Historical information

Oscar's Walk is a precint in front of the Bendigo Bank Building in High Street, Bendigo. Oscar Flight, born at Inglewood in 1871, became a school teacher and, early in his life, developed a great love of music and theatre. A plaque, commemorating Oscar Flight's contribution to music in Bendigo, was placed outside the Bank building. The plaque faces towards the former Lyric Theatre, where Oscar had led the orchestra during the silent movie days. Oscar was elected Band Major of the Northcott Band in 1904, following the death of James Northcott. From that time, the band was known as 'Flight's City Band'.
Oscar worked for many years as the Manager of Allan & Co. music company in Bendigo. He died in 1962, aged ninety-one years of age.

Physical description

One page typed research paper into Oscar's Walk, Bendigo, named after Oscar George Charles Flight.