Historical information

Back to Warrnambool celebrations were an important event on the social calendar and were run over a number of years in the town. Some of the events held over the week included processions, sports Carnivals, concerts, card playing, Church services and local tourist events.Reginald Stoneham the composer of the song , "Back to Warrnambool,"was born in 1879 and died March 1942. He was a popular accompanist and recording artist in the early part of the 20th century. Other songs which he wrote include All for Australia, 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

This recording is a valuable piece of Warrnambool's history as it provides an original version of the song as it was sung at the time and also as a piece of Reg Stonehams work. The "Back to Warrnambool" celebrations were a major event on the social calendar of the town for a number of years.

Physical description

This is a 78rpm record in a brown paper sleeve with a circle cut out in the centre revealing the titleof the songs on each side of the record.

Inscriptions & markings

On recording: Broadcast De Luxe Series Back to Warrnambool ( Reg Stoneham) Baritone Solo, Robert Nicholson. Side 2.A Hymn of Home. Male Quartet The Premier Four.
Label Mrs Rowan Music House, 143 Liebig ST Warrnambool Phone 634.
Cover:"His Masters Voice." Record.The Gramophone Co Ltd Sydney New South Wales.