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. 23 parts concert band instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Ab Major Boosey's March Journal No. 305 Instrumentation: 1st Clarinet in Bb (Conductor written along the top) Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes 1st Clarinet in Eb 1st Clarinet in Bb 2nd Clarinet in Bb 3rd Clarinet in Bb 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 1st Baritone in Bb Alto Saxophone in Eb & Alto Clarinet in Eb 1st & 2nd Horns in Eb 1st Cornet in Bb 2nd Cornet in Bb 1st Tenor Trombone 2nd Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Basses Drums 3rd & 4th Horns in EbOn envelope: QM154, Pack up your Troubles March Powell, Q216 2181 (Scrubbed out), 17 Aug 1940, 7 Dec 1940 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

WW2 standard army issue kitbag.Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag. Along side of bag: D.F. NEWTON VX41537 61419 Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?) On base: D. NEWTON VX31537 61491 "A white solid circle"personal accessory, carry bag

Sent from Germany to survivor of Kormoran POW Camp13Circular canvas bag with reinforced base. Metal eyelets around top, threaded with ropeW. Elmecher 985tatura, personal, effects, travel, goods

Kitbag light khaki (no cord) WW2 T.P. Bakerequipment, 1942, army

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Green coloured canvas bag closed with heavy duty plastic zipper. Two handles made from thick dark green canvas. Each is attached and reinforced with Khaki coloured stitching. A clear plastic pocket is sewn onto one side to house a name card. Below this is a pocket closed in a plastic zipper. On the inside of the bag are two large canvas pockets.Handwritten in black on outside above the clear plastic pocket "HERDMAN".equipment, kitbag, kevin john herdman

Photograph of Australian Army World War 2 servicemen boarding a ship with weapons and full kit. The men are infantry embarking for an overseas posting. Nine soldiers, looking back over their shoulder, are depicted as they make their way up a gangway to a ship. One soldier can be identified with his name and part of his service number prominently displayed on his kitbag. The soldier is James Ellis Liebe, service number VX21644. This photograph appeared in the Melbourne Sun newspaper of the time and a copy of the photograph was obtained by his family. This photograph is a modern reproduction.Liebe J E VX21644

Held by Montmorency/Eltham sub branch for some time; background details uncertain. Likely donated by by family member. Owner was Leslie 'Rocky' Walton (b. 9 Jun 1921) who enlisted at Casino (NSW) on 2 Aug 1942, living at East Preston at the time. He was discharged on 15 April 1946 while posted to 2/43 Aust. Inf. Bn.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope (fitted on this item) to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp (see photo; 13 cm x 8 cm) to enable fitting of a padlock. A canvas loop (see photo) is sewn to bottom edge of bag to enable rope to be passed through for bag to be slung on shoulder. The name and army serial number of the owner are stenciled in white paint on the side and bottom of the bag. Stenciled on side and bottom of bag ... VX82295 WALTON Laccessory, personal items

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