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Commandos Orchestra on stage at the Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

Commandos Orchestra on stage at the Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

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 his two brothers and father were involved with band.

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George Street, Palmerston North
 
Commandos band, Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

Commandos band, Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall, George Street

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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George Street, Palmerston North