. O'Flaherty (Little Buttercap), Mr. L. Germann(Captain Corcoran). Front Row: - Mr. C,. Pallett (Bill Bobstay), Mr. H. Monaghan(Conductor), Dr. Penfold (president), Mr. H. M. Marks(Stage manager), Mr. A. Tawse (Dick Deadeye). The Bendigo Lieddertafel waqs extablished in 1884 by MNr. A. T. Crook. Mr. William Brown, the well known solicitor, took and active part along with his brother, Mr. T. Brown, in its inauguration. Mr. W. Brown always took a warm interest in matters musical, and for many years was one of the most prominent singers in the district. Contemporary with him in the sixties were Mrs. Betham and Mrs. Ellis, and in the seventies, Mrs. E. E. Casey. Negative of halla's Premier City Band. Standing ,from left to right - H. Middleton, T. Ash, J. Graham, G. Foster, W. Hicks, S. Mauley, J. Eaton, V. Byrne (Drum Major), - Sullivan, R. Lindsay, C. Crawford, R. Meakin, D. Westphalen, W. Hall, G. Hunter, B. Broadbent, W. Higginbotham. Sitting, from left to right - T. Sayer, R. E. Crawford, C. Foster, J. Mappin, G. Meakin, G. Coleman, F. Lindsay, Nat. Hallas (Bandmaster), J. Swift, C. Anderson, J. Armstrong, W. Mappin (at back), I. Moore (in front), W. Bannister, J. Whitlam, J. Daley, Bert Daley. Negative of Mr. W. J. Dillon as 'Hamlet'. Negative of Mr. Tone and Mr. Nalder, The Grave Diggers in 'Hamlet'. Negative of Amy Castle. Negative of Mr. E. A. Bindley, Conductor. Negative of miss Pauline Bindley as Hamletta. Negative from 'Boccoccio' 1909. Mr M. Gallagher (Lotteringhi), Mr. G. Brayshaw (Scalza), Mr. A. E. Sayer (Lambertuccio). Negative of Kob Samuels.bendigo, tourism, theatre history 1870-1963

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).

Blue & White Paper Document Theatre Production Seagulls Over Sorrento Hugh Hastings Three Act Play. Bendigo Training Prison Performance Sunday 18th May 1958. Produced & Directed By Keith G. Cast: Rex S., Norman B., Des Nicholas, Keith G., Graham M., Robert K., Andrew F., Ronald A. Allan Q.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo training prison, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/seagulls_over_sorrento

Bendigo Operatic Society White Programme Booklet, Black Type & Lilac Illustration on cover. Production: 'Lilac Time' Capital Theatre, View Street Bendigo. Five night season. Commencing Friday, 20th November, 1970. Permission by Chappell & Co. Ltd. Producer Cyril Holden. Music Franz Schubert. Arranged Heinrich Berte & G.H. Clutsam. Adaptation & Lyrics Adrian Ross. Choreographer Madge Welch. Cast: Ann Ball, Dorothy Field, Cheryl Marshall, Graeme Daws, John Tonkin, Harry Brewer, Shane Brennan, Ruth Iredale, Peggy Green, Patricia McCracken, Brian Thomas, Douglas Sayle, John McCormack, John Boquest, Neil Roxburgh, Fred Trewarne, Ferd. Lorenz, Michael Filippini, Patrica Lyon, Christine Cavanaugh, Bartina Daws.Printed offset by Cambridge Press, Bendigoclubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Under the direction of Mr Joseph Post 50 members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performed to at crowded house at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo July 1st, 1948. The programme included the Max Bruch's Violin Concerto in G Minor, op. 26; Dvorak 'New World'' Symphony; Weber's ''Oberon'' overture, Debussy's 'L'Apres midi d'un Faune''; chorale, 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring'' (Bach-Roberts,) gavotte from Suit No. 6 (Bach-Wood), Brahms'Fifth and Sixth Hungarian Dances, Percy Grainger 'Country Gardens; (Arr, Earle) 'The Mermaid'' and (Martin Shaw) 'The Song of the Music Makers'' Soloists for the event included: Miss Bertha Jorgenson a Castlemaie Local and well known talent on violin; Miss Kathleen Moore violin; Miss A Walk flute. The concert was sponsored by Bendigo Musical Advancement Society in conjunction with the Austrlisn Broadcasting Commission.bendigo, tourism, theatre performances music

Newspaper article describing the performance of Marjorie Lawrence at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo, July 12, 1939. See Lydia Chancellor Collection.bendigo, history, wartime entertainment, lydia chancellor collection, collection, music, theatre, capital theatre, singing

Built on the site of the original Government Camp site in 1863, the Sandhurst Prison held both male and female prisoners. It was renamed the Bendigo Prison in 1972 as a medium security prison for male inmates. It closed in 2004 and was redeveloped as an arts and performance precinct named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place) 2015.Two tickets to the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2023.ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol

Originally on the site of the Government Camp, the Sandhurst prison was built in 1863, when it housed both male and female prisoners. In 1972 it was renamed the Bendigo Prison, a medium security prison for male inmates. It closed in 2004 and was redeveloped as an arts and performance precinct named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place.Two invitations to the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2015ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol, opening

Built on the original site of the Government Camp, the Sandhurst prison was built in 1863 when it housed both male and female prisoners. In 1972 its name was changed to Bendigo Prison and it then ceased operation in 2004. It was then turned into an arts and performance centre named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place) in 2015.Commemorative Programme for the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2015. Includes a loose sheet with the lyrics for "Ulumbarra" written for and performed at the Gala Opening. Fourteen pages. Black and gold cover, coloured photographs.ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol, opening

White Booklet With Black Text Bendigo Operatic Society Theatre Programme 'Jack & the Beanstalk. Capital Theatre Bendigo December 10th, 11th, 12th Evening & Matinee 13th at 2:15pm, 1958. Price 1 Shilling. Arranged by J.C. Williamson Ltd. Producer Norman Lee, Musical Director Max O'Loghlen. Main Cast: Jill Angwin, Joan Hokin, Sandra Cannon, Joe Quigg, Royce Reed, Barbara McGregor,Alfred Annison, Ian O'Neill, Betty Cullen, Brian Brewster, George Steele, Bert Donovan, Adrian Van Dyk, Norman Lee. Songs Include: 'Out in the Morning Early,' 'That Happy Feeling,' 'Alexander's Ragtime Band,' 'La La La.' Non Traditional Performance.Cambridge Press Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society Theatre Programme 'The Desert Song.' Capital Theatre Bendigo October 18th, 19th, 21st 22nd, 23rd and Special Performance 24th, 1957. Arranged by J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd. Norman Lee Producer. Musical Director Max O' Loghlen. Bendigo Concert Orchestra. Music Sigmund Romberg. Book & Lyrics Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel. Main Cast: Mervyn Penno, Alfred Annison, Max Beckwith, Greta Smyth, Alfred Austin, Brian Thomas, Brian Brewer, Rosalie Spencely, Harry Brewer, Alan Ewart, Adrian Van Dyke, Margaret Rule, Bert Donovan, Barbara McGregor, Coral Shiell, Charles Phillips, Ruth Ennor, Ian Beckwith, Malcolm Cannon, Reg Boromeo. Songs Include: 'High on a Hill', 'The Riff Song', 'Ho, Bold Men of Morocco,' 'Margot', 'I'll Be a Bouyant Girl.' 'Why Did We Marry Soldiers,' 'Romance,' 'The Desert Song,' 'Then You Will Know,' 'Song of the Brass Key,' 'Let Love Go,' 'One Flower in Your Garden,' 'The Sabre Song,' 'Farewell,' 'All Hail the General' and 'Soldier, When the Battle is Over.'Cambridge Press, Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_desert_song

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

Bendigo Performance of ''Flexitime'' -comedy by Roger Hall. A. Booklet with Cvs of the players and production details (with ads!).; b. Extensive notes, press releases and correspondence relating to the Bendigo performance (March 1980) Performed at the Kangaroo Flat Tech School Auditorium. Newspaper item about Carl Bleazby (from the popular TV series Bellbird) to play The Boss in the play "Flextime".bendigo, entertainment, theatre

Bendigo Performance of the Australian Dance Theatre - Press Release and various correspondence relating to the Bendigo performance (from the Victorian Arts Council ). Performance at the Kangaroo Flat Technical School Auditorium. June 1980. Attached card with various handwritten annotations .

Bendigo Performance of Vic Arts Dance Company B & W poster for various State performances with Bendigo performance being at the J B Osbourne Theatre on July 1 (no year date given on poster but ''1989'' handwritten on reverse).

Bendigo performance of ''Victoria Welsh Male Voice Choir'' - Poster with blank space for where the performance is ''At'' - with photo of choir group before Melbourne background. The poster has a handwritten inscription of ''1996''bendigo, entertainment, theatre

Performances in Bendigo: ''The Tudor Choristers - Sing Nowell''. Collection includes a variety of B&W flyers re performances at Sacred Heart Cathedral over a range of years (year dates generally indicated by written annotation - from 1986 to 1995?); typed copy for newspaper release 1995?bendigo, entertainment, theatre

Performance in Bendigo: ''The New England Guitar Duo'' 1994 - performance at Bendigo Building Society Theatre. Collection includes Programme; newspaper cuttings and advertisement; Spring tour information.

Performance in Bendigo: ''I'm not a Dentist'' Henri Szeps June 1998. Collection of material related to the detail of mounting a performance I includes coloured posters (x2); and A5 flyers; media reports; itinerary information; financial documentation re appearance in Bendigo; correspondence re visit; funding background information; program.bendigo, entertainment, theatre

Bendigo Performance of ''The Dancers Company'' - Double sided coloured flyer with summary of three ballets on tour - with special guest artist David Ashmole. Listing of their 1991 tour dates and locations (Bendigo Capital Theatre August 13/14).

Bendigo Performance of ''The Peking Opera Troupe of China'' in ''The Three Beatings of Tao Sanchun'' involving acting, acrobatics, music, martial arts, pantomime and dance. - two-paged Media Release (x2). With envelope containing three bromides (publicity material) and sheet with Victorian Tour performances. Held at J B Osborne Theatre.

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Bendigo, Various sundry documents- a. One-page notice (''To All Teachers of Piano in the Bendigo Area'') of visit to Bendigo of former Bendigo student Tony Gray, notice date March 1993 - concert in the Banquet Room, Capital Theatre 14/3/1993; b. One-page notice of visit of Russian pianist Elisio Virsaladze and ''Moving Harps'' (trio) for October dates Year??; c. A5 brochure of information and dates for 1985 ''for many of the local and visiting arts-associated functions''. (3 pages of functions with dates, summary of performance and location of show; d. Single-page sheet of ''Arts Bendigo Activities Oct. '84 - Sept. '85 with paragraphs of ''Major Achievements'' and ''Disappointments'' and ''Thanks''. Also - ''Just Happened of Still To Come''; d. Six paged listing of 'Bendigo Subscribers' List 1979'' (Arts Council of Australia) with * annotations of being ''Financial'' - mostly personal names/addresses but some organizations. Approx 150 entries; e. two-paged list of ''Arts Bendigo Members July 1985'' with annotations of s= Single and F = Family members - approx 65 names; f. one-page Brief Report of Program Subcommittee June 1982, with rough analysis of attendance figures for recent shows; g. 3-page report of AB Development Sub-Committee meeting of 25/2/1985; h. two-paged report on ''Possible rehearsal and performing spaces in Bendigo area as known at June 1988 by Merle Hall, Secretary - brief details of 7 facilities and a number of ''Other'' facilities, with a final section on ''The Grand Vision''; i. One-page ''Proposals from Development Sub-committee'', prepared by Ellis C Blainer 3/3/87 - eight proposals in small detail; j. Bi-fold flyer ''Membership Information'' with description of AB activities and membership details/application form (not dated); k. A5 invitation of 'parchment' paper to ''25 Years of Achievement in the Arts'' (27/101995) - a brief AGM with a Social Evening from 8 pm; l. one-page invitation note accompanying the formal invitation to the special evening for 25th celebration of working with the arts in the Bendigo region.

Items were personal items retained by a lady born in Bendigo in 1919 and who lived in Bendigo all her life until her death, aged 94 years.Program for Bendigo Operatic Society's production of The Music Man, at The Capital Theatre, Bendigo Commencing Wed 12th June 1974 for 8 nights 4 pages of paper, folded in half, stapled in the middle with double sided print on each page. Program is in black print with some red ink on middle & back pages, black & white photos of cast. Small labelled envelope with contents of 2 X tickets (orange colored) for performance on Thurs 13th June 1974, Ticket No's 17MM & 18MM. souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society

Belonged to a lady born in Bendigo in 1919, lived all her life in Bendigo, died aged 94 years. Program for Bendigo Operatic Society, production of Camelot, at The Capital Theatre, commencing 9th June 1976 for 8 nights 4 pages, double sided print, folded in half & stapled in the centre. Pink coloured front cover & middle page. Program includes: black/white photos of cast, list of musical numbers & synopsis of scenes & local advertisements. 2 X Ticket stubs, numbered 19LL & 20LL for performance on Wednesday 16th June 1976souvenir programme, tickets