Historical information

The photo shows the "Preston Workshops Male Choir" winners of the Ballarat South St competition for Male Chorus contest in 1939. Features the choir with pianist. Conductor Mr Reg. Penrose.
Participants:
E Heller, E Harris, A T Pratt (Treasurer), K Boviard, B Dow
L Watkins, H Power, J Hughes, K Fyrre, J Pinder, H Millist, J Green, L Mitchell
W McDonald, H Monroe, H Went, R Brockhouse, F Anderson, R Irvine, F Gross
A Atkinson (Com), D Paterson (Com), W Maxwell (Vice Pres), R Penrose (Conductor), Mrs A T Rutt (Pianiste), H Hood (Hon Sec), W McGibbon (Vice Pres), R Harrison (Com)
See item 7150 for a cassette tape about the story of Reg Penrose.

Significance

Yields information about the 1939 Preston Workshops Male Choir and their success at the Royal South St competition.

Physical description

Colour reproduction of a black and white photograph.