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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Leather Wallet, Bank Notes, Booklet on Patience, a Post Card, Mid 20th century
The Wallet has been issued to a member of the Australian Military Forces by the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee. It would appear the bank notes have been amassed by the owner of the Wallet and the post card and booklet have belonged the owner of the Wallet.All the items are originals from a member of the AIF.1 x Brown Leather Wallet, several bank notes, 1 x booklet 'Some Patience' - grey cover and white pages. A Sepia coloured post card of a tented camp in front of two of the Pyramids.Wallet - from the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee The booklet 'Some Patience' explained by H A H Carson The Bank Notes - mostly Marksleather wallet, bank notes, booklet, post card -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Day 1918 Commemoratived Medal, 1918
These Medallions were made in 1918 to commemorate ANZAC Day. They were issued by the Education Department of Victoria to school children. The medal was also sold on behalf of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society. The medal was made in bronze, silvered bronze, silver and gold.This medal is an original.Round silver medallion. ?Silver Bronze. Red, white and blue ribbon.On the front of the medallion an engraved picture of a soldier, the words Honor to the AIF. One the back of the medallion ANZAC Dat 1918, Gallipoli, France, Palestine.anzac day 1918 commemorative medal, victorian education department -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mick Evans (in Middle East), 1941c
These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silver War Badge WW1, Circa 1914
These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge circa 1919-1926, 1919-1926 by Wallace Bishop
... Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League.... Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League, Australia ...This oversize RSSILA Badge was made between 1919-1926 for the RSL.This is an original badgeRSSILA Badge - oversized - brass, crown on the top, white, blue, red, gold coloured.Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League, Australia Back - copywright, B1848, W Bishoprssila, oversize badge, oversize badge, 1919-1926 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSSILA, Early 20th Century
... Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League... and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803 ...These Badges were made between 1922-1940 , there are two figures in the centre of the badge - Sailors and Soldiers.These badges are originals that were issued to Returned Service Personnel in the period 1922-1940Brass badge, crown on top, red,white and blue on the front, two figures in the centre of the badge - small version of the badge. Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803, Badge remains property of Leaguerssila badge, 1922 -1940 period -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSS&AILA, Circa 1940
... Front - Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial... League Australia Front - Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's ...These badges have been issued to returned service personnel, there are three figures in the round centre of the badge, these badges were made from 1940 .Brass badge, enamel front, three people in the round centre on a gold background, the round centre is blue, white background, red ribbon area for 'Imperial League AustraliaFront - Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League Australia Back - Badge Remains Property of League, 58242 V, Swann & Hudson, Vicrss&aila badge, made from 1940, swann & hudson vic, k g luke melb -
Connecting Home
Book, National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office Victoria, Footprints: The Journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper ...an Aboriginal family's struggle for survival, 2008
This book tells the story of the Pepper family, an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement. Percy Pepper also served in the First World War and was one of few Aboriginal service men who recived a soldier settler block. Also contains pictures, photos and records of histroical importance, including records from the Aborigines Protecion Board.Historical significance: This book is significant as it describes in detail an Indigenous family story. It also contains copies of original government reports and talks about the Indigenous experience of child removal in Victoria. Socially, it is relevant because of it's links to Aborigianal places of significance such as Lake Tyers.Softcover book, 132pages, brown cover with Indigenous design and black and white family photograph. al'. Conent is about the Pepper family, and contains family records.book, percy, pepper, lucy, family, stolen, generations, footprints, national, archives, public, records, office, victoria -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 3/10/1920
This postcard is contained in an album presented to the then Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke, by the fathers of soldiers & returned soldiers of Phillip Island, on 16/02/1923. The history of the album is noted on Reg. No 85-00Postcard of view of Thompson Avenue looking north to HMAS Australia in Western Port Bay, 3-10-1920; a gas lamp, the first cypress trees and the first motor garage.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, hmas australia, thompson avenue, shipping, sepia photograph, cypress trees first planting -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BOX, Allan, Citizen soldiers of Phillip Island 1900-1920 : a paper presented to the Phillip Island Historical Society [photocopy], 1985
Donor: Allan Box, 5.7.1986draft, australia, history, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BOX, Allan, soldier in the family : a source book for Australian military genealogy, the First Fleet to the Gulf War, 1994
... of the late Allan Box. Best wishes from Julie Box'. soldiers australia ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. 'To Phillip Island and District Historical Society. In memory of the late Allan Box. Best wishes from Julie Box'.soldiers, australia, genealogy, handbooks, manuals -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BOX, Allan, soldier in the family : a source book for Australian military genealogy, the First Fleet to the Gulf War, 1999
... -island-and-the-bass-coast Book soldier in the family : a source ...Inscribed 'To Phillip Island and District Historical Society in memory of the late Allan Box. From Julie Box'.soldiers, australia, genealogy, handbooks, manuals -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Jug, Melba Bone China, Probably 1950's, 1960's
This small white jug was probably created as a souvenir of Mortlake. Its depiction of the 'Soldier's Monument' (War Memorial completed 1920), is quite accurate and perhaps reflects the importance of such monuments in small country towns. Memorials created in many country towns, cities and suburbs after the Great War, reflected civic pride and were created in recognition of the sacrifice of so many men in defence of the realm. Mortlake's 'Soldier's Memorial' is typical of many such memorials Australia wide. It forms one part of the Mortlake's tribute, the others being the Soldiers' Memorial Hall (which incorporates the old Mechanics' Institute) and the Avenue of Honour (cypress) along the Hamilton Highway on the eastern side of the town. Small glazed white jug, with gold rim, handle; transfer picture of the Mortlake War Memorial - showing plinth, column, soldier and fence with backdrop of mature trees. Captioned: 'Soldier's Monument Mortlake'. On base: 'Melba Bone China (followed by crown insignia) Guaranteed Made In England.'1914, 1918, world, war, memorial, memorials, mortlake, souvenirs -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Lone Pine
... were won. Two Australian soldiers souvenired pine cones - one ...This pine tree (Allepo Pine, Pinus halepensis) a native of the Gallipoli Peninisula (Gelibolu, Turkey), was grown from a cutting obtained from the War Memorial Canberra and planted in the Mortlake Botanic Gardens in 2002. It replaces the original which grew outside the Mortlake RSL Hall which blew down in a storm c.2000. That tree (Allepo brutius)came from 'the original on Gallipoli' and was planted to commemorate 'fallen comrades' in 'the Jubilee year 1965.' However, two soldiers first brought home pine cones direct from that fateful battlefield. . One was Sgt. Keith McDowell of the 24th Btn. His aunt, Mrs. Emma Gray of Grassmere (Vic.) planted the seeds c. 1928 and four seedlings resulted. One was planted in Wattle Park, Melbourne, one at the Shrine of Remembrance, one at the Soldier's Memorial Hall at The Sisters (c.15 km. south of Mortlake) and one at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The First World War (or 'Great War') and in particular the battle for the Gallipoli Peninsula is of immense national significance. Lone Pine or Plateau 400 was the scene of a major offensive on August 6th 1915. All the trees on the ridge at this point were cut down but one, which was dominated by the 'Lone Pine'. In three days of fighting more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives and seven Victoria Crosses were won. Two Australian soldiers souvenired pine cones - one was brought back to Victoria (see above). Many young men from Mortlake and district volunteered to fight in the Great War and the presence of this tree in our Gardens reminds us all of the local as well as the national sacrifice.l pine tree Small plaque on railing western side. gallipoli, lone pine first world war great war mcdowell, keith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Commercial Bank Greensborough, 1913_
An early photograph of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Greensborough Branch in Main Street Greensborough, taken before 1914. Teller Walter West stands on the left (according to his grandson John Cramp). The rings on the white posts are for tethering the horses. After service in World War 1 West married the daughter of Greensborough butcher Mr. N. Elliot and moved to a soldier settlement fruit block at Redcliffs.Digital copy of black and white photograph.commercial bank of australia, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar and group of soldiers, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie C Maygar and soldiers, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, with handwritten notes, Eric Poulter, 1945, 1945_
Photograph of Eric Poulter with a gun on display by the Australian Army near Ester Street Greensborough in 1945. Eric's 2019 notes read: "This is Eric Poulter. The war was over and the injured and prisoners of war soldiers were home first. We greeted Alf Montford home this week and the army put a display on the following weekend. This gun is just east or Ester St. Then the centre of the original football ground."Brown tinted photograph, with handwritten notes on a piece of cardboarderic poulter, australian imperial force, world war 2, alf montfort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian Troops, 1918_
This photograph shows soldiers in the desert, possibly Australian troops.Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of articles, Greensborough Historical Society et al, World War 1 Project, 1914-1918
With the centenary of World War 1, members of the Greensborough Historical Society researched the local lads who signed up to serve in the Great War. We have included Nurses from the area and those who served at Mont Park. The Greensborough and district soldiers listed in the World War I Project all had a connection with the area. Names have been taken from the Fallen Soldier’s Memorial, Greensborough Primary School Honour Board, the Greensborough District Honour Board housed at the RSL and by searching through Australian War Memorial and National Archives of Australia records. Some of our soldiers settled in and made great contributions to life in Greensborough after the War. Articles are also available on the GHS website. Descendants or relatives with further information are urged to contact the Society. Family stories and photographs would be appreciated. Suggestions for additions to the list are most welcome. Red plastic binder containing over 150 articles, printed text and images. Each article is filed in plastic pocket.world war 1 project, greensborough historical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright and Mr Buckley in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb 1933
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 two men dressed in suits and hats, standing at the bottom of a flight of stairs leading to a large public building. At the top of the stairs is a panelled door to the left and to the right is a man standing with his hands on his hips. The man on the left is Frank Wright and the man on his right is Mr Buckley. The place is the museum in Auckland, New Zealand. 2). Black and white photograph of three men wearing suits and hats, walking along the pavement. In the background city buildings can be seen. The man on the left is Frank Wright and the place is Christchurch, New Zealand.1). Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright, Mr Buckley, Auckland (N.Z.) Museum, Feb 1933 2). Stamped on back - The Filmograph Co. (N.Z.), Majestic Theatre Buildings, Christchurch. (The paper has been cut in half, so half the written information is lost) Written in pencil of back - right, adjudicator, secretary N.Z.B.B.ch., Band Contest, 1933frank wright, mr buckley, auckland museum, magestic theatre buildings, brass band, christchurch, adjudicator -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, The Performing Right Society, Ltd, Performing Right Society Ltd to Frank Wright, 1950, 12/1/1950
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). Paper Certificate - cream background with a blue overlay and darker blue ornate border, containing black printing, a stamped number and blue pen filled in information. 2). Paper envelope with printed name and address on top left side, Frank Wright's address in the middle and English stamped postage stamp on top right.1). The Performing Right Society, Limited. This is to certify that Frank Wright of 14 Highbury Grange, London, N.5 is a Registered Member..., Signed on this12th day of January 1950, by Herbert Smith, Charles Brooke and the Secretary. On the lower left side is the embossed seal of the society. 2). Printed on top - The Performing Right Society, Ltd., Copyright House, 33, Margaret Street, London, W.1. Typed in middle - Frank Wright Esq., 14 Highbury Grange, London, N.5.frank wright, the performing right society limited, certificate, brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Broadcast from Simpelveld, Holland, Aug 1954
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 a group of five men seated around a table in the outdoors. They appear to be listening to the tape playing on a reel to reel tape player which is located on the table. The man in the middle is Frank Wright and the place is Simpelveld in Holland. 2). Same as above although only the hand is visible of the fifth man.Written in pencil on back - Broadcast from Simpelveld Holland, on Music Concourse (Kenknade), Aug 1954simpelveld, frank wright, reel to reel tape player, brass bands -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flyer, Ballarat Memorial Concert Band Flyer, 2014
Frank Wright was a one time conductor of this band. 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.Shiny paper flier with coloured photographs and a black background with white writing. The flier shows 5 photographs of different brass instruments, as well as written information about the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band and its meeting times.frank wright, ballarat memorial concert band, flier, brass instruments, wilkinson hall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright on the S.S. Babranals, 1933, 09/1933
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.A black and white photograph of a man in a light coloured suit standing on a boast with a life belt on. The man is Frank WrightWritten in pencil on the back of the photo is "With a life belt on boat S.S. Babranals Sept. 1933 Red Seababranals, red sea -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright at Loch Lomond, 1933
Frank Wright was a renoun 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. He died on 16 November 1970.1). A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit, overcoat and hat, standing on a wooden pier over a stretch of water which is Loch Lomond. There are mountains to be seen in the distance. The man is Frank Wright. 2). Black and white photograph of a lake. In the foreground is a grassed area with four trees. a small boat is at anchor just offshore. The place is Loch Lomond.Written in pencil on the reverse side of the photograph is 1). "Frank Wright at Loch Lomond 1933" 2). Loch Lomond 1933frank wright, loch lomond, musician, composer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright standing on felled trees, 1940s?
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 suit standing on the trunk of a large felled tree. Around him are other fallen tree trunks, all located on the banks of a river. In the background is a bridge spanning the river and on either side of the water are the tall trees of a forest. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, felled trees, forest, bridge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, St Hilda's Band bus, 1934, April 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 parked 1930's bus. On the far side can be seen a telegraph pole and vegetation. The bus is sign written with 'World's Champion Five Times The Famous St Hildas Band'.Written in pencil on back - Near Hastings, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, brass band, vintage bus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Lostwithnal Church
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.This is a black and white photograph of the Lostwithnal Church in CornwallWritten on the reverse side of the photograph in pencil is "Lostwithnal Church 1190 (1st part) Spire & Crown 13th Century "the glory of Cornwell", "frank wright lostwithnal church cornwell