Hairyman from Tasmania being interviewed by Rob Willis and Graham Seal in the Fitzroy. Hairyman talked about his life, philosophy, folk festivals and all manner of things - and sang a few of his powerful ballads. (Photo Ollie Willis).
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
HOBBY HORSE IN HOBART, 1915
From Australia in Pictures, https://www.facebook.com/ausinpictures/
Here's an intriguingly rare snap of a British custom in Hobart during World War 1. It's Empire Day (24 May) and the Fire Brigade has adopted the English ‘hobby horse’ custom to collect donations, perhaps to a war fund or charity. Or, as was sometimes the case with the original traditions, to fund a trip to the pub.
The blackened face of the man in the horse is a feature of some ‘guising’ customs, nowadays considered deeply offensive by many.
Sailors are helping out with collection boxes. Can't quite make out the name of the ship on the right-hand sailor's cap, could be HMAS Parramatta (1) which was in these waters at this period.
Anyone know any more? Evidence of traditional British customs in Australia is sparse, given the numbers who migrated here, willingly or otherwise.
Friday, April 5, 2024
THE GHOST MUSIC ARCHIVES
Unknown band at Elisha William Gale Mine, Hill End?, NSW, c. 1860
We've had a selection of ghost music on this blog for a while. It has grown over the years and so we've decided to feature the Australian items as a separate blog at
https://archivesghostmusic.blogspot.com/
The existing articles - which include some non-Australian items and links - will stay on Verandah Music at
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