Historical information
Reginald Stoneham was born in 1879 and died March 1942. He was a popular accompanist and recording artist in the early part of the 20th century. Among his works were All for Australia, Back to Warrnambool, The drover, Bendigo for the weekly Times, Mildura and Home to Ballaraat.He also penned music under the name Alberto Algrati which were his middle names.
Significance
A piece of music written specifically for Warrnambool by a popular artist of the time.
Physical description
Taken from the Weekly Times: Words and music to the Waltz of Warrnambool printed on one side and Our women’s Section printed on the reverse.
Inscriptions & markings
Song composed by Reginald Stoneham. The Weekly Times June 25 1932