Benjamin Millar
Mouth organ aficionados and beginners alike are welcome to join the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band.
The band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville to share great music in a friendly atmosphere.
It was formed in 1933 when Ernie Weybury saw young Lindsay Luscombe playing his mouth organ in the street.
Ernie decided to start a band as a way to give young people a positive way to spend their time in the Depression years.
A local music shop donated a dozen harmonicas and the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band was officially under way.
Just two years later, the band won the B-grade championships at Ballarat’s South Street Competitions.
The familiar band hall at 203 Williamstown Road has stood since being built by members in 1956-57.
The hall is named after Arthur Cardell in honour of his many years of service to the band, which these days rehearses in the hall from 8pm, Fridays.
Further details: Heather on 9399 2190.
