Hawthorn Band History

1970's & 1980's

I played in my first senior contest (Ballarat South St.) in 1971 and left in 1977 to pursue other musical interests.

1980's images are courtesy of Harry Majman.  Be sure to check out Russ Boon's 1982 Brit. Open pics linked to the 'sign-on' sheet below.

Marching practice - 1971


Ballarat, 1972
Site Author - Ballarat, 1972.


Tanunda, 1973

Ballarat, 1974.


Hawthorn ANZAC Day commemoration,
St. James Park, 1975.

1977.

Ballarat, 1981.
1982.

U.K. Tour (Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo), 1982.
1982 'British Open' signatures.
Click on image to see more of this tour....


1985.
1986.

Sydney, 1988.




Peter Jackson
David King
(now M.D. of YBS Band, U.K.)


Long-time President The Hon. Walter Jona MP.


The late Sqd. Ldr. Laurie Hicks.
Inspector Michael Pine.