6 - S/O Brian Humpfrys and wife Gail (both seated at a table). Gail has a toddler in a check shirt and auburn hair on her lap. 7 - J. Rosser walking is carrying a bag of potatoes in front of B. Sherritt(child) followingSelection of 15 photographs from the 'Bush Dance' August 1985 held in the motor room of the Ely Street fire station..6 - S/O Brian Humpfrys and wife Gail Bush dance Aug 1985 .7 - J. Rosser B. Sherritt(child) Bush dance 1985 (Aug)

The Merry Country Dance, a description and social history of colonial and old time dance and music, published by the Bush dance and music club of Bendigo and district with black & white photographs and illustrations.Peter Ellisperforming arts, elocution, bush dancing, dance, music, musical instruments.

Three copies of a brown spiral bound book titled Collector's Choice of Set Tunes Polkas and Barn Dances for traditional dancing in Australia. Vol. 1.Compiled by Peter Ellis. Includes 180 tunes for Bush Dances, Quadrilles and Folk Style couples dances. Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by The Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated, 1986. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Printed by Ajax Printing & Duplicating Pty. Ltd. 13 Pender Street, Thornbury, 3071. 105 pgs. Ill., ph., music.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dance, dancing, music, polkas, barn dances, shirlely andrews, quadrilles, folk dancing, bush dancing, australian history, entertainment, leisure, book

A grey spiral bound book titled 'Collector's Choice of traditional music for Country dances, Quadrilles and Cotillions in Australia.' Vol. 2. Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Presented to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, with kind regards from Peter Ellis 3/12/1988.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dancing, folk dancing, dance, dances, music, country dances, quadrilles, cotillions, australian history, australian folk dancing, colonial dancing, bush dancing, barn dancing, shirley andrews

A brown spiral bound book titled 'Collector's Choice of Music for Old Time, New Vogue and Modern Ballroom Dances in Australia. Vol. 3.' Compiled by Peter Ellis. Includes over 300 tunes for 40 dances, with a section for Special Occasions and Novelties.Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by The Victorian Folk Music Club of Victoria Incorporated. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Printed by Ajax Printing & Duplicating Pty. Ltd. 23 Nevin Drive, Thomastown, 3074. 202 pgs. Ill., music, ph. Presentedto the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, with kind regards from Peter Ellis 3/12/1988.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dance, dancing, dances, music, old time dancing, new vogue dancing, modern ballroom dances, australian history, colonial dancing, bush dancing, bush dances, shirley andrews, recreation, leisure, book

Ticket to Bush Dance held in the school hall on Saturday, 4th June, 1988.

Colour photograph. Out of focus. Taken in a hall. Peter Ellis. People dancing Bush dance.entertainment, dance, bush dance

Green poster advertising the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo at the Spring Gully Hall. Music by the Emu Creek Bush Band. The programme consisted of Set Dances, Couples Dances and Novelties. Stamped at the bottom of the page is Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo & District Inc. Sec. Mary Smith.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis collection, bush dance and music club of bendigo, emu creek bush band, mary smith

Seven pages of the Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo & District (Colonial & Old Time) Inc. Statement of Purposes and Rules.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, bush dance & music club of bendigo & district (colonial & old time) inc statement of purposes and rules

Leaflet containing the Calendar of Club Dances for 1995. Also a brief history of the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo Inc. and the Emu Creek Bush Band.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, bush dance and music club of bendigo inc, sandhurst dance club (colonial and olde tyme), emu creek bush band, spring gully hall, ywca building, mary smith

Announcement about Greensborough Primary School family bush dance 1995.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough primary school, bush dance

Colour photograph . People dancing. Wooden stage. Crowd watching. Back of photo reads: 6/1 Bendigo Bush Dance & Music Club with Emu Creek at the NFF Canberra.photo, group, dance

Colour photograph. Couples dancing in hall wearing pyjamas. Balloons on wall Hanging star. Back of photograph reads: Bush Dance and Music Club, Bendigo Bendigo East Hallclubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo

Three copies announcing the International Teaching Fellowship (Bendigo) having a bush dance at the Mandurang Hall, two for July 29th 1994 on orange cards and one for July 31st 1993 on green card..clubs, social, bush dances

Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Back of photo reads: 14A/2 NFF Canberra. Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo Dancing Emu Creek Playingentertainment, dance, bendigo old time dance club

Colour photograph. Couples dancing in hall wearing pyjamas. Balloons on wall Hanging stars and moon Back of photo reads: Bush Dance and Music Club Pyjama Dance Bendigo East Hall.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo

BHS CollectionA series of 75 black ink pen drawings on white paper of various sizes showing dance positions for a variety of bush dances. The drawings are detailed, some showing hand positions. There are no artist signature or dates.emu creek bush band, australian colonial dance, bush dance steps, bush dance sequences

. Documents and correspondence relating to the establishment of the Emu Creek Bush Band. J. Ottrey, M. Smith, H. Mcqueen, D. Ottery, P. Ellis. Includes notes about the original Bush Dance and Music Club.

Colour photograph. Not enough lighting in front. Band members on stage with various instruments. Australian flag bunting. Banner reading: Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band. Back of photo: 6Aphoto, group, musicians

White poster with black printing advertising a Bush Dance at the Mandurang Hall on the 13th Dec. Top of the poster has a sketch of some flora and the bottom half has two kangaroos dancing and a koala sitting on a stool playing an accordian.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis collection, bush dance mandurang hall

Colour photograph. Band on stage outside. Banner reading 'The Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band'. Australia flag bunting. Back of photo reads: 7A Sound Shell Rosalind Park Bendigo.entertainment, music, musicians

Colour photograph. Bush Band on tray of small truck with hay bales. The Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo. Emu Creek Bush Band. Crowd watching. Back of photo reads: Bendigo Easter Fair 1990'sentertainment, music, bush dance and music club

Green card with black printing requesting attendance at Girton Grammar Senior and Junior School Bush Dance. Cost Children $4, Adults $5, Family $15, to be held Friday 2nd December 6.30pm at Girton Grammar Hall, BBQ on sale.education, secondary, senior and junior school bush dance

Colour photograph. People dancing. Piazza Dance Displays Daily 11am - 6 pm. Bush Band. Banjo. Couples. Wooden stage. Rear of photo reads 10/1 1st Canberra NFF Emu Creek & Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo.photo, group, dance

Orange card for attendance at Strathfieldsaye primary School Bush Dance to be held on Friday November 25th 1994, 7pm to 11pm, at the Strathfieldsaye Sports club.Adult ticket $6. Featuring the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and as a prelude to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November.education, primary, bush dance

Colour photograph. Quite hard to see, photo too dark. Band on stage outside. Banner reading 'The Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band'. Australia flag bunting. Back of photo reads: 5A Sound Shell Rosalind Park Bendigo.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band

Black and white photograph. In memory of the pioneers of Emu Creek sign. People Dancing in front of Emu Creek hall. Bush Band. Accordion. Guitar. Violin. Lute. Old style attire. Rear of photo reads Emu Creek Band Bendigo Bush Dance & music club Dancers.entertainment, dance, bush dance

The adults performing on the stage were staff members and parents from the Bulla Primary School. The event was the school concert which took place in 1988 at the Bulla Community Hall in Green Street. From their costumes they seemed to be performing a bush dance. A non-digital coloured photograph of six women dressed as bushmen dancing a folk dance on a stage with children seated on the floor in the front watching them.school concerts, bulla community centre., bulla primary school

Colour photograph. People gathered. Camp chairs and musical instruments with car park behind. Accordian, piano accordian, bbq. Back of photo reads: Port Dinki Di Picnic. Emu Ck, Guy Charmers, Wedderburn Old Timers Bush Dance + Music Club, visitors. Shadbolt's reserve Whipstick.photo, group, musicians

Financial Report for the Dinki Di Ball held in the Eaglehawk Town Hall in September 1997.Listed are the expenses, income and profit. Signed by Mary Smith, Secretary. In the top right corner is the logo of two emus playing musical instruments and a koala and a wombat dancing. Underneath is a banner with Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo. Written on the back is Emu Creek.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, bush dance and music club inc, greater city of bendigo, mary smith, alan russ, wilhelmina johnson, betty martin, arthur pantazis, keith bell