Historical information

Concerts were a fundraiser that the Association for the Advancement of the Blind first introduced in 1900, based upon the experiences of the RVIB concert tours that Tilly Aston had participated in whilst attending the school. Initially not as successful as hoped, they were re-introduced in 1911 and soon became a regular fundraiser for the fledgling organisation. This undated handbill lists the acts and the ticket seller for one such performance, possibly around 1923.

Physical description

Long paper sheet with printing on one side

Inscriptions & markings

The Most Popular Company on Tour
Blind Variety Entertainers
will visit here Thur May 28
The following Up-to-date Artists will appear
Norman Leslie comedian
Charles Bennett welcome reappearance of the famous Blind Tenor and Pianist
T.H. Andrew welcome reappearance of Blind Instrumentalist
A. Solomon welcome reappearance of Old Time Blind Comedian
Special Engagement Paul Debur paper manipulator and sketch cartoonist
Fred Tilley welcome reappearance of the Popular Blind Basso in Songs, humorous and sentimental
Leslie & Debur in Double Comedy & Melody
The Most Popular Company now on Tour. Interesting Program of Genuine Delight.
Instrumental, Comic, Classic, Trios, Duets, Etc.
The Whole of the Proceeds in aid of Association for the Advancement of the Blind and the Home for the Adult Blind
Any Blind Person may participate in the benefits of this Association. An Association of Blind People.
Popular Prices No Tax
Advance Representative, R. Reid Touring Concert Manager, Norman Leslie
General Secretary: T. Marks, Oxford Chambers, Melbourne
City Service Press (A.J. Charles), Rear Payne's, Bourke Street