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Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright standing in front of a bandstand at Staines, Middlesex, 22/5/1934
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 a man dressed in a band uniform standing on the grass in front of a raised bandstand. The bandstand has a stone and brick base, a white railed balustrade, white timber support columns and a roof. In the back ground is a garden, timber building and trees. The man is Frank Wright and he is dressed is the St. Hilda's band uniform.Written in pencil on the back - Frank Wright 32, Conductor St Hilda's, Staines, 22/5/34frank wright, brass band, conductor, bandstand, staines -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright at Toowoomba, Queensland, 1922, 1922
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 Frank Wright at the age of 20 years, taken at Toowoomba , Queensland, at Easter 1922. He is dressed in a band outfit.Frank Wright, at the age of 20 years. Taken at Toowoomba (Queensland) Easter, 1922, by Ben Shiphamfrank wright, conductor, brass bands -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Music Folio, Mendelsshon Lieder ohne Worte, Circa 1900
This collection of works, “songs without words” was written in the 1830’s by Mendellson. He was of the opinion that the music should stand alone and hence no need for words. This collection of his work for piano solos is still on the music syllabus today. The stamp on the front cover J.B. Shepherd and Son relates the Shepherd family music store in Liebig Street, which operated around the turn of the 20th century . They sold pianos and other musical instruments as well as doing repairs and tuning and lessons.This collection of music scores by Mendelssohn is significant firstly because it is still used by music students 160 years after it was written and secondly this copy has local significance as it was owned by Grace Rome who was born in 1902 and was the daughter of one of Warrnambool’s most successful and longest living business people Thomas Rome, who incidently made one of the earliest sound recordings in Australia.Cream coloured card cover with dark green cloth binding with the title Mendelssohn in red text with black flourish. Other text on cover is black. Edition Peters at the top of cover in black text. Pages contain music scores .132 pages. Kullak printed on front cover. Light blue stamp, “J. E. Shepherd & Son, Piano, organ & music Warehouse. Tuners & repairers Warrnambool. Written in Black ink but scrubbed out with blue ink on inside fly is Grace Rome P.L.C. 1921. 1. Similarly un unknown name is scrubbed on front top right corner of cover. warrnambool, mendelssohn, lieder ohne worte, edition peters, grace rome -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Chappel & Co Ltd et al, Blueberry Hill, 1940
Blueberry Hill is considered a blues standard, made popular by Fats Domino. The song was first published in 1940 with the music composed by Vincent Rose (1880-1944), and lyrics written by Larry Stock and Al Lewis. This arrangement is by Alan Fernie and was released by Obrasso Verlag AG. The tune was originally written for the 1941 western film "The Singing Hill" where it was first performed by Gene Autry.Sheet music for cornet printed in black ink on white A4 paper. 20 Parts for Brass band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Flugelhorn Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Percussion Drum Kit Timpani & Glock non-fictionBlueberry Hill is considered a blues standard, made popular by Fats Domino. The song was first published in 1940 with the music composed by Vincent Rose (1880-1944), and lyrics written by Larry Stock and Al Lewis. This arrangement is by Alan Fernie and was released by Obrasso Verlag AG. The tune was originally written for the 1941 western film "The Singing Hill" where it was first performed by Gene Autry. obrasso-verlag ag, blueberry hill, fats domino, gene autry, the singing hill, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, vincent rose, alan fernie, 1950s, al lewis, larry stock -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchWW11 Officers Peak Cap
Captains Hat WW11Khaki Olive coloured Officers Peak Cap with small rising sun medal on front band. Leather sweat band on inner cap On inner leather band - Wilkes Todhunter Pty Ltd, Military Outfitters Melbourne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Piping up for a home, 1993
Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. Band President, Ian Bell said they haven't had a base in 35 years. The band is the first civilian band from Victoria to enter the 1994 world championships. The council recommended a $5,000 grant.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. city of nunawading highland pipe band, bell, ian -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeTrophy
Joy MacDuff was a greatly loved teacher at the Junior School where she worked from 1973-1987. She resigned to return to live in Scotland. This prize was established in 1990 in her honour, and awarded to the music student demonstrating enthusiasm, endeavour and enjoyment. The prize was awarded until 2010. Heavy wooden stand with gold plates to front and back; thick glass top with school crest, bars of music and decorative elements etched on front; Front plate: The Joy Macduff Encouragement Award / for Enthusiasm Endeavour & Enjoyment in Music Studies verso plate: 2002 KATHRYN DAY / 2003 KATHRYN DAY / 2004 CATHERINE CLARKE / 2005 CATHY JAMES / 2006 TOM PETTIT / 2007 FINIAN KELLY BRYAN COLLING / 2008 BRYAN COLLING / 2009 FRANCES JACKSON / 2010 MACEO WOODjoy macduff, music, trophy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Container - Band Aid Tin
Tin container for band-aids - Cream background with red and blackBand Aid Elastic First Aid Dressings. Johnson and Johnsonmedicine, first aid -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBooklet - Music Score, John Ireland - Sea Fever
Original sheet music booklet, words by John Masefield.Representative sheet music booklet of popular period John Masefield song.Paper booklet of song - sheet music and words.Title: "SEA FEVER"music, song, cultural events, john masefield -
National Wool MuseumProgram, The Creation
This was obtained by Ken Hirst who's Uncle Cedric Hirst was President and founder of The Geelong Association of Music and Art. The brochure was a program that included the playing of 'The Creation' from a music book originally owned by Godfrey Hirst.Small cream one page booklet outlining the acts for they performance 'The Creation'The Geelong Association of Music and Art Presents The/geelong Choral society In The Creation -
National Wool MuseumProgram
This was obtained by Ken Hirst who's Uncle Cedric Hirst was President and founder of The Geelong Association of Music and Art. The brochure was a program that included the playing of 'The Creation' from a music book originally owned by Godfrey Hirst.Small one page cream booklet outlining the acts of 'The Creation' by The Geelong choral societyThe Geelong Association of Music and Art Presents The Geelong Choral society In The Creation -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchCap--Royal Australian Navy Reserve--National Service, 1954/55????
Typical Navy Cap of the Period 1954/55Cap Australian Rating, White water proof top. black band and chin strap, Tally Band With RANR NS. Stamped inside A A BONNETT. Also a very thin chin strap of black elastic. Two metal vent holes on each side. Leather sweat band.Cap Navy approximately 1954/55. Tally band RANR NS -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Frank Wright with a tuba player, 1930's?
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 two men dressed in band uniforms. One is displaying his war medals on his chest and is resting his tuba on the ground. The other, in a different uniform is standing to the right of the first man. This man is Frank Wright the conductor and the uniform is from the St Hilda's Band. Behind the men are folding seats, a hedge and two floors of a large building.frank wright, st hilda's band, conductor, tuba, brass band uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SHORTS, C. 1939 - 45
There is a number on the waist band that does not connect with Alan Mason, “245099”, shorts were commonly called “Bombay Bloomers”. Mason collection, refer 3979.2.Shorts, khaki colour, 2 side pockets, 2 waist buckles with 2 waist straps, fly has 4 buttons, back pocket and utility pocket.On waist band, “A Mason”.shorts, uniform, bombay bloomers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Headwear - Straw hat, Myer, 1950 - 1959
Belonged to donor's father who worked at J Kitchen & Sons and the wharvesWhite straw hat black 3 tier band. Top of hat around crown is perforated. Inside has brown leather band with small bow at back. Soft pad on inside of crownOn inner band " made expressley for the Myer Store for Men, Melbourne"costume, gardner -
Federation University Historical Collection
Music score, Sailors' Songs (B.B. Version) by Frank Wright, mid 1900's
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. He was the youngest of eleven children. 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 and he died in November 1970. 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.Music score covered with buff coloured card with fabric tape binding around the edges. The score is 16 pages long and is called "Sailors' Songs (B.B. Version) by Frank Wright".frank wright, boy's brigade, sailors' songs, brass bands, musical score -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Vernon Holt, Frank Wright, 1922, 1922
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 a man dressed in a band uniform holding a cornet. He is standing in a park, with people, a large tent and a horse drawn buggy in the backgroundWritten in pen on the back - Frank Wright, Toowoomba (Queensland), Taken by Vernon Holt, Easter 1922frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band -
Orbost & District Historical Societyjounals, Australasian Bandsman, July, October, November 1966
The Australasian Bandsman was a monthly journal devoted to bands. It began in the 1890's and was still being published in 2013.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. Primary Significance Criteria Three journals of the Australasian Bandsman. All have blue covers with darker blue print. Inside are white pages with black text. All are published by E. V. Simons P.O. Box 16 Portland New South Wales. 2085.1 July 1966 2085.2 October 1966 2085.3 November 1966Stamped with ORBOST MUNICIPAL BANDjournal magazine australasian-bandsman music -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Hat Band, 1940's
Hat band from "HMAS Sydney"Navy Blue Sailors' hat band. Tied with a bow. "HMAS Sydney" embroidered on bandhat band, hmas sydney, tatura, ww2, uniforms, navy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Scottish Society Inc, 1987
A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955.A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955. First President Jim Watson. Soon after they incorporated a Pipe Band - The Pipe Band separated from the Society in the 1960's. This Band is now the Box Hill Pipe Band. Covering letter R.S. Hill. Includes list of office bearers: 1955 - 1988.A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955. clubs and associations, mitcham scottish society inc., mitcham scottish society pipe band, watson, jim, box hill pipe band, hill, r.s. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - MARCHING TROUGH THREE CENTURIES WITH THE CITY OF BENDIGO BRASS BAND
In 1862 James Northcott established Northcott's City Band. Following his death in 1904, Oscar Flight took over the band and renamed it Flight's City Band. In 1921 the name was again changed to Bendigo Municipal Band and in 1982 it became the City of Bendigo Brass Band.Marching Through Three Centuries with the City of Bendigo Brass Band. The History of the City of Bendigo Brass Band 1862-2001. Compiled and Written by Robert McCaskill (Jnr). -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Vernon Holt, Frank Wright, Sydney, 1922
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 a man in a band uniform and hat, carrying a case. Behind is the stone wall, window and grating of a building. The man is Frank Wright. The place is Sydney.Written in pen of the back - Frank Wright (20) Sydney. Easter 1922. Taken by Vernon Holt Printed on back - Post, Correspondencefrank wright, vernon holt, ballarat, sydney, cornet, conductor -
Bialik College
Mixed media (Item) - 2009 Soiree Project Zero, Soiree Project Zero, 2009
Photos for the Bialik school magazine, 2009 issue. Music Department Soiree/ Project Zero focus. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.Photos for magazine. Music Department Soiree/ Project Zero.bialik college, 2000s, 2009, music, soiree, magazine, publication -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Frank Wright and friends at The Strand, London, 1937, 1937
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 two men dressed in suits and a woman in a summer dress, hat and gloves, In the background are city buildings and other people. They are Frank Wright, Harry Mortimer and Miss F Bantin. The place is The Strand in London.Written in faint pencil on the back - Harry Mortimer, Miss F. Bantin, (Sec. Nat. Band Festival), Frank Wright, Strand London Aug. 1937frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band, strand -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Music band setting up for an event. On a table at the front various pieces of engineering equipmentFujievent, entertainment, music -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BAND PLAYING
Colour photograph. Band members playing. Music sheets. Keyboard. Accordion. Violin. Harmonica.entertainment, music, musicians -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood SS Centenary, Ringwood City Band, August 1989, 1989
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, A band of gypsies: employees of Niel Black & Co in the pre-goldrush era: a work in progress, August 2011
Niel Black was an early settler in the Western District of Victoria who held large tracts of land including Glenormiston and The Sisters estates. Black was responsible for bringing many employees to the area. The employees' names, birthplace, arrival date, marriage partner/s, other employers are tabulated. An overview of Black's properties and conditions of the time is also included.This booklet documents those who came to the Western District to work for Niel Black prior to the goldfishes of the 1850s.In-house booklet with plastic sleeve outer cover, with black & white images of sheep shears, wool and a map of the Black property. All text is in black.emigration, employment, family history, early victorian squatters -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joan Castledine, St Andrews Ladies Pipe Band marching past the Eltham Shire Offices during 'Eltham Week' celebrations, Aug. 1976
eltham shire office, eltham week, main road, parade, st andrews ladies pipe band -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsclipping, A band of enthusiast trace Eltham history, unknown publication, 31 January 1984, 31 Jan 1984
Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, charis pelling, kath stephenson, russell yeoman, shire of eltham historical society
