Photocopy of an article titled - Cross Currents Music & Art in & around town - Diggings CD launch. The CD is titled 'Music of the Diggings', songs and tunes of the Central Victorian Goldfields - produced and recorded by residents of Mount Alexander Shire. Musician and singers on the disc are: Ken Mansell, Danny Spooner, Duncan Brown, Peter Ellis and the Emu Creek Bush Band. Also Des Skinner, Tom Walsh, Alby Hood, Keryn Randall, Judy Howell, Dave De Hugard, Martin Hungerford, Jan Wositzky, Maurie Gervasoni, Jack Heagney, Gordon Pratt, Randal Percy, Richard Leitch, Thompson's Foundry Band, Dave Barkla who used to play in Harry McQueen's Dance Band, CD's are available from the Castlemaine and Maldon Information Centres. Has a photo of Dave Barkla playing an accordion.entertainment, music, music and art, peter ellis collection, cross currents - music & art in & around town, cd-music of the diggings, central victorian goldfields, mount alexander shire, the friends of mount alexander diggings, parks victoria, ken mansell, peter maloney, danny spooner, duncan brown, peter ellis, emu creek bush band, des skinner, tom walsh, alby hood, keryn randall, judy howell, dave de hugard, martin hungerford, jan wositzky, maurie gervasoni, jack heagney, gordon pratt, randal percy, richard leitch, thompson's foundry band, dve barkla, harry mcqueen's dance band, castlemaine information centre, maldon information centre

This limited edition board game was produced in conjunction with local businesses and attractions and sponsored by the Bendigo Development Committee. Supported by the five local municipalities (pre amalgamation) and both State and Local governments, the role of the Committee was to promote Bendigo's economic development. Boxed board game. Yellow box lid featuring photographs of popular sights around Bendigo on right side and a family playing the game on the left on lid. Inside box includes game board, playing cards, dice and game rules. 0345a; Fold out game board. Commercially printed with a full colour stylised map of Bendigo and Eaglehawk. 0345b Set of 96 Destination Cards single side printing on coloured card 0345c Set of 32 Surprise Cards 0345d Paper money 0345e Player tokens 0345f Set of dice 0345g Letter to Players re the board game and local businesses on 'Bendigo Premier Town' letterhead. 0345h Three printed pages of discount vouchers for local businesses. 0345i Game Rulescity of bendigo premier town 1982-85, city of bendigo commerce

Typed below photograph, "View of East Ringwood oval from present site of Civic Centre. Mt. Dandenong Rd. on right - 1935". Catalogue card reads, "Suggest this photo is taken early 1920s.... E.R.F.C. was established approx. 1928. Prior to this the Ringwood F.C. played on the oval".

Sepia photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club Visit to Parliament House, Melbourne. 21st March, 1990. Hon. Kay Setches (Member for Ringwood) with Club Chairman Arnold Bartling and members of the Club side which played a City of Croydon side on the Parliament House green.

This is the program for an organ recital in St. Joseph’s Church, Warrnambool in April 2013. It contains a list of the music played and some notes on the life and work of Olivier Latry and information on the organ at St. Joseph’s ChurchThis program is of interest as an example of the musical entertainment in Warrnambool in 2013. Olivier Latry is considered one of the world’s finest organists and St. Joseph’s Church organ is one of two important examples existing today of the 19th century work of the firm of Fincham and Hobday. This is a one-page sheet with printing on both sides.olivier latry, st. joseph’s church

Written and transcribed by Peter Bassett-Smith. Extracts from letters to his mother 1934. Discusses his involement in a local play and other local observations in Eltham including recollections of the 1934 flood. 4 pagesHG Booklet 54harry gilham collection, peter bassett-smith, letters, floods

On the rear in black pen are listed 19 names signed by the individual with address & instrument played. Three other names have been listed by the one person who were obviously absent on the day.Photo, black & white, showing 19 members of a military band. In foreground a black dog, behind band an army hut. Photo is on cardbaord, grey colour with a black edging.On front: "38th BATT BAND MT MARTHA 1940" in ink under "=MT MARTHA="photographs, band, 38th, mt martha

Commemorative program includes historical information about the Band over its 40 years of existence as well as musical items played at "The Music of War" commemorative performance, Saturday 16 August 2014. 48 p. commemorative program, text and coloured and black & white photographs.Label "Mr Lewis C Tulk"manningham concert band, world war 1

This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia.

This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band.

This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging.

This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942"

Photo depicts the Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team who were premiers of the Industrial Association in 1939-40. The photo was donated by Mr N.A. Ferguson who played with the club and appears in the photo.Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team, premiers of the Industrial Association, 1939-40.EXCELSIOR MILLS CRICKET CLUB. / INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION / PREMIERS 1939-40. / BACK ROW- H. Smith, N.A. Ferguson, G.W. Baker, H.G. Hirst (Chairman), G. Clarke, J.B. O'Neill, W.J. Carroll / CENTRE- Les Hirst (Hon. Sec.), S.N. Boseley, J.R. Southall (Capt.), Mr. Lewis Hirst (Pres.), J.C. Foord, L. Allen, J. McGregor (Scorer) / SITTING- R.E. Smith / ABSENT- G. Poyser (Vice-Capt.), R. Poyser, N. Hunter The / Lockwood / Studio. N. FERGUSONtextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, excelsior woollen and worsted mills, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams

Page from a publication, featuring photographs of students celebrating Succoth and the words 'At work -at play - at festival time - This is a happy school!', c. 1963. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.judaism, events, 1960s

Bible Christian schools were Sunday schools that were operated primarily by the Methodist church but there is some evidence that the Salvation Army may also have played a part. A new schoolroom was built in 1884.A4 Sheet printed both sides of page, Bible Christian Sunday School Long Gully, Anniversary February, 12th, 13th, and 14th, 1893 - list the conductor Mr F Williams and the Organists Misses L M Vercoe and M Penreath. Morning, Afternoon and Evening Order of Prayers and Hyms. Printed by Bolton and Sons, Printers Bendigo.religion, lydia chancellor collection, history, church

The Port Fairy Historical Society Float on New Year's Eve 2009 depicting a court room scene to celebrate the 150th year of the courthouse. Robert Whitehead plays the prisoner and Victor Gillett the JudgeColoured photograph of Robert and Victor on float commemorating 150 years of Court house in New Years Eve paradeevents, social, new year's eve, procession, victor gillett, robert whitehead, moyneyana, courthouse, historical society, judge, prisoner

Admission tag to Australian Open 2002. Played at The Grand Golf Club, Queensland 22-25 Nov 2001. Bruce Harding was a rules official at this Australian Open at The Grand Golf Club, Queensland.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, the Victorian Golf Association and was a rules official..Red enamel on metal with red strap. Keyring style.Obverse: “Holden Australian Open The Grand GC QLD” Reverse: “Admits to course and clubhouse. The Grand Golf Club 22-25 Nov 2001. Dress regulations apply”bruce harding, australian open (golf)

Charles Henry (Harry) McQueen (1910-1994) married Olive May Graham in 1935. He was a butcher by trade (McQueen's Butchers, Castlemaine). He was a pioneer of accordion dance music and was mentored by Billy McGlashan. He played by ear and his preferred instrument was a Mezon Grand Organ in the key of A. He played old time waltzes, bush dances and Scottish reels. He was well known for his double and triple right hand fingering. From 1940-1977 he led "McQueen's Old Time Band" and recorded their music.A biography written by Adrienne Losin about an old time musician and accordian player named Harry McQueen (1910-1994)harry mcqueen, old time dance music, accordian music

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Ten betting record books of various sizes and one card holder that belonged to Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. All books have black leather covers. Seven have gold lettering on the front covers with variations - Arthur Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Victorian Club: Arthur Allsop Victorian Club: Sandhurst (Name section removed): Member Victorian Club and Bowes' Tattersalls Reg. VRC and VATC. Five books have gold clasps. The record books contain hand written details of betting records for horse races in Victoria and New South Wales. The records include dates, Race names, Horse names, punters; names and wagers. Records are dated from 1886 to 1891. Manufacturers include Weaklin & Flint's; Henry Penny.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, melbourne cup, sydney cup, australian cup, kelly and allsop, weaklin & flint, henry penny

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Three letter books used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Dark coloured covers with leather spines and corners. Alphabetical indexes at the front with the bulk of each book with flimsy tissue like pages with letters written in ink. two books filled and one book partially used.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Three record books used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Dark coloured leather covers. One has SANDHURST printed in gold lettering, one has A ALLSOP VICTORIAN CLUB and one has ARTHUR ALLSOP VICTORIAN CLUB. All books have ruled columns for record keeping. The three books cover the period January 1982 - December 1893, January 1892 - July 1894 and October 1888 to March 1889. The books contain handwritten records of races across Victoria including names of horses and betting records.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Day book used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop as a ledger. The paper covering of the cover has been worn off on most of the book. Pages have ruled columns. The book contains handwritten records of races across Victoria including names of horses and betting records. Handwritten entries contain names and payment records.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop

Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Bank account book used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Cream coloured hard cover. Written on the front Messrs. Allsop & Coy. No 2 Account. Printed on the first page The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited Sandhurst Branch in Account Current with A Allsop and Coy Bookmaker. Pages have ruled columns. Records payments and withdrawals from the account. Dated from August 1889 to May 1891. Final balance £6039.9.4bookmaker, arthur allsop, bank account

The Keio University Hawks were one of the first two Aussie rules teams in Japan, along with the Waseda University Bombers. Those teams were formed to play a warm-up game at Yokohama baseball stadium before an exhibition match between VFL teams Essendon and Hawthorn. The first visit by the Keio Hawks to Australia was in September 1988, About 20 students from Keio and two or three from other universities made the trip. Their visit included training sessions at the Hawthorn and North Melbourne clubs. They then played Japan's first international match against the Sunbury Football Club's under-19 team.The following year they returned to Australia and during this visit played a match in Bacchus Marsh in September 1989. The Keio Hawks returned to Australia over subsequent years in the 1990s included some visits to Bacchus Marsh. During one of these visit a Keio Hawks pennant was presented to the Shire of Bacchus Marsh.Football club banner. Three vertical felt stripes in red and blue with the team name KEIO written in white felt block letters across the width of the banner. Along the top of the banner, a narrow strip of white felt with two metal eyelets to allow for display. Gold coloured textile fringe along the V-shaped bottom of the banner. In a whimsical reference to the university origin of the club, there are two gold felt crossed pen-nibs on the central red section. KEIOkeio university australian rules football club, australian rules football teams japan, australian rules football bacchus marsh

This is a programme of a play "Present Laughter" staged by the Warrnambool Little Theatre in the early 1950s The playwright Noel Coward was very popular at that time .We have not found much information on the role of the Warrnambool Little Theatre. This programme is retained as a memento of a Warrnambool stage production in the mid 20th century.This is cream coloured piece of lightweight card folded in two to make four pages with black printing. The front page has a small stain.Warrnambool Little Theatre Presents " Present Laughter" IN THREE ACTS By Noel Coward PROGRAMME warrnambool little theatre, theatre productions

Greensborough chemist Tom Vickers recall the early days after he came to Greensborough 1941 - playing football in the Main Street, working closely with Doctor Cordner and delivering prescriptions to Hurstbridge via train.Photocopy of a news article, black and white text and image.tom vickers, cordner family, main street greensborough

"Viktoria and her Hussar" is a German operetta in 3 Acts based on a play by Hungarian Imre Foldes. Music was written by Paul Abraham and libretto by Alfred Grunwald and Fritz Lohner-Beda. It was first performed in 1930.Bendigo Operatic Society - "Viktoria and Her Hussar" Programme - Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Opening Friday 14th April 1961 for five nights. A5, 15 pages - booklet filled with names and some pictures of participants and organizers, advertisements, details regarding synopsis of story and scenes and acknowledgements. programme, concert, music

The Student Prince is an operetta in 4 acts plus a prologue. Music is by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly. It was based on a play "Old Heidelberg". It opened on Broadway in December 1924 and portrayed European student fraternities.Bendigo Operatic Society program from The Student Prince production 8 double sided pages, printed program with photos of those involved & cast Capital Theatre for a six night season: Thurs 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thurs 22nd, Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th June 1972 Pink coloured program (front & back pages)souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society