[Ephemera and posters of around A3 size]

Date: 1912

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

By: Swift Print (Sydney, N.S.W.)

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Variety-1912-01

Description: Poster shows an arrangement of text, interspersed with five different photographs of the Do-Re-Mi Trio (Jandaschewsky family clowns) in performance. One act featured a "great Spanish bullfight, introducing their 4 famous dogs disguised as bulls, assisted by Miss Lolita, graceful Spanish dancer". Date estimated by information from Mark St Leon, Australian circus historian, in 2008, and by use of perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 490 x 355 mm.

Date: 1958 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Drama-1950s

Description: Includes: 1958: "Ladies night in a Turkish bath. Opera House, January 12th to 17th [1958]. (Poster with photographs from the show) 1959: New Zealand Players. "The long and the short and the tall", by Willis Hall. By arrangement with Oscar Lewenstein, Wolf Mankowitz and the English Stage Company. Opera House Wellington, June 11 to 20 [1959] (Poster design by Dennis Beytagh) Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Various print media on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1971 - 1975

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Drama-1970s

Description: Includes: 1971: Unity Theatre. "The playboy of the Western world", by J M Synge. Unity Theatre, Aug 20 - Sept 4 [19]71 / W. Jenks. 1972: By arrangement with Peter Saunders, in association with Ray Cooney, Williamson-Edgley Theatres Limited and Kerridge Odeon present Honor Blackman ... [and] Michael Craig ... "Move over Mrs Markham", directed by Ray Cooney; decor by Peter Rice. Wellington Grand Opera House May 5 to June 3; Auckland His Majesty's Theatre June 6 to July 15 [1972] (2 copies) 1974: Prestige Promotions and NZBC by arrangement with Crawford Theatre Productions presents direct from London in person, Robin Nedwell as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Davies as Tony Grimsdyke ... "Doctor in the house" [Poster with portrait photographs of cast, and itinerary 4 December 1974 - 1 February 1975] "The biggest belly-laugh for years". London's funniest ever play. Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, with Joan Young and a full support all star Australian cast, in "Big bad mouse", by Philip King & Falkland Cary [Poster for an Australian production? 1974] 1975: Prestige Promotions and NZBC for David Gordon Productions (London) proudly present Patricia Phoenix and Alan Browning, stars of TV's Coronation St., in Patrick Hamilton's world famous thriller "Gaslight". Wellington, Grand Opera House, 1-15 February [Poster. 1975] (2 copies); plus flyer / booking coupon for same, sent to households Prestige Promotions on behalf of Danny O'Donovan, Cyril Smith, for Encore, in association with Robert Colby & Maurice Binder presents (TV's Callan) Edward Woodward. "The male of the species", a comedy play by Alun Owen, with Michele Dotrice as Mary. Directed by Val May. Opera House, Tuesday March 18 to Saturday April 5 [1975] (2 copies) Quantity: 7 B&W and coloured prints. Physical Description: Various print media on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1972

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1972

Description: Includes posters for: NZBC and Prestige Promotions proudly present the Val Doonican Show - for all the family. Special guest star Suzanne. [Itinerary 16 - 29 October 1972] Williamson-Edgley Theatres Limited presents Ernesto Bitetti, guitar virtuoso, in concert. Auckland Town Hall 26 August; Wellington St James Theatre 29 August; Adelaide Town Hall 31 August; City Hall Brisbane 1 September; Sydney Town Hall 2 September; Canberra Theatre 6 September; Melbourne Town Hall 9-12 September; Winthrop Hall Perth 15 September [1972] (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present "An evening with John Boulter", golden-voiced tenor of the Black and White Minstrel Show, for the first time in New Zealand. Wellington Town Hall, 20 and 22 Mar[ch 1972]. (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present the Charlie Byred Trio. Auckland Town Hall 24 and 27 March; Wellnigton Town Hall 25 March [1972] (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present Kenneth McKellar in concert. Scotland's international tenor with Rita Morris, brilliant young british coloratura soprano. Wellington Town Hall, 5 and 7 April [1972]. (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present Kenneth McKellar in concert. Scotland's international tenor. Wellington Town Hall. One concert only: Wed., Nov 15 [1972?] (2 copies) Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

Date: 1971

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1971

Description: Includes posters for: Harry M Miller presents Julie Felix on stage in concert. Coming your way in ... March [1971]. (2 copies) The legendary Glenn Miller sound lives again! J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents, direct from the USA, the authentic Glenn Miller Orchestra, under the direction of Buddy de franco. 2 New Zealand concerts only: Wellington Town Hall, 15 November; Auckland Town hall, 16 November [1971] (2 copies) World Wide Shows Organisation presents Niedzielski. Gaveau Concert grand piano specially sent from Paris for this concert tour. Town Hall, Tuesday 23rd, Saturday 27th October, 8.15 pm [1971] Roger Whittaker, HMV recording artist. Wellington Opera House 17th Feb 1971; Christchurch Civic Theatre 18th Feb 1971; Hamilton Founders Theatre 19th Feb 1971; Auckland His Majesty's Theatre 20th Feb 1971. Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

Date: 1939 - 1970 - 1940

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

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-IceShows

Description: Includes: 1939: At the Exhibition. Frank de Lyall has the honour to present the greatest sensation in ice skating ever conceived - dynamic, breathtaking, ice artistry that will leave you dumbfounded! St Moritz Ice Show. Swiss stars of the ice. Principals Edmund Corthesy and Vera Paravicini; Royal command skaters assisted by Elsa and Fleurette, the brilliant skaterinas. Evening Post print 631 [Poster card. 1939] (2 copies) 1940: J C Williamson's colossal extravaganza on ice, "Switzerland" ice show and ice ballet. 50 international artists with Megan Taylor, world's champion skater; Eddie Marcl, imcomparable comedian; Phil Taylor, world's trick skating champion. Grand Opera House Wellington, com. Friday January 19th [1940]. Wright & Jaques Ltd, printers, Albert St., AucklandPoster card 1970 (all overseas): Metromedia presents "Ice Capades" 31st edition. Conceived and directed by Robert Turk assisted by Shirley Costello. [Photographic booklet printed in USA] Don't rock the ice; blades cut new path in the cruise world [re Cavanaugh family, Charles and Lucille, sons Dennis and Martin and Lou Foulds, who present skating shows on cruise ships. Printed in USA 1970] Holiday on ice; 25me anniversaire. Nantes, Champs-de-Mars. [Poster printed in Germany with illustration by O Kley]. 28 aout - 6 septembre 1970. Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Various print media on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1946 - 1960 - 1973

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Australia-2

Description: Includes: Alberto's Circus-Zoo, direct from 3rd record breaking appearance at Roselands, Sydney (With John James, Noffy & Buttons, Bambi, Cash the talking horse, Robert & Bernice, Miss Elean, Stan Paul, etc) [1960s?] Alberto's Circus and Zoo (With Albert Perry's Royal Bengal tigers, Robert & Bernice juggling on the high unicycle, Rudy the world's worst juggler ...) [1960s?] Alberto's Circus and Zoo. Showing Roselands, 27 Dec - 29 January [ca 1967?] / illus. Michael John (low prices, in decimal currency. Australia changed to decimal currency in early 1966) Alberto's Circus, presented by Perry Bros, Australia's oldest circus family [late 1960s - decimal currency] (2 copies - 1 red print, one blue print) Alberto's Circus & Zoo. Opening David Jones, Garden City, Upper Mt Gravatt, Sat 1 May - Sunday 16 May 1971 (2 copies) Alberto's Circus, bigger than ever! Direct from Garden City Shopping Centre Brisbane. Presented by Perry Bros, Australia's oldest circus family. [late 1960s-1970s]. Yellow poster (2 copies) Ashton's Circus, est. 1832. Ashton's Circus is 133 years old [1965] (2 copies) Ashtons Circus and John Kendall present "The clown who lost his circus". A star-studded pantomime in true music hall style. Anna Russell - Colin Croft [etc] Southwell Park, Lyneham A.C.T., 12-23 February [1975] Burtons super all star Circus (Showing clown's head) [1970s?] Pagels Circus [Chromolithographic poster showing elephant] (2 copies) Pagels Circus wild animal show, featuring for the first time the Flying Valeros, Capt Daniels performing African lions, Pagels Liberty horses & ponies, Altos Troupe, Mardes Troupe, Pyramids - Adagio on horseback, the Bradford, Falcons trampoline acrobats. Reid Printery, Gympie [1960s?] Pagels Circus (with Flying Valero's, Captain Daniel, Ali Beys performing camels, Miss Betty, Gregor the bounding jockey, the Falcons, Woeful Willy, etc). Mt Morgan, Thurs 6 June [1963, 1968, or 1974] (plus 2 copies with no day of the week indicated) I'm a big B. See you at the Exhibition - Barney [1960s?] Newcastle, nightly 8 pm matinee, opens Sat. 15 May. Yellow flier (2 copies) Wentworth Park, the only 2 ring circus in Australasia. Commencing Thursday 3 April [1960s?] Los Muchachos, the new generation circus direct from Spain. A new dimension in circus [early 1970s?] The greatest circus on earth [Michael Edgley presents a combination of acts from various European and world circuses]. Booklet showing all acts, mid-1970s Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Relief prints, sizes up to 530 mm.

Date: 1946 - 1960 - 1973

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Australia-1

Description: Includes: Bullen Bros Circus, presenting the only travelling zoo in Australia ... [with] the Dareino Bros, Erl Beno, Randel Delco, Miss Jeanette, the 4 Violantes, Judkins and Odkins, Sammy the Silent [1946?] Bullen's, Australia's largest circus (shows animal in big top) [1960s?] (3 copies) Bullen's Circus. Bundaberg, Friday 31 May - Monday 3 June [1963 or 1968] Wait for Bullen's. Gooviegen. [Fri 30 October 1964] Bullen's Circus. Ipswich, 20-21 August 1965 Bullen's Circus. Mt Morgan, 7 August 1965 Bullens Circus [with ringmaster, clown's face, line of elephants on hind legs, two lions, equestrians and a line of white horses [1960s?] Bullen's Animal World. An ideal family adventure Sole Bros are coming ... Grand transcontinental tour [1960s?] (4 copies) Sole Bros. Australia's greatest circus (with Joseph Eroni, Marvenn and Phillis, Professor Paul , etc .... [Poster with clown's head]Sole Bros new world circus ... Pink banner poster. 1960s? Sole Bros proudly present the world's leading wild animal trainer Joseph Eroni ... Flying Marconis, Cheeky Charlie, Upside-Down Revelle, Marveen, Miss Angela, hurricane horsemanship, mastodonic marvels, the Nairns, Patricia & Charles, Zimba the educated zebra .... [Text only. 1960s?] (2 copies) [Sole Bros]. Grafton, two nights only [with Betty and Peggy, the smallest elephants on earth. 21-22 April [1961 or 1967?] Sole Bros & Wirth's combined circus & zoo. Box plan [1960-1970s?] Surprise Surprise. Tommy Hanlon jr appears at Sole Bros Circus, Rockhampton, 4-11 June 1973 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Relief prints, sizes up to 530 mm.

Date: 1968 - 1976

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-France

Description: Includes: Bouglione. Audierne, Place Général de Gaule, Jeudi 22 Juillet 1976. Shows illustration of elephant by B. Napoli Bouglione, encore un nouveau spectacle!!. Nemours, Place des Chaudins, Mardi 20 Mai [1975?] Les 4 Frères Bouglione [photo of tigers performing with female trainer. 1972] Les 4 Frères Bouglione [photo of Emilien Bouglione on horseback. 1973] Cirque Jean Richard; seul cirque en Europe a piste surélevée - visibilité totale. Imp. P Bourquin & Cie, Reims [1960-1970s?] Cirque Rancy. Orléans, Carré Saint-Vincent, Vendredi 21 Mars - Dimanche 23 Mars [1969] Cirque Rancy. Saint-Malo, place de Rocabey, Mercredi 5 Aout [1970] Cirque Sabine Rancy; "Feerie au Nepal, avec la Cavalerie de Bombay, les elephants des Indes, les danseuses sacrées, le groupe exotique, les Princes Hindous de la magie, les Lanceurs du Bengale / G Lécureux, '68 [1968] TV journal, no 4, 15 - 21 Mai 1971. La menace des robots; et revoilá nos amis les clowns. 1971 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, relief prints and offset prints, sizes varying up to 500 mm.

Date: 1963 - 1969 - 1973

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

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-USA

Description: Includes: Rudy Brothers Circus thrills over 2,000 cons. "San Quentin news", vol 39, no 12, 11 July 1969 [tabloid newspaper] Today is Circus Day in ... ? Circuses enroute, week of May 2 1971 [List of circuses and their location for that week] Ringlings Barnum & Bailey Circus U.S.A. Palais des Sport, Foire Internationale de Lille, 18-25 September 1963 Jos Schlitz Brewing Company Circus parade calendar. Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. "Old Milwaukee Days", featuring the Schlitz Circus Parade ... (2 different) Fisher Bros Circus. Levelland, Lions Club, Tues 16 October [1960s?] F.O.P. presents Fisher Bros Circus, featuring "Goliath" America's largest blood-sweating hippopotamus. Sheriffs Posse Rodeo Grounds, Silver City [1973] [Fisher Bros Circus]. All advance tickets $1.00, at door $2.00 children $1.50... no reserved seats Three posters showing aspects of circus work: Fairy tales can come true Hold your horses Roustabouts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Posters, sizes varying up to 500 mm.