Slip in album containing Photographs numbered 10001-001 to 071 showing Eastlink Ringwood Bypass Construction. See individual Catalogue entries for each Photograph.

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 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.1). With compliments slip from Trinity College of Music, London 2). Printed and folded 4 page examination with 'Instructions to candidates' and 'Musical knowledge' questions.1). Written in blue pen - Bill, 20.11.67frank wright, trinity college of music, diploma examination

Cream Silk Half Slip. Slight staining. Button hole stitching on scalloped edging. Drawn thread embroidery from hemline. McClure Family Collection.stawell clothing material

Hand written letter of apology for non-attendance at a meeting 19 Nov 1908. Signed by Phillip Theisinger. Lined note paper

Notes made mainly by the clerks of the Protector?s office. Includes lists of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people living in the area at the time.

Description of likely amalgamation of Nunawading and Box hill Councils. Box hill unhappy about losing their non-rate revenue to an amalgamation.Description of likely amalgamation of Nunawading and Box hill Councils. Box hill unhappy about losing their non-rate revenue to an amalgamation.local government finance, city of box hill, city of nunawading, amalgamations, medcraft, greg, coyne, bill