Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of an ornate band rotunda sitting on a timber plank surface. The domed roof is supported by ionic columns and the interior is enclosed by full length, paned glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St. Hilda's Band and the place is Hastings Pier in England. The conductor is Frank Wright.Written in pencil on back - Band Rotunda (St Hilda's Band playing), Hastings Pier, Frank Wright Conductor, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, hastings pier, band rotunda

The Sandringham seal, which was designed by Sans and McDougall, had been selected in 1917 by a special committee and depicted as its main feature the Sandringham pier and breakwater, with a yacht in full sail, as an inset, and supported by two dolphins. The motto selected was Omni Opere ("With all earnestness.")Carved wood, with metal cast lettering. Carved relief City of Sandringham seal in the centre of the plaque with lettering 'CITY OF SANDRINGAM 1917' cast in metal around the border. On the central shield is the depiction of a large sailboat in the water at the top, below it an L-shaped pier protruding from the right and below that another pier protruding from the left with two small boats at the bottom. The shield is flanked by two dolphins, with St Edward's crown above, and a banner containing the motto 'OMNI OPERE' beneath. The area around the seal is decorated with a carved circular pattern.plaque, city of sandringham, sandringham coat of arms, seal, omni opere, bayside, coat of arms, crown, crest

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandColour tinted photograph/postcard looking down the Cowes Jetty and taken from The Esplanade with Jetty Shed on the left.The Pier at Coweslocal history, photography, cowes jetty, colour tinted photograph, john jenner, bryant west

One of 15 A3 sheets with copies of postcards on each page. Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1. SS Genista Ferry at Rhyll, Phillip Island. 2. Lady with dog on Lovers Walk Cowes. 3. Penguins coming in at the Penguin Parade. 4. SS Genista leaving the Cowes Pier. Right side from top to bottom: 1. The Cowes Sea Baths. 2. The Cowes Beach. 3. Little Penguin. 4. Looking towards Cowes from the Pier.Left side from top to bottom: 1. "SS Genista calling at Rhyll". 3. "Photo Shop Series - Parade of the Penguins Phillip Island". 4. "the Rose Series P655 - SS Genista leaving the Pier Cowes Victoria." Right side from top to bottom: 1. "The Cowes Baths". 2. "The Rose Series P3402 - The Beach Cowes Phillip Island". 3. "No 117 Penguin Phillip Island". 4. "Murray Views No 9 - Cowes from Pier Phillip Island Vic".ss genista, ferry - genista, lovers walk cowes, penguin parade, wildlife - penguins, cowes baths phillip island, cowes beach, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph of a horse tethered to fence at Griffiths Point (now San Remo). Pier Hotel in the background on left. Right foreground Bergin's Pier. Mid pier, Government pier. Background part at the Coal pier.horse tethered, phillip island, jessie smith, griffiths point, san remo, pier hotel san remo, bergin's pier san remo

Anne TAYLOR Framed black and white photograph showing a pier over a foggy lake, with reeds in the foreground. If you can assist with information on this artist or artwork please use the comment link below. Frame stamp - Jem Frames, 26 Firebrace St, Horsham Frame sticker - Alphmat Artcare System, Ref 5055, Date 1996art, artwork, anna taylor, photography, foto, lake, water, fog, pier, reeds, landscape, wimmera

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph/postcard of Cowes taken from the end of the Jetty showing a man standing in foreground with Jetty Shed in background.Cowes from the Pierlocal history, photography, cowes jetty, jetty shed, colour tinted photograph, cowes pier phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

Black and white small format postcard of the Post Office Jetty, showing a steamer at the end of the jetty, the passenger shelter, rock groyne from shore into lake, bluestone rock retaining wall and flagstone path at edge of lake, three electricity poles and one memorial cypress tree in distance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Pier Lakes Entrancememorials, waterfront, ships and shipping

Displayed at History House.Long pier in background. Man with megaphone on end of Railway pier. Portland Lifeboat under full sail. Rails at end of pier.Front: The Lifeboat under Full Sail - Portland, Vic. Back: Sticker - history House. Copy purchased in March 1989. From Mr. Stafford. Photographer Julia Streetportland lifeboat, lifeboat crew, vessel

A collection of three photographs donated by Thelma Fithall.Three Black & White photograph/postcards of Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-01. The Main Street, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-02. Looking down to the Cowes Pier with a large crowd of people and several old vehicles. 282-03. The Esplanade, Cowes showing the Isle of Wight Hotel, several vehicles and people.282-01. Main Street, Cowes. 282-02. Valentine Series No. 2262. The Pier, Cowes. 282-03. Valentine Series No. 3396. The Esplanade, Cowes.cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, main street cowes, phillip island

Postcard from Jack Jenner CollectionSepia Postcard of Tankerton pier at French Island with rail tracks for loading. Small boat moored to right of pier and ferry to left of pier.Front: "Tankerton - French Island" Letter written to Jack Jenner on back. Dated 12/9/27 tankerton french island, french island, jack jenner collection, piers

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of the Newhaven Pier with shed front end. Two cars and a boat beside the shed. Two boats near the pier and people on the pier.On back: "Newhaven Wal Steer collection"newhaven pier phillip island, bruce bennett

Black and white photograph showing piers and entrance to lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Western pier in back ground shows concrete extension to original wooden pier. Wooden eastern pier in foreground. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, navigation

The Queenscliffe lifeboatPre-launch of the QUEENSCLIFFE at Queenscliffe c1949QUEENSCLIFFE lifeboat about to be launched c1949.Reverse " launching shortly after transfer from Fishermans Pier to Boat Pier / "QUEENSCLIFFE" lifeboat "lifeboat 'queenscliffe'

One of a group of photographs from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary Karney.Coloured postcard of the end of the Cowes Pier looking towards the mainland. Small boat on the pier.Scene at Cowes. Greetings on back to Miss Robb from Bert and Kenneth West.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, bryant west collection, mary karney

Postcard printed in Germany has serrated edging. Also another sepia toned copy 10 x 15cm.Black and white postcard showing SS Wyralla steaming out entrance into Bass Strait, lot of smoke. Workshed on end of eastern pier. No-one on piers or beach on left of eastern pier. Boardwalk on right on end of pier. Tramline visible.boardwalk, jetties, restaurant, waterways

Photograph donated by Rod Carmichael.Black & White laminated photograph. San Remo Pier with "Evening Star". Newhaven Pier in the background. L Talbot and B Johnson 1950 ?ferry evening star, ferries, san remo pier, newhaven pier, rod carmichael

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975View of the Pier at Coweslocal history, documents, postcards, jetties, cowes, phillip island, sepia postcard, cowes jetty, bernard grayden

Black and white photograph showing entrance and piers, viewed from ocean end of pier looking north towards Kalimna, small sailing boat in entrance inside of Eastern Pier, on right amongst the timber piers is a man leaning out. Lakes Entrance Victoriatopography, jetties, waterways

Aerial photo showing the double-headed pier created by partially dismantled Railway Pier and partially built Station Pier, late 1920s. Also the new wing piers with paddlesteamers Hygeia, Weeroona and Ozone (latter being broken up), foreshore and railyards, and end of Princes Pier. Pasted on A4 paper printed with computer generated chequered border.transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, ps weeroona, ps hygeia

Black and white photograph of a pier. At the end of the pier are two ships. In the foreground is a bed of roses and a cypress tree.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: M.E. Andrews, Photographer, Portland (left edge)postcard, portland pier

Black and white photograph showing entrance piers and entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean Bass Strait. Extensions to both piers completed. Visitors on pier and boardwalk. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrancewaterways, jetties, fences, machinery