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Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph, 1965
The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A black / white photograph of a group of band members in uniform and holding their instruments. In the front is a young boy holding drum sticks standing in front of a large drum which has ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND written around its circumference. It is on a white buff card under glass in a white wooden frame.on front - Orbost Municipal Band -1965 with a typed list of names -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed coloured photograph, December 1978
Mr E. Knight was the president of the Orbost Municipal Band from 1972 - 1978. The photographer, Peter Fagg, worked as a scientist with the Department of Sustainability and Environment (now DELWP) to study dieback in eucalypts. He specialised in the silviculture of the eucalypt forest types of South-East Australia for most of his 40-year career, which started with the Forests Commission Victoria. He was in Orbost from 1968 - 1973. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A coloured photograph of a man in a band uniform holding a brass instrument ( a french horn?). It is under glass framed in a white and gold wooden frame.on back - ".....E. Knight.......Dec 1978"music recreation orbost-municipal-band knight-g. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed black and white photograph, mid - second half 20th century
This is a photograph of Mr Clem Heather, band leader. Clem Heather was a Forestry employee in Orbost, The Orbost Workers' Band was started in 1889 by Donald and Archie Munro. The band folded after the town was devastated by floods in 1893. Charles Spink reformed the group in 1905. It split in 1908 and the breakaway band was named the Orbost Workers Band. The two bands, The Orbost Workers and Orbost Town Band would often compete against each other. Eventually, in 1913, the two bands amalgamated to form the Orbost Municipal band. The old Orbost Municipal Band recorded its last meeting in 1941 -a lack of effort and membership. The new Orbost Municipal Band was restarted by Clem Heather (a previous member) on Wednesday 20th September, 1961 and continued into the late 1980s when lack of interest caused it to become defunct.This is a pictorial record associated with the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many membersA black / white photograph of a man in a brass band uniform. He is holding a brass instrument (French horn?). It is under glass in a white wooden frame.on front -????????? Orbostheather-clem orbost-brass-band music recreation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
shoulder tabs and braided rope, Orbost Band, 1932-1985
The braided rope and the shoulder tabs would have been used on the Orbost Municipal Band uniform dated between 1932-1985.Instruments and some history on the local band is displayed in the Orbost MuseumThe various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. Yellow braided rope with tassels on the end and also 6 0rbost shoulder tabs which are in an arc shape, with a black background with yellow machine stitching stating Orbost, both used for the municipal band.machine stitched in yellow/ Orbost on a black background on the shoulder tabs/"ORBOST"tasseled rope, shoulder, tabs, orbost municipal band, 1932 1985 australia victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Society
trombone, 19th century
This trombone was used by the first Orbost Brass Band, formed 1889. associated with Orbost brass bands. 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 A brass trombone, musical instrument. Appears to be complete apart from a mouthpiece which is missing. At the horn end, the words ACME MODEL CLASS A 76075trombone musical-instrument acme-trombone -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Bass Drum, c.1950
This drum comes from the group which is now called " Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums". As the Warrnambool Pipe Band it was formed in 1906 and today its aim is to foster a taste for bagpipe music. A separate Ladies' Band was set up in 1950 and combined with the Mens' Band in 1974. The Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums is held in high regard nationally.This drum is a memento of an important musical group in WarrnamboolThis is a large, circular drum for a pipe band. The outside centre is skin surrounded by wooden rings, one of which is painted black. Between the rings is a cream and black mottled pattern on a curved piece made of composite material. There are eight silver tuning rods equally spaced along the side. One of these has two pieces of red tape attached. There is printing on both sides of the drum.Warrnambool Ladies Pipe Band Warrnambool Pipe Band warrnambool ladies' pipe band, warrnambool & district pipes & drums -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, approx 1980
Black and white photograph of 2 steamers moored by the river bank. The foreground steamer has 2 crew dressed in sailors uniform (band members?) There is a person standing on the lower roof section putting a case (?) into the upper floor with quite a few people up there also. There appears to be musical instruments behind the crowd. On the gangplank 2 men are wheeling a piece of equipment onto the steamer. The background steamer is the P. S. Canberra, also moored to the bank and unloading. There is a row boat in the middle of the river with 4 rowers and a standing cox.This appears to be a navel band getting ready for a cruise on the river, a social event that often happens in the Echuca area. On the other side of the river can be seen a "Caltex" sign and a couple of caravans parked between the trees. This could have been part of a river festival.Black and white photograph of 2 steamers moored by the river bank. The background steamer is the P. S. Canberra. The foreground steamer has crew dressed in sailors' uniforms (band members?). There is a person standing on the lower roof section putting a case (?) into the upper floor with quite a few people up there also. There appears to be musical instruments behind the crowd. On the gangplank 2 men are wheeling a piece of equipment onto the steamer. There is a row boat in the middle of the river with 4 rowers and a standing cox.The steamer in the background is marked "Canberra". In pencil on the back is marked P000102.paddle steamers, p.s.canberra -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Gramophone Record
Belonged to Grace Colliver (Tatura)6 inch (15 cm) vinyl gramophone recordFairy Record Electronically Recorded, Folk Song, Foxtrot (Dance Band) 1185B (Reverse Side "Beautiful" 1185A)tatura, musical, instruments, accessory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Record - gramaphone
Belonged to Grace Colliver (Tatura)6 inch (15cm) vinyl gramophone recordFairy Record. Electronically Recorded. "The Laughing Huntsman" 1180A, Laughing Song by Charles Penrose; "The Foc'sle" (Sea Shanty), Fox Trot (Dance Band), 1180Btatura, music, musical, instruments, accessory -
Williamstown High School
NZ tour book 1992
The Finn Koren Collection.A4 size booklet with black comb binding and plastic covers back and front. 20 pages. Details all components of the Williamstown High School Concert Band tour to New Zealnad in 1992. Itinerary, flyer, information about New Zealand, band profile, extra-curricula activities, emergency procedure, items to take,procedure for taking musical instruments on flights, items played, stage set up, instruments, students and staff list (phone numbers redacted.)Student comments inside front cover. "Fk" top right front cover. See pdf.williamstown high school, music tours, new zealand concert band tour, 1992 -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Work on paper - ink and watercolour, Annette Meikle, Band Rotunda, 1977
In 1977, artist Annette Meikle undertook a commission to illustrate a book recording stories of places and people in the Bayside area. It was published in 1978 as Sandringham Sketchbook, with text by Elizabeth Waters. The sketches were intended to record remaining examples of Bayside’s early architecture and environment, as well as reflect newer architectural changes. Meikle went on to donate 22 of these sketches to Bayside City Council in 2003. Built in 1926, the Band Rotunda was a gift to the people of Sandringham by local doctor and former soldier Thomas Garnet Leary. On Sunday afternoons throughout the inter-war years, brass bands such as the military uniformed 46th Battalion Brass Band and the popular Sandringham Boys Band would play. The canopied top storey comfortably held twenty five performers with enough room for their large instruments. Large crowds would picnic along the foreshore listening to the performances. The drinking fountain pictured under the rotunda has since been removed.Annette Meikle, Band Rotunda 1977, ink and watercolour, 33.8 x 23.5 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Donated by the artist, 2003annette meikle, sandringham sketchbook, elizabeth waters, band rotunda, sandringham, thomas garnet leary, foreshore -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Trophy - Perpetual, Engraved Two handled Chalice
... & Pleasent Creek Chonicle 07 Feb 1934. Band Musical Instrument ...The Mouth Organ Band held another compition at the band room on Monday evening. Various sections were well contested and the decisions of th eadjudicator - Mr Jack Holloway - gave every satisfaction. Prizes were awarded as follow: "A" Grade - N. Haywood, 49 Points 1: W. Reeve, 47 Points 2; C. Oliver 32, 3. "B" Grade - R. Pickering 1. "C" Grade - S. Pickering 1. The Medal for the "C" Grade winner was donated by the ladies' commiteetee, and the "a" and "B" Grade prixzes were from th eVictorian Mouth Organ Association with which body teh Stawell Band is affiliated. Stawell News & Pleasent Creek Chonicle 07 Feb 1934.Plastic/ Bakerlite with Metal Chalice ornate lipS M.O.B Solo Contest 'B Grade' Presnted by V.M.D.B.A Won By A Pickering 5.2.34band, musical instrument -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Instrument - Cornet, Brass Cornet
After WW1 the Wilhelma Templer village bought ex WW1 German Armed Forces Brass instruments for their own Brass Band. The Treaty of Versailles forbade Germany from having more than a 10,000 man army thus creating a flood of unwanted instruments with no one having cash to buy them. With the deportation in August 1941 by the British Mandate of most Templers from Palestine to Australia, one of the young bachelors, Gustav Reichert, obtained permission to bring these instruments to Tatura. This he did and, in Camp 3, a band was reformed to entertain members of both internees and often, Camp Authorities. Gustav enjoyed playing the double brass with the Melbourne Templer Brass Band in the 1960-1970's. The above instruments have semi-rotary valves, as traditionally French Horns do, unlike most Anglosaxon bands, where piston valves are used almost exclusively. Yet in German the name Piston is commonly used for cornet. Though battered, these instruments are all still serviceable for their intended use, some more so than others. Their canvas carry bags offered little protection. The group comprised 1 double bass, 1 Euphonium, 1 valve bass trombone, all in C, 3 baritones in Bb (German tenor horns), 3 cornets in Bb, 1 soprano cornet in Eb, in all 11 instruments. Some of the got "lost".Brass cornet with a canvas carry bag.brass instruments, wilhelma templer village, camp 3 band, gustav reichert -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Recorder, c1940
Used in recorder/accordion recorder band consisting of internees from Camp 3 Tatura in WW2recorder specially made in key of F for Camp 3 recorder/accordion band. The bands on stem of recorder are made from copper pennies. Not currently playablerecorder, musical band, camp 3, internees, wagner, lilo, tatura, thaler, l, !, musical, instruments, wind, handcrafts, woodcarving -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Cutouts - Wooden, 1940's
Set of 4 CUTOUTS 1.Cutout of a bearded man playing a flute/recorder. Dressed in red/pale brown check pants, red cape, brown shirt, brown hat. Black and brown socks, black shoes, sitting a a floor. Matt paint. 2. Cutout of a bearded man, with instrument broken off. Dressed in a spotted cape and hat, brown shirt and trousers, light brown shoes, standing on a curved triangle. Matt paint. 3. Cutout of a bearded man dressed in a brown hooded coat, tan trousers, tan and black spotted shoes. He is carrying a lute over his shoulder. His is standing on a curved triangle. Matt paint. 4. A smaller cut out of a bearded man, holding a baton. Dressed in a blue and yellow spotted hooded cape, brown trousers and shoes, standing on a heart shaped base. Gloss paint.dwarfs' band, cutouts, vollmer f&a, vollmer h, camp 3, tatura, ww2, handcrafts, woodwork -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
On December 16 1940 the 2/24th Battalion arrived at Dimra Camp in Palestine where they were based prior to and following the Siege of Tobruk in 1941. Whilst in camp the band entertained the troops.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1996 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced black and white photograph depicts soldiers playing brass instruments seated in two rows in a semi circle facing conductor in the open.Handwritten on rear 2/24 Band"Dimra Camp" prior to Tobruk 19412/24th battalion, ww2, middle east, palestine -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band - Winners of the 7th Division Band Contest in Palestine February 1941 The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of band of soldiers with musical instruments Handwritten on rear - 2/24 Bn Band Winners of 7 Div Band Contest Palestine 19412/24th battalion, wangaratta, palestine, 1941, 7th division band contest -
Hume City Civic Collection
Pipet
This item was used in the Pharmacy Department of Sunbury Asylum [Caloola] prior to Asylum becoming a campus of Victoria University.A Long thin narrow glass measuring instrument with bulbous shape approximately halfway along. One end is pointed and it is open at both ends.Yellow band/brown band "20/cm3/ex..."sunbury asylum, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
WWIA b/w photograph of an army band showing the men in their uniforms with their brass instruments.armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, military bands, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1917
A sepia photograph of the Sportsmens Thousand Band visit to Sunbury for the Grand Combined Memorial Service on 8 August 1917. It shows a group of 17 men in uniform with their instruments, and a civilian on the right, in front of a blustone building.Handprinted on front: Sportmans Thousand Band visit to Sunbury / for the Grand Combined / Memorial Service Aug 8th 1917.sportsmens thousand band a. i. f., armed forces, bands, military bands, uniforms, 1910s, george evans collection -
Maldon Brass Band Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, group, Adolfus Verey, Unknown
... Band castlemaine musical instrument trumpet trombone Adolfus ...Thompsons Foundry Bandcastlemaine, musical instrument, trumpet, trombone -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 3rd Cav Band
The 2nd Cavalry Division, a part-time force, was raised in Victoria in 1920. It consisted of 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments, and 5th Cavalry Brigade, 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse Regiments. Black and white photograph of group of 19 bandsmen wearing light horse uniform and holding variety of musical instruments. Photo is mounted on chipboard backing. Engraved brass label in lower right corner.3rd Cavalry Brigade Bandmilitary, band, music, cavalry, light horse, victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sheet Music, Boosey & Hawkes Ltd, Sirius, Diversions on an Original Theme, mid 1900'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). This includes the original thirty-one page handwritten Full Military Band Score of 'Sirius, Diversions on an Original Theme' arranged by Frank Wright. It was written in pen in small, neat writing. 2). There is also a copied Full Orchestral Score, which was originally hand written in the style of the era. 3). As well there are two distinct copies of all the printed parts for the music, one in portrait by Boosey & Hawkes Brass Band Journal 4). and the other in landscape by Molenaar. 5). The Molenaar edition also includes one large buff coloured edition of the printed music, 6). one blue covered printed edition of the music 7). and four small paper copies of the music. 8). Lastly is a hand written note from Frank Wright showing all the instruments used in this piece.The original score is handwritten as is the note 'Parts of Sirius'frank wright, musical arranger, sheet music, score, sirius diversions on an original theme, original score -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book of sheet music, Stainer & Bell Ltd, 'The Rainbow, A Tale of Dunkirk' by Thomas Wood, brass band arrangement by Frank Wright, approx 1950
This music was played for the Grand Armistice Concert of the 11th November 1951, with Frank Wright as the conductor and arranger of the music for brass bands. 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. Two printed copies of sheet music with buff coloured covers. They are of 'The Rainbow, A Tale of Dunkirk', by Thomas Wood with brass band arrangement by Frank Wright. One is for Solo B flat cornet and the other is for 3rd B flat cornet.On the front covers the title is printed in pen, as is the designated instrument. Also stamped underneath the title is Stainer & Bell, Lts., 89 Newman Street, London, W.1.frank wright, brass bands, sheet music, the rainbow, a tale of dunkirk, grand armistice concert, cornet music -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Photograph, Wandiligong Band sepia, Wandiligong Band, 1929
Photograph taken at the time of the Back to Bright Celebrations 1929-1930. Unveiling of the Clock Tower in Mafeking Square,Bright, as a memorial to the fallen of the Boer War and World War 1. One of the tubas in the photograph is included in the Bright Historical Society collection.External photograph of the Wandiligong Brass Band. Backdrop of large tree. 22 male members with their instruments, no drums shown.Reverse of the photograph: Top Row J Stephens, A Simmonds L.Bennett F Matthews B Stephens N.Williams A.Smith/2nd. A Watters M Matthews S Stephens W Stephens G Chalwell B.Gribble R.Goldsworthy. R B Stephens/Front. W.Williams H Williams C.Williams T.Williams A.Williams L.Williams S.Smith/ Back to Bright. 1929 -1930 R Goldsworthy photograph, brass band, wandiligong, back to bright, 1929 1930, r goldsworthy, musical instruments -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph sepia, Phillip Island Band 1931, 1931
Large sepia photo of band members in uniform, with instruments. The setting is outside with gum trees and a house in the background.Phillip Island Band 1931. Back from left: F. Forrest, F. Towns, B. Edgar [P], H. De La Haye,, A. Towns. Centre: P. Double, A. Morrison, J. McLardy, Christianson's [2], R. De La Haye, B. West, A. Murray. Front: W. McLardy, R. Richardson, N. Cleeland, W. Warren [ BM ], C. Leeson, P. Forrest, H. Watchorn.band, musicians, phillip island band, photograph, de la haye family, f. forrest, peter forrest, f. towns, a. towns, p.double, a. morrison, b. edgar, j. mclardy, christianson family, b. west, a. murray, w. mclardy, r. richardson, n. cleeland, h. watchorn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Collection Tin, 1930's
The Phillip island Band was active during 1920 - 1940. Cowes has a rotunda which was built and used by members for concerts and instrument storage, located on the foreshore near the corner of Thompson Ave and The Esplanade.Hand made, semi-circular with handle, hinged lid with slot, provision for lock, dark green, metal. Broken lock inside. "Donations Please" in red textra on loose white paper inside. Punctured base."Phillip Island Band" and "Thank You" in white paint on lid. "Phillip Island Band" in black paint on front.collection tin, phillip island band, phillip island band rotunda, cowes phillip island, donations -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rurric & Harry De La Haye Phillip Island Brass Band
Black & white photogragh of two men in uniform. Rurric on left, has a cornet, Harry has a tenor horn.L-R “ DeLaHaye” Harry(cornet), Rurric(jnr) (Tenor horn) Phillip Island Brass Band. Rurric(snr) & Fannie’s 2 sons - Born French Islandphillip island brass band, de la haye family, photographs, musical instruments -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1932
Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White photograph of 22 members of the Phillip Island Band posed in front of tree with instruments.On Back: "Phillip Island Band 1932" Left to Right: Front row: H. Watchorn. N. McLardy, R. Scott Pres., H. Warren (Band Master), D. Robb, Ray Richardson, A Bauer, Middle row: A. Murray, Noel Cleeland, J. McLardy, R. De La Haye, C. Leeson, A. Towns, Goerson, W. Little. Back row: P. Double, B. West, A. Morrison, C. Williams, F. Towns, H. De La Haye, Keith McIlwraith.phillip island band, brass bands, keith mcilwraith collection, stan mcfee, phillip island -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1907
... hats.Each is holding a brass instrument. The Orbost Workers' Band ...The Orbost Workers' Band and the Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. This photo, taken in 1907, is probably of the orbost Town Band. In the photo are : Percy Watt, Geoff Beattie, Bill Gluth, Charles Spink, Bert McCay, R. Cotterill, Fred Smooker, George Draffin and Jin Lynn. The various Orbost bands have played a major role in the Orbost community activities as well as providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A black and white photograph of two rows of men,front row kneeling and back row standing. The men are dressed in suits with waistcoats and are wearing hats.Each is holding a brass instrument.