Document, Madame Melba, The Great Australian Diva,Reproduced photograph of ''Madame Melba, the Great Australian Diva'', who recently sang at a charity fete at Nottingham,when over 1000 pounds was realized by the musical entertainment alone.Taken from a photograph by Lafaette London and Dublin.C late 1900's.Photograph pasted on brown paper.''Lascelles'' inscribed right bottom edge of photograph.program, theatre, dame nelly melba, madame melba the great australin diva

Tudor Choristers, Bendigo City Hall. Conducted by David Caroline. Saturday April 10th 1976. Music Advancement Society Bendigo in conjunction with Music Viva. Program.theatre, opera, music advancement society bendigo, tudor choristers bendigo city hall. conducted by david caroline. saturday april 10th 1976. music advancement society bendigo in conjunction with music viva. program.

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, her majesty's, theatre, 2000

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Students perform the play 'Trial by Jury', c. 1980s. Includes Ashley Krongold in the role of the judge.play, theatre, performance, performing arts

The Bendigo Repertory Society presents its Renowned Company of Superlative Players in the Grand Dramatic Spectacle dirty Work At the Crosswords, or Tempted, Tried and True. By Bill Johnson, McGillivray Hall, Tuesday October 9th to Saturday October 13th.entertainment, theatre, tempted, tried & true

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Photographs: Moorhead family/Vahland Bust. The enclosing envelope titles this as relating to the ''Morshead Family'' (sic) and ''D Moorshead -grandson of W C Vahland'' (sic). Also, hand-written on envelope: ''…with Vahland relation from Germany'', and ''with Vahland Bust at Dudley House'' - Exterior photo of group actually outside the Capital Theatre, not Dudley House. Two photos of seated woman (relation from Germany??) beside table with bust of Vahland on it; one photo of group of family and visitor/relation from Germany - three females and three males in group outside Capital Theatre..person, individual, moorhead family

Poster advertising a musical theatre production 'The Wild Blue Project Stage 3'.Written and directed by Anthony Crowley; musical direction by Amanda Hodder and performed at Post Office Theatre, Camp Street, Ballarat in 2003. it was presented by University of Ballarat Arts Academy. There were four night performances starting at 8.00pm and one Sunday performance at 5.00pm from Wednesday13th August to Sunday 17th August 2003. The musical was performed at Post Office Box Theatre, Camp Street, Ballarat with tickets purchased through MajesTix. Ticket prices: Adult $16; Concession $8.50; Students$7; Groups (20+) $10.50Original Posterthe wild blue project stage 3, anthony crowley, amanda hodder, post office box theatre, university of ballarat arts academy, po box theatre, majestix, musical, the wild blue co

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Victory Theatre on 16 May 1941 in celebration of Empire Day.Blue coloured card printed in black.victory theatre, city of st kilda, empire day

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Palais Theatre on 17 May 1944 in celebration of Empire Day.Yellow coloured card printed in black.city of st kilda, empire day, palais theatre

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Palais Theatre on 14 May 1948 in celebration of Empire Day.Orange coloured card printed in dark blue.city of st kilda, empire day, palais theatre

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Victory Theatre on 13 May 1949 in celebration of Empire Day.Pink coloured card printed in dark blue.victory theatre, city of st kilda, empire day

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Victory Theatre on 16 May 1947 in celebration of Empire Day.Pink coloured card printed in black.victory theatre, city of st kilda, empire day

Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Palais Theatre on 24 May 1950 in celebration of Empire Day.Yellow coloured card printed in black.city of st kilda, empire day, palais theatre

Operating Theatre - L-R: Dr Davidson, Dr P. Griffiths, Sr Kelly, Nr Margaret Knoxdavidson, griffiths, kelly, knox, dr, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, operating theatre, prendergast

Owned and played by Barbara Gardiner at the time of the Musical being performed at Her Majesty's Theatre during the 1950'sCircular record - 45 (R.P.M.) Recording from Musical 'Oklahoma', featuring Howard Keel and original London cast. Record encased in cardboard cover with the story of the Production.His Master's Voice - Extended Playmusical instruments, accessories

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 8 Author: F. M. Cutlack Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1942 Further Information: The Australian Flying Corps in the Western and Eastern Theatres of the War 1914 - 1918The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 8, f. m. cutlack

Figurehead. Plaster construction, painted gold. Mythical bearded human head with small horns. Maybe Tubal Cain? Paint in poor condition, turning black. Approx,. 80cm high. Possibly ex Bendigo Masonic Hall (Capital Theatre)cottage, miners