Photograph of Jessie Gill in a Cinderella Pantomime December 1921.To dear Mrs Dorey with fondest love from Jessie. Cinderella Pantomime. 12.12.21pantomime, olinda, jessie gill, iris dorey

Tom Thumb production advertised in the Regional News Gazette local identities, misc

The Mt Beauty Drama Group held concerts/ pantomimes at the Mt Beauty Community Centre. It was a valuable social outlet for the members because at that time the only entertainment in Mount Beauty was the pictures on a Saturday night. It was also an alternative to playing sport for some. It was formed in 1958 and expanded to include 20 ladies and 8 men. It ceased in the 1970s. Ref. "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" Chapter 8, Pages 252-254.The Drama Club performed and entertained the Mt Beauty community during their leisure time during the 1950s and 1960s. It was an alternative to sport and was before tv was available. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mount Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. x6 Black and White Photos of groups of adults performing c 1950sOn the back in pencil of one photo - "AMcC Collection / Pantomime in MB Community Centre"mt beauty drama group

Produced by "Kids Show" - a ballet-pantomime . This production was first staged in 1981 and toured around Australia. The production is performed to some of George Gershwin's music.Small posterthe wonderful wizard of oz, kidshows, rex reid dance company, athenaeum theatre, pantomime

The pantomime was performed from19 December 1979 to 2 February 1980.Paper program; the program contains brief biographies and photographs of the cast.athenaeum theatre, program, cinderella, melbourne theatre company

A cream programme with blue printing. On the front cover are the words, 'Grand Pantomime 'Jack and Jill.' Dancing, Singing, Dressing, Miss E. Liddell. Story written by Mrs. Knox Walker. Special scenery and accessories by Mr. Samuel and Mr. J. Burns (School of Mines). Lighting Effects by Mr. Wenborn. Orchestra under Conductorship of Mr. G. Krost. Pianist, Miss McGauchie.' An outline of the 2 acts and a list of the characters is also on the front page. On the inside is the programme consisting of Act 1 and Act 2performing arts, elocution, drama, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, pantomime, entertainment, event, theatre, programme, program, drama, 'jack and jill', performing arts

Programme for pantomime - 'Marjorie in Wonderland'; Royal Princess Theatre, Sat 12th August 1916. In aid of the Fruit and Vegetable Fund for our Soldiers in the Trenches. Many references to those associated with performance (by name) e.g. Dresses designed and made by…; Cast of Characters …..; Flowers…. Printer: Cambridge Press. Produced by Miss Girlie Mackayorganization, business, royal princess theatre

Bendigo Performance of ''The Peking Opera Troupe of China'' in ''The Three Beatings of Tao Sanchun'' involving acting, acrobatics, music, martial arts, pantomime and dance. - two-paged Media Release (x2). With envelope containing three bromides (publicity material) and sheet with Victorian Tour performances. Held at J B Osborne Theatre.

In 1984, the Bendigo Operatic Society changed its name to the Bendigo Theatre Company. In 1989 the company produced two shows; its 84th production was "Annie Get your Gun and its 85th production was the pantomime "Cinderella". These tickets would have been for "Annie Get Your Gun" in June 1989.Bendigo Theatre Company Inc, Two Tickets, for date 15th June 1989 Seat Numbers: i9 & i10, Adult tickets Blue printed tickets with black writingtickets, bendigo theatre company

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, September 16, 2004. Young talent: a group of performers in a pantomime for Patriotic Funds. "The Magic Chain" was at the Princess Theatre in Bendigo on July 30, 1917. Pictured are Geoff Schulz, Jack Schulz, Bert Spencer, Ruth Murphy, Don Walker and Jean Walker (sitting).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Music Programme of a Musical Pantomime Extravaganza by the Bendigo Operatic Society. "Dick Whittington and His Cat," Production by Norman Lee. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12th, 13th, 14th December 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, A5 - printed in green. Programme consists of advertisements, acknowledgments, patrons, lists of people involved, background story to the musical and synopsis of scenes. music, theatre, programme

Copy of a cover from a music book No. 361 Forty Thieves Twostep & Turkey Trot. Arranged by Bert Rache. Founded on the Musical Hits in J. C. Williamson's Ltd. Pantomime Extravaganza 'Forty Thieves'. Has a round drawing of a girl with some large urns and a man in a cellar. A musical instrument leaning on a box has Published by Albert & Son Sydney, London New York. Coloured in black, white and grey. In the bottom right corner is a gruel recipe made from Nestles Milk Food.document, peter ellis collection, miss f? stephens, forty theives, sulan, my southern maid, my turkish opal, what a fool i'd be, bert rache, j c williamson's ltd, albert & son, chas a wenman, andrew maccunn, nestle's milk food

Mabel nee Abraham Rogers produced, wrote and acted for the “ Melton Amateurs” theatrical group established in 1950. The group performed Revues, Pantomimes, one and three act plays, Musical Comedy and Melodramas. In 1960 it lapsed for a time and from 1967 onwards more shows were successfully produced by Mabel. A creative producer and writer, audiences at the Melton Mechanics Institute enjoyed the performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and excerpts from the many Musicals of the era. She skillfully wrote scripts interweaving with songs and topical local dialogue successfully drawing out the talents of all the cast members. About “Melton Amateurs” and forerunners….. Melton people have always been Active in giving and enjoying Concerts and Amateur Theatricals presented by local talent. Wile is it not possible to mention everybody; names like George Gardiner, Stan Hardy, Jim Murchison, Rita Summers, Annie Riddell, Ethel MacPherson, Harold Bainbridge, Jack Mcguire, Greta Jongebloed, Mary Coburn, Elsie McCorkell, Linda Cameron, Marjorie Myers, Aggie Ross, Bob Butler, bring happy memories to older residents. Over the years, the names change, but the talent is always there, and freely used to give pleasure to others. the Caledonian Society was active about 1925. The Melton Competitions, 1937-37 were very successful and attracted much local and outside talent. The Melton Social and Dramatic Club was operative during the same years, and gave several shows. The first “Melton Amateurs” production was a Revue, in 1950. This was followed by other Reviews, Pantomimes, One-act and Three-act plays, and Musical Comedy. Do you remember Bessie, bob and Barrie Bardsley, and Shirley and Marie Jongebloed, Shirley Wallace, Bill Abraham, Joan Jenkins, Peg Arandt, Winifred Fraser and many other? "Comedy Tonight" prrogramme by the Melton Amateurslocal identities

The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Early postcard of MelbourneSepia tinted postcard of Collins Street, Melbourne, Th postcard design includes a line separating the address from the message on the reverse, which dates it after 1902. The stamp on the card is a red Victorian stamp with the head of Queen Victoria in use 1901-1911.Front title - Collins Street (looking West), Melbourne Reverse. - Mrs Garahy, Creek Parade, Clunes, Vic / Dear Mollie / All join with me in wishing you and our dear mother a very prosperous and happy New Year. I am enjoying my holidays very much. I heard Melba last week and went to the pantomime Humpty Dumpty. - it was all lovely. I’ll tell you all about them when I return to Clunes. We were all home for Xmas Day. The first time for 17 years. Fondest love. N.C. / I cut my right hand very badly last Monday and have not been able to write till today. N.C.postcards -- melbourne (vic.), collins street --- melbourne (vic)

MABEL nee ABRAHAM ROGERS 1920 - 2004 Publications: The First One Hundred Years 1870-1970 Melton State School No 430 Co Author with Edna Barrie The Mechanics [Melton] 1985 Mabel Abraham was daughter of Herbert G Abraham, Butcher of High Street Melton. She attended Melton State School from 1928 qualifying for her Merit certificate in December 1928 and continued her education at Melbourne Girls High School [soon after known as MacRobertson Girls High School] She studied piano and elocution as a school girl. Mabel was associated with many activities in the Melton community. She was a natural writer and interested in research and was committed to documenting and preserving Meltons History. Mabel produced, wrote and acted for the “ Melton Amateurs” theatrical group established in 1950. The group performed Revues, Pantomimes, one and three act plays, Musical Comedy and Melodramas. In 1960 it lapsed for a time and from 1967 onwards more shows were successfully produced by Mabel. A creative producer and writer, audiences at the Melton Mechanics Institute enjoyed the performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and excerpts from the many Musicals of the era. She skilfully wrote scripts interweaving with songs and topical local dialogue successfully drawing out the talents of all the cast members. Mabel was a member of the C.W.A. holding position of Secretary. She was a member of the Melton and District Historical Society at its inception in 1968 and was a Member of The Willows Committee of Management. She was supporter of the first historical display and the Mechanics Hall and the Historical Society Annual Art and Craft shows from 1974 until 1982. In 1961 she was involved with Melton Development Association and in 1969 with the establishment of the first “Carols by Candlelight” held in Melton. Mabel was a member Anglican Church and Committee. She was a member of the Melton Mechanics Institute and made a Trustee and Life Member in 1965. She was a member of Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee. She was Guide Leader, member of the Red Cross and School Committee. In November 1982 she was a recipient of the Annual Rotary Community Service Award for outstanding service to the Community of Melton over a prolonged time. Mabel married Eric Rogers in August 1944 the wedding reception was held at the Melton Mechanics Hall. Their are children John, Ron, Francis and Judy. The family lived in High Street Melton between the Mechanics Institute and earliest Shire Hall eastern end. Eric was grader operator on the district roads. In their latter years Mabel and Eric lived in Bacchus Marsh. Eric died in Bacchus Marsh in July 2007. Country Women's Association Melton Branch lyrics from Mabel Roger's handwritten noteslocal identities, local significant groups

15356.1 'The City Wit' directed by Kim Durban and performed by University of Ballarat Performing Arts Academy students in 2007. This play was first written by Richard Brome, c1630 and takes a cynical view of greed and money. Kim Durban has chosen to set the play in 'a fictional present , loosely influenced by pop music, glam rock, the 70's and the world of the backstage pass.' Brome's courtly world becomes a club known as 'The Presence'. Design by John Bennett, Lighting by Emma Valente, Costumes by Esther Hayes. Cast: Crasy - Peter Glennon, Jeremy - Kelly Petering, Sarpego - Sarah Douglas-Haynes, Josina-Megan Parker, Toby - Nicole O'Meara, Linsey-Wolsey - Charin Blacker, Bridget - Adam Wiliams, Sneakup - Cameron Swain, Ticket - Heath Ramsay, Lady Ticket - Naomi Logan, Rufflit - Paul Yardley, Tryman - Kelly Petering, Crack - Elise Moorhouse, Isabell/Page Boy - Lauren-Anne Kempster and Jone - Ekaterina Schukina. The programme includes a request to audience members to donate to a fund to allow the whole cast to attend a conference jointly funded by Royal Holloway College in Windsor and the University of Sheffield, where a film of this production would be shown and a paper presented by Kim Durban about the performance research for this play and on the work of Richard Brome at an academic conference in London. There is also biography on the work of Kim Durban, and a list of people making up the Creative Team. 15356.2 'The Sunny South' by George Darrell, directed by Stewart Morritt. In the Director's Notes the play is described as 'one of the best examples of the melodramatic form worldwide and it's Australian!" It has elements of pantomime, soap opera and British T.V. comedy. It contrasts grey, dull class divided England giving wat to the vivid blue skies and a more relaxed Australia. Design - John Bennett, Lighting - Emma Valente, Costumes-Esther Hayes. Cast: Matt Morley - James Parton, Worthy Chester - Juliana Clements, Ivo Carne - Charlie Ranger, Ben Brewer - Adam Camerlengo, Eli Gruo - Michael (Spank) Argus, Perfidy Pounce -Michelle Morgan, Plantagenet Smiffers - Genevieve Giuffre, Johnny Jinks - Bess Maxwell, Dick Duggan - Michael Elliott, Black Steve/Black Tracker Jim/Buttoner - Carly Grayson, Bank Teller True/Narrow Creek Joe/Bushranger - Carol Mudford, Sergeant Swoop/Monte Jack/Station Master - Rachel Potaznik, Bubs Berkley - Phoebe Appleton, Clarice Chester - Lucy Leeming and Rebecca Hann - Sam Corfield. The play consisted of Five Acts set over a period of twenty months with an interval of twenty minutes after Act Two. There is also a Directors Biography 9on the work of Stewart Morritt and a list of people in the Creative Team.An eight page program with front and back covers for two productions - 'The City Wit' by Richard Brome and 'The Sunny South' by George Darrell in a dos-a-dos format. The cover for 'The City Wit' depicts five hands reaching towards a hand holding paper money which from a blue sky with a few clouds. 'The Sunny South' depicts a person holding a suitcase with a spade attached. In the background is a London Scene, the Sydney Opera House and a three light pole lantern coach light. The University of Ballarat logo is in the right hand bottom corner of both covers.the sunny south, george darrell, stewart morritt, john bennett, emma valente, esther hayes, the city wit, richard brome, kim durban, peter glennon, kelly petering, sarah douglas-haynes, bessie allira holland, megan parker, nicole o'meara, charin blacker, adam williams, cameron swain, heath ramsay, naomi logan, paul yardley, elise moorhouse, lauren-anne kempster, ekaterina schukina, royal holloway college, gavin nash, james parton, juliana clements, charlie ranger, adam camerlengo, michael (spank) argus, michelle morgan, genevieve giuffre, bess maxwell, michael elliot, carly grayson, carol mudford, rachel potaznik, phoebe appleton, lucy leeming, sam corfield

Chu Chin Chow, Bendigo Operatic Society, opening 10th November, 1961 for six nights. Bendigo Operatic Society. President: Mr J McK. Cannon, Vice-President: Mr C Bubb, Secretary: Mr G Dart, Subscription Secretary: Mrs J Cannon, Treasurer: Mr RB Ralph, Committee: Mrs W Brown, Mrs J Smyth, Mrs W E Wright, Messes O Hamilton & M Welch, Messrs A Annison, B Thomas & L Spencely. President's Message Since its formation in 1952, the Bendigo Operatic Society has presented 23 well-known Musical Comedies, Pantomimes, and a Revue. . . Notes and photographs on Robert Watson, Sawn Beckwith, Valerie McCracken, Leonard Carr, Max O'Loghen, Carol McKenzie, Fred Trewarne, Max Beckwith, Olive Hamilton, John Stephens, Charles Phillips, Ferd Lorenz, Victor White, Peter Houston, Reg Boromeo, Joan Heard, Patricia Lyon, Miss M Welch, Mrs P House. Musical Numbers. . . Synopsis of Scenes. . . Bendigo Concert Orchestra Violins - Miss A McNair (Leader), Mesdames A Bolton, A Faulds, C Messer, F Robbins, J Weldon, Dr, J Borema, Messrs R Charlett, Dr Gault, Messrs C Gill, J Jordan, I Lacey, O Turner. Violas - Mr E Jarrett, Mr S McNeill, Mrs J Pinder. Cello - Mrs C Bubb, Miss L Slade, Mrs J Borema, Mr A Rutland. Bass - Mr C Hargreaves, Mr T French. Flutes - Mr C Bubb, Master D Bubb. Oboe - Mrs S Willis. Clarinets - Mr J McKay, Mr R Holyoake. Bassoon - Mr S Anderson. Trumpet - Mr B Armstrong, N Pearce. Trombone - Mr A Martin, Mr E Washington. Horn - Mr R Perry. Tympani - Mr J Allen. Bendigo Operatic Society presents by permission of Samuel French (Aust.) Ltd. Chu Chin Chow a Norman Lee Production. Told by Oscar Asche. Set to music by Fredric Norton. Dramatic Personnel - Robert Watson, Max Beckwith, Fred Trewarne, Leonard Carr, John Stephens, Charles Phillips, Ferd Lorenz, Peter Houston, Reg Boromeo, Victor White, Dawn Beckwith, Carol McKenzie, Valerie McCracken, Olive Hamilton, Joan Heard, Patricia Lyon. Ladies of the Ensemble - Kath Alexander, Bernice Boromeo, Joan Crane, Edna Faderson, Edith Glen, Wendy Griffiths, Joan Head, Emily Houston, Shirley Levers, Pat Lyon, Pat McCracken, Margery Reed, Ellen Stephens, Norma Trewarne. Gentlemen of the Ensemble - Alfred Annison, Ian Beckwith, Denis Cremin, Roy Cronin, Gerald Gleeson, Peter Houston, Ferd Lorenz, Keith Millar, Kenneth Nicholls, Robert Nicholls, Eric Pollock, Daryl Walker, Victor White. Ballet - Joan Harding, Shirley Harding, Jean McClellan, Kaye Miller, Carol O'Sullivan, Rosalie Panozza, Bronwen Townsend, Marion Weigard, Shirley Williams, Annette Wilson, Bill Arthur, Peter Houston. Musical Director: Mr Max O'Loghlen, Society Pianist: Mrs P House, Stage Manager: Mr Murray McGrath, Ballet Mistress and Asst. Stage Manager: Miss M Welch, Wardrobe Committee: Miss M Welch, Mrs P Lyons, Mrs N Lindrea, Mrs M Jarvis, Mrs A Annison, Mrs S Richardson. Publicity: Mrs J Smyth and Mr B Thomas. Scenery & Art Work: Messrs. N Cronin & A Watkins. Make-up: Mesdames E Wright & Miss S Cannon. House Manager: Mr B Searle. In Retrospect In mid 1952, a distinguished man arrived in Bendigo and interested several citizens, including Dr. P Goodman, the President of the Musical Advancement Society, in the formation of a Company for the production of Musical Comedy. The meeting was called at the home of Mr Fred Bush, and a group of enthusiasts made the acquaintance of Mr Norman Lee, our producer and sequently the M.A.S. and several leading citizens, sponsored the first production, by subscribing funds for initial expenses. From such humble beginning, our present Society originated. Mr Cyril Cyril Warne was appointed Musical Director, Mrs Phyllis House, Pianist, and Miss Madge Welch, Ballet Mistress. During the Season of ''Chu Chin Chow,'' the Society will stage its 100th performance - indeed an outstanding feat in such a brief history. Looking back it is interesting to recall the 23 shows which are included, and the productions are- (listing of productions included in program). Next Productions. . . Acknowledgements: 3BO, Bendigo Advertiser, Mr N Cronin, Mesdames C Neilson & T Lambert for Art Work, Messrs L Spencely, D Cremin & J Cannon for Scenery & Carpentry. Miss M Welch for use of Studio, Make-up Staff, Back Stage Staff, Front of House Management Usherettes and Programme Sellers. Advertisements: Martin Washington, Photographers, Bendigo. Hanro. Markings on front cover in black pen, Capital Theatre.Cambridge Press, Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, chu chin chow, bendigo operatic society, 10th november, 1961. president: mr j mck. cannon, vice-president: mr c bubb, secretary: mr g dart, subscription secretary: mrs j cannon, treasurer: mr rb ralph, committee: mrs w brown, mrs j smyth, mrs w e wright, messes o hamilton & m welch, messrs a annison, b thomas & l spencely. president's message formation1952, bendigo operatic society has presented 23 musical comedies, pantomimes, and a revue. . . notes and photographs robert watson, sawn beckwith, valerie mccracken, leonard carr, max o'loghen, carol mckenzie, fred trewarne, max beckwith, olive hamilton, john stephens, charles phillips, ferd lorenz, victor white, peter houston, reg boromeo, joan heard, patricia lyon, miss m welch, mrs p house. musical numbers. . . synopsis of scenes. . . bendigo concert orchestra violins - miss a mcnair (leader), mesdames a bolton, a faulds, c messer, f robbins, j weldon, dr, j borema, messrs r charlett, dr gault, messrs c gill, j jordan, i lacey, o turner. violas - mr e jarrett, mr s mcneill, mrs j pinder. cello - mrs c bubb, miss l slade, mrs j borema, mr a rutland. bass - mr c hargreaves, mr t french. flutes - mr c bubb, master d bubb. oboe - mrs s willis. clarinets - mr j mckay, mr r holyoake. bassoon - mr s anderson. trumpet - mr b armstrong, n pearce. trombone - mr a martin, mr e washington. horn - mr r perry. tympani - mr j allen. samuel french (aust.) ltd. chu chin chow a norman lee production. told by oscar asche. set to music by fredric norton. dramatic personnel - robert watson, max beckwith, fred trewarne, leonard carr, john stephens, charles phillips, ferd lorenz, peter houston, reg boromeo, victor white, dawn beckwith, carol mckenzie, valerie mccracken, olive hamilton, joan heard, patricia lyon. ladies of the ensemble - kath alexander, bernice boromeo, joan crane, edna faderson, edith glen, wendy griffiths, joan head, emily houston, shirley levers, pat lyon, pat mccracken, margery reed, ellen stephens, norma trewarne. gentlemen of the ensemble - alfred annison, ian beckwith, denis cremin, roy cronin, gerald gleeson, peter houston, ferd lorenz, keith millar, kenneth nicholls, robert nicholls, eric pollock, daryl walker, victor white. ballet - joan harding, shirley harding, jean mcclellan, kaye miller, carol o'sullivan, rosalie panozza, bronwen townsend, marion weigard, shirley williams, annette wilson, bill arthur, peter houston. musical director: mr max o'loghlen, society pianist: mrs p house, stage manager: mr murray mcgrath, ballet mistress and asst. stage manager: miss m welch, wardrobe committee: miss m welch, mrs p lyons, mrs n lindrea, mrs m jarvis, mrs a annison, mrs s richardson. publicity: mrs j smyth and mr b thomas. scenery & art work: messrs. n cronin & a watkins. make-up: mesdames e wright & miss s cannon. house manager: mr b searle. in mid 1952, arrived in bendigo dr. p goodman, the president of musical advancement society, formation of a company musical comedy. mr fred bush, mr norman lee, m.a.s.. society originated. mr cyril cyril warne musical director, mrs phyllis house, pianist, miss madge welch, ballet mistress. during the season of ''chu chin chow, '' the society will stage its 100th performance. recall the 23 shows. acknowledgements: 3bo, bendigo advertiser, mr n cronin, mesdames c neilson & t lambert messrs l spencely, d cremin & j cannon for scenery & carpentry. miss m welch.. advertisements: martin washington. hanro. capital theatre. chu chin chow, bendigo operatic society, 10th november, 1961. president: mr j mck. cannon, vice-president: mr c bubb, secretary: mr g dart, subscription secretary: mrs j cannon, treasurer: mr rb ralph, committee: mrs w brown, mrs j smyth, mrs w e wright, messes o hamilton & m welch, messrs a annison, b thomas & l spencely. president's message formation1952, bendigo operatic society has presented 23 musical comedies, pantomimes, and a revue. . . notes and photographs robert watson, sawn beckwith, valerie mccracken, leonard carr, max o'loghen, carol mckenzie, fred trewarne, max beckwith, olive hamilton, john stephens, charles phillips, ferd lorenz, victor white, peter houston, reg boromeo, joan heard, patricia lyon, miss m welch, mrs p house. musical numbers. . . synopsis of scenes. . . bendigo concert orchestra violins - miss a mcnair (leader), mesdames a bolton, a faulds, c messer, f robbins, j weldon, dr, j borema, messrs r charlett, dr gault, messrs c gill, j jordan, i lacey, o turner. violas - mr e jarrett, mr s mcneill, mrs j pinder. cello - mrs c bubb, miss l slade, mrs j borema, mr a rutland. bass - mr c hargreaves, mr t french. flutes - mr c bubb, master d bubb. oboe - mrs s willis. clarinets - mr j mckay, mr r holyoake. bassoon - mr s anderson. trumpet - mr b armstrong, n pearce. trombone - mr a martin, mr e washington. horn - mr r perry. tympani - mr j allen. samuel french (aust.) ltd. chu chin chow a norman lee production. told by oscar asche. set to music by fredric norton. dramatic personnel - robert watson, max beckwith, fred trewarne, leonard carr, john stephens, charles phillips, ferd lorenz, peter houston, reg boromeo, victor white, dawn beckwith, carol mckenzie, valerie mccracken, olive hamilton, joan heard, patricia lyon. ladies of the ensemble - kath alexander, bernice boromeo, joan crane, edna faderson, edith glen, wendy griffiths, joan head, emily houston, shirley levers, pat lyon, pat mccracken, margery reed, ellen stephens, norma trewarne. gentlemen of the ensemble - alfred annison, ian beckwith, denis cremin, roy cronin, gerald gleeson, peter houston, ferd lorenz, keith millar, kenneth nicholls, robert nicholls, eric pollock, daryl walker, victor white. ballet - joan harding, shirley harding, jean mcclellan, kaye miller, carol o'sullivan, rosalie panozza, bronwen townsend, marion weigard, shirley williams, annette wilson, bill arthur, peter houston. musical director: mr max o'loghlen, society pianist: mrs p house, stage manager: mr murray mcgrath, ballet mistress and asst. stage manager: miss m welch, wardrobe committee: miss m welch, mrs p lyons, mrs n lindrea, mrs m jarvis, mrs a annison, mrs s richardson. publicity: mrs j smyth and mr b thomas. scenery & art work: messrs. n cronin & a watkins. make-up: mesdames e wright & miss s cannon. house manager: mr b searle. in mid 1952, arrived in bendigo dr. p goodman, the president of musical advancement society, formation of a company musical comedy. mr fred bush, mr norman lee, m.a.s.. society originated. mr cyril cyril warne musical director, mrs phyllis house, pianist, miss madge welch, ballet mistress. during the season of ''chu chin chow, '' the society will stage its 100th performance. recall the 23 shows. acknowledgements: 3bo, bendigo advertiser, mr n cronin, mesdames c neilson & t lambert messrs l spencely, d cremin & j cannon for scenery & carpentry. miss m welch.. advertisements: martin washington. hanro. capital theatre.

The Community Centre was built in the early 1950’s as an all-purpose hall for the social and recreational use of the workers and families employed on the Victorian state government Kiewa Hydro-electric scheme. The hall was originally called Mt Beauty Recreation Centre and later changed to Mt Beauty Community Centre. It has been the heart of the community for over 65 years and had a heritage listing put on it around the year 2000. The Alpine Shire secured a heritage grant and the hall was restored to its former glory in 2000. In heritage circles it is claimed that the hall is the best example of a 1950’s construction town community hall, which is still functioning anywhere in AustraliaThe Community Centre was and is a very important part of life in the small remote community of Mount Beauty and a range of activities have taken place in the Community Centre over the past 65 years- Picture theatre; Dances and balls; A physical education and boxing club run by Alex McCollough for 30 years; School and social club concerts; Girls gymnastics; Drama group productions, revues and pantomimes; Callisthetics and ballet; Badminton; Wedding receptions and birthday parties; Music festival events; Staging area in times of natural disaster; The library for many years; Shire and community meetings; Secondary College gymnasium for many years and shelter for the Community Market in inclement weather 1 – 1972 specifications for colour scheme of original Mt Beauty Recreation centre, Typed on buff foolscap paper with small colour swatches and letter of explanation to Mr A.J. McCullough. 2 – Set of 10 colour photographs of the upgrade and extension to Mt Beauty Community Centre undertaken in 2000. Photos mounted 2 to a page on blue copy paper. 3. Second copy of No.1 above. Also - typed A4 sheet re history of "The Mount Beauty Community Centre"1 – Header on pages-Mate’s Colour Bar Personal Colour Scheme for Recreation Centre Mt Beauty Vic. 21/3/62. Accompanying letter to A.J McCullough signed by Colour Consultant Ena Chatuein 2. First page of photos, written in black felt marker – Mt Beauty Community Centre 30/11/00 mt beauty, community centre