Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Anzac Concert – “Butting In “

Chorus – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [left, page 47 of album]

Audrea Beddie (as Lady Hardcastle) at front of stage singingsurrounded by Ladies & Gentlemen of the Chorus, with members of a brass band in uniform (right).

In ‘orchestra pit’ before the stage - Roy Boyd (musical director), Claudia Lindsay (pianist).

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Ron, Alf and the Ladies & Gentlemen of the Chorus – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 30 of album]

Front of the stage – Ron Meinung (as George Hardcastle, left) & Alf Leebrick (as Mack, right).

Ladies & Gentlemen of the Chorus (see list, page 7 of show programme).

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Typed on piece of paper glued above photo, as caption (for all 3 photos on this page) - Anzac Concert – Princess Peanut

In the palace of the King – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [bottom left, page 14 of album]

Left to Right (foreground) - Handsome Harry (left) with Charlie Poodles (centre, using ‘blunderbuss’ gun). In the background are: Princess Peanut, King Kanute, King’s Bodyguards, King’s Lancers, Harem Girls & others. (see cast list, pages 7 & 9 of the “Princess Peanut” show programme).

Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry). Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles). Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut). John Tomlinson (as King Kanute).

In ‘orchestra pit’ in front of stage (L to R) - John de Ruiter (Double Bass), Campbell Davie (Piano), Roy Lester (Saxophone).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption (for all 3 photos on this page) - Anzac Concert – Princess Peanut

In the palace of the King – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top left, page 14 of album]

Left to Right (foreground) - Handsome Harry (left, holding ‘blunderbuss’ gun) with Charlie Poodles (centre, holding a dead goose ?). In the background are: Princess Peanut, King Kanute, King’s Bodyguards, King’s Lancers, Harem Girls & others. (see cast list, pages 7 & 9 of the “Princess Peanut” show programme).

Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry). Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles). Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut). John Tomlinson (as King Kanute).

In ‘orchestra pit’ in front of stage (L to R) - John de Ruiter (Double Bass), Campbell Davie (Piano), Roy Lester (Saxophone).

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Princess Peanut and the Sheik – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [right, page 14 of album]

Left to Right - Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut) & Jack Murphy (as the Sheik).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Dave Tomlinson & Dudley Collier “Princess Peanut Show”

Dave Tomlinson & Dudley Collier – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top right, page 9 of album]

Left to Right - Dave Tomlinson (as Landlord) & Dudley Collier (as Butcher).

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Typed on piece of paper glued above photo, as caption - Trixie Cottingham and Audrie Beddie {? Audrea Beddie} R.S.A. Anzac Concert “Butting In ” April 27 & 29, 1959 {? April 25 & 27}

See also #.0053 (page 26 of this album) identical copy.

Trixie Cottingham and Audrea Beddie – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 31 of album]

Left to Right - Trixie Cottingham (as Fi-Fi) & Audrea Beddie (as Lady Hardcastle).

See also #.0053 (page 26 of this album) identical copy.

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Ron Meinung & Alf Leebrick “Princess Peanut ” Anzac Concert 25th April, 1958

INCORRECT caption – should be - Ron Meinung & Alf Leebrick “Butting In” Anzac Concert, April 1959

Ron Meinung & Alf Leebrick – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 23 of album]

Left to Right – Ron Meinung (as George Hardcastle) & Alf Leebrick (as Mack).

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Typed on piece of paper glued above photo, as caption - R.S.A. Concert 1959

Maori Chorus – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 25 of album]

Back Row (9 men) - Page 7 of the show programme lists (11) Maori Warriors as: K. Hurinui Kingi, Tony Rauhihi, George Rauhihi, Bill Nepia, Pio Hurinui, Willy Poaneke, Benny Rauhihi, Vincent Mathews, Basika Paaka, Lloyd Williams & Frank Hita.

Front Row (9 women) identified (in no particular order) as - Ngawhaea Hurinui, Monica Tukapua, Maria Tukapau, Karen Ramsbotham, Tania Hori Te Pa, Colleen Hurinui, Nora McMillin, Nora Williams & Lorraine Wilson. (see page 7 of the show programme).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Anzac Concert 1959

Cast (Finale ?) – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 29 of album]

(see cast list, pages 7, 8 & 9 of the “Butting In” show programme).

In ‘orchestra pit’ before the stage - Roy Boyd (musical director), Claudia Lindsay (pianist), Roy Lester (saxophone). (see page 1 of show programme).

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Typed on piece of paper glued above photo, as caption - R.S.A. Concert 1959

Maori Maidens – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 28 of album]

9 women identified (in no particular order) as - Ngawhaea Hurinui, Monica Tukapua, Maria Tukapau, Karen Ramsbotham, Tania Hori Te Pa, Colleen Hurinui, Nora McMillin, Nora Williams & Lorraine Wilson. (see page 7 of the show programme). With Cecilia Hurinui (as Maori Princess) and Ron Meinung (as George Hardcastle, being ‘handled’).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Allan Wilks and Annie Phair R.S.A. Concert 1959 “Butting In “

Allan Wilks and Annie Phair – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 32 of album]

Left to Right - Allan Wilks (as Lord Hardcastle) & Annie Phair (as Miss Evans [Shortie] & Ermytrude Evans).

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See also #.0058 (page 31 of this album) identical copy.

Trixie Cottingham and Audrea Beddie – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 26 of album]

Left to Right - Trixie Cottingham (as Fi-Fi) & Audrea Beddie (as Lady Hardcastle).

See also #.0058 (page 31 of this album) identical copy.

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Ron Meinung & Cecilia Hurinui “Butting In”

Ron Meinung and Cecilia Hurinui – of the show “Butting In”, 1959 1 B&W photo print [page 27 of album]

Left to Right - Ron Meinung (as George Hardcastle) & Cecilia Hurinui (as Maori Princess).

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Princess Peanut & Charlie Poodles – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [bottom left, page 10 of album]

Left to Right – Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut), Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles) & King’s Sentry (with back turned).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Ron Meinung & Alf Leebrick with the donkey “Princess Peanut Show”

Page 15 of the “Princess Peanut” programme credits / thanks: J. Cumming, for photographs.

Ron & Alf with the donkey – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top left, page 9 of album]

Left to Right - Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles), Neddy (the donkey) & Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry). Dressed in Army uniforms.

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Audrea Beddie & Chorus “Princess Peanut “

Audrea Beddie & Ladies Chorus – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top left, page 12 of album]

Centre (foreground) with broom – Audrea Beddie (as Polly Poodles). With Ladies of the Chorus in the background (see cast list, page 7 of show programme).

Gwendolyn Hesp (Chorus Conductress) standing to left of piano. Campbell Davie (Pianist).

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Typed on piece of paper glued beside photo, as caption - Rehearsal Scenes for ” Princess Peanut ” Anzac 1958

Chorus & Finale of Act One – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [right, page 11 of album]

Centre to Right (foreground) - Allan Wilks (as Sergeant-Major), Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles) & Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry). With men & ladies of the Chorus in the background (see cast list, page 7 of show programme).

Gwendolyn Hesp (Chorus Conductress) standing to left of piano. Campbell Davie (Pianist). Tom Morgan (Drums) at extreme bottom right of photo.

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Typed on piece of paper glued to right of photo, as caption - Dave Tomlinson & Dudley Collier Standing. On the Bed – Audrea Beddie & Ron Meinung - “Princess Peanut”

In the Poodles’ bed-sitting-room – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [bottom left, page 12 of album]

Left to Right – Dave Tomlinson (as Landlord) standing, Audrea Beddie (as Polly Poodles) in bed, Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles) in bed, Dudley Collier (as Butcher) standing.

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Typed on piece of paper glued beside photo, as caption - Rehearsal Scene from same show

Magician in King Kanute’s Palace – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [right, page 12 of album]

Bert Hoult (as Magician) 2nd from left, assisted by one of the Harem Girls. Harem Girls, King’s Bodyguards & King’s Lancers in background (see cast list, pages 7 & 9 of show programme).

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Allan Wilks & Ron Meinung “Princess Peanut Show”

In Soldiers’ Canteen – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top left, page 11 of album]

Left to Right (foreground) – Allan Wilks (as Sergeant-Major) & Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles). With Army soldiers seated & standing in background. Dressed in Army uniforms.

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Typed on piece of paper glued below photo, as caption - Scenes from “Princess Peanut Show”

Handsome Harry & Charlie Poodles – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top right, page 10 of album]

Left to Right – Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry) & Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles). Dressed in civilian clothes.

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Death of the Sheik – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [bottom left, page 11 of album]

Left to Right – Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry), Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles), Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut) & Jack Murphy (as the Sheik). Dressed in Army uniforms.

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In the palace of the King – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [top left, page 10 of album]

Left to Right (foreground) - Sentry, Handsome Harry, Charlie Poodles, Sentry, Princess Peanut, King Kanute. In the background are: King’s Bodyguards, King’s Lancers, Harem Girls & others. (see cast list, pages 7 & 9 of the “Princess peanut” show programme).

Alf Leebrick (as Handsome Harry). Ron Meinung (as Charlie Poodles). Audrea Beddie (as Princess Peanut). John Tomlinson (as King Kanute).

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See different photo (titled: The “Harem Scarem” ...) on page 2 of the “Princess peanut” show programme.

Harem Dancing Girls – of the show “Princess Peanut”, 1958 1 B&W photo print [bottom left, page 9 of album]

8 women identified as (in no particular order) – Jean Curtis, Allison Fletcher, Ada Winiata, Joyce Davie, Pauline Dobson, Marie Brown, Naomi Lancaster & Helen Harland. They form the “Harem Scarem” Ballet of the show (see cast list, page 5 of the show programme).

See different photo (titled: The “Harem Scarem” ...) on page 2 of the “Princess peanut” show programme.

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