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Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Sgts' Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K, circ 1939
... Sgts' Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K....Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 65 mi (105 km) west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. ...Sgt's Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K. - Rules of Sergeant's Mess...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 65 mi (105 km) west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. ...Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 65 mi (105 km) west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. It is close to the settlements of Brize Norton, Carterton and Witney.Sgt's Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K. - Rules of Sergeant's Mess -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Photograph, Croydon Wetlands - Norton Road end, late 1999
... Croydon Wetlands - Norton Road end, late 1999 ...Three 6x4" colour photos Croydon Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park plus three digital (PNG) photos only....On reverse, handwritten notes: Image 1 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. Image 2 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. ...Croydon melbourne On reverse, handwritten notes: Image 1 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. Image 2 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. ...Three 6x4" colour photos Croydon Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park plus three digital (PNG) photos only.On reverse, handwritten notes: Image 1 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. Image 2 Wetlands, late 1999, Norton Rd end of the park. Image 3 Wetlands, late 1999, Dandenong Creek Site, Norton Rd end park, Croydon. -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Jill Blee, Rebecca Michelle Norton, 2017
... Rebecca Michelle Norton ...Rebecca Michelle Norton died on 17 August 2017. The author, Jill Blee, is Rebecca Norton's sister. ...Twentythree page booklet outlining the life of Rebecca Michelle Norton. The booklet includes a number of coloured images....Rebecca Michelle Norton died on 17 August 2017. The author, Jill Blee, is Rebecca Norton's sister. robert norton ballarat school of mines engineering mining engineering brelaz prize pomeroy cup ausimm engineers australia rebecca norton gender realignment Twentythree page booklet outlining the life of Rebecca Michelle Norton. ...Twentythree page booklet outlining the life of Rebecca Michelle Norton. The booklet includes a number of coloured images.robert norton, ballarat school of mines, engineering, mining engineering, brelaz prize, pomeroy cup, ausimm, engineers australia, rebecca norton, gender realignment -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Norton Motorbike at Sister Rocks c 1947
... Norton Motorbike at Sister Rocks c 1947 ...1939 Norton Motorbike & sidecar at Sister Rocks c 1947 photo by Ken Withers owner of motorbike on road trip with future wife through area from Ballarat....1939 Norton motorbike and side car at Sister Rocks in 1947 Photo donated by Ken Withers Ballarat 15.10.2009...Tourism 1939 Norton motorbike and side car at Sister Rocks in 1947 Photo donated by Ken Withers Ballarat 15.10.2009 Black & White photo of a motorbike in front of large Granite Boulders at Sister Rock's in c 1947 Norton Motorbike at Sister Rocks c 1947 Photograph ...1939 Norton Motorbike & sidecar at Sister Rocks c 1947 photo by Ken Withers owner of motorbike on road trip with future wife through area from Ballarat.Black & White photo of a motorbike in front of large Granite Boulders at Sister Rock's in c 19471939 Norton motorbike and side car at Sister Rocks in 1947 Photo donated by Ken Withers Ballarat 15.10.2009tourism -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageArtwork, other - Diorama with seaweed specimens, Richard Foster Norton, 1860
... The diorama of mounted specimens of seaweed was framed by Richard Foster Norton for Thomas Watson and is dated 1860. ...The diorama was framed by Richard Fraser Norton. ...Richard Foster Norton...The diorama was framed by Richard Fraser Norton. Artwork, other Diorama with seaweed specimens Richard Foster Norton ...The diorama of mounted specimens of seaweed was framed by Richard Foster Norton for Thomas Watson and is dated 1860. Watson was the Warrnambool District Surveyor at the time (1860). The inscription on the back of the frame links the artwork to the Pigeon Hill property, which was located on Allansford Road (corner of Staffords Road – north side of the Princes Highway-A1). In the 1860s, the property known as Pigeon Hill was owned by William Wall who was a publican who ran several hotels in Warrnambool and district. In 1860 Wall, was running a hotel in Wangoom, near Pigeon Hill. Further research is required to determine the exact location, but Pigeon Hill could also have been the name for that area and may have had other people living there. Thomas Watson was a member of the local horticultural society. Another possible creator of the artwork is Samuel Hannaford, a biologist with a particular interest in collecting marine flora. Hannaford left Warrnambool in 1857 and went to Geelong, so it is possible he collected the specimens had them framed in Geelong, and then arranged for their return to Watson. The other known seaweed collector was Henry Watts, who lived in Warrnambool in the mid-19th century. The seaweed collection in this box was possibly one of Watts' and could have been prepared for the Victorian Exhibition of 1861, Richard Foster Norton, also known as R.F Norton, was one of only a handful of picture framers in 1850s Melbourne. Norton was born on the 24th of July 1822 in Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire and prior to his arrival in Australia, Norton is listed in England as having the occupation of a painter. It appears that he established his business in Melbourne in 1854 or 1855. Between 1855 and 1865 he operated from 87, then 83, and later 80 Collins Street. In the Argus newspaper, Norton advertised his business as a Print seller, Carver, Gilder and Picture Frame manufacturer, supplying the growing demand for artworks and decorative furnishings in the colony during the Gold Rush. Norton also had a Geelong branch in Market Square, where this work was produced. This framed work is highly significant. Previous research has found that only six frames are in existence that can be attributed to be made Norton, dating from the late 1850’s to the mid 1860’s. Moreover, Thomas Watson the owner of the artwork, is one of the government surveyors of the region during the mid-19th century.Diorama in deep wooden frame, behind glass. Seaweed specimens have been mounted within the frame. The back of the frame has handwritten inscriptions including the framer's label (portions missing). The diorama was framed by Richard Fraser Norton. Printed label; "RICHARD FOS --- Picture Framer and -- MANUF -- CARVER, GILDER, ---- PAINTINGS CLEANED, LINED AND --- GLASSES RESILVERED, FRAMES --- Architectual Decorations created to any design in Paper Mache, Carlton Pierre, or Composition, Country Orders promptly attended to, The Order Suppl ---, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, MARKET SQUARE, GEELONG" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, richard foster norton, r.f norton, picture framers, melbourne, geelong, artwork and decorative furnishings, gold rush, seaweed, botanical specimens, 1860, pigeon hill, district surveyor, thomas watson, william wall, wangoom, samuel hannaford, henry watts, victorian exhibition, 1861, yelvertoft, northamptonshire, market square -
National Wool MuseumCatalogue, Sir James Farmer Norton & Co Ltd
... Sir James Farmer Norton & Co Ltd..."Sir James Farmer Norton & Co Ltd" - Noel P Hunt & Co Pty Ltd....Sir James Farmer Norton & Co Ltd Catalogue ...Catalogue of lists of loom parts and a description sheet for the Northrop Automatic Worm Let Off Motion. "Sir James Farmer Norton & Co Ltd" - Noel P Hunt & Co Pty Ltd.Black hardcover loose leaf folder.textile machinery, noel p. hunt and co. pty ltd sir james farmer norton & co ltd british northrop loom co. limited, weaving looms, warping machinery -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesDocument - Student Work, caroline norton-smith, Construction Detail Portfolio, October 2017
... Assignment by Caroline Norton-Smith. Drawings and photographs of 9 different designs. ...caroline norton-smith...Construction Detail Portfolio Document Student Work caroline norton-smith ...student work, landscape design, construction -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report copy, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Car tyres - Norton", c1957
... "Tramway Car tyres - Norton"...Copy of a report or paper titled "Extracts from The Manufacture, Life and Maintenance of tramway car tyres ", by Arthur Norton. Topics covered include maintenance of flanges, reasons why excessive tyre wear, limits of wear, tyre wear and rail wear are linked, flats on pony wheels, skidding, unequal wear of tyres on the same axle, and general matters. ..."Tramway Car tyres - Norton" Document Report copy State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Copy of a report or paper titled "Extracts from The Manufacture, Life and Maintenance of tramway car tyres ", by Arthur Norton. Topics covered include maintenance of flanges, reasons why excessive tyre wear, limits of wear, tyre wear and rail wear are linked, flats on pony wheels, skidding, unequal wear of tyres on the same axle, and general matters. Refers to drawings which are not with the paper. See also item 10045.Yields information about the tramway tyre wear and the factors that are involved.Typed copy of a report or paper - five foolscap sheets.tramcars, conference, tramcar maintenance, tyres, track maintenance, secv, track wear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Razor Sharpening Stone, Norton Pike Company, Pike Wireless Razor Hone
... Emery carborundum stone for honing shaving razors, produced by Norton Pike Company USA after 1932. It is contained in a cardboard box with directions for use on the cover. ...Norton Pike Company...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne This sharpening stone was likely manufactured in the late 1940's to 1950's in Littleton. In 1932 the NORTON Company purchased the PIKE Manufacturing Company and changed the name to Norton Pike Company. ...This sharpening stone was likely manufactured in the late 1940's to 1950's in Littleton.In 1932 the NORTON Company purchased the PIKE Manufacturing Company and changed the name to Norton Pike Company. In 1946, ground was broken for a one story brick and steel factory building in Littleton, New Hampshite was completed and occupied in the next year.Emery carborundum stone for honing shaving razors, produced by Norton Pike Company USA after 1932. It is contained in a cardboard box with directions for use on the cover. On the left hand side of the cover are numbers: '4/9', '5/45' and lettering: EK, with a backward arrow underlined underneath and below that a 'H' shaving, barber tools, norton pike co, christenson harry -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesDocument - Student Work, caroline norton-smith, Jamie Durie, 18.06.2015
... Assignment by Caroline Norton-Smith for landscape Design (HORT90034) on Landscape Designer and media presenter, Jamie Durie. ...caroline norton-smith...Jamie Durie Document Student Work caroline norton-smith ...jamie durie, landscape design, assignment, television -
Unions BallaratThat damned democrat: John Norton, an Australian populist, 1858-1916 (Don Woodward Collection), Cannon, Michael, 1981
... Biography of John Norton (1858-1916) and examples of his journalistic works. ...Dustjacket: pink background; illustration of Norton wielding a stick and a woman; picture of jury testimonials about Norton; photo of Norton's grave (back); black lettering; author's name and title. ...Norton was a journalist and a propagandist for the labor movement. ...Biography of John Norton (1858-1916) and examples of his journalistic works. Norton was a journalist and a propagandist for the labor movement. He was a delegate to the trades union congresses in London and Paris. He was a representative of for the Phillip and Flinders wards on Sydney Municipal Council. Norton's personal history includes accusations of violent behaviour, moral turpitude, fraud and deception, blackmail, theft and murder. Trade unions - NSW. Politics - municipal councils. Media - journalism.Book; 178 pages. Dustjacket: pink background; illustration of Norton wielding a stick and a woman; picture of jury testimonials about Norton; photo of Norton's grave (back); black lettering; author's name and title. Cover: brown background; gold lettering; author's name and title. In blue ink, "CM7486".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, norton, john (1858-1916), media - australia, labor movement, biography, trades union congress - paris, trades union congress - britain -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Norton Alundum Refractories Catalogue
... Norton Alundum Refractories Catalogue...Includes photographic illustrations. Norton Alundum Refractories Catalogue Book ...Small booklet with brown cover. Includes photographic illustrations. non-fictionrefractories, ceramics, crucibles, equipment, scientific equipment -
Beechworth Honey ArchiveBooklet - Native Plants of Norton Summit 2nd Edition
... Native Plants of Norton Summit 2nd Edition ...Beechworth Honey Archive 87 Ford Street Beechworth high-country Native Plants of Norton Summit 2nd Edition Booklet Native Plants of Norton Summit 2nd Edition ... -
Beechworth Honey ArchivePublication, A beekeeper's diary (Norton, Alf. E. and Gulliford, Robert B (editor)), Maitland, [nd]
... A beekeeper's diary (Norton, Alf. E. and Gulliford, Robert B (editor)), Maitland, [nd]...Beechworth Honey Archive 87 Ford Street Beechworth high-country A beekeeper's diary (Norton, Alf. E. and Gulliford, Robert B (editor)), Maitland, [nd] Publication ... -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - Sunshine Harvester Works Hugh McKay Receipt of Cheque from Mr M Norton 6 March 1912, 6 March 1912
... Was it just standard practice to send out a bill and call it a Summons, or was Mr. Norton late in paying and so had to pay an extra charge after being 'summoned' a second time. ...Very light tan coloured paper receipt No.1773 issued on 6/3/1912 by Sunshine Harvester / Hugh V. McKay to Mr M. Norton. The receipt has fire damage on the left side and so some details are missing. ...6 3 1912 ......ved by Cheque from Mr. M Norton ......ne the sum of Five ...... nineteen Shillings and five Pence, with ......being £5.3.11% of Enclosed Summons 23. 2.12 & 15/6 % Costs of Same....Administrative record Sunshine Harvester Works Hugh McKay Receipt of Cheque from Mr M Norton 6 March 1912 ...Interpreting from the details that can be read it is believed that on 6/3/1912 Mr. M. Norton paid by cheque the sum of 5 Pounds 19 Shillings and 5 Pence, of which 5 Pounds 3 Shillings and 11 Pence was for a Summons possibly issued on 23/2/1912, while 15 Shillings and 6 Pence was the charge for the costs of the Summons. This is not a document issued by a Court of Law so use of the word 'Summons' is confusing to us at this stage. Was it just standard practice to send out a bill and call it a Summons, or was Mr. Norton late in paying and so had to pay an extra charge after being 'summoned' a second time. Could this receipt be part of a 'promissory note' exchange, payment for which had to be summoned? Another thing that can't be explained at this stage is the use of the symbol % after the amount of money written in figures, just after the Pence amount. The symbol for Pence in those days, and until decimal currency, was d as can be seen from the Duty Stamp. In 1912 and before did % also stand for Pence when the money amount was written by hand, or could it have been a shorthand way of indicating something like 'portion of amount'? This receipt is very intriguing and so we will endeavour to try to fully understand the information it contains. If any person can provide information that may assist us, then please contact the Sunshine & District Historical Society. The receipt is significant to our Society because it was issued by Sunshine Harvester / Hugh V. McKay more than 100 years ago. It also appears to contain information that at this stage is not fully understood, such as the use of the % sign, and why the word summons is used. Of further interest, but perhaps not surprising for the times, is that only Mr. is printed on the receipt. It appears that they never expected to issue these type of receipts to females.Very light tan coloured paper receipt No.1773 issued on 6/3/1912 by Sunshine Harvester / Hugh V. McKay to Mr M. Norton. The receipt has fire damage on the left side and so some details are missing. Details are hand written in ink in the spaces provided. A greenish coloured one penny (1d) Victoria Stamp Duty stamp is affixed.6 3 1912 ......ved by Cheque from Mr. M Norton ......ne the sum of Five ...... nineteen Shillings and five Pence, with ......being £5.3.11% of Enclosed Summons 23. 2.12 & 15/6 % Costs of Same.receipt no. 1773, sunshine harvester, hugh v. mckay, mr m. norton, 1912, victoria stamp duty, 1d -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Faber and Faber et al, Escape to danger, 1946
... ...Conrad Norton...Escape to danger Book Faber and Faber Paul Brickhill Conrad Norton ...Story of the captivity, experiences and escapes of of British airmen in World war Two.Ill, p.341.non-fictionStory of the captivity, experiences and escapes of of British airmen in World war Two.world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - germany, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Simpson, John, 35 Years of Railway Yarns, 1993
... ...Norton, Ron...A collection of railway stories from railway worker John Simpson in New South Wales. ill, p.96. 35 Years of Railway Yarns Book Simpson, John Norton, Ron ...A collection of railway stories from railway worker John Simpson in New South Wales.ill, p.96.non-fictionA collection of railway stories from railway worker John Simpson in New South Wales.railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Deborah Dwork et al, Auschitz: 1270 to the present, 1997
... ...Norton...Auschitz: 1270 to the present Book Deborah Dwork Robert Jan van Pelt Norton ...How could an ordinary town become a site of...terror? Why was this particular town chosen? Who conceived, created, and constructed the camp? This unprecedented history reveals how an unremarkable Polish village was transformed into a killing field. Using architectural designs and planning documents recently discovered in Poland and Russia and over 200 illustrations, Auschwitz tells how this town became the epicenter of the Final Solution.Index, ill, maps, p.443.non-fictionHow could an ordinary town become a site of...terror? Why was this particular town chosen? Who conceived, created, and constructed the camp? This unprecedented history reveals how an unremarkable Polish village was transformed into a killing field. Using architectural designs and planning documents recently discovered in Poland and Russia and over 200 illustrations, Auschwitz tells how this town became the epicenter of the Final Solution. auschwitz concentration camp - history, holocaust - jewish - 1939-1945 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Doreen Norton, Aids to thoracic surgical nursing, 1955
... Doreen Norton...The name June Cabena is also handwritten in blue ink at the top of this page Illustrated textbook with red binding and black print Aids to thoracic surgical nursing Book Illustrated textbook Doreen Norton Bailliere, Tindall & Cox ...An historic textbook for student and post graduate nurses on the essential points of nursing patients with diseases of the chestIllustrated textbook with red binding and black printnon-fictionAn historic textbook for student and post graduate nurses on the essential points of nursing patients with diseases of the chestnursing, medical equiptment, thoracic surgery -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith CollectionBook, Williams, Roland L. Vaughan et al, Williams' law and practice in bankruptcy, 1900
... Stable, Wintringham Norton...Vaughan Stable, Wintringham Norton Blagden, John Basil Stevens and Sons Limited Sweet & Maxwell Limited ...Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithFourteenth editionbankruptcy -- great britain -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Norton Trevaire studios, Black and white portrait of Colin Kirk
... Norton Trevaire studios...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Colin Kirk Black and white portrait of Colin Kirk Black and white portrait of Colin Kirk Photograph Norton Trevaire studios ...Black and white portrait of Colin Kirkcolin kirk -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - BOEING C-17A GLOBEMASTER III, BILL NORTON, 2001
... BILL NORTON...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne BOEING C-17A GLOBEMASTER III Book BOEING C-17A GLOBEMASTER III BILL NORTON SPECIALITY PRESS PUBLICATIONS AND WHOLESALERS ... -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBook, Brassey's (UK} Ltd, John Norris: Anti-Tank Weapons, 1996 (exact)
... Midsomer Norton, Somerset, UK ...Description and characteristics of anti-tank weapons of various countries. The book concentrates on ant-tank weapons available to infantry, either directly, or as support weapons. From Brassey's Modern Military Equipment series. ISBN 1 85753 177 9 ISBN 1 85753 177 9mines, anti tank, weapons, missiles, anti armour, rocket launcher, shoulder fired, rcl, john norris, brassey -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyBook, Business and Professional Women's Club of Wangaratta, Through Women's Eyes at Pioneering Days : Some women of Wangaratta and District / Compiled by Brenda Leitch, 1985
... Norton Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia ...104 page paper covered book. Through women's eyes at pioneering days / compiled by B. Leitch for the B.P.W. Club Wangaratta. ISBN 0958970416Written at top of title page: "Jeanette D Jasper"pioneer women, north east victoria, wangaratta -
The Celtic ClubBook, Edna O'Brien, Down by the River, 1996
... Midsomer Norton, United Kingdom ...A searing and compelling piece of fictionp. 298.fictionA searing and compelling piece of fictionenglish fiction- irish authors, fathers and daughters-fiction -
National Wool MuseumStencil
... NORTON Destination...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Wool Sales Export - wool Wool - transportation Wool Sales Export - wool Wool - transportation NORTON Destination Stencil ...NORTON Destinationwool sales export - wool wool - transportation, wool sales, export - wool, wool - transportation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Young Man
... Norton Revaire Melbourne...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Man Photograph Norton Revaire Melbourne Black and white photograph of an unknown man. ...Black and white photograph of an unknown man. The photo is glued to the cover of a card. Part of the Barker's family collection.Norton Revaire Melbourneman, photograph -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAudio - Gramophone Record
... Bakelite record by The Lincoln Record Corporation N.Y. 2174 "Listenin" In On Ruby Norton" sung by Ruby Norton. No 835 Size: 10 inch record...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Bakelite record by The Lincoln Record Corporation N.Y. 2174 "Listenin" In On Ruby Norton" sung by Ruby Norton. No 835 Size: 10 inch record Audio Gramophone Record ...Bakelite record by The Lincoln Record Corporation N.Y. 2174 "Listenin" In On Ruby Norton" sung by Ruby Norton. No 835 Size: 10 inch recordflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Tool - Oilstone
... NORTON ABRASIVES QUEER CREEK OILSTONE PEHR MANNING TROY N.Y. ...U.S.A. (DIVISION OF NORTON COMPANY) A sharpening stone when oiled will put a sharp edge on cutting tools. ...A sharpening stone when oiled will put a sharp edge on cutting tools.NORTON ABRASIVES QUEER CREEK OILSTONE PEHR MANNING TROY N.Y. U.S.A. (DIVISION OF NORTON COMPANY)tools, sharpening stone -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet - Programme, 'Chu Chin Chow' Theatre Programme, c 1917
... Chu Chin Chow is a musical comedy written, produced and directed by Oscar Asche, with music by Frederic Norton, based (with minor embellishments) on the story of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves. ...It is a publicity brochure from the play 'Chu Chin Chow' by Oscar Asche set to music by Frederic Norton. ...It is a publicity brochure from the play 'Chu Chin Chow' by Oscar Asche set to music by Frederic Norton. 'Chu Chin Chow' Theatre Programme Booklet Programme ...Chu Chin Chow is a musical comedy written, produced and directed by Oscar Asche, with music by Frederic Norton, based (with minor embellishments) on the story of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves. Tickets to see Chu Chin Chow were particularly eagerly sought by troops on leave from the Western Front. One of the attractions for the on-leave soldiers was the chorus of pretty slave girls who, for the period, were very scantily dressed. The cast was large and included a camel, a donkey, poultry and snakes. A total of 2,800,000 people saw the show. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_Chin_Chow) It is thought that Harry Holmes attended 'Chu Chin Chow' while on leave in London during World War One. Around this time he had been serving in the Australian Imperial Forces in Egypt. Henry 'Harry' Holmes was the son of Violet Holmes. He enlisted under the name Harry Smerdon Holmes and was put into the 18th A.A.S.C., then later transferred into the 5th Division Train A.S.C. According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) Research: Henry Holmes' grandaughter, Jane Dyer (nee Chatham) White paper theatre programme with red and black writing. It is a publicity brochure from the play 'Chu Chin Chow' by Oscar Asche set to music by Frederic Norton. In black ink in front 'So far this is an easy first of the shows I've seen, The scenes are great and being Egyptian we understand them all the better'. chatham family collection, holmes, theatre, world war 1, world war, world war i, herbert tree, entertainment, music, musical, oscar asche, fred norton
