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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEMBER'S CLEARANCE
Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society Member's Clearance printed on cream heavy paper with light tan pattern with Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society Members Clearance printed on it. There is an emblem at the top of the paper, it has a circular wreath of ribbon and flowers. On the left is a bunch of flowers, a musical instrument on the right and in the centre of the wreath is a boy kneeling and rolling a bundle of tied up stems. The paper is from Court Queen of the West No. 3707 of the Devon & Cornwall District held at the Odd Fellows & Forester's Hall, Penzance in the County of Cornwall. The clearance states that Brother James Hall a single man, now aged 29 years, by trade a Coachman was admitted a Member of the above Court, on the Sixth day of July 1869 and has paid all Dues and Demands up to the 27th day of June 1876. It authorizes any Court to accept the Said Brother as a Clearance Member subject to the conditions. Signed by William W. Richards - Chief Ranger, John A Lames - Sub Chief Ranger, and Charles H. Uren - Secretary. Has a red seal in the bottom left corner. Court Queen of the West 3707 AOF Penzance.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection, ancient order of forresters friendly society member's clearance, saml shawcross, court queen of the west no 3707, james hall, william w richards, john a lames, charles h uren -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN AND CORINTHIAN LODGE, 1919
Golden and Corinthian Lodge No.7 Social Evening. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. June 4th 1919. Wor. Bro. Geo. Pethard, WM. Wor. Bro. G S Bisset, PSGD, Secretary. Reception by The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. Geo. Pethard and Mrs Pethard. Programme: The Martyrs of the Arena, My Love for Thee, Route Marchin', Ah fors-e-lui, Rose of Picardy, I Trust You Still, Tired Hands, O Star of Eve, In the Spring Time, Simple Simon, Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming, The Two Grenadiers, The King's Heroes, The Sailor's Grave, The Mulligan Musketeers. Singers: Golden Corinthian Choir, Bro. A E Ash, Bro. Thos. Prichard, Miss Irene Tinkler, Bro. J Carter, Bro. R H Payne, Miss Lyra Bain, Bro. W Brown, Bro. A Hamilton, A Armstrong. Musical Director: Wor. Bro. W Tinkler, P.J.G.D. Pianist: Bro. J H Whitford. Director of Ceremonies: R Wor. Bro. G S Rule, P.J.G.W. Programme is embossed across the top with pattern which includes what may be the symbol of the Lodge.Cambridge Press, Print, Bendigo.program, music, golden and corinthian lodge -
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Document - ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE COLLECTION: VICTORIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 15 July
Victorian Symphony Orchestra, Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. Conducted by Juan Jose Castro. Soloist: Isador Goodman (pianist). This series of concerts is arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission in conjunction with the Government of Victoria. Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. Thur., 1st May. Star Theatre, Shepparton, Friday, 2nd May at 8pm. Direction: Australian Broadcasting Commission. Juan Jose Castro (write up on the life of). Harmony and Home. Linking 'Home and Family Week' with this Visit. Bendigo faces the challenge brought through the medium of 'Home and Family Week.' Issues arising out of the relationship of Marriage, Parenthood and the family have been discussed by possible solution. Rather than compete with the Concert, negotiations were effected with the A.B.C., resulting in the acknowledgement of this function as part of our week, and the reciprocal arrangement of space in this booklet. Music, as truly as Education and other Culture, influences the outlook and the stability of the home. Ancient Jewish history gave common paternity . . . Programme. Programme notes. Page 6: photo of Isador Goodman. Page 7: photo of John Brownlee. Associate Artist: Raymond Lambert (pianist). Conductor: Juan Jose Castro. First violins: Jorgensen B, Hutchins H, Schieblich F, Deerson N, O'Brien P, Glassford W, Michael R, Burlakov A. Second violins: Lenzer H, Badley R, Pattison B, Whitelaw M, Pietruschka I, Braithwaite N. Violas: Kerr C, Kogan M, Roberts W. 'Cellos: Howley D, Touzeau H, Awburn V, Neri E. Basses: Howley T, Shiffron S, Morton W. Flutes: Chugg R, Barklamb L. Oboes: Richmond E, Woolley D. Clarinets: White T, Crowley C. Bassoons: Wightman T, Hunt. Horns: White R, Miller G, Grieve G, Bickford G. Trumpets: Simpson M, Roberts S. Trombones: Code S, McGlade J, Willis H. Tuba: Coram C. Tympani: Craig G. Percussion: Crawford B, McManamny T. Harp: Bendall A. Musical Autobiographies The London Daily Graphic's record critic praised Eugene Goossen's musical autobiography, Overture and Beginners, as excellent Story . . . Photographs of Elena Nikolaidi and Michael Rabin along with a write up on each. Advertisements: Georges, Melbourne. Railway.program, theatre, concert, victorian symphony orchestra, royal princess theatre, bendigo. conducted by juan jose castro. soloist: isador goodman (pianist). this series of concerts is arranged by the australian broadcasting commission in conjunction with the government of victoria. royal princess theatre, bendigo. thur., 1st may. star theatre, shepparton. juan jose castro harmony and home. linking 'home and family. family week.' issues arising out of the relationship of marriage, a.b.c., resulting in the acknowledgement of this function as part of our week, and the reciprocal arrangement of space in this booklet. music, as truly as education and other culture. ancient jewish history gave common paternity. programme notes. page 6: photo of isador goodman. page 7: photo of john brownlee. associate artist: raymond lambert (pianist). first violins: jorgensen b, hutchins h, schieblich f, deerson n, o'brien p, glassford w, michael r, burlakov a. second violins: lenzer h, badley r, pattison b, whitelaw m, pietruschka i, braithwaite n. violas: kerr c, kogan m, roberts w. 'cellos: howley d, touzeau h, awburn v, neri e. basses: howley t, shiffron s, morton w. flutes: chugg r, barklamb l. oboes: richmond e, woolley d. clarinets: white t, crowley c. bassoons: wightman t, hunt. horns: white r, miller g, grieve g, bickford g. trumpets: simpson m, roberts s. trombones: code s, mcglade j, willis h. tuba: coram c. tympani: craig g. percussion: crawford b, mcmanamny t. harp: bendall a. musical autobiographies the london daily, eugene goossen's, photographs of elena nikolaidi and michael rabin along with a write. advertisements: georges, melbourne. railway. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright Judge at Dunedin, New Zealand, 1933, 02/1933
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. Two black and white photographs of a man standing outside a tent which is on an oval. The man is Frank WrightWritten on the back of the photo is "Frank Wright Judge outside tent Dunedin N.Z. Feb 1933"frank wright, judge, dunedin, new zealand -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, St Hilda's Band in a Rotunda, 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 an ornate band rotunda sitting on a timber plank surface. The domed roof is supported by ionic columns and the interior is enclosed by full length, paned glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St. Hilda's Band and the place is Hastings Pier in England. The conductor is Frank Wright.Written in pencil on back - Band Rotunda (St Hilda's Band playing), Hastings Pier, Frank Wright Conductor, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, hastings pier, band rotunda -
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Photograph, Black and White, Frank Wright in Columbo, Ceyon, 1933, Sept 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.Frank Wright in Columbo, Ceyon, 1933 1). Black and white photograph of a man dresses in a suit sitting on a rickshaw being pulled by a man dressed in shorts, short sleeved shirt and sandals. In the background is a two storied building with arched verandahs on both levels. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Columbo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 2). Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and carrying a light hat, standing beside two Sinhalese men, one of whom is sitting on the steps of a building whilst the other is looking down. Further along the steps a couple of other men are watching. The man is Frank Wright and the place is the 'native quarter', Columbo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 3). Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and carrying a light hat, standing in front of the white dome and spire of a Buddist temple. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Columbo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).1). Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright in Rickshaw drawn by Dan Barry, Columbo, Ceylon, Sept 1933 2). Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright in native quarter, Columbo, Ceylon, Sept 1933 3). Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright at Buddist temple, Columbo. Ceylon, Sept 1933frank wright, dan barry, rickshaw, columbo, ceylon, buddist temple -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright standing beside a train, mid 1900s
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 standing beside a train carriage. His hand is against a sign on the side of the carriage, blocking out some of the letters. What can be seen is 'Frank'. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, train carriage, conductor, train, railway -
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Photograph - Black and White, H. Perkins, Frank Wright on Cleveland Pier, Queensland, 1923
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 wearing a hat and a dark suit with white piping around the edges of the jacket. He is leaning against the post and rail fence of a pier. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Cleveland on the bay near Brisbane.Written in pen on the back - Frank Wright (21) on Cleveland pier near Brisbane, Q, Easter 1923, Taken by H Perkinsfrank wright, cleveland pier, h perkins -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright stands beside a ships wheel
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 photo of a man in a suit, cap and bow tie leaning on a ship's wheel. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright -
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Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright at Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, 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 standing on a hill with a very foggy outlook over a large city. The man in the photograph is Frank Wright.Written on the reverse side of the photograph in pencil is "Frank Wright on Calton Hill Edinburgh 1933."frank wright,calton hill, edinburgh -
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Photograph, Frank Wright standing outside an ornate door
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..1 A man standing outside a heavily carved wooden door which has large brass doorknobs with a wooden canopy with a central scroll. The man is Frank Wright. .2 A man standing in front of a building with windows which has shutters and window boxes with flowers, he is in front of a heavily carved door which has large brass doorknobs with a wooden canopy with a central scroll. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright beside a river
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 a man standing beside a river along side a boat which is tied to the wharf, the boat is called Reitz. Behind the man is a three spanned arched bridge. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, A black and white photograph of Frank Wright
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 leaning on a light pole while standing on a timber deck over water.There is a timber building behind him, on the building is a sign "Spout Bath". The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, spout, bath -
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Photograph - Black and White, Dr Rob Piachaud, Frank Wright at Aden, Arabia
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 Wright photograph of a man in a light coloured suit standing on a flat platform (probably stone work). In the background can be seen a water system with what appears to be a dam, surrounded by mountains . The man is Frank Wright and the place is Aden in Abrabia (Yemen).Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright at tanks in Aden (Arabia) which were built by the Persians in 600 B.C., Photo taken by Dr Rob Piachaud (from Ceylon)frank wright, dr rob piachaud, aden, tanks at aden -
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Photograph - Black and White, Harry Mortimer and family?, 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.Black and white photograph of a man in a three piece suit, holding the hand of a lady clad in a dress and coat and carrying a handbag and large paper parcel. On the left side of this couple is a young girl and on the right is a teenage girl. They are both wearing school uniforms. In the background is a busy inner city scene. The man is probably Harry Mortimer and he is with his family. They are friends of Frank Wright.harry mortimer, frank wright, school uniforms, city scene -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 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.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit seated with his legs crossed and his arms folded. The slatted timber bench seat upon which he sits, runs along the enclosed railing of what appears to be the deck of a boat. In the background is a forested mountain. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, timber bench seat, conductor -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright standing next to an architectural feature, 1940's?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photo of a man dressed in a three piece suit and hat, leaning against a stone architectural feature high above the surrounding countryside. The foreground is concreted and on the far left is part of what appears to be a metal support for another structure. The background is hazy, but appears to be part of a town below. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, conductor -
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Photograph - Black and White, The Wallace Hartley Titanic Memorial in Coine, 2/8/1934
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.Two black and white photographs, one of a bust of a man, William Hartley, with a pair of angelic bodies atop a marble pillar on which is written the position held by him aboard the R.M.S. Titanic, that of bandmaster. It is set in the grounds of a garden, next to the main road through the town of Colne in the United Kingdom. the second is a photograph of the printers shop in Colne Lanes within the same town.1). Monument at Colne Lanes, August 2nd 1934, Colne is in Lancashire 2). Colne Lanes, August 1934frank wright, wallace hartley monument, colne lanes, bandmaster, titanic -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright at the Mirabellgarten in Salzburg, Sept 1963
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 standing beside the iron gates of a formal garden. Behind him, people are strolling on the concrete paths surrounding gardens, a fountain and trees. In the distance buildings can be seen on the hill behind the gardens. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Mirabellgarten in Salzburg, Austria.Written in pen on the back - Sept 1963, Salzburg, Mirabellgartenfrank wright, conductor, mirabellgarten, salzburg -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright with a group of competition officials, 1930-40's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of twelve men. The three dressed in suits at the front are seated and behind them are three men dressed in band uniforms. On either side of these are three more men dressed in suits. It appears that they are in an arena and a flag is being raised on the far right, middle background. In the far distance behind the surrounding fence, large advertising boards can be seen and behind these are houses. The seated man on the right is Frank Wright and the group would be officials at a band competition.frank wright, band competition, brass bands -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright and friend at a sporting event, 1930's?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of two men dressed in three piece suits, one with a fob chain and watch and both wearing hats. They are standing in front of a white tent and a Gladstone bag is on the ground beside the older man on the right. In the background, which is a fenced area of grass, a group of men are standing in a group and another man off to the right appears to be a competitor in some sporting event. The younger man to the left is Frank Wright.frank wright, brass band, conductor, gladstone bag -
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Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, Laura Ritchie in 1956, Oct 1956
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 woman dressed in a hat, skirt and jacket, holding gloves and a fur stole. She is standing on a brick porch in front of glass paned doors. The woman is Laura Ritchie and the town is Ballarat.Written in pen on back - Ballarat, October 1956frank wright, laura ritchie, ballarat -
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Photograph, Black and White, St Hilda's Band in Wales, 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.St Hilda's Band in Wales, 1934 Four black and white photographs of members of a brass band seated in a square playing their instruments. They are situated in fields or village greens and one shows seated spectators. The band is St Hilda's Band and the conductor is Frank Wright.1). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (conductor), Cinderford, Wales 28/5/34 2). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright, Conductor, Merthyr, Wales 6/6/34 3). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright Conductor, Llanelly, Wales 29/5/34 4). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (Conductor), Bridgend, Wales 5/6/34st hilda's band, frank wright, conductor, brass band