Photograph - Widows function, Widows Melbourne Town Hall Concert 1996, 1996

Historical information

A regular event for the widows was a concert by the Police Band, 'Off Beat' at the Melbourne Town Hall. Held in March each year, it was originally at the Fitzroy Gardens but moved to the Town Hall in 1995. The Victoria Police Pipe Band also played and used bagpipes. One performer dressed as Elvis (Brian Carbery).
The photos show the widows enjoying the music and performers, and what appears to be the winner of a prize receiving a suitcase.
One photo shows, from left to right: Legatee Peter Barden, L/- Saltmarsh, Joan Miller, L/- Dave Evans and L/- Ray Kean. One police performer appears in several photos and is Lindsay Robins.

Significance

A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.

Physical description

Colour photo x 12 of a Police band concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.

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