Kiwi Concert Party (1939-1945)

Date: [Circa 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: PA1-q-287

Description: Official photographs from World War II, very few of which have captions. General Freyberg is seen in many images, with different groups of officers and soldiers, and reviewing of New Zealand troops on parade. He is also shown receiving the Greek Military Cross from the Greek Minister of War, Stelios Dimitrakakis. The New Zealand Bomber Squadron is shown with their "Wellington Devil"; R.A.F. bombers with some New Zealand airmen returning from a raid on Berlin; and airmen from NZ joining the fighter force receiving final training on a Spitfire. There are scenes of activities associated with entertainment and sports. These include a pipe band of a South Island Battalion recently arrived in the Middle East, taken at Maadi, circa 1941, and one picture of four buglers; the Kiwi Concert Party performing in the Middle East (p 118-125); and sports including boxing, athletics, discus throw, tug-of-war, rowing and swimming. New Zealand Division Athletics Championships in Cairo (p 82-87). One set of photographs (p 58-68) were taken by a German photographer who was killed in Crete. They show Axis destroyers at Piraeus, in readiness to transport Nazi parachute troops and airborne infantry to an island airfield in the Aegean Sea used as a base for the invasion of Crete; Nazi bombers with groups of soldiers waiting to board a troop carrier; and two aerial views, one showing a Junker troop carrier nosed down into the Cretan Sea, and one showing wrecked German troop transports on Maleme aerodrome. Views of HMS Leander in the Middle East (p 70-75, 98-99). New Zealand crew members W. Hickford (Wanganui), E. Drabble (Auckland), J. Stewart (Wellington), A L Poad (Auckland) and K Newson (Wellington) are named in image no. 952 (p 71); a large range-finder in action; group of officers (identified in reference no. DA-01901); clothes-washing; mending clothes; serving the rum ration; a church service; gunners with a captured Breda gun (D.L. Graham-Cameron (Gisborne) and J. Kelly (Waitara)); repairing a torpedo; and deck hockey. The opening of the Lowry Hut at Maadi on 16th July 194l shows general Freyberg and Mrs Freyberg, Mrs A P F Chapman who was attached to the New Zealand YMCA which operated the hut, which was presented by her father Thomas Henry Lowry; and general scenes inside and outide the hut. The other club shown in this album is the New Zealand Forces Club in Cairo, with a mural painted by war artist Peter McIntyre. There are also reproductions of some of his paintings on p 101 and 104-105. Ambulances were presented to the NZEF through the British American Ambulance Corps and the Anzac War Relief Fund, Maadi, with a number of photographs showing different types of ambulance, and a mobile surgical unit. At the reception of the Anzac War Relief Fund in New York they gave a demonstation of the Australian Indian type of ambulance which would be sent to the Middle East, at which the Hon. J G Coates, Nola Luxford were present, and at which the American president of the fund presented the Wings of Mercy badge to the Hon. Frank Langstone. A group of wireless operators and air gunners who attended the No. 11 W.A.G. course at Mountain View Air Station (Canada), p 111. (For full names see information noted on reference nos. DA-01417 to DA-01418, and DA-01420). Many photographs are related to the postal service, showing huge piles of incoming parcels and letters for the troops, with men sorting, collecting and receiving their mail. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22 cm

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: PA1-q-295

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in the Middle East and Egypt during World War 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Many of the personnel identified are listed above, but group portraits in which individuals are named, are not individually listed above. Images include a consignment of 3000 cases of apples arriving at the New Zealand Forces Club in Egypt; YMCA secretaries of the NZEF in Crete before the blitz; NZ pilots at advanced RAF training school in England; King George II of Greece inspecting troops in the Middle East, being entertained by members of the Maori Battalion, and presenting medals to the platoon acting as his bodyguard on the Greek royal family's evacuation from Crete to Egypt (p 6-11). American aid to the ANZACs, showing a function in New York celebrating the presentation of over 100 ambulances to the fighting forces in Egypt, with (on p 12-15) views in Egypt of the ambulances & mobile surgical unit; the General Hospital at Helwan, with views inside wards, and life of convalescents including a swimming carnival, picnics and yachting (p 16-20); nurses' life at the General Hospital (p 139-141). Arrival of a mobile canteen for the YMCA (p 20-21); NZ soldiers on leave in Cairo; NZ cricket team at the Gezira Sporting Club (p 23-24); Parades of NZ units reviewed by general Freyberg; A YMCA canteen service van in Crete; opening of the Lowry Hut (p 8, p 28-30, p 34-35); Rowing races between a NZ team and Cairo representative team at the Cairo River Club (p 30-31, p 67). PM Peter Fraser's tour of NZ activities in Britain; broadcasts to NZ through the BBC's New Zealand programme (p 32-33, 92-93, 124-125); the New Zealand Forces Club (p 35-39, 44); ENSA Concert Party (p 40-42); staff at NZ House in London sorting parcels from NZ for NZ personnel. Attack on Crete (p 44-53), views taken by a German photographer who was killed in Crete, including Junkers transport carriers, Axis destroyers and wrecked German planes at Maleme airport; transport ship Glengyle after the evacuation from Crete. HMS Leander (p 55-61, p 79, p 84-85), includes group of sailors & NZ officers, all identified. Maori Battalion training in the Middle East; incidents during route march; two views of the official Netherlands Indies Women's organisation in wartime who looked after NZ airmen passing through batavia (Djakarta) (P 66, 68); sports meeting at the Prince Farouk Stadium Cairo (p 68-73, 83); artillery callibrating guns (p 73-79); field ordnance worlshops; Mobile Surgical Unit; copies of paintings by war artist peter McIntyre (p 87-91); Bomber Command Operational Training Unit. Postal unit (p 94-101); wireless operator air gunners after training at the WAG course at Mountain View Air Station in Canada (all named, p 96-97); investiture conferring Greek decorations on NZ officers (p 101-102, 110-111); Kiwi Concert Party (p 103-110); manouevres in the desert; fire brigade at NZ Base Camp (p 118-122); 2nd Echelon Office keeping personal records (p 120, 122-123); camp laundry in Egypt (p 128-130); work of a Light Aid Detachment in the field; the original ANZAC Club, Singapore (p 144); training under active service conditions in desert (p 145-149); visit by NZ soldiers to a stable maintained by the Egyptian Government at Heliopolis raising Arab horses. Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 782-1226. Follows sequence established in PA1-q-294. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: [1942]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-290

Description: Official photographs from World War II, many of which have captions. Most of the men named are listed above, but where there are large groups, some of the names are noted below. Only pages 1-30 have photographs attached; page 31 contains a number of loose captions which have no photographs attached; and pages 32-149 are empty. Photographs linked with New Zealand airmen training in Canada include photographs of a Christmas party given for English and Polish refugee children and 100 ANZAC pilots in Canada (p 8); some of the men on leave in New York (p 15-16); three New Zealand airmen in North Western Alaska (Stan N Askew, Robert B Graham and Len Burgess); wireless operators in the Canadian Wireless School; group of New Zealand Sergeant Pilots who have received their "Wings" at a Canadian Flying Training School (P E Mason (Herne Bay), C G Suckling (New Lynn), E K Buchanan (Takapuna), K Irwin (Tuawai), V S Roberts (New Lyncc), D J T Hills (Whakatane), W A Kalka (Grey Lynn), and J H Moore (Auckland)). The New Zealand High Commissioner in London visited NZ personnel at an RAF station; Winston Churchill is seen on a visit to the Western Desert paying silent tribute at a small temporary cemetery marked by crosses bordered by tin cans; burnt out and crashed Nazi planes from the Libyan campaign; and weapon inspection before going out on night patrols. Pages 19-21 show the Kiwi Concert Party at various sites, including scenes of their camping en route. There are views of patients and medical officers at the 2nd NZ General Hospital at Kantara (p 25-26); and several views of Montgomery presenting awards to New Zealand troops (p 28-30). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-299

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in the Middle East and Italy during World War 2, 1943-1944, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Many individuals identified are listed above, but while many others are identified in group portraits they are not named above. This album changes between the Middle East and Italy, with the bulk of the Middle Eastern images between pages 1 and 71, and the Italian scenes on pages 49-52, and from 72 onwards, with a few Middle Eastern items interspersed. Recreation for soldiers with sporting activities including athletics, cricket, swimming, tennis and softball, some of which are in competition with personnel from other groups including South African Division Artillerymen. New Zealand engineers building a pontoon bridge across the Suez Canal with the help of Belgian Congo troops; NZ reinforcements arriving in the Middle East; troops voluntarily donating blood; parades and inspections by Freyberg and Inglis, and decorations presented by them (p 9-13, 23, 33, 36, 62). Hitchhiking from Maadi into Cairo; street tailors altering uniforms while the soldiers wait (p 15-16); camp cinema. A large number of reunions of personnel from various New Zealand districts held at different restaurants in Cairo, including Rotorua & district; Levin & district; Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes District; Wairarapa; and Temuka. Occupational therapy for convalescent troops including embroidery and leather-work toys (p 20-22); a leave camp for forces on the Palestinian coast, run by British Army staff assisted by ATS, and Italian Prisoners of War and European women assistants. NZEF in Italy: Members of the PoW Sub-Commission in Taranto; members of the 2nd NZ Division Advance party in Taranto; released prisoners of war; embarkation on troopships from Alexandria for Italy. Funeral at cemetery at El Ballah of 3 nurses and a corporal in a motor accident between Ismailia and Port Said (Private (Miss) P A Morrissey (from Port Ahuriri); Private (Miss) M O McNulty (from Eketahuna); Private (Miss) M Innes (from Masterton); and Corporal S R W Bomford (from Takapuna), all members of the No 2 NZ General Hospital). NZEF Middle East: Award winners of the NZ Division Field Ambulance; personnel with a NZ Air Transport Squadron; members of the NZ Port Detachment; weddings in Egypt; Xmas dinner at the Maori Training Depot, Maadi. George Formby, seen with his wife/manager entertaining troops at El Djem Theatre, Maadi; Mobile Cinema Van donated by NZ Film Exhibitors' Association through the YMCA. Group of 10 men repatriated after time in German prison camps who had been taken in the Grecian Campaign; 4 brothers from the Duncan family from Wellington reunited at Maadi (S/Sgt A T Duncan, Capt R J Duncan, Pte H G Duncan and Cpl G J Duncan); photo of brothers A J and S R Halkett who arrived back in Canterbury after having been together in the firing line, in a shipwreck, in a prison camp and in a successful escape.t NZEF in Italy: men of transports from Alexandria to Bari; troops in Bari; artillery duels on the Sangro River Front; party of Russian military observers visiting the 8th Army (p 82-83); road construction, mud, road deviations constructed after demolition of bridge; water carts being filled at Sangro River, and filling canvas water tanks for filtering and storage; repair of tents and canvas items by NZ soldier A A Patmore on a sewing machine behind the lines; small arms repair; bootmaker; visit of senior officials from the British Army to HQ 2NZ Division in Italy; destruction of the village of Gessopalena by the Germans. Arrival of Patriotic parcels in Italy, Xmas 1943; Xmas dinner; snow on New Year's Eve; NZ Forces Club in Bari (p 109-110), with NZ sisiters and members of VAD at the club, and soldiers in the writing room of the club; inspection and awards by freyberg in the Volturno Valley; soldiers washing vehicles, and Italian women washing clothes in a stream near Alife in the Volturno valley. Two scenes with Peter Fraser one at Pearl Harbour with Admiral Chester W Nimitz, and Robert L Ghormly (p 116); and his arrival at National Airport, Washington in April 1944, with Walter Nash, Mrs Nash and Mrs Fraser (p 116). NZEF in Italy: Bivvies and dugouts to cope with the cold; the No 2 NZ General Hospital (p 121-123); the Monte Cassino area (p 124-136), with bombing, destruction, villagers living in caves after homes demolished by Germans; Airmen serving with the RAF in the Cassino area recording messages to be broadcast in NZ; preparation for transport of supplies over the Inferno Track, only possible at night. New Zealand Infantry Brigade Band in Italy; malaria control (p 138-140); Malaria School established by the NZ Field Hygiene Section; preventative spraying; routine taking of anti-malarial tablets; examination of Italian children for signs of malaria. Airmen in italy; men on leave at "200 Rest Home" giving free amenities to troops on 4 day's leave from the front line; sorting of winter clothing after summer clothing had been issued; Registrar's office and staff at the No 1 General Hospital, Molfetta. Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 2556-3002. Follows sequence established in PA1-q-294. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22 cm

Date: 1941-1943

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-304

Description: Photographs relating to the New Zealand Army Nursing Service in Egypt, the Western Desert and Italy, taken by an unidentified photographer. The only people named in the album are Matron-in-Chief of the 2nd NZEF, Emma Nutsey, and General Sir H Alexander who visited the No 2 New Zealand General Hospital in Caserta. The first section includes the No 1 New Zealand Casualty Clearing Station, North African campaig; Mersa Matruh, a group of nurses outside the German and Italian hospital at Mersa Matruh; the nurses' compound at El Garbanyat; nurses at Agedabia; a wrecked german plance at Agedabia; and washing day in the desert No 1 NZ General Hospital at Helwan, showing the exterior of the former Grand Hotel; the sister's mess and garden around the mess; award at Helwan; and the first "mess" wedding held at the Kiwi Club in Helwan. No 2 NZ General Hospital at Gerawla in the Western Desert; railway station; signs warning of minefields; packing for departure. No 2 NZ General Hospital at Caserta; flooding at Caserta; General Sir H Alexander visites Caserta; wedding of Lieutenant J Searing and his wife, the first military wedding at Caserta. No 3 NZ General Hospital (Helmieh, Egypt) at the Helmieh Garrison; nursing sisters' mess; tent accomodation; sick bay; convalescent soldiers; mud and straw bricks being transported by native labour; the No 3 Hospital moves out from Helmieh in a convoy en route to Beirut, Syria. Beirut, officers' mess, matron's cottage, sisters' lounge, WAAC mess, and a fire in the WAAC's mess. Tripoli, the sisters' mess; Kiwi Concert Party; aerial photo of No 3 NZ General Hospital at Bari, Italy. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album in faded green paper cover, entitled "Photography" in black lettering; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 1944

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1944

Description: Includes: Joe Brown presents "Lights up". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 March 1944. Programme "Footlight parade", conductor Mrs I M Anderson (With the Centennial Harmonica Band, Phyllis Anderson, Nola Blackburn, Rex Anderson, Noelleen Anderson, Madge Brown, Kay Smith, Bernard Ramsey, Centennial Quartette, Nick Karaitiana, Nyra Hemsley, Bobby Ramsey, Alley Cats, Beverley O'Neill, Kahu Karaitiana, Audrey Edy, Nola Moir). Masterton [1944]. Programme Assheton Harbord presents his Victory Pantomime "Clawper Snorter". Opera House Wellington, commencing 23 September 1944. Programme (2 copies) "Colonial memories"; entertainment held in Town Hall Concert Chamber Wellington, in aid of Wellnigton Free Kindergarten, 26 September 1944 (With Mrs Z Jacobsen, Miss Pat Kelly, Miss June West, Mr Roy Hill, Miss Rosaleen Hickmott, Mrs Bernard Webb, and members of Wellington Repertory Theatre including Noeline Myers, Eric Lawson, Roy McDonald, M B Hoffmeister, Nancye Williams, Alan Rowe, George F Vincent, Mary Stott, Ernest E le Grove). Programme Khaki Kapers present their non-stop Variety Revue. By permission of Lt-Col. H D McHugh. [August 1944]. Programme Kiwi Concert Party presents "Pacific roundabout" [Green Island, 23/5/44]. Programme K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present "The Kiwis" musical revue "Cairo Carnival". Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1944. Programme. K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their bright comedy "Desert days". New Zealand tour [1944?]. Programme St Hilda's Bible Class Club (Island Bay). Concert (including "The crimson coconut", by Ian Hay. Produced by F N Hastings. Lighting by Maurie Cotter). 3 August [ca 1944]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Stan Lawson presents his riotous musical comedy "Wait for it!". Direction: Allied Entertainments Ltd. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin. ca 1944?] Programme Palmerston North Civic Centre Association. First free public performance. Opera House, 24 May 1944. Programme / flier (With Palmerston North Girls' Music Club, Manawatu Repertory Society, Little Theatre Society). Ophir Rees presents his Radiant Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy". Grand Opera House Wellington Commencing 23 December [1944]. Programme. 2Ya Camp Entertainers come to town with a Non-Stop Variety Show. Song & dance, music & laughter. Town Hall Wellington, 25 March 1944. Programme. Wellington Returned Services' Association has pleasure in presenting the Tin Hat Club and assisting artists in "Chins up". Grand Opera House Wellington. ANZAC night, 1944. Quantity: 14 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-VARIETY-1950s

Description: Includes: The Great Jansen (Magician). Souvenir programme flyer. [1950s?] 2 copies. "The talk of the town" and "Mother Goose". David N Martin and R J Kerridge. Starring Ben Wrigley. Wellington 1950. Programme. The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1951. Programme. David N Martin and R J Kerridge. "Ice follies". St James Theatre Wellington. 12 May 1952. Programme. The Kiwis Revue Company in their latest revue "Cassino". Grand Opera House Wellington 1 July 1953. Programme (2 copies) The Tommy Trinder Show. Grand Opera House Wellington. [February? 1953]. Programme. (2 copies) R J Kerridge and Armand Perren. "Spice and Ice" international variety & skating personalities combined on stage and ice. Auckland ca 1954. Programme. "Rose Marie on Ice". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 May 1955. Programme. Jean Sablon, "The voice of Paris". Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 April 1955. Programme. David N Martin and R J Kerridge. "Peep Show; a joyous revue of merriment and fun featuring world stars of variety". ca 1956. Programme. (2 copies) Joe Brown's "Search for the Stars" Grand New Zealand tour, Invercargill to Whangarei, May 2 to July 18 [1959]. Souvenir programme. Regent Theatre Carterton. Grand Variety Concert. Sunday 2 August 1959. Programme. Regent Theatre Carterton. Grand variety concert, Sunday 19 July 1959. programme. Boy Scouts Association, Wellington Province present "Gang Show". Opera House 31 August 1959. Music and lyrics by Ralph Reader. Programme. Quantity: 14 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: 1942 - 1943

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1942].

By: Kiwi Concert Party (1939-1945); Sinclair, Robert, active 1940s; Ellen, Vera, 1926-

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1942-01

Description: Programme for a series of concerts by the Kiwi Concert Party in Egypt, Crete, Western Desert, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine (according to a handwritten note on the front cover, signed by Bob). The front cover design is signed by Sinclair (perhaps Bob Sinclair, carpenter with the show), and shows the Egyptian pyramids and Sphinx, with the words "Kiwi Revue" emblazoned in the sky. The inside lists the items performed, by cast members including Wally Prictor, Tim Bonner, Terry Vaughan, George Stevens, Taffy Owen, Jim Millins, Morrie Double, William (Bill) Nichol, J Fraser, Ivan Hanna, Fred McCallum, Cyril Pasco, Frank Hoy, Harvey Strang, Max Roland, Hughie Bolton, Dave Stafford, Gus Large, Bill Sharley, Lin Brown, John Reidy, Hec Bell, Pat Parnell. The manager was Tom Kirk-Burnnand. Inscriptions: Recto - (Front cover): Just a little souvenir of "our show" as presented to troops in Egypt, Crete, Western Desert, Syria, Lebanon & Palestine. With best wishes from Bob. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of eight pages, each 155 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Vera Ellen in 2002.

Date: 1950 - 1952

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1950/1952

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1950: Postcard. "Qua Qual", "Shen Yoni Hlabangano Sheeba Solomon", [and] "Shonna". [ca 1950] (In separate folder) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Fanny get your fun". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Theatre Ltd present The Kiwis, New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli". Producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 September 1950. Programme (autographed) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Star and garters". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) 1951: Trevor King proudly presents Centennial 100 pound stage quest for talent. Semi finals. Semi final no. 2 (With Ken Boniface, accompanist and 33 listed contestants). Civic Theatre [Christchurch. 1951]. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington [June 1951]. Programme Edgley & Dawe Pty Ltd cheerfully present The Midnight Frolics variety season. 30 stars of stage and radio and 12 international variety acts ... Grand farewell programme. [Wellington, November 1951]. Programme (2 copies) Paramount Playhouse vaudeville season. Pan-Yue-Jen Troupe. Paramount Playhouse Courtenay Place Wellington, commencing 4 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin presents "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. Grand Opera House, 2 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) 1952: Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. Grand Opera House, season commencing 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 6 February [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Ice Follie". 40 international skating champions ... in Armand Perren's spectacular ice laugh revue. St James Wellington, commencing 12 May 1952. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. Grand Opera House Wellington [1952/1953]. Programme (2 copies) Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1953]. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly presents The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue Mack, Australia's Minister of Mirth, Eddie Edwards, England's Emperor of Fun, plus all-star variety revue, featuring Arnedis Duo, Elsa Robins, Eugene & Carlotta, Stan Craig, Astley & Jenny, Dellamere, the 3 Warrens, Evans & Martin, the Martinettis, Arthur Hannell, the Saddler Twins, and Vince Burke. Special matinee attraction "Cinderella". Grand Gala opening, Grand Opera House, Boxing Day, December 26th [1952]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies). Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1950

By: Whitehouse, Jocelyn A, active 1950-2000

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950

Description: Includes: J Rooklyn presents John Calvert, king of magicians. Direct from Hollywood, America's greatest magician, with America's most beautiful models and feature artiste Ann Cornell. "The Pageant of Wonders". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 July 1950. Programme. J Rooklyn presents John Calvert, king of magicians. Direct from Hollywood, America's greatest magician, with America's most beautiful models and feature artists Ann Cornell. "The Pageant of Wonders". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17 July 1950. Programme. The Gaieties Vaudeville Revue Company present Variety Fun Show. St James Theatre Christchurch, 4-11 November 1950. Programme "Hollandaze"; a gefuffle in eight scenes, written by Paul Cotton, Frank Curtin, Richard Rainey, Bill Short and Jeff Stewart, and produced by Dave Cohen, with stage management by Huddy Williamson. Cappi-fifty-cade [Wellington. 1950]. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company. New Zealand tour 1950. "Tripoli" programme (2 different, with 2 copies of one of them) J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their first programme "Alamein" produced by Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 May 1950. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Alamein" producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. New Zealand tour 1950. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Alamein", producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 6 September 1950. Programme (2 copies), plus one flier listing the numbers in which performer John Hunter will be appearing J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli", producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 6 September 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Alamein"; producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 2 December 1950. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli"; producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 2 December 1950. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli"; producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Overland tour 1950-1951. Programme. J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli"; producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Overland tour 1950-1951. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1950]. Programme Mutual Improvement Association. M.I.A. Wellington District (with Grace Smith, Mark Metekingi, Peti Parata, Y Domney, T Parata, C Pearson, T McCarthy, N Tahau, P Dunn, K Pou). [1950-1960s?]. Programme. The new Ophir Rees Show, 1950. "Fanny get your fun". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme The new Ophir Rees Show, 1950. "Fanny get your gun". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 August 1950. Programme The new Ophir Rees Show, 1950. "Stars and Garters". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 September 1950. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the greatest of all Tivoli shows "The talk of the town" and the glorious favourite pantomime "Mother Goose" (with Ben Wrigley). Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the greatest of all Tivoli shows "The talk of the town" and the glorious favourite pantomime "Mother Goose" (with Ben Wrigley). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 January 1950. Programme (2 copies) "Unity Artists" presents "The Belles of St Balgies". [Auckland, 1950s?]. Programme Quantity: 16 theatre programmes.. 1 flier. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: [1940-1945]

From: Rex, Tony, 1916-1994 :Photographs of the Kiwi Concert Party during the 1940s

Reference: PA12-7498

Description: Photographs of the Kiwi Concert party during the Second world War. Quantity: 3 b&w original transparency/ies.

Date: [1940-1945]

From: Rex, Tony, 1916-1994 :Photographs of the Kiwi Concert Party during the 1940s

Reference: PA12-7497

Description: Photographs of the Kiwi Concert party during the Second world War. Quantity: 24 b&w original transparency/ies.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1951

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present the Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". Farewell New Zealand tour 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Alamein" director Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, season commencing January 15 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Season commencing 15 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Farewell New Zealand tour 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, season commencing 17 February 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Benghazi" produced by Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, season commencing 6 April 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Kiwis Medley" produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 5 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Kiwis Medley" produced by Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 April 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 5 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". New Zealand provincial tour 1951-52 featuring 30 stars of stage and radio, 12 international variety acts, presenting a joyous cavalcade of "vaudeville and revue". Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 September 1951. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". His Majesty's Theatre, 15 October 1951. Programme Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 November 1951. Programme The new Noel McKay Show, 1951. "Footlight follies"; a modern variety revue (With Cliff Storer, Phyllis Gobbe, Bill Gray, Jill Ormandy, Peggy Guy, Pat Dugan, Jeanne Warren, Will Kennedy, Maureen White, Denice Little, Lester Gibson, Max Marshall, Evonne Latour). Proceeds in aid of Disabled Servicemen's League Welfare Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10-13 September 1951. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with R J Kerridge, David N Martin presents the laugh-provoking - exotic - thrill-promoting revue "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. New Zealand tour 1951. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 February 1951. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with R J Kerridge, David N Martin presents the laugh-provoking - exotic - thrill-promoting revue "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) Tivoli Vaudeville Artists. "Stars from the Tourist trade"; the biggest vaudeville acts seen in New Zealand since "Command performance". (With Marquis and family, Guus Brox and Myrna, De Troy, Howard Moody and his piano, Napier Repertory Players in "A phoenix too frequent"). The Municipal Theatre, Napier City, 18-20 July [1951]. Programme. Quantity: 19 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1950s

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for the following: 1950s?: Cuba Street Carnival. Spotting misplaced article competition. 1000 pounds in prizes. Shop and save in Cuba Street. How to enter [1955, 1960, 1966?] Personality sensation, Harry 'Woo-Woo' Stevens. Night club, TV and radio star. [non New Zealand promotional brochure . 1950s?] Wellington Dry Cleaning Co Ltd and Hygienic Laundry Ltd present in association with George Tollerton, 10 guineas funny story competition held at the Wellington Provincial 250 [pound] talent quest each Tuesday - Town Hall Lower Hutt; each Thursday - Paramount, Wellington. Pink entry form. 1950: J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company, the New Zealand Division's soldier show. Four phenomenally successful years in Australia. Municipal Theatre Hastings, Friday & Saturday, 11th & 12th August [1950?]. Small poster J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Souvenir of the New Zealand Kiwis Revue, originally the N.Z. entertainment unit formed within the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Middle East. [ca 1950]. Michael Todd's "Peep show". (New York, 1950). Programme. 1951: Trevor King presents Presentation concert. Centennial 100 [pound] stage "Quest for talent" 1951, 'the year of the stars'. Civic Theatre [Christchurch?], 1 June [1951]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Mollie Haines (Canadian bird impersonations), Gary and Wally Wakefield, Norma Hancock (contortionist). Also lists performers: Stanley C Ivey, Robin K Heaps, Violet Downing, Noel Tweedie, Jim Hodder, Bruce Johnston, Tom Hodder, Ray Kamo's Hawaiian Entertainers, Miss Bessie McDonald's Hula Dancers, Pat Dugan, John Columbus Burlesque Ballet, William Gray, Adagio Trio (Laurel Watts, Don Williamson, Morris MacDougall), Gary Fraser, Aroha Paahi, George Robinson's Star Rangers, and Lester Gibson. 1952: Presentation concerts under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor (Mr R M McFarlane). Canterbury amateur talent entertains! Civic Theatre, Thurs May 22 [1952]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Trevor King, Ernie Jones, John Columbus Men's Burlesque Ballet, Ken Boniface, Mollie Haines and the Wakefield Brothers. Lists other performers: Compere Lester Gibson, Keith Tonks, Peggy Guy, Jill Ormady, Watson Raines, Stanley Ivey, Charles Barrett (Maori baritone), John Brundall, Beverley Cornelius, Rino Tirikataene, Norma Hancock, Eileen Campbell, John Ritchards, Rex Williams, Ray O'Connor, Cliff Storer, Stan Newton's Flying Scotsmen. Trevor King's 150 [pound] talent quest for new stars for the stage. Civic Theatre, Thursday 6 March and every Thursday night throughout the talent quest contest. Entry form [1952?] Trevor King proudly presents the grand finals, 150 [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, Saturday May 17, [1952]. Brochure World entertainers, headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards. Joe Taylor presents his Sydney Celebrity Club Variety. Wellington season, 1952-1953. Programme. 1953: Geo Tollerton presents the winners of the Air-Race Council's All Canterbury "Search for Stars". 250 [pounds] biggest ever held in New Zealand. Town Hall Darfield, Monday 7 September [1953]. Promotional flier with photographs of the Adagio Dancers, Janice Eder and Harry Pletzers, and other performers listed: Desmond Duo, Stanley Ivey, Robin Moore, Carlyle Brown (tenor), Cliff Storer, Jennifer Levy, Colleen Hills, Don Killner's Radio Rhythm Rascals, Joe Thomson, Colleen Morgan, Graeme Aldridge, Pauline Toohey & Robin Hamburgher, Rosemary Hewstone, Andrews Liver Salt Sisters, Jeff Bishop, Val Miles, also "Chuckles with Jerry". F W Larcombe, Christchurch, (printer) 1955: Sir Harold Scott, 1887- ."Scott" of Scotland Yard. Lecture tour, [1955]. Illustrated programme. Folies of 1955. 10 star acts, vaudeville, variety, revue. International attractions. Souvenir programme. 1955/1956: Promotional and biographical notes for Harlem Blackbirds" show, with photographs of Sunshine Body [Dolores Cooper], Larry Steele and Maurice Rocco [Australian publication. ca 1955/1956] 1956: Australian Returned Servicemen's Association presents "Show time"; annual Anzac night variety show. Guest artist Rusty Greaves, yodelling cowboy star who won Western Springs Talent Quest (With Valrey Charnly - "the voice of 1956", Cliff Shirley, Watson Raines, Martha Malcolm, Bill Ramsay). [Christchurch, ca 1956]. Illustrated pamphlet Harry Watson presents "Talent Highlights"; the all New Zealand talent show. Promotional flier with photographs of Watson Raines, Rusty Greaves, Jill Brooker, Vantini, Joe Thompson, and The Russals. Town Hall Bluff, 25 October [1956] Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon presents the Auckland Provincial 250 [pound] talent seaerch centred on Hamilton at the Embassy Theatre, commencing Wednesday June 13, 1956 and each subsequent Wednesday. The winner will receive 100 [pounds]. Flier (2 copies) with photo of finalists of the Canterbury "Search for stars" standing in front of a New Zealand Raiwlays Road Services bus. The Gympie Times. Thursday May 17, 1956. The Olympia Theatre. The Follies of 1956. [Newsclipping]. 1957: Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, at the Crystal Palace, commencing Thursday 11th April [1957]. Flier (2 copies). Sam Snyder's internationally famous Water Follies. Aztec Services Pty Ltd proudly present World's greatest water & stage show. Australasian tour 1957. Official souvenir program. 1958: Les E Rohmer presents the Laugh till you cry show, Celebrity Variety Revue; the Frivolous frolics of 1958. Ninth annual tour. Cavendish Memorial Hall, Monday, 22nd Sept. [1958]. (Flier) Radio and stage show coming to your town!! New Zealand tour on stage "Variety Round Up". Johnny Cooper in person [ca 1958]. Flier with photographs of Johnny Cooper, Vantini, the Skyliners, the Wakefield Brothers, Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats, Isola Bennett and a crowded theatre audience in Wellington. Larcombe Print. Joe Brown's dominion-wide "Search for Stars" contest [1958-1959. Brochure. late 1958]. (2 copies) 1959: Joe Brown's "Search for Stars". Grand New Zealand final. [1959]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide 2000 [pound] "Search for stars". Brochure. 1959. (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide Search for stars [letterhead paper. 1959?] (2 copies) Entry form. Johnny Cooper 60 [pounds] cash! talent quest. Gaiety Theatre Wairoa, commencing 19 February 1959 (2 copies) Quantity: 16 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.

Date: 7 Jun 1923-[ca 1945]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

Reference: fMS-Papers-11909-1

Description: Scrapbook relating to the life of Harry Unwin, 1923 to circa 1945. Mainly concerns his career as a child violinist and also his involvement with the Kiwi Concert Party. Includes letters of thanks regarding performances given as a child violinist, and requests that he play. Also newspaper clippings advertising concerts. Also contains score sheets and adjudicators notes from music competitions, a telegram regarding Unwin's win in a piano accordion competition, and programmes from concerts in which Unwin played. Later clippings relate to Unwin's work as a member of the Kiwi Concert Party. Contains reviews of show 'Mardi Gras'. Photographs show a group portrait at a ball, Unwin playing the piano accordion, and newspaper clippings with image of Unwin as a child of 12 years with his violin. Also contains a badge for a blazer with a treble clef symbol on it. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter (including photographs)

Date: [ca 1945-1955]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

Reference: fMS-Papers-11909-4

Description: Contains newspaper clippings relating to Harry Unwin's life and career in the music industry, circa 1945 to 1955. A large amount of material relates to the Kiwi Concert Party and their tour of Australia. In addition to newspaper clippings contains a brochure titled 'Frigidaire equipment installed to heat Riddiford Baths' and a J C Williamson Theatre Limited flyer for "The Kiwis" revue show at the Royal Theatre in Adelaide, Australia. Arrangement: Part I of a bundle of newspaper clippings that needed to be split into two parts to fit in Library folders. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (with some Mss annotations)

Date: [ca 1945-1955]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

Reference: fMS-Papers-11909-5

Description: Contains newspaper clippings relating to Harry Unwin's life and career, circa 1945 to 1955. Material chiefly relates to the Kiwi Concert Party, particularly their tours of Australia. Contains reviews and profiles of members including Unwin and female impersonators working with the group. Arrangement: Part II of a bundle of clippings that needed to be split into two parts to fit in Library folders. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [ca 1945-1955]

From: Unwin, William Henry 1909-1992: Photographs relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

By: Herald sun (Newspaper); Photo News Ltd; Williamson, Hal, active 1950

Reference: PAColl-10379-1

Description: Photographs relating to Harry Unwin and his work with the Kiwi Concert Party, circa 1945 to 1955. Taken by a range of photographers, a number of whom are unidentified. - Contains a number of group portraits, including the reception of the Kiwi Concert Party in Adelaide during an Australian tour, the group at Government House with the Governor General Bernard Freyberg and Lady Barbara Freyberg (September 1950) and with Freyberg at a performance, the group beside a plane [tour to Australia?], at a railway station, with cars sold by Premier Motors during Western Australia leg of 1951 tour, and during a rest in the journey across the Nullabor Desert. Also includes photograph of a performance in action, the exterior of a theatre with "The Famous Kiwis" marquee, the group converged around a sign advertising their 857th performance, and official publicity photos printed by J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. The latter images include sets, performers (including female impersonators), scenes in action, and a group of women drinking and smoking [backstage?] with the women's autographs on the rear of the print. Also band performing in studio setting, as a mariachi band, and a cartoon titled "A H O Camouflage Unit 1942". One image of a female impersonator Phil Jay is autographed "To Happy/Slap-Harry". - A number of images, including all the official publicity photographs, were taken by Hal Williamson (for J C Williamson Publicity, Sydney). Other photographers stamps identify "News & Mail Photographs", "Herald Sun Feature Service", and "Photo News Ltd". Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints

Date: 1950 - 1951

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-Australia-1950/1951

Description: Includes: 1950: The Kiwis Revue Company in "Alamein". Savoy Theatre Wollongong, 13-18 February 1950. Programme The Kiwis Revue Company in "Benghazi". Century Theatre, Broadmeadow, Greater Newcastle, 20 February 1950. Programme The Kiwis Revue Company in "Benghazi". Theatre Royal Adelaide, commencing 7 March 1950. Programme The Kiwis Revue Company in "Alamein". His Majesty's Theatre Brisbane, commencing 22 April 1950. Programme The Kiwis Revue Company in "Benghazi". His Majesty's Theatre Brisbane, commencing 8 April 1950. Programme 1951: The Great Franquin farewell season. Theatre Empire, Railway Square, Sydney, commencing 3 July 1951. Programme The Kiwis Revue Company. Theatre Royal Adelaide, commencing 30 October 1951. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1952 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-Australia-1952/1959

Description: Includes: 1952: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis in their latest revue "Cassino". His Majesty's Theatre Brisbane, 26 January 1952. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company in their latest revue "Cassino". Comedy Theatre Melbourne, 2nd season, 18 October 1952. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company in their latest revue "Cassino". Empire Theatre Sydney, commencing 12 April 1952. Programme [Christmas greeting card]. KIWIS. With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year [Love] from [John Hunter]. Comedy Theatre Melbourne [ca 1952?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.