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Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Circus visit
... Circuses ...The students from Bulla Primary School were visiting a circus and the ringmaster was showing them a pony, a camel and goat which were some of the animals in the circus.The site chosen for the circus must have been v=near an airport as an air control tower is visible on the skyline.A non-digital coloured photograph of a circus ringmaster, who is holding a pony and talking to them about the donkey, the camel and the goat that are some of the circus animals. There are vehicles in the background and an air control tower is visible on the skyline.circuses, bulla primary school, circus animals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1974
Black and white photograph of Fred Turner with another man with a tramcar in the background. Has the caption on the side "South Melbourne Circus 1974" .On the side of the photo in ink "South Melbourne Circus 1974"trams, tramways, personnel -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Element of Ashton's Circus c.1870s showing crew staff, wagons and a circus tent in the background, and a man seated in the foreground with four small dogs standing on their hind legs (poodles?). This photo details the noteworthy entertainment, specifically Ashton's Circus or now known 'Circus Joseph Ashton', that would travel to Beechworth and be enjoyed by its citizens in the late 1800s. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: 3718 / Ashton Circus / About 1870beechworth, burke museum, circus, ashton's circus, travelling circus, entertainment album, circus joseph ashton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Feb 1996
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year at Edwards Park.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 24/25 February 1996: A4, black on cream.arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Circus Day
The children at Bulla Primary School were enjoying a circus day and before any one went on the 'bucking horse' a teacher was showing them how to do it.A coloured photograph of two adults showing students from some circus skills.. bulla primary school - circus day -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, 1997 Summer Circus Celebration, Feb 1997
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year at Edwards Park.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 23/34 February 1997: DL, printed in pink and blue.arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, 1998 Port Melbourne Festival, Feb 1998
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year in Bay Street.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 1 March 1998: A5, full colour,12 pp (two copies)arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
Circus day 2 July 1993,photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of students of Swan Reach Primary School number 1631, on Circus Day, shows twenty eight students in fancy dress, including teacher Robyn Andrews. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
Circus day 2 July 1993, photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of teacher Robyn Andrews from Swan Reach Primary School number 1631 on Circus Day 1993, with student Kara Whelan dressed in clown outfit. Swan Reach Victoriastudents, schools -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 5/01/1962 12:00:00 AM
Ballarat No. 31 covered on below windows with posters for Morton's Circus, ads for 'To-Nite'. Has Castrol and footrest shoes? roof ads. Tram travelling down Lydiard St, towards station, just left Seymour St. loop, following another bogie car. Both trams have dash canopy lights with small white strip. No. 31 showing 'SPECIAL' on destination.SEC Ballarat No. 31 with Morton's Circus Posters, Lydiard St. North, 5/1/62' in blue inktramways, trams, ballarat, morton's circus, lydiard st., seymour st. loop, tram 31 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - In the Viewfinder "The Circus"
BHS CollectionNewspaper article "The Circus" by Jack Perry. Published in the Bendigo Weekly. Describes visits to Bendigo by Wirth's and other circusescircus, wirth's, professor tipper, "blondin" -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Before 1918
Depicted is James Ashton (also known as Jim Ashton), a circus proprietor, crouched beside a seated small girl (or a lady with dwarfism). The two are dressed in formal attire, James is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and together with the girl holding a small bouquet of flowers.James Ashton was the son of James Henry Ashton. James Henry Ashton founded Ashton Circus in the early 1800s, well before Federation. For over 160 years Ashton Circus has travelled to both regional towns and big cities, bringing joy to the people of Australia. Generations of the Ashtons crossed desserts and flooded rivers, drove over snow-covered mountains, fended off bushrangers, and even ventured where there were no roads to reach the communities that have loved and inspired our family of performers for over a century. People came from all around to enjoy Ashton Circus. In the 1800s, Ned Kelly watched our show on a number of occasions and even enjoyed tea with the performers after the show. The Ashton Family has grown and changed over eight generations since James Henry Ashton started his circus. Our family continues this great tradition, proud that we still bring affordable family entertainment to our fellow Australians. Today, the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th generations of the Ashton family are still on tour, operating three individual circuses throughout Australia- each of having grown from the same roots.Black and white oval reproduced photograph printed on rectangular paper mounted on cardboardObverse: Jim Ashton was the first generation in Aus-/ tralia. His father came out in the 1840's and/ established a circus that toured the country. (printed)/ Reverse: 1997.2560 (in pencil)/ about 1860 (in blue pen)/ A02560 (in pencil)/entertainment album, burke museum, beechworth, circus, ashton circus, james ashton, jim ashton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 22 April 1957
Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Wirths Circus and wagon taking part in procession. Written on side of wagon ' Wirths Circus & Zoo'Colorclipevent, entertainment, bendgio easter fair procession, 1950s. bendigo easter fair 22/4/1957. wirths circus & zoo wagon procession. -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Pamphlet - Wirth Bros show pamphlets, May 18 1898
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 -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking - Lithograph, 'Adagio' by John Brack, 1967
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed black and white lithograph of a male and female circus performer. Lower edge " 60/200 John Brack"art, artwork, john brack, printmaking, circus, edition, lithograph, available -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, n.d
Coloured photo. Portland Library. A photo of the 'Circus Maximus' performance at the library.portland library, performance, circus, community service -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Ballarat 1853-54, c1904
Black and white panoramic view of Ballarat as it was in 1853-1854. A large circus tent is a focal point. .ballarat, tents, circus tent, goldfield -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Colour photograph of Primary School prep circus entertaining Pre School children Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - GOLDEN SQUARE SECONDARY COLLEGE COLLECTION: YEAR BOOK 2004, 2004
Golden Square Secondary College '''Indicator'' Year Book 2004 Circus Cover Theme Creative Learning.bendigo, education, golden square secondary history, 258, y86 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Printed in the late 1880s, the postcard features a photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton (professionally known as General Tom Thumb) and his wife, Lavinia Warren Stratton. Accompanying this image are a pair of black calf boots. Charles Sherwood Stratton and Lavinia Warren Stratton were American performers who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum. They each participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations. Both Charles and Lavinia gained international fame for their successful careers and small physical stature. Charles and Lavinia performed in Australia in August 1870. The duo were joined by their touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. They performed at three evening events and two matinees in Beechworth during this time. Charles, Lavinia, P. T. Barnum and the circus inspired the musical drama film, "The Greatest Showman" (2017).The postcard is historically significant due to Charles Sherwood Stratton's status as an internationally renowned performer. It also provides insight into the arts in Victoria during the late nineteenth century, illustrating the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Obverse: A pair of General Tom Thumb's boots presented to / the town of Beechworth, where he and three other / dwarfs gave 3 night & 2 matinee performances 1870 / General Tom Thumb toured Europe as the star of / Barnum's famous circus giving impersonation acts / He was a great favourite of Queen Victoria / He was then 34 years old and 31 inches high / His wife was 34 inches / Reverse: 3706 / POST / CARD / KODA / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / KODAK / KODAK / A02450 /entertainment album, general tom thumb, charles sherwood stratton, lavinia stratton, circus, p.t. barnum, barnum and bailey circus, arts, performance, recreation, entertainment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Resball: Carnival. March 16th, 2016
The Resball carnival was held on March 16th, 2016 at the Albert Coates Complex, and poster were displayed around the university to advertise it's event: 7:30 pm - 12:00 am. Residents Free: Tickets available from the FedUni Living Office. Non Residents $15: Tickets available from the FedUni Store. Dress Formal: Bus Leaving City Residences 7 pm. Entry between 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm = no tickets at the door - no passouts - This is a fully licensed events - Proof of age, res ID and valid ticket required - Management reserve the right to refuse entry. A small poster with bright colours, stars on the border, images of circus tents with flags, and writing advertising the Resball for 2016.FedUniLiving, Federation University Australia, ResFest 2016. Catalogue no. '23154' written on back in Pencilresball, feduniliving, federation university australi, resfest 2016, poster, carnival, student residence, albert coates complex -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Artwork, other - Scroll, pen and ink, A Queer Place
The artwork is compiled by putting art sheets againts each other on a yellow wash background. It is more than 3 metres long with the start on the left and finish on the right. This scroll portraits Peter O'Neil's ruminations on Vietnam war and the damaging effect on him.THE QUEER PLACE, "VIET-NAM THE CIRCUS WITH TOO MANY CLOWNS", "INEXPLICABLE VIET-NAM"1 rar, art work, peter o'neill -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Circus Day
The Bulla Primary School had a circus day where the students were introduced to some circus props as well as dressing up in circus characters.A coloured photograph of a boy on a mock bucking horse with others looking on.bulla primary school, bulla primary school - circus day -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Former Naval Drill Hall, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, c. 1998
Three colour photographs of the brick work on the former Naval Drill Hall, 40 Bay Street (now the rehearsal space of Circus Oz)built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Jan 1996
Commissioned and art directed by the Port Festival Committee for 1996 festivalFour colour poster for the Port Melbourne Festival Feb. 24,25 1996 'Summer Circus Celebration', utilising abstract painting by an art student from a local schoolcelebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Comedy to make the headlines, 1985
Three original comedies will be staged in the finals of the Nunawading one-act playwriting competition. Titles - The Blooding of Nunawading; Better the devil you know; Suburban circus. With photo.drama, plays, nunawading arts council, nunawading historical society, murrie, linzie, brewer, graeme, fox, cenarth, nunawading one-act playwriting competition, carlson, judy, mitchell, brown, noel, evans, mark, wood-ingram, matthew, waayers, david, arkland, michael, ray