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Greensborough Historical Society
Piano Roll, Anglo-American Player Roll Co, Gonna build a big fence around Texas, 1930c
Music in punched tape format to be played on a "Player piano"An early form of recorded musicPaper piano roll in boxBroadway word roll 2807; Foxtrot (Friend-Olson). Played by Les Luscombepiano rolls, music rolls, player pianos -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Music Score, Franz Schubert Song Album, c. 1950
Commercially printed Song book with blue cover featuring small portrait of composer. Contains words and music scores for 8 songs by Franz Schubert.non-fictionmusic, sheet-music, entertainment, indigenous songs, songs, franz schubert, allan and co music -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Melbourne Harbour Trust, 1959
This photograph was published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly (July-September 1959) held in the Mission's archives.Small black and white photograph depicting a band playing on stage in the Mission's hall: from left to right three male musicians sitting down: a drummer, a saxophonist and the pianist, behind the saxophonist is standing a female singer singing with a microphone on a stand. Behind the band the curtains are drawn, in front of them the stage is decorated with 3 vases of large flowers.orchestra, music, band, dance, drums, saxophone, microphone, flowers, female singer, singer, concert, entertainment, events, stage, curtains -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Magazine - Periodical - Quarterly, Melbourne Harbour Trust, Port of Melbourne Quarterly, Official Magazine of the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners, 1959
non-fictionpadre frank leslie oliver, port of melbourne, beverley kent nee oliver, music, photographs, jacki fowler -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, c. 1950
Seafarer playing snooker in the Billiard Room.This photograph shows that the room marked "Billiard Room" in gold lettering on the door, was once used exclusively for that purpose, although no longer. Billiards was once a very popular pastime for visiting seafarers. The billiard table has long since gone and the room is now used as a karaoke and music room. There is still the option of playing pool or table tennis but these have been moved out in the main hall.Black and white photograph of a man leaning across the billiard table in the Billiard Room of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. The man is aiming to take his shot. There are curtains covering the windows in the background and pendants lights handing down over the table. There is a couch against the rear wall of the Billiard Room.Pen on reverse of photograph: "2" enclosed in a circle.couch, curtains, pendant-lighting, billiard, billiard room, balls, pool, seamen, sailors, seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, billiard table, billiard cue -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), 1960
This photograph shows one of the many social functions organised for visiting seafarers. In this instance, as there is a band. It is possibly a photograph from a weekend dance. The photograph is part of a serie likely to have been taken by Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), who was a keen photographer like many of the chaplains as he often uses the Ilford paper to print his images.The Mission to Seafarers as an organisation is dedicated to not only providing spiritual and practical support to seafarers, but has long found it important to provide social opportunities as well. In the past there have been many dances, concerts and other social events that have been designed to cater for visiting seafarers.Small black and white photograph with white border showing a band playing on the stage at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. There is a drummer to the left, a female saxophonist in the centre and a pianist to the right. There is also a large flower arrangement in the front centre stage and two women sitting on chairs in front of the stage.flowers, piano, drums, curtains, saxophone, stage, fan, women, chairs, microphone, flying-angel-club, mission-to-seafarers-melbourne, social-functions, sheet-music, dance, entertainment, screen, cinema, projection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Audio - Edison Sterling Record, Thomas A. Edison (TM), The Pullman Porters on Parade, 1913
Blue Amberol Records was the trademark name for cylinder records manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in the US from 1912 to 1929. They replaced the 4-minute black wax Amberol cylinders introduced in 1908, which had replaced the 2-minute wax cylinders that had been the standard format since the late 1880s.[citation needed] Blue Amberols can play for as long as 4 minutes and 45 seconds[citation needed] and have a surface layer of the "indestructible" plastic celluloid, which Edison tinted a trademark blue color. Edison brand phonographs designed to play Amberol cylinders were named Amberolas. Displayed at History HouseEdison Sterling Record. Blue Amberol cylinder record.Front: Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 6. 2043. The Pullman Porters on Parade. Meeker (engraved, edge)music, amberol, blue amberol, thomas a edison, edward meeker -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sound Recording, Watsonia High School Choir 1969, 1969_
45rpm record created to raise funds on behalf of the WHS Choir. Arranged by WHS music teacher David Kefford. Proceeds from the sale of the record assisted in the WHS Choir taking part in the 1969 Royal South Street Competitions in Ballarat. Other events in 1969 included Dandenong Choral Festival and Heidelberg Festival.A lasting record of the school choir in 1969.45rpm music record recorded at All Saint's Church of England, Greensborough in 1969. Includes cover with names of students, one extended play record and photograph of students in choir.Tracks included 1: Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart), 2: Panis Angelicus (Franck) and on the B Side: 3 Hungarian folk songs (Matyas & Seiber)watsonia high school, watsonia high school choir, choirs, david kefford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Rotary Club of Eltham, Certificate, Festival Parade Award 1983, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eltham Community Festival 1983, 1983
Eltham Community Festival awards. Awarded to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most best Eltham theme Newsletter No. 33, November 1983 ELTHAM COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Despite the miserable weather, there was a good turnout. of members for the Festival parade. However the wet weather kept away many of our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club who find it impossible to play in the rain. Thanks to those few who came along. We maintained out consistency by again collecting a Prize for our float- this time for the "Best Eltham Theme". Thanks to Dennis McKay for again providing his trailer for the float, and to Paul Sidwell for towing it with his Land Rover. As usual Joh Ebeli with some help from other members, was responsible for setting up the float. A successful display was held in the Eltham Community Centre on the theme of "Notable Local Residents" People featured in the display included pioneer settlers, Thomas Sweeney and Henry Hurst; founder of Brighton and later notable Eltham resident, Henry Dendy; former Shire Secretary and Engineer, Charles Wingrove; artists Walter Withers and Justus Jorgensen; parliamentarian Ewen Cameron; anthropologist, Dr. Donald Thomson; writer, Alan Marshall. Thanks are extended to Sigmund Jorgensen; Dorita Thomson and Peter Bassett-Smith for the loan of material for the display. Paper certificate printed with handwritten award nomination and categoryawards, eltham festival, rotary club of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, joh ebeli, peter bassett-smith -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Jan Macdonald with Brendan Watts and David Thomas, Eltham Christian School, 1981, 1981
Mrs Jan Macdonald with Brendan Watts and David Thomas, Eltham Christian School, 1981, when the school first operated out of the Eltham North Soccer clubrooms. This is probably a music lesson with the students playing the recorder. From series of photographs from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.eltham christian school, mrs jan macdonald, brendan watts, david thomas, music lesson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pianola Rolls
Pianola roll is a music storage medium used to operate a player piano, piano player or reproducing piano. The roll moves over a reading system known as a tracker bar; the playing cycle for each musical note is triggered when a perforation crosses the bar. They have been in continuous production since at least 1896. These rolls are c1920s.Used and owned by a resident of the Kiewa Valley. An alternative form of musical entertainment in the home. The music itself is historic and an example of what songs were popular in the 1920s.Stored in 2 boxes. Box 1. Mastertouch Rolls = 21; Universal Song Roll = 1; Vocalsty Song Roll = 3; Gulbransen Roll = 3 Box 2. Mastertouch = 2; Unidentified = 18 Most rolls are in original cardboard boxes with labels on the end. Rolls in various condition. Most rolls intact. Rolls of paper end are metal or Bakorlite, paper rolled onto a cardboard core. Boxes are dark colours. They ore continuous rolls of paper with holes punched into them. These perforations represent note control data.pianola rolls, music, entertainment -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clare Roper's Collection of C.W.A. booklets and newspapers
C.W.A.See KVHS 0891 Clare Roper KVHS 0891 Stockman's Hall of Fame represents the Pioneers of Australian Outback and commenced in 1974J. Roper and Miss M. Egan were members of the CWA state council in 1965-1966 See KVHS 0891 The C.W.A. still exists in Mt Beauty / Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley (2024). They volunteer as caterers and assist during times of natural disasters.The booklets consist of 1. CWA State Council and other papers 2. Booklets for 'Acting' (Drama) and Plays 3. Booklets of Songs (with music) and Song Parts 4. The CWA Journal 1949 (x2), 1950, 1958 5. 14 newspapers of 'Stockman's Hall of Fame' Sept. 1992 to Dec. 1996clare roper, country women's association, stockman's hall of fame -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Vinyl Records and Record Stands
An analog sound medium. Played on a phonograph / gramaphone / turntable / record player. They play for 10 to 30 minutes per side. Made from shellac in the 1940s until 1948, then made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Single is 45 rpm, 12 inch is 33 and a third rev per minute, (LP) is long playing = 'album'. Late 1950s introduction of stereo phonic sound on commercial discs. His Masters Voice (HMV) is a British Record Compamny created in 1901. In 1961 EMI converted the HMV label into an exclusive classical music label. HMV has a logo of a dog listening to music.The record collection is understood to have been held by a local school in the Kiewa Valley possibly Mt Beauty or Bogong primary schools.Flat black disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove starting at the outside edge. Made from shellac - rotational speed of 78 revs per minute, 33 and a third rpm (largest) or 45 rpm (smallest). The collection consists of about 50 records including children's and adult's some with cardboard covers. Many of the adult records have the HMV label. Record stand has a rectangular base with padded wire stretching from one side to the other and placed a short distance away enabling the records to be stored vertically and safely so as not to be scratched or bent.vinyl records, children's music, classical music, his masters voice -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cabinet - Vinyl Records
The cabinet appears to be homemade and purposely built for the storage of a collection of vinyl records. The records are stored vertically in a 'holder' with a rectangular wooden base with soft covered wire strips well spaced and each extended to fit up to 50 records. See KVHS 18 . The stands then fit into the cabinet with the base of the holder resting on wooden ledges glued on each side allowing the records to fit in all directions. There are two levels - one on the bottom and one halfway up. Holding approximately 100 records altogether. The cabinet's door is opened with a silver push button latch. Many men made their own furniture as they had the equipment and experience to do so. During the 1950s vinyl records were played to entertain families and to educate children in the areas of music and dance. Mt Beauty didn't have TV until much later than the cities and furniture wasn't always available at the local shops.Wooden cabinet with 4 legs and a door with a silver push button latch. Inside are small ledges on each side at the bottom and halfway up.vinyl records, music, wooden cabinet -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
MUSIC, Bob's passion. He always carried his favourite music scores in his kit, including some hard cover grand operas. On leave, he saw as many operas as he could, taking the score along to each performance, keeping one eye on the show and the other on the music. On 29 November, 1916, while stationed at Vignacourt, Bob was given permission to play the church pipe organ for an hour or so (3 recent photos, courtesy Isabelle Godard, see attached). One day in September 1917, somewhere in Flanders, whilst visiting 2nd Division HQ, Bob had a chance meeting with the decorated infantry officer, Captain Rupert 'Sos' Wertheim (whose interrogation of German POWs crucially affected the Allies preparation for the Battle of Menin Road). He was the son of the German Jewish emigré who set up the famous Richmond-based Wertheim piano-factory in the early 1900s. Captain Wertheim asked Bob to play all the operatic pieces he could remember. (A few days later, a stray German shell hit the 2nd Div. HQ killing a number of officers)
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Orbost & District Historical Society
documents, 1932 - 1965
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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A plastic pocket containing cheque butts, credit books and account books. All contain hand-written details and relate to the Orbost Municipal Band.On front covers - "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND" in black pen. orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, 1938 - 1980
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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Two hard back minute books with black covers and red spines. There is a white paper label with details of dates and the title "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND MINUTE BOOK".orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newsletters, F. Edward Edsall, Ozoompah, Dec. 1976 -21 Mar. 1979
These newsletters belonged to the Orbost Municipal 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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Eight newsletters titled "Ozoompah for amateur banding in Australia"orbost-municipal-band newsletters-ozoompah -
Orbost & District Historical Society
correspondence books, 1963 - 1979
Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Three A4 folders containing inward correspondence related to the Orbost Municipal Band. 802.1 has a maroon cover and is dated from 1963 -1977. 802.2 has a grey cover and is dated from 1978 - 1979. 802.3 has a grey cover and is dated 1974 - 1975 .orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
correspondence books, 1965 - 1979
Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Orbost Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Five correspondence books with carbon pages. They contain outward correspondence related to the Orbost Municipal Band. 803.1 is dated March 1962 - May 1965. 803.2 is dated September 1972 - May 1974. 803.3 is dated February 1973 - July 1975. 803.4 is dated august 1975 - March 1977. 803.5 is dated March 1977 - 79. The books are "TUDOR DUPLICATE BOOK"s with blue covers and white print.labels on front covers with datesorbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
documents in vinyl case, 1963 1977
Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights. an 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 vinyl case with a carry handle. It contains documents relating to the Orbost Municipal Band - financial reports in ledgers and exercise books; cheque books and deposit books from the Commonwealth Bank; receipt books; invoices; receipts; submissions; quotes; and five cheque book stubs.labelled Orbost Municipal Bandorbost-municipal-band accounts book-keeping -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1990s
Included in this photograph are Phil Derby, John Zimmer, Peter Coulton and Rae Ash.This photograph is of local musicians in the latter half of the 20th century.A balck / white photograph of a band. On the right is a lady playing piano, at back is a man on drums, on left is man, seated, playing guitar and standing at front is a man playing a saxophone. There is a curtain behind them.on back is a list of namesentertainment-orbost music-orbost zimmer-john derby-phil coulton-peter ash-rae -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, December 1973
This photograph of the Orbost Municipal Band was taken outside the Orbost Youth Centre in Nicholson Street, Orbost. Those in the photograph are: At Rear- Peter Fagg and Alan Miles; Back Row - Jacqueline Solomon' Cryatal Barling, Julie West, Raymond Barling, Maddy Barr' Peter Rowley, Luigi Battel, Michelle Zuccolo, Helen Light; Seated - Phillip Barling, Russell Jensen, Susan Wood, Alf Barling (Band Master), Edward Knight, Charles Soloman; In Front - Mark Barling and Peter Knight 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 This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Municipal Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A large black / photograph of a group of uniformed band members standing and seated in rows outside a building. All are holding musical instruments. There is a drum in the centre front row.on back - label with list of namesmusic-orbost orbost-municipal-band entertainment recreation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1. 12. 1973
This photograph was published in the Snowy River Mail on November 27 1974. "Shoppers in Nicholson Street, Orbost, have been treated to band music each Saturday morning when members of Orbost Municipal Band have rendered items in the shopping centre. Members, both senior and junior, are pictured here as they prepare instruments for a recital on a sunny Saturday." The photograph was taken by Peter Fagg in Nicholson Street on the corner of Wolseley Street on Saturday morning 1.12.1973. 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 This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Municipal Band. 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 uniformed band members sitting in a circle at the edge of a main street. Each is holding a musical instrument with music stands in front of them.music-orbost orbost municipal band recreation entertainment -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, October 4 1978
From the Snowy River Mail October 4 1978 page 9 - " A MOBILE BAND - Although Orbost Municipal Band participated in Saturday's Primary School workathon, members feet didn't touch the ground. They idi it bthe easywayon the trailer of a truck. The band encouraged walkers with stirring music along the road to Marlo." 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 This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Municipal Band. 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 showing a group of uniformed band members sitting on folding chair s on the tray of a large flat bed truck. They are holding musical instruments. A young boy is sitting on the edge of the tray and three other children are standing on the road nearby.on back - information from S.R.M.music orbost-municipal-band entertainment recreation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, November 1975
This photograph was taken inside St James Hall, Orbost at the 75th anniversary of the Orbost Municipal Band.on November 8, 1975. It was published in the Snowy River Mail on November 12, 1975 under the heading "ANNIVERSARY FOR BAND". "Some 250 people filled St James Hall on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the band, The evening began with a buffet dinner followed by a recital by the members of the band, The fitting numbers chosen were favourites throughout the different eras during the band's 75 years. A display of old brass instruments, photographs and a history of the band drew much comment. Bandmaster, Alf Barling, conducted the band during the celebratory recital." 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 This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Municipal Band. 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 bandmaster in uniform standing, conducting, in front of a group of musicians.sitting down playing their instruments. The photograph has been taken indoors. music-orbost recreation orbost-municipal-band barling-alf entertainment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Gospel Chapel Warrandyte Road , Ringwood 1927-1989, later 1 Tamar St, Ringwood
1.Hand written letter to W.H.Dempsey Secretary of the Box Hill Gospel Church with a short history of the Ringwood Church from 1917-1953. 2.Short hand written history of the Gospel Church from 1881- 1918. 3. Five letters to the Town Clerk about renting the Ringwood Town Hall for use of a Church meeting 1927 and again in 1928. Also two in March and April 1937. 4. Page of newspaper cuttings including Gospel Hall opening 5. Newspaper cutting Announcing New Church at Heathmont 21-August-1958. 6. Newpaper cutting with photo of Pastor Woodhouse with news of new child play centre. Mail 31-May-1989 7. Gospel Music Revival Centre application form. 8. Christain House 7 page typed document about the Gospel House Music Centre -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Functional object - Bell, hand-held, Early 20th century, c.1900s
... , siren, electronic bell sound, a series of chimes, or music ...The settlement of Cabbage Tree Creek is located on the Princes Highway, 27 km east of Orbost in East Gippsland. The creek, which flows through undulating forest, takes its name from the patches of Cabbage Fan palms growing along its course. A school commenced classes in 1913, but enrolment was small and at times the school operated part time with several other small schools in the area. The school building served as a hall for the district. About 1946 two sawmills commenced operations at Cabbage Tree Creek, and the Forests Commission ranger was stationed in the area. The increased population allowed the school to have more teachers and make improvements. In 1953, a new prefabricated building was erected on a new site. However, by the 1970s employment in the timber industry was unstable and the population decreased. By 1974 the school again had only one teacher and eventually closed in 1993 to amalgamate with the Orbost primary School in Ruskin Street, Orbost. (Ref. VictorianPlaces)The school bell is a signal that tells a school's students when it is time to go to class in the morning and when it is time to change classes during the day as well as when students are dismissed from school. In most schools today it will be a tone, siren, electronic bell sound, a series of chimes, or music played over an intercom but often still called "the school bell". This item reflects the history of Cabbage Tree Creek as well as the technological changes in the school system.Brass bell with incised double lines on bottom edge and top near handle, featuring descriptive notation on front face. Bell has long wooden handle shaped and incised with four lines at base before brass housing with singular screw holding handle in place. Object is showing signs of wear, with blackened handle and patches of green oxidisation.SCHOOL BELL / SS No 3812 / CABBAGE TREE CREEK / PRIMARY SCHOOL / 1913-1993 / FORMALLY INCORPORATED / INTO / ORBOST / PRIMARY SCHOOL / 1994cabbage tree, east gippsland, cabbage tree creek, cabbage tree creek primary school, orbost primary school, school bells -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sheet music, Ten Pretty Girls, 1940's
Ten Pretty Girls was composed by Jimmy Kennedy and Will Grosz wrote the lyrics. The song was written in the 1930's. Broadcasting from Sydney from 1936, Jim Davidson’s ABC Dance Band, with the trumpeter Jim Gussey, the vocalist Alice Smith and the trombonist and arranger George Trevare, became the most popular in the country. It presented dance programs on Friday and Saturday evenings and played for other ABC shows including `Out of the Bag’ and `A.B.C. Parade’. In 1937-39 the band made three interstate tours, with a variety of artists including Bob Dyer, Tex Morton and Gladys Moncrieff. Davidson was a strict but encouraging leader who inspired great loyalty in his players. (ref adb.anu.edu.au/biography)This is an example of the kind of music popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Ten Pretty Girls". The front cover is red and green and has a photograph of Jim Davidson from the A.B.C. National Dance Orchestra. There are details of the composer and lyricist and in the bottom right corner the price -2/-.sheet-music-ten-pretty-girls music -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Music stand, Early 19th Century before 1860
... a time in our social history when music played an everyday part ...Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) appears to have been the first to record the written term “Canterbury” music or magazine stand. In his Cabinet Dictionary of 1803 he refers to “a small music stand” with divisions for holding loose sheet or bound volumes of music. The music stand designed to hold sheet music came into fashion in the late 18th Century in England and was often crafted from mahogany, rosewood or walnut. They were seen as status symbols since music was practiced exclusively by the upper classes of society. In a period when printed music was more widely available and disseminated due to more affordable printing techniques, modern sheet music was very popular and therefore storage for such favoured tunes became a luxury and an opportunity for innovative design by cabinet makers. The Classical period of music, from about 1750 to 1820 and the Romantic Period from around 1815-1910 was the golden age of classical music. And it was at this time that The Canterbury often accompanied the piano in the parlour with styles ranging from Georgian simplicity to Victorian exuberance. Social activities of colonial Victoria would have included evening gatherings of family and friends around the piano to enjoy performances or sing along together with from old and up-to-date music sheets. The Canterbury would also be an elegant and practical place to also store newspapers, magazines, posters and drawings from overseas. The news from ‘home’ would be enjoyed by all. THE INSCRIPTION “Jack Morse” Morse. In 2010 Mr Jack Morse was recognised as one of the “people who have contributed to the long term development of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village”. He was a member of the Flagstaff hill Planning board and a Current Life Member and had been awarded a Certificate of Service and the provision of an Annual Family Membership for life by Flagstaff Hill. The Morse’s family business, Morse’s Engineering, closed in 2010. It was considered “One of Warrnambool’s longest operating businesses with roots dating to 1883 with the design and manufacture of coaches and buggies, progressing to automotive repairs and later specialising in under-vehicle work” The Canterbury appears to have been handmade prior to 1860 as the dovetails are handmade and there are no saw marks on the drawer sides or back as well the sides. Also the back has small nicks indicating a hand plane or drawer knife was used rather than a saw blade to size the material. Additional indications are that the spindles are slightly different in size meaning they were handmade individually not mass produced. From these indicators the writer believes that the item was made before 1860 as machinery was only used after this date to produce furniture. As yet no individual maker can be attributed to this item, however it is a significant piece historically and is quite valuable if a known maker can be associated with the Canterbury. The item highlights a time in our social history when music played an everyday part in people’s lives as the only entertainment families could enjoy together in their own homes. A Canterbury music stand, having three compartments consisting of twenty turned spindles supporting the slat dividers. A drawer, with two turned wooden handles, is fitted below. The music stand has turnip style turned feet. The drawer front and carcass of the stand are veneered rosewood over a mahogany carcass. The underlined words "Jack Morse" are handwritten underneath the drawer bottom.Hand written inscription on underneath the drawer bottom "Jack Morse".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, canterbury, music rack, magazine rack, music stand, magazine stand, 19th century furniture, occasional furniture, frederick cornwallis, jack morse, morse’s undercar, music, thomas sheraton, regency furniture, music canterbury