The Victorian Amateur Cinema Society created this scrapbook for Mrs Olive Hamilton in 1954. Mrs Hamilton was an Emerald local who was an official photographer for the 1954 Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth II. Mrs Hamilton (with the help of Mr Hamilton as film producer) created the ‘Vivat Regina’ film to document the 1954 Royal Visit. The film was shown by the couple around Australia for those to enjoy who could not experience the visit first-hand. After this film tour, the scrapbook was then gifted to Mrs Hamilton as a memento of the official events, dignitaries and audiences associated with the tour. On Mrs Hamilton’s death, this scrapbook, along with other associated material, was donated to the Emerald Museum.. Although scrapbooks are commonly found in museum collections, this is a rare example for its type, containing newspaper and magazine clippings of the 1954 Royal Visit that are not found in other collections. Together with other Olive Hamilton material in the collection, the scrapbook has a high interpretive capacity, by contributing to the Museum’s purpose of presenting the stories of important individuals from the Emerald community throughout its history. Scrap book contains a working record of the Hamilton's documentary making. The contents document the various screening venues, endorsements and accolades given to Olive (mostly) and William Hamilton. It should be noted that signatures of important persons are within this album.The scrapbook is of historic, artistic and social significance. It contains a record of Olive Hamilton’s working life as an official photographer of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1954 Royal Visit, an important historical event given Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch to ever visit Australia. The scrapbook holds social significance as a record of the Royal Family’s importance to the Australian public at the time. This is demonstrated through the large number and types of places the scrapbook toured, as well as the diversity of people who contributed to the book. The scrapbook holds artistic significance by celebrating photography as an art form, in particular some of the many photographs taken by Olive Hamilton during the 1954 Royal Visit and on other occasions. It is also socially significant to the Emerald community as a record of the contribution to Australian history made by an Emerald resident.This hard cover scrapbook is bound in deep red velvet. It has 165 pages, several of which are bookmarked by yellow, red and pink ribbon. Its first page reads ‘in appreciation this book was presented to Mrs Olive Hamilton of Emerald by the Victorian Amateur Cine Society at the screening of Vivat Regina in appreciation of her services on behalf of the society, signed President, Secretary, 1954’. The scrapbook pages contain a mixture of ‘visitor book’ style accolades written in pen, along with newspaper clippings, invites and other cut outs that have been stuck on the pages using glue or tape.Front page: Victorian Amateur Cine. Society in appreciation. This book was presented to Mrs. Olive Hamilton of Emerald by the Victorian Amateur Cine. Society of the screening of 'Vivat Regina' in appreciation of her services on behalf of the society signed by the President, Secretary 1954.mrs. olive hamilton, william hamilton, silver wells, victorian amateur cine. society, vivat regina, royal tour 1954

The projector was used by Olive Hamilton for both 8 and 16mm film. Olive was president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary.The projector is historically and socially significant as it was used by Olive HamiltonBolex Cinema Paillard G816 8/16mm Projector, serial no 217891. including black covered wooden carry case , spare lens, spare reels and parts case containing 16mm gate and film guides.DANGER DO NOT USE This projector does NOT meet required electrical safety standardsbolex, projector, olive, hamilton

The projector was used by Olive Hamilton for both 8 and 16mm film. Olive was president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary.The projector is historically and socially significant as it was used by Olive HamiltonProjector, Hanimex Dual Matic 500 Standard 8mm / Super 8mmcleaned oiled electrical check OK 27/10/01hanimex, projector, olive, hamilton

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The case is historically and socially significant as Olive Hamilton was a prominent local.Wood framed cloth covered photographic slide carry case with two lids capable of holding 300 slides. Main body coloured blue and lids coloured brown with two unused 'Slide file sheets. inner surface of both lids have 'silver' projection screens.slide, case, olive hamilton, silver springs lodge

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it documents the entrance to Emerald Lake Park.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting road to Emerald Lake in Autumn, Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “1” and “MAY 71M”. Written “Autumn Rd. To Lake”transparency, slide, olive, hamilton, emerald, lake

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents William Hamilton attending a ceremony at Government House.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting William Hamilton and the then Governor of Victoria in the grounds of Government House. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “6” and “MAR53M”. Written “Bill Hamilton + H.E. Gov. at House” “HE + W.J.H.”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, governent house

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it documents the entrance to Emerald Lake Park.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Elm tree at Emerald Lake Park in autumn. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “7”, written “Autumn Tree Elm Lake Emerald”transparency, slide, olive, hamilton, emerald, lake, tree, elm

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents the visit of Governor Delacombe of Victoria to Belgrave for the opening of Puffing Billy.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting visit of then Governor to Belgrave. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “16” , “MAR64M”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor, puffing, billy

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents The visit of the then Governor of Victoria to Belgrave for the opening of Puffing Billy.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Govenor Delacombe at opening of Puffing Billy. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “17” and “MAR64M”. Written “Delecomb – Gov. Belgrade. Puffing – Opening”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor, puffing, billy

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents The visit of the then Governor of Victoria to BelgraveColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting visit of then Governor to Belgrave. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “18” and “MAR64M”. written “ Gov. at Belgravetransparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents The visit of the then Governor of Victoria to BelgraveColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting visit of then Governor to Belgrave. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “22” , “MAR64M” and “A99455”. written “Rohan Delecombe Belgrave”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents The visit of the then Governor of Victoria to BelgraveColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting visit of then Governor to Belgrave. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “23” and “MAR64M” . Written “Govenor Delecombe Belgrave”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it depicts Virgina Ingram a local resident.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting a girl holding a doll under an umbrella. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “32” and “JAN”. Written “Virginiatransparency, slide, olive, hamilton, emerald, virginia, ingram

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it depicts June Round, a friend of Olive's posing in front of a tree at Emerald Lake.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting a woman in front of a tree at Emerald Lake. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “20” and APR 53M”, written “June Round Lake” , Lake is in a different hand and pen.transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, emerald, lake

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it depicts Mary Alsop a local resident.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Mary Alsop in a garden. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “30” and “JAN 71M”, written “Mary A. Garden”

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it depicts a wedding group of the Alsop family local residents.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting wedding group. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “15” and “66MII”, written “Group Alsop Wedding”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, alsop, wedding

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents the visit of Governor Delacombe of Victoria to Belgrave for the opening of Puffing Billy.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting group of children preparing for Governor Delacombe's Visit to Belgrave for opening of Puffing Billy. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “14”, “Mar 64M” and “A99455”, written “Belgrave 1”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor, puffing, billy

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents the visit of Governor Delacombe of Victoria to Belgrave for the opening of Puffing Billy.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Governor Delacombe's Visit to Belgrave for opening of Puffing Billy. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “24” and “MAR 64M”, written “Governor Delecombe Belgrave”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, belgrave, govenor, puffing, billy

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it depicts Olive and William Hamilton.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Olive and William Hamilton at a gathering. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “14” and “72M2”, written “Mr”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Olive Hamilton attending a ceremony at Government House.Colour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Olive Hamilton at the grounds of Government House. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “17”. Written “Olive Garden Party Govt House 1963”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, governent house

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Olive HamiltonColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Olive Hamilton Kodachrome transparency.Writen “Olive Hamilton”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Olive HamiltonColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Olive Hamilton Kodachrome transparency.Writen “Olive Hamilton”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Jenny Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Jenny Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “2” and “May 71M5”, written “Jenny Searle”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, jenny

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Jenny Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Jenny Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “1” and “May 71M5”, written “Jenny Searle”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, jenny

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Jenny Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Jenny Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “3” and May 71M5”, written “Jenny Searle”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, jenny

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Jenny and Jenny Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Jenny and Jannet Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “4” and May 71M5”, written “Jenny – Janet Searle”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, jenny, jannet

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Sue Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Sue Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “4” and “Apr 71M1”, written “C.V.Mauve - Sue”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, sue

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Sue Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Sue Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “7” and “Apr 71M1”, written “Sue”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, sue

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically and socially significant as it documents Jannet Searle. The Searle family are prominent members of the Emerald CommunityColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting Jannet Searle. Kodachrome transparency.Stamped “9” and “Apr 71M1”, written “Janet Searle”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, searle, jannet