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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party
... April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party......Melbourne Concert Party...A black and white photograph of Singers Judy Condon, Maureen Elkner and Pauline Murphy of the Official April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party appear to be part of the audience as they entertain the diggers....April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Singers Judy Condon, Maureen Elkner and Pauline Murphy of the Official April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party appear to be part of the audience as they entertain the diggers.photograph, entertainers, melbourne concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, judy condon, maureen elkner, pauline murphy, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, The Official Melbourne Concert Party Saigon 1967
... The Official Melbourne Concert Party Saigon 1967...Concert Party LTOR. Unknown guide Doug owen (compere), Garth thompson, Terry Walker, Peter Robinson and John Farrar of the Stranger Band, Patti McGrath (now Newton) and Denise "Ding Dong" Drysdale The Official Melbourne Concert Party Saigon 1967 Photograph Photograph ...Framed photo of Concert Party LTOR. Unknown guide Doug owen (compere), Garth thompson, Terry Walker, Peter Robinson and John Farrar of the Stranger Band, Patti McGrath (now Newton) and Denise "Ding Dong" DrysdaleNVVM Collectionframed photo, doug owen, patti mcgrath, the strangers, denise drysdale -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Alice In Wonderland
... ...Melbourne Concert Party...A black and white photograph of musicians with the Sep-Oct 67 Official Melbourne Concert Party appreciate Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale's Alice in Wonderlad act. ...Photograph Denise Drysdale 1st ATF Base Nui Dat Entertainers Gibbons Collection Catalogue Luscombe Bowl Melbourne Concert Party Musicians Sep-Oct 67 Official Melbourne Concert Party Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of musicians with the Sep-Oct 67 Official Melbourne Concert Party appreciate Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale's Alice in Wonderlad act. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of musicians with the Sep-Oct 67 Official Melbourne Concert Party appreciate Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale's Alice in Wonderlad act. This show was one of the first at 1st ATF Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl. photograph, denise drysdale, 1st atf base, nui dat, entertainers, gibbons collection catalogue, luscombe bowl, melbourne concert party, musicians, sep-oct 67 official melbourne concert party, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Luscombe Bowl
... ...Melbourne Concert Party...A black and white photograph of musicians at the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party: John Farrar, Douglas Owen, Peter Robinson, Grahame Thompson and Terrence Walker entertain the Diggers from the newly erected entertainment facility, the Luscombe Bowl at 1st ATF, Nui Dat....Photograph Musicians Melbourne Concert Party John Farrar Douglas Owen Peter Robinson Grahame Thompson Terrence Walker 1st ATF Base Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl Entertainers Gibbons Collection Catalogue Photographer Vietnam War Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of musicians at the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party: John Farrar, Douglas Owen, Peter Robinson, Grahame Thompson and Terrence Walker entertain the Diggers from the newly erected entertainment facility, the Luscombe Bowl at 1st ATF, Nui Dat. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of musicians at the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party: John Farrar, Douglas Owen, Peter Robinson, Grahame Thompson and Terrence Walker entertain the Diggers from the newly erected entertainment facility, the Luscombe Bowl at 1st ATF, Nui Dat.photograph, musicians, melbourne concert party, john farrar, douglas owen, peter robinson, grahame thompson, terrence walker, 1st atf base, nui dat, luscombe bowl, entertainers, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Artillery Welcome
... ...Melbourne Concert Party...A black and white photograph of Musicians of the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale and the band look skyward as a salvo of artillery shells pass close overhead. ...Photograph Melbourne Concert Party Denise Drysdale Patti McGrath Digger Artillery 1st ATF Base Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl Gibbons Collection Catalogue Entertainers Musicians Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Musicians of the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale and the band look skyward as a salvo of artillery shells pass close overhead. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Musicians of the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale and the band look skyward as a salvo of artillery shells pass close overhead. Patty McGrath sings blissfully on. The Artillery Diggers used to welcome all concert parties this way. photograph, melbourne concert party, denise drysdale, patti mcgrath, digger, artillery, 1st atf base, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, musicians, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patty McGrath
... Official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party...A black and white photograph one of the lead acts with the Official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Patty McGrath projects herself towards the Diggers at 1 ATF, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. ...Photograph Patti McGrath 1 ATF Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl Entertainers Gibbons Collection Catalogue Official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party Diggers 1st Australian Task Force Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph one of the lead acts with the Official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Patty McGrath projects herself towards the Diggers at 1 ATF, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph one of the lead acts with the Official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Patty McGrath projects herself towards the Diggers at 1 ATF, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. At this early stage in the development of the Task Force Base, few of the diggers had fold up chairs.photograph, patti mcgrath, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, entertainers, gibbons collection catalogue, official sep-oct 67 melbourne concert party, diggers, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Mr Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) at their marriage in 1910
... Sutton became Director of the University Conservatorium, was deeply involved in the musical life of Melbourne and managed concert parties travelling to country towns. ...Sutton became Director of the University Conservatorium, was deeply involved in the musical life of Melbourne and managed concert parties travelling to country towns. ...Mr Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) at their marriage in 1910. Sutton became Director of the University Conservatorium, was deeply involved in the musical life of Melbourne and managed concert parties travelling to country towns. Jessie was a soloist, singing, in the early days, at the concerts with visiting and local artists, such as flautist John Amadio. They made their home at ‘Strathmore’, 75 Victoria Crescent, Mont Albert. The donor was their daughter, Winifred Jean Crow.A black and white photograph of a couple dressed in their wedding attire. The bride (standing) is wearing a floor length dress and veil. She has flowers in her hair and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The groom (seated) is wearing a coat, with a waistcoat and tie and is carrying a top hat.(mr) joseph sutton crow, (mrs) jessie crow, (miss) jessie temby, conservatorium of music, house names, victoria crescent, mont albert, (mr) john amadio, 'strathmore', opera singer, (miss) winifred jessie temby, (mrs) winifred jessie crow -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionWork on paper - Vertical File, Independent Order of Rechabites Surrey Hills
... (three pages single sided) 15. 41st Anniversary of Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 I.O.R. 4th March 1930 (one page single sided) 16. The Melbourne Concert Party presents the Fest of Music, Mirth, Melody and Merriment. ...(three pages single sided) 15. 41st Anniversary of Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 I.O.R. 4th March 1930 (one page single sided) 16. The Melbourne Concert Party presents the Fest of Music, Mirth, Melody and Merriment. ...Independence Order of Rechabites 1. History of Rechabites in Surrey Hills. (3 pages single sided) 2. Excerpt from The Rechabite Journal 1 March 1889 p. 66. “News from the tents” (1 page) 3. Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 Victoria District, Independent Order of Rechabites. (15 pages single sided) 4. The Rechabite Register of Tents 15 December 1909 (6 pages single sided) 5. Independent Order of Rechabites (Victoria) Inc. document with notes on history and emblem of Rechabites. (5 pages single sided) (2 copies). 6. Rechabite Acrostic, Motto, Order list of regulations. (5 pages single sided) 7. Rechabite Hall Property Account Balance Sheet for year ending 31 May 1953 (one page single sided) 8. Independent Order of Rechabites Surrey Hills Annual Meeting Business Paper, 12th – 13th March 1946 (4 pages A3 single sided) 9. Syllabus “Something for Everyone” list of events during 1940. Membership fees, A “Safe” Friendly Society, Hawthorn Tent No. 50 I.O.R. (2 pages single sided) 10. “An Invitation from the Officers and Members of the Surrey Hills Tent, No. 309 Syllabus for 1940” (2 pages single sided) 11. Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 Jubilee Banquet, Saturday, 11 February 1939 (6 pages single sided) 12. 42nd Anniversary Celebration “Back to Surrey Hills” in the Rechabite Hall, Saturday, 14th February 1931 (three pages A5 single sided) 13. 42nd Anniversary Celebration “Back to Surrey Hills” in the Rechabite Hall, Canterbury Road, Saturday, 14th February 1931 (one page A6) 14. General Report of the purchase of land and building of the Rechabite Hall, Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills, 30 November 1930. (three pages single sided) 15. 41st Anniversary of Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 I.O.R. 4th March 1930 (one page single sided) 16. The Melbourne Concert Party presents the Fest of Music, Mirth, Melody and Merriment. Rechabite Hall, Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills, Tuesday, 4th September 1928 Menu of songs. (one page A5) 17. Program of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Surrey Hills Tent 309 I.O.R. 16th February 1928. (one page A6) 18. William Sneddon, Thomas Hogg, Joseph Stephenson being the registered proprietors of Lot one and two on Bourke Road being the trustees for the time being of Surrey Hills Tent No. 309. (Two pages A3 single sided) 19. Programme of songs (no date). (One page and notes below hand written of the following district officers who were present. 20. Surrey Hills Tent 309 Syllabus 1926. (one page A6) 21. Surrey Hills Tent I.O.R. United Tent Minutes of previous meeting 28th May 1918 22. ‘Agenda’ Tuesday, 2 June 1914 23. “Pleasant Sunday Afternoon” in the Surrey Hall, Surrey Hills on Sunday, 31st May also a Grand Musical Entertainment on Monday, 1st June, Re-Union past and present members on Tuesday, 2 June and conclude with Grand Picture Show on Monday evening, 8th June. (no year stated. A5.) 24. Letter to Dear Bro from GB Wyatt dated 17 June 1913. (one page) 25. Pleasant Afternoon Service, Sunday, 26th June and Grand Concert at Bioscope Entertainment on Monday, 27th June with Programme of songs and recitation by Mr Will Elder. (no year listed) (one page) 26. Twentieth Anniversary of Surrey Hills Tent No. 309 on Monday, 12 July Programme. (one page) 27. 6 x A6 pages of Opening Meetings in New Rechabite Hall and Syllabus for half year ending May, 1926. 28. Anniversary Concert 9th February 1926 Programme. 29. Meeting programme Syllabus 1921. (A6 one page) 30. A grand Picture Night of “The Two Glasses” on Monday, 8th June. Semi-Jubilee Celebrations. (no year listed). (one page A5) 31. A grand Picture Night of “The Two Glasses” on Monday, 8th June. Semi-Jubilee Celebrations. (no year listed). (one page A5) 32. Semi-Jubilee Celebrations Sunday, 14th May 1914 Programme. (two pages A5) 33. Letter to Bro Stephenson from W Wilson dated 16th June 1913. (one page A5) 34. Letter to “Dear Sir & Bro” from Stephenson dated 11 June 1913 (one page A6) 35. Letter to W Wilson from Dr R L Forsyth dated 15 June 1912 (one page A5) 36. Letter to Dr Forsyth from Secretary to No. 309 I.O.R. dated 12th June 1912 37. Letter to W Wilson from Dr R L Forsyth dated June 1912 (date undecipherable) (one page A5) 38. Letter from Robl B Batten, Secretary Hawthorn Tent No. 50 to Secretary Tent 309, dated 2nd December 1911. (one page A5) 39. Letter to W Wilson from (undecipherable name) dated 7 August 1911. Did have telephone number of 169 Canterbury. (one page) 40. Grand Concert and Bioscope Entertainment Programme, 10th July 1911 (one page) 41. Jubilee Group Demonstration Public Meeting held at Box Hill Recreation Hall, Monday, 26th September 1910. 42. Appeal re: Early Closing of Liquor Bars. (one page) 43. Bioscope Entertainment “How a Great Newspaper is Produced” Lecture, Monday, 1st August 1910. (one page) 44. A Edments brochure of Melbourne Supply Stores. (two pages A4) 45. Town of Camberwell Public Notice that Alcoholic Stimulants is most potent and deadly. 1st May 1908. (one page A4) 46. Joint Installation programme dated Tuesday, 17th December 1907. (One page) 47. Letter to Dear Friend from C M Rotherham dated 5 June 1913 (one page single sided) 48. Twenty-First Anniversary Sunday and Monday, 26 & 27 June (no year stated) Programme. (one page) 49. A Grand Concert & Bioscope Entertainment to celebrate the seventieth anniversary on Tuesday evening, 15th May 1906 programme. (one page single sided) 50. Grand Comedy Evening, Monday 15 June 1903 “Arabian Nights” programme. (one page single sided). 51. Keith Wilson’s talk “Building a community – growth and outreach of Surrey Hills Independent Order of Rechabites Tent 309. 1903 – 1920” dated Tuesday, 17th June 1914. (5 pages single sided) 52. 1912 Members list from Secretary William Wilson ‘Longview’ Surrey Hills. (one page A4) 53. The Rechabite newsletter Vol. 74 No. 6. November 1983. 54. The Rechabite newsletter Vol 75 No. 1. October – December 1985. 55. Note to Sue on Holiday Inn note paper size A6 from Val dated 25 May 2015. 56. “Salford Park” Wantirna Retirement at its Best. The Rechabite Community Villages Announce a Unique Opportunity poster. (one page single sided) rechabites, independent order of rechabites, surrey hills independent order of rechabites, tent 309 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photographs, Carolyn Haas, Army Band annual Christmas party at Janefield 08/12/1987, 08/12/1987
... concert and Christmas party at Janefield, with entertainment from the Army Band. The photographs show students, staff and parents as well as performers. janefield janefield special school Australian Army Band Melbourne 26 colour photographs. ...26 photographs of the annual Christmas concert and Christmas party at Janefield, with entertainment from the Army Band. The photographs show students, staff and parents as well as performers.26 colour photographs. Incudes negatives.janefield, janefield special school, australian army band melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DAHLIA & ARTS FESTIVAL, EAGLEHAWK, 16 March 1995
... Melbourne Performance. 2nd Seasons Fashion Show. 13th Annual Dahlia & Arts Half Marathon. Ecumenical Church Service. Picnic Lunch. Free Concert-Guinness Show Band. Cycling Criterium. Mining Heritage Tour of Eaglehawk. Dahlia Diner. Variety Concert. ''High Jinx On The High Seas''. Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. Gala Charity Old Time Ball. Brass Instrument Solo/Party...Melbourne Performance. 2nd Seasons Fashion Show. 13th Annual Dahlia & Arts Half Marathon. Ecumenical Church Service. Picnic Lunch. Free Concert-Guinness Show Band. Cycling Criterium. Mining Heritage Tour of Eaglehawk. Dahlia Diner. Variety Concert. ''High Jinx On The High Seas''. Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. Gala Charity Old Time Ball. Brass Instrument Solo/Party...Melbourne Performance. 2nd Seasons Fashion Show. 13th Annual Dahlia & Arts Half Marathon. Ecumenical Church Service. Picnic Lunch. Free Concert-Guinness Show Band. Cycling Criterium. Mining Heritage Tour of Eaglehawk. Dahlia Diner. Variety Concert. ''High Jinx On The High Seas''. Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. Gala Charity Old Time Ball. Brass Instrument Solo/Party ...Dahlia & Arts Festival, Eaglehawk.16th - 26th March, 1995. Programme. Debutante Ball (1), 'The Festival' Exhibition at the Borough Galleries. Debutant Ball (2). Art Preview and Presentation of Awards. Craft Market. Displays of Cake Decorating. Sidewalk Busking Competition. Gala Fair. Eaglehawk Fire Brigade open day. Porcelain Art and Craft Show. Art Show. Display of Memorabilia-Cornish Assoc. Static Display-Irish Assoc. Children's Multi-Dimensional Art Exhibition. Children's Photographic Display. Flower Show. Photographic Print Competition. Eaglehawk Heritage Society-Display. Bridge to Park, foot race. Street Procession. O'Shea-Ryan Bendigo Irish Dancing School and O'Shea-Ryan Academy of Irish Dance - Melbourne Performance. 2nd Seasons Fashion Show. 13th Annual Dahlia & Arts Half Marathon. Ecumenical Church Service. Picnic Lunch. Free Concert-Guinness Show Band. Cycling Criterium. Mining Heritage Tour of Eaglehawk. Dahlia Diner. Variety Concert. ''High Jinx On The High Seas''. Childrens Fancy Dress Parade. Gala Charity Old Time Ball. Brass Instrument Solo/Party Competition. 'Gardening Through The Drought'-Guided Tour. California Hill Church Open Day Craft & Devonshire Teas. Traditional Cornish Concert. 'A Time to Remember'. Annual Croquet & Bowls Tournaments. Festival Guest of Honor Mr Wayne Gregson - Journalist. Editor - Bendigo Advertiser. Festival President, Mr Noel Thomas. Vice Presidents Alan Bull, Kevin Herdman. Executive Officer Jeanette Moss. Treasurer Lorna Thomas. Acknowledgements and sponsors on back page.event, entertainment, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival, dahlia & arts festival, eaglehawk.16th - 26th march, 1995. programme. debutante ball (1), 'the festival' exhibition at the borough galleries. debutant ball (2). art preview presentation of awards. craft market. displays of cake decorating. sidewalk busking competition. gala fair. eaglehawk fire brigade open day. porcelain art and craft show. art show. display of memorabilia-cornish assoc. static display-irish assoc. children's multi-dimensional art exhibition. children's photographic display. flower show. photographic print competition. eaglehawk heritage society-display. bridge to park, foot race. street procession. o'shea-ryan bendigo irish dancing school and o'shea-ryan academy of irish dance - melbourne performance. 2nd seasons fashion show. 13th annual dahlia & arts half marathon. ecumenical church service. picnic lunch. free concert-guinness show band. cycling criterium. mining heritage tour of eaglehawk. dahlia diner. variety concert. ''high jinx on the high seas''. childrens fancy dress parade. gala charity old time ball. brass instrument solo/party competition. 'gardening through the drought'-guided tour. california hill church open day craft & devonshire teas. traditional cornish concert. 'a time to remember'. annual croquet & bowls tournaments. festival guest of honor mr wayne gregson - journalist. editor - bendigo advertiser. festival president, mr noel thomas. vice presidents alan bull, kevin herdman. executive officer jeanette moss. treasurer lorna thomas. acknowledgements and sponsors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE FAMOUS BRUSSELS CONCERT PARTY PROGRAMME
... Concert Party Mdlle. Alice Viceroy--Soprano Mons. Albert Goossens From Grand Conservatoire, Brussels. Violinist Mons Arthur Baroen Winner of Gold Medal at Royal Conservatoire, Brussels. Violincello Mons. H. Penn Pianist.' On the inside is the programme with both the First Concert and the Second Concert. On the back of the programme is an advertisement for Allan's pianos. Page Bird Pty. Ltd. Printers, Melbourne...Concert Party 1915? A yellow paper programme with red print. On the front cover are the words, ' Country Tour Direction--J. & N. Tait The Famous Brussels Concert Party Mdlle. Alice Viceroy--Soprano Mons. Albert Goossens From Grand Conservatoire, Brussels. Violinist Mons Arthur Baroen Winner of Gold Medal at Royal Conservatoire, Brussels. Violincello Mons. H. Penn Pianist.' On the inside is the programme with both the First Concert and the Second Concert. On the back of the programme is an advertisement for Allan's pianos. Page Bird Pty. Ltd. Printers, Melbourne ...A yellow paper programme with red print. On the front cover are the words, ' Country Tour Direction--J. & N. Tait The Famous Brussels Concert Party Mdlle. Alice Viceroy--Soprano Mons. Albert Goossens From Grand Conservatoire, Brussels. Violinist Mons Arthur Baroen Winner of Gold Medal at Royal Conservatoire, Brussels. Violincello Mons. H. Penn Pianist.' On the inside is the programme with both the First Concert and the Second Concert. On the back of the programme is an advertisement for Allan's pianos. Page Bird Pty. Ltd. Printers, Melbourne. C19151915?program, music, brussels concert party, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, programme, program, music, singing, event, entertainment, brussels concert party -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1927, 1927
... Tanswell as head teacher, George Findlay is entering the final year of his degree and Donald Forbes is in his second year, thanks to Sir Baldwin Spencer for allowing the children to visit the National Museum and touch various items as he spoke about the various exhibits, George Findlay won the 3LO Exhibition for Pianoforte, the success of the Concert Party and the difficulty in securing halls large enough to hold concerts, placement of safety zones by the City of Melbourne and South Melbourne councils opposite the Institute, official opening of the hostel in Raleigh Street by the Lord Mayor, activities providing support for those not working at the Institute include teaching of home trades who manufactured goods will be purchased by the RVIB for sale in their shop, a wholesale tobacco and grocery store, use of the Pipe Organ, musical instruments, wireless set, study, writing, games, typewriting, showers and baths and dressing rooms for on-site use, a brief outline of the blind cricket playing ground and the boat house, the decision to provide free Wireless Sets to those who cannot afford them, H. ...Tanswell as head teacher, George Findlay is entering the final year of his degree and Donald Forbes is in his second year, thanks to Sir Baldwin Spencer for allowing the children to visit the National Museum and touch various items as he spoke about the various exhibits, George Findlay won the 3LO Exhibition for Pianoforte, the success of the Concert Party and the difficulty in securing halls large enough to hold concerts, placement of safety zones by the City of Melbourne and South Melbourne councils opposite the Institute, official opening of the hostel in Raleigh Street by the Lord Mayor, activities providing support for those not working at the Institute include teaching of home trades who manufactured goods will be purchased by the RVIB for sale in their shop, a wholesale tobacco and grocery store, use of the Pipe Organ, musical instruments, wireless set, study, writing, games, typewriting, showers and baths and dressing rooms for on-site use, a brief outline of the blind cricket playing ground and the boat house, the decision to provide free Wireless Sets to those who cannot afford them, H. ...Articles in this annual report include: 60th anniversary, approximately 1000 blind people in Victoria, hope that Government will increase it's support which has not varied for over 30 years and comparison of costs compared to the 50th anniversary, visits by Lady Stonehaven and Lord and Lady Somers, resignation of G. Dent and appointment of J. Tanswell as head teacher, George Findlay is entering the final year of his degree and Donald Forbes is in his second year, thanks to Sir Baldwin Spencer for allowing the children to visit the National Museum and touch various items as he spoke about the various exhibits, George Findlay won the 3LO Exhibition for Pianoforte, the success of the Concert Party and the difficulty in securing halls large enough to hold concerts, placement of safety zones by the City of Melbourne and South Melbourne councils opposite the Institute, official opening of the hostel in Raleigh Street by the Lord Mayor, activities providing support for those not working at the Institute include teaching of home trades who manufactured goods will be purchased by the RVIB for sale in their shop, a wholesale tobacco and grocery store, use of the Pipe Organ, musical instruments, wireless set, study, writing, games, typewriting, showers and baths and dressing rooms for on-site use, a brief outline of the blind cricket playing ground and the boat house, the decision to provide free Wireless Sets to those who cannot afford them, H. Foster (foreman of the Mat department) again played Father Xmas at the children's Christmas party, the Orchestra and Concert Party gave their annual free concert to the Tramways Board and employees in appreciation for the free passes for the blind, formation of a Central Auxiliary with representatives from each municipality to help bring the work of the Institute more predominantly to the general public across Victoria, and the passing of workers Margaret Cates, Tom Ginniff and Peter Stevens.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual report, lord somers, lady somers, g dent, j tanswell, george findlay, donald forbes, baldwin spencer, national museum of victoria, cricket, rowing, h foster, auxiliaries, wirths brothers circus, raleigh street hostel, margaret cates, tom ginniff, peter stevens, buildings -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1928, 1928
... Finlayson, to perpetuate the loss of Lady Brunton (a vocal supporter of the Institute) her husband Lord Brunton invested 350 pounds for the purpose of establishing the "Lady Brunton Memorial Prize Fund for Educational Purposes", a Girl Guide and Brownie troop were formed during the year, George Findlay received his degree in Music, many pupils completed their Pianoforte examination at the University Conservatorium with Honours, over 14,000 people attended Concert Party performances in Ballarat and Bendigo and nearly 3000 people packed into Melbourne Town Hall, thanks to the Advance Agent (R Reid), Manager (Alf Broadway) and volunteer Stage Manager (W Sewell) who helped our artists put together their momentous events, piano tuners continue to see a demand for their services under the skilled tuition of Alex Johnson, request for amended legislation so that people can train as masseurs, a hostel for males will be completed in a few months time and the womens hostel is proving invaluable to young women and female adult workers, free Wireless Sets distributed have had their licences renewed and batteries replaced with many letters of appreciation coming in from families who have seen a world of change for those who can now listen to the wider world, grant of two acres of land for use as a sporting ground by the St Kilda Council, new rowing shed and club house to be built at Albert Park so that all blind people can avail themselves of this pastime, visiting cricket teams from New South Wales and Adelaide at a social evening, continued work with homecraft workers, concert in Ormond Hall for Tramways Board and employees to thank them for free passes and the passing of pupil Mavis Thompson....Finlayson, to perpetuate the loss of Lady Brunton (a vocal supporter of the Institute) her husband Lord Brunton invested 350 pounds for the purpose of establishing the "Lady Brunton Memorial Prize Fund for Educational Purposes", a Girl Guide and Brownie troop were formed during the year, George Findlay received his degree in Music, many pupils completed their Pianoforte examination at the University Conservatorium with Honours, over 14,000 people attended Concert Party performances in Ballarat and Bendigo and nearly 3000 people packed into Melbourne Town Hall, thanks to the Advance Agent (R Reid), Manager (Alf Broadway) and volunteer Stage Manager (W Sewell) who helped our artists put together their momentous events, piano tuners continue to see a demand for their services under the skilled tuition of Alex Johnson, request for amended legislation so that people can train as masseurs, a hostel for males will be completed in a few months time and the womens hostel is proving invaluable to young women and female adult workers, free Wireless Sets distributed have had their licences renewed and batteries replaced with many letters of appreciation coming in from families who have seen a world of change for those who can now listen to the wider world, grant of two acres of land for use as a sporting ground by the St Kilda Council, new rowing shed and club house to be built at Albert Park so that all blind people can avail themselves of this pastime, visiting cricket teams from New South Wales and Adelaide at a social evening, continued work with homecraft workers, concert in Ormond Hall for Tramways Board and employees to thank them for free passes and the passing of pupil Mavis Thompson. ...Articles in this annual report include: dismay at continued amount of Government financial support has been capped for over 30 years despite increased costs, visits by Lady Stonehave, Lord and Lady Somers, the reduction in sale prices due to overwhelming competition with machinery made goods, resignation of M.A. Tanswell and appointment of H.E. Finlayson, to perpetuate the loss of Lady Brunton (a vocal supporter of the Institute) her husband Lord Brunton invested 350 pounds for the purpose of establishing the "Lady Brunton Memorial Prize Fund for Educational Purposes", a Girl Guide and Brownie troop were formed during the year, George Findlay received his degree in Music, many pupils completed their Pianoforte examination at the University Conservatorium with Honours, over 14,000 people attended Concert Party performances in Ballarat and Bendigo and nearly 3000 people packed into Melbourne Town Hall, thanks to the Advance Agent (R Reid), Manager (Alf Broadway) and volunteer Stage Manager (W Sewell) who helped our artists put together their momentous events, piano tuners continue to see a demand for their services under the skilled tuition of Alex Johnson, request for amended legislation so that people can train as masseurs, a hostel for males will be completed in a few months time and the womens hostel is proving invaluable to young women and female adult workers, free Wireless Sets distributed have had their licences renewed and batteries replaced with many letters of appreciation coming in from families who have seen a world of change for those who can now listen to the wider world, grant of two acres of land for use as a sporting ground by the St Kilda Council, new rowing shed and club house to be built at Albert Park so that all blind people can avail themselves of this pastime, visiting cricket teams from New South Wales and Adelaide at a social evening, continued work with homecraft workers, concert in Ormond Hall for Tramways Board and employees to thank them for free passes and the passing of pupil Mavis Thompson.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual report, j tanswell, harry finlayson, lady brunton, lord brunton, girl guides, brownies, george findlay, r reid, alf broadway, w sewell, alex johnson, raleigh street hostel, rowing, cricket, mavis thompson -
Melbourne LegacyInstrument - Violin, The Changi Violin
... Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. ...Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. ...This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party in Changi as indicated on the rear of the violin. The details of the Dutch, British and American Concert Parties scratched in to the varnish. There are the some well known names scratched into the violin including: The English author and cartoonist, Ronald Searle; Australian entertainer, Frank Rich; and Australian Author, Russell Braddon. Mr Arnel died in 1982 and the violin was presented to Melbourne Legacy for preservation, safe keeping and display. Further research found that one of the AIF comedians, Harry Smith, had a catch phrase, 'You'll never get off the Island' which became almost the watchword of the prisoners throughout the captivity. That ties with the phrase etched around the outside of the violin, "We'll never get off the island."A very valuable piece of equipment brought back from World War II now on display in Legacy House function room.Violin (00078.1): Violin case (00078.2): Bow (00078.3): Bag of violin parts (00078.4):Around the edge of the instrument's body: "We'll never get off the island" On the front body of the violin: "AIF concert party"; "P.O.W. camp Singapore" Names inscribed on the front body of the violin in columns from left to right: Ray Tullipan, Fred Stringer, Herb Almond, L Jacques, Keith Harris, Jack Garrett, Dave Goodwin, H Sabin, Fred F Brightfield, Jack Boardman, Ern Warne, Ern Banks, T Hoffman, Roy P Arnel, Harold W Reid, W Middleton, Douglas Matthews, Bob Picken, Harry Smith ('appy Harry), Ted Druitt "VIOLIN PLAYED BY" VX30301, (DVR) R S Arnel AIF Concert Party in POW Camp Selerang and Changi Gaol Singapore 1942-1945; T Mack O.C and Producer Harry Tennall; Jack Smith; Walter W Dains; Keith C Stephens; C E Trotter; W Sullivan, Syd Piddington; John Nibbs; Doug Peart; John Wood; Jack Geoghegan; Berry Barton; Barney Bolton; Tom Hussey; Kim De Grey; Clarrie Barker; Ron Caple; Russ Bradon; Bernard McCaffrey; Bart Galbraith; Charles Wiggins; Stan “ Judy” Garland. Rear of Violin has inscriptions top to bottom, left to right. Hans???en; Dutch Concert Party; H.S. Van der Linden; M Bark; B Freunbusch; F Horguine; H. J. Hurgarden; Lt H. J. Scholer (Violin); H.A.F. Pet; M Van Dyk; W J Witte; G H Fransen; E Ewig; M Ruwart (Hypnotist); A V Korem(Dancer) C N Rob (Violin) C H Kuipers (Guitar); W C Emmenes (Cellist) L H R???? (Violin) British Concert Party Alex????; P Holland ( “ Dutchy” Accordian); Wray Gibson :AH!; E J Bawer (Drums); Clem (Lofty) Relf(Clarinet); Bill Williams (Piano); Ken Luke; Ronald Searle; Charles Dobman “Good Luck”; Dan Harts(”Professor”); Gil Mitchell ( Violinist); John Fitzgerald; E Botor (Tenor Horn); Ronald Lewis; Ronnie Horner; Robin Wilbury; Jack M Wood ( Producer); Denis A S Houghton (Bass); C J Buckingham; Stan Mesurier; E B Dobson USA Concert Camberts Party Don Smith; Owen Baggett; Denis Roland; Stan Willner; Albert “ HAP” Kelley (Trombone); Joe Manella; Charles Kelleher. Internal manufactures tag “ “Excelsior” Brand Specally made for the Tropic and reputed for good ton and workmanship Made in Czechoslovakia”changi violin, pow -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, The Changi Violin, 1989
... Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party...Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party ...A photo of Jack Geoghegan holding the violin that is part of Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080) at The Shrine. The photo appeared in an article in The Age in 1989. One photo also appeared in the President's Highlights report in 1989. The caption of that photo says, 'Pensive thoughts for ex-prisoner of Changi Prison, Jack Geohegan when, as a guest of Melbourne Legacy, he was reunited with a very special possession kept in Legacy's care. Jack, whose signature is one of many, had not seen the violin since his days at Changi.' Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party in Changi as indicated on the rear of the violin. The details of the Dutch, British and American Concert Parties scratched in to the varnish. There are some well-known names scratched into the violin including: The English author and cartoonist, Ronald Searle; Australian entertainer, Frank Rich; and Australian Author, Russell Braddon. Mr Arnel died in 1982 and the violin was presented to Melbourne Legacy for preservation, safe keeping and display by his widow Mrs Florence Arnel in 1983.A record of a poignant reunion, Jack Geoghegan knew the violin while in Changi Prison and posed for photos on the Shrine to tell the story in The Age. Black and white photo x 3 of the Changi Violin at The Shrinechangi violin, pow, jack geohegan -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, The Changi Violin
... Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080). Unsure when this photo was taken. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. ...Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080). Unsure when this photo was taken. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. ...A photo of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop holding the violin that is part of Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080). Unsure when this photo was taken. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party in Changi as indicated on the rear of the violin. The details of the Dutch, British and American Concert Parties scratched in to the varnish. There are some well-known names scratched into the violin including: The English author and cartoonist, Ronald Searle; Australian entertainer, Frank Rich; and Australian Author, Russell Braddon Mr Arnel died in 1982 and the violin was presented to Melbourne Legacy for preservation, safe keeping and display.A record of relationship of Weary Dunlop with Legacy.Black and white photo of Sir Weary Dunlop with the Changi violinchangi violin, dunlop -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBadge - Back to Wodonga Celebrations 1951
... Melbourne, Victoria. 13th November marked the Centenary of the opening of the first Victorian Parliament. Cities and towns held activities and celebrations to recognise the occasion. A "Back to Wodonga" was held from Friday 9th to Saturday 7th November 1951. Friday: Children’s Sport and Children’s Concert. Saturday: Welcome to Visitors, Official Luncheon, Gymkhana, Official Opening and Barbecue. Sunday: Church services, various denominations. Monday: Ladies’ Day (Bowls, Tennis, Croquet etc.) Afternoon Garden Parties...Melbourne, Victoria. 13th November marked the Centenary of the opening of the first Victorian Parliament. Cities and towns held activities and celebrations to recognise the occasion. A "Back to Wodonga" was held from Friday 9th to Saturday 7th November 1951. Friday: Children’s Sport and Children’s Concert. Saturday: Welcome to Visitors, Official Luncheon, Gymkhana, Official Opening and Barbecue. Sunday: Church services, various denominations. Monday: Ladies’ Day (Bowls, Tennis, Croquet etc.) Afternoon Garden Parties ...1951 was a year of celebration in Victoria. 9th May 1951 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Australian Federal Parliament in 1901, which at that time met in Melbourne, Victoria. 13th November marked the Centenary of the opening of the first Victorian Parliament. Cities and towns held activities and celebrations to recognise the occasion. A "Back to Wodonga" was held from Friday 9th to Saturday 7th November 1951. Friday: Children’s Sport and Children’s Concert. Saturday: Welcome to Visitors, Official Luncheon, Gymkhana, Official Opening and Barbecue. Sunday: Church services, various denominations. Monday: Ladies’ Day (Bowls, Tennis, Croquet etc.) Afternoon Garden Parties, Boxing Tournament. Tuesday: Procession, Basket Lunch, Apex Sports Carnival, 50-50 Dance. Wednesday: Tour of district and visit to factories. Re-unions of various organisations. Thursday: All-day Street Fair and Carnival. Friday: Back to School (Higher Elementary School), Wodonga Hospital Ball. Saturday: Bonegilla Race Club meeting, Competition Sports, (Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, etc.) Farewell Parties by various organisations.This Badge is significant because it is a memento of an important community celebration in Wodonga.A small enamel badge featuring both the blue and red Australian ensigns in the centre on a white background surrounded by blue text.Around the edge; BACK TO WODONGA CELEBRATIONS 1951back to wodonga 1951, opening victorian parliament, australian federal parliament opening -
Melbourne LegacyNewspaper - Article, Violin bears memories of Changi's pain and spirit, 1989
... Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080) at The Shrine. Mr Geoghegan was a Prisoner of War in Changi prison. He remembered playing in the concerts that the violin was used in. His signature is one of many, that had signed the violin. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party...Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080) at The Shrine. Mr Geoghegan was a Prisoner of War in Changi prison. He remembered playing in the concerts that the violin was used in. His signature is one of many, that had signed the violin. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party ...A newspaper article with a photo of veteran Jack Geoghegan holding the violin that is part of Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080) at The Shrine. Mr Geoghegan was a Prisoner of War in Changi prison. He remembered playing in the concerts that the violin was used in. His signature is one of many, that had signed the violin. Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942.A record that the violin was of importance to many people during their internment.Newspaper article about the Changi violin published in The Age 26 July 1989.changi violin, pow -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Sixteenth Annual Report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind 1911, 1911
... Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 299, 1000 visits were paid during the year, the Public Works department erected a set of steps from the top of the cliff to the sands so that Home residents may be able to access the beach, Railway Permits will now also be honoured on the Prahran-Malvern Electric Tramway and Bay Excursion Steamers, a concert party toured to Egerton, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Myrniong and Toolern Vale for the dual purpose of raising awareness and funds for the Association, Mr A Solomon has been appointed as a second Collector to visit Country Towns and with the support of the wife of the Minister for Public Works, Miss Aston and Miss Munce waited on the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, gave her full support to organise a fund to purchase the land and buildings in Mair Street for the Association....Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 299, 1000 visits were paid during the year, the Public Works department erected a set of steps from the top of the cliff to the sands so that Home residents may be able to access the beach, Railway Permits will now also be honoured on the Prahran-Malvern Electric Tramway and Bay Excursion Steamers, a concert party toured to Egerton, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Myrniong and Toolern Vale for the dual purpose of raising awareness and funds for the Association, Mr A Solomon has been appointed as a second Collector to visit Country Towns and with the support of the wife of the Minister for Public Works, Miss Aston and Miss Munce waited on the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, gave her full support to organise a fund to purchase the land and buildings in Mair Street for the Association. ...Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 299, 1000 visits were paid during the year, the Public Works department erected a set of steps from the top of the cliff to the sands so that Home residents may be able to access the beach, Railway Permits will now also be honoured on the Prahran-Malvern Electric Tramway and Bay Excursion Steamers, a concert party toured to Egerton, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Myrniong and Toolern Vale for the dual purpose of raising awareness and funds for the Association, Mr A Solomon has been appointed as a second Collector to visit Country Towns and with the support of the wife of the Minister for Public Works, Miss Aston and Miss Munce waited on the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, gave her full support to organise a fund to purchase the land and buildings in Mair Street for the Association.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Captain Philip E Potts, 1919
... concert party that helped raise funds to erect a war memorial in Mont St Quentin. Mont St Quentin was a site of a major battle in 1916 where 3000 Australian soldiers died in 3 days. Another photo from Charleroi in 1919 is at 01900 and Captain Potts may be one of the officers in the front row. The photo may have fallen out of an album of newspaper clippings and photos compiled to thank Legatee Philip E Potts when he was leaving Melbourne...concert party that helped raise funds to erect a war memorial in Mont St Quentin. Mont St Quentin was a site of a major battle in 1916 where 3000 Australian soldiers died in 3 days. Another photo from Charleroi in 1919 is at 01900 and Captain Potts may be one of the officers in the front row. The photo may have fallen out of an album of newspaper clippings and photos compiled to thank Legatee Philip E Potts when he was leaving Melbourne ...A photo of Captain P E Potts in Charleroi, Belgium in 1919. The note on the back mentions he was part of a 2nd Division concert party that helped raise funds to erect a war memorial in Mont St Quentin. Mont St Quentin was a site of a major battle in 1916 where 3000 Australian soldiers died in 3 days. Another photo from Charleroi in 1919 is at 01900 and Captain Potts may be one of the officers in the front row. The photo may have fallen out of an album of newspaper clippings and photos compiled to thank Legatee Philip E Potts when he was leaving Melbourne in 1928. L/ Potts was president of Legacy in 1927-28. The album was compiled by Legatee Frank Doolan.A record of a tribute to a past president.Black and white photo of Captain P E Potts in 1919.Handwritten on reverse 'Charleroi Belgium __ 1919' in black ink and 'Capt PE Potts O/C / 2nd Div Concert Party / 'The Dinkum Diamonds' / which raised £370 in Charleroi for the St Quentin War Memorial'philip e potts, charleroi, past presidents -
Melbourne LegacyProgramme, 1998 Legacy National Conference Opening Ceremony, 1998
... concert hall in the Victorian Art Centre to mark the start of the 1998 National Conference on 2nd October 1998. It was the 75th anniversary of Legacy. The Programme includes an official party of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Ivan Deveson, and Legatee Gilmore, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. ...concert hall in the Victorian Art Centre to mark the start of the 1998 National Conference on 2nd October 1998. It was the 75th anniversary of Legacy. The Programme includes an official party of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Ivan Deveson, and Legatee Gilmore, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. ...Programme for the ceremony held at the concert hall in the Victorian Art Centre to mark the start of the 1998 National Conference on 2nd October 1998. It was the 75th anniversary of Legacy. The Programme includes an official party of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Ivan Deveson, and Legatee Gilmore, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. Sponsors include John Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors, AMP, ANZ and Tattersalls. Past President Legatee D.J. Simonson was responsible for the organisation of the entire conference.A record of the annual conference being in Melbourne for the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. White 4 page programme of the opening ceremony of the 1998 Conference.conference, 75th anniversary, governor general -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionMemorabilia - Ticket, First Bendigo Entertainment
... / FIRST APPEARANCE IN BENDIGO of The Famous Orchestra and / Concert Party of Blind Artsits and Blind Children Dancers from the / ROYAL VISTORIAN INSTITUTE for the BLIND, / (ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE) / WILL GIVE THEIR / FIRST BENDIGO ENTERTAINMENT / IN THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL, / on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1927, at 8PM / His worship the Mayor will Preside / Tickets 2/- box plan at the Premier Piano Company from March 14th. / PROCEEDS IN AID OF INSTITUTE S.W Hedger, Superintendent and Secretary.../ FIRST APPEARANCE IN BENDIGO of The Famous Orchestra and / Concert Party of Blind Artsits and Blind Children Dancers from the / ROYAL VISTORIAN INSTITUTE for the BLIND, / (ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE) / WILL GIVE THEIR / FIRST BENDIGO ENTERTAINMENT / IN THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL, / on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1927, at 8PM / His worship the Mayor will Preside / Tickets 2/- box plan at the Premier Piano Company from March 14th. / PROCEEDS IN AID OF INSTITUTE S.W Hedger, Superintendent and Secretary Double sided printed ticket for a concert in the Bendigo Town Hall featuring blind artists and dancers from the Royal Institute of the Blind. ...Travelling entertainment has been one popular way that charities have been able to raise revenue over the past 170 years. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind toured regional Victoria regularly to help raise awareness, showcase their talents and fundraise to provide care and education for vision impaired men, women and children. Double sided printed ticket for a concert in the Bendigo Town Hall featuring blind artists and dancers from the Royal Institute of the Blind.Obverse; Under the Patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress (Cr, and Mrs J. A. Michelson) and / Councillors of the City of Bendigo / 30 Blind Artists !! / FIRST APPEARANCE IN BENDIGO of The Famous Orchestra and / Concert Party of Blind Artsits and Blind Children Dancers from the / ROYAL VISTORIAN INSTITUTE for the BLIND, / (ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE) / WILL GIVE THEIR / FIRST BENDIGO ENTERTAINMENT / IN THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL, / on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1927, at 8PM / His worship the Mayor will Preside / Tickets 2/- box plan at the Premier Piano Company from March 14th. / PROCEEDS IN AID OF INSTITUTE S.W Hedger, Superintendent and Secretarymayor and mayoress michelson, vision australia, city of bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo community partnerships, city of greater bendigo events -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1956-1957, 1957
... Events that occurred during the year : two day 'Olympic Fair' held at Ormond Hall, opening of a Community Mart at 382 Chapel St in conjunction with School for the Deaf, Alfred and Prince Henry hospitals, Penny Serenade program conducted by John Best on 3KZ and Janet Irving a Penny Serenade Ball has increased funds, six concerts held at Melbourne Town Hall, resignation of Country Concert Party director John Broadway and succeeded by Alban Whitehead, two stalls operated at Royal Agricultural Show, Easter Scout Camp at Gilwell Park, visit to Olympic Village, matinee performance by Dame Margot Fonteyn, opening of St Paul's School for Blind has decreased enrolments and two ex-pupils (Joan Ryan and Hugh Jeffrey) are on staff there, Keith Smith, Joan Ryan and Margaret Russell completed their university courses, and plans for Box Hill site have had to be re-drawn given decreased numbers due to opening of St Paul's - resulting in a delay to the start of building....Events that occurred during the year : two day 'Olympic Fair' held at Ormond Hall, opening of a Community Mart at 382 Chapel St in conjunction with School for the Deaf, Alfred and Prince Henry hospitals, Penny Serenade program conducted by John Best on 3KZ and Janet Irving a Penny Serenade Ball has increased funds, six concerts held at Melbourne Town Hall, resignation of Country Concert Party director John Broadway and succeeded by Alban Whitehead, two stalls operated at Royal Agricultural Show, Easter Scout Camp at Gilwell Park, visit to Olympic Village, matinee performance by Dame Margot Fonteyn, opening of St Paul's School for Blind has decreased enrolments and two ex-pupils (Joan Ryan and Hugh Jeffrey) are on staff there, Keith Smith, Joan Ryan and Margaret Russell completed their university courses, and plans for Box Hill site have had to be re-drawn given decreased numbers due to opening of St Paul's - resulting in a delay to the start of building. ...Events that occurred during the year : two day 'Olympic Fair' held at Ormond Hall, opening of a Community Mart at 382 Chapel St in conjunction with School for the Deaf, Alfred and Prince Henry hospitals, Penny Serenade program conducted by John Best on 3KZ and Janet Irving a Penny Serenade Ball has increased funds, six concerts held at Melbourne Town Hall, resignation of Country Concert Party director John Broadway and succeeded by Alban Whitehead, two stalls operated at Royal Agricultural Show, Easter Scout Camp at Gilwell Park, visit to Olympic Village, matinee performance by Dame Margot Fonteyn, opening of St Paul's School for Blind has decreased enrolments and two ex-pupils (Joan Ryan and Hugh Jeffrey) are on staff there, Keith Smith, Joan Ryan and Margaret Russell completed their university courses, and plans for Box Hill site have had to be re-drawn given decreased numbers due to opening of St Paul's - resulting in a delay to the start of building.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind, boy scouts
