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Document, Competition Award Totals, 1920?
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. Perhaps this is the score card from the occassion he won a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen.A yellowed card with black print showing lists of numbers with totals. At the bottom is a summary of totals and the grand total. The numbers are scores for a contestant in a musical competition. The contestant is Frank Wright.score card, frank wright, cornet, music competition -
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Brewery Complex at Federation Australia SMB Campus, 2011, 06/10/2011
The brewery building was built on the site of the Ballarat Brewery. It is part of the Ballarat School of Mines Campus.Photographs of a red brick building with large chimney. The building is the Brewery Complex at Federation University Australia SMB Campus. The chimney is a remnant for the Ballarat Brewery. federation university, federation university australia, feduni, smb campus, ballarat school of mines, brewery complex, ballarat brewery, buildings -
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Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Students, c1901
This image was reproduced in the Ballarat School of Mines Calendar 1901-2. The students would be overlooking the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens/Students of the Ballarat School of Mines pose for a group photograph behind 'The New Classrooms' which were opened in 1901. (later called the Administration Building). Students include Harold Alston, Sydney Adamson, Thomas Davies, Victor Nichol, William Playford, Donald Urquhart, Samuel Walmsley, Herbert L. Krause, Lionel Lambert, John Dickenson, Roy Inglis, Frank Lush, Reginald C. Stewart, Harold Irwin, William Tucker, Vere F. Barton, Alexander Andrew, Hendley Bruant, Sim, Arthur Atkins, Victor Nicolballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines students, new classrooms, administration building, krause, lambert, urquhart, playford, adamson, davies, inglis, lush, irwin, barton, andrew, bryant, sim, grieve, giles, elder, gibson, atkins, nicol, alston, walmsley, student activity, class photograph -
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Book, Sketches of Early Colonisation in New Zealand and its Phases of Contact with the Maori Race, 1907
Author Te Manuwir was also known as Albert Edward Davidson. This book is also associated with Edwin J. Cannon whose inscriptions and drawings appear on some pages.Hard cloth covered book of 194 pages. The book tells stories from the 19th century by a man, who, as young migrant in the 1840s, was educated with Maori schoolfellows. Of particular interest in this book are the inscriptions and drawings by former Ballarat School of Mines Student Edwin (Ted) Cannon who was killed during World War One. .2) A New Year card inside the books is from Eileen Doolan of Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania, Christmas 1936.Inside front: 'January 2nd 1908. To Edwin Joseph Cannon 610 Acot St Ballarat Victoria Australia from his dear father.' 'E.J. Cannon Ascot St Ballarat south' E. Cannon (with sketch) 'S.E. Doolan' Stamped 'F. Cannon' Inside back cover: '2nd January 1908 Presented to:- Master Edwin Joseph Cannon by his father.new zealand, maori, te manuwir, albert edward davidson, ted cannon, e.j. cannon, edwin j. cannon -
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Drawing - Architectural Drawing, Plans for the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms, c1899 (print), c1899
... University Australia, Mt Helen Campus Federation University Australia ...The new classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines were started in 1899 and completed in 1901. In 2014 this building is known as The Administration Building on the Federation University Australia SMB Campus.Framed print of original plans for new double storey classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines. The plans include the front elevation and a side section.ballarat school of mines, buildings, administration building, new classrooms, prov, plans, architecture, architectural drawings, a building -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, M.B. John Building, Federation University SMB Campus, c1992, c1989
Morgan Bevan John was a president of the Ballarat School of Mines for many years. In 2014 the building was used for Ceramics and 3D Art, other former uses now being carried out in the Skills Centre. The M.B. John Trade–Art building (Albert Street front) of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades. (SMB Institutional Plan 1989)Two black and white photographs of the MB John building at Federation University SMB campus. The building fronts Albert Street, Ballarat. .2) shows the edge of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.ballarat school of mines, john, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, flecknoe, m.b. john, vocational skills, morgan b. john, albert street, buildings -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Aerial View of Federation University SMB Campus, c1967
This photograph was taken around the time that the Ballarat School of Mines obtained the Former Ballarat Gaol site and the Ballarat Brewery site.Black and white photograph showing an aerial View of Federation University SMB Campus. The image shows the former Ballarat Gaol (now demolished), Ballarat Brewery, (now demolished) and White Flat Oval.ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, ballarat brewery, white flat, ballarat townscape, smb campus, ballarat school of mines campus, lydiard street, aerial -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Former Ballarat Gaol Courtyard, Federation University SMM Campus
After the Ballarat Gaol was closed it was handed to the Ballarat School of Mines. The gaol cells were demolished, and sections of the former gaol walls were incorporated into the Amenities building. A bricked courtyard at in the grounds of the former Ballarat Gaol at Federation University SMB Campus. The open door leads to the cafeteria in the Amenities Building.ballarat school of mines, courtyard, amenities building, ballarat gaol, architectural feature -
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Photograph, Ballarat School Of Mines L.F.J. Hillman Building, 1993
Two photographs of the Ballarat School of Mines Lin Hillman Building. This building was demolished in late 2005.ballarat school of mines, hillman, hillman recreation building -
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School, c2008
The former Ballarat Circuit Court Building, later the first building of the Ballarat School of Mines, was demolished to make way for a new custom built Art School building. Sir Alexander Peacock opened the Ballarat Technical Art School in July 1915. It cost 10,000 pounds and was constructed by the Public Works Department from plans drawn by the then Art School Principal, Herbert H. Smith. The building contractors were Messrs Gower and Eddards. According to the SMB Annual Report of 1914 'the internal upholstering and fittings have all been carried out in Australian timbers, with Queensland maple largely used throughout.' Before this building was constructed art and craft classes were held in various buildings around Ballarat. The building could be described as federation-art deco in style. It features sandstone insertion with sandstone string coursing. The base of the building is rusticated sandstone. The relief stone panel on the front with the words "Technical Art School" features stone pilaster brackets and corbels. In the centre front can be seen rectangular sandstone pediment with decorative stonework incorporating the date of construction. The windows in the lower floor feature five supporting keystones whereas the upper windows have sandstone lintels. The building also features decorative cast iron downpipes. The entrance on the northern side has attractive leadlight glazing in an art deco style. Above the door a miner's lamp and pick are featured in the design. The building is functional in design with large metal windows in the south wall to ensure good light into the studios. The northern wall has standard double hung windows. The interior of the building features a carved wooden staircase and cast iron ceiling vents. The rear drawing studios can be made into one large studio by opening panelled timber doors. This opening features classical plaster pilasters with a pediment above.Colour photographs of a double storey, red brick building built - the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Minesballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, architecture, art, gribble building -
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Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Corbould Building, 1986, 1996
The Corbould Building is located on the corner of Grant Street and Albert Street, Ballarat.Black and white photography of a double storey brick building known as the Ballarat School of Mines Corbould Building. It houses automotive studies. ballarat school of mines, corbould, corbould building, automotive, corbould recreation hall -
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Book, Ballarat Illustrated : Under the Seals of the City & Town Councils, c1920
This book was a donation to Federation University Australia's Professor David Battersby from Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman of Central Queensland University.Soft cover. Front cover with some red. 80 pages. Back cover Plan of Ballarat Map. Photographic plates. Brief history of Ballarat and the topics photographed. . Ballarat City Municipal Chambers . The Ballarat Banking Company Limited . Art Gallery Ballarat . The Ballarat Trustees, Executors & Agency Company Limited . John MacLeod & Coy Pty Ltd . The Ballaarat Gas Coy . Ballarat's Homes . J. J. Goller & Co. . Ballarat East Views . Star Office . The Ballarat Courier . Morshead's . M. B. John Ballarat - The largest Inland Brass Foundry in Australia . Rowlands Koomah Spa . Huttons the Jewellers . Botanical Gardens Ballarat . Millers the Clothiers . Jas Smith Agricultural Machinery . Views of Lakes Learmonth & Burrumbeet . Coles & Pullum Stock & Station Agents . Harry Davies & Co. . Views about the City . Benoit's Sun Foundry . Ballarat College (for Boys) . Wm Paterson's . Lydiard Street Views . Eureka Terra-cotta & Tile Co. of Australia Limited . Churches of Ballarat . The Ballarat Woollen & Worsted Co. Ltd Sunnyside Mills . Red Shop Tea Rooms . Tyler's - Bridge Street, Ballarat . Allchin Bros Ballarat . Loreto Abbey Mary's Mount Ballarat . Brinds - Dunnstown . Ballarat Brewing Co. . Turnbridge's Arcade . Zoological Gardens Ballarat . A. Cant Plumber & Gasfitter . Interiors of some Ballarat Churches . Hugh Jones & B . W. F. Coltman . Views in Eureka Reserve . Loveland & Haslem, Moter Engineers . Public Institutions Ballarat . G. Warner & Co. Prop. Ltd . The Electric Supply Company of Victoria Limited . Ballarat East Views . Longhurst's Specialities . P. C. Thornton Proprietor Sturt St Ballarat . Cowley's Eureka Ironworks Pty Ltd . W. Owen Sports Depot & Tobacconist . Clarendon Ladies' College . Crocker's . Evening Echo Office . London Bank Chambers . Proprietors of Business . Broadbent Bros & Co. Gifted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman Central Queensland University, 2014.ballarat, school of mines, evening echo, john scullin -
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Photograph - Black and White, Albert E. Stohr cuts the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Cake watched on by Jack Barker, 1970, 08/08/1970
... . It was the first School of Mines in Australia. It is now a predecessor.... It was the first School of Mines in Australia. It is now a predecessor ...The Ballarat School of Mines was opened to student in 1870. It was the first School of Mines in Australia. It is now a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Two black an white photos of the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Cake being cut at the Centenary dinner on 08 August 1970. .1) E.J. Barker, principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, assists Albert E. Stohr, Vice-President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, to cut the Centenary Cake .2) Candles on the Centenary Cake are blown out. Standing is A.E. Stohr. Seated Left to right: Mrs M.B. John, Mrs E.J. Tippett, Sir Douglas Menzies.stohr, a.e. stohr, barker, e.j. tippett, m.b. john, douglas menzies, centenary, centenary dinner, centenary cake, founders day cake, e.j. barker, jack barker -
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Photograph - Colour, Ron Wild, Prime Minister Paul Keating and Bill Gribble at the Ballarat School of Mines, 1995
Paul Keating laid a stone at the Ballarat School of Mines on 25 October 1995 on the 125th anniversary of the Ballarat School of Mines. Ballarat School of Mines Council President, Bill Gribble, studied Art at Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. In 1956 he was working with Villiers Engineering, then Bendex Mintex in 1966. He retired from there in 1988 as Chairman and Managing Director. In 1989 Bill Gribble was appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. He served as President from 1992 until his retirement in 1996. In that year the Ballarat Technical Art School building was named the W.J. Gribble building. Colour photograph of three men in a courtyard of the Ballarat School of Mines. They are from left, Ron Wild (Principal), Prime Minister Paul Keating, Bill Gribble (SMB Council President)ballarat school of mines, paul keating, prime minister, bill gribble, gribble, ron wild, anniversary, 125th anniversary., ballarat school of mines, paul keating, prime minister, bill gribble, gribble, ron wild, anniversary, 125th anniversary. -
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Photograph - Colour, Bill Gribble Presents Steven Roberts with the Bendix Mintex Scholarship, 1984, 08/10/1984
Bill Gribble (right) presents Steven Roberts with the Bendix Mintex Scholarship at the Ballarat School of Mines.Typed on a sticker adhered to the back : BENDIX MINTEX SCHOLARSHIP presentation at SMB Steven Roberts and Mr W.J. Gribble 8th October, 1984.ballarat school of mines, scholarship, bendix mintex, bendix mintex scholaship, bill gribble, gribble, w.j. gribble, steven roberts -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and white, Bill Gribble, Bruce Tanner and Max Palmer
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. It is a predecessor of Federation University Australia. Bill Gribble was the President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council. A black and white photograph of four men at the Ballarat School of Mines. They are (left to right) ? , Bill Gribble, Bruce Tanner and Max Palmerballarat school of mines, gribble, bill gribble, bruce tanner, max palmer -
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Photograph - Black and White, Bill Gribble in Founders Room at the Ballarat School of Mines, c1994
Ballarat School of Mines Council President, Bill Gribble, studied Art at Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. In 1956 he was working with Villiers Engineering, then Bendex Mintex in 1966. He retired from there in 1988 as Chairman and Managing Director. In 1989 Bill Gribble was appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. He served as President from 1992 until his retirement in 1996. In that year the Ballarat Technical Art School building was named the W.J. Gribble building.Two black and white photographs of Bill Gribble in Founders Room at the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mine council, bill gribble, gribble, founders room -
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Photograph - Black and White, Bill Gribble, c1992
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Photograph - Photograph - Colour, William James Gribble, 1996
Ballarat School of Mines Council President, Bill Gribble, studied Art at Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. In 1956 he was working with Villiers Engineering, then Bendex Mintex in 1966. He retired from there in 1988 as Chairman and Managing Director. In 1989 Bill Gribble was appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. He served as President from 1992 until his retirement in 1996. In that year the Ballarat Technical Art School building was named the W.J. Gribble building..1) Portrait of Bill Gribble, President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council .2) Presentation to ill Gribble on his retirement from the Ballarat School of Mines CouncilThe presentation states: "The Council expresses its deep appreciation of the outstanding contribution of William James gribble. During your time as a member of the Council from 1988 and as President from 1992 until 1996 the Institute experienced a significant expansion in progress, enrolments and facilities, faced many challenges and achieved great success. Your dedication , commitment and loyalty to the institute is acknowledge. The vigorous leadership you provided as President of Council ensured the continued development of the Institute as an outstanding provider of technical and further education well placed to face challenges ahead. The Council, Staff and Students wish you well for the future and thank you for your devotion to the good governance of the institute."bill gribble, gribble, w.j. gribble, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council -
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Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Ballarat School of Mines Council, 1995
The Ballarat School of Mines celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1995.Members of the Ballarat School of Mines Council are photographed on the stairs at the rear of the Administration Building. Front row left to right: Pam Davies, Bill Gribble, Ron Wild 2nd row left to right: ? , ? 3rd row left to right: ? , David Nicholson, ? 4th row: Tom Bates (staff) 5th row left to right: Barry Traynor, Colin Prowse Back row: Rick Dunloppam davies, bill gribble, ron wild, barry traynor, colin prowse, ric dunlop, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, david nicholson, university women -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Sports Committee, 1944
This photograph was reproduced in the 1944 Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine.Ballarat School of Mines Sports Committee . Front row left to right: J. Blainey, B. Law, Miss King (Sports Mistress), Mrs McIlvena (President), A. Scott, N. Eltringham, P. Fisher Centre row left to right: J. Lewis, R. Mawby, M. Beckwith, G. Biddington, V. Vickers, R. McKenzie Back row left to rightL M. Coltham, G. Harrison, M. Richards, Mr Cornell (Sports Master), S. Sharp, B. Brookman, B. Grinter.ballarat school of mines, j. blainey, b. law, king, mcilvena, a. scott, n. eltringham, p. fisher, j. lewis, r. mawby, m. beckwith, g. biddington, v. vickers, r. mckenzie, l m. coltham, g. harrison, m. richards, cornell, s. sharp, b. brookman, b. grinter. -
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Image, Channing's Pupils
An image from a printed form. The are Channing's pupils. Printed on front "knowledge of power - get it" Some pupils of the School' Written in pen to identify one of the men 'W.R'. Written in pencil on verso: Channing's Pupils" "W.R. as marked" education, channing, pupils -
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Photograph - Colour, Street Lamp at the Ballarat School of Mines, 2011
Billmans Foundry was established in Castlemaine in 1980.Three photographs showing a street lamp in Lydiard Street South. The lamp was made by Billmans Foundry, Castlemaine.lamp, gas lamp, ballarat school of mines, castlemaine, bilmans foundry, lydiard street -
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Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Building, 2011, 17/11/2011
The Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Complex was built on the site of the former Ballarat Brewery. The Cowley's Eureka Iron Works boilers remain from the brewery era.A number of colour photographs of exterior and interior the The Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Complex was built on the site of the former Ballarat Brewery. Two photographs show the Cowley's Eureka Iron Works boilers which were used at the Ballarat Brewery before it was closed and demolished.ballarat school of mines, brewery complex, brewery building, cowley's, eureka ironworks -
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Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Teachers' College Class of 1949 60th Reunion, 2009, 06/04/2009
The Ballarat Teachers' College Class of 1949 60th Reunion started at the Dana Street Primary School, the home of the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. The reunion started with singing the College Anthem 'Extra Muros', and many other songs associated with the College. The attendees then travelled by bus around the Ballarat Schools they worked with as Student Teachers' in 1949. Lunch followed, before a return to Dana Street Primary School for Class photos.A number of photographs showing Ballarat Teachers' College Class of the 1949 60th Reunion.ballarat teachers' college, 1949, 49ers, nancy lee sedgwick, peter fryer, ballarat teachers' college, 1949, 49ers, nancy lee sedgwick, peter fryer, ron neville, reunion, 60th reunion, 60th anniversary -
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Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Teachers' College Class of 1949 60th Reunion Photo in the Ground of Dana Street Primary School, 2009, 06/04/2009
The Ballarat Teachers' College Class of 1949 60th Reunion started at the Dana Street Primary School, the home of the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. The reunion started with singing the College Anthem 'Extra Muros', and many other songs associated with the College. The attendees then travelled by bus around the Ballarat Schools they worked with as Student Teachers' in 1949. Lunch followed, before a return to Dana Street Primary School for Class photos.A number of former students of the Ballarat Teachers' College pose for a photograph in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School at the 60th reunion of the Class on 1949.ballarat teachers' college, reunion, 1949, 49ers, dana street primary school -
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Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, View Towards Mount Warrenheip from the Old Chemistry Building at the Ballarat School of Mines, 2013, 23/09/2013
The Old Chemistry Building is one of the oldest buildings on the current Federation University Australia SMB Campus. Photograph showing Ballarat East with Mount Warrenheip in the background. It is taken from the window of the Old Chemistry Building at Federation University Australia, SMB Campusfederation university, ballarat school of mines, smb, old chemistry building, mount warrenheip, warrenheip -
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Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Old Chemistry Building Stairway, 2013, 23/09/2013 and 10/2015
This building is now on the Federation University Australia Mount Helen campusSix photographs featuring stairways in the Ballarat School of Ballarat Old Chemistry Building. ballarat school of mines, old chemistry building, stairway, stairs -
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Photograph - Colour, Memorial to Francis Davis in the grounds of Federation University, SMB Campus, 2012, 20/09/2012
Francis Gordon Davis was born in Ballarat on 09 August 1899. He is the only former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School who was killed on service during World War One. Davis enlisted into the Australian Flying Corps, Laverton, on 12 April 1918 at which time he was 18 and 8 months and served as a second class Air Mechanic. His service number was 3310. He died accidentally from shock resulting from an accident resulting from skidding a Leyland Motor Lorry at Leighterton, Tetbury, Gloucester, England on 28 January 1919 and is buried in Grave 6 in the Soldiers Corner of the Leighterton Cemetery. Francis Davis was accorded a full military funeral, firing party, bugler and pallbearers. The coffin was draped in the Union Jack and surmounted in several beautiful wreathes sent from his brother 2/A.M. E.H. Davis (A.F.C Leighterton), officer of the A.F.C. Leighterton, Gloucester, Cadets of A.F.C. and many other personal friends of the deceased. The "Last Post" was sounded at the graveside, and the Rev. Major K.D. Norman C. of E. A.I.F. officiated. The grave was to be turfed and an oak cross erected by the A.I.F. London. Administrative Headquarters A.I.F. London were represented at the funeral. (http://bih/index.php/Francis_G._Davis) In June 1922 Alfred Davis, the father of Francis Davis, planted a tree in the grounds of the Ballarat Junior Technical School in honour of hos son. It was the first tree of six planted in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines on Arbor Day 1922. Speaking of the planting of the tree by Mr Davis the Chief Secretary (Mr M. Baird M.L.A.), said he trusted the memory would ever remain green at the school. Had he and others not given their lives nothing that we could have done to-day could have retrieved the time. Australians had indeed done splendidly, but they should take a wider outlook than Australia, and reading the history of the Genoa Conference he had been struck by what had been done ... We should honor such men as he in whose memory that tree was planted, and the schools that sent them out to fight for us. He hoped the empire would always be able to produce such men, so that the Empire would always be able to lead the World's struggle for the benefit of humanity. The last post was then sounded by Mr. H. Green. ... (Ballarat Courier, 19 June 1922)A number of photographs of a tree and marble plaque in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. It was a memorial to Francis Davis, a former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, who died on active service during World War One.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior secondary school, world war one, memorial, marble plaque, marble memorial, tree, memorial tree, davis, francis davis -
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Photograph - Black and White, Derek Allen Photography, Frank Wright, 1960'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.1.) Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of a man. The man is Frank Wright. 2.) Black and white photograph of the profile of the head and shoulders of a man. The man is Frank Wright. 3.) Black and white photograph of the torso of a man with his head resting on his hand. The man is Frank Wright. 4.) Black and white photograph of the torso of a man . The man is Frank Wright.Stamped on back of all 4 photographs - Rough Proof, Derek Allen, Photography., Seymour Studies, 61 Seymour Street, London, W.1., Tel. PADdington 2708frank wright, conductor, brass band