Programmes, menus, cards and invitations

Component identifier:

Series 8

Content Summary:

The programmes, menus and invitations spanning the years 1927 to 1974 which comprise this series, have been arranged chronologically with undated items placed towards the end. Much of the material in this series relates to broadcasting. Of particular interest are programmes of the inaugural broadcast of 2CO Corowa in 1931, a '3LO Gala Night Performance' in 1929, and a short wave world transmission broadcast in 1927. There are invitations to 3LO's Christmas parties for children and studio invitations to 7ZL (Hobart), 5CL (Adelaide), and 3LO. The menus include a Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Dinner in 1951 and a dinner held in honour of an ABC officer which contains the autographs of many well-known ABC personalities. One undated Christmas card has also been placed in this series.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The bulk of the Bearup Papers were received between 1979 and 1987 from T.W. Bearup and his daughter Cecilie Bearup. The main body of material was donated by Bearup in 1982. The material contained in Series 14 was donated by Bearup in 1979, and was formerly held at MS 1868. Two small additions were made in 2011 and 2012.

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