1949
Jack Harrison augmented his swing band according to the requirements of functions, sometimes up to ten players, such as the April 22nd 1949 University of Western Australia Graduation Ball at Winthrop Hall. Players were issued with a cheque on 5th May 1949 and were paid 3 pound 2 and 6 for the gig.
Players paid were: Norm Wrightson (saxophone), George Kirkby, Jack Pope (trumpet), George Franklin (trumpet), Charles Thompson, Bill Hendrie (guitar), Roy Coates, Ray Harrison (drums), Jill Harrison (piano) and Jack was the tenth band member.
5 MAY 1949
JACK HARRISON Cheque Book – to:
Norm Wrightson Grad Ball £3/2/6
George Kirkby Grad Ball £3/2/6
Jack Pope Grad Ball £3/2/6
George Franklin Grad Ball £3/2/6
Charles Thompson Grad Ball £3/2/6
Bill Hendrie Grad Ball £3/2/6
Roy Coates Grad Ball £3/2/6
Ray Harrison Grad Ball £3/2/6
Jill Harrison Grad Ball £3/2/6
4 JULY 1949
JACK Cheque to: Jack Pope Womens College £5/3
Colin Youlden Womens College £2/11/8
Bill Kirkham Womens College £2/11/8
Charlie Thompson Womens College £2/11/8
George Franklin Womens College £2/11/8
Bill Hendrie Womens College £2/11/8
Roy Coates Womens College £2/11/8
1950
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
TRUMPET for sale, Conn. Silver plated, excellent condition. Jack Pope. 41 Somerset-st., Vic. Park.
West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Saturday 21 October 1950, page 40
WESLEY BALL Tuesday 18th July 1950
Jack Harrison Band – Wesley Ball 8pm – 1am
Friday 4th August 1950
Jack: Cheque to: Jack Pope Wesley £7/12/9
1953
Ladies’ Night Was One To Be Remembered
Secretary Mrs. Le Cornu (Sylvia Caporn) and an energetic committee really pulled one out of the bag for Musicians’ Union Ladies’ Auxiliary’s first night at Anzac House lower hall on Tuesday. Musical items were contributed by Phyllis Frost and Bryn Gyfford, drummers Merv Rowston, Keith Whittle, Murray McKay and Max McKay, sax players George Caro, Sonny Henderson, Johnny McCaughan, trumpeter Jack Pope, pianists Nell Sheridan, Roy de la Mere and Henry Cochran, guitarist Hank Collins and Dane Gorn on bass. It was a jam session extraordinary, and it was enjoyed by all. Auxiliary’s next function is to be an afternoon tea on Aug. 29 at 2.30 in the Musicians’ Union offices. 102 Beaufort-st.
Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 15 August 1953, page 13
1954
To the followers of the WEDNESDAY NIGHT DANCE QUEENS HALL, BICTON You are advised that commencing WEDNESDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, the weekly dance will be held as usual until the return of your popular promoter. Five-Piece Orchestra Featuring: Nev. Moderate (Piano) Al Cole (Bass) John Regan (Drums) Horrie King (Sax. and Clarinet), Jack Pope (Trumpet and Leader) MODERN MUSIC AS YOU LIKE IT Lucky Spots — Dancing 8-11.30 ADMISSION 2/10
Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Monday 8 February 1954, page 10
1955
Cliff Adam Band one of best on WA radio
Heard and enjoyed often on local stations are popular members of the Cliff Adam Band (below from left to right) Jack Pope, Harry Wicks, Cliff Adam, and John McCaughan. Leader Cliff Adam -something special with a guitar, a song, and formerly a tap dance – is among the most experienced of WA musicians.
He left Perth to tour the Eastern States with. Ron Moyle’s “Westralian” in 1933 and, finding things over that way to his liking, stayed for several successful years.
He played in famous Melbourne cabarets and toured with the Bert Howell band, one of Australia’s best in Sydney. He played with the tuneful Jay Whidden unit and had success on the air with the Colgate – Palmolive, Fred Hartley and other well-known radio bands. Now he broadcasts with his Hawaiian ensemble,, the 55-60 Show with the ABC Variety Band and. of course, his own Cliff Adam show.
Drummer and vibraphone player Harry Wicks moved here from Sydney two years back with the smash-hit Moreton and Kaye show He liked the place, decided to stay, and is heard in many local commercial shows. Harry hails originally from New Zealand but he has the Australian “bounce” in abundance.
Trumpeter Jack Pope, a member of Harry Bluck’s ABC Melodians, is heard
also on commercial stations. So does tenor-sax maestro John McCaughan, a momentous Melodian with the ABC. The quartet play together several times weekly in Cliff’s dance band. Other members of the band, pictured, are Russ Shepgeard pianist, and Ralph Filmer, bass.
Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 – 1955), Sunday 9 January 1955, page 20
1955 THE YOUNG AUSTRALIA LEAGUE
Presents Another
“JAZZ FANTASIA”
with Sammy Sharp and his Orchestra.
35 of the State’s Finest Musicians featuring …
Louise D’Arcy — Jack Harrison — Jimmy Beeson — Horrie King, Jack
Pope — Martin Gischus — Colin Youlden — Lisa Ray — Keith Whittle
— Ralph Filmer — Evelyn Wilson.
SPECIAL FEATURE ATTRACTION
A NOVEL PARADE OF MEN’S FASHIONS
By ELWOODS
PAN AMERICAN
“STYLE STORE FOR MEN”
CAPITOL THEATRE
SUNDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER
Box Plan Now Open at Nicholsons. Adm. 5/.
The Daily News Wednesday 16 November 1955 page 26
PHOTO: Summary
L-R: Peter Boyd (vocalist), Sam Sharp (trumpet, leader), Peter Clinch (tenor saxophone, clarinet), George Caro (alto saxophone, clarinet), Ralph Filmer (bass), Les Mackay (alto saxophone), Keith Whittle (drums), Cliff Adam (guitar), Jim Beeson (piano), Charles Thompson (trombone), Norm McMahon (trumpet), Jack Pope (trumpet), Phyllis Frost (blind English vocalist).
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