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Tagged: 1930s
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The 1939 play There is No Armour, written by Lynn Foster and performed at the Independent Theatre in Sydney, was also adapted for radio, NFSA title no. 195608
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Following the laying of the foundation stone in 1913, about 400 guests attended a banquet in a marquee that had been erected on Kurrajong Hill, now Capital Hill. Speeches were made by Prime Minister...
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This song, written by Jack O'Hagan and sung by Clement Q Williams, was recorded in 1934 to celebrate the centenary of Melbourne the following year.
The record topped the hit parade in 1935.
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A 1930s song about female aviator Amy Johnson, written by Jack O'Hagan and sung by Bob Molyneux.
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Cover image: Fairfax Corporation 1930, 'Amy Johnson with her aeroplane Jason, New South...
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The foxtrot 'Carry On', written and composed by Jack O’Hagan, was recorded by The Sundowners Harmony Quartette in 1931.
The Sundowners were Melbourne radio entertainers of long standing and high...
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Recorded with Mario ‘Harp’ Lorenzi and his Rhythmics in January 1937 whilst singer Marjorie Stedeford was living and working in London.
This song was originally composed for the soundtrack of the...
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An iconic Depression-era popular song, ‘Our Don Bradman’ pays tribute to one of Australia’s greatest cricketers, Sir Donald Bradman.
The song was recorded by radio announcer and singer Len Maurice,...
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Written the year that Phar Lap died, this tribute song is by Jack Lumsdaine. Lumsdaine sings: 'He made fame for Australia's name. But he'll never come back home. Just a wonder horse, known on every...
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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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Buddy Williams sings Give A Little Credit to Your Dad, urging sons to visit their fathers – including a monologue section and a yodelling finale. This excerpt is from the start of the song.
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