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Tagged: 1920s

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Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by L' Incognita
Singing a song that Nellie Melba made famous, Violet Mount, who used the stage name L’Incognita, is paired with the New Zealand born flautist, John Amadio. John Amadio performed extensively with the...
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There Is A Green Hill by Florence Austral
In this recording, Florence Austral sings the hymn commonly known as 'There is a green hill far away'. It was written by the female composer Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848, as part of her collection...
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I Passed By Your Window by Frances Alda
Frances Alda became a leading soprano at the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York in the early 20th century. She recorded this sentimental love song, composed by Melbourne-born composer May H Braye...
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Love Will Find a Way by Gladys Moncrieff
In 1921, performing for the theatrical organisation JC Williamson’s, Gladys Moncrieff played the role of Teresa in The Maid of the Mountains, a role that established her as a major star – she...
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Shoo the Hoodoo Away by Queenie and David Kaili
This is one of the Sydney recordings by touring Hawaiian artists David and Queenie Kaili, also known as The Hawaiian Entertainers. It is a formative recording of Australian Hawaiian music and one of...
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My Old Home Town (Mildura)
Song performed by John Collinson about Mildura, circa 1926.
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The Sailors by Stiffy (Nat Phillips) and Mo (Roy Rene)
The Sailors is a recorded version of a theatrical comedy routine by vaudeville performers Stiffy (Nat Phillips) and Mo (Roy Rene). Parts one and two appear on a two sided disc. Summary by Graham...
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Heroes of the Air
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'Smithy' by Fred Moore (side 1)
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'Kingsford Smith, Aussie is Proud of You' by Len Maurice (side 1)
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