Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1993, 1993

Historical information

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year.
Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $12,100.
The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. The article shows Legatee Eddie Jowett with performers Ivor Jones and Margaret Nisbett. The RAAF Central Band had been involved with the concert for 31 years.
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year.

Significance

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

Physical description

Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1993 and an article in the Answer.

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