1899-09-11 Elocution and Readings11th September, 1899ShareShareShareHeld in the Mechanics InstituteRecitation – “Rienzi’s Address to the Romans”First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr PJonesBallaratVictoria1stMr WBourkeBallaratVictoriaEqual 2ndMr J JBoneBallaratVictoriaEqual 2ndC HKennedyBallaratVictoria3rdImpromptu Reading – LadiesFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss EKoppersBallaratVictoriaEqual 1stMiss NKingBallaratVictoriaEqual 1stMiss EOgilvy2ndMiss AClegg3rdDialogue – “Prince Henry and Sir John Falstaff” – GentlemenFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr JBolgerEqual 1stMr MWhiteEqual 1stMr SDevineEqual 2ndMrMitchellEqual 2ndTBoltonEqual 3rdJ RTebayEqual 2ndHumorous Recitation […]
1898-08-23 Elocution and Readings23rd August, 1898ShareShareShareHeld in the Mechanics InstituteNo 2 Senatorial Display – ”Right Policy of Britain” (Canning) – for gentlemenFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr A. B.Flohm1stMr A.Stubb2ndMr W.D.Wheal3rdAdjudicated by Mr F.C.AppletonNoneNo 4 Recitation – ”The Midnight Charge” (Gentlemen)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr C.E.DoeKensingtonVictoria1stJ.R.Tebay2ndMr W.T.Mitchell3rdAdjudicated by Mr F.C. AppletonNone
1898-08-22 Elocution and Readings22nd August, 1898ShareShareShareHeld in the Mechanics InstituteRecitation – (Ladies) – “On Receipt of My Mothers Picture”First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss F.EarlesSkiptonVictoria1stMiss.A.CrawfordBendigoVictoria2ndMiss C.Malyen3rdEighteen in total (unnamed)NoneAdjudicated by Mr F.C.AppletonNoneReading Impromptu – (Gentlemen)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr C.HallMelbourneVictoria1stMr A. B.Flohm2ndMr J. R.Tebay3rdTen in total (unnamed)NoneAdjudicated by Mr F.C. AppletonNoneSenatorial Display – “Privileges of Parliament” (Mansfield)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr C.HallMelbourneVictoria1stMr H.McEwan2ndMr. M.White3rdTwenty-two in […]
1897-09-01 Elocution1st September, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetRecitation “Ring out, wild bells” Open to Ladies under 15 years of ageFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss E.Ogilvy1stMiss L.Lovitt2ndMiss B. J.Treloar3rdRecitation “The Republican Painter” Open to Gentlemen under 20 years of ageFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. H.McLennan1stMr. E.Kelly2ndMr. J.MeyerCoghill’s CreekVictoria3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneRecitation “The High Tide” Open to Ladies under 20 years […]
1897-08-31 Elocution31st August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetRecitation “The Man From Snowy River” Open to Gentlemen who have never won a first prizeFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. A.B.Flohm1stMr. J.H.HopkinsMelbourneVictoria2ndMr. F.Bessemeres3rd
1897-08-27 Elocution27th August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetRecitation “The Parable” – Open to Gentlemen under 15 years of ageFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMaster E.Kelly1stMaster H.Walter2ndMaster E.Koppers3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneRecitation “Jephtha’s Daughter” – LadiesFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. M.Sampson1stMiss. C.Malyon2ndMiss. A.Whidburn3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneDialogue “The Doge of Venice” GentlemenGroup NameSuburbStatePointsPlacingM. White and W. P. Mitchell1stG.H. Marks and A.B. Flohm2ndW.T. […]
1897-08-25 Elocution25th August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetRecitation “The Building of St. Sophia” (Gentlemen)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. M.White1stMr. F.Bessemeres2ndMr. A.B.Flohm3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneRecitation “The Happiest Land” (Girls under 12 years of age)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. HWhidburn1stMiss. D.Nankervis2ndMiss. N.Weber3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNonePrepared reading – Ladies – “Not Understood”, “Charity”First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. M.Sampson1stMiss. E.Ogilvy2ndMiss. C.Malyon3rdMiss. N.KingHighly CommendedMiss. R.WebbHighly CommendedAdjudication […]
1897-08-23 Elocution23rd August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetImpromptu Reading for LadiesFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. N.King1stMiss. A.CrawfordBendigoVictoria2ndMiss. M.Nankervis3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneDialogue “The Lady of Lyons” (Ladies and Gentlemen)Group NameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. Koppers and Mr. W.P. Mitchell1stMiss. C. Malyon and Mr. H. Cohen2ndMiss. E. Peters and Mr. A.B. FlohmEqual 3rdMiss. Sampson and Mr. H. McEwanEqual 3rdMiss. A. Whidburn and […]
1897-08-20 Elocution20th August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetPrepared Reading “A Picture of Venice” (Gentlemen)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. F.Bessemeres1stMr. W.P.Mitchell2ndMr. P.A.Taylor3rdMr. E.KellyHighly CommendedMr. P.JonesHighly CommendedAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneSenatorial Display: “Chatham against Search Warrants for the Navy”First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. M.White1stMr.W.P.Mitchell2ndMr.H.McEwan3rdMr. G.H.MarksHighly CommendedAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNone
1897-08-19 Elocution19th August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetImpromptu Reading – GentlemenFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. F.Besemeres1stMr. E.G.Wollaston2ndMr. A.B.FlohmEqual 3rdMr. W.P.MitchellEqual 3rdAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNoneSenatorial Display: “Pulteney on a motion for reducing the army” Open to Gentlemen who have never won a first prize in this sectionFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. G.H.Marks1stMr.A.B.Flohm2ndMr. W.T.Casey3rdW.P.MitchellHonourable MentionJ.H.HopkinsHonourable MentionAdjudication by Mr. G.R. IrelandNone
1897-08-18 Elocution18th August, 1897ShareShareShareHeld in the Hall, Skipton StreetHumorous Recitation Ladies onlyFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss. M.Addis1stMiss. E.Cornell2ndMiss. A.CrawfordBendigoCommendedHumorous Recitation Gentlemen onlyFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMr. J.Bolger1stMr. C.Tompkins2ndMr. A.CrawfordCommended
1904-10-08 Elocution8th October, 1904ShareShareShareHeld in Her Majesty’s TheatreRecitation “Our Folks” – For youths under 21 years of ageFirst NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingPhilJonesBallaratVictoria76.001stG. GordonSwannAdelaideSouth Australia74.002ndT.HanlonNever NeverNew South Wales70.003rdHumorous Dialogue – Under 16 years (Boys or Girls)Group NameSuburbStatePointsPlacingFrances Hanrahan & Olive BrooksBallaratVictoria64.00Equal 1stLila Whidburn & C. HanlonBallaratVictoria64.00Equal 1stFlorence V. McKee & Maude HawkerBallaratVictoria56.00Equal 3rdVictoria Kerr & Bertie BuntingBallaratVictoria56.00Equal 3rdLilian B. […]
1904-10-07 Elocution7th October, 1904ShareShareShareHeld in Her Majesty’s TheatreRecitation “The Grey Swan” – Under 16 years (Girls)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingFrancesHanrahanBallaratVictoria79.001stOliveBrooksBallaratVictoria77.002ndLexieRitchieBallaratVictoria76.00Equal 3rdLilyHillBallaratVictoria76.00Equal 3rdLilian B.PritchardNorth MelbourneVictoria74.00Honourable MentionGracieFoxGeelongVictoria74.00Honourable MentionWinnieWellingBallaratVictoria74.00Honourable MentionDialogue “A Breezy Morning” – Ladies or GentlemenGroup NameSuburbStatePointsPlacingMiss Eileen O’Meara & Mr J. H. HopkinsRichmondVictoria80.001stMiss Mabel Best & Mr H. H. ParkesAdelaideSouth Australia65.002nd
1905-10-09 Elocution and Readings9th October, 1905ShareShareShareHeld at Her Majesty’s TheatreRecital – (Open) – From Shakespeare (Ladies or Gentlemen)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingJamesAndersonBallaratVictoria84.001stVioletClarkNorwoodSouth Australia82.002ndEileenO’MearaGeelongVictoria81.003rdEthelGoddardMelbourneVictoria80.00Honourable MentionOther Competitors:BlancheBarrBalaclavaVictoriaDavidSteeleCreswickVictoriaNellieKingBallaratVictoriaLilyLawnBallaratVictoriaTillyHolstBallaratVictoriaC. J.De GarisMilduraVictoriaCharles M. D.SparrowFreemantleWestern AustraliaNellieStrongNewportVictoriaMabelBestAdelaideSouth AustraliaHildaWhidburnBallaratVictoriaMaudeRahillyBallaratVictoriaLilianHarrisonBallaratVictoria
1905-10-07 Elocution and Readings7th October, 1905ShareShareShareHeld at Her Majesty’s TheatreOratorical Display – “Lord Erkine in favor or Mr Hardy” (Open to those who have never won a first prize in an oratorical display)First NameSurnameSuburbStatePointsPlacingC. J.De GarisMilduraVictoria80.001stJackHanniganBallaratVictoria78.002ndW. D.WhealBallaratVictoria77.003rdLewisReynoldsWendoureeVictoria76.00Honourable MentionOther Competitors:H. W. C.DaveyBallaratVictoriaChas. L.GreenMaryboroughVictoriaW.RidgwayCardiganVictoriaJ. LaceClarkeRivertonSouth AustraliaAngusMcGregorBallaratVictoriaDialogue – “Twenty Minutes under an Umbrella” (Ladies and Gentlemen)Group NameSuburbStatePointsPlacingHilda Whidburn […]
