The Commandos began life as the 'The Revellers' in 1943, and were the resident band at the ANA Dance Hall (later the Ballroom Astoria, then George Street Ballroom). They disbanded in 1960. Band members included: Alan Jordan, Master of Ceremonies, Vocals; Jonny Shearer, 2nd trumpet; Attie Newth, 1st trumpet; Wally Hewitt, trombone; Burt Newth, 1st alto saxophone; Henry Prince, 2nd clarinet; George Mann, tenor clarinet; Arthur Burt. Max Jordan was also involved with band.
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- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2007N_Mus17_GRO_1085
- Title
- Commandos band, Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street
- Relation
- CA: Jordan Papers
- Held In
- Community Archives
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- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Palmerston North
- Date
- 1948
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- Attribution + NonCommercial
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