The Portland Social Amusement Club was founded in 1897. Taken from Trove. Portland Guardian Monday May 26 1913: Portland Social Amusement Club. The members of the above Club celebrated the 16th anniversary of its foundation on Tuesday evening last, when the usual banquet. and social gathering was held. During the afternoon, a numerous band of the lady members attended at the, Free Library Hall and made the necessary arrangements, so that on arrival at the scene at 8 p.m. those attending were very pleasurably surprised to find most taste fully decorated tables actually groaning with the weight of all those good things which appeal so strongly, it is said, to the average man, and perhaps we may also add, woman also. At any rate, he would indeed be hard to please, who was not fully satisfied with all that was placed before him on that eventful evening. The attendance this year overtopped that of previous years, as over 80 ladies and gentlemen took part in what must be considered as one of the most successful of the many 'successful gatherings that have taken place. This 16th anniversary was the 431st ordinary gathering that had occurred, and, as the President (Mr. F. A.Row) justly said, it would appear that the Club, which many years ago was given but six months live, had proved the falsity of the attempted prophecy. After the principal business of the gathering had been transacted, the usual Club dinner speeches were made. The President gave "The King," which after being duly honored, was followed by the principal toast of the evening, "The day we celebrate." To Mr D. McDonald the toast of the Absent and Foundation members was entrusted, and as usual, that veteran discharged his duty well. II i cferred to the fact that of the 34 foundation members who started the Club in 1897,only five were present that evening. Mr W. T. Bennett, as one of the five referred to, responded, and hoped that in the glorious future that appeared before Portland, the Club, which had been started in the days of its adversity, would flourish in a like manner. Mr Grant proposed the toast of "Our Visitors." and in the name of the Club welcomed them to this the most important gathering of the year. Mr J. R. Woods responded in his usual happy way, and acknowledged that, until he had been the Club's guest during the years of his mayoralty of the town, he had no idea that it had enrolled among its members the number of ladies and gentlemen that it had or that its functions were upon the scale that he had since found to be the case. Mr G. H. .ennett upheld the claims of the ladies, especially those belonging to the Club. He evidently spoke with much feeling, and. waxed more than usually poetical in his eulogy of the graces and skill of the gentler sex. He rather upset the equilibrium of three of the younger portion of the gentlemen present by asking them to respond, but they all managed to "upstand" and make their acknowledgments. Mr T. F. Cruse was particularly happy in proposing the toast of. "The President and Members of Committee," who, he claimed, had done so much towards the success of the Club, and were deserving of the best that the members could give. Mr T. E. C. Henry, upon the invitation of the .President, responded,-end pointed out that [whilst it might appear that the work of the committee was light, it was not so in reality, as any member who desired a seat upon the Board would soon find out after.his or her election. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought this portion of the entertainment to a close. In the dance which followed, some opportunity to view the ladies' dresses was afforded, and it could then be easily seen that the anniversary gathering of the Club was considered by the lady members at least, if not .by others, to be important enough to demand special treatment in the matter of dress. Many elaborate and beautiful costumes graced the scene, and everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The function was kept going merrily until about 2 a.m.; when the break up occurred. During the gathering telegrams of con gratulation were received from Mr W. B. Shevill and also from Mr Jno. Homers, both old members, the former a foundation one. Mr O'Donnell apologised for his own and Mrs O'Donnell's absence.Photograph of Portland Social Amusement Club

Kinkuna Amusement Park was opened 19 December 1987, closed 2002, building demolished or removed, land sold and subdivided into residential allotments.Copy colour photographic print showing Kinkuna Amusement Park on Princes Highway, owned by Joe and Shirley Walters. Photo shows main building and restaurant, mini golf, long taboggan on hill, garden and other attractions. Lakes Entrance Victoriaentertainment, recreation

Princes Court was an amusement park in Melbourne, located on St Kilda Road. Established in 1904, it closed its doors in 1909 after poor ticket sales due to Melbourne's temperamental weather. The park featured a toboggan ride and water chute ride where patrons inside open carriages were plunged down sloping structures from a height at great speeds. The park's other facilities and activities included a rifle range, a tug of war game, a Japanese tea house, a wine bar, a variety show, an open air cinema, and roller skating and bicycle races.This item contributes to our understanding of social life and recreation in early twentieth century Victoria. A souvenir booklet for Princes Court, an amusement park in Melbourne, printed for the years 1904-5. The booklet features photographs of the park's attractions, and advertisements for local businesses in Melbourne. wodonga, melbourne, princes park, amusement park, rides, fair, fairground, japanese tea house, st kilda

Slide. Bendigo Show. More amusement rides.slide, bendigo, bendigo show., bendigo show.

Slide. Bendigo Show. An amusement ride at the show.slide, bendigo, bendigo show., bendigo show.

Australian Etiquette. Rules and Usages of the Best Society. Sports, Pastimes, and Amusements.history, etiquette

Slide. Bendigo Show. Tilt-a-Whirl amusement ride,with dog having a rest.slide, bendigo, bendigo show., bendigo show.

Interim Report on Amusement Parlours city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon

History of Bendigo. Has a panorama included of Pall Mall Bendigo in 1891. General history of Bendigo from gold discovery to the present day, (1891). Mining development, Politics, and matters municipal. Other chapters contain information in relation to Water Supply, Journalism, Public Institutions, the Churches, Amusements, Agriculture, and Viticulture, and lastly Local Industries.George Mackaybendigo, history, city history, mining, politics, municipal, water supply, journalism, public institutions, churches, amusements, agriculture, viticulture, and local industries.

Report of Acting Chief Health Inspector - Amusement Parlours city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon

The children from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Anakie Fairy Park, near Geelong, in the 1980s. They joined with a group of Asian exchange students on the day and explored the variety of fairy tale structures that have been erected in the park. A non- digital photograph of two girls on a swing while the group in the background are looking at a Tudor style arch. The photograph was taken in the Anakie Fairy Amusement Park.anakie fairy park, geelong, school excursions, bulla primary schooil

The photograph is one of a set that was taken when the children from Bulla Primary School enjoyed a school excursion to the Anakie Fairy Park neat Geelong in the 1980s. On that day they joined up with a group of young Asian exchange students and explored the various fairy tale exhibits that can be seen in the park.A non-digital coloured photograph of a boy standing in front of a statue of two monkeys in an amusement park. A brick castle like structure is on the LHS of the sculpture and conifer trees are in the background.anakie fairy park, geelong, bulla primary schooil, school excursions

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

An illustrated Journal combining practical information, instruction and amusement. Donated to Whitburgh Cottage museum by unknown person.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, decorative gilt motif surrounding title on front cover. Covers faded with loss of colour, fabric torn on both sides of spine. Cover separating from body. Pages gilt edged. Patterns included. 380 pp. Illustrated. Fair - poor condition.Nil.british ladies journal, whitburgh cottage collection

Construction of Neale Road West of Oakwood Road Planning Permit Application Amusement Parlour Rosamond Road Maribrnongneale road, deer park, rosamond road, maribyrnong

Three Edison gold moulded record cylinders in cardboard cases showing portrait of Thomas Edison.Edison laboratory Orange NJ USA Flights Mitchell St Bendigorecreations, amusements, music

A document published for the amusement of Legatees at the AGM. It was in the format of an agenda but was intended to be humorous. A very early document from Legacy's history showing the format of an annual meeting.A record of the humour of early Legatees during meetings.Foolscap printed agenda x 5 pages for an AGM dated 25 June 1932.agenda, meeting, legatee

people, entertainmentOriginal Colour photo, Wes Williams Jr. 1920's, in costume for a fancy dress afternoon at Scotsburn HallSigns on costume: Driven off land, Amusement Tax, Bachelor Tax, Stock Tax, Tin Tax, Land Tax, Dog Taxwes williams jr.

An invitation and entry badge for one person and 'one Lady accompanying' to attend a program of events at 'various places of amusement at St Kilda' in connection with the visit by the British Naval Squadron in March 1924Cream card, discoloured with age, printed on one side in blue on a yellow background. Fastened to it with a dressmakers pin is a round cream card badge, displaying the City of St Kilda logo, at the top of which a blue ribbon has been attached through a hole at the top.british naval squadron

Extraordinary Business 17th October 1978 Planning Permit Application Take Away Food Premise Cafe Amusement Parlour Highpoint City Objections city of sunshine, high point west, maribyrnong primary school, amusement centre, maribyrnong, alexander "alex" george gillon, highpoint city

In 1993 Eltham Shire Council issued a permit to Michael Muzur, Terry Lant and Andrew McMillan to redevelop the former Montmorency Theatre/Bingo Hall at 41-43 Were Street as an alcohol-free youth entertainment centre. Ron McCormack, retired former JP on behalf of 41 Joint Appellants consisting of local residents and traders successfully lobbied the community and won an Appeal to have the permit cancelled as unsuitable development. The Administrative Appeal Tribunal found that the proposed development came withing the Eltham Planning Scheme definition of an 'amusement parlour' and that the playing of pool an amusement machines would be the focus of the centre and unlikely to attract older age groups. The tribunal was not satisfied the applicants had sufficient knowledge or where with all required for the successful running of this type of operation. With respect to the objectors, the Tribunal did not accept that a responsibly managed and attractive amusement parlour could not coexist near the adjoining residential area and without detriment to the commercial centre. At a Council meeting on June 7, 1994 councillors requested a report outlining criteria to be used to assess planning applications for youth entertainment venues given the Tribunal's view that a poorly managed facility in a small neighbourhood shopping centre, particularly in such close proximity to a residential area would not only have the potential to increase perceived youth problems, but could jeopardise the prospects of future proposals. Ron McCormack moved to Montmorency from Coburg in the early 1980s and from then sat on the bench at Eltham Courthouse when Police requested assistance out of hours, until the eventuial closure of the Courthouse. montmorency theatre, montmorency bingo hall, 41-43 were street, youth entertainment centre, eltham shire council, planning permit, administrative appeals tribunal, ron f mccormack

Set of two photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheets of "Candy Corner St Kilda" .1 - P8427 - Plan showing locality plan, detail plan and adjacent buildings - 6-12-1938 .2 - ditto, but not the detail of the building in the centre of the island - "Green Knoll" Cafe and Amusement Park.trams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, candy corner, st kilda, turning loops