Ticket printed on pale green card. Gold ruffled border.Text: " MANNIBADAR SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL / No. 132 / Cabaret Ball / at the Memorial Hall / on Friday, 6th of June, 1969, at 8 p.m. "mannibadar soldiers memorial hall, dances, entertainment

Salmon coloured cardboard ticket with blue printed text. Ticket is for a ball held at Linton Parish Hall, Friday, 2nd September 1955.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 2nd September, 1955 / STAR OF THE EVENING / Troubadours' Orchestra Novelty Dances. "linton annual catholic ball, linton parish hall

Green cardboard ticket with blue printed text. Ticket is for a ball held at Linton Parish Hall, Friday, 28th July, 1950.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 28th July, 1950 / Laidler's Full Orchestra Novelty Dances. "linton annual catholic ball, linton parish hall

Blue cardboard ticket with blue printed text. Ticket is for a ball held at Linton Parish Hall, Friday, 29th August, 1952.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 29th August, 1952 / Laidler's Full Orchestra Novelty Dances. "linton annual catholic ball, linton parish hall

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, February 23, 2004. Debut: eager dancers at the Goornong Hall RSL ball in 1937 or 1938. Back row from left: Ila Oberin, Jean Fortune, Mary Read, Mrs Holmes, Dossies Read, Mary Brown and Edith Jolly. Front row: Ruby Waugh, Ivy McNamara, Maud McCormick, Joyce Roulston, Bessie Blake and Jean Callinan. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Red ticket, black printing. Ticket is for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 29th August 1952. Ticket price five shillings. "Laidler's full orchestra, novelty dances, excellent supper".Text: ' Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 29th August, 1952 / Lidler's Full Orchestra Novelty Dances ' Excellent Supper. 'linton parish hall, linton annual catholic ball, social gatherings, balls

The present store was built circa 1900 to replace another which had been destroyed by fire in 1898, which had replaced a predecessor on the opposite side of the road in 1865. The store was also used as a post office until early 2000s. The general store is historically significant because it has a long association with Kangaroo Ground and has been an important centre of community life for more than 120 years - Council meetings used to be conducted in the front room of the store at a time when Kangaroo Ground rivalled Eltham as the major centre of the Shire. The general store is historically and aesthetically significant as one of a group of three well preserved public buildings in the Kangaroo Ground hamlet and as a major heritage component of Kangaroo Ground which was one of the earliest settled areas of the Shire and which has the character of an English village rather than an Australian settlement. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p77 Today the general store is an uncommon form of trade but the one at Kangaroo Ground continues a long tradition of friendliness and service. For more than 100 years it has been a centre of community life. In the settlement’s early days a previous general store, on the same site, was the meeting place for the Eltham District Road Board, precursor to the Eltham Shire Council. For years Kangaroo Ground rivalled Eltham as the shire’s major centre. It developed very differently from the rest of the shire as its rich soil attracted prosperous Presbyterian Scots who had large agricultural properties.1 The present store was built to replace another one, which had burnt down in 1898, after replacing a predecessor on the other side of the road in 1865. The store retains its outward character and its cellar, although inside it has changed considerably. It now includes a café and offers local produce, milk bar products, grocery items, gas and other fuel. Until early this century the store was also used as a post office. Kangaroo Ground’s first postmaster was Andrew Ross, who first operated from the school opposite, then from his hotel next to the present tennis court site. The first postmaster at this store was Edward Weller, followed in 1868 by James Anderson. At that time a mail coach ran three times a week between Eltham and Woods Point through Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Flats, Healesville, Fernshaw, Marysville and Matlock. Some early postmasters were Rodger, McLaughlin, Greenway and Burns.2 Burns was the only postmaster operating from the store. The others operated from Andrew Ross’s hotel. The mail service improved in 1892 when coaches ran from Melbourne to Queenstown (now known as St Andrews) and changed horses at Kangaroo Ground twice daily. The only telegraph office in the district at that time was at the Kangaroo Ground Post Office. Telegrams to outlying areas such as Queenstown and Kinglake had to be sent by hand. A local resident in the early 1900s often rode his pony to deliver telegrams and was paid one shilling a mile porterage. The store has also contributed to the lighter side of Kangaroo Ground life. During the years that Con Wraight owned the store, between 1906 and 1946, a new piano was needed for the Kangaroo Ground Hall, so monthly dances were held to raise money. When the piano was bought, a grand ball was held in the Kangaroo Ground Hall to celebrate the occasion and supper followed at Mr Wraight’s barn, cleaned especially for the occasion. Every New Year’s Eve, a Scottish piper would set off from between the store and the schoolhouse, playing his pipes, and march to Cameron’s Pigeon Bank homestead on the Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road. Between 1914 and 1922, the store was a station for the Kangaroo Ground Bush Fire Brigade’s tanker. It consisted of a wooden barrel on a cart, fitted with a hand-pump, and stood on the side of the road outside the store. Joy Ness, who belonged to an early Kangaroo Ground family, moved here in 1940 and recalled her impressions of the store at that time: ‘It was a very dark shop stained in a dark colour and on the walls just below the ceiling hung hurricane lamps, ropes, kitchen utensils and other goods for sale. ‘Goods were weighed on a brass scale with weights, on which mothers also weighed their babies, because the nearest Infant Welfare Centre was at Greensborough. The bacon was cut with a hand slicer and later a pot-bellied stove warmed the store. Farmers and other locals used to gossip around it as they collected their daily mail. In those days the butter and cheese were kept in the cellar as no ice was delivered for cooling.’This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground general store

Invitation from the mayor of the City of Ballaarat and Mrs Pearse requesting the pleasure of His Worship The Mayor of Bendigo and Lady's Company at the Ball to be held in the Alfred Hall On Thursday, July 7th. 1904. A reply addressed to the town clerk before 30th June is desired. Dancing to commence at 8.30pm.document, invitations, mayoral balls and other entertain

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

White card with blue printing - Linton Annual Catholic Ball, Friday 3rd September 1954.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 3rd September, 1954 / BELLE OF THE BALL / Troubadours' Orchestra - Novelty Dances / Excellent Supper. "linton catholic church, events, balls, mrs m. moynihan, mrs m. hayes, f. j. o'beirne

Gold edged, aqua with black printing, ticket for Colonial Ball held as part of Bicentennial celebrations on 18 November 1988. Ball was organised by Bicentennial Committee of Shire of Grenville and held at the Mannibadar Hall.bicentennial celebrations, social gatherings, dances, balls, celebrations, mannibadar

Cream, gold embossed invitation card to Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball 1929. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie, daughters of Francis and Annie O'Beirne of Linton to the Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball held in Linton 11th September 1929.Text: ' Linton Maids' and Matrons' Return Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 11th Sept., 1929maids' and matrons' return ball, dances, entertainment

Cream coloured, gold embossed invitation to the Linton Maids and Matrons Annual Ball 1930. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie - of Linton to the annual ball of the Linton Maids and Matrons to be held at Parish Hall Linton on 6th August 1930.Text: " Linton Maids' and Matrons' Annual Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure / of the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 6th Aug., 1930. "linton, maids' and matrons' annual ball, dances, entertainment

Cream coloured card with gold embossed text. Invitation to Linton Bachelors' Club Ball held at Linton Parish Hall on June 12th, 1929.Text: ' Linton Bachelors' Club / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Mr. & Mrs. A McDonald / at a Bachelor's Ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 12th June, 1929. 'linton bachelors' club, dances, entertainment

The people in the photograph were attending a ball organised by the Sunbury School Mothers' Club in September 1936. It was held in the Sunbury Memorial Hall ( formerly the Mechanics Institute) in Stawell Street, Sunbury.Local fund raising social functions held in country towns were very popular and well-supported by the community. In 1936 Sunbury State school was a small two-roomed rural school which catered for the children in the district.A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a people in a large hall at a community dance. Details of the event, the maker and the donor have been hand written in pencil; on the back. A Memento of the Mothers' Club Ball Memorial Hall Sunbury 5.9.36social gatherings, balls, memorial hall, sunbury mothers' club, stawell street

Dance card. White card. List of dances on one side. The other 'Portland Social Amusement Card, 26th Anniversary, May 22, 1923, Fancy Dress Ball. Name, Character.'1. WALTZ / 2. MERRY CHAIN (Fancy Dress Only) / Judging of Fancy Dress / 3.LANCERS / 4.ONE STEP / 5. WALTZ ( Fancy Dress Only) / 6. BARN DANCE / 7. ONE STEP / EXTRA / 8. TWO STEP (Fancy dress Only) / 9. QUADRILLES RIBBON DANCE / EXTRA / 10. WALTZ / 11. ONE STEP / 12. TWO STEP / 13. WALTZ / 14. ONE STEP / 15. WALTZ / EXTRAportland social amusement club, dance card, betty vivian

1951 was a year of celebration in Victoria. 9th May 1951 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Australian Federal Parliament in 1901, which at that time met in Melbourne, Victoria. 13th November marked the Centenary of the opening of the first Victorian Parliament. Cities and towns held activities and celebrations to recognise the occasion. A "Back to Wodonga" was held from Friday 9th to Saturday 7th November 1951. Friday: Children’s Sport and Children’s Concert. Saturday: Welcome to Visitors, Official Luncheon, Gymkhana, Official Opening and Barbecue. Sunday: Church services, various denominations. Monday: Ladies’ Day (Bowls, Tennis, Croquet etc.) Afternoon Garden Parties, Boxing Tournament. Tuesday: Procession, Basket Lunch, Apex Sports Carnival, 50-50 Dance. Wednesday: Tour of district and visit to factories. Re-unions of various organisations. Thursday: All-day Street Fair and Carnival. Friday: Back to School (Higher Elementary School), Wodonga Hospital Ball. Saturday: Bonegilla Race Club meeting, Competition Sports, (Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, etc.) Farewell Parties by various organisations.This Badge is significant because it is a memento of an important community celebration in Wodonga.A small enamel badge featuring both the blue and red Australian ensigns in the centre on a white background surrounded by blue text.Around the edge; BACK TO WODONGA CELEBRATIONS 1951back to wodonga 1951, opening victorian parliament, australian federal parliament opening

Returned Soldier's Ball held in Wangaratta on 9th August 1937 Captain Mulder and Jim Boyd were floor stewards. A special set of four couples in full regimental dress danced the Quadrilles and other set dances.First Military Ball held in Wangaratta and due to its success it was decided to make it an annual event. Black and white unframed photograph of large group of men and women in front of stage with flags in backgroundA momento of the Ret. Soldiers Ball Wangaratta 9.8.371937, wangaratta, returned soldier's ball

This dress was typical of those worn on special occasions usually after 5 pm: eg. dinner dances, balls, weddings. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital BallThis dress was worn by Margaret Mc Kendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian McKendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga and District hospital. They had three children: Linda, Robyn and Boyd. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office.Metallic brown taffatta cocktail dress with scooped neck front and back. Princess line in one piece with pleated side panels and back from the waist. Bows either side of the A line at front and three bows from the waistline to the bottom of the zip at the back. Capped sleeves. Skirt lined with stiffening.Label: Styled by Camille Lee of Melbourne'after 5' dress; ladies' clothing; margaret mckendrick; tawonga

The Autograph page is signed by the Flower Girl, Page Girl and all the 12 Debutante's.Card, folds out, front is in gold colours with the heading "Bendigo Sub Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A" followed by the RSL Logo with "Victory Ball". Inside has 3 columns, the first 2 are the "Dance Program" 1 - 28, 3rd is space for Autographs. On the rear are 2 columns, the 1st has "Debutantes names and Chaperones" 2nd column has "Partners names with RSL President, Chairman Ball Committee and Secretaries names"On front, "Guests of Honor Lt Gen S.F. Rowell C.B, C.B.E and Mrs Rowell - Town Hall Bendigo, August 16th 1949"brsl, smirsl, ball, victory

Card folding, front when folded is in gold writing with "Bendigo Sub Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A at the top followed by the RSL logo then "ANNUAL RSL BALL", at the bottom "City Hall Bendigo - sixth July 1957". Inside has 3 columns, first two are the "Dance Program 1 - 28", 3rd space for Autographs (unsigned). Rear has 2 columns, one for "Debutante's names" and one for "Partners names". Both have the Chaperones and Committee/Organizers names.brsl, smirsl, annual, ball 1957

The people were attending the annual Fireman's Ball in the Sunbury Memorial Hall in 1936. At the time this was one of the popular events held in Sunbury.Dances and formal balls and other community social events were popular in many towns throughout the country.A black and white photograph of a group of people in fancy dress assembled in a large hall. fireman's ball, sunbury, memorial hall