A series of handbills produced to advertise upcoming concerts for the Blind Variety Entertainers, who toured around the state raising funds for the Association for the Advancement of the Blind. Combining comedy, songs, impersonations, acrobatics and musical interludes, these performers toured annually and visited various regional towns across the state of Victoria.1 rectangular white handbill with red and blue text with blue illustrationFriday January 23 Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Home for Adult Blind, Brighton Beach Presents The Blind Variety Entertainers The Most Popular Company now on tour A Unique Combination of Comedy and Classics It's a Show you cannot afford to miss Box Planassociation for the blind, marketing

Framed program advertising the 'The famous Royal Blind Entertainers from the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' held at the Mechanics Hall, Netherby on Wednesday 3rd May 1939. "Biggest variety show of 1939. See some of the speciality acts here! Night of Music and Laughter - Be Sure to Book Your Seat!!! Proceeds in aid of the Blind Babies, Children and Adults of Victoria. Advance Representative - Robert Reid. Concert Manager - Jack Stewart. Authorised Ticket Sellers - B. Redpath & H. Robinson. Popular prices - No Tax." Pictures of two blind children, the Royal Blind Entertainers, Harry Keegan of Radio Fame - Yodeller and Musical novelties, Gordon Girdwood - Musical entertainer and Jack Stewart - Famous comedy skits and Novelty entertainer. The program also mentions famous blind artists, Messrs Austin Anderson, Walter Heggarty, Norman Rees, George Wootton and Terry Scanlon - comedy and tap dancing. 4 page leaflet in wooden frame.royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Framed Mounted Tee shirts commemorating Vietnam Veterans Entertainers concert in Townsville on 22nd august 1997/ Tee Shirts are augographed by the entertainers that took part.Plaque with list of Entertainers. Plaque with donor detailsmounted tee shirts, fspb townsville, vietnam entertainers

Concerts were a fundraiser that the Association for the Advancement of the Blind first introduced in 1900, based upon the experiences of the RVIB concert tours that Tilly Aston had participated in whilst attending the school. Initially not as successful as hoped, they were re-introduced in 1911 and soon became a regular fundraiser for the fledgling organisation. This undated handbill lists the acts and the ticket seller for one such performance, possibly around 1923.Long paper sheet with printing on one sideThe Most Popular Company on Tour Blind Variety Entertainers will visit here Thur May 28 The following Up-to-date Artists will appear Norman Leslie comedian Charles Bennett welcome reappearance of the famous Blind Tenor and Pianist T.H. Andrew welcome reappearance of Blind Instrumentalist A. Solomon welcome reappearance of Old Time Blind Comedian Special Engagement Paul Debur paper manipulator and sketch cartoonist Fred Tilley welcome reappearance of the Popular Blind Basso in Songs, humorous and sentimental Leslie & Debur in Double Comedy & Melody The Most Popular Company now on Tour. Interesting Program of Genuine Delight. Instrumental, Comic, Classic, Trios, Duets, Etc. The Whole of the Proceeds in aid of Association for the Advancement of the Blind and the Home for the Adult Blind Any Blind Person may participate in the benefits of this Association. An Association of Blind People. Popular Prices No Tax Advance Representative, R. Reid Touring Concert Manager, Norman Leslie General Secretary: T. Marks, Oxford Chambers, Melbourne City Service Press (A.J. Charles), Rear Payne's, Bourke Streetassociation for the advancement of the blind, fundraising

A black and white photograph of entertainers Pat carrol and Yvonne Barretphotograph, entertainers, pat carroll

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a group of children surrounding an entertainer with a ventriloquist's mannequin. It is from 1945 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of children surrounding an entertainer with a mannequin at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo was published in the March 1945 newsletter so was from the party in December 1944. The caption says 'Oscar the bull was a great success with the children at the Junior Legacy Club's Christmas party in Government House grounds. The fact that Oscar wore boots did not in the least detract from his popularity, judging by the expressions of glee.' The governor at the time was His Excellency Sir Frederick Mann. This photo shows an entertainer dressed as a cow and the children on the lawn of Government House. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of an entertainer dressed as a cow and children at a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

Framed photo of Australian entertainer Lucky Star in VietnamNVVM Collectionframed photo, entertainer, lucky star

Carols by Candlelight performers stand hand in hand, signing the final songs of the rehearsal evening with the band and choir behind them.B/W photograph of entertainers at Carols by Candlelight 1978David Johnston 266% pp11, 58% pp 31carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind

Framed photo of entertainer Don lane with a soldier at Bien HoaNVVM Collectionframed photo, don lane, bien hoa

A black and white photograph - Following an approach by the author of these Photograph, after seeing the distress of the entertainers at the morning show, the engineers erected a tarpaulin over the temporary state. Here Lorrae Desmond enjoys the coolness (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, entertainers, lorrae desmond, gibbons collection catalogue, 1 atf, nui dat, digger, engineers

This item was collected as a souvenir of a fund raising concert at the National Vietnams Veterans Museum. The entertainers who performed signed the hat : Marcia Jones, Lisa Edwards, Mae Parker and Wendy Stapleton. A fur felt khaki Army slouch hat with a seven fold khaki band (puggaree). the brim of the hat is bound in cross grain ribbon and turned up left hand side with a leather chin strap and internal leather band. The brim of the hat is stitched to the side of the hat. There are four signatures in black ink on the brim.On the brim of the slouch hat are the signatures :Marcia Jones, Lisa Edwards, Mae Parker and Wendy Stapleton. uniform, slouch hat, clothing, entertainers, nvvm, performers, fund raising

Black and white photograph of folk music entertainers Doug and Maggie Crawford of Mallacoota at Pioneer Day Lakes Entrance Victoriaentertainment

A rectangular ceramic tile on which is printed a verse to honour the importance of friendship. The author is Toon Hermans, a very popular post-war entertainer.The 16 line poem is named "Vrinden" (Friends)

A mounted colour photo of soldiers in jungle greens on coloured folding chairs and sitting on the ground being entertained by male and female entertainers. Military vehicles can be seen behind the stagephotograph, entertainment, concert, jungle greens

Charles Robert Thatcher (1831-1878) trained in England as a flautist before travelling to the Bendigo goldfields in 1853. He was unsuited and unsuccessful as a miner so decided to rely on his music to make his fortune. He was considered a 'comic vocalist' who wrote many songs about the observations he made on the goldfields. These songs were often satirical and were published in newspapers as poems. He travelled extensively around the Victorian goldfields and also toured New Zealand. In 1861 he married widowed singer Anna Vitellie who performed with him, singing sentimental ballads. In 1870 the family returned to England where Charles became an importer of curios, following in his father's footsteps. He travelled to China, Japan and India sourcing stock for his business and on one such trip he contracted cholera and died in Shanghai. His wife returned to Australia and taught singing in Moonee Ponds.A talk written by Jim Evans for the Bendigo Historical Society in September 2002 regarding the gold field entertainer Charles Robert Thatcher and his many chaotic adventures and performances across Bendigo and Australia.

Event, The Laurel Entertainers Costume Coy, Masonic Hall, October 2nd, 1923 Presents 14 acts in the program.Programs one penny. J.E.Eadie - Accompanist, H.Pierce - Lighting Effects, Organising Director - J.E.Eadie, Secretary - S. Bull.event, entertainment, the laurel entertainment costume co

The Kew Lions Club was formed in 1954 under the auspices of the Melbourne Lions ClubArthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. Special programme held to on 1 May 1954 in the Kew Recreation Hall in recognition of the formation of the Kew Lions Club. The programme includes lists of officers, staff, and charter members. The food served on the night is described as well as the entertainers. 8 pp.arthur dear collection, lions club of kew, kew recreation hall - wellington street -- kew (vic.)

number in album 03591.04Black and white photograph First birthday Golf Club gaming machines installation, May Dale won her weight in coins, entertainer Jon Knight in background with microphone, two persons at front of image not known. Lakes Entrance Victoriagolf club, celebration