Photograph - Widows function, Widows Outdoor Concert 1990, 1990

Historical information

A regular event for the widows was the annual open air concert in the Fitzroy Gardens. This event was held on the 4th March 1990 and the 3rd Military District Band performed. The concert was held in March for many years. Over 600 ladies from metropolitan and country Victoria attended. The label says that the bandleader was Major Malcolm Bell and Donald Cant was the singer. Donald was a Lance Corporal and member of the 3rd Military Band but was on leave to be the understudy for Anthony Warlow in Phantom of the Opera.
The photos show the widows sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the band.
Photos were taken by Susie Howard, the publicity officer, and Legatee Melican. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.

Significance

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

Physical description

Colour photo x 7 of a concert in Fitzroy Gardens in 1990 and an article in the newsletter.

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