Two typed copies of notes titled 'Theatre on the Goldfields' by Mr. Frank Cusack. Notes mention the early theatres on the Goldfields, the actors, actresses and singers, owners and places where the theatres were. Also mentioned are some of the plays that were performed.entertainment, theatre, bendigo, theatre on the goldfields, mr frank cusack, john hawkins, bulwer lytton, 'lady of lyons', the theatre royal, gregg, yates, stark, carncross's royal exchange restaurant, the argus, the casion, charles thatcher, burton's theatre, c h rignold, george rignold, royal victoria theatre, the princess, the criterion, walsh and fawcett, george fawcett rowe, fawcett rowe, lola montez, henry coleman, madame carilly, the advertiser, victoria reef, william kelly, g v brooke, burralls assembly rooms, nicholls assembly rooms, royal hotel, shamrock concert hall, bendigo hotel, billy heffernan, john crowely, mrs hancock, miss urie, m langlaise, sarah flower, madame caradine, thatcher the inimitable, greville, joe small, fanny young, frank varley, hugh anderson, porter's stars of the australian stage and screen, abbott, lyceum theatre, mr & mrs robe, robert heir, g w daniels, bendigo histrionic club, carrick club, 'the old curiosity shop', benjamin farjeon or b l farjeon, louis quatorze, robert younge, woolridge's eagle saloon, fry's troupe, coleman's rotunda theatre, old house, rainer's ethipian serenaders, jacobs, mrs macgowan, the golden age, foos & fitzgerald, madame arnati, gibson, pearsons harmonic hall, london hotel, little joe and the comical wonder, pick and shovel, united states hotel, john hunter kerr, marsh troupe, lyster opera co, miss avonia jones, cobb & co, billy heffernan, shamrock hotel, st james hall, crowley, royal princess theatre, offenbach's duchess of gerolstein, james cassius williamson, maggie moore, hal porter, grattan riggs co, garner, musgrove, george rignold, bland holt, harry rickards, london gaiety co, alfred dampier, dan barry co, harold stephen, coghill brothers, paine, waterman & balfe, the australian bijou opera co, williamson & musgrove's royal opera co, nellie stewart, the alfred dampier co, ward lyons dramatic co, george darrell, william elton, charles arnold's co, masonic theatre, the capital), the bendigo dramatic society, the bendigo glee club, the bendigo amateur dramatic club, bendigo orchestra, bendigo liedertafel, alice crawford, wilson barrett co, ernest toy, emily dyason, gertrude alger, william murdoch, a c bartleman, madame benda, amy and eileen castles, erna mueller, madame bertha rossow, e a bindley, kate samuels, jan kubelik

'Theatre on the Goldfields'' - paper by Frank Cusack. Two versions of this paper - an incomplete version (foolscap) of 6 pages and full version (A4) with pencilled annotations (19 pp). (Incomplete version covers pages to p11). Reference to Theatre Royal; Yates (lessee); Gregg (lessee); Carcross's Royal Exchange Restaurant; Wright's tent theatre; Victorian saloon; Sydenham Gardens; Burton's Circus; C H Rignold; Royal Victoria Theatre; Princess Theatre; Criterion Hotel; Fawcett Rowe; Lola Montez; Criterion Theatre; Henry Coleman; G V Brooke; Burralls Assembly Rooms; Nicholls Assembly Rooms; Shamrock Concert Hall; Bendigo Hotel; Billy Heffernon; John Crowley; Thatcher; Greville; Joe Small; Fanny Young; Frank Varley; Lyceum Theatre; Haymarket; Bendigo Histrionic Club; Garrick Club; Sandhurst Philharmonic Society; Abbott; new Lyceum theatre; Richard Younge; opera house; St. James Hall; Royal Princess Theatre; Masonic Theatre; Bendigo Dramatic Society; Bendigo Glee Club; Bendigo Amateur Dramatic Club; Bendigo Orchestra; Bendigo Liedertafel; Alice Crawford; Conservatorium of Music; E A Bindley.Frank Cusackentertainment, theatre, history, frank cusack, royal theatre, wrights tent theatre, burtons circus, c. h. rignold, burralls assembley rooms, nicholls assembley rooms, shamrock concert hall, garrick club, st james hall, royal princess theatre, alice crawford, lyceum theatre. e a bindley.

Articles by Lucy Hill: Theatre on the goldfileds, the first 50 yearsdocument, lucy hill collection - from the manuscript of the late lucy hill and published in the bendigo advertiser - compiled by john hattam

Taken in 1924, depicted are eleven young men dressed in school uniform attire standing in the playground of Beechworth State School. This group of young men were part of a farcical play titled "School Days" as part of Beechworth State School Concert series. Beechworth Primary School (formally known as Beechworth State School) was constructed in 1875 by architect Henry Bastow (1839 - 1920). Bastow was the chief architect and surveyor for the Victorian Government’s Department of Education. During his chiefship, over six-hundred schools were constructed across the state which was in response to the Victoria’s Education Act of 1872 legislating free, compulsory, and secular education. Performances such as this “School Days” play were common forms of entertainment within Beechworth up into the early twentieth century. This stems from the goldrush period in Beechworth (1852-1866) when travelling entertainers would tour the goldfields offering performances in singing, acting and circus tricks. These were usually held in a local pub or designated concert spaces, such as the Star Theatre in Beechworth. Entertainment offerings begun to slow down mid-twentieth century when the population begun to dwindle. Many locals took up this responsibility and put on their own plays and shows across the town. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of entertainment activities held at the Beechworth School during the early twentieth century. It also demonstrates how students engaged with their school outside of their regular schoolwork. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board. Obverse: W.Howes / Beechworth Concert Party 1924 / State School / Beechworth Cyril Smith (Squidgy) / Keith Prowse / Bill Howes / J. Warde / J. Heatherly (Jumbo) / Gea Foster / B. Shallard (Shinky) / A. Foster / Ernie Smith / Jerry Burns / Ted Warden / School Master / Geo Foster in a Farscial Play “School Days” / Reverse: A03065 / 1997.2520 / 79.19.1 / school uniform, beechworth school, school days", concert series., henry bastow, beechworth primary school, victorian government’s department of education, education, victoria’s education act of 1872, beechworth state school

The various map extract showed the position of the German Control of Europe at the point of time in 1944 and April 1945 near the end. Was for general issue at a time when Allied Forces were on top moving towards German lines.Yellow faded paper, black writing and b & W photos. 1. Four page extract from Newspaper "The Sun" with centre pages having a detailed map of the European Theatre of War dated 11 April 1945. front and Back pages covering normal news items. 2. Four page extract from "The Sun" newspaper giving a phasing of German control of Europe over period of War and a detailed map of position as at 5th August 1944. Final page lists key dates in the history of the War.1. Map headed "The Crumbling German Empire 1939-45". 2. Maps headed "The War Map".ww2, europe, maps, newspapers

Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Series of 16 colour enhanced photos various sizes of Japan. Eight have a text on the front cover or rear. Eight are of different buildings and place.On rear, "Sacred Cam at Shinto festival" "Aerial view Marunouchi the business centre of Tokyo" "Akamon (entrance) of Imperial Palace" On rear, "Entrance to Palace Tokyo" "Bridge Mijyubashi in Tokyo" "-abukiza (Theatre)"photographs, bcof, japan

Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W, colour enhanced of scenes and buildings in Japan all various sizes.1 & 2. Osaka Castle. 3. Bridge at Arashiyama near Kyoto. 4. Itsukushima Jimja shrine at Miyajima. 5 & 6 Hsukushima floating Torri Gate. 7. Miyajima. 8. Wagoga castle. 9. Inuyama Castle at River Kiso. 10. Torri Gate at Yosukuni Shrine. 11. Amakusa Islands. 12. Deer Park at Nara. 13. Kinkaku-ji or Golden gate Shrine in Kyoto. 14. Temple in Kyoto. 15. Kyogoka (Theatre street) Kyoto. photographs, bcof, japan

Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W various sizes, some have inscriptions on some none at all. Eight re British, American general Hospital buildings. Eight re bombing of Tokyo. Two of Tokyo. One, BCOF House. One, Ebasui Camp Tokyo. Three, Places in Meijo, Two, Ginza Crossing & Tokyo PX Three, Hibiya area. Three, Imperial Buildings. Seven, Theatres and Buildings. Sixteen, General Buildings and views, no text.photographs, bcof, tokyo

The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal

The British War Medal 1914-20 was iInstituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux, 27 April, 1918. The British War Medal completes a trio of medals awarded to Lieut. E. S. Holgate, including the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The British War Medal is round and made of cupro-nickel. It features the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of purple. The colours have no particular significance. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. Inscribed around outer edge of obverse: 'GEORGEIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:' Impressed around edge of medal: 'LIEUT.E.S.HOLGATE. A.I.F.' Inscribed on the reverse '1914 1918'medal, 1918, world war 1, british war medal, w w 1, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate e s, holgate medal

Lisa Widdop (16/07/1971-18/01/2024) was an "artist, painter, creator of many things, connoisseur of small and precious things" Quote from her memorial card. Lisa was an alumni of Federation University. Lisa was also a passionate member of OZACT - a touring theatre company dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible to con temporary Australian audiences with performances in Southern Australia's outdoor landscapes. Lisa was involved in management, designing of props, costumes and production of these performances.Coloured prints on black backgrounds.1 Pussy-cat, pussy-cat where have you been? I've been to London to see the Queen. Pussy-cat, pussy-cat what did you there? I ate a chili right under her chair.

Full size newspaper, printed in black ink, stories about the war, photographs. A full page “Peace” advert from the Beehive Store. A “Peace” advert from Myers and from McClures. Women’s wartime work. A photograph of the inside of the All Saints Cathedral, Bendigo. What’s on at the theatres (3 Theatres) and radio 3bo broadcasting. 16 Pages issue NR27,918end ww2, bendigo, bendigo advertiser

Special Invitation issued to various parties for a Presentation Parade on 7th Dec 1976 which is 35th Anniversary of start of Pacific Theatre of WW2.White card with gold coloured RACT emblem and Invitation writing in blue.Emblem of RACT on front with invite from 15th Tpt Coy Commanding Officer to attend Presentation Parade at Stawell Training Depot at 8 pm on Tues Dec 7, 1976.passchendaele barracks trust collection., invitation

.1) Ticket into the “Palace Theatre on a Wednesday. .2) rail ticket from “Spencer street to McLeod”. Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2.1) Ticket, off white paper, print in black, stamped in purple,, hand written in blue pencil, ticket No 4172. .2) Ticket, Railway, card, reddish colour, 2nd class, all print in black & red, ticket No 02236, stamped on rear.>1) purple stamped, “9 Dec 1944”, in blue, “W 14”.tickets, rail, theatre

A printed magazine of the Ballarat Teachers' College, including a number of black and white photographs. ballarat teachers' college, extra muros, sport, tennis team, hocket team, maclean, ballarat east town hall, theatre, romantic age, athletics, swimming, colin inglis, alex coto, m. fogarty, gladys dunstan, thomas ryan, m.e. bainbridge, nancy larkan, alex a. brown, a.m. kerr, r.w. johnston, r. southwell, m. graham, m.m. o'callaghan, w.j. braden, m. quin, anne vickers, gregor c. mcleod, hazel j. henderon, claire davey, jess higgins, dot watson, c. mccullough, ronnie mcmahon, g. ingpen, m. connolly, w. sudholz, g. turner, norman povey, c. kirk, a. curtis, doris roscoli, kitty kelly, alfred dixon, d.r. anderson, keith m. johnson, arthur h. bryant, m.j. drummond, norna nevett, l.j. miles, dougles mcdowell, m.g. boucher, e.b. tregonning, h.p. doyle, edward russell, lorna mitchell, mac kerrmann, mildred coad, lurline f. desailly, rosa m. fraser, ann saligari, jean baily, meg arnott, r. mcinerny, a.b. stearn

Images of movie projections equipment in an old photographic envelope from Herschell's Melbournetheatre, movie, herschells, projections

Photograph of Engineering students. .1 - Two males at a vibrations test set-up .2 - Two males at a 'heat transfer in ducts' apparatus .3 - Three males at a presentatoin and audience in a lecture theatre. .4 - A female and male at a compression testing machine.engineering, compression testing machine, mount helen laboratory, student activity

The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star

.1) War damage Albert .2) War damage Albert .3) War damage Albert .4) Village scene Native .5) British soldiers in dug outs, colour .6) War damage Hotel De Ville Arras The cards are part of a collection re J S HOWLETT. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .6) Photo cards of war damage at various sites in different theatres of war.Postcards written in either ink or pencil.documents, postcards, military history, bombardment damage, ruins

Belt belonged to William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Khaki webbing belt with connecting brass buckle. Hand written in dark ink: Signature of Greenman W H, & names/places of theatres of war where he served in the Pacific.webbing belts, eqyuipment

Air Publication 1548 detailing the responsibilities of air crew in case of becoming POWs. Warning on pamphlet states that it must not be taken into the air. Pamphlet was for use in the European theatre only. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) & .2) The Responsibilities of a Prisioner of War. Light brown card pamphlet folded into 3 sections. Printing in black type front / back..1) Top LH corner of front handwritten in pencil: P/O Daveypow’s, responsibilities off

Newspaper written in German detailing Allied bombing raids on German factories and victories in other theatres including North Africa. The paper is Allied propaganda aimed at Germany. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Four page newspaper with black type with black and white photographs and diagrams, information is written in GermanTop of page, “Nuremberg 30/31 - 3 - 44”propaganda, allied bombing raids, german