Letter paper from The Bendigo Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Society, Printed letterhead with emblem of a musical instrument surrounded by a wreath of flowers. Also printed on the left underneath is : President - Mr. John Leaney, Vice-Presidents - Messrs. W. Iser, F. C. Stuart, Z. S. Martin, Secretary - N. S. Draper, A.F.I.A. Commerce House, Charing Cross, Bendigo.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, the bendigo musical literary and elocutionary society, john leaney, w iser, f c stuart, z s martin, n s draper, commerce house

The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. was originally started by a group of local traders – The Chamber of Commerce – a group of businessmen. 2024 marks the 98th Bendigo Competitions Society Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod. Gwenllian Maude Dunstan Born: Long Gully, 8 August 1911, daughter of Thomas Dunstan and Maude Jane James Married: 1939, William James Rowe Gwenllian Rowe died Bendigo, 18 March 2002 William James Rowe Born: Long Gully, 1912, son of William James Rowe and Hilda May Goldsworthy Railway employee. William Rowe died Bendigo 24 June 1985. Both are buried at Bendigo Cemetery; Quick Lawn, Section 1, Row 1. (No photograph available) Bendigo Musical, Literacy and Elocutionary Society Competitions Certificate 1932. Third prize awarded to Gwen Dunstan for Champion Solo, Ladies and Gents 16 and under 21. Signed by the President H. Woolcock and the Secretary. The rear side of the certificate has handwritten notes. Six Bendigo Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Competition Awards Judge’s Award Sheets for 1923, 1925, 1926, 1930, 1931 and 1932. Letter to Miss Dunstan notifying her that she had been included in the Annual Masonic Ball Debutante set in 1931. The chaperone for this event was Mrs G V Lansell. history, bendigo, bendigo competitions

The Austral Literary and Debating Society relates to historical community organisations in Australia that combined intellectual discussion, public speaking, and cultural appreciation. A decorated certificate in an elaborate gilded frame. The certificate reads' Austral Literary and Debating Society, Second Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competition, Bendigo 1898. Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency The Governor, LORD BRASSEY, and his Honor the Chief Justice, Sir JOHN MADDEN. Choir Competition, First Prize won by St Andrew's Choir'.austral literary and debating society, austral literary and debating society bendigo competition 1898, st andrew's choir bendigo, choir competition bendigo

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1907. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for First Prize was awarded for Piano Duet and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President E S Cahill and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.Austral Literary and Debating Societydocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1907. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for First Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 18 and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President E S Cahill and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.Austral Literary and Debating Societydocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1906. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Solo Under 16 and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President E J Vigau? and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.Austral Literary and Debating Societydocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1907. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 18 and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President E Cahill and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1908. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 17 and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President E Stapleton and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1905. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 16 and was won by Misses Kathleen and Mary Foster. Certificate is signed by President Frank ? and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1908. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 17 and was won by Miss Kathleen Foster. Certificate is signed by President J E Stapleton and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1905. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 16 and was won by Misses Kathleen and Mary Foster. Certificate is signed by President Frank ? and General Secretary Thomas Byrne.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1903. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 16 and was won by Misses Kathleen and Mary Foster. Certificate is signed by President E Cahill and General Secretary Frederic A King.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1906. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Third Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Open and was won by Misses Kathleen and Mary Foster equal with Misses Buckell and Johns. Certificate is signed by President E Vigau?.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

Certificate from Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical Elocutionary & Literary Competitions in Bendigo 1903. Certificate is printed on thick cream cardboard. A wide plain border surrounds a coloured ornate certificate of mainly pink and green. Decoration is of cherubs and muses, fleur de lys, scrollwork and ferns. Certificate for Second Prize was awarded for Piano Duet Under 16 and was won by Misses Kathleen and Mary Foster. Certificate is signed by President E Cahill and General Secretary Frederic A King.AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETYdocument, certificate, music

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as a prize in the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1900. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Impromptu Reading Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great successperforming arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1900. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Vocal Quartet Mixed Voices Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1901. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Impromptu Reading Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1901. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Shakespearian Recitation Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1901. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Dialogue Miss A Lyons and A J Hamilton Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1901. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Recitation Gents Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. ?? Display Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Prepared Reading Gentlemen Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Humorous Song Gentlemen Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Humorous Recitation Gentlemen Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Improvised Reading Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Humorous Song Gentlemen Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Recitation Gentlemen Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Open Scene "The Capital" Misses Rohs, Lyons and Ferguson, Messrs Margetts, Bradley and Hamilton Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Dictatorial Display Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Dialogue Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards