Cardigan - garment part of a Women's service dress uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519". Refer also Cat. No. 6916.Cardigan - dark green colour, wool blend ribbed knitwear with front edges and collar. Five button holes, no buttons. Pale green colour rank insignia sewn each upper arm. Two manufacturers labels - inside collar - white cotton fabric with handwritten information.First label - "BROMLEY K/W/ ^ 1981/ DSN 8410-66-097-7813/ SIZE 14/ SERVICE NO./ NAME" Second label - detail cleaning instructions under the headings "Machine wash" and "Hand Wash". Handwritten information - black ink pen. "F3205719/BALAAM".uniform, cardigan, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Dress - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. "F3205719"Dress - light green colour wool/polyester fabric dress with wide collar, front opening with five buttonholes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Pale green colour Rank Insignia - Corporal stripe. Manufacturers label back below collar. White cotton fabric with handwritten information.Manufacturers label - black ink print. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 8410-66-097-0793/ SIZE 12 AVE HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 85cm BUST? 65 cm WAIST/ 90 cm HIPS/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ MACHINE/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ HANDWASH/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ USE GOOD QUALITY/ SOAP FLAKES/ COLD RINSE/ SHORT SPIN/ DO NOT WRING/ OR TUMBLE DRY/ DRY CLEANABVLE S or P/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." "BALAAM/ F3205719"uniform, women's dress, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Slacks - garment is part of a Women's Service Dress uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM", Service No. "F380519" Refer also Cat No. 9616.1. Slacks - dark green colour wool and polyester, full length slacks with belt loops. Front nylon zipper fly, brown colour plastic button at waist - no pockets. Manufacturers labels - two, inside back of waistband, exterior back of waistband - (to be removed when worn). White colour polyester fabric. 2. Belt - fabric as above with keeper and metal press stud closer.Manufacturers label - black ink print. Inside back "A.G.C.F. VICTORIA 1980 ^/ 8410-66-096-5182 size 10, AVE HGT/ FULL HIP/ WAIST 60 CM HIP 90 CM" Garment care instructions under headings "HAND WASH, MACHINE WASH IRONING", Followed by "NAME/ Service No.". Outside back "THE TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING" with printed and handwritten information.uniform, womens trousers, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Jumper - garment part of a Women's Service Dress Uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519. Refer also Cat No. 9616.Jumper - light green wool blend ribbed knitwear with polo neck and nylon and metal zipper at back of neck. Long sleeves. Two manufacturers labels sewn to right side seam. White cotton fabric.MANUFACTURER'S INFORMATION - BLACK INK PRINT. First label (folded) "ELEGANT KNITTING CO/ NSW ^ 1981/ 8410-66-096-4840/ SIZE 12 BUST 85 CM/ NAME/ SERVICE NO" On back - details re "LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS" Second label - "WARNING/ THIS GARMENT SHOULD/ NOT BE DRIED IN/ DIRECT SUNLIGHT"passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, female jumper, army, balaam

Raincoat - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519. Refer also Cat No. 6916.Raincoat - dark green colour plastic waterproof fabric. Below length coat with collar, long sleeves, two front patch pockets with flaps, front opening with concealed button placket. Five dark green colour plastic buttons. Two manufacturer's labels sewn to fabric - white cotton fabric. First label - front placket lining. Second label - inside behind left pocket.Manufacturers information - black ink print. First label - "INSTRUCTION LABEL" with details on laundering and drying garment. At bottom "NAME/ SERVICE NO". Second label - "KINDRED MANUFACTURING/ PTY LTD/ QLD 1983/ D.S.N. 8410-66-030-2060/ SIZE 10/ SERVICE NO./ NAME."uniform, raincoat, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

1. Jacket - green, wool/polyester. 4 Brass buttons on front, two hip pockets, gold Corporal stripes on arms. Buttons are for R.A.C.T. 2. Skirt - Green. It has 30mm belt loops around waist. Pleats at back. Waist held with a button and zip closer. 3. Blouse - Polyester. Two tone green stripes. Long sleeved, cuffs. It has six pearl coloured plastic buttons. 4. Hat peaked - two tone green. Pivoting frontal strap with RACT badge on front. 5. Cravat - matching two tone green stripes.1. Inside Jacket is written "Balaam". 2. Inside shirt is written "Balaam". 3. Inside blouse is written "H.J. Balaam". 4. Inside hat is "Balaam". wraac uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

'A communication from Mr. A.T. Balaam asking that the Central Board of Health be communicated with on the subject of arsenical fumes from the furnaces of the Bendigo Tailings Company at Quarry Hill, where pyrites are to be treated, was also referred to the Mayor.' Bendigo Independent, City Council, p9. 31st May 1913. 'Tenders are invited by the Bendigo Tailings Company for the purchase of two complete cyanide plants, first class assay plants, stores and equipment. Full details may be obtained from the Manager, Mr. J.J. Stanistreet.' Bendigo Independent, p4, 3rd March. 1916.Dark green hard dover book, maroon binding on spine. One hundred and sixty six pages of which ninety three are used. On front cover, white label with 'Double Ledger' printed in black. On front page, a purple stamp: ' Bendigo Tailings Company, No Liability' Alphabetical index in front of book detailing names and pages of transactions. Example for 'L' entry: lease rents; Langdon S.J.; Lansell G.V., L.N. and E; land. Entries in book date from 1912 - 1913. Ledger forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, bendigo tailings co. n.l., mccoll rankin and stanistreet, arsenic

Advertising flyer for the concert held at the Capital Theatre, View St. Bendigo on Anzac Eve 2015; and the launch of the CD 'Coo-ee! Songs of the Anzacs' produced by Peter Ellis OAM on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society. Flyer has image of crosses in rows and faint images of soldiers, red remembrance poppy and photo of CD cover. On bottom, RSL badge, city of Great Bendigo logo, 100 years of Anzac, the spirit lives 2014-2018. On back: list of concert participants, Golden City Pipe Band, 67th Infantry Tribute Band, Emu Creek Bush Band, Winzar Boys Banned, Beth Dobell, Mr. Balaam's Quadrille Band, Adrian Verrinder, Wedderburn Oldtimes, Geoffrey Graham and Adrian Verrinder, Eurofest Choir. CD launched by Cr. Peter Cox, Mayor of Greater Bendigo.The Greater City of Bendigomilitary, world war 1, anzac concert and cd

Light green program for the Bendigo North Primary School ball held on Thursday, 19th August, 1982 at the White Hills Technical School. Front page has drawings of a spider, moon, star, cat, bat, cooking pot, a witch on a broomstick above outlines of buildings. Name, venue, date and admission price on the front. The centre has the names of the dances and some information about the 'Danse Macabre'. The back has the Acknowledgements to: Judy Hasty, Graham Balaam, Lloyd George, Julie Gillick, Brian Hillman, Roger Hillman, Di Milich, Noel & Heather Ridge, David Tunley, Lexie Ottery, Ian McKenzie, Leslie Campbell, Jeanette Clancy, Merryn Gerrand, Mr & Mrs Ken Gilbee, Jenni Hillman, Janet Holland, Elizabeth Lakey, Val Lee, L Alyss Liiv, Jude Milner, Kerryn Monro, Ken Miles, Laurene Rothenberger, Ruth Roberts, Ruth Sloan, Kaye Trimble, Darren Eastwood, Olga Chafer, Coral McClure, Deanne McNeil, Jenny Mollison, Robyn Murphy, Jane Pattinson, Helen Penna, Neil Ross and Richardsons' Fernery.Bendigo North Primary Schoolentertainment, dance, ball, peter ellis collection, bendigo north primary school, white hills technical school, ridge, judy hasty, graham balaam, lloyd george, julie gillick, brian hillman, roger hillman, di milich, noel & heather ridge, david tunley, lexie ottery, ian mckenzie, leslie campbell, jeanette clancy, merryn gerrand, mr & mrs ken gilbee, jenni hillman, janet holland, elizabeth lakey, val lee, l alyss liiv, jude milner, kerryn monro, ken miles, laurene rothenberger, ruth roberts, ruth sloan, kaye trimble, darren eastwood, olga chafer, coral mcclure, deanne mcneil, jenny mollison, robyn murphy, jane pattinson, helen penna, neil ross, richardsons' fernery

Bendigo Symphony Orchestra Concert, Bendigo City Hall. Saturday December 1st, 1984, 8pm. Conductor: David Lord. Guest Artists: Anne Marshall (oboe), Stephen Kenyon (Clarinet), Clare Morton (Bassoon), Catherine Moore (French Horn), Veronika Kenyon (Flute). Program. Members of the Orchestra. Violins: Ellis Ormerod, Sister Cecilia, Jean Boulton, Ruth Weldon, Natasha Anderson, Daniel Herbst, Sally Tidwell. 2nds: Graeme Balaam, Thelma Harvey, Edna Osborne, Myrtle Robbins, Jean Wilson, Margaret Cowder, John Gault, Elizabeth Grounds. Cellos: Diane Chapman, Marge Bubb, Chris Wilson. Bass: Neville King. Flutes: Colin Bubb, Sally Pell, Nigel McGuckian, Karen Hansen. Oboes: David Tunley, Rob Boxshall. Clarinets: Jane Davies, Craig Spenceley, Trevor Quirk. Bassoons: Stuart Anderson, Michael Grounds. Horns: Giles Lean, Gaye Cooper, Allan Davies, Anthony van Emmerick. Tuba: Brian Brewer. Trombones: Stephen Vine, Neil Newman. Cornet: Paul Cooper. Trumpet: Neville Pearce. Percussion: Lloyd George, Nola McIver, Jim Merritt. Acknowledgements: The Orchestra wishes to acknowledge the support given by the Victorian Ministry for the Arts, & the Bendigo & Castlemaine Arts Councils.program, music, bendigo symphony orchestra, bendigo symphony orchestra concert, bendigo city hall. december 1st, 1984, . conductor: david lord. guest artists: anne marshall (oboe), stephen kenyon (clarinet), clare morton (bassoon), catherine moore (french horn), veronika kenyon (flute). program. members of the orchestra. violins: ellis ormerod, sister cecilia, jean boulton, ruth weldon, natasha anderson, daniel herbst, sally tidwell. 2nds: graeme balaam, thelma harvey, edna osborne, myrtle robbins, jean wilson, margaret cowder, john gault, elizabeth grounds. cellos: diane chapman, marge bubb, chris wilson. bass: neville king. flutes: colin bubb, sally pell, nigel mcguckian, karen hansen. oboes: david tunley, rob boxshall. clarinets: jane davies, craig spenceley, trevor quirk. bassoons: stuart anderson, michael grounds. horns: giles lean, gaye cooper, allan davies, anthony van emmerick. tuba: brian brewer. trombones: stephen vine, neil newman. cornet: paul cooper. trumpet: neville pearce. percussion: lloyd george, nola mciver, jim merritt. acknowledgements: victorian ministry for the arts, bendigo & castlemaine arts councils.

A4 sheet white printer paper with 8 newspaper clippings glued on. Handwritten note reads: Death notices for Peter Ellis - Bendigo Advertiser Wed 20th - Saturday 23rd May 2015. Death Notices. Ellis - Peter OAM. Our college community pays tribute to Peter, a highly respected former staff member and ex-student. He was a highly valued and supportive colleague, mentor and friend. Peter will be remembered for his wealth of scientific knowledge, his love of the natural environment and his contribution to the local and state Lab Technicians Associations. - Principal, staff and Students of Bendigo Senior Secondary College. City of Greater Bendigo. Ellis- Peter. A gentle man with a wonderful passion for Greater Bendigo's natural, built and musical heritage, Peter will be greatly missed by the Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee. He willingly shared his love and knowledge of the rich and unique heritage around us. Ellis - Peter Nicolaus OAM. You went so quickly. I will miss our trips to Festivals doing crosswords on the way. My sympathy to both families and Brian a great mate to the last. A void impossible to fill. - Mary Smith. Ellis- Peter OAM. A tribute to our intrepid band leader of 34 years who took us on an unforgettable musical journey of preserving and teaching the traditions of dance and music to old and young throughout Australia. You are irreplaceable ' Dirty Pierre' - Past and present members of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band. Ellis - Peter OAM. Founder and leader of Emu Creek Bush Band. Australia's largest collector of dancing history. A great friend taken far too young. Au revoir 'Dirty Pierre' - John and Sue Williams. Ellis - Peter OAM. Thanks Pete, you introduced me to a life of extraordinary experiences, amazing friendships, dance and music. We did have some fun. - Marg Hogan. Ellis - Peter. We are so saddened by your passing. Your music and great sense of humour will remain with us. - Wedderburn Old Timers Band. Ellis - Peter. A friend of many years. We will remember your warmth, humour and tireless pursuit to preserve the Natural Environment of Bendigo. Your love and knowledge of the Bendigo Flora was inspirational. - Mary and Patrick Ward. Ellis- Peter. A music and dance man with a warm appreciation and encouragement of diverse talent. - Winzar boys. Death Notices. Ellis - Peter. Greatly respected and loved by his many friends in the traditional music and dance movement across Australia. His achievements were many and he will be missed. - The Traditional Social Dance Association of Victoria. Ellis - Peter. The Bendigo Historical Society is saddened at the passing of fine musician and friend Peter Ellis. - Committee and members, Bendigo Historical Society. Ellis- Peter. A talented musician and long time friend who was always willing to help us. - Members of Euro fest Choir and Inc. Ellis - Peter. Friend and neighbour, nature's gentleman at rest. Sincere sympathy to Robyn, Rick, Ryan and Doug. - Judy Monti. Ellis- Peter OAM Fond memories of 28 years with the band. Sadly Missed. - Stan and Heather Symes. Death Notices. Ellis - Peter OAM Pete, a much loved friend of many years. We fondly remember your knowledge, humour and those great times together, especially in the bush. Deeply missed. - Rob and Glen Moors. Death Notices. Ellis- Peter. Fond memories, so sadly missed. Keep playing your music Peter. Loved cousin Cheryl and families. Ellis -Peter. Loved cousin of Sandra and Phil Jubber and families. Deeply Missed. Ellis - Peter. A long term member of the Bendigo Field Naturalist Club. Deepest sympathy to his friends, he will be sadly missed by all. Ellis - Peter. Leader of the 'Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band' Memories of lots of great times playing and travelling all over. We learned so much about dancing and music and it just won't be the same. - Don and Julie. Ellis - Peter. Much loved friend, dancer and band leader. - Dianne and Doug Pearse. Death Notices. Ellis - Peter. Peter, you gave so much laughter and happiness to many, many people through your lovely nature and your brilliant music to listen to and dance to. You have left a legacy of music, books and dance as well as unforgettable memories. Rest in peace. - Diana Austin. Death Notices Ellis Peter 27/3/1946 - 18/5/2015 Formerly of Emu Creek Bush Band and the Wedderburn Old Timers). Passed away suddenly at Bendigo Hospice. Loved son of Joan and Allan Nielsen (both Dec). Loving brother of Robyn and Doug. Brother-in-law of Rick and Uncle of Ryan and the extended family. Let the music play on… For Funeral arrangements see later edition. Death Notices. Ellis - Peter Nicolaus O.A.M. Suddenly. An inaugural member of the Bush Dance and Music Club and the Emu Creek Bush Band. A much loved friend, dance instructor and musician. Very generous with his time and knowledge. Passionate collector of dance music and old time dances. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. - Devastated dance members. Ellis- Peter. OAM 27/3/46 - 18/5/15 Passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Much loved and irreplaceable brother, cousin and uncle to the Lilford, Datson, Burns, Shaw and Kitch families. You enriched our lives. No words can express how much we will miss you. Ellis Pierre (Peter) You were as much a father to me as an uncle. I never told you that or how much I looked up to you. You will be sadly missed - Boswald ( Ryan). Ellis - Peter. We are going to miss our Monday night dinners before rehearsal. A lover of fine wine, good food and great music. Pierre, our Maestro and fearless band leader, we will miss the sound of your squeeze box and your passion for the music. - Paul and Alida Robinson, Emu Creek Bush Band. Ellis - Peter. A close friend colleague, musician, authority on native plants and colonial music researcher. An enormous influence in preserving early Australian dance and dance music. We will all miss you Pete. - Jill and Graeme Balaam. Funeral Notices Ellis. A service of thanksgiving for the life of the late Mr Peter Nicolaus Ellis will be held at the Mulqueen Family Chapel, 15-25 Bridge street, Bendigo on MONDAY (May 25) at 11.00am. A private cremation will follow. Tributes can be left at www.heavenaddress.com Mulqueen Family 15-25 Bridge street, Bendigo Est. 1853 5443 4455.person, individual, peter ellis oam

Document relating to the 25th National Folk Festival Adelaide Easter 1991 held in Adelaide. Documents include band members names and the instruments they play, letter relating to travelling allowance, and letters re: organisation. Also a Bendigo Building Society Unincorporated Bodies Authority New Account Form/Change of Signatories.clubs, music, national folk festival, peter ellis collection, 25th natiional fold festival adelaide easter 1991, peter ellis, emu creek bush band, wedderburn oldtimers, shirley andrews, maureen morris, harry mcqueen, lee baillie, steve brown, adrian verrindle, mrs cory, david ottery, anton marrone, nicole hayes, erica hayes, margaret hogan, caralyn marrone, dean swift, alan martin, alan russ, norma o'donnell, stan symes, heath walder, christian truscott, les daw, harry mcqueen, john mcqueen, graeme balaam, adrian murrell, gary lovejoy, shire of strathfieldsaye, herbert dean swift