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.2 small newspapers 1). Small 16 page newspaper from Saturday, 14 October 1967. On page 5 is a photograph and caption pertaining to Frank Wright. His name is also mentioned on page 9 in the 'Fourth Section Test Piece' as composer. 2). Small 8 page newspaper from Saturday, 25 October 1969. On pages 2 and 6 are 'Adjudicators' Remarks' written by Frank Wright among others.frank wright, the british bandsman, newspaper, brass bands, adjudicator, composer

Bandsman William Gray A. I. F. 1914 –1918 The Gray Family respected residents of StawellPortrait photograph of a World War 1 soldier in uniform on an oval shaped image on a post card.No 1301 Bandsman Wm. Gray, B. Company A.I.F. 39th Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell.stawell ww1

The Australasian Bandsman was a monthly journal devoted to bands. It began in the 1890's and was still being published in 2013.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. Primary Significance Criteria Three journals of the Australasian Bandsman. All have blue covers with darker blue print. Inside are white pages with black text. All are published by E. V. Simons P.O. Box 16 Portland New South Wales. 2085.1 July 1966 2085.2 October 1966 2085.3 November 1966Stamped with ORBOST MUNICIPAL BANDjournal magazine australasian-bandsman music

Bandsman W.N. Cook in uniform c1899stawell entertainment

Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo) bandsman in full uniform. Note the MTOCo cap badge. Identity unknown.Yields information about the MTOCo band uniform.Black and white photograph - MTOCo Bandsman in uniform. The image is skewed on print.tramways, trams, tramway bands, mtoco, uniforms, cap badges, bands

Alan, born at Cobram on 25 February 1920, was a member of the Dunstan family of Yarrawonga and member of the Royal Australian Navy Band. All of his siblings were musical. The portrait hung in the home of Alan's parents Joseph and Harriet Dunstan who lived at 40 Hume St Yarrawonga. (now the site of Karana Nursing home). After their death the portrait was in the possession of Alan's youngest sibling Dawn White (nee Dunstan). Dawn passed away in 2016. Alan enlisted at Yarrawonga on 4th August 1941 and served on HMAS Australia the flagship of the Australian Navy.no 24862. At the time of his death 25 February 1945 he was serving on the HMAS Rushcutter. He is buried at Rookwood War Cemetery, Sydney. Service Ornately decorated oval shaped frame containing hand coloured photo of Alan Dunstan. Frame made of painted pressed woodWesley Durburtiry??

Bound journalnon-fictionaustralian -- brass bands -- music, australian -- brass bands -- history, australian -- brass bands -- news and information, australia -- world war one -- history, australia -- influenza pandemic -- 1919

black and white photograph, mounted on grey board. Adult male bandsman with cornet. Jacket with braid, epaulettes, buttons. Cap with peak, braid. Waxed moustache. Printed on board 'The Royal/Eaglehawk''The Royal/Eaglehawk'person, individual, bandsman

Trophy presented annually to the best bandsman 1971 - Ballarat College established a formal Music School in 1969 and an amazing upsurge of interest in musical activities followed. This prize was the gift of J M Stayt, teacher at the school 1964 - 1993. It is currently awarded to the leader/s of the Concert Band. Medium sized silver cup on melamine base, double handles and flower netting across bowl opening; silver name plate around base. Ballarat College crest fixed to bowl of cup Inscribed on name plate: Ballarat College / best bandsman / Presented By / J M Stayt / 12th November / 1971 p-c-law, m-j-almond, john-dawson, m-r-j-moreton, r-p-jenkins, matthew-dawson, laura-dunlop, g sadler, s-mitchell, jonathon-gunthorpe, k-campbell-jones, matthew-haymes, barry-cockcroft, cindy-louey, damien-noonan, jacqueline-sewell, meaghan-keith, dale-heard, rebecca-smithers, elissa-howell, jonathan-stewart, emma-coltman, anthony-bull, michael-goeman, jessica-avery, jeremy-russell, philip-smith, georgia-roberts, sarah-alexander, mikhaila-clements, matthew-creek, sarah-clark, penelope-jackson, matthew-day, jessica-mciver, alistair-macdonald, megan-tweedie, lauren-james, simone-trengove, georgia-harman, samuel-mcdonald, christina-simpson, todd-jacobsson, darcy-gray, dylan-young, jack-walker

Military badges, either gold or silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Lewis and Hotchkiss Gunner 1st Class. 2. Machine gunner 1st Class. 3. Machine Gunner 1st Class. 4. Machine Gunner 1st Class. 5. Lewis and Hotchkiss Gunner 1st Class. 6. Lewis and Hotchkiss Gunner 1st Class. 7. Gunnery Skill at Arms 3rd Prize. 8. Bandsman. 9. Bandsman. 10. Bandsman.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt1to10, badges, bob english collection, w. wallbank donation.

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.Single sheet of of white paper with printed header and a typed letter of reference signed by S Hope the editor of 'British Bandsman', a weekly paper.A pen signature - S. Copefrank wright, s cope, british bandsman, reference

Frank Wright was a Smeaton born bandsman.Black and white photograph of Frank Wright sitting on a ricksaw. frank wright, ceylon, rickshaw

James Northcott In 1867 married Miss Lansell sister of George Lansell. A prominent bandsman in Bendigo, recognized for his musical contributions and honored with a silver cornet in 1871. His grave in the Bendigo Cemetery features musical notes. William Francis and Richard Francis were founders of the Beehive store during the gold rush era. Peter Hoey Finn arrived during the goldfields, owned a store that burned down, and later carved the granite bowl of the Alexandra Fountain as a mason. Elizabeth Watson was he only woman known to have died in a mining accident in Bendigo, tragically killed in 1863 due to her dress getting caught in mining machinery. The monumental section of Bendigo Cemetery has had about 60,000 interments since 1854, with some graves containing up to six people.The cemetery is denominational, with burial locations historically determined by religion.Community and Historical Significance:Cemetery tours are offered at Bendigo, White Hills, Eaglehawk, and Kangaroo Flat as part of the Summer in the Parks program. Many Australians have a family connection to Bendigo, with an estimated one in seven families linked to the area.Prominent Graves in the Bendigo Cemetery Article - "Melody Maker" - The Bendigo Miner Thursday Jan 07 2008 This item contains the following: 11217.11a Colour Photo of The Grave of Bandsman James Northcott 11217.11b Colour Photo of The Grave of Sir John Quick, the federal member for Bendigo 1901-1913, died 1932 11217.11c Colour Photo of The Grave of Anne Caudle in whose honour the Ann Caudle Centre is named, died in 1865 11217.11d Colour Photo of a Father and Mother - Some graves contain up to six people 11217.11e Part of page 5 - Melody Makernon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, james northcott, anne caudle, john quick, northcott band

bandsman, field gun, artillery, ballarat

ARTHUR STEDMAN LOAM (born England, enlisted Mildura) No 929 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 23 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised with Chill 6.10.1916 then classed Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA 25.5.1917 Abrasions to Head and Neck, hospitalised 28.6.1917 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 21.9.1919. Arthur was also a “Bandsman” in the 38th Battalion and played the Cornet, as a Bandsman he would also have been a “Stretcher Bearer”.1) Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re A S LOAM 1. War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 .2) Badge, circular, metal, centre has 38 BATT colour patch surrounded by laurel leaf, engraved front & rear..1) ”929 PTE A S LOAM 38 BN AIF” .2) Front: “38th INF BN SOCIAL CLUB LIFE MEMBER” Rear: “A S LOAM 30.11.66”medals, military, life membership, passchendaele barracks trust

Photograph taken by WO2 WJ Cunneen, Army Public Relations photographer, Educational Unit, 26 August 1966.A black and white photograph taken at Vung Tau, 26 August 1966. Bandsman/Stretcher Bearer Pte Graeme Davis, 6 RAR talking to an Australian Red Cross worker Miss Hilda Zinner MBE during her routine visit to 1st Australian Field Hospitalphotograph, vung tau, pte graeme davis (bandsman/stretcher bearer), 6 rar, red cross, 1st australian field hospital, miss hilda zinner mbe (red cross)

Salvation Army. Four small photos. Two showing brass band march down Main Street Stawell. A bandsman in a bus labelled F. Green. Brunswick. Fourth photo of a Group lined up beside bus.Four small black & white photos on white card. Two showing brass band marching along Main St. Stawell. Third photo showing three bandsmen in a bus and one on top. name on the bus F.J. Green. Brunswick. The fourth photo shows a group of Salvation Army people lined up beside a larger bus. Name on bus sign is not decipherable. F.J. Green. Grunswick.stawell religion

An inscribed presentation mounted photographic portrait of A. Le Mesurier Australian champion bandsman and trombonist in 1915 to a young Ballarat boy, fourteen year old Michael Taffe who later became Australian champion junior cornet soloist.Script printed on front mounting board Richards & Co Ballarat. Inscribed on back of mounting board, "To my little "mascot" Michael Taffe, Wishing you and yours the "Compliments of the Season". from Yours Sincerely A. Le Mesurier. Xmas, 1915.le mesurier, taffe, ballarat trombone, south street competitions, australian band championships.

Refers to the service of Sgt "George Michell" of Bendigo Regt No 45. Enlisted 26/7/1915 aged 27 years. Embarked 6/6/1916 for England. Rank - Provisional L/Sgt. Embarked for France with 3rd Pioneer Bn 24/11/1916 (He was in 3 PNR Band). Hospital sick with mumps 1/2/1917, rejoined Unit 25/2/1917. Posted to School of Instruction 8/3/1917, rejoined Unit 6/4/1917. Promoted to SGT 10/10/1917. Discharged from the AIF 4/8/1919 Previous Service - 3 years Snr Cadets. Black and white portrait of a Bandsman. He is wearing a military Style Jacket with high collar. He is wearing one medal. The jacket has two breast pockets. His left hand is holding a cornet. His right hand is resting on a table top. On that table is his peaked cap. This is a studio portrait, probably a copy of an original.On the rear are ”Kodak” photo paper stamps.band, music, george michell, pioneers

This object would have been used to place on a jacket around the button area. The buttons would have been brass and on a uniform of some sort; probably one belonging to the armed forces or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source of the lettering has not been traced. An item such as this could still be used today.This item has been retained as a memento of past times when dress uniforms for men were more common.Brass flat oval shape with narrow space ending with a round space in the centre. There are some dents and stains on it.V A 1043 then crossed out 1070

This programme was printed for the 1938 Australian Championship Band Contest and incorporates the Bandsman's Yearbook. This was the year of Australia's 150th Celebrations and this contest was held in Sydney. It contains a wealth of information not only from a National level but also articles and results from State competitions. There are also short essays, obituaries, articles of interest, advertisements and other material that is interesting from a historical perspective.This programme is unique in the information that it contains, the photographs and other historical information. It provides a record of bands that existed during this time as well as a multitude of competition results.Programme printed in A5 sizeband association nsw, queensland band association, south australian band association, victorian bands' league, western australian band association, brass band association of new zealand

This is the 22nd edition of the "Wright and Round's amateur band teacher's guide and bandsman's adviser". This book was produced by the Wright & Round music publishing house and is made up of articles on instructing brass bands as well as articles on music theory and instruments. In addition there are numerous pages to the back of the book that highlight all the brass band music that had been published by Wright & Round from 1875.This book is significant as it provides historical detail on brass band instruction in the early 1900's. There is a wealth of information here; on instruments, theory, playing, technique, conducting and other aspects of teaching. The music cataloge at the back of the book is also enlightening for the wealth of information.Printed book, missing coverswright & round, liverpool, united kingdom, brass band instruction, music theory

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). Black and white photograph of a semicircular structure set amidst trees on the banks of a lake, with the reflection seen in the lake below. The structure is a concert bowl, with numerous spotlights on the ceiling lighting the stage area below. On the stage is a group of musicians playing. The place is the Concert Bowl in Kenwood, Hampstead, London. The musicians are the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Frank Wright. 2). Black and white newspaper clipping of the same scene with a caption. The newspaper is 'The British Bandsman'.1). Written in pencil on back - Kenwood, Hampstead, London, c1969 2). Typed caption - A Remarkable Photograph.The many thousands of visitors to Kenwood, home of outdoor Concerts in Hampstead, London, will recognise the scene of the Concert Bowl, looking over the lake. Our photograph was taken on 7 June this year and shows the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Frank Wright. The music performed was Mr Wright's Prelidio Marziale and the occasion was the 100th performance at Kenwood.frank wright, conductor, brass bands, london symphony orchestra, kenwood hampstead, concert bowl, reflection on lake

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Northumberland Fusiliers. 2. Bandsman. 3. Artificer Qualification 1930-1942 4. WW1 Signallers Qualifications. 5. WW1 Signallers Qualification (enamelled). 6. Royal Australian Ordnance Corps hat. 7. Royal Australian Ordnance Corps hat. 8. Royal Ordnance hat. 9. Royal Australian Ordnance Corps Hat. 10. Royal Australian Pay Corps hat.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt221to230, badges

Edward Thomas Code. Edward had 8 years pre war service in the 8th Bn and 18 months in the Naval Reserve. Enlisted in the AIF 15.3.1916 No 14 in HQ 38th BN age 33 years 3 months, he was a Stretcher Bearer/Bandsman, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Influenza, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 8.6.1917 Gas poisoning eyes, throat, chest, hospital 20.6.1918 with Influenza, medically down graded, RTA 11.12.1918 with Defective Vision, discharged from the AIF 30.3.1919 medically unfit.Photo B & W rectangular shape, soldier in uniform holding a musical instrument and feathers in slouch hat, studio back ground.photographs, 38th bn,

This book was part of the collection of Frank Wright OBE.Hard card covered book, 208 pages. Cover is cream, with very small maroon writing and title in black print. At bottom of the page is an ornate bordered title "Hinrichsen". Back cover: Black print on cream. Black print title on spine. Signature in blue ink "S. A. Freeman" in front end paperhinrichsen, bandsman, cook, wright, ball, geehl, composer, mortimer, lumb, highfield school band, besses boys' band, black dyke mills band, frank wright, freeman

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 21 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: F Minor Published by R. Smith & Co. LTD "Champion Journal". 210, Strand, London Engraved & Printed at Leipzig by Oscar Brandstetter "The British Bandsman" 2nd Weekly Instrumentation: Piccolo Oboes Clarinet Eb 1st Clarinet Bb 2nd Clarinet Bb 3rd Clarinet Bb Bassoons Solo Tenor Eb (1st Horn) 1st Tenor Eb (2nd Horn) 2nd & 3rd Tenors Eb (3rd & 4th Horns) Trumpets Eb Repiano Bb (Solo 1st Cornet) 2nd Cornet Bb 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone 1st Baritone Bb Euphonium Contre Bass Contre Bass (Tuba) Drums On envelope: QM38, The Conqueror, Moorhouse. Q24 (pencilled), 207. Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

Subjects identified in early LDHS records: "Holding, Stella Todd, Pat Mark, Millie Todd. Bill Stratton with butchers basket Paddy Todd with double bass horn Diddy Powell with tenor horn\ Jack Simper with cornet Mr Trengrove drum major Jimmy Suttie cornet George Bennett tenor horn W Todd bandmaster and cornet George Preston euphonium onlookers Gordon Bennett, Norman Nelson, Possum Dawe. As the boys were all in dark suits I think the occasion would have been at [Ernie] Ching's funeral. He died with Peron [peritonitis]. He was 21 and a good bandsman. The band played 'Lead kindly light, The Dead March from Saul, very Sad' ". Note: - This information was once written on a piece of paper attached to the photograph. This slip of paper is no longer affixed to back of photograph. There is a copy of this photograph in the Todd family file, with some names listed. If this photograph was taken on the day of Ernie Ching's funeral, it dates the photograph to 1908. Mounted black & white photograph of a group of bandsmen and onlookers, in front of Todd Bros Butchers, corner Clyde and Sussex Streets, Linton. Joints of meat are visible in front window of shop. A black and white dog is curled up asleep below the display window. Two young boys in the forefront are wearing striped aprons. One of the boys is holding a basket of goods.brass bands, musicians, streetscapes, todd bros. butcher, ernie ching