In this book review, Boyd critiques Cyril Pearl's book, "So You Want to Buy a House" (published by F.W. Cheshire). Boyd discusses Pearl's style of writing on home life and a scatter of other subjects and gives a negative review on the type of humour and lack of research.Original manuscript of a book review of a book by Cyril Pearl titled 'So you want to buy a house ... and live in it' in 1961. The piece was published as 'Book review: So you want to buy a house'.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 6 pagescyril pearl, caricature, puns, comedy writing, robin boyd, manuscript

A book titled 'The life of Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere comic dramatist and satirist. Most witty and humorous of dramatic authors; the glory of the French stage; painter of manners and satirist of hypocrisy.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 81 - 96 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, lydia chancellor, collection, jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, de moliere, the life of jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, male, individual, person, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, satire, writing, comedy, theatre, philosopher, france, famous people, advertisement

Book issued for enjoyment of serving Servicemen. Item in the collection of Sgt P.L.James, refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Small brown covered book of stories, poems and songs. 32 pages in black writing. On cover- picture of a person sitting on a crescent moon, inside of cover more green.Cover titles "Khaki Comedy & Newsy Nonsense" "By Semaphore"entertainment, semaphore

Soft cover book. Green buckram. Cartoon of two diggers in a rainy jungle. Black shadow writing. Pages - N/A Illustrated with comedy cartoons."L SCHILLING" books, military history

"Showboat" was based on a novel by the same name and follows the lives of the crew and performers on the "Cotton Blossom", a Mississippi River showboat from 1887-1927. The music was written by Jerome Kern and the lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was first produced by Ziegfield in 1927. It was considered the first of the new genre of Light Opera as opposed to operettas or musical comedies.Bendigo Theatre Co. Inc: Program & 2 X blue colored Tickets (seats L5 & L6 for 16/6/11988) for the production of 'Showboat' White paper program with blue ink writing on front cover. Information on front cover: J. B. Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat for dates of June 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th & 18th at 8.00pm 10 double sided pages with black & white photos of cast & production team Program made of paper, folded & stapled in the middle.souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society

Life member badge for Athenaeum Theatre in Lilydale, belonging to Helen Mitchell.Athenaeum life member badge in green box. Badge is square, royal blue, with silver writing and picture of two masks (comedy and tragedy). Box is green with gold lines around the perimeter and cream inside. In silver on front of badge: "ATHENAEUM THEATRE LILYDALE". In gold inside top of box: HOLDSWORTH BROS. SINCE 1884"badge, lilydale, athenaeum theatre, holdsworth bros

Hard cover book, Scarpante The Spy. Author: Jules Verne Publisher: Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington, Crown Buildings 188 Fleet Street, London. W1. Date: 1887 Light green hardcover with the title on the spine having lettering to spine in black hand written text pen. fiction“Scarpante the Spy” is not a separate Jules Verne novel; it is the title of a two part volume of “Kéraban the Inflexible”. in the English edition, the story is following The Captain of the Guidara. Originally published in French in 1883 and in Britain with two volumes in 1887. The story follows a stubborn Turkish merchant, Keraban, who refuses to pay a new tax on crossing the Bosporus and instead embarks on a lengthy journey around the Black Sea. The "Guidara" refers to the ship central to this Ottoman era adventure. It features two Dutchmen and the obstinate Keraban navigating political, cultural, and geographical challenges. The novel is richly illustrated and reflects Verne’s signature blend of travel, exploration, and historical detail. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, ralph eric pattison, jules verne, voyages extraordinaire series

This banner belonged to Wilhelm Eckels, a wool buyer in Sydney , NSW, when war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1, aged 22 years. Red cloth banner with hand stitched green tassels on one end. Hand painted Comedy and Tragedy symbol and writingas abovewilhelm eckels, wool buyer, rod eckels

David Copperfield. Author: Charles Dickens. Publisher: Collins, London & Glasgow. Date: 1940's. (See note section this document for more information on Edition). Red cloth hardcover with title on spine in gold lettering and pattern, Front cover has stick on paper with title showing Collins logo. The spine has a Library label and no Volume information only title and author.fictionCharles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. David Copperfield is a “coming of age” novel telling the story of David Copperfield from his difficult childhood to his maturity as a successful novelist in early Victorian England. It traces David’s passage from an unhappy, impoverished boy abused by his stepfather, sent to a harsh boarding school, and forced to work in a London warehouse to self reliant manhood. This novel has a strong focus on Davids emotional growth, friendships, and romantic relationships.Central relationships in this story include his kindly housekeeper Peggotty, his eccentric but generous aunt Betsey Trotwood add his comic and perennially hopeful friend Mr Micawber along with the two main women in his life. The charming but impractical Dora Spenlow and the steady, devoted Agnes Wickfield.book, the old curiosity shop, charles dickens, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, david copperfield