An ephemeral example of a lady's dance program from the 1930s without punch holes for ribbon. These cards were used to book dances up until the 1940s."Programme" Printed on front.

Two cardboard parts to a printed programme. On one is a posy of violets and the printing: "Programme German Masque Ball, Tuesday 22nd. The second lists 15 dances. Printed by A. Brookley, Printers. Also are the following two articles from Trove: From the Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Independant, Wed 23 Aug 1905: GERMAN MASQUE BALL. The pleasant plan of fancy masque ball, which for nearly 20 years now has been an annual fixture at this season, is always looked forward to with delight. It is got up by the Bendigo Deutcher Verein, in aid of their free library. The function took place last night in the Masonic Hall and was most enjoyable, and all who took part in it were delighted. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags, flowers and ferns. Bockelmann's Band occupied the stage and discoured sweet music. Many of the items on a long programme were of Mr. Bockelmann's own composition, notably the schottische "Bendigo," the waltz 'Como, 'and the waltz "Golden City." By 9 o'clock there were about 80 couples on the floor. Amongst the merry troupe of dancers were youths and maidens in all sorts and descriptions of gay costumes, including flower girls, Japanese lady, German peasant, lily of the valley, Mercia, Geisha girl, French Vivandiere, red dominos, black dominos, "The Last Rose of Summer," rose, sailor girls, gondolier, Pierot, Charles II., Tipperary boy. Toreador, Romeo, Prince Le Var, huntsman, Indian prince, fireman, barristers. jockeys, cricketers, etc. Many of the Iadies were in evening dress, but wore the masque. The arrangements were admirably carried out by the secretarv. Mr. J. D. Khaland, while it would be difficult to find a better M.C. than Mr. J. Armstrong. The dancing was witnessed by a large number of the public, who were accommodated on a temporary gallery at one end of the hall. A small charge was made for their admission, which helped to swell thelibrary funds. An excellent supper, served in Mr. W. C. Dick's best style, was much enjoyed. Dancing was kept up till about three o'clock, everybody pronouncing the gathering a highly enjoyable one. bendigo history, sandhurst, lutheran german church, penny school

Programme Bendigo Operatic Society ''Sunny'' Capital Theatre Bendigo for three nights from March 30th, 1960. Price 1/6. Producer Mr. Charles Norman - Patricia McCracken as Sunny Peters - Fred Trewarne as Tom Warren - Annette Wilson as Weenie Winters - Bryan Brewer as Jim Deeming - Bram Schrever as Siegfried Peters - Emily Westgarth as Marcia Manners - Valerie McCracken as Sue Warren - Alfred Annison as Harold Wendall-Wendall Musical Director Max O' Loghlen - Society Pianist: Mrs. Phyllis House - Ballet Mistress: Miss Madge Welch. ''Sunny'' A Musical Comedy in two Acts Music by Jerome Kern, Book & Lyrics by Otto Harbach & Oscar Hammerstein. Cast in Order of appearance: Bally Hoo (The Barker); George Steele - Tom Warren: Fred Trewarne - Harold Harcourt Wendall (Owner of Wendall's Circus): Alfred Annison - Siegfried Peters (Manager of Circus: Bram Schrever - Sue Warren (Suzette): Valerie McCracken - Sunny Peters Patricia McCracken - Jim Deeming (A Friend of Tom Warren): Bryan Brewer - Weenie Winters: Annette Wilson - Sam (a Circus Rouseabout): Denis Cremin - Marcia Manners (Tom Warren's Fiancé): Emily Westgarth - 1st Officer: Peter Houston - 2nd Officer: Robert Nichols - Captain: Vincent Dáraugo - Specialty Dancers: The Dale Sistersprogram, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Program Bendigo Operatic Society ''The New Moon'' Capital Theatre for Six Nights Opening September 27th, 1963. Producer: Beatrice Oakley - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Ballet Mistress: Miss M. Welch - Society Pianist: Mrs. R. Conolan. Cast in Order of Appearance: Mary Speedy as Julie - Victor White as Monsieur Beaunoir - Desmond Duguid as Captain George Duval - Peter Houston as Vicomte Ribaud - Alfred Annison as Monsieur Fouchet - Leonard Carr as Robert Misson - Fred Trewarne as Alexander - Reginald Boromeo as Jacques - Roger Sprawson as Besac - George Steele as Brunet - Aileen Simmonds as Marianne Beaunoir - Graham Filcock as Doorkeeper of Tavern - Max Rule as Philippe Léntendu - Gertrude Perry as Clotilde Lombaste - Graham Filcock as Admiral De Jean - Erica Scharp as A Dancing Girl - Anne Pearson as A Flower Girl.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society ''Brigadoon'' At the Capital Theatre View Street Bendigo Commencing on November 6th, 1964, For a Five Night Season. Producer: Cid Ellwood - Assistant Producer and Ballet Mistress: Miss Madge Welch - Society Pianist: Mrs. Gwen Grose - Musical Director Max O'Loghlen. Cast in Order of Appearance: Leonard Carr as Tommy Albright - Ferd Lorenz as Jeff Douglas - Victor White as Angus McMonies - Jack Werry as Donald Ritchie - Douglas Sayle as Sandy - Bronwyn Cornwall as Maggie Abernethy - Reginald Boromeo as MacGregor - Ian Beckwith as Stuart Cameron - Graham Filcock as Harry Ritchie - Joan Crane as Meg Brockie - James Watson as Andrew MacKeith - Heather Lindhe as Fiona - Mary Speedy as Jean - Peter Ivarsen as Charlie Cameron - George Steele as Mr. Murdoch - Fred Trewarne as A Sword Dancer - Reg Boromeo as A Sword Dancer - Colin Cairns as Piper - Bert Donovan as Frank - Annette Beckwith as Jane Ashton.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society