Document. Orange program for Grand and Comic Opera performed by Students of the Bendigo Conservatorium. Royal Princess Theatre, ''FAUST'', ''ORPHEUS'', ''Les Cloches De Corneville''. Mr Alex J. Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Document. Two page one sided pamphlet :LHS titled ''Young Janie''. In Bendigo's Golden Days. Tells the story of Jane Houston Cruikshank. Second daughter of Dr and Mrs Cruikshank who arrived on Bendigo in 1858. RHS Photograph of Jane taken by Batchelder's Studio in late 1860's Published by the Bendigo Branch of the RHSV 1961.performing arts, elocution, pamphlet - jane cruikshank

Document. Photograph cut (Three sides) and torn (one side) from a newspaper. B&W Photograph of ''Bendigo Musical Society's Picnic at Big Hill''. Photo by Tasma.performing arts, elocution, newspaper.

Document. Photograph cut from a newspaper of Miss Alie Sprenger. Caption ''First Prize'', ''Der Deutscher Soldier Boy ''. Miss Allie Sprenger. Allie is dressed in costume with mob cap. Allie Sprenger: Born Alice Emma Wilhemina Sprenger in 1882 at Sandhurst. Father: Bernhard Sprenger Mother: Emma Unmack. Married: Nicholas Southcote Stanistreet in 1907. Died: bendigo 1976 Aged 93. Nicholas Stanistreet died in 1915, aged 34. He was a commercial traveller for Steward and Hunter Pty Ltd. He died suddenly at the Shamrock Hotel, Birchip.performing arts, elocution, newspaperphotograph

Document. Photograph cut from a newspaper of Mr H. Bradley and Mr A.J.Hamilton. Caption ''Second Prize'', '' Useful Knowledge''. Messrs H Bradley and A J Hamilton. Both dressed in academic robes and are holding an open book: Personal: Alexander John Hamilton Born 7/11/1878 in Nelson, New Zealand. Father Rev. Alexander John Hamilton, Mother Ann Blythe. Married Evelian Lavinia June Ellis in 1907. Their daughter Nancy Blythe Hamilton was born in Bendigo 1n 1911. Alexander John Hamilton died 26/4/1964. Aged 86. Buried Bendigo, MON F3. Evelina Hamilton died 27/10/1965. Aged 86, Buried Bendigo, MON F3. Nancy Blythe Hamilton married Edward Gladstone Townsend in 1933. Historic Rates Index Alexander John Hamilton, Hargreaves St, Grocer, 1902. Partner in grocery Business trading as ''Hamilton and Pulfer''.performing arts, elocution, newspaper photograph.

Document. Tomato Sauce Advertising Label. ''Pure Tomato Sauce'', Manufactured by the Tasmanian Sauce and Pickle Co''. ''A Marcollo'' Regd. Envelope included addressed to Mr A Hamilton.performing arts, elocution, tomato sauce label.

Document. Bi-fold green card with notes, written in ink on front page. Piece of paper inside with handwritten verse. Paper is part of an Invoice. Visible printing ''Brewery'' ''Chamberlain ''.performing arts, elocution, card with notes.

Document. Tissue paper serviette - white with red printing. Printed in centre; Milburn's Coffee Palace, Mitchell St Bendigo. Premier Caterer, pastrycook and Confectioner. Floral border (3cm) 2 cm inside edge. Four garlands in corners with printing inside Bon Appetit Wedding Breakfasts Wedding and Christening Cakes Aerated Waters.performing arts, elocution, serviette.

Document. Orange paper flyer advertising; ''Golden Square Methodist Tennis Club Social'', Thursday August 10 th 1905.Advertisers; Colliers - Boots. The Book Depot. Jackson's - Tailors. T G Issell - Butcher. R Saunders - Draper. H.Teague - Boot Hospital.performing arts, elocution, social flyer.

Document. Green paper flyer advertising ''Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert''. Monday 26th March, 1906. Town Hall, Eaglehawk.Program includes Mr A J Hamilton. Advertisers: Hartley Bros - Bicycles. S. Burns - Baker and Pastrycook. James' Printing. Bendigo Cooperative Distrubution Society. G.W.Jenkins - Tailor. T.W.Lunn - Baker and Pastrycook. C.Robertson - Photographer.performing arts, elocution, concert flyer

Document. White paper bi-fold theatre program for Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. Program for ''Arabian Nights'', Monday September 29 - Friday October 10. Woods - Williamson Dramatic Co. Advertisers: S.White & Son - Cheap House Furnishers. Sydenham Gardens Hotel. Mason & Hart - Grocers. A.Frigerio - Wire Works. City family Hotel. Suttons Music Store. B.Sluyterman - Electrical Engineer. Webster Bros - Cycle Store. Atheneum Hotel L.Herman - Bicycle and Sporting Depot. Cast of characters on piece of orange paper (9 cms X 13 cms).performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Document. Theatre Program Royal Princess Theatre, white bi-fold theatre program for ''Hands Across the Sun'', Tuesday Oct 7th. Advertisers: C.Plumbe - Tailors. Cattran's - Sandhurst Boot Palace & Golden Key. W.Kendall - Fruit and Confectionery. Sandhurst Pioneer Cooperative Company. Mr.J.E.Stapleton - Stationer. Oriental Tea Warehouse. Commonwealth Supply Stores. Straughair's Paperhangings. G.K.Conn - S.P.Bookmaker.performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Document. White bi-fold paper program for ''The Broken Melody'', Princess Theatre, Monday 26th June 1905. Advertisers: Suttons Music Store. W.Thomas - Hairdresser. Mabel Boswell - Illuminating Artist. Alf E.Wallis - Auctioneer. Jack Coates - Bill Posting Company. E.B.Harris - Gold Buyer. T.Sayer - Undertaker. Bainelt's - Jeweller. Harp and Shamrock Hotel. Jubilee Park Races. Roeder Bros - Tobacconist. Roberts Golden Bar Butter. W.Benson - Tobacconist. H. Lorenz - Tailor. N. Cinquegrano - Umbrellas. Banfield & Co - Goldbrokers. John Davies - Queen's Hotel. F.Matthews - Fish and Chips. A.Frigerio - Wire Works. Haltorf's Hotel. Bright's - Fish and Fruit. Leslie's - Blacksmith. R.E.Walters - Hunting Supplies. Jack Francis Cafe. J.Dunne - Market Hotel. Miss May Maher - Florist. P.Drescher - Jeweller. B.Sciallero - Wine Hall.performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Document. Brown paper bi-fold concert program for ''Grand Concert'' for Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Society'', Masonic Hall, Maldon.October 30, 1901. Program printed inside.performing arts, elocution, concert program

Document. Theatre program for Royal Princess Theatre ''La Fille Du Cambour Major'', No Date. Advertisers: Craig Williamson Propy Ltd - Department Store. Felton Grimwade and Co. Bosisto's Eucalyptus Oil.performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Document. Theatre program for Marong Presbyterian Church ''Annual Tea and Concert'', Wednesday September 5th, 1906. Mr A.J.Hamilton included in program. Advertisers: Henderson and Goodison - The Beehive.performing arts, elocution, concert program

Yellow paper concert program for ''St. Patrick's Day Celebration'' ''Grand Concert'', Wednesday March 22, 1905. Shire Hall, Rochester.Program includes Mr A J Hamilton.performing arts, elocution, concert program

Document. Program for ''Show Night and Race Night'' Fire Brigade Depot, Boort. September 27th and 28th. Featured artist Alex J Hamilton. Black and white photograph included (9cms X 12.5 cms).performing arts, elocution, entertainment program.

Document. Flyer for New Vaudeville Co. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Advertisers. Kalma - Photographer. Prince Cerio - Gypsy Palmist. Bright's - Fish Shop. Hamburger - Watchmaker. Ernest R.Jones and Co - Agents. B. Sluyterman - Electrical Engineer. Hartley Cycles. A. Frigerio - Wire Works. Davey Bros - Saddlers. Her Majestry's Hotel. C.Plumbe - Tailor. Barnett's - Money Lender. W.A.Parker - Hairdresser and Tobacconist. Metropolitan Hotel.performing arts, elocution, theatre flyer

Document. Two page advertising flyer for the Comic Opera Company, Masonic Hall, Bendigo. On the back page, ''Printed at the Bendigo Independant Office, Williamson St., Bendigo''. Advertisers: W.Parkinson and Co - Copper Plate Cleaners and gold refiners. Walter E.Ellis - Tobacconist. W.Bartle - Jeweller and Watchmaker. Mrs Newman's - Coffee Palace. Jas. Burston - Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician. Lazarus Telegraph Hotel. H.Lorenz - Tailor. Mrs A. Keast - Dining Rooms. P. Drescher - Watchmaker and Jeweller. W A Parker - Hairdresser and Tobacconist. O'Hagan's Sandhurst Hotel. Leslie's Blacksmith. Mrs Leonard - Tobacconist. J Dunne - Market Hotel. Bright's - Fish and Fruit. E J Delaney - Harp and Shamrock Hotel. Banfield and Co - Goldbrokers. Swift and Rothberg - Tailors and Drapery. Hans Irvine - Wine Sales. T Sayer - Undertaker. Terminus Hotel. Jack Francis Cafe. A Frigerio - Wire Worker. Barnett's Jewellers. B Sluyterman - Electrical Engineer. T R Jones - Chemist. Jack E Coates - Scenery for Hire. Krast and Co - Gold Brokers. Sydney P Ewing - Dentist. H Nickson - Furniture Hire. Geo Jackman - S P Bookmaker.performing arts, elocution, theatre flyer

Document. Assorted flyers and newspaper clipping glued together at top right hand corner. 1. Town Hall Maryborough, Grand Closing ANA Competitions. 2. Clipping from Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser with results of ANA Competitions. 3. Flyer for a Concert in aid of St Mary's School, Mr A J Hamilton included in program. 4. Flyer for Grand Concert at Town Hall, St Arnaud,Mr A J Hamilton included in Program. 5. Advertising flyer for St Arnaud Branch ANA Musical and Elocutionary, Competitions, March1902. 6. Advertising flyer for Grand Concert, Shire Hall , Rochester, March 1902. Mr A J Hamilton included in Program. 7. Advertising flyer for Concert at Sebastian. March 1902. Mr A J Hamilton included in Program.performing arts, elocution, assorted flyers.

Document. Page from a newspaper with photographs of performances (Probably from a Competition). Includes photograph of Mr A J Hamilton (8). Black and White Photos.performing arts, elocution, newspaper clipping

Document. Foolscap sheet of paper with one side of handwritten rhyming verse. Thirty six lines of neat handwriting in ink. No title. No Date. Scottish Theme. Possibly written by Alex J Hamilton as a performance script.performing arts, elocution, handwritten verse

Document. Two copies of ''An Ode'' typed on flimsy paper. Each copy has three pages. The Ode has eleven six line verses of three rhyming couplets. First verse begins; ''Farewell Sweet Lolanthe till once again we meet. Farewell old growling walker, farewell dear corner seat''. At the end is ''An Afterthought'' of four verses. Possibly written by Alex J Hamilton as a performance script.performing arts, elocution, typewritten verse.

Document. Page from a newspaper with a cartoon drawing (Full page). Cartoon shows a young lady in a long white dress. She is holding a music manuscript and appears to be singing. Behind her are three seated portly gentlemen wearing tuxedos. Two are playing harmonicas and the third is playing the violin. Written below the cartoon, PLAYING SECOND FIDDLE. (This week it is all Amy Castles: politics and wars are considered trifles).MISTER BARTON: ''To think that we three great men should have to sing small in the presence of a slip of a girl like this!''.performing arts, elocution, cartoon drawing

Document. Half sheet of newspaper page with portrait photos of members of the ''Hawtrey Comedy Company, now touring W.A.''. ''Photos specially by CLARKE and SONS, Royal Studio, Hay Street''. Page has been torn in half. Four photos have top half missig. Printed in blue ink. Nine complete photos are named as: Miss Winifred Austin. Mr L. Monk. Mr Sydney Redgrave. Miss Elsie Austin. Mr David Cope - Musical Director. Mr Bert Leighton. Mr C P Hammond. Miss Laura Nicholls. Mr St. Clair Bayfield.performing arts, elocution, photos of performers.

Document. Orange flyer advertising "The Famous English Pierrots'', Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Grey bi-fold one sided flyer advertising "GRAND CONCERT", Deniliquin Town Hall, March 1905. Mr A.J.Hamilton included in the program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Green flyer advertising, ''St. Patrick's Day Celebration Grand Concert'', Shire Hall, Rochester. March 1904. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Ivory flyer advertising, ''GRAND CONCERT'', Mechanics Institute, Kyneton, November 1905. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert