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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: RSL VICTORY BALL
List of the Seating for Supper, includes Official Party, Debutantes and their Partners, and Other Guests. Official Party consisted of: Sir George Lansell, Lt General Wells & Mrs Wells, Col J W Swatton & Mrs Swatton, Cr. Oliver & Mrs Oliver, Mr F E Jackson & Mrs Jackson, Mr R C Wright & Mrs Wright, Ladies Auxiliary, Mr A V Palmer and J. Barton. Other Guests: Miss Liddell, Col. J Lockwood & Mrs Lockwood, Col P Seymour & Mrs Seymour, Major P Kennedy & Mrs Kennedy, Ladies Carpet Bowls, War Widows Guild, S. S. & A. Mothers, Eaglehawk Sub-branch, Parma Dance Club, Harcourt Sub-branch, Mr B Wood & Mrs Wood, Mr Tout & Mrs Tout, Mrs Keck, Captain Poole,event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - rsl victory ball 1951 seating for supper, sir george lansell, lt general wells & mrs wells, col j w swatton & mrs swatton, cr oliver & mrs oliver, mr f e jackson & mrs jackson, mr r c wright & mrs wright, ladies auxiliary, mr a v palmer, j barton, miss liddell, col j lockwood & mrs lockwood, col p seymour & mrs seymour, major p kennedy & mrs kennedy, ladies carpet bowls, war widows guyild, s s & a mothers, eaglehawk sub-branch, parma dance club, harcourt sub-branch, mr b wood & mrs wood, mr tout & mars tout, mrs keck, captain poole -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, 23rd May, 2015
Colour photocopy of article from Bendigo Advertiser. Dated Saturday, May 23, 2015. FAREWELL, MA.. When Peter received his Order of Australia Medal it was one of his proudest moments. He couldn’t resist wearing it on every occasion. FROM - PREVIOUS PAGE The Emu Creek Bush Band has performed at National Folk Festivals in four states and numerous times at the National Folk Festival in Canberra. They have also been mainstays of the Maldon Folk Festival for most of its history as well as doing dance programs for the Port Fairy Folk Festival on two occasions. Peter wrote and published many books related to traditional music and dance. These include: Three volumes of 'Collector's Choice' which is musical notations for bush dances coupled with much dance history which would have been lost without Peter's efforts, are 'Two Hundred Dancing Years- How to run a Colonial Ball' (Co-authored with Shirley Andrews (AM), 'Music Makes Me Smile- The Music of the Nariel Valley' (Co-authored with Harry Gardner), and his last completed book is titled 'The Merry Country Dance' with over 300 pages.. .. .. Grant. The first edition sold out in only a few weeks. Peter taught old time musicianship, accomplished as he was on the concertina and button accordion, tin whistle, and harmonica, as well as the Swanee whistle, piano and ukulele. In demand for workshops in music and dance at National Folk Festivals in Perth, Alice Springs, Maleny, Melbourne, Adelaide, Kuranda and more recently at several Canberra National Folk Festivals, he was a hit at festivals across the country. As a trained ballroom dancer, with many gold medals to his name, Peter passed on his knowledge every time he trained debutante sets in the Bendigo region. As an early environmentalist, he was a life member of the Bendigo Field Naturalists Club, secretary in the 1970's and actively involved in campaigns to save Lake Pedder and establish the Whipstick and Kamarooka State Parks (now part of the Bendigo National Park). He has discovered and named new plant species in the Whipstick Forest and propagated many Australian plants. Peter took regular guided tours through the Whipstick each spring, on wildflower educational tours. He was a keen and gifted photographer of local plant species. When Peter received his Order of Australia Medal it was one of his proudest moments. He couldn’t resist wearing it on every occasion. Funeral details. Family, friends and his supporters will farewell Peter.. .. .. ..person, individual, peter ellis oam -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS OBITUARY, 23rd May, 2015
Colour photocopy of newspaper article Obituary. Dated Saturday, May 23, 2015. Article is not complete. Titled Peter Ellis O. Reads: Bendigo is set to farewell a true national treasure. Dawn Rasmussen reports. Peter Ellis OAM 1946-2015. Friends, colleagues and mates around the world agree, with the passing of Peter Ellis OAM, Bendigo has lost a national treasure. 'Peter was passionate about dance, music, photography and the environment, and watching him tend to his interests, like a juggler with 100 different objects in the air, was a sight to behold,' friend John Williams said. In his 70th year, Peter was known for his casual approach to the niceties but he always insisted his teapot be adorned with a suitable tea cosy. He enjoyed a glass of wine with friends, hunting up the history of folklore, dance and music, and nothing better than a walk in the bush. Peter is one of the leading collectors and presenters of traditional dance tunes, dances and musical instruments in Australia. At the 2005 National Folk Festival it was announced by Robyn Holmes that he has the largest selection of dance related material collected in the National Library Archives in Canberra, collected over many years, with mates like the late John Meredith (AM), Shirley Andrews (AM), Rob Willis and Dave Di Santi among others. He literally travelled Australia collecting, and had extensive field recordings from Western Australia and Tasmania in addition to his Victorian collection. .. .. .. And central Victoria. Peter collected a lot of material from Harry McQueen (Castlemaine), who played in dance bands for over 60 years in central Victoria. Harry had a number of tunes from Bill McGlashan who had taken Harry under his wing as a young man. Through Peter's efforts much valuable material and knowledge from almost a century ago was saved for posterity. As a charter member and life member of the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo and the Victorian Folk Music Club, a member of the famous Wedderburn Old Timers Band for over 28 years (two platinum and several gold recordings in that time), founder and leader of the Emu Creek Bush Band (29 years old in 2010) and creator of the 'Friday Night at the Spring Gully Hop' single CD, Peter has been a driving force in the local band and live music scene. Turning his attention to ensuring the music he unearthed would not be forgotten or let lay idle again, under his guidance three double CD's called Quadrille Mania' which contain many rare dances and tunes which have been learnt and recorded were produced, and a triple CD called 'Take Me back To Bendigo', composed of heritage songs and music from the Gold Rush to Federation. These Cd's show the multicultural heritage in Bendigo and include music and songs from the Koorie.. .. … and Welsh communities of Bendigo and district. Upon his recovery of costs Peter has handed over copyright to the Bendigo Community so future profits go back into the community. Three double CDs called 'The Merry Country Dance' with dances and tunes going back to the time of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's Ball in 1804. Most of the tracks are performed by the Emu Creek bush Band following much practice under Peter's tutelage. For further authenticity .. .. .. Tracks which were revived from almost 200 years ago and have now been recorded using the instruments of the time. There is an accompanying book which is set to become the 'Bible' for anyone interested in social dance in Australia. Other CDs include Bush Concert recordings (Volume 1 Goornong), Cooee, Songs of the ANZACs two- CD set in conjunction with the Bendigo Historial Society, 'Music of the Diggings' (four tracks by Peter or Emu Creek) and many more guest… ARTICLE CUT OFFperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS EULOGY
2 A4 sheets. Handwritten pencil note at top of first page reads: Eulogy published in Trad & Now Magazine. Vale Peter Ellis OAM. By John Williams. The folk community lost a giant on May 18th when Peter Ellis passed away after a short illness. Peter had been a collector, author and musician for nearly forty years and his work has been prodigious to say the least. Peter has the largest collection of dance related material in the National Library and had travelled Australia on his collection trips. He produced twenty CDs of dance music and historical music with his Bendigo based band the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band which he founded and led for thirty four years. His final project was the double CD 'Cooee, Songs of the ANZACS' which he organised in conjunction with the Bendigo Historical Society. It was launched on 24th April and was Peter's last performance. Peter has also been a member of the Wedderburn Old Timers for over thirty years and has assisted with many of their recordings including their latest Bush Concert CD which Peter Organised. Peter has contributed to many other CDs over the years and has been thanked on many a CD cover by many folk artists. Peter has also written several books, the three volume 'Collectors' Choice,' 'Two Hundred Dancing Years' co-written with Shirley Andrews OAM, and 'Music Makes Me Smile' the history of the Nariel Valley musicians co-written with Harry Gardner. Peter's recent major work The Merry Country Dance will become the bible for people wishing to learn about our bush music heritage with its matching six CD collection. Peter has also contributed to 'Verandah Music' edited by Rob Willis and Graham Seal and 'The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore' edited by Graham Seal and is a regular contributor to Trad & Now. He completed his last Trad & Now article the week before he died. Peter was also a life member of the Field Naturalists and was extremely active in campaigns to preserve Lake Pedder, the Whipstick Forest and Kamarooka Forest (now part of Bendigo National Park and preserved forever) One Tree Hill, Jackass Flat Flora Reserve and Saloman's Gully bushlands. Peter has discovered and named plants in the whipstick and enjoyed propagating native plants. He loved his amazing bush block in suburban Bendigo. Peter was also a keen photographer and had photos published in the book 'Wildflowers of Bendigo'. Peter taught dancing and music classes with Continuing Education for many years and encouraged many young musicians over the years. Peter was an accomplished ballroom dancer and had achieved gold medal status in that field. He was one of Australia's finest exponents of the button accordion, concertina, harmonica and tin whistle. Peter also played piano, organ and ukulele as well as the Swanee whistle and bones. Peter was the founder of the Annual Dinki Di Ball held each September in Eaglehawk as a tribute to the old MC's. Peter was happy playing for fund-raisers for any organisation who asked and also enjoyed plying the big gigs such as for the opening of the Melbourne Museum or for State Parliament. He played in the National Folk Festivals in four states and was a regular at the National in Canberra where he gave regular classes, performed with his bands and was a stalwart of the Aussie section of the session bar. He performed at nearly every Maldon Folk Festival and was MC at Nariel Folk Festival dances for many years. Peter was very proud of his OAM and wore the little medal at all of his performances. That honour was rightly given to one who did so much to preserve Australia's dance history. Peter lived a full life and was a friend to hundreds of people. He was taken far too young and in typical fashion was planning new projects right till the end. His passing is a huge loss for us all but one thing is certain. He will never be forgotten.person, individual, peter ellis oam -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS OBITUARY
3 A4 pages stapled together. Peter's Eulogy. We have lost a giant from the folklore scene. The huge crowd here today shows how much Peter meant to so many people. He has been my friend and band leader for the past twenty five years. Peter was the glue for our band. He planned the musical program in conjunction with the MCs. He listed all the tunes to be played and where to find them for those who read the dots. Peter was great fun to be around and I'd like to mention just a few things to show that. Peter was always an exuberant player. He would bounce around on his seat. This caused a near disaster at a drought relief benefit we were playing. The band was on a platform but our pianist Olive was at ground level as the piano could not fit. Peter bounced around so much his chair leg slipped and Peter ended up on top of poor Olive. Peter loved to entertain. He would play bones or swanee whistle at the drop of a hat. He would demonstrate the Charleston, can can or bunny hop for groups. For a big man he was very light on his feet. He loved to stand and circle his concertina, a memory I won't forget. I have to confess I have slept with Peter. Twice. The first time was at Port Fairy Folk Festival when the band slept in the nunnery at Koroit. Peter, Dean Swift and I shared a room. Peter's snoring was so bad Dean grabbed a blanket and a pillow and went to sleep in the mini bus. I went into another room but even with two closed doors found it difficult to sleep. As recently as this year's Illawarra Folk Festival Peter was in a tent in the performer's area. I noticed the tents either side quickly became vacant. The next time was in Canberra when Peter and I were at one end of a caravan and Mary Smith was at the other. I don't think poor Mary got much sleep that night. On another occasion in Canberra Peter was Half asleep in his van when another well known female performer (not from the band) came in and stripped off. She realised she was in the wrong van and grabbed her stuff and took off. She returned very red faced the next morning to collect her shoes. Peter maintained he saw nothing. One freezing cold night in Canberra Peter ad I had been at a terrific session in the bar. We had to support each other across the oval towards our caravan. Peter tried to straddle the fence and got stuck. There was a real Canberra frost on the fence and a sensitive part of Peter's anatomy was in grave danger of frost bite. Peter took an eternity to extricate himself. I couldn’t help him as I was laughing so much. We'll never forget making Harry McQueen's bull boar sausages at Nariel. Peter had already organised the meat and intestine casings from the butcher in Corryong. He was such an organiser and the sausages were brilliant. Peter was quirky. He always made a morning cuppa complete with tea cosy. It even left Martin Pearson speechless in the breakfast tent at Illawarra this year. Another example was when he sold his beloved FJ which is parked out the front today. As the new buyer drove off down the road Peter stood there playing 'Now is the hour' and 'wish me luck as you wave me goodbye' on his concertina. Peter loved a joke. He knew Shirley Andrews loathed the tune Danny boy so he played it in her hearing any chance he go. He even gave her a cd with a dozen different performers doing their versions of the song. We once played at the Rifle Brigade Oktoberfest and Peter was just a bit under the weather after being there for two days (the band got free drinks). The late night crowd was getting restless so Peter tried to shut them up by holding his finger up. They got more restless. Peter couldn’t understand it. 'it worked for Grummy Ross,' he wailed. It was the only time we ever over rode him and started playing without him. He wasn’t happy but disaster was averted. The dance club once had a reverse deb ball. Peter shave his beard, got his sister Robyn to make up his face and came to the ball in a lovely gown. It took ages for people to realise who it was.Margaret Hogan said the other night 'Peter let me see and do things I never would have done otherwise.' I think that is true of all of us in the band. We performed in major festivals regularly, travelled widely and had experiences such as playing at the opening of Melbourne Museum or State Parliament. Experience we'd never have had without Peter. I'm glad Peter didn’t suffer. He told me last Monday morning on my last visit he was in no pain. For that I am grateful. He passed away that night. He was taken far too young and has left a huge hole in all our lives. Personally I have lost a great mate, but then we can all say that. We'll miss you Dirty Pierre. John Williams.person, individual, peter ellis oam -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: THE CALL TO THE CARNIVAL
... Collection - The Call to the Carnival Diggers' Carnival Parma Dance ...Printed circular titled 'The Call to the Carnival' to all members of the R.S.L. Mentioned that it would also reach those who are not members, but should be. Carnival went from October 19th to December 4th. Mentioned is the Club Building Fund, Relief Patriotic Fund and information about the carnival.clubs, social, returned servicemen's league, r.s.l. bendigo collection - the call to the carnival, diggers' carnival, parma dance club, annual victory ball, g v lansell, g r wheeler, w r porter -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: TIME TABLE FOR R.S.L. VICTORY BALL 1951, 21st August, 1951
Typed time table for the R.S.L. Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on Tuesday 21st August, 1951. Signed by J. W. Swatton, Hon. Secretary Ball Committee.J.W. Swatton, Secretary.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - time table for r.s.l. victory ball 1951, mr f e jackson, sir george lansell, lt general wells & mrs wells, mrs oliver, mrs j w swatton, mrs f e jackson, cr oliver, rsl ladies auxiliary, parma dance club, mr wright, mr little, mr w lamers, mr waters, mr green, mr barton, mr palmer, mr edgar, mr orchard -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL R.S.L. BALL 1957
Three copies of the Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual R.S.L. Ball held at the City Hall, Bendigo on 11th July 1957. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold card has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Judith Binns, Dulcie Mildren, Joan Taylor, Judith Strauch, Rosalie Smith, Marilyn Smith, Gloria Wickham, Joyce Twigg and June Richardson. Trained by Mr Albert Osborn. Chaperone: Mrs H A W Morey. Partners: Robert Knight, Bernard Hinton, Ian Coulston, George Thompson, Robert Pollard, Jack Luke, Brian Thomas, Trevor Tonzing and Stan Rutland. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col Sir George V Lansell, K.B., C.M.G., V.D. Secretary Ball Committee: Mr F C W Brown. M.C.: Mr G Hudson. Printed by Hocking & Sloan Print, Bendigo.Hocking & Sloan Print, Bendigoevent, social, annual ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual r.s.l. ball 1957, judith binns, dulcie mildren, joan taylor, judith strauch, rosalie smith, marilyn smith, gloria wickham, joyce twigg, june richardson, mr albert osborn, mrs h a w morey, robert knight, bernard hinton, ian soulston, george thompson, robert pollard, jack luke, brian thomas, trevor tonzing, stan rutland, col sir george v lansell, mr f c w brown, mr g hudson, hocking & sloan print -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL R.S.L. BALL 1954, 18th August, 1954
Two copies of the Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual R.S.L. Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on 18th August 1954. Guests of Honour were His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.ST.J., and Lady Brooks. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold card has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Gwen Baxter, Joy Quinn, Patsy Kane, Mavis Grenfell, Della Grainger, June Anstee, Margaret Williamson, Beverley Mildren, Doreen Birch, Dawn Weston, Mavis Chambers, Jill Smith, Marlene Doble, Myrtle Hassett, Jennifer Mahoney, Barbara Lazenby, Joan Taylor, Elaine Escon, Wilma Adams and Judith Edgar. Trained by Mr Albert Osborn. Chaperone: Mrs L J Warner. Partners: Ernest Johnson, Stanley Quinn, Mervyn Hall, Norman Grenfell, John Craig, Kevin Anstee, Harold Button, Wesley Pearce, Noel Fields, Haydon Mathers, Ian Morris, Kevin Herdman, Graeme Elvey, Neil Holden, Grenville Tonzing, Kenneth Cruse, Jim Thomas, Keith Kelly, Leo Janssen and Ian Hughes. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L: Col. Sir George Lansell, K.B., C.M.G., V.D. Secretary Ball Committee: Mr G F Osborne. M.C. Mr G Hudson. Printed by Hocking & Sloan Print, Bendigo.Hosking & Sloan Print, Bendigoevent, social, annual ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual r.s.l. ball 1954, his excellency general sir dallas brooks, lady brooks, gwen baxter, joy quinn, patsy kane, mavis grenfell, della grainger, june anstee, margaret williamson, beverley mildren, doreen birch, dawn weston, mavis chambers, jill smith, marlene doble, myrtle hassett, jennifer mahoney, barbara lazenby, joan taylor, elaine escon, wilma adams, judith edgar, mr albert osborn, mrs l j warner, ernest johnson, stanley quinn, mervyn hall, norman grenfell, john craig, kevin anstee, harold button, wesley pearce, noel fields, haydon mathers, ian morris, kevin herdman, graeme elvey, neil holden, grenville tonzing, kenneth cruse, jim thomas, keith kelly, leo janssen, ian hughes, col sir george v lansell, mr g f osborne, mr g hudson -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1953
Two copies of the Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on July 28th, 1953. Guests of Honour were Air Vice-Marshall F M Bladin, C.B., C.B.E., and Mrs Bladin. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold card has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Marion Wiegard, Florence Henderson, Nancy Pickering, Lois Wilkie, Betty Conroy, Marjorie Purchase, Edith Smith, Dorothy Purchase, Heather McGhee, Marjorie Pilcher, Kathleen Neyland and Daphne Garside. Trained by Mr & Mrs J Singe. Matron of Honor: Mrs W Waters. Partners: Gerald Matheson, Neil Buckland, John Kelly, Don Wilkie, Peter Flood, Frank McDonald, Bill Bassett, Bill Wales, Gordon McKenzie, Robert Garside, Ken McKay, Brian Owins and Royce Read. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Mr V Palmer. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Cambridge Press Bendigor.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1953, marion wiegard, florence henderson, nancy pickering, lois wilkie, betty conroy, marjorie purchase, edith smith, dorothy purchase, heather mcghee, marjorie pilcher, kathleen neyland, daphne garside, mr & mrs j singe, mrs w waters, gerald matheson, neil buckland, john kelly, don wilkie, peter flood, frank mcdonald, bill bassett, bill wales, gordon mckenzie, robert garside, ken mckay, brian owins, royce read, mr v palmer, mr j w swatton, cambridge press -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1952, 12th August, 1952
One copy of the Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 12th, 1952. Guests of Honour were Air Vice-Marshall A M Charlesworth, C.B.E., A.F.C. and Mrs Charlesworth. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold card has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Mary Bacon Jill Britnell, Ailsa Peterson, Beatrice Bacon, Lorna Johnson, Elaine Campbell, Lorraine Jobe, Norene Fox, June Thomas, Joyce Strahan, Gladys Monro, Fay Stanton, Dawn Nicholls, Dorothy Cowling Iris Baxter and Fay Swift. Trained by: Mr J Singe and Miss P Reidy. Matron of Honor: Mrs V Palmer. Partners: Bill Perdon, Bill Waddell, Neil Merton, Gerald Matheson, Ernest Johnson, Neil Wilson, Len Ermel, Royce Read, Kevin Whelan, Brian Owins, Norman Quin, Robert Nichols, Ron Nievandt, Max Cowling, John Bond, Stan Johannsen and John Kupke. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col Sir George V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon Sec ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. M.C. Messrs G Hudson, W Waters. Printed by Hocking & Sloan Print.Hosking & Sloan Print, Bendigoevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1952, air vice-marshall a m charlesworth, mrs charlesworth, mary bacon jill britnell, ailsa peterson, beatrice bacon, lorna johnson, elaine campbell, lorraine jobe, norene fox, june thomas, joyce strahan, gladys monro, fay stanton, dawn nicholls, dorothy cowling iris baxter, fay swift, mr j singe miss p reidy, mrs v palmer, hocking & sloan print, bill perdon, bill waddell, neil merton, gerald matheson, ernest johnson, neil wilson, len ermel, royce read, kevin whelan, brian owins, norman quin, robert nichols, ron nievandt, max cowling, john bond, stan johannsen, john kupke, col sir george v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton g hudson, w waters -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1951, 21st August, 1951
One copy of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 21st, 1951. Guests of Honour were Lt. Gen. H. Wells, C.B.E., D.S.O. AND Mrs Wells. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Marion White, Ivy Derby, Heather Pettersen, Cherris Collier, Joan Ryan, Margaret Hawkes, Mavis Thomas, Olive Knox, Norma Scott, Maureen McGregor, Beverley McGhie, Norma Hinton, Joyce Boyd, Dorothy Cutting, Bonnie Jobe and Shirley Jobe. Trained by Miss E. Liddell. Chaperone: Mrs J W Swatton. Page and His Lady: June Egglestone, Janette Brady. Partners: Ian Shadforth, Max Cowling, Neil Ross, Noel Evans, Len Ermel, Len Rutherford, Des McKenna, Maurice Reed, Brian Owins, Ian Stevenson, John Wild, Bill Ross, Wallie Reed, Noel Bradley, Trevor Milikins and Cliff Swatton. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L.: Col Sir George V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Sec. Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. MC: Mr R Wright. Printed by Hocking & Sloan Print.Hosking & Sloan Print Bendigoevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1951, lt-gen h wells, mrs wells, marion white, ivy derby, heather pettersen, cherris collier, joan ryan, margaret hawkes, mavis thomas, olive knox, norma scott, maureen mcgregor, beverley mcghie, norma hinton, joyce boyd, dorothy cutting, bonnie jobe, shirley jobe, miss e liddell, mrs j w swatton, june egglestone, janette brady, hocking & sloan print, ian shadforth, max cowling, neil ross, noel evans, len ermel, len rutherford, des mckenna, maurice reed, brian owins, ian stevenson, john wild, bill ross, wallie reed, noel bradley, trevor milikins, cliff swatton, col sir george v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton, mr r wright -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1950, 15th August, 1950
One copy of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 15th, 1950. Guests of Honour were The Hon. Sir Norman Martin and Lady Martin. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Lesley Cornwell, June Beck, Genny Allan, Thea Abe, Margaret Phillips, Patrica Hall, June Tebb, Lexie Munro, Janet Neyland, Norma Sheard, Norma Richards and Vicky McCaw. Trained by Mr & Mrs G Hudson. Chaperone: Mrs F. Jackson. Flower Girl: Barbara Abe. Partners: Des Pearse, William Thomas, Junior Allan, Alf Whitely, Norman Goodwin, Frank Richards, Max Farnell, Allan Farnell, Allan Holmes,Lachlan Neyland, Frank Metcalf, Graeme Seddon and Kevin Murphy. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L.: Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Sec. Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. MC: Mr R Wright. Printed by Hocking & Sloan Print.Hocking & Sloan Printevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1950, the hon sir norman martin, lady martin, lesley cornwell, june beck, genny allan, thea abe, margaret phillips, patrica hall, june tebb, lexie munro, janet neyland, norma sheard, norma richards, vicky mccaw, mr & mrs g hudson, mrs f jackson, barbara abe, hocking & sloan print, des pearse, william thomas, junior allan, alf whitely, norman goodwin, frank richards, max farnell, allan farnell, allan holmes, lachlan neyland, frank metcalf, graeme seddon, kevin murphy, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton, mr r wright -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1949, 16th August, 1949
Three copies of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 16th, 1949. Guests of Honour were Lt.-En. S. F. Rowell, C.B., C.B.E., and Mrs Rowell. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a blue RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the trio-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Dorothy Ell, Joan Ell, Clarinet Bilby, Fay Webb, Aileen Harrowfield, Beryl Gillies, Wilma Sinclair, Margaret Pettit, Joyce Lucas, Gaynor Collier, Valerie Jones and Jean Bolitho. Chaperone: Mrs H A Morey. Flower Girl: Jillian Batten. Page: Elaine Guidice. Partners: Max Frayne, Roy Speechley, Les Morey, Len Kelly, Brian Walsh, Allan Scarfe, Clive Millar, Ken Sepping, Allan Holmes, Don Peterson, Ron Campbell, Jim Jeffrey and Ken Longstaff. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Sec. Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by James, Print, Eaglehawk.James Print, Eaglehawkevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1949, lt.-gen. s f rowell, mrs rowell, dorothy pell, joan pell, clarice wilby, fay webb, aileen harrowfield, beryl gillies, wilma sinclair, margaret pettit, joyce lucas, gaynor collier, valerie jones jean bolitho, mrs h a morey, jillian batten, elaine guidice, james, max frayne, roy speechley, les morey, len kelly, brian walsh, allan scarfe, clive millar, ken sepping, allan holmes, don peterson, ron campbell, jim jeffrey, ken longstaff, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton -
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Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANNUAL VICTORY BALL 1948, 17th August, 1948
Three copies of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 17th, 1948. Guests of Honour were Lt.-Gen. S. G. Savige, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., E.D. AND Mrs Savige. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a blue RLS badge. Other printing is brown. The inside of the tri-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Clarice Johnston, Beth Brown, Hazel Somerville, Pat Fairless, Dorothy Wilson, Enid Sutherland, Enid Hilson, Pat Johnson, June Richards, Pat Griffiths, Ann Mangan, Valerie Hunt, Pat Burton, Nancy Osgood, Emily Johnson, Janette Sutherland, Edith Johnson, Elaine Stemmer, Shirley Hinton, Marjorie Peterson, Elva Munro, Helen Balsillie, Nan Fairless and Shirley March. Chaperone:Mrs L J Warner. Flower Girls: Margaret Thomas and Beverley Heeps. Partners: Jack Wright, Douglas Dickinson, Graeme Hoy, Dave Beattie, Jim McNamara, Arthur Sutherland, Ken Burgess, Norm Fath, Robert Jackson, Alec Pianto, Kenneth Maes, Neil Holden, Brian Ackland, John Clarke, Les Johnstone, Ken Johnson, Frank Holden, Keith Rollinson, Dave McDougall, Don Peterson, Les Morey, George Hunt, Geoff Meggs and Ray Fitzgerald. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Secretary Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by James, Print, Eaglehawk.James, Print Eaglehawkevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1948, lt-gen s g savige, mrs savige, clarice johnston, beth brown, hazel somerville, pat fairless, dorothy wilson, enid sutherland, enid hilson, pat johnson, june richards, pat griffiths, ann mangan, valerie hunt, pat burton, nancy osgood, emily johnson, janette sutherland, edith johnson, elaine stemmer, shirley hinton, marjorie peterson, elva munro, helen balsillie, nan fairless, shirley march, mrs l j warner, margaret thomas, beverley heeps, james, jack wright, douglas dickinson, graeme hoy, dave beattie, jim mcnamara, arthur sutherland, ken burgess, norm fath, robert jackson, alec pianto, kenneth maes, neil holden, brian ackland, john clarke, les johnstone, ken johnson, frank holden, keith rollinson, dave mcdougall, don peterson, les morey, george hunt, geoff meggs, ray fitzgerald, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: VICTORIAN FOLK MUSIC CLUB
Victorian Folk Music Club Inc. Calendar 1987, printed on yellow paper. Has dates of dances and workshops for June, July and August, Club Venues, Folk News-Club Items for Sale, date, item and place for a Woolshed Ball, application for membership form, aims of the V.F.M.C. Also contains information on workshops, Dances and Woolshed Balls, Singabout Club, Publications & Reordings, Billabong Band, Other Bands and Membership.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, victorian folk music club inc calendar 1987, peter ellis, billabong band, elma gardner -
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Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCE CARD
Black and white photograph. Dance card. Programme. Rochester Military Ball. Scalloped edges. String. Pencil. 1. Circular Waltz 'waltes from Vienna' 2. Fox trot 'Happiness ahead' 3 Barn Dance 'Soldiers'songs'. 5. one step Selected. 6. Waltz. 'Lonesome for Caroline.' 7. Fox trot 'Don't let it bother you'. 8. Lancers 'The Quaker girl'. 9. Valetta 'Songs of Scotland'. 10. One Step 'Colonel Bogey'. 11. Waltz. 'The merry widow'. Extras. 12. Fox trot 'What a little Moonlight can do'. 13. Barn Dance 'Roll Along Covered Wagon'. 14. One step 'Down Main Street'. 15. Waltz 'Blue Danube'. 16. Fox Trot 'June and January'. 17. Valetta 'Nights og Gladness'. 18. One Step 'Blaze of Glory'. 19. Fox Trot 'College Rhythm'. 20. Waltz 'Yvonne'. 21. Fox Trot 'Sawaraki'. 22. One Step Selected. 23. Medley Selected. Back of photo reads: ELLIS.C (3)ephemera, mementoes, dance programme -
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Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MILITARY BALL, Tuesday 27th August, 1935
Black and white photograph white edges. Military Ball (Under auspices R.S.S.I.I.A) Programme. Strand Theatre, Rochester. Tuesday, 27th Aug., 1935. G. Leppard, President. LJ. Beckerleg, Hon. Sec. ''Irrigator'' Print, Rochester.ephemera, mementoes, dance programme -
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Negative - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NEGATIVES
... ENTERTAINMENT Dance german mask ball Peter Ellis Collection negative ...6.1 x 24.8 negative strip with four photos of 2 dance programmes, one of a German Mask Ball, which has a gold thread attached and the other, a Return Ball. Cr J H Curnow printed on the front of the programme.entertainment, dance, german mask ball, peter ellis collection, negative, german mask ball programme, cr j h curnow -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Page with a leafy border advertising a Surprise 50th Birthday Party for Maureen Simpson with the music provided by the Wedderburn Old Timers. VFMC Woolshed Ball held at the Central Hall Brunswick St Fitzroy on 14th October. Contact Allan Gardner. Emma Corry written at the end.Emma Corryentertainment, dance, dance, peter ellis collection, maureen simpson, wedderburn old timers, vfmc woolshed ball, allan gardner, emma corry -
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Newspaper - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, 29th January 1981
Four newspaper cuttings featuring the Wedderburn Old Timers. The first is a photo of people dancing with the band in the background at the Bendigo Psychiatric Centre (no date). The second is a page from the Loddon Times - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 with photos of Kevin and Averyl Fry, Moira Clarkson, Danni Devlin, Andrea Hollier, Don Manypenny. Lyn Lynlsing, Betty Jackel and a photo of four members of the band playing their instruments.The third is a photo in The Mercury 29/1/1981 of the band with their instruments. (The full page of this paper is part of the Collection). One member mentioned was Lindsay Holt and the fourth is a page from The Bendigo Advertiser 27/8/1988 telling the history of the band and an old man named Ted Noonan who taught the violin to a farmers daughter named Daisy in Wehla. There is also a photocopy of this article.Bendigo Advertiserentertainment, dance, barn dance, peter ellis collection, wedderburn old time ball, kevin & averyl fry, maira clarkson, danni devlin, andrea hollier, don manypenny, lyn lynlsing, betty jackel, campbell holmes, the loddon times 15/5/2002, bendigo psychiatric centre, wedderburn old timers, lindsay holt, ted noonan, elma ross, grummy ross, bendigo advertiser 27/8/1988, dr donald topley -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: COLONIAL BUSH BALL, 14th March, 1980
... ENTERTAINMENT Dance colonial ball Peter Ellis Collection Colonial Bush ...Page advertising the Colonial Bush Ball Woosang 14/3/1980. Compere was Ted Stephenson. Featured the Wedderburn Old Timers. The programme of dances is listed on the paper.entertainment, dance, colonial ball, peter ellis collection, colonial bush ball woosang, ted stephenson, wedderburn old timers -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL DANCE AND MUSIC WEEKEND
Information sheet on the Australian Social Dance & Music Weekend Bendigo, 1995 Jo White. Includes Program, Colonial Ball - Sunday Night, Musicians' Workshops, Hints for the Musos, Soapbox Corner - Peter Ellis & Shirley Andrews, and the Farewell Lunch.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, jo white, coral eden, shirley andrews, peter ellis, anthony & lisa simon, jim moir, emu creek band, olive dobbyn, stuart simms, morrie gierisch, the gay charmers, bendigo bush dance & music club -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: FINANCIAL REPORT, 20th March,1998
Financial Report for the Dinki Di Ball held in the Eaglehawk Town Hall in September 1997.Listed are the expenses, income and profit. Signed by Mary Smith, Secretary. In the top right corner is the logo of two emus playing musical instruments and a koala and a wombat dancing. Underneath is a banner with Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo. Written on the back is Emu Creek.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, bush dance and music club inc, greater city of bendigo, mary smith, alan russ, wilhelmina johnson, betty martin, arthur pantazis, keith bell -
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Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE WOOD ENGRAVING, 2nd July, 2007
Application for Permission to Publish or reproduce material, dated 7/5/07. Permission was sought to use a wood engraving of a Masquerade Ball given by the German Turn Verein as fill in art in a publication titled The Waltz, The Polka and All Kinds Dance Music, publisher FSDV. The wood carving was in the 'Illustrated Australian News' 24/8/1881. Included is a letter from (Dr.) Dianne Reilly, La Trobe Librarian, granting permission to use material from the Library's collections in a Book, providing acknowledgement appears adjacent to the image. Dated 2/7/2007.State Library Victoriacommunication, postal, letters, peter ellis collection, state library of victoria, madeleine say, dr dianne reilly, la trobe -
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Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BOOK
Black and white photograph. Contents of book. I How to organise a ball. II Ball room Toilette (Ladies) (Gentlemen) III Etiquette of the ball room. IV The Quadrille. V The Caledonians. VI The Lancers. VII The Double Lancers. VIII Coulon's Double Quadrille. IX The Polka. X The Cellariu's. XI The Mazurka Quadrille. XII The Polka Mazurka. XIII The Redowa or Redova. XIV The Schttische. XV The Varsoviana or Varsovienne. XVI The Gorlitza. XVII The Valse a Trois Temps. XVII The Valse a Deux Temps. XIX The New Valse. XX The Galop. XXI The Cotillon. XXII The Spanish Dance. XXIII The Tempete. XXIV Sir Roger De Coverley. XXV Glossary of Terms Used in Dancing.entertainment, dance, ballroom dancing -
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Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS, 28th June, 1985
Coloured photo of Peter Ellis with a concertina, talking to a lady and a man at an Old Timers Ball held at the Melb. Town Hall on 28/6/85. Written on the back - part of it cut off: Old Timers Ball Melb Town Hall 28/6/85. Bourke (nee) Dixon. Ellis with my father's - ertina, Frank Dixon.photo, group, dance, peter ellis collection, old timers ball, melb town hall, bourke - nee dixon, ellis, frank dixon -
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Document - GERMAN MASKED COSTUME BALL, 1982, 4th September
... ENTERTAINMENT Dance german masked ball Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary ...German Masked Costume Ball, 4th Sept. 1982, City Hall, Bendigo - Poster/advertisement? - (supported/organized by?) Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations.. With sketch of Mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo goldfield (by Dorothy Carroll).entertainment, dance, german masked ball, dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations, city hall, royal historical society of victoria bendigo. -
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Document - DAHLIA & ARTS FESTIVAL, EAGLEHAWK, 16 March 1995
Dahlia & Arts Festival, Eaglehawk.16th - 26th March, 1995. Programme. Debutante Ball (1), 'The Festival' Exhibition at the Borough Galleries. Debutant Ball (2). Art Preview and Presentation of Awards. Craft Market. Displays of Cake Decorating. Sidewalk Busking Competition. Gala Fair. Eaglehawk Fire Brigade open day. Porcelain Art and Craft Show. Art Show. Display of Memorabilia-Cornish Assoc. Static Display-Irish Assoc. Children's Multi-Dimensional Art Exhibition. Children's Photographic Display. Flower Show. Photographic Print Competition. Eaglehawk Heritage Society-Display. Bridge to Park, foot race. Street Procession. O'Shea-Ryan Bendigo Irish Dancing School and O'Shea-Ryan Academy of Irish Dance - Melbourne Performance. 2nd Seasons Fashion Show. 13th Annual Dahlia & Arts Half Marathon. Ecumenical Church Service. Picnic Lunch. Free Concert-Guinness Show Band. Cycling Criterium. Mining Heritage Tour of Eaglehawk. Dahlia Diner. Variety Concert. ''High Jinx On The High Seas''. Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. Gala Charity Old Time Ball. Brass Instrument Solo/Party Competition. 'Gardening Through The Drought'-Guided Tour. California Hill Church Open Day Craft & Devonshire Teas. Traditional Cornish Concert. 'A Time to Remember'. Annual Croquet & Bowls Tournaments. Festival Guest of Honor Mr Wayne Gregson - Journalist. Editor - Bendigo Advertiser. Festival President, Mr Noel Thomas. Vice Presidents Alan Bull, Kevin Herdman. Executive Officer Jeanette Moss. Treasurer Lorna Thomas. Acknowledgements and sponsors on back page.event, entertainment, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival, dahlia & arts festival, eaglehawk.16th - 26th march, 1995. programme. debutante ball (1), 'the festival' exhibition at the borough galleries. debutant ball (2). art preview presentation of awards. craft market. displays of cake decorating. sidewalk busking competition. gala fair. eaglehawk fire brigade open day. porcelain art and craft show. art show. display of memorabilia-cornish assoc. static display-irish assoc. children's multi-dimensional art exhibition. children's photographic display. flower show. photographic print competition. eaglehawk heritage society-display. bridge to park, foot race. street procession. o'shea-ryan bendigo irish dancing school and o'shea-ryan academy of irish dance - melbourne performance. 2nd seasons fashion show. 13th annual dahlia & arts half marathon. ecumenical church service. picnic lunch. free concert-guinness show band. cycling criterium. mining heritage tour of eaglehawk. dahlia diner. variety concert. ''high jinx on the high seas''. childrens fancy dress parade. gala charity old time ball. brass instrument solo/party competition. 'gardening through the drought'-guided tour. california hill church open day craft & devonshire teas. traditional cornish concert. 'a time to remember'. annual croquet & bowls tournaments. festival guest of honor mr wayne gregson - journalist. editor - bendigo advertiser. festival president, mr noel thomas. vice presidents alan bull, kevin herdman. executive officer jeanette moss. treasurer lorna thomas. acknowledgements and sponsors -
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Document - DEAN HENRY BACKHAUS CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS, CITY HALL, 4 September 1982
a/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch The President and Committee Invite With Pleasure to a Costume Ball in conjunction with Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations, City Hall Saturday 4th September, 1982 7.30pm-1am. Dress: 1882-1982, with masks (optional) Music: 'Whipstick' Country Band Sherries: 7.30pm - Dinner 9pm. Double: $36.00 Single: $18.00 R.S.V.P 20 August, 1982. Organising Secretary, Felicity Kingerlee, Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo 3550. We will/will not be able . . . . b/ Poster: Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball 4th September, 1982 City Hall - Bendigo. Picture by Dorothy Carroll. The Mass Tent Used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield. Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch. c/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball. Picture: Chair used by Dean Backhaus. Hewn from a tree stump. Programme. City Hall, Bendigo, Saturday 4th September,1982. Dance Programme.event, official, historical/educational, royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations a/ the president and committee invite costume ball 4th september, 1982 7.30pm-1am. dress: 1882-1982, with masks music: 'whipstick' country band sherries: 7.30pm - dinner 9pm. double: $36.00 single: $18.00 r.s.v.p 20 august, 1982. organising secretary, felicity kingerlee, dudley house, 60 view street, bendigo 3550. we will/will not be able . . . . b/ poster: german masked costume ball 4th september, 1982 city hall - bendigo. picture by dorothy carroll. the mass tent used by dean backhaus on the bendigo goldfield. c/ german masked costume ball. picture: chair used by dean backhaus. hewn from a tree stump. programme. city hall, bendigo, saturday 4th september, 1982. dance programme.