Commandos band, Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

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Title

Commandos band, Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

The Commandos began life as the 'The Revellers' in 1943, and were the resident band at the ANA Dance Hall (later the Ballroom Astoria, then George Street Ballroom). They disbanded in 1960. Band members included: Alan Jordan, Master of Ceremonies, Vocals; Jonny Shearer, 2nd trumpet; Attie Newth, 1st trumpet; Wally Hewitt, trombone; Burt Newth, 1st alto saxophone; Henry Prince, 2nd clarinet; George Mann, tenor clarinet; Arthur Burt. Max Jordan was also involved with band.

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Image

Date created

1948

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/ad0777a1-38a6-4dec-8cc7-378f7471567c

Locations

George Street, Palmerston North

Related subjects

commanders / groups / musical instruments / palmerston north / photographs

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