Showing 35 items matching "magician/illusionist"
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Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Stathi Raftopoulos the Magician, c 1980
... Stathi Raftopoulos the Magician...He performed, under the name of Rafto the Magician, with the Glad Eye Review Company and the National Follies. ...A coloured photograph featuring a magician on the stage at the Melbourne Town Hall performing tricks for an audience. ...Stathi Raftopoulos the Magician Photograph ...Stathi Raftopoulos as a young man developed an interest in performing magic tricks. He performed, under the name of Rafto the Magician, with the Glad Eye Review Company and the National Follies. The companies performed in venues around Melbourne including the Tivoli and Kings Theatres. He also regularly entertained children at the annual Ithacan Christmas tree party.A coloured photograph featuring a magician on the stage at the Melbourne Town Hall performing tricks for an audience. He is holding a top hat in his hand and is standing in front of a small table which is covered with a patterned cloth.melbourne town hall, entertainment -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Rafto the Magician, c1980
... Rafto the Magician...Stathi Raftopoulos had an interest in magic and developed an act which he performed as 'Rafto the Magician'. He worked with the Glad Eye Review Company and National Follies which performed in various Melbourne venues including the Tivoli and Kings Theatres. ...A coloured photograph of a man dressed as a magician in a black suit with tails and wearing a top hat. ...He is holding a wine bottle in one hand and a glass in the other. Rafto the Magician Photograph ...Stathi Raftopoulos had an interest in magic and developed an act which he performed as 'Rafto the Magician'. He worked with the Glad Eye Review Company and National Follies which performed in various Melbourne venues including the Tivoli and Kings Theatres. He also regularly entertained children at the annual Ithacan children's Christmas Tree party.A coloured photograph of a man dressed as a magician in a black suit with tails and wearing a top hat. He is on the stage at the Melbourne Town Hall performing magic tricks. He is holding a wine bottle in one hand and a glass in the other.melbourne town hall, entertainment -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Rafto the Magician
... Rafto the Magician...Stathi Raftopoulos is pictured performing as a magician under the name of 'Rafto the Magician'. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne Stathi Raftopoulos is pictured performing as a magician under the name of 'Rafto the Magician'. ...Stathi Raftopoulos is pictured performing as a magician under the name of 'Rafto the Magician'. Stathi Raftopoulos pursued a range of creative interests throughout his lifetime in the Greek and the broader Australian communities. Interests included performing as a magician, acting in Greek theatre productions, poetry writing and reciting, Ithacan family history, film and cinema, and painting. He was also an avid collector of memorabilia. At Ithacan funerals Stathi would be called upon to recite a poem in memory of the deceased which was always so nostalgic and evocative of the Ithacan migrant experience that there would be hardly a dry eye in the church.A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a dinner suit and wearing a top hat. He is holding playing cards in one hand and a walking cane in the other. The photograph has a cream border. -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesNewspaper Article, Carl Hertz (conjurer, illusionist, and prestidigitator) 10 - 24 July 1897: at the Athenaeum Hall, Melbourne
... Carl Hertz (conjurer, illusionist, and prestidigitator) 10 - 24 July 1897: at the Athenaeum Hall, Melbourne...Melbourne Athenaeum Archives 188 Collins Street Melbourne melbourne Carl Hertz (conjurer, illusionist, and prestidigitator) 10 - 24 July 1897: at the Athenaeum Hall, Melbourne Newspaper Article ... -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Griffith,George, A Mayfair magician : a romance of criminal science, 1905
... A Mayfair magician : a romance of criminal science.... : red cover A Mayfair magician : a romance of criminal science Book Novel Griffith,George F. ...306 p. : red coverfictiongeorge griffith, fiction -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, W. Somerset Maugham, The Magician, 1967
... The Magician...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library Softcover The Magician Book W. Somerset Maugham Penguin Books ...Softcoverwalsh st library -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Heathmont College - Newspaper Clipping - 24-10-1995 - "Head for Figures" - Maths Magician Joel Hulme
... Heathmont College - Newspaper Clipping - 24-10-1995 - "Head for Figures" - Maths Magician Joel Hulme...Heathmont College - Newspaper Clipping - 24-10-1995 - "Head for Figures" - Maths Magician Joel Hulme Newspaper ...Summary: Joel Hulme, a student at Heathmont College, placed in the top one percent internationally in the Australian Mathematics Competition, scoring an impressive 99 percent. He received $30 and a Westpac bank account as part of his award. Maths co‑ordinator Jim Ymer praised the result as one of the best the college has recorded. More than 70 students from Years 7–12 took part, and Joel hopes to pursue a future in maths or science. (Co-Pilot 27/6/2026). Includes photo of Joel. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Copy, State Library of Victoria (SLV)
... 763 - Copy negative of page 454 of "The Australasian" paper, dated August 19, 1905, featuring an article on the opening of the Ballarat Electric Trams and magician, "The Great Thurston" Includes four photos of the trams and equipment and one of the magician. ...Trams tramways ESCo Opening Ballarat Toastrack Tram Has sticker on rear "Reproduction Rights Reserved, Copied by State Library" 763 - Copy negative of page 454 of "The Australasian" paper, dated August 19, 1905, featuring an article on the opening of the Ballarat Electric Trams and magician, "The Great Thurston" Includes four photos of the trams and equipment and one of the magician. ...Yields information about construction of Ballarat Tramways from a newspaper / magazine soon after the system opened, along with photographs of two of the tramcars and the power station.763 - Copy negative of page 454 of "The Australasian" paper, dated August 19, 1905, featuring an article on the opening of the Ballarat Electric Trams and magician, "The Great Thurston" Includes four photos of the trams and equipment and one of the magician. See Reg. Items No. 754, 759, and 2142. Tram photos of toastrack trams, power station, tram construction and of the single truckers in Wendouree Parade. 763.1 - print made by State Library for Alan Bradley, from Alan Bradley 5/2007. Has sticker on rear "Reproduction Rights Reserved, Copied by State Library"trams, tramways, esco, opening, ballarat, toastrack tram -
![Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Zeke's success magical [Greenhills Primary School GH4893], 08/08/2018](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/5b6fcbd721ea6a165899dd26/item-media/5bf6699721ea7311b8e96342/item-fit-380x285.jpg?cb=6)
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Zeke's success magical [Greenhills Primary School GH4893], 08/08/2018
... Greensborough magician Zeke Butterworth has sprinkled his magic to win the Australian Junior Championship of close up magic....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Greensborough magician Zeke Butterworth has sprinkled his magic to win the Australian Junior Championship of close up magic. zeke butterworth australian junior championship of close up magic magicians greenhills primary school News article 1 page, black text and colour image . ...Greensborough magician Zeke Butterworth has sprinkled his magic to win the Australian Junior Championship of close up magic.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .zeke butterworth, australian junior championship of close up magic, magicians, greenhills primary school -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph
... STAGE SWATHED IN OLD LACE AND MATERIAL CURTAINS. MAGICIAN? IN BACK ROW WITH CARDS, WOMAN WITH VIOLIN...STAGE SWATHED IN OLD LACE AND MATERIAL CURTAINS. MAGICIAN? IN BACK ROW WITH CARDS, WOMAN WITH VIOLIN Photograph PHOTOGRAPH HORNBY - CLUNES ...GATHERING OF MEN AND WOMEN BEING PHOTOGRAPHED IN CLUNES TOWN HALL.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON GREEN MAT BOARD OF GROUP OF PEOPLE IN FRONT OF STAGE AT CLUNES TOWN HALL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN DRESSED IN THEIR BEST CLOTHES. AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS DISPLAYED. STAGE SWATHED IN OLD LACE AND MATERIAL CURTAINS. MAGICIAN? IN BACK ROW WITH CARDS, WOMAN WITH VIOLINOn Front: Hornby Clunesphotography, photographs, events and celebrations, town hall, advance australia -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph - Alma, Will
... Black and white photograph of attendees at the Magic Circle’s welcome dinner for New Zealand magician Ces Morris in 1946, location and photographer unknown. ...Black and white photograph of attendees at the Magic Circle’s welcome dinner for New Zealand magician Ces Morris in 1946, location and photographer unknown. ...This file contains five items. Black and white photograph of the Magic Circle dinner in 1945, location unknown, taken by Morton Photography. Black and white photograph of attendees at the Magic Circle’s welcome dinner for New Zealand magician Ces Morris in 1946, location and photographer unknown. Two copies of a black and white photograph of the Magic Circle dinner of either 1947 or 1949, location unknown, taken by Morton Photography. Black and White photograph of magician THE AMAZING W. BROOKLYN at the Melbourne Tivoli Theatre in 1945, photographer unknown, autographed to Dick Ballantine. Five black and white photographs of Will Alma, photographer unknown, copies from the ALMA CONJURING COLLECTION in the State Library of Victoria, three dated 1961, and two dated 1943. Two photocopies in black and white of photographs of an elderly man. One is labelled 'Will Alma Conjuring Memorabilia Collection Melbourne Australia'. The other is not labelled but appears to be same man. Date taken and photographer unknown.alma will, magic circle, alma conjuring collection -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Alma, Will
... This file contains seven items about the life and international career of magician Will Alma: 1/A letter dated 15/06/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society which accompanied items he donated to CHS. 2/A letter dated 12/11/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society thanking them for sending him the Society’s October 1987 newsletter containing his brief biography. 3/Photocopy of article in CAULFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER No 30 of October 1987 about Will Alma. 4/Photocopy of cover and excerpt of article in Volume 67 of THE LINKING RING, dated March 1987, about magicians in Australia, including Will Alma. ...Alma Conjuring Collection CAULFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER Zim THE MAGIC CIRCLE MIRROR WILL ANDRADE’S MAGICAL REVIEW Mason Leonard C Magicians Entertainers Entertainment Equipment Article Alma, Will ...This file contains seven items about the life and international career of magician Will Alma: 1/A letter dated 15/06/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society which accompanied items he donated to CHS. 2/A letter dated 12/11/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society thanking them for sending him the Society’s October 1987 newsletter containing his brief biography. 3/Photocopy of article in CAULFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER No 30 of October 1987 about Will Alma. 4/Photocopy of cover and excerpt of article in Volume 67 of THE LINKING RING, dated March 1987, about magicians in Australia, including Will Alma. His photograph is on cover. 5/Transcript of article about Will Alma from THE LINKING RING, date and author unknown. 6/Transcript of article THE WILL ALMA LEGACY TO MAGIC by Margaret Yates, date and source unknown. Transcript of examination report by Leonard C. Mason to The Magic Circle, dated 17/06/1958, recommending promotion of Will Alma to membership of MIMC, London.alma will, sebastopol street, caulfield north, caulfield historical society, caulfield south, bishop oswald george, glen betty, alma william george, w.g. alma conjuring collection, caulfield historical society newsletter, zim, the magic circle mirror, will andrade’s magical review, mason leonard c, magicians, entertainers, entertainment equipment -
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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Drawing room ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew), c. 1965
... The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ...The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ..."Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of the drawing room ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation on reverse: "Villa Alba ceilings. [Stamp - The Royal Women's Hospital, 212 Cardigan Street, Carlton. With Compliments of Public Relations Office]"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Entrance hall ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street [Kew], c. 1965
... The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ...The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ..."Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of the entrance hall ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation verso: "Villa Alba, Walmer Street (Kew)"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street [Kew], c. 1965
... The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ...The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. ..."Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of a ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation verso: "Villa Alba, Walmer Street (Kew)"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
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Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... David White regularly featured in Branch newsletters around the time of the strike, and was regularly portrayed as a magician, skilled in 'white magic' that made 'nurses wages disappear'. ...David White regularly featured in Branch newsletters around the time of the strike, and was regularly portrayed as a magician, skilled in 'white magic' that made 'nurses wages disappear'. ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, probably during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The 'White' in 'WHITE LIES' refers to David Ronald White, who was a state M.P. and the Victorian Minister for Health from 1985-1989. David White regularly featured in Branch newsletters around the time of the strike, and was regularly portrayed as a magician, skilled in 'white magic' that made 'nurses wages disappear'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s.Circular blue and white plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'WHITE LIES = WAGE CASUALTIES' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victoria]'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, david white, health minister, badges, victoria, buttons, pins, campaigning, protest, trade unions, labour history -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Alma, Will
... Extract from letter in the WORLD’S FAIR of 12/05/1972 to its AMONG MAGICIANS column editor, Bayard Grimshaw, concerning George Waldo Heller....Alma Will Magicians Entertainers THE LINKING RING Entertainment The Magic Circle Article Alma, Will ...This file contains seven items. Transcript of article WHY I HATE CARD TRICKS by Will Alma in THE LINKING RING, Vol. 48, No. 10, year unknown. Transcript of article TOURING IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE THE TALKIES by Will Alma, publication details unknown. Includes WHAT WAS ON IN MELBOURNE THE DAY I WAS BORN on 04/11/1904 Transcript of article A DREADFUL REMINISCENCE by Will Alma, publication dates unknown. Transcript of Will Alma’s script for Joan Stuart’s Radio Session on 3DB IWANT TO BE in 1940. Will Alma’s personal Correspondence with THE MAGIC CIRCLE between 1954 and 1958 in transcript form. Transcripts of a letter from Otago Magical Society to Will Alma dated 06/07/1938 confirming his membership of that society. Extract from letter in the WORLD’S FAIR of 12/05/1972 to its AMONG MAGICIANS column editor, Bayard Grimshaw, concerning George Waldo Heller.alma will, magicians, entertainers, the linking ring, entertainment, the magic circle -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC Magazine, 31/10/1944
... Included in this issue are items on casualties on service, briquette factory notes, how street lights affect trees, unique transformer at Newport, Sergeant Staples and Mrs Mitchell, Australia's First Electric tram (Doncaster - Box Hill), Kiewa notes, G A Laurens on Bendigo, American Hospitality, In and around Yallourn, Rabual, How to become Magician C J White, Mozart by Wim Platt, the meaning of Maru, On Active Service, and letters from Servicemen....Included in this issue are items on casualties on service, briquette factory notes, how street lights affect trees, unique transformer at Newport, Sergeant Staples and Mrs Mitchell, Australia's First Electric tram (Doncaster - Box Hill), Kiewa notes, G A Laurens on Bendigo, American Hospitality, In and around Yallourn, Rabual, How to become Magician C J White, Mozart by Wim Platt, the meaning of Maru, On Active Service, and letters from Servicemen. ...Magazine published by the State Electricity Commission of Victorian reporting the success of the Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong entrants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition with photographs of each of the Conductresses and their fundraising totals. Sylvia Mitchell Ballarat, Miss J McCurdy Geelong, and Mrs. D Rosewarne Bendigo. See item 8825 for part of this magazine collected by Sylvia Mitchell. See also item 247 for another image. Included in this issue are items on casualties on service, briquette factory notes, how street lights affect trees, unique transformer at Newport, Sergeant Staples and Mrs Mitchell, Australia's First Electric tram (Doncaster - Box Hill), Kiewa notes, G A Laurens on Bendigo, American Hospitality, In and around Yallourn, Rabual, How to become Magician C J White, Mozart by Wim Platt, the meaning of Maru, On Active Service, and letters from Servicemen.Demonstrates the SECV news reporting to employees and the general public during the Second World War.Magazine - 48 quarto pages + light card covers, coloured cover centre stapled.tramways, ballarat, bendigo, most popular conductress competition, sylvia mitchell, secv, doncaster, second world war, geelong -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Alma, Will
... Copy of the list of natal and pseudonyms of magicians from the Alma Conjuring Collection. ...Copy of the list of natal and pseudonyms of magicians from the Alma Conjuring Collection. ...This file contains eight items. Photocopy of a photograph of Will Alma and a WITH COMPLIMENTS card from Gail Evans at State Library of Victoria. Leaflet produced by Will Alma, undated, requesting public donations for the Alma Conjuring Collection at State Library of Victoria. Copy of the catalogue of the Alma Conjuring Collection at the State Library of Victoria dated January 1984. Photocopy of one page article from ANTIQUES AND ART, Vol. 1, Issue 1, year unknown, about the Alma Conjuring Collection. Photocopies of four photographs of the display at the Alma Conjuring Collection at the State Library of Victoria, photographer and date unknown. Copy of the Alma Magic Company mail order catalogue of 1934 of stage effect items from the Alma Conjuring Collection. Copy of the list of natal and pseudonyms of magicians from the Alma Conjuring Collection. Copy of the catalogue for an exhibition THE GREAT HOUDINI held at the State Library of Victoria from 15/10/1990 to 09/11/1990, featuring items from the Alma Conjuring Collection.alma will, alma conjuring collection, magicians, entertainment, sebastopol street, caulfield north, entertainment equipment -
Footscray Community ArtsOh Matise, Jo Darvall, (exact); 2006
... The blue woman sits flat as many of Matisse’s works do, favouring this style over the illusionistic depth to achieve his aim, here we see this replicated. ...The blue woman sits flat as many of Matisse’s works do, favouring this style over the illusionistic depth to achieve his aim, here we see this replicated. ...MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas. DESCRIPTION: Blue and black, no external frame. A figurative nude, the close up takes most of the canvas. It sits on a dark background in undefined surroundings. The blue woman sits flat as many of Matisse’s works do, favouring this style over the illusionistic depth to achieve his aim, here we see this replicated. Matisse is also noted for his use of colour as a means of expression rather than description. Here we have a woman painted all in blue, with this knowledge we could say the artist has painted his subject as someone who has been captured in a very relaxed, very calm version of herself, an ocean onto herself, mysterious and captivating in this moment. Her arm slung confidently above and around her head, her view directly facing the viewer provocatively. The only other colour on her other than the thick black lines which outline and shadow her contours, is the circular red of her earring -mirroring the generous sweeping curves of the work. The presence of visible brushstrokes produces a sense of movement and energy as well as providing a decorative quality to the painting.Signed and dated on bottom proper left of center of image (on reverse of canvas).acrylic, darvall, matisse -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Poster, Wizard of the South, October 1855
... A convict who served in Tasmania, he was a magician performing one of the earliest known magic shows in Australia. ...A convict who served in Tasmania, he was a magician performing one of the earliest known magic shows in Australia. ...Thomas Arnott (Also known as Thomas Amott and Monsieur Du Pree) was the Wizard of the South who performed in Ballarat in 1855. A convict who served in Tasmania, he was a magician performing one of the earliest known magic shows in Australia. Thomas Amott was found guilty of grand larceny, and sentenced to transportation for seven years. He sailed to Australia on vessel 'Asia'. The register and conduct record noted that Amott was a Protestant, married, 5’11” tall with a mole on his neck , well behaved in both the Hulks and on the ship. The only disciplinary action noted in his conduct record was a fairly lenient two hours in public stocks for insolence to his assigned master in Hobart. The 'Asia' sailed from Portsmouth on 17 August 1827 and arrived at Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) on 07 December, offloading 198 convicts. Amott was assigned to work as a compositor in Hobart for James Ross, a Scottish free immigrant to Van Diemen’s Land in 1822. In April 1833 Amott was granted a ticket of leave, giving him increased freedom of movement in the colony prior to his being granted final Certificate of Freedom at the end of May 1834. He re-married at the Holy Trinity Church Hobart on 02 December 1833. Permission had been sought back in 1830 to marry Catherine (or Caroline) Fitzallen, a convict whose ticket-of-leave was granted in 1831. (This record draws on the research of Mary Christine Patterson)Copy of an entertainment poster and Licence to hold Theatrical Entertainments. wizard of the south, thomas arnott, thomas amott, monsieur du pree, entertainment -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Accessory - Clothing, bow tie, black , spring clip, 20thC
... Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied Bow ties are available, in which the distinctive Bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable Bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A man's pre-tied black bow tie with a metal spring clip to attach to the shirt collar. The 2 spring clips have 'alligator teeth' to grip the collaron spring clip MADE IN AUSTRALIA SPRINGmenswear, clothing, bow ties, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, male neckwear -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, bow tie, white , elastic clip, 20thC
... Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied Bow ties are available, in which the distinctive Bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable Bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A pre tied white Bow tie sewn on a neckband with an elastic clip fastenermenswear, clothing, bow ties, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, male neckwear -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, bow tie white, fixed length, 20thC
... Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. This white bow tie is a 'fixed length' type that needs to be tied by the person wearing it. MAKO SIZE 15 1/2 menswear, clothing, shirts, collars, early settlers, fashion, cheltenham, moorabbin, dairy farmers, market gardeners, bow ties, mako pty ltd -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Accessory - Clothing, black bow tie, c1960
... Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A man's pre tied black bow tie with an elastic fastening clipmenswear, neckties, bow ties, cheltenham. moorabbin, bentleigh -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 29-AUGUST 3 2012
... ...magician/illusionist...Marysville & District Historical Society 39 Darwin Street Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges marysville victoria australia bendigo bank a driving force in business recovery tom hafey at villains last game what's on when in august the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville community market creative triangle rating options council wants feedback murrindindi shire council men's breakfast church notices triangle community dinner narbethong progress association yea community bus position vacant adventurous cooks marysville pharmacy marysville medical clinic mayor's chair advertisements salesyard project covering many bases mystic mountain tourism marysville cultural community magician/illusionist real estate marysville golf report notice of proposal to make a local law THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 29-AUGUST 3 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, bendigo bank a driving force in business recovery, tom hafey at villains last game, what's on when in august, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville community market, creative triangle, rating options council wants feedback, murrindindi shire council, men's breakfast, church notices, triangle community dinner, narbethong progress association, yea community bus, position vacant, adventurous cooks, marysville pharmacy, marysville medical clinic, mayor's chair, advertisements, salesyard project covering many bases, mystic mountain tourism, marysville cultural community, magician/illusionist, real estate, marysville golf report, notice of proposal to make a local law -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 28-JULY 27 2012
... ...magician/illusionist...Marysville & District Historical Society 39 Darwin Street Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges marysville victoria australia public comment sought on rating review murrindindi shire council murrindindi rating strategy review lions national conference lions rose what's on when in august the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marsysville community market creative triangle buxton reserve committee villains last game tom hafey advertisements councillor comment church notices triangle community dinner marysville golf club community visionary day villains lunch with tom hafey position vacant intrepid triangle bushwalkers marysville medical clinic marysville pharmacy mayor's chair public notice yea wetlands marysville golf report real estate mystic mountains tourism agm marysville cultural community magician/illusionist midnight express dance taggerty hall THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 28-JULY 27 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, public comment sought on rating review, murrindindi shire council, murrindindi rating strategy review, lions national conference, lions rose, what's on when in august, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marsysville community market, creative triangle, buxton reserve committee, villains last game, tom hafey, advertisements, councillor comment, church notices, triangle community dinner, marysville golf club, community visionary day, villains lunch with tom hafey, position vacant, intrepid triangle bushwalkers, marysville medical clinic, marysville pharmacy, mayor's chair, public notice, yea wetlands, marysville golf report, real estate, mystic mountains tourism agm, marysville cultural community, magician/illusionist, midnight express dance, taggerty hall -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 32-AUGUST 24 2012
... ...magician/illusionist...Marysville & District Historical Society 39 Darwin Street Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges marysville victoria australia baden-powell challenge award in girl guides what's on when in august the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville community market intrepid triangle bushwalkers creative triangle marysville cricket club registration day advertisements triangle community dancers church notices upper goulburn food wine & cultural group triangle community dinner marysville golf club community grant assessment changes community encouraged to comment on proposed planning zones murrindindi shire council mayor's chair healesville spinners & weavers group complimentary therapy team marysville ymca councillor comment social dance buxton hall marysville saddle tramps invite you to comment live bar music mixed bag black spur inn alexandra library september events real estate don giovanni opera comes to marysville marysville community centre magician/illusionist marysville villains 2012 presentation night THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 32-AUGUST 24 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, baden-powell challenge award in girl guides, what's on when in august, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville community market, intrepid triangle bushwalkers, creative triangle, marysville cricket club registration day, advertisements, triangle community dancers, church notices, upper goulburn food wine & cultural group, triangle community dinner, marysville golf club, community grant assessment changes, community encouraged to comment on proposed planning zones, murrindindi shire council, mayor's chair, healesville spinners & weavers group, complimentary therapy team, marysville ymca, councillor comment, social dance buxton hall, marysville saddle tramps invite you to comment, live bar music, mixed bag, black spur inn, alexandra library september events, real estate, don giovanni opera comes to marysville, marysville community centre, magician/illusionist, marysville villains, 2012 presentation night -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 31-AUGUST 17 2012
... ...magician/illusionist...marysville victoria australia la dolce vita oz opera marysville community centre what's on when in august the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville community market intrepid triangle bushwalkers creative triangle marysville cricket club registration day women of hope church notices yarra valley practitioners project multi million dollar program supports cfa volunteers v.e.s.e.p murrindindi shire council community grants visionary day advertisements mayor's chair new shelter at yea cemetary marysville saddle tramps narbethong history group marysville & district historical society next meeting mdhs real estate don giovanni opera comes to marysville marysville & district lions club marysville cultural community magician/illusionist yarck hotel marysville villains football 2012 presentation night ymca marysville upper goulburn food wine & culture group THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 31-AUGUST 17 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, la dolce vita, oz opera, marysville community centre, what's on when in august, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville community market, intrepid triangle bushwalkers, creative triangle, marysville cricket club registration day, women of hope, church notices, yarra valley practitioners project, multi million dollar program supports cfa volunteers, v.e.s.e.p, murrindindi shire council community grants, visionary day, advertisements, mayor's chair, new shelter at yea cemetary, marysville saddle tramps, narbethong history group, marysville & district historical society, next meeting mdhs, real estate, don giovanni opera comes to marysville, marysville & district lions club, marysville cultural community, magician/illusionist, yarck hotel, marysville villains football, 2012 presentation night, ymca marysville, upper goulburn food wine & culture group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE COLLECTION: EIGHT FIRST BIRTHDAY SOUVENIR PROGRAMME, c1955
... Operas, including Gilbert and Sullivan, Shakespearean plays, Minstrels, Pantomime, Circus (Wirth's making their first appearance in1887), Drama, Revues, Magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment Ice Revue. ...Operas including Gilbert and Sullivan Shakespearean plays Minstrels Pantomime Circus (Wirth's making their first appearance in1887) Drama Revues Magicians and the latest medium of entertainment Ice Revue. ...Royal Princess Theatre Eight First Birthday Souvenir Programme, 31st August, 1955. 1874 - 1955. Manager: Don Vincent. Price - Sixpence. Proceeds: Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. The Royal Princess Theatre. In May, 1874, the late John Crowley, at a cost of 12,000 pounds the Royal Princess Theatre. It was opened on 31st August, 1874, on which occasion the 'Grand Duchess of Gerolstein' was performed. It was in January, 1904, that the Theatre was closed until April, 1905, for re-construction at a cost of 5,000 pounds. Further alterations were made I 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, the cost on this occasion was 14,000 pounds. At the Royal Princess has been seen every form of entertainment known in the world. Operas, including Gilbert and Sullivan, Shakespearean plays, Minstrels, Pantomime, Circus (Wirth's making their first appearance in1887), Drama, Revues, Magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment Ice Revue. Of the many shows presented on stage of the theatre, I feel none has survived as long, or as well, as 'Charley's Aunt.' The companies to present their performances have been many and varied, but among an imposing list, the names of Charles Holloway, The Royal English Opera Company, J. C. Williamson Co., and Royal Comic Opera Coy., will long be remembered. The line of notable personalities who have appeared on the stage is long also, and includes such names as John McCormack, Clara Butt, Harry Lauder, Peter Dawson and more recently Jessie Mathews and John Calvert. But of all these and many others, I am sure none can ever compare with the wonderful performances by the late Dame Nellie Melba, who gave her farewell performance in September, 1921. It is interesting to note that Dame Nellie Melba, gave two farewell performances. The first was in February, 1886, when she made a last appearance as Mrs Armstrong, to later become Madame Melba. The first competition of the Austral Society was held in the Theatre in May, 1897, and the first living pictures were seen in August, 1899. The London Bioscope Co. presented 'Struck Oil,' with Maggie Moore, in February, 1901 (Maggie Moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). However, it was not until 1910 that the Royal Princess was mainly used for pictures, and of course, since that year, that has been the principle form of entertainment presented. It was Easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'The Desert Song,' was screened and then followed coloured films, and now in 1955 the latest in film development - Cinemascope has been installed. This installation caused, for the first time in many years, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. Screen to be quickly removed ready for any 'live' performances. In 1937 the Royal Princess came under the Management of Northern Amusements Pty. Ltd., a unit of the Woodrow Corporation Ltd., whose policy it is to bring in entertainment to Bendigo, and I, as their representative will carry on the traditions of the past, and make the Royal Princess truly a Home of Entertainment. Don Vincent, Manager. Wednesday, 31st August, 1955 on the stage. Eagelhawk Brass Band. Official cutting of the Bithday Cake and its presentation to the Matron of the Benoevolent Home by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo (The cake kindly donated by Friedrich & Bassemir). Presentation of the Travel Voucher for a 10 day Luxury Coach Tour on behalf of Pioneer Coaches Ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th Wedding Anniversary Contest, by His Worship the Mayor of Eaglehawk. 'Progress of Fashion by Bendigo Fashion House including A Tableaux of 7 Bridal Ensembles. Miss 1874 Gertrude Perry, Misses 1955 Rosemary Lorenz, Lorraine Foley, Joan Pinder, Pauline Kim, Shirley Morgan, Pat Ferrari, Wilma Breerton. Make - up by Helen Lang Beauty Salon. 81st Birthday Performance on the screen. Newsreels, Cartoons, Shorts, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Photograph: The Staff of the Royal Princess, under the Management of Mr Don Vincent, who are at your service. Hearing Aids are now installed in all parts of the Theatre, Doctors or Nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. Advertisements for Bendigo businesses: Radio Taxis, Kings Dry Cleaners, John V. Schenck Art Florist, Morley Johnsons everything for the home, Ron Meurer fridges, The Melody Bar, music. Program comprises of two sheets of paper.program, theatre, royal princess theatre, royal princess theatre eight first birthday souvenir programme, 31st august, 1955. 1874 - 1955. manager: don vincent. price - sixpence. proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. the royal princess theatre. in may, 1874, the late john crowley, at a cost of 12, 000 pounds the royal princess theatre. opened on 31st august, 1874, 'grand duchess of gerolstein' was performed. 1904, the theatre was closed until 1905, for re-construction. further alterations 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, 14, 000 pounds. seen every form of entertainment known in the world. operas, including gilbert and sullivan, shakespearean plays, minstrels, pantomime, circus (wirth's making their first appearance in1887), drama, revues, magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment ice revue. 'charley's aunt.' the companies have been many and varied, charles holloway, the royal english opera company, j. c. williamson co., and royal comic opera coy., john mccormack, clara butt, harry lauder, peter dawson and more recently jessie mathews and john calvert. dame nellie melba, who gave her farewell performance in september, 1921. it is interesting to note that dame nellie melba, gave two farewell performances. the first was in february, 1886, when she made a last appearance as mrs armstrong, to later become madame melba. the first competition of the austral society was held in the theatre in may, 1897, the first living pictures in august, 1899. the london bioscope co. presented 'struck oil, ' with maggie moore, in february, 1901 (maggie moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). by1910 that the royal princess was mainly used for pictures, has been the principle form of entertainment presented. it was easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'the desert song, ' was screened and then coloured films, now 1955 the latest in film development - cinemascope has been installed, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. screen to be quickly removed 'live' performances. in 1937 the management of northern amusements pty. ltd., a unit of the woodrow corporation ltd., 1955. eagelhawk brass band. official cutting of the bithday cake and its presentation to the matron of the benoevolent home by his worship the mayor of bendigo (the cake kindly donated by friedrich & bassemir). presentation of the travel voucher for a 10 day luxury coach tour on behalf of pioneer coaches ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th wedding anniversary contest, by his worship the mayor of eaglehawk. 'progress of fashion by bendigo fashion house including a tableaux of 7 bridal ensembles. miss 1874 gertrude perry, misses 1955 rosemary lorenz, lorraine foley, joan pinder, pauline kim, shirley morgan, pat ferrari, wilma breerton. make - up by helen lang beauty salon. 81st birthday performance on the screen. newsreels, cartoons, shorts, seven brides for seven brothers. photograph: the staff of the royal princess, under the management of mr don vincent, who are at your service. hearing aids are now installed in all parts of the theatre, doctors or nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. advertisements for bendigo businesses: radio taxis, kings dry cleaners, john v. schenck art florist, morley johnsons everything for the home, ron meurer fridges, the melody bar, music. royal princess theatre eight first birthday souvenir programme, 31st august, 1955. 1874 - 1955. manager: don vincent. price - sixpence. proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. the royal princess theatre. in may, 1874, the late john crowley, at a cost of 12, 000 pounds the royal princess theatre. opened on 31st august, 1874, 'grand duchess of gerolstein' was performed. 1904, the theatre was closed until 1905, for re-construction. further alterations 1936 when the old circle and the gallery was converted into the present circle and loge, 14, 000 pounds. seen every form of entertainment known in the world. operas, including gilbert and sullivan, shakespearean plays, minstrels, pantomime, circus (wirth's making their first appearance in1887), drama, revues, magicians, and the latest medium of entertainment ice revue. 'charley's aunt.' the companies have been many and varied, charles holloway, the royal english opera company, j. c. williamson co., and royal comic opera coy., john mccormack, clara butt, harry lauder, peter dawson and more recently jessie mathews and john calvert. dame nellie melba, who gave her farewell performance in september, 1921. it is interesting to note that dame nellie melba, gave two farewell performances. the first was in february, 1886, when she made a last appearance as mrs armstrong, to later become madame melba. the first competition of the austral society was held in the theatre in may, 1897, the first living pictures in august, 1899. the london bioscope co. presented 'struck oil, ' with maggie moore, in february, 1901 (maggie moore had appeared in the stage play or the same name many times earlier). by1910 that the royal princess was mainly used for pictures, has been the principle form of entertainment presented. it was easter, 1930, that the first talkie, 'the desert song, ' was screened and then coloured films, now 1955 the latest in film development - cinemascope has been installed, alterations to the back stage to enable the large 30ft. screen to be quickly removed 'live' performances. in 1937 the management of northern amusements pty. ltd., a unit of the woodrow corporation ltd., 1955. eagelhawk brass band. official cutting of the bithday cake and its presentation to the matron of the benoevolent home by his worship the mayor of bendigo (the cake kindly donated by friedrich & bassemir). presentation of the travel voucher for a 10 day luxury coach tour on behalf of pioneer coaches ltd., to the licky couple winning the recent 25th wedding anniversary contest, by his worship the mayor of eaglehawk. 'progress of fashion by bendigo fashion house including a tableaux of 7 bridal ensembles. miss 1874 gertrude perry, misses 1955 rosemary lorenz, lorraine foley, joan pinder, pauline kim, shirley morgan, pat ferrari, wilma breerton. make - up by helen lang beauty salon. 81st birthday performance on the screen. newsreels, cartoons, shorts, seven brides for seven brothers. photograph: the staff of the royal princess, under the management of mr don vincent, who are at your service. hearing aids are now installed in all parts of the theatre, doctors or nurses on call may leave their names at the pay-box. advertisements for bendigo businesses: radio taxis, kings dry cleaners, john v. schenck art florist, morley johnsons everything for the home, ron meurer fridges, the melody bar, music.
