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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - construction site for grain terminal, 1964
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: P.H.T./ Print No. ... Neg. No 146/ Date taken 28-10-64/ SUBJECT./ ... (Ink stamp with blue pen and pencil additions, centre)port of portland archives, construction, grain -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - PMHPS, Pat Grainger, Annual Report 2010, Aug 2010
PMH&PS was incorporated in 1994, and from 1995 was required to hold an AGM and present an Annual Report. These were compiled, designed, printed on photocopier and bound by the Secretary, except for the Tenth anniversary edition and most recent edition, commercially photocopied.Annual Report of the PMH&PS, 2010 A5 light brown with starch factory lino print by Mac Hadfield 1991. Contains financial reports, list of members and photossocieties clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Horizontal black bar with John Gartner printed in white. Outline of two letter J and G in the background.Small rectangular marking in bottom right hand cornerbookplate, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Orbost & District Historical Society
picture, Cutty Sark
This print is one of a pair (Thermopylae). The original was painted by Arthur Chidley, an English artist from the late 19th Century. The Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship. Built on the Clyde in 1869 for the Jock Willis shipping line, she was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest. , This item is an example of a piece of art likely to be found in a home where a framed print was considered to be an essential finishing touch. The Cutty Sark is the last tea clipper in existence and is considered a maritime treasure. Black framed print of "Cutty Sark" - ship in full sail. Ship is on rough seas. The wooden frame sections are simply mitred and nailed at the corners.Back- 4296picture cutty-sark chidley -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Events Book, Events of Interest, 2000
These selections of printed articles and photos recaptures past local events, reflecting our culture and social life.This collection of local stories and facts of Wycheproof and District have a connectiveness and provide an opportunity to celebrate occasions, remember and learn of the past. Large white A3 book with 4 ring binder which allows plastic pockets to be added. Includes newspaper items, brochures and other printed matter on various local topics. Mrs Betty Denney's collection is followed by articles collected by other members of the Wycheproof Historical Society.Mrs Betty Denney's Collectionnewspaper- wycheproof, wycheproof - memories -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4, David Menzies, Nicholson St traffic barriers installation, c1975
Black and white print of the installation of traffic barriers in Nicholson St in 1975. See item 342 for a report on the impact of the barriers. 1 - Carlton Gardens - Z13 2 - Nicholson St Traffic Barriers - Z9, near Gertrude St. with W11 in the background. 3 - Nicholson St barriers at Johnston Street with Z15, Tankerville Arms Hotel, and a Mobil service station. 4 - Nicholson St barrier installation, Carlton Gardens area - Z9Yields information about the installation of traffic barriers along Nicholson St Fitzroy 1975,Set of four Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink details of photo.tramways, trams, mmtb, nicholson st, safety barriers, z class, tram 13, tram 9, tram 15 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Baptistry in the Chapel, Missions to Seamen, Melbourne, Vic, c. 1920
Possibly produced as one of a series of photographic post cards of various areas of the Mission especially of the Chapel in the pre-war WW2 period of the 20th century. There are several such cards in the MTSV Collection. The Chapel, opened in 1917, was a special fundraising project of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild and was originally dedicated as a Memorial Chapel in remembrance of those who served in the Merchant Navy of WWI. The Chapel is still used for marriages, baptisms,funerals and memorial services, and is often referred to as St Peter's, the Mariners' Chapel. Photographic postcards were produced soon after the new 1917 Mission to Seamen building was first opened. Available to supporters and visiting seafarers alike, effectively promoting the Mission and the role it played in ensuring both spiritual and pastoral care available to seamen and shipping to and from Australia. Black and white gloss print postcard featuring an interior view of St Peter's Chapel at the MTSV 717 Flinders St showing the baptismal font and front door.Pencil inscription " Ret to B. Kent" (see also gift comments below) ; Printed : "POST CARD / A Real Photograph Produced in Australia"mtsv, missions to seamen institute, baptism, merchant navy, st peter chapel, mission to seafarers, baptistry, baptismal font, seamen's mission, flinders street -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED WW1, Bethany Gallery
Photograph 1 taken at “Allonville, Northeast of Amiens” France - 38th BATT A.I.F. Officers during a well earned rest”PHOTOGRAPHS Black and white copy of 3 photographs depicting Photograph 1 - 38th Battalion officers at Allonville Northwest of Amiens France Photographs 2 + 3 group of 4 soldiers from 37th, 38th battalions. Printed name information on white card adhered to fron of glass. FRAME - brown stain colour Timber brown stain colour timber with decorative moulding. Dark green cardboards mount, glass frontName information, black print on white card on front of glassphotography-photographs/frame accessories, military history-army, military history ww1, 38th bn -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Butter Box
This box was used by 'The Twin Cows' (a property?) to hold their dairy products.Dairy farming is the main industry / business in the Kiewa ValleyTimber box without a lid. One side is covered with black print.In black print on the border of an oval shape: ' 56 lbs Kiewa Valley / Butter Factory. Inside oval: Pure Creamery Butter / The Twin Cows / Trade beside (a picture of 2 cows facing each other) beside Mark / Victoria / Australia kiewa valley butter factory, the twin cows, butter, dairy farming -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK Gallipoli, ROBERTS Chris and STEVENS Paul, The Artillery at ANZAC, Published 2021
Analysis of the Artillery at ANZACHard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, black buckraw with gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, black, brown and white print on front, spine and back. Front image - in black, grey tones, photograph of Observers scan the enemy lines for targets on 30 April 1915." 376 pages, wt, plain, white, illustrated in black and white and colour photographs and maps. Owners label - opposite page to Title page.Analysis of the Artillery at ANZACbooks, military history, anzac, ww1, artillery -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Craft - Dress Pattern Bi-centennial 0001, c1988
A Bi-Centennial Dress Pattern 0001 made by Lindie Ward for Power House Museum . It is a copy of a dress belonging to Isobel Hovell, the wife of the explorer William Hovell. Isobel died 1837. The original dress was made from yellow, satin -striped, cotton voile, printed with sprigs of flowers in lilac and greenThis Dress Pattern was made for the Bi-Centennial Celebrations at Power House Museum, Sydney in 1988c1988 A large paper envelope with printed design of dress c1837. Dressmaking tissue pattern pieces for dress are enclosed and a measurement scale is on the backFront of packet : BICENTENNIAL DRESS PATTERN / POWERHOUSE / 0001dressmaking, craft equipment, dress patterns, craftwork, sewing, hovell isobel, hovell william, ward lindie, bi-centennial celebrations, melbourne, moorabbin, victoria, new south wales, market gardneres, power house museum -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph reprint of scan of photograph - Henty Street Casterton, n.d
Vern McCallum CollectionReprint of scan of black and white photograph. Image is oval inshape, shows Henty Street Casterton. Bullock team and dray, horse and cart on right of street, horse and carriage with two horses and a woman and small child, centre of street. Various other horsedrawn vehicles in bakground. Casterton Hotel and railway Hotel on right. Print is mounted on white, archival mountboard frame.Front: Front- 'Henty Street Casterton, Victoria' across bottom print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet of 6 contact prints, 1964
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: 93. 23-9-64 94. 23-9-64 97. 23-9-64 98. 23-9-64 99. 23-9-64 (in white beneath each print).port of portland archives -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Alfons Koenig Lino Cuts, 1945
1 copy of original laser prints from the original lino cuts donated by Hartmut Beck and 1 original calendar donated by Rosa Kuegler.Foolscap plastic sleeve containing 18 pages of original booklet "Unsere Heimat". Cover and back mid brown colour whilst pages are bone coloured with lino prints. Also copy of the 18 pages in A4 size on cream paper. front cover: Unsere Heimat 12 Bilder von Alfons Konig unter Mitarbeit von Lilli Fast und 4 Lieder Beilagen. Herausgegeben von der Lagerleitung des Deutschen Internierungslagers 111 Tatura Vic. Australien. Weihnachten 1945lino prints, german calendar, hartmut beck, rosa kuegler, unsere heimat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - 6TH FAB HONOUR BOARD WW1, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, post WW1
The roll was in the collection relating to Leslie F Iser AIF who served in the 18th Battery. Refer 337 for his service details.Brown timber frame, glass front, cardboard backing. Honour Roll printed on white background. Print shows names re-inforcements, WIA, KIA, Battles, Unit colour patches, Gallantry awards. Top: "18th Battery - 6th Field Artillery Brigade Honour Roll of Officers, NCO's and Men" Below: "Names, Reinforcements, WIA, KIA, Battles, Unit Colour Patches & Gallantry Awards" Printed in texta on rear: "Tom Iser & Ian Sides"documents - lists, frame accessories, military history, artillery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Print - Religious Print, Reinthal & Newman, Jesus Chrisus, after 1874
Picture is a print of an original drawing that appears to have been created in 1874 (these numbers are in the top left corner) by artist Gabriel Max ("Gab Max" is in top right corner). The print was part of the original furnishings of St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. The picture is significant because of its association with the Mission to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria. This organisation had strong connections to the colonisation of Victoria by people travelling and arriving by sea. The picture is also significant as a representation of 19th century religious art by Gabriel Max.Picture; print of a drawing. Representation of Jesus Christ, closed eyes, tear on cheek, with a crown of thorns, titled “Jesus Christus”, drawn in 1874 by 19th century artist Gab. Max (Gabriel Max). Print on paper; black and grey drawing on beige canvas-look background with image of fixing pins in each corner, edges look like torn fabric. Published by Reinthal & Newman, New York. Print is behind glass, mounted in heavy wooden frame that is painted dark brown. Reverse has numbers on small white label. Base of reverse has 2 small holes, each with indentations from something round. Backing board has indentations from nails no longer there. There are remnants of original hanging wire but this has been replaced. Part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church CollectionFRONT: Top left :1874” Top rignt “GAB MAX” Hand written script under picture “Jesus Christus”. Printed bottom left on front “A33 © REINTHAL & NEWMAN PUBS. N.Y.” REVERSE: “162” written in black felt pen on white label. Pencilled on reverse "11 3/8 x 9 1/4" and "Kodak" and other indecipherable markings.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, christian art, picture of jesus christ, jesus christus, photographic print of jesus christ, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, religious worship, reinthal & newman new york, jesus christ with crown of thorns, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, harbor lights guild, joy club for fighters, ladies lightkeepers’ auxiliary, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ellis Collection, 1948
Black and white photograph of Geelong 38, 1948 in Moorabool St, just south of Malop St. Tram has the destination of Belmont. In the background is Solomons buildings and the Excelsior building. From the ARHS Archives, 2/2006, Ellis Collection. See Reg Item 7209 for negative and laminated print.On rear printed on label in blue ink " Geelong 1948 Ellis Collection ARHS Archive"tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 38 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print, J W Pearson & Co
Rev. Daniel J. Draper (1810 - 1866). Arrived in Australia in 1820 where he worked for ten years in NSW and Vic before going to SA where he worked for the next 20 years. He built the Pirie Street Methodist Church. He left SA in 1855 returning to Victoria where, in 1859, he was elected President of the Australian Conference. Rev Draper returned to England in 1865 where he was appointed representative to the British Conference from Australia. He set out to return to Australia with his wife on the SS London in 1866 which almost immediately ran into a storm and all but 19 passengers died. Black and white etched head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Daniel Draper who is looking to his left. It is printed on buff paper and has a signed inscription."Victoria Printed & Published by J. W. Pearsen & Co. 67 Collins St. East Melbourne" "Yours most truly D. J. Draper."rev daniel james draper methodist minister, methodist minister, draper memorial methodist church gilbert st adelaide, representartive to the british conference from australia 1865, president of the australian methodist conference -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Picture, Bukit Knuckle
Framed print of a sepia photograph showing the camp at 'Bukit Knuckle', an operational base of the 3RAR in Borneo. Images shows an aerial view of the camp and surrounding landscape. Underneath the print is added 'BUKIT KNUCKLE' B COV 3RAR OPERATIONAL BASE, BORNEO 1965 On reverse is marked 'Donated by Keith Matthews 1995'bukit knuckle, sungei koemba, 3 rar, indonesia malaysia confrontation -
National Wool Museum
Ephemera - The Geelong, Wool Rug, Albion Mills, Albion Woollen Mills Co. Pty Ltd
Product label in tones of red, green, yellow and white showing printed text and a graphic of a woman, lion, ship, wool bale, shield and pitch fork. front: [printed] ALBION MILLS, GEELONG / THE GEELONG / PURE WOOL RUG / MANUFACTURED BY / THE ALBION WOOLLEN MILL CO. / GEELONG, VICTORIA. / No. / WEIGHT / SIZEalbion mills, archives, wool industry, blankets, rugs, products, advertising, geelong, packaging, label, graphic design -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Internet article: Stalky's Forlorn Hope - Addenda, 2006
Legatee Rogers collected information about Stan Savige after attending an unveiling of a statue of Savige and this print out was additional information about him on the FirstAIF.info website. It gives further details about his time in Persia as part of the Dunsterforce. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige, founder of Legacy.Print out x 3 pages of an article on the website of www.firstAIF.info which additional information about Stan Savige.stan savige, assyrians, dunsterforce -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Typed Document, c. 2000s
Typed and printed document written by Pat Baird including key dates and events on Churchill Island from 23 May 1856 - June 1 1872. These notes were transcribed in 2002.This document provides additional information on the history of Churchill Island and events that have been obscured by time.A4 page single sided with a printed page containing brief notes of a timeline of historical events from 1856 - 1872 involving the Rogers family up until the purchase of Churchill Island by the Amess family."Argus (?) p.6" black handwrittenchurchill island, john rogers, georgiana mchaffie, j.d. mchaffie, phillip island, acclimatisation society, samuel amess -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Agricultural Equipment, c.1921
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Agricultural equipment, After 1920. A print from a glass negative that has been reused to document an item of equipment used on a farm. The equipment is vehicular and designed to be hauled behind another form of transport, either equine or mechanical. On the vehicle, there is a motor at the rear. The main part of the vehicle is a barrel that might have been used to hold liquid or solids. The original photograph would appear to be a scene adjacent to a beach. The photo was printed from a glass negative in the collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie.agriculture, farming machinery, glass negatives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - VB4/7184C, State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Ballarat office, "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire", 2-9-1958
Print of drawing number VB4/7184C "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire", marked up in colour showing the various feeder and trolley wire arrangements for the central part of Ballarat and the Gardens line. Shows the detailed switch locations that enable the overhead to be isolated or changed when electrical work was being undertaken on the overhead that required it to be isolated. Shows how the various sections were fed from the power station. Revision C issued 2-9-1958.Yields information about the arrangement of the power supply to the trams from the power station and changes made to the system about 13 years prior to closure. Dyeline print on white paper of Drawing - "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire" - VB4/7184Ctramways, ballarat, secv, trolley wire, feeder cables, overhead, power station, electrical engineering, electrical switching -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Horse Tram No. 1 completion, 1887
Photographed outside the Wendouree Parade depot, late 1887, with 16 workmen standing or lying around the tramcar. Builders Photo. Tram is lettered "BALLAARAT TRAMWAY CO LIMITED". A sign on the advertising board says "Duncan & Fraser, Builders, Ballaarat". The men around the tram are dressed in trade clothes, with aprons, including carpenters, painters and blacksmiths. For image history etc see notes. See also Reg Items 1654 and 3042 for different prints of the same photo. Yields information about the construction, final assembly, of the original horse tram at the Ballarat depot 1887, shows the workmen who were involved.B&W photo (copy print) of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1. Multiple copies held.765.3 - In the top left-hand corner "19", "No. 1 i n 1887", a red border sticker of printing instructions. Centrally on photo "(1) Ballarat Tramways (horse) Car No. 1 after assembly at the Ballarat depot. 1887". In the bottom right-hand corner a "William F Scott" address label. 765.4 - see image i4 for the rear of Wal Jack's photo notes and i8.trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, depot, duncan & fraser , tram 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW1
Black / white photo of Sir Carl Herman JESS.on LHS. Life history in black / white print on white background on RHS. Both mounted on green backgorund with gold painted wooden frame, glass front, fawn cardboard backing. White sticker with black print front bottom RHS, bottom front & bottom back LHS: “73”framed, jess, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RHODA'S REWARD OR IF WISHES WERE HORSES, 16/01/1887
Red hardcovered book in Black print with green leaves and flowers on the cover and spine. Inside the front cover hand written in blue ink is 'Presented to Elizabeth J Hall By The Primitive Methodist Sabbath School, Eaglehawk, Ellaishall Rec. dated 16/01/1887Emma Marshall. Printed by Cassell & Company, Ltd, Paris, London, New York and Melbourne 1886books, fiction, young adult, emma marshall, elizabeth hall, sabbath school eaglehawk, ellaishall rec. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Scott's, Alex Wright?, circa 1930
Alex Wright travelled to England in 1930 and was known as the Prince of Mimic although his stage name was Navarre. He died in an air raid in the Hippodrome Birmingham in 1940. Alex was the brother of Frank Wright who 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.Black and white photograph of a standing man, leaning his elbow onto his leg which is resting on a fence rail. He is dressed in shirt, trousers and braces. In the background is a grassy paddock. He is most probably Alex Wright.Printed on back - Printed at Scott's, Veloxalex wright. frank wright, navarre, smeaton, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Scott's, Alex Wright?, circa 1930
Alex Wright travelled to England in 1930 and was known as the Prince of Mimic although his stage name was Navarre. He died in an air raid in the Hippodrome Birmingham in 1940. Alex was the brother of Frank Wright who 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.Black and white photograph of a man in shirt, trousers and braces, holding a hat. He is standing beside a fence with a rocky, scrubby hillside pictured behind. The man is most probably Alex Wright.Printed of back - Printed at Scott's, Veloxalex wright. frank wright, navarre, smeaton, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Scott's, Sarah and Alex? Wright (at Sewell's?), circa 1930
Alex Wright travelled to England in 1930 and was known as the Prince of Mimic although his stage name was Navarre. He died in an air raid in the Hippodrome Birmingham in 1940. Alex was the brother of Frank Wright who 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.Black and white photograph of a man in shirt, trousers and braces hugging a woman in a dark frock. They are standing in front of a fence with trees and a paddock in the background. They are Sarah Wright and her son Alex?.Printed on back - Printed at Scott's, Veloxsarah wright, alex wright, frank wright, navarre, smeaton, ballarat