'Hamming it up' in this photograph are part of 'The Commandos Orchestra' who played at the Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall in George Street. They originally began as ‘The Revellers’ and ended as 'The Commanders'. From left: Devon Christensen (...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1945 to 1946

The Commanders were the resident band at the Army, Navy, and Air Force (ANA) Dance Hall (later the Ballroom Astoria, then George Street Ballroom). The well known band began life as the ‘The Revellers’ in 1943 and disbanded in 1960. Max Jordan and ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1946 to 1947

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, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1948

The Commandos Orchestra played at the Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall in George Street. They originally began as ‘The Revellers’ and ended as 'The Commanders'. Pictured are Peter Jordan (on piano), Norman Jordan (bass), Alan Jordan (drums) Atha...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1946