The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
'My Pal Ginger Mick' was composed by Gwen Lewis, with words reprinted by permission of C.J. Dennis. This copy was published by Anderson Ltd in 1917. The cover features a portrait of Gwen Lewis. It includes on the back cover, as publisher's advertisement, the first page of 'Home' by Bruce Railton with words by Esme Neivel. The lyrics of 'My Pal Ginger Mick' are adapted from the C.J. Dennis poem 'The Call of the Stoush'. In broad Australian slang, they describe a larrikin who proves his worth on the battle field.
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
Sheet music for the song titled, 'Heroes of the Dardanelles', written and composed by Reginald Alberto Agrati Stoneham. Stoneham served as a trumpeter with the South Australian Contingent in the South
'Ole King Cole (Army Version)', by P.S. Robinson of the London Rifle Brigade, was published by Francis, Day and Hunter in 1915. The lyrics parody the British nursery rhyme 'Old King Cole'. The traditi
Sheet music for the song titled 'Would you believe it?' with lyrics written by Clifford Grey and music composed by Nat D Ayer. This song featured in the theatrical production 'Yes, Uncle!' and was ori
Sheet music for the song titled 'Ruddy platoon', with music composed by Howard Fisher and lyrics written by Howard Fisher and W F Tomkins. Both men appear to have served in British forces during the F
'Your England and Mine' was composed by Nellie Simpson, with words by Edward Lockton. This copy was published by J.H. Larway, London, in 1917. It features the dedication “To F. Morley-Mower”. The lyri
