The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
'I’d like to be a–' was written and composed by Clifford Grey and Bert Lee. It has a handmade cover and each verse is annotated in pen with a name. The lyrics of 'I’d like to be a–' are humorous in nature, and each verse describes an object the singer would rather be.
This copy of the music originally belonged to Private Ernest Alfred Nicholls and features his name at the top of the front cover. It is part of a collection of sheet music that was donated to the Memorial in 1971, and is symbolic of the concerts, theatre and other musical performances that Australian soldiers took in whilst on leave in London during the First World War.
'My Motor Car – A Miserable Monologue' was composed by Gatty Sellars, with words by Valentine. This copy was published by Reynolds & Co, Berners Street, London in 1914. It is listed as part of the pub
'Walks' was written and composed by E.A. Searson. This copy was published by Reynolds & Co., London, in 1917. The publisher describes 'Walks' as a humorous song. The lyrics describe observing many dif
'Na-poo!' was composed by John Weaver, and written and performed by F. C. Hennequin. This copy was published by Reynolds & Co, Beneres Street, London in 1917. It is listed as part of the publishers’ H
'She Spoke To Me First' was written by Eric Blore, and composed by H.B. Hedley. This copy was published by Herman Darewski Music Publishing Company in 1917, and featured as part of the musical revue '
Sheet music for the song titled 'I want to go home', with music and lyrics written by Lieutenant Gitz Ingraham Rice. This copy of the sheet music is the 6d (six pence) popular edition that was publish
'A little bit of sugar on the top' was written and composed by R.P. Weston. This copy was published in 1907 by Francis, Day & Hunter, London, and sung by Harry Bedford. The lyrics recount a number of
