Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967. 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.A 66 page black and white magazine with a colour front cover. The magazine contains a guide to London and regional musical events for May 1967 as well as articles on various musicians. The book was owned by Frank Wright. On page 9 a piece has been cut out of the page.music and musicians, hansom books ltd, frank wright

Produced to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VIII, but over stamped following his prior abdication.The significance in this piece lies with the abdication of Edward VIII prior to his coronation.Brass commemorative tea spoon.Clock design, "The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII May 12th 1937". Over stamped "Abdicated Dec. 1936" with bust of Edward VIII.king edward viii, abdication, commemorative teaspoons

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "Mrs. Wedge cutting ribbon at opening of East Ringwood railway station. Mr. Everard, MLA on left". 16 May 1925.

Black and white photograph showing a group of personalities seated and standing during opening ceremony.Written on back of photograph: "Lionswood opening, May 1963." Attendees include Sir Henry Bolte, Mayor of Ringwood Cr Max Deuter and Mrs Deuter.

An original letter titled "to Whom It May Concern' written by Robert John Williams which describes what happened to him when he turned 20 and had to register for National Service. There are copies of the documents which Robert talked about in his letter on file at the Museum with the letter.australian national serviceman, ballot box, trooper robert john williams, 3793407, royal australian armoured corps, 1st forward delivery troop, b squadron, 1st armoured regiment, a squadron, trooper

Jessie Partington and her mother Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie partington, annie may partington

Entertainment Irene May Berndt 1908 later Mrs N Maloneystawell entertainment

Portrait of young girl(Example of Costume) 1908 (Margaret May Frawley)stawell

Large group of people gathered at the Navarre Railway Station May 1914stawell railways

Portrait of Irene May Berndt 1908 later Mrs N Maloneystawell entertainment

Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington

Created for the memorial service that was held on friday 20th may 1910, held in front of the shire hall in Heathcote to honour king edward VII who died on the 6th may 1910 at 2.30 p.m. this was arranged by the local ministers of religion at the request of the president and councillers of the shire of McIvor.Believed to be the only one in exsistence, after intesive research have been unable to come up with any information, from the shire, local churches or senior members of the community,only mention was in the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper.research in to archives further afield have not produced another.Piece of cream silk printed on face and inside, screen printed in purple and black ink on front and inside the order of service. details of all ministers of religion and shire dignitries as well as hyms sung. "McIvor Times" Print, Heathcote on left hand side below main print. in black inkvictoria, silk memorial booklet, king edward vii, 1910, heathcote, ministers, of, local, churches, shire, president, mcivor, times

Bridge players Kay Bignell Vic Burton and John Matthews at a Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Bridge players Kay Bignell Vic Burton and John Matthews at a Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, clubs, recreation

Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows the audience, including Bill Everard MLA, at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman.

A booklet commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II which was held 2 June 1953. The booklet goes through the history of Coronations in England, detailing the church (Westminster Abbey; includes drawn black and white picture), the Coronation Regalia and the meaning of each piece (photographed in colour), the coronation itinerary and the route to and from Westminster Abbey on the back cover. There is also a black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and their children Prince Charles (now Charles III) and Princess Anne. The front cover shows a printed copy of colour drawing containing Buckingham Palace in the background and the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in the foreground."A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953, 1953" 16 page booklet printed on glossy paper. Cover printed and select images printed in colour. Internal pages and back cover contain text and some images printed black and white.Inscription on the first page reading 53. and $4- Original archive number/sticker on back cover - crossed outqueen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, buckingham palace, westminster abbey

This is a studio portrait of Jessie May Partington (1911-1999), possibly in her 20s.Jessie May is a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Sepia photograph on postcard depicting young woman (seated) in dark sleeveless dress with pearls.On back: "Auntie Tim" in blue pen and "Jessie" in black pen.jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family

People - "Stone, Edward; Monti, May Caroline Nee Stone, Monti Child"

Neil. Alexander Edward (Hank) & Edna May Rowland's Wedding photo 1938stawell

Photos of the VAF/RVIB office at Horsham in May 2005 taken by Janet Robins.1 CD with 12 imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, horsham

Photograph of Annie May Medhurst as infant. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May later married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.aniie may medhurst, annie may partington

The second of 8 children of David and Martha Medhurst, Annie May Medhurst was born 1884.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington

Notes on the life of Jessie May Partington and her relationships with other members of the Partington family.Brief family notes, typed text, includes handwritten notes.partington family, jessie may partington, jessie scholes, jessie may angus

Competitions and Novelty Events at the Gymkhana held on Friday 3rd May 1946,, and printed in the publication of the?Photocopy of columns out of local paper of the time.gymkhana

Tennis Club. A minister is standing on the end right side, so it may be a church club.Black and white photograph of a large group of men, women and children, some holding tennis racquets. Circa 1900 to 1910 Tennis court markings along the front of the photograph. Trees in the background. Photograph has a patterned green mount. Photographer W.J.Chapman - Stawell.W. J. Chapman - Stawelltennis, sport

Photograph of Annie May Medhurst holding a child, possibly a grandchild. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white photograph.annie may partington, annie may medhurst