This trombone was used by the first Orbost Brass Band, formed 1889. associated with Orbost brass bands. 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 A brass trombone, musical instrument. Appears to be complete apart from a mouthpiece which is missing. At the horn end, the words ACME MODEL CLASS A 76075trombone musical-instrument acme-trombone

Music book, cover brown in colour, black bold print with picture of trombone, book title "Metzler & Co.'s Tutor for the Trombone. (price eighteenpence)

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.

Part of the Hopetoun Brass Band Photo Collage. Band Member J. Honey dressed in a band uniform with gold scrolls embraided on the cuffs. He's holding a trombone; a military style hat with a H B B badge is on a table next to him. Surrounded by a grey oval mount with some floral decoration and his name underneath. entertainment, hopetoun brass band, kalma pall mall, bendigo, j. honey, trombone

The life and times of a legendary Melbourne musician who lived life with the brakes off. Arguably the first notable Australian jazz improvisor, he mastered many instruments - trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano. But most of all he was an excellent drummer. Throughout the thirties Benny played hot jazz in a multitude of bands, inspired perhaps by hearing the "hot Harlem rhythms" of the Ellingon and Armstrong bands in London during a 1933 visitA 66 minute film remastered onto DVD-R of Benny Featherstone, a legendary Melbourne Musician, by Nigel Buesst. Housed in a DVD case with a photograph of a Featherstone band in front of a shell stage. piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, benny featherstone, prince of good fellows, thirties, jazz musician, melbourne jazz musician, nigel buesst, dvd, drummer, 1930 s

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. 20 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo or 1st Bb Cornet (Conductor handwritten at the top) Piccolo (Db handwritten) Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bassoon 1st & 2nd Eb Altos (crossed out and Horns) 3rd & 4th Eb Altos Eb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet (solo scrubbed out) 2nd & 3rd Bb Cornets 1st & 2nd Trombones 3rd Trombone 1st & 2nd Trombones (Treble Clef) 3rd Trombone (Treble Clef) Baritone (scrubbed out and written Euphonium) Baritone (treble clef) On envelope: QM137, March National Emblem Bagley, Q122, scrubbed out 396 4 Apr 1940, 8 Sep 1941, 14 Apr 1942, 27 Oct 1942 (twice), 15 Nov 1943 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 30 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: C Minor Dedicated to the Bands of the Regional Districts of the National School Band Association Regional District Number 8 (1936-38) Note: For concert (not for contest) stand Cornets, Trombones and Baritones up the last 16 measures the last time thru and slow down on the last four bars. Instrumentation: Flute & Piccolo in C Db Piccolo Oboe Eb Clarinet Solo & 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Eb Alto Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet Bassoon 1st Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone 1st Eb Horn (Alto) 2nd Eb Horn (Alto) 3rd & 4th Eb Horns (Altos) Solo & 1st Bb Cornet (Trumpet) 2nd Bb Cornet (Trumpet) 3rd Bb Cornet 1st & 2nd Trombone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone 3rd Trombone Bb Bass Saxophone (Third Trombone treble clef) Baritone (Treble clef) Baritone (Euphonium) Basses Lyre Bells Drums On envelope: QM168, Q317 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Q317brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 16 Parts Brass Band Instrumentation Quick March Ascherberg's Brass and Military Band Journal Key Signature: Ab Major Instrumentation: Repiano Cornet Bb Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Solo Tenor Horn Eb 2nd Tenor Horn Eb 3rd Tenor Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Tenor Trombone 2nd Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Bb Euphonium (Treble Clef) Eb Basses Bb Basses DrumsOuter Envelope: Title, Composer, Instrumentation and Publisher information, QM22. On Inner Envelope: QM22, Q271brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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.19 PARTS BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTATION ONLY QUICK MARCH Key Sig: F MINOR Band series number: 4874 Instrumentation: Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Bb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 1st Bb Baritone 2nd Bb Baritone Eb Solo Saxhorn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Bb Euphonium (treble) Eb Bombardon (treble) Bb Bass (treble) Side Drum Bass Drum Written on some parts: - Caussinus progressive Method (for Cornet), new and revised edition 16/6 post free - Langey's Practical Tutor for the Slide Trombone is the best, 4/4 post freeOn envelope: 27 Nov 1940, 3 Dec 1943, QM27, Q214 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Property of Charles Godfrey Musical Director & Arrangerbrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. Concert Band & Brass Band Instrumentation Total 33 Parts Characteristic March Alla Marcia Bravura Key Signature:C minor Instrumentation: Eb Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Solo Eb Saxhorn (Eb Alto) 1st Bb Baritone (Bb Tenor) Solo Bb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Bb Cornets Eb Trumpets 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn 1st Trombone (Bass Clef) 1st Trombone (Tenor Clef) 2nd Trombone (Bass Clef) 2nd Trombone (Tenor Clef) Bass Trombone 2nd Bb Baritone (Bb Tenor) Euphonium (Baritone) Bombardon (Tuba) Eb Bombardon (Treble Clef) Bb Bass Side Drum Bass Drum Additional Hand Written 1st Bb ClarinetOn envelope: QM30. Castles in Spain. Ancliffe. Stamps indicating 30 OCT 1940, 30 NOV 1940, 23 APR 1941, 17 JAN 1944. Q26 (additional). 295 (crossed out) Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co., The Property of Musical Director & Arrangerbrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 30 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature:D minor Written especially for and dedicated to The Honorable John W. Smith, mayor and the people of Detroit Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet Oboes Piccolo in Db Eb Clarinet Flute in C Bass Saxophone in Bb 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Eb Cornet Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet Soprano Saxophone Eb Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Bassoons 2nd & 3rd Cornets 1st & 2nd Horns in Eb 3rd & 4th Horns in Eb 1st & 2nd Trombones (bass clef) 1st & 2nd Trombones (treble clef) 3rd & 4th Trombones (bass clef) 3rd & 4th Trombones or Bb Bass (treble clef) Euphonium (bass clef) Baritone (treble clef) Basses Drums On envelope: QM160, The Pride of the Wolvertines Sousa, Q239 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 25 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Minor American Star Journal Serial number: 2103 / 20894-6 Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet C Flute Db Flute or Piccolo Eb Clarinet Oboe 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet Solo Eb Horn / Alto Saxophone Baritone (treble clef) / Tenor Saxophone Eb Bass / Baritone Saxophone Bassoon 1st Eb Horn 2nd & 3rd Eb Horn Solo Bb Cornet Repiano Cornet / 1st Bb Cornet or Soprano Saxophone 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd Bb Cornet 1st & 2nd Trombones (bass clef) 3rd Trombone (bass clef) 1st & 2nd Trombones / 1st & 2nd Tenors (treble clef) 3rd Trombone / Bb Bass (treble clef) Baritone (Bass clef) Basses DrumsOn envelope: QM158, Pozieres c, Q361 Stamped on the reverse of each card: A.B.C. Music Library, N.S.W. Division Stamped on reverse of Flute or Piccolo: with compliments of ALLAN & CO. PTY. LTD.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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: C Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) - with lyrics in the Trio Db Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Clarinet 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Eb Solo Tenor (penciled Alto Sax) 1st Bb Baritone (penciled Tenor Sax) 1st Eb Tenor 2nd Ed Tenor 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euponium Bombardon Side Drum Bass Drum Handwritten Timpani partOn envelope: QM159, 15 APR 1910, 21 APR 1942, 23 FEB 1943, Q138 Scrubbed out: 419brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 22 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (handwritten 'Conductor') Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon (Handwritten) Solo Eb Saxhorn (or Eb Alto Saxophone) 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 1st Bb Cornet (or Bb Soprano Saxophone) 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Baritone) Bombardon (Tuba) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM164, March Quebec Stopford, Q213, Scrubbed out 378 6 Nov 1940 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 27 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Eb Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinet 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 1st Alto in Eb Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone 1st & 2nd Cors in Eb 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn Bb Bugle Solo Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone 1st Bb Baritone Euphonium Bombardon Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: Qm163, Quand Madelon (Revised Ed.) Q250 15 Apr 1940 Stamped on the reverse of 1st Alto only: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 29 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation From 'Best Foot Forward' Quick March Key Signature: F Major Instrumentation: Db Piccolo & Flute C Flute & Piccolo Oboe Eb Clarinet Eb Alto Clarinet Solo & 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bassoon 1st Eb Alto Sax 2nd Eb Alto Sax Bb Tenor Sax Eb Baritone Sax Bb Bass & Bass Sax Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd Bb Cornet 1st & 2nd Eb Horns 1st & 2nd Eb Horns (2nd copy) 3rd & 4th Eb Horns 3rd & 4th Eb Horns (2nd copy) 1st Trombone (Treble Clef) 1st Trombone (Bass Clef) 2nd Trombone (Bass Clef) 3rd Trombone (Bass Clef) Baritone (Bass Clef) Basses DrumsOn envelope: QM24 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Q306brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

Bill Goudie was a member of the Port Melbourne Boys Band in the late 1930s. He is on the right of the photo (with trombone) and Harold McLeish (with cornet) is on the left. Goudie was born in 1939 and would be about 13 in the photoBill Goudie and other band members outside 236 Williamstown Roadarts and entertainment - community arts, bill goudie, harold mcleish

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. 26 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Flute & Piccolo (in Db) Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets Solo Eb Saxhorn Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Bb Baritone 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium 1t Bb Baritone (Treble Clef) Eb Bombardon (Treble Clef) Bombardon (Bass Clef) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM20, Q208, 240 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. This is a double sided set pasted onto backing card, with The Constellation March on one side, and Red Cloak on the other. Some parts are separate and included in separate files above. 25 / 28 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Db Major / Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) / Solo Cornet in Bb Piccolo / Concert Flute & Piccolo Oboe / Oboe Eb Clarinets / Clarinet in Eb 1st Bb Clarinet / Solo Clarinet in Bb 2nd Bb Clarinet / 2nd Clarinet in Bb 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinet / 3rd Clarinet in Bb 1st Bassoon / 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon / 2nd Bassoon Eb Alto Saxophone / Alto Saxophone in Eb 1st Eb Horn / 1st & 2nd Horns in Eb 2nd Eb Horn / 1st & 2nd Horns in Eb 1st Bb Cornet / 1st Cornet in Bb 2nd Bb Cornet / 2nd Cornet in Bb 1st Trombone / 1st Trombone in Bb 2nd Trombone / 2nd Trombone in Bb Bass Trombone / Bass Trombone Euphonium / Euphonion (Bass clef) Bombardon / Basses Side Drum / Drums Constellation extra parts: 3rd Eb Horn or 1st Eb Saxhorn Solo Eb Saxhorn 1st Bb Baritone 2nd Bb Baritone Bass Drum Red Cloak missing parts: Ripieno Clarinet in Bb Flute & Piccolo in Eb Tenor Saxophone in Bb 3rd & 4th Horns in Eb On envelope: QM166, Red Cloak J.W. Mansfield, ...Stellation T. Clark, Q144 Stamped on the reverse of some of the loose march cards: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

Thompsons Foundry Bandcastlemaine, musical instrument, trumpet, trombone

The 'Blind' Orchestra on stage at Ormond Hall, surrounded by potted ferns. Instruments included drums, piano, banjos, trombone, saxophones, double bass and violins. Unfortunately no information on names at this stage. In the background, the organ is also visible.Seventeen musicians dressed in tuxedosrvib orchestra, ormond hall

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. 24 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Included hand written 1st Clarinet part Instrumentation: Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets Solo Eb Saxhorn (Eb Alto) 1st Bb Baritone (Bb Tenor) 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor pencilled in) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Baritone) (Bass Clef) Bombardon (Tuba) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM23, Stamp indicating 19 NOV 1943. Q20, 389 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 19 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation (Missing parts: 2nd Horn, all saxes) Quick March (Road-March Version) Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Flute & Piccolo Db Eb Clarinet 1st Clarinet Bb 2nd Clarinet Bb 3rd Clarinet Bb Soprano Cornet Eb Repiano Cornet Bb Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb 1st Horn Eb (or Solo Tenor) 3rd Horn Eb (or 2nd Tenor) 1st Trombone (Tenor Clef) 2nd Trombone (Tenor Clef) Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb (Treble Clef) Eb Bass (Treble Clef) Contre Bass Bb (Treble Clef) DrumsOn envelope:QM28, The Chappell Band Club, March By Eric Coates, Featured on all "Music While You Work" Programmes. O.545, Brass Band 2/6brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

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. 24 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March & Two Step Key Signature: F major Brass & Military Journal No. 18 Instrumentation: Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) Piccolo Eb Oboe Eb Clarinet 1st Clarinet in Bb 2nd Clarinet in Bb 3rd Clarinet in Bb Bassoon Eb Alto Saxophone 1st Baritone Bb (and Tenor Saxophone Bb) 1st Horn Eb or Solo Tenor 2nd Horn Eb or 1st Tenor 3rd Horn Eb or 2nd Tenor 4th Horn Eb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (bass clef) Basses Contre Bass Bb Drums On envelope: QM136, March Two Step My Temptation Polla, Q114, Scrubbed out 375 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

71st Infantry Band based at the Broadmeadows Camp 1917. Percy Code write a piece of music called the 71st Infantry Quick March. (http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31795246?selectedversion=NBD11485892) The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: Victorian Colonial Defence Force: 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment 1860 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 1863 – Ballarat Volunteer Rangers 1884 – 3rd Battalion, Victorian Rifles 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd Battalion, Victorian Infantry Brigade Under the new Federal Government: 1901 – 3rd Battalion, Infantry Brigade Australian Army: 1903 – 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1908 – 1st Battalion, 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Infantry (Ballarat East, Geelong and Queenscliff) 1912 – 71st Infantry (Ballarat West, Warrnambool) 1914 – 70th Infantry (Ballarat Regiment) - in Ballarat East 1914 – 71st (City of Ballarat) Infantry – in Ballarat West.1 Large group photo of members of the band .2 Photograph of part of the band The soldier in the front holding the conductor's batton is Percy Code. The trombone player next to Percy Code is Jack Shackles. 71st Infantry Band (Percy Code Bandmaster) Broadmeadows Camp 191771st infantry band, broadmeadows camp, percy code, code, frank wright, brass band, percy shackles, shackles