Poster - A3 full colour printed on heavy paper, titled "The 2006 Royal Melbourne Show", advertising the various highlights at the Show, 21/9/2006 to 1/10/2006, including dates. Sponsored by Yarra Trams.trams, tramways, posters, royal show, yarra trams

CLUNES SHOW HELD ANNUALY IN CLUNES SHOWGROUNDS FOR OVER A CENTUARY.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE ATTENDING CLUNES SHOW. NOV. 28th. 1913 DAYSON AND HEWITT, LONDON TENT IN CENTRE OF PICTURE - HORSE DRAWN BUGGIES AND GIGS ON DISPLAY.CLUNES SHOW. NOV. 28th. 1913photographs, events and celebrations, clunes show 1913

PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT CLUNES SHOW NOV 1913. THE GROWN TOGETHER CHILDREN WERE THE EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION. ALIVE ALIVE..1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT CLUNES SHOW NOVEMBER 28 1913. STRIPED TENT HOUSING EXTRA ORDINARY ATTRACTIONS. .2 second photo same as above , laminated. Clunes Show Nov 28 1913photographs, clunes show, clunes show 1913

Photograph of Cooper sheaing machinery display at the Royal Melbourne Show, c1951.Photograph of Cooper sheaing machinery display at the Royal Melbourne Show, c1951.Classic Photos 64 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Display Cooper shearing gear and engines Royal Melbourne Show circa 1951 SA8shearing machinery, cooper engineering company pty ltd

Photograph of Cooper sheaing machinery display at the Royal Melbourne Show, c1951.Photograph of Cooper sheaing machinery display at the Royal Melbourne Show, c1951.Wolfgang Sievers Photography 9 Collins Street Melbourne C.I. Display Cooper shearing gear and engines Royal Melbourne Show circa 1951shearing machinery, cooper engineering company pty ltd wolfgang sievers photography

This booklet is from the 1936 Orbost Show and is a rare document from that era. Agricultural shows in rural areas of Victoria were important yearly events. This is a show schedule and has details of classes of events to be held at the Show, along with rules & regulations and prizes. It also contains advertising from local businesses of the day, along with the names of the Show society's office bearers. This item is significant because it is a record of the Orbost Agricultural Show from 1939.Light tan coloured booklet with red lines and black printing on the cover. ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 Novemberorbost show, orbost agricultural society

Ticket issued to members of Linton Horticultural society for the Autumn show of 1915. Subscription 2s. 6d. President, Dr Donaldson Secretary, W. Todd.Blue, shield shaped ticket for Linton Horticultural Society Autumn show, 1915. Two copies of ticket, which appear not to have been used, as space for member's name is blank.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / President, DR. DONALDSON / MEMBER'S TICKET / For Autumn Show, 1915. "linton horticultural society, tickets, w. todd, dr donaldson

Programme guide for Ringwood's third annual show to be held on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th April, 1936.Includes programme of show events, exhibit categories and judging criteria, sporting actiities, and local advertising.

Fleece was entered in the show by Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell who farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Cream cardboard certificate with black printed text. Used to document items on display at the Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Show in the 1950s. Provides name of exhibitor, description of sheep fleece on display, and judge's remarks.Text: " Lismore A. and P. Society / ANNUAL SHOW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER , 195-. "lismore a. & p. society, percy (ronald percival) howell, rural activity, lismore a & p show

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A beige printed booklet featuring lists of prizes for Wodonga Agricultural Show.On face of booklet handwritten in pen: "Donated by: Merrilyn Hamilton-Smith"hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, show, show day, 1940s, agricultural show, wodonga, recreation

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Colour photograph of Robin Vanser performing with the Lee Gallagher Show Band in "The Cockpit", Essendon Airport, September 1964"Lee Gallagher Show Band / Essendon Airport / "Cockpit" Sept '64"robin vanser, lee gallagher show band, "the cockpit" - essendon airport, performing arts - australia - 1960s

PHOTOGRAPH, BLACK AND WHITE, MOTOR CARS AND PEOPLE AT CLUNES SHOW 1919 3 COPIESCLUNES SHOW 1919 PHOTO BY C.WEICKHARDT.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, clunes show

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES SHOW NOV. 28 1913 - SECTION OF CROWD WATCHING PARADE OF HORSES.CLUNES SHOW NOV. 28 1913local history, photographs, events and celebrations, clunes show, 1913

Digital copy of photograph of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society's Show Committee 1913Inscription on back of photograph: Mr J Thomas Whittlesea Show Committee 1913

The pamphlet was found under the floorboards during works to the building Damaged and weathered pamphlets for a Circus and Show by the Wirth Bros Various text and illustrations depicting the activities of the show including horses, tigers and elephants and monkeys. 18th May 1898 historic newspaper, 1898, warracknabeal court house

In 1947 Shire President Cr. Charles F. Pollard called a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the forming of an Agricultural Society to raise funds for the proposed Wodonga Hospital. Cr. Pollard was the inaugural President of the Wodonga Show Society and was joined by seven past Shire Presidents as part of an original 25 member Wodonga Show Society committee. In addition to the committee, there were 150 members of the inaugural Society. The first Wodonga Show was held on Saturday 6 March 1948. The first Sun-News Pictorial Miss Show Girl competition was held in Victoria in 1957, an annual tradition that lasted into the 1990s. Most country shows held heats to find a local winner before the final was judged at the Royal Melbourne Show each year. The first Miss Wodonga Show Girl competition was held in 1958. It was open to all girls between the ages of 16 and 23, born in Australia or naturalised Australians. Judging will be on the following basis of deportment, dress sense, grooming, general appearance, personality. Wodonga Show Society presented a prize to the winner who was accompanied to the final judging on People’s Day at the Melbourne Royal Show. This sash was awarded to Miss Wodonga Show Girl in 1966. The winner of the Senior Section was Ludmilla Bartosz of Wodonga. The Junior Show Girl section was won by Sue Maddison of Bandiana. First prize in the Senior section included this sash, $20 in case and a first class return rail fare to Melbourne for the final judging at the Royal Melbourne Show.A blue sash with gold trim and lettering and a fringe trim.WODONGA SHOW 1966 MISS WODONGA SHOW GIRL SASH DONATED BY PENNANT PRODUCTS MELB.wodonga agricultural society, wodonga show, miss wodonga show girl

Black and white photograph showing table of fruit exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural Show in 1902. (2 copies)Written on back of one photo: "Ringwood Show. Weekly Times photo. 29/3/1902." Written on back of second copy: "RWD Hort. Soc. Show on RWD oval, 1902"

Newspaper clipping detailing the cast of the ANZAC Camp ShowFeatures "The Black Prince", Irene Hewitt, Dugout Orchestra, Alan Stone, The Gold Diggers. Also shows prices and booking details.

Contains schedule of events for the show, including advertisements, rules and regulations, show categories.Small yellow cardboard bound printed catalogue. On front schedule, Tatura and Goulburn Valley A H & P Assn Inc 116th Annual Show, their logo, date of show and picture of family going to show.a h & p assn inc., tatura and goulburn valley a h & p assn inc., show catalogues

Cream card ticket with green printed text. Member's ticket for horticultural show.Text: ' Linton Horticultural Society / President, Dr. J.B. DONALDSON / Member's Ticket ' FOR AUTUMN SHOW, 1916.linton horticultural society, dr. j.b. donaldson, w. todd

Note by T.H. Kneen 13 May1992, "The Burnley display was part of the Division of Agricultural Education's display covering Dookie, Longerenong and Burnley. Reference to Rural Training in 1957 would have been mainly to the on-farm training phase of the Rural Reconstruction Training Scheme. The Agricultural Collegians Association members had a meeting point at the exhibit. Burnley ex-students were not members of that association."Black and white photograph. Display mounted by Burnley Gardens School of Horticulture at the Royal Agricultural Show 1957. Incorporates photographs of College activities, horticultural information and a map of Victoria locating institutes offering rural training to ex-servicemen.On reverse, "Royal Show 1957."burnley gardens, school of horticulture, royal agricultural show, dookie college, rural training, rural reconstruction training scheme, the agricultural collegians association, horticulture, publicity, dept of agriculture education division, longerenong college