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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EAGLEHAWK BOROUGH BRASS BAND 1896
... EAGLEHAWK BOROUGH BRASS BAND 1896...Sepia photograph of brass band, (mounted on cream board... PERSON Group band Sepia photograph of brass band, (mounted ...Sepia photograph of brass band, (mounted on cream board with printed red border). Band on oval (paddock) with scattered trees and fence in background. Twenty adult males, two boys in group. Six kneeling, seven seated and remainder standing with various instruments with drum inscribed BBB 1896. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP37'. Back - J ? Oswald, 53 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk. On back, rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: (HJG Biggs) Borough Brass Band 1896, Eaglehawk. Eaglehawk Borough Brass Band in 1896 with its preponderance of Cornish members (BHS Inc). Previous Acc. No. GP 37.person, group, band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, British Mouthpiece, 15 October 1960
... the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band...' at the National Brass Band Championship Festival. He was to conduct... district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring ...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 small 12 page newspaper. On page 6 is an article on Frank Wright who was to receive that year's 'Spotlight on Service' at the National Brass Band Championship Festival. He was to conduct the assembled massed bands and was to be presented with a special 'baton of Honour'. He was also mentioned on page 12 in 'Harry Mortimer's Broadcast Notes' as one of the conductors.frank wright, british mouthpiece, conductor composer, baton of honour, spotlight on service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, 1945
... Peak Cap, Kahki cotton twill, brown leather hat band... leather hat band with blackened brass keepers, lining cotton ...Peak Cap, Kahki cotton twill, brown leather hat band with blackened brass keepers, lining cotton fabric and clear plastic, size 7 3/8ths Inside cap, “batch No V279”peak caps, headwear, ww2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Band Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Band Instrument and case Brass Band ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light Valve. Boosey & Co makers London. No 98585 Guaranteed British made throughout. Horn 4�" Length 12�"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland celebrations for Portland's 100th Anniversary 1934, Nov-34
... Portland Brass Band...Black and white photo, Portland Brass Band marching along... and white photo, Portland Brass Band marching along Cliff street ...Portland's 100th Anniversary Celebrations 1934Black and white photo, Portland Brass Band marching along Cliff street, during street parade for Back to Portland celebrations for Portland's 100th Anniversary, NOV. 1934Back: '74' - handwrittenportland brass band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALL THAT BRASS
... that brass: members of the Golden Square Brass Band, date unknown... Square Brass Band, date unknown but believed to be around ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2003. All that brass: members of the Golden Square Brass Band, date unknown but believed to be around the 1970s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... and vibrant musical culture in Clunes which featured a brass band... featured a brass band, a men's mouth organ band, an orchestra ...Miss Florence Perry was at the centre of a strong and vibrant musical culture in Clunes which featured a brass band, a men's mouth organ band, an orchestra and church choirs. The success of Miss Perry's choirs in competitions was a source of pride in the town and a cause for celebration. After their success in Melbourne in 1906, the Juvenile Choir were greeted at the Railway Station on their return by the brass band and well wishers before attending an impromptu concert at the Town Hall. Miss Perry herself was born in Clunes in 1880 and worked as a music teacher in the town. Her father was the conductor of the Clunes Orchestra. Most social occasions, such as annual Balls, fundraisers and 21st birthdays, involved music played by local musicians Important artefact in the musical history of Clunes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.WOODEN FRAMED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CLUNES JUVENILE CHOIR 1906 - CHILDREN ARRANGED IN ROWS WITH THE CONDUCTRESS CENTRED IN THE PHOTO Clunes Juvenile Choir with their conductress, Miss Florence Perry. Taken by Chapel St. Prahran photographer; probably taken when Choir competed successfully in a Choral competition in Prahran. juvenile choir, clunes junior choir, miss florence perry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, St. Hilda's Band at Lostwithiel, 1934
... brass band... the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band...Black and white photograph of a brass band seated... and white photograph of a brass band seated on spindle backed ...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 brass band seated on spindle backed, wooden chairs performing on a grassed area, surrounded on the left by large leafy trees and at the back by a two storied building. Parked in front of the building are a vintage car and an early 1930's bus. The band is St. Hilda's Band with Frank Wright as the conductor. The place is Lostwithiel.Written in pencil on the back - St Hilda's (F.W, Conductor), Lostwithiel. 1934frank wright, brass band, st hilda's band, lostwithiel, vintage bus -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1980
... the memorial. A brass band is playing while the assembled crowd... are standing around the memorial. A brass band is playing while ...Every Anzac Day a commemoration service is held at the war memorial in Sunbury where veterans and townspeople pay their respects to soldiers who fought in various wars.A black and white photograph of people at an Anzac Day rememberance service in Sunbury. Four soldiers are standing around the memorial. A brass band is playing while the assembled crowd is standing in silence.anzac day, memorials, commemoration ceremonies, shire of bulla, sunbury war memorial, george evans collection -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: Members of Tarnagulla Brass Band, 1886 (original collage)
... Photograph: Members of Tarnagulla Brass Band... depicting members of the Tarnagulla Brass Band in 1886. All... Brass Band Photograph Monochrome photograph of a a framed ...Williams Family Collection. Monochrome photograph of a a framed photographic collage depicting members of the Tarnagulla Brass Band in 1886. All are named. Location of original framed collage is unknown. An original photograph, mounted on card. tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Copy of Tarnagulla Band collage, 1886
... collage depicting members of Tarnagulla Brass Band in 1886. Names... and cardboard collage depicting members of Tarnagulla Brass Band in 1886 ...Murray Comrie Collection. This photograph is a fair copy created from the original collage or from a copy of the original collage. Some areas slightly blurry. Monochrome photograph being copy of a photo and cardboard collage depicting members of Tarnagulla Brass Band in 1886. Names as captions to pictures. Names also given in accompanying paper slip.tarnagulla, band, music, musicians, treloar -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rurric & Harry De La Haye Phillip Island Brass Band
... Rurric & Harry De La Haye Phillip Island Brass Band...phillip island brass band...) Phillip Island Brass Band. Rurric(snr) & Fannie’s 2 sons - Born... Phillip Island Brass Band Black & white photogragh of two men ...Black & white photogragh of two men in uniform. Rurric on left, has a cornet, Harry has a tenor horn.L-R “ DeLaHaye” Harry(cornet), Rurric(jnr) (Tenor horn) Phillip Island Brass Band. Rurric(snr) & Fannie’s 2 sons - Born French Islandphillip island brass band, de la haye family, photographs, musical instruments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BOROUGH BRASS BAND, 1896
... BOROUGH BRASS BAND... Brass Band 1896', 'GP47'', 'HJG Briggs, Health Inspector... Brass Band 1896', 'GP47'', 'HJG Briggs, Health Inspector ...Black and white photograph of thirteen members of band. Three rows of males. Many with bowler hats. Pictured with their brass instruments and drums. Inscriptions: on front - 'Borough Brass Band 1896', 'GP47'', 'HJG Briggs, Health Inspector'. On back - 'Borough Brass Band 1896', 'At rear, third from left as you face photo, D Oswald', 'Sixth from right probably Sid Hocking', RHSV stamp. History: Prev. Acc. No. GP47person, group, band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: KANGAROO FLAT BRASS BAND
... HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: KANGAROO FLAT BRASS BAND...Kangaroo Flat Brass Band...Photograph (proof 31) of a Brass band, consisting of young... PERSON Group band Kangaroo Flat Brass Band Photograph (proof 31 ...Photograph (proof 31) of a Brass band, consisting of young men and boys. Their musical instruments are with them, there is a bass drum lying on its side at the front of the group. On the reverse is written: Kangaroo Flat.person, group, band, kangaroo flat brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Boys' Brigade Brass Band Festival Concert, 1961
... Boys' Brigade Brass Band Festival Concert, 1961...brass band.... He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring...' Brigade, Brass Band Festival Concert of the Massed Bands... Programme Boys' Brigade Brass Band Festival Concert, 1961 Navy blue ...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 appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967. 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.Navy blue, light blue and white programme of The Boys' Brigade, Brass Band Festival Concert of the Massed Bands of the London District, held at the Royal Albert Hall on 28 January 1961. The band items were specially arranged for the Boys Brigade by Frank Wright who was the guest conductor. On the back of the programme is a short biography of Frank Wright.Written in pen on page 2 - Besson, Written in pen on page 3 - B & H, Encore, The Eshgrovefrank wright, boys brigade, massed bands of the london district, brass band, music programme -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceremonial object - Bag, Lodge bag belonging to Frank J. Wright of the Yarrowee Lodge No 10 V.C
... Frank Wright became well known in Brass Band circles. Born... well known in Brass Band circles. Born in Smeaton, he competed ...Frank Wright became well known in Brass Band circles. Born in Smeaton, he competed at Ballarat's South Street, conducted the Ballarat Brass Band, and the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial band before leaving Australia for England as Bandmaster for St Hilda's Brass Band. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 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.Brown leather pouch with silver coloured metal clasp. The item belonged to Frank Wright of Smeaton."Bro. F.J. Wright, Yarrowee Lodge, No 10. V.C.frank wright, yarrowee lodge -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
newsletter, The Nylons in Concert (musical) by Nylons performed at the Universal Theatre commencing 17 February 1987, Febuary 1987
... as the brass band for the melbourne international comedy festival... as the brass band for the melbourne international comedy festival ...Universal Theatre Newsletter featuring Universal Theatre at the athenaeum good conditioncontains advertisements for 'the Australian Greek Festival including Description of Australian performances in this time as well as Gerry Connolly in men and women of Australia as the brass band for the melbourne international comedy festivalthe nylons in concert, universal theatre, melbourne athenaem theatre -
Orbost & District Historical Society
banner
... The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908... with Orbost in gold embroidery. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed ...The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah HallThe various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. Square shaped fabric banner. Red background with yellow braiding and tassels. Embroidered with initials O M B for Orbost Municipal Band. Ten shoulder tabs which are black with Orbost in gold embroidery.banner orbost-band societies music -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph, New Studio
... , with musical instruments & in uniform - Probably brass band, two men... & standing, with musical instruments & in uniform - Probably brass ...Passed around at a meeting 11/8/1986. No further information forthcomingPhotograph of a group of men, both seated & standing, with musical instruments & in uniform - Probably brass band, two men holding collection boxes. Brick wall in background. Black & white photograph, cardboardOn left hand collection box: "Collection for Childrens Hospital". On right hand collection box "Collection in Aid of Childrens Hospital". Under photograph, faintly: "New Studio Rutherglen". Five paint fingerprints lower half of photo. Under photo, very faintly, possibly: "Turner". Back of photo, faintly: "10 Notes / No A 07707 / No A 08909" -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Photograph - Mounted sepia photograph, C. 1900
... brass band...Photograph depicting a brass band of 25 men holding... Photograph depicting a brass band of 25 men holding their instruments ...Photograph depicting a brass band of 25 men holding their instruments: 12 of them are standing at the back, 8 are sitting on a bench, 5 are sitting on the ground in front. The band is likely to be the Thompsons Foundry Band.brass band, horn, trumpet, drum, trombone -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BRASS BAND GROUP
... BRASS BAND GROUP....brass band...Photograph - black and white. A Brass Band group photo, all... ORGANIZATION Club/society brass band Brass Band Group Victa Studios ...Photograph - black and white. A Brass Band group photo, all in uniform, 2 ladies sitting in the group and a small child. Variety of ages, from young men (14 - 18) and older men.Victa Studios. Ballarat.organization, club/society, brass band, brass band group -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Programme, Souvenir Programme of the Visit of Fodens Motor Works Band, 1945
... brass band... and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band... and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor Body Works... the history and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor ...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 (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. 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 printed souvenir programme which details the history and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor Body Works in 1900. On the back cover is a photograph and details of the band personnel and the Managing Director of the company. Also shown are two photographs, one of the 1902 Foden Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.frank wright, foden diesel, fodens motor works band, brass band, centaur tank, foden steam wagon -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Procession marching down Warrenheip St. towards Learmonth St, 1901, Original photo 1901
... Brass Band... by man on horseback, then brass band and marchers extending..., then brass band and marchers extending beyond photograph, building ...Procession to celebrate opening of new rotunda in Buninyong Gardens, dedicated to Queen Victoria who had died January 1901.B/W photo, Street view, from hotel balcony, procession led by man on horseback, then brass band and marchers extending beyond photograph, building along road, scattered houses and ridge beyond.:Procession on Warrenheip St. for the opening of the Rotunda in the Buninyong Gardens, 1901. Arthur Coxal Mayor leading.buninyong, warrenheip st, procession, arthur coxal, brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Band Contest at Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand, 1940, February 1940
... brass band... and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band... with spectators in the foreground and brass bands formed in a square... of an oval with spectators in the foreground and brass bands formed ...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 (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. 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 an oval and spectators in the foreground and houses beyond the far fence, with mountains in the distance. On the oval are several bands in different areas. The place is Basin Reserve, Wellington and the occasion is the band contest. 2). Newspaper photograph and caption of an oval with spectators in the foreground and brass bands formed in a square around a raised platform on which is standing the conductor. The place is Wellington and the conductor is Frank Wright.1). Written in pencil on the back - Band contest at Basin Reserve Wellington, Feb 1940 2). Written in pencil on left side - Free Lance Feb 1940frank wright, conductor, brass band, basin reserve, wellington, adjudicator -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - CORNET, CASE AND ACCESSORIES
... clunes brass band... the 1930's Mr. Roberts played with the Clunes Brass Band for 35... with the Clunes Brass Band for 35 years and in 1908 was presented ...This instrument was played in many international competitions outside of Australia. Locally this cornet was locally play by Mr. Stewart Dunn of Angus Street, Clunes, during the 1930's Mr. Roberts played with the Clunes Brass Band for 35 years and in 1908 was presented with a hot water kettle in recognition of his service to the band. BRASS CORNET, BLACK WOODEN CASE AND CORNET ACCESSORIES, (9 Pieces in Total) BELONGED TO MR. JOSEPH TIPPET ROBERTS, DUKE OF EDINBURGH HOTEL, FRASER STREET, CLUNESEN ARGENT ANTOINE COURTOIS & MILLE MILLE SEN. FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL 88 RIE DES MARAIS ST MARTIN PARIS 1ST. PRIX ECT.brass musical instrument, clunes brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, E. Vaughan Morris, National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain to Frank Wright, 1967, mid 1967
... National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain to Frank... and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band...1).Typed letter on National Brass Band Championships... Correspondence National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain ...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 (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. 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).Typed letter on National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain letterhead, acknowledging the receipt of a letter and newspaper clippings from Frank Wright regarding band concerts at Royal Albert Hall. 2). Newspaper clipping from the Sun Telegraph on 2/7/1967 about 'Park Music' 3). Newspaper clipping from the Sunday Times on 14/5/1967 entitled 'The Lew Grade of the GLC'1). Typed Letter and signature 2). Written in pen on the front - Sun Telegraph 2.7.67 3). Written in pen on the front - Sunday Times 14 May 67frank wright, e vaughan morris, conductor, london parks, royal albert hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: OVERSEAS MARCH THROUGH LONDON 5.3.19 NEW ZEALANDERS POSTCARD, 1919
... marching through a London street led by a brass band. Dated 5 March... a London street led by a brass band. Dated 5 March 1919. Spectators ...Postcard, B & W, post WW1, contingent of New Zealand army marching through a London street led by a brass band. Dated 5 March 1919. Spectators on both sides of street. Five copies.postcard, ww1, new zealand army, london march, 1919 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: WW1,B&W PHOTO NO.186 ROYAL NAVY IN VICTORY MARCH, COPYRIGHT AS&R, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... by a brass band. See also CPC 1401 Series 176.... both sides of a street. Naval men marching led by a brass band ...Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of the Royal Navy Victory March. Crowds lining both sides of a street. Naval men marching led by a brass band. See also CPC 1401 Series 176.postcard, postcard, ww1, royal navy, victory march, london -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, ADI Australian Defence Industries, Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat
... Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of Hat... Reinforced Rim Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of Hat ...Cloth Hat Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat Reinforced Rim Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of HatWhite Tag Inside Texta Name SMI20 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, ADI Australian Defence Industries, Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat, 1991
... Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of Hat... Reinforced Rim Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of Hat ...Cloth Hat Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat Reinforced Rim Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of HatGreen Tag Inside Vic 1991