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Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Graeme Butler & Associates et al, Bell's Cottage [Happy Hollow]: Victorian Heritage database report, 26/02/2017
In 1997, Bell's Cottage at Happy Hollow Farm was included in the Nillumbik Heritage Overlay HO59.The cottage was built by Robert Whatmough and associated with the pioneering orchardists Frederick and Theodore Flintoff and William Verner. It is technically significant for its wattle and daub construction, vertical slabs and bark roof. It was destroyed by fire in 2003.3 p. typescript, one black & white photographhappy hollow farm, bell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Brief history of the Whatmough's at Happy Hollow, 1960s
Information about Robert William Whatmough b. 1815 in Heywood, England and his son Robert Emmett Whatmough b. 1842 in Greensborough, d. 1924, who leased the site of Happy Hollow in 1892.1 p. typescript, 1 black and white photograph Notes on Whatmough family handwritten on bottom of page.whatmough family, happy hollow farm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Williiam Barak, My story, by William Barak, 26/05/1888
This account describes the site of the meeting between Wurundjeri elders and John Batman, at which the "Batman Treaty" was signed. Reinterpretation of a narrative dictated by William Barak in 1888. Edited by Jim Poulter in consultation with Wurundjeri elders in August 20143 pages typescript, 2 black and white , 1 colour photograph.batmans treaty, william barak, wurundjeri, jim poulter -
Meredith History Interest Group
Photocopy of a painting, Portrait of William Dunbar Johnston
William Dunbar Johnston was appointed sub-inspector of police in Meredith. He had a major drinking problem. He and another trooper were taking prisoners from Buninyong to Meredith but failed to realise their "loss' until they reached Meredith. He fell from his horse and died aged 37, had a lot of debts, had been widowed in 1853.This item is significant becausePhotocopy of a painting of William Dunbar Johnston. Policeman with large moustache, black hair curled on right side, dark eyebrows, looking slightly to his left and wearing a police uniformmeredith cemetery, meredith trooper died, meredith policeman, trooper, meredith trooper, william dunbar johnston, william dunbar johnstone -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Trial for man after teen's pub fight death, 24/05/2017
The man charged with killing teen Patrick Cronin has been ordered to stand trial. Andrew William Lee, 33, last Wednesday formally pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.patrick cronin, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Barak vs the Black Hats of Melbourne by Mick Woiwod, 2017_
Sub-titled "The untold story of how the Black Hats destroyed Coranderrk, this is an account of the history of Coranderrk and the resistance to its closure by Wurundjeri elder, William Barak.Paperback book, 366 pages, black and white photographs.Signed by the authorwilliam barak, coranderrk, wurundjeri, victoria history, mick woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Old homestead 'not fit', 2000c
The old house at Churinga, once owned by William Santon, and now used by the Churinga Opportunity Shop has been declared unsafe for public use.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text and colour imagewilliam santon, churinga, saxam -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1915, 1915_
School photograph 1915 Greensborough State School No.2062, with William McDowell circled.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage, 01/01/1956
Photograph of Kell's Cottage. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Claude Amiet at Kell's Cottage 1920s, 1920c
Photograph of Claude Amiet and others at Kell's Cottage in the 1920s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage 1940s, 01/01/1956
Photograph of Kell's Cottage in the 1940s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage, 01/01/1956
Photographs of Kell's Cottage in the 1940s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.Digital copy of 3 black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Cows at Kell's Cottage 1956, 01/01/1956
Photograph of a cow at Kell's Cottage in the 1940s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.An indication of the rural aspect of this area in the mid-20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Looking east from Henry Street to the river 1956, 01/01/1956
Looking from Henry Street east to the Plenty River, 1956. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.An indication of the rural aspect of this area in the mid-20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Electricity connected in Henry Street, 1950s, 1956c
Kell's Cottage with electricity connected 1950s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.An indication of the rural aspect of this area in the mid-20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Paddock and gates in Henry Street, 1950s, 1956c
Paddock and driveway at Kell's Cottage 1950s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.An indication of the rural aspect of this area in the mid-20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, William Roy and Horse City Girl, 1940c
Black and white photograph of William Roy and City Girl c1940Digital copy of black and white photograph.william roy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, The City of Ballarat Band, 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.A Black and White Photograph of a Brass Band with instruments. Included in the photograph are four gentlemen and a young boy sitting on the floor. It appears they are in a Concert Hall. The band is the City of Ballarat Band and Frank Wright can been seen in the centre front row.Brisbane 1923frank wright, conductor, brass band, city of ballarat band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright, Arc de Triumph, Champ Elysees, Paris, France, 1952
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 long tree lined boulevard with several 1940s-1950s automobiles in the distrance and pedrestrians crossing the road. At the far end of the boulevard is a large arch. The place is the Champs Elysees leading to the Arc de Triumph..Written in pencil on the back - Arc de Triumph from "Champs Eleises", Aug '52frank wright, paris, arc de triumph, champs elysees -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flyer, Ballarat Memorial Concert Band Flyer, 2014
Frank Wright was a one time conductor of this band. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Shiny paper flier with coloured photographs and a black background with white writing. The flier shows 5 photographs of different brass instruments, as well as written information about the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band and its meeting times.frank wright, ballarat memorial concert band, flier, brass instruments, wilkinson hall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright on the S.S. Babranals, 1933, 09/1933
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A black and white photograph of a man in a light coloured suit standing on a boast with a life belt on. The man is Frank WrightWritten in pencil on the back of the photo is "With a life belt on boat S.S. Babranals Sept. 1933 Red Seababranals, red sea -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright at Loch Lomond, 1933
Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.1). A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit, overcoat and hat, standing on a wooden pier over a stretch of water which is Loch Lomond. There are mountains to be seen in the distance. The man is Frank Wright. 2). Black and white photograph of a lake. In the foreground is a grassed area with four trees. a small boat is at anchor just offshore. The place is Loch Lomond.Written in pencil on the reverse side of the photograph is 1). "Frank Wright at Loch Lomond 1933" 2). Loch Lomond 1933frank wright, loch lomond, musician, composer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright standing on felled trees, 1940s?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit standing on the trunk of a large felled tree. Around him are other fallen tree trunks, all located on the banks of a river. In the background is a bridge spanning the river and on either side of the water are the tall trees of a forest. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, felled trees, forest, bridge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, St Hilda's Band bus, 1934, April 1934
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a parked 1930's bus. On the far side can be seen a telegraph pole and vegetation. The bus is sign written with 'World's Champion Five Times The Famous St Hildas Band'.Written in pencil on back - Near Hastings, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, brass band, vintage bus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Lostwithnal Church
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.This is a black and white photograph of the Lostwithnal Church in CornwallWritten on the reverse side of the photograph in pencil is "Lostwithnal Church 1190 (1st part) Spire & Crown 13th Century "the glory of Cornwell", "frank wright lostwithnal church cornwell -
Federation University Historical Collection
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
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