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 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 2 men standing beside Lake Wendouree 1923. They are dressed in suits with hats on, their names are Frank Wright and Vernon Holt..1) Frank Wright 22 and Vernon Holt 16 Taken beside the shores of Wendouree by Mrs Williams 10.9.23 (au) frank wright vernon holt lake wendouree

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. Photograph taken at Lake Wendouree on a St Pauls Church of England Linton Sunday School picnic.Sepia photograph of a small group of children and adults feeding swans at the side of a lake.st paul's sunday school, sunday school picnics, faull collection, swans, lake wendouree

Postcard - with a view of Lake Wendouree within an embossed map Australia - no Tasmania. Coat of arms also embossed. Has words "Lake Wendouree Ballarat" within photograph. In top left hand corner, has Australian Coat of Arms, partially embossed, printed in blue with words "Greetings from Australia". See also Reg Item 4004 for a similar card and written originally by the same person. On rear, the post card has been divided into two with a the words "Commonwealth of Australia and Post Card" and artistic symbol with the initials "H&B". Early Commonwealth of Australia postcard, after the Post Master General's department formed late 1900's. See also Reg item 4004.Printed coloured / black and white postcard. On rear in ink " Happy New Year, from Ern & Lucy, children to Esther" ????trams, tramways, lake wendouree, postcards

A view from the "Fairyland" area of the Wendouree Lake showing Mount Warrenheip in the background. Lake Wendouree is often considered the soul of Ballarat according to advertisements from the early 1900's saying "Sydney may have it's Harbour, Melbourne, it's bay but Ballarat has Lake Wendouree." This may have been Mrs.Strange's favorite spot to photograph the Lake, another image in this series captures the same area in a different mood. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.lake wendouree

Folded pamphlet, brochure, titled "Lake Wendouree Information Brochure" produced by the City of Ballarat giving information on Lake Wendouree, fishing, water quality, sport, restrictions, a guide to lake features, history, wildlife, ecosystem and a small section of the Golden City Paddle Steamer and Ballarat Vintage Trams. Printed on recycled paper (cream coloured 1993; or white 1996) in green ink. Folded into four. The 1996 brochure has been revised, primarily with reference to the map. See Reg. Item No. 1108 regarding the launch of the brochure on 23/9/1993. Copy 1 - produced 1993 - printed by Mid City Printers, graphics by Graeme Kent and Associates. Copy 2 - produced 1996 - with reference to the Lake Wendouree Master plan, by Mark McWha - July 1994. Printer and graphics as for copy 1.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, ballarat vintage tramway

Photograph taken at celebratory dinner at Lake Lodge, Lake Wendouree during 1970s.Black and white photograph of group of four women and two men celebrating, wearing party hats and leis."L-R Stella Surman, Frank O'Beirne, Kathleen McCarthy and Carrie Murrell (both standing) Annie O'Beirne, Graeme Dunn taken at Lake Lodge, Lake Wendouree in the 1970'S".stella surman, frank o'beirne, anne o'beirne, kathleen mccarthy, carrie murrell, graeme dunn

Colour printed map of Lake Wendouree and surrounding streets showing walking paths, roads, tram, bus and rail lines and other features. Used in the large maps placed around the Lake c2009. Printed on an A3 size sheet. Two copies held.trams, tramways, map, lake wendouree, wendouree parade

The Jubilee church on the edge of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat was opened in 1887, and held its jubilee in 1904. It is no longer operating as a church. This property was sold c1996. In its heighday it had a Sunday School and kindergarten. "A fire occurred at the Methodist Jubi lee Church Wendouree-parade, on Satur day evening. Flames were noticed at 7. p.m. issuing from the large kindergarten room attached to the chapel, and a Gregory-street resident telephoned the brigade. The firemen confined the blaze to the rear section and portion of the back wall of the church Itself. The damage is estimtacd at £100. (The Age 15 July 1935} Former weatherboard Church beside Lake Wendouree in Ballarat.jubilee church, jubilee methodist church, ballarat, wendouree, wendouree jubilee church

Set of ten colour photos with title photo of Begonias, in a strip suitable for posting in an envelope of views of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree. Made by Colorscans of 123 Dover St. Richmond. Folded so that they form a group that could be posted in a standard envelope. Has a note on the area on a small folding strip at the top. On the inside of the strip: 1. Statue Pomona and Begonia House in the Botanic Gardens 2. The Sarah George Ferry on Lake Wendouree 3. Lake Lodge at dusk 4. Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage, Botanic Gardens 5. The Prime Ministers Avenue, Botanic Gardens On the rear 1. Title photo set with Begonias in the Botanic Gardens 2. Vintage tram on the Botanic Gardens Tourist Tramway (No. 27 - in SEC colour scheme with Tram Rides sign). 3. Benzonis 'Flight from Pompeii' 4. Wishing Well in the Botanic Gardens 5. Black swans on the Lake 6. The Mosaic crown at the Shell House (By C.A. Pickford) Photographs by George Hurdes. See Tram 27 repainted by Museum to a different colour scheme in 1983/84. trams, tramways, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, botanical gardens

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This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, powerhouse, lake wendouree, tram

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, st patrick's boatshed

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, fairyland, 1904

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, 1904

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, boat houses

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, the promenade

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, view point

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, children, swans

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, botanical gardens, lake wendouree

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, botanical gardens, lake wendouree, 1940s, statues

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, horsedrawn, tram

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, steamer, coming fro power house corner lake wendouree

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, swing boats, lake wendouree, children

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, yachting, boats, lake wendouree