The image shows the Drum Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment between 1936-1960. He wears the uniform of the regiment which is similar to that of the Royal Fusiliers, with whom the 6th Battalion was affiliated. The Royal Melbourne Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. RP5/6-00811-1 is the original coloured photograph printed on card (now fragile). RP5/6-00811-2 is a print of the digitally restored image what has been framed. Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. drum major, 6th battalion, the royal melbourne regiment, australian army, australian army band, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, rmr, royal victoria regiment, australian army full dress uniform

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of drum major at Dandenong taken from a slide. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019Written on slide Drum Major - Dandenong Nov 57pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, slide, drum major, margaret mcwilliam

Drum Major Margaret Bennett (formerly Reynolds) attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She was Drum Major for the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band from 1950-1975. At times Margaret Bennett was a life model for Geoff Mainwaring. Framed portrait of Margaret Bennett as the Drum Major of the Ballarat Ladies' School of Mines. She wears tartan, blazer and a bearskin hat, and holds a mace.ballarat ladies pipe band, margaret bennett, drum major, geoffrey mainwaring, alumni, available, margaret reynolds, tartan

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Black and White photograph of Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band Drum Major meeting Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019Written on the back Ballarat Railway Station Platform 2nd March 1958. Mayor of Ballarat, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother greeting Drum Major Margaret McWilliam Her Majesty arrived by train from Melbourne and our Ballarat Ladies Band piped her a welcome. pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, black and white photograph, queen mother, drum major, ballarat railway station, margaret bennett

Drum Majors sash has been worn by all drum majors since 1972 Drum majors sash is gold wool felt with gold braid edging. Carries RVR badge at top of battle honours and rampart lion at base of honours. Two small black drum sticks are located at each side of honours. The sash is crested with Queen Elizabeth 2. A green cotton cover has been included. pipes and drums, rvr, 5/6 rvr, 5 vsr

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of Ballarat Ladies' Highland Pipe Band marching. xladies pipe band, ladies highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, drum major, marching, ballarat ladies' highland pipe band

Daylesford Highland Gathering - 1966 - 7 BRUCE SHELLARD TROPHYLarge to medium size trophy - One handle is missing (left) Daylesford Highland Gathering - 1966 - 7 BRUCE SHELLARD TROPHY - Best Display by Drum Major5/6 rvr bhq, daylesford highland gathering, daylesford highland gathering - 1966 - 7, bruce shellard trophy

George Harrie (or Henry) Charles Trengrove was born in Ballarat in 1862. He became a teacher and was Head Teacher at Happy Valley school between 1900 and 1909. During this time he was Drum Major for the Linton Brass Band. The photograph shows him in military uniform but it is not known which of the colonial military units he served in. The photograph is part of the Old Lintonian Collection ; No. 100.Black and white photograph of a gentleman wearing army uniform jacket with belt around waist and across right shoulder, jodhpurs, long boots and cap standing with left arm by his side, right arm at chest level holding stick.g.h.c. trengrove, old lintonian collection, george harrie (henry) charles trengrove

Honour Board of the Pipe Majors and Drum Majors of 5/6 RVR and its antecedent units. The Pipes and Drums begin in 1899 as part of the Victorian Scottish Regiment which went on to change names periodically over the 20th century before becoming the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. Pipe Majors and Drum Majors Honour Board - 5/6 RVR. Large timber honour board,. 5/6 rvr, pipes and drums, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, pipe major, drum major, honour board, 5/6 rvr p&d, victorian scottish regiment, 5th battalion, vsr, 52nd (hobsons bay) infantry, 5 rvr

General MONTGOMERY with escorts Drum Major W.A. SIMPKINS and Major General CLOWES inspecting Southern Command Military Band at Essendon Airport in 1947Unframed black and white photograph of soldier with base drum facing three soldiers one wearing slouch hat, one wearing peak hat both behind soldier wearing beretBack of Photograph - General Montgomery at Essendon Airport 1947 - inspecting Southern Command Military Band Escorts - Drum Major W Simpkins and Major General CLOWESgeneral montgomery, major general clowes, drum major w. simpkins, southern command military band, 1947

Black and white image of two gentlemen wearing the uniform of the Linton Brass Band. The gentleman seated on the left of the image is Mr. Trengrove who was the Drum Major of the band. His uniform is more elaborate than that of Mr. Hansen. He is wearing a light coloured helmet with a horse hair plume, sash and epaulettes. The baton he used to conduct the band is tucked under his arm. The uniform Bob Hansen is wearing is plain. Both uniforms have extensive frogging. There were various dates of the founding of the brass band. This image is possibly 1903.Text, reverse: POST CARD / FOR CORRESPONDENCE. FOR ADDRESS ONLY / DRUM MAJOR MR. TRENGROVE / & BOB HANSEN.brass bands, musicians, music, bob hansen, drum major trengrove, george harrie (henry) charles trengrove

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of taken from a slide. Written on slide - Drum Major - Ballarat March 62pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, slide, drum major

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of taken from a slide.pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, slide

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014) This artwork by Geoffrey Mainwaring, is held in the Federation University Art Collection. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019Coloured photograph of taken from a slide depicting a painting by Geoff Mainwaring. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, margaret bennett, slide, geoffrey mainwaring

Part of the Hopetoun Brass Band Photo Collage. Band Member D.J. O'Sullivan V. P. dressed in a Drum Majors uniform with four chevrons on the arms and a tall hat with a brush decoration on the top and a tassel hanging down. He's holding a Drum Majors Mace. Surrounded by a grey oval mount with some floral decoration and his name underneath. entertainment, hopetoun brass band, kalma pall mall, bendigo, d. j. sullivan drum major

The City of Ballarat Band travelled to Toowoomba in 1922 to compete in a brass band competition. Albert Boyce ran a bicycle shop on Bakery Hill, Ballarat.Two uniformed members of the City of Ballarat Band pose for a photograph at Toowoomba, Queensland. The man on the left is Drum Major Albert Boyce. Conductor Frank Wright is on the right and holds a cornet.frank wright, brass band, toowoomba, competition, drum major, boyce, albert boyce

a. RAAF Drum Major's insignia (1954 to present 1995) on winter ceremonial band uniform stitched onto lower left and right sleeves.R.A.A.F. Drum Major's insignia. Metal thread.embroidery, metal thread, badges, late 20th century, australia

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)A1 - Black and white photograph of band members with children in horse and cart. A2 - Newspaper article relating to the above mentioned photograph. A3 - Black and White photograph of Drum major and member of band. A4 - Black and White photograph of Ballarat Ladies Highland Pipe Band Bazaar B1 - Black and White photograph of piper in uniform B2 - Black and White photograph of Drum Major in uniform B3 - Black and White photograph of Drum Major in uniform on stairs B4 - List of Members. C1 - Black and White photograph of pipe band marching. C2 - Black and white photograph of Ladies Drum Major with Lew Zilles and Mrs Zilles C3 - Black and white photograph of Mr & Mrs Zilles, Mr and Mrs Bennett and Joan Bolden Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019A1 - Outside 19 Waller Avenue where the ladies pipe band held a fair to raise money for new drums. The horse and cart was hired to give children rides around the "island". Trevor in the cart - striped shirt. M. Bennett. Ballarat Courier Press Photograph. A3 - Ballarat - Margaret Smith - Base drummer and Margaret Bennett - Drum Major, outside I & R Morley Doveton Street. A4 - Ballarat Ladies Highland Pipe Band Bazaar 1959. 19 Waller Ave, Ballarat B1 - 183 B2 - Margaret Bennett the Drum Major of Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. Taken on front porch of 19 Waller Avenue B3 - Ballarat City Oval. Drum Major Margaret Bennett nee Reynolds. C1 - Copyright The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited C2 - Mrs Zilles, Lew Zilles, and Margaret Bennett. Progress Photos, Midway Arcade, 256 Collins St, Melbourne C3 - Mr & Mrs Zilles, Margaret and John Bennett, Joan Bolden (Parker) ladies pipe band, members, members list, ladies highland pipe band, photograph, black and white photograph

Margaret Bennett was a student at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She attended the Ballarat School of Mines as a full-time day student for three years, gaining her Diploma of Art in 1972. She was Drum Major of the Ballarat Ladies' Pipe Band from c1954-1955. She was also the set and costume designer for Junior Light Opera Company. A handmade Mackenzie Tartan Scarf, with a red, white, green and dark blue pattern and fringed endsCity of Ballaarat Pipe Band, Life Member on the front Inscribed on the back is Drum Major Margaret Bennettmargaret bennett, ballarat ladies' pipe band, alumni, highland pipe band, margaret reynolds, tartan, scarf, mackenzie tartan

Margaret Bennett was a student at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She attended the Ballarat School of Mines as a full-time day student for three years, gaining her Diploma of Art in 1972. She was Drum Major of the Ballarat Ladies' Pipe Band from c1954-1955. She was also the set and costume designer for Junior Light Opera Company. A City of Ballaarat Pipe Band Life Member Medal, pinned to a piece of Mackenzie Tartan with bow. City of Ballaarat Pipe Band, Life Member on the front Inscribed on the back is Drum Major Margaret Bennettmargaret bennett, ballarat ladies' pipe band, alumni, highland pipe band, margaret reynolds, ballaarat city, city of ballaarat pipe band, life member, tartan

Stawell Brass Band - Wooden Drum Major’s Macestawell

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2016 and signed by SNR Drum Major

The Geoff mentioned in the inscription is Geoff Biddington.Children's book with colour and black and white illustrations.Inside front cover "To Geoff With Best Wishes From Aunty Vi 1932army, airforce, navy, armed service, royal marines, sailors, naval aircraft carrier, signalling, submarine, royal horse guards, military band, drum major, argyll and sutherland highlanders, royal artillery, machine gunners, tanks, bridge building, the piper, whippet tank, airmen, armstrong whitworth atlas machine, hawlker fury aeroplance, super-marine napier, schneider racing aeroplane, fairet iiif sea-plane, hawker hart day bomber, parachute jumping, schneifer trophy sea-plane, bristol bulldogs, iris flying-boat, geoff biddington, uniforms

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, carlyons hotel, ewins, ritzy cafe, ballarat caledonian society pipe band, lew zillies drum major, music

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Black and white photograph of three members with trophies. ladies pipe band, ladies highland pipe band, photograph, black and white photograph, trophies, drum major, women, ballarat ladies' highland pipe band members with trophies