Document. Double sided sheet of verse ''The Royal Reciter'' ''The Groom's Story''.performing arts, elocution, page of verse

Three pages of verse in rhyming couplets entitled 'The Emu Creek Band' by John Williams ( Lagerphonist)emu creek bush band, john williams

Alfred William Eustace was a well-known self-taught Australian artist who spent his spare time painting the local landscapes in the Chiltern area. When not doing his work or painting, Eustace regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper "The Federal Standard". A collection of A. W Eustace's verse and other writings, written between 1845 and 1899, was presented to The Chiltern Athenaeum Trust by Cam Boadle, a grandson of A.W. Eustace, and his wife Connie. The Chiltern Athenaeum Trust created a booklet of some of his poetry which was published in 1992. Copyright for the booklet is held by Chiltern Athenaeum Museum 1992. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. A.W.Eustace was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederich of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth. Alfred William Eustace made a valuable contribution to the culture of 19th century Chiltern and his booklet of Selected Verse gives us an insight into life during that time.22 page booklet of Selected Verse/ A.W. Eustace of Chiltern/ 1820-1907. Printed on thick cream paper with a copy of an oval photograph of the author.a. w. eustace, selected verse, chiltern

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 509 page book of verse by William Edmondstoune Aytoun, written in the mid1800s. B&W photo of a bust of the author opposite the title page. Published and printed in 1921 by The Oxford University Press. Catalogue sticker ''2119 AYT'' on spine.William Edmondstoune Aytounbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william edmonstoune aytoun, poetry

Hallatrow was the home of Thomas Brodribb. The house is located at 6 Holroyd Street.2 page copy of birthday verses written by Thomas Brodribb of Hallatrow, 6 Holroyd Street, Studley Park in 1886. The verses celebrate his wife Emily. hallatrow - 6 holroyd street - kew )vic), historic buidlings - studley park - kew (vic)

Four pages of short verses composed by Dorothy Wells. On the cover letter signed by Elms Wells on the 14th of May, 1961 she described how Dorothy composed this poems, one a week and when Elma visited her she dictated the verses and Elma put them on paper.document

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 30 page booklet of verse by Mary Gilmore with an introduction by Capt. C. H. Peters M.C. Published in 1941 by Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne and printed by Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''22105 GIL'' on front cover.Mary Gilmorebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, mary gilmore, capt.c.h.peters, poetry

This item comes from the estates of the Misses Ardlie of Warrnambool. It belonged to Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993) who was aged 11 when she received the album. Her sisters were Olive (1905-1912) and Dorothy (1910-1993). They were the daughters of Arthur and Ethel Ardlie of Warrnambool, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnmbool lawyer, William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of John and Mary Ardlie, early settlers in Warrnambool. The Misses Ardlie lived in their early years at Aroona in Princess Street in Warrnambool. The autograph album has handwritten contributions (verse and signatures) from family members and friends and twelve signatures of cricketers from the Australian Test series of 1928-1929. These are mostly English cricketers and include the signatures of Wally Hammond, Jack Hobbs, Harold Larwood and George Duckworth.This autograph book is of considerable interest, firstly as a memento of Agnes Ardlie, a member of a prominent family in Warrnambool in the 20th century and secondly, as an item of some significance in the cricket world with its signatures of some English cricketers on tour in Australia in 1928/29.This is an autograph album with a dark red leather cover and gold writing on the front cover. Inside the cover are pages in a green mottled pattern. The other pages are mostly white or cream with some coloured pages. Some pages have handwritten verse and signatures in black and blue ink. A blue shopkeeper’s label is on the inside back page. Album Agnes M. Ardlie ‘Aroona’ Warrnambool 3.11.26 ardlie family, history of warrnambool, autographs of australian cricketers, wally hammond, george duckworth, harold larwood, jack hobbs, australian cricket team 1928-1929

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 40 page booklet of verse by Roscoe Gannon. Three copies a, b, and c. Self published in 1968 at 38 Livingstone Ave., Pymble, NSW, 2073. Catalogue stickers on front covers ''2139.1,2,3 GAN''. Handwritten in biro on title page 'With Compliments To Alec Chisholm From Roscoe Gannon'.Roscoe Gannonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, roscoe gannon, poetry

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A single typed page containing a 4 verse poem by Frank Wright signed and dated July 1967. Each line of each stanza begins in turn with a letter from Frank's name and the letters MBE.Signed and dated in pen by Frank Wright.frank wright, poem, composer, judge, conductor

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 98 page hardback book of verse by Mary Augusta Poynter (Lady Poynter). Published in 1925 by Fleming H. Revell Co. and printed in the USA. Catalogue sticker ''2087 POY'' on spine.Mary Augusta Poynterbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, mary augusta poynter, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 49 page hardback book of verse by Ian Mudie. Published in 1959 by Angus and Robertson with the assistance of the Commonwealth Literary Fund. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2006 MUD'' on spine.Ian Mudiebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, ian mudie, poetry

The card is a 21st birthday greeting from her mother and brother Alwyn. Dated 28.1.1944. Refer to document and photograph collection.Birthday greeting card. Cream cardboard with yellow ribbon bow; blue border. Four pages held by the yellow ribbon. Inside page has a printed verse and a personal greeting. Front of card has a bunch of flowers in a vase, a box of envelopes, two blue birds and a doll statue.documents, cards

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 340 page hardback book of verse on Australian themes. Published and printed in 1885 by George Robertson & Co. Melbourne. Catalogue sticker '2026 STE' on spine. Collegeii de Ormond sticker inside front cover with ''5.5.19 A Chisholm Maryborough'' handwritten in ink.J. Brunton Stephensbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, j.brunton stephens, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 96 page hardcover collection of verse and prose by C.J.Dennis. Published and printed in 1952 by Hallcraft Publishing Co. P/L., Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2070 DEN'' on spine. A newspaper article about this publication is pasted on the flyleaf, dated 19/11/52.C.J.Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, prose, poetry

Photograph, W.D.Mason Collection, Photograph of Bendigo, on page 1, showing the football ground, swimming baths, central state school, Bendigo Gaol, Over the page to page 11, is Melbourne verses St.Kilda in the VFL in year June 2, 1923, and golfing at Riversdale, Melbourne, Handicap Day.The Australasian paper.business, retail, w d mason

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 24 page booklet of Australian verse, 16 poems, by Rex Ingamells. Published in 1943 by Jindyworobak, Adelaide and printed by Economy Press, Adelaide. Catalogue sticker ''2097 ING'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on title page ''A H Chisholm from Rex Ingamells''Rex Ingamellsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rex ingamells, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 116 page soft cover book of verse by Kenneth Slessor. Published in 1962 by Angus & Robertson, Sirius Books. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2019.2 SLE'' on spine.Kenneth Slessorbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, kenneth slessor, poetry

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 426 page hardcover book of verse by various English poets (Book Two). Selected by R. P. Scott LL.D and Kath T. Wallas M.A. Published c.1920 by Blackie and Son Ltd. Catalogue sticker '2028 SCO' on spine. Some poems on contents pages have been ticked in pencil.English poetsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, r.p.scott, kath t. wallas, english poets, poetry

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 411 page hardcover book of verse by the American poet Walt Whitman. Introduction by Carl Sandburg and colour and B & W illustrations by Boardman Robinson, including a colour portrait of Whitman opposite the title page. Published in 1944 by Random House USA, the illustrated modern library. Catalogue sticker '2055 WHI' on spine.Walt Whitmanbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, walt whitman, carl sandburg, boardman robinson, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 173 page hardback collection of verse by Frank Morton. Presentation copy. B & W photo of the author opposite title page. Published by Lothian in 1916. Printed by Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd, England. Lothian's All Australian Book List at rear. (16 pages) Catalogue sticker '2003 MOR' on spineFrank Mortonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, frank morton, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 48 page hardcover book of humourous verse by J.D.G.Medley and illustrated by ''Armstrong''. Published by Melbourne University Press in 1953. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'With regards of The Author J.D.G.Medley' Catalogue sticker '2004 MED' on spine.J.D.G.Medleybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, j.d.g.medley, poetry, armstrong

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 128 page hardcover book of selected verse by Edward Harrington with an introduction by Frank E.Blake. Published in 1957 the Australasian Book Society, Melbourne and printed by Coronation Press, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker '2051 HAR' on spine.Edward Harringtonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, edward harrington, frank e.blake, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 200 page hardback collection of verse by C. J. Dennis. Glossary of Australian vernacular on last 6 pages. Published and printed by E. W. Cole, Book Arcade, Melbourne. No date indicated but could be early 1900s ? Catalogue sticker '2002 DEN' on spine. Handwritten in ink opposite contents page '' A Chisholm Maryborough''.C. J. Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 94 page hardback book of verse edited by Douglas Stewart. Coloured drawings on covers. 'Bellerive' is a nom de plume of Joseph Tishler. A drawing of his likeness is opposite title page Harry Pearce. Published in 1961 by Jacaranda Press and printed by H. Pole & Co. Pty Ltd., Brisbane. Catalogue sticker '2058 BEL' on front cover.Joseph Tishlerbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, douglas stewart, bellerive, joseph tishler, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 89 page hardcover book of verse by Mary E. Fullerton. (Author of 'Moods and Melodies'). Published by Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney J. Endacott, Melbourne in 1921. Printed by the Galleon Press, Canterbury, Victoria. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'Two voyagers good luck on sea & land Mary E Fullerton'. Catalogue sticker '2029 FUL' on spine.Mary E Fullertonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, mary e. fulleton

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 264 page hardcover book of verse by Bernard O'Dowd. B & W image of O'Dowd opposite title page with a facsimile of his signature. Introduction by Walter Murdoch M.A. Published in 1941 by Lothian and printed by Hassell Press, Adelaide. Catalogue sticker '2032 ODO' on spine. Handwritten in ink on the page after flyleaf ''With the publishers compliments and best wishes 6 Oct '41''Bernard O'Dowdbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, bernard o'dowd, walter murdoch, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 1084 page hardcover book of English verse (1250 to 1900) chosen and edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch. 883 poems. Published in 1926 by the Oxford University Press and printed by John Johnson, printer to the University. Catalogue sticker ''2122 QUI'' sticker on spine.Arthur Quiller-Couchbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, arthur quiller-couch, english verse, poetry, oxford

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 255 page hardcover book of collected verse of William Baylebridge (Memorial Edition) Volume 3. Author's revised text edited with a preface by P.R.Stephenson. Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, in 1963. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker '2102 BAY' on spine.William Baylebridgebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william baylebridge, poetry