Person

CAPORN, Sylvia

1936

Dance In Honor Of Young Couple

SOME 60 friends of Miss Phyllis Joyce and Mr. Robert Hagan gathered at the Carlton Club last Thursday evening to wish them happiness in their approaching marriage. Dancing was enjoyed, the music being supplied by Miss Sylvia Caporn and Mr. Ray Le Cornu. The guests of honour were presented with a handsome silver teapot.

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Monday 20 July 1936, page 6

1937

MRS. RAYMOND H. LE CORNU . . . who, until her marriage this afternoon, was Miss Sylvia Caporn, of Claremont.

Titian Haired Bride In White Satin

White satin was the choice of the titian-haired bride at the wedding of Miss Sylvia Patricia Caporn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Caporn, to Mr. Raymond H. Le Cornu, only son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Le Lornu, of Bayswater, which was solemnised in the Methodist Church, Claremont, this afternoon. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin with a lily-leaf design at the neckline, wide shoulders, long tight sleeves coming to a point over the hands, and front and back panels. The back panel extended into a long train, edged with folded satin. Her tulle veil, which was worn over the face as she entered the church, was caught with a bunch of pearls, and reached to the edge of the train. She carried a small sheaf of white lilac. Old-World Gowns The bridesmaids, Misses Joy Caporn (the bride’s sister) and Myrtle Carlton, were frocked alike in old-world gowns of moon-glint stiffened net, with puffed sleeves and rosettes encircling the hems of the full skirts. Bonnet-shaped hats of net with trailing ribbons and un-usual bouquets of wheat and blue scabious completed their ensembles. The best man was Mr. Jack Cardigan, and the groomsman Mr. Ralph Walters. The Reception After the ceremony a reception was held in the Myola Club hall. Mrs. Caporn wore a gown of navy crepe and white georgette, and carried a bouquet of mixed roses. Mrs. Le Cornu was in pink, and also carried roses. Later Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Le Cornu left by car for their honey-moon, the bride travelling in a frock of rhythm blue crepe trimmed with stiff black net, and black straw hat and accessories.

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Saturday 20 February 1937, page 13

CONCERT AT PRISON

Mrs Page Lennon presented the Pleasant Hour concert party in a varied programme to the inmates of the Fremantle Prison last Sunday. Those helping on this occasion were Mr. Ray Le Cornie (orchestra), Misses Jenny Deering, Ethel Crisp. Alma Crane, Vera Fletcher, Sylvia Caporn, Valda Gray, Edna Lancaster, Jean Kurts and Nellie Kershaw, Messrs. Jack Maloney, Wally Wandless, Harry Dorrington, Kay Norgard, Norm. Dunne, Harry Pender, Kay Le Cornie, Ron Alexander, Reg. Harte, George Brown and Jess Frankish. Thanks are due to Messrs. Gus Shulman, Arnold Kershaw, Norm Reid, Roy Saunders, Arthur Hoskins, Jack Maloney, Ray Langley and Laurence Brewer for driving the artists to and from the prison. The accompanists were Misses Jenny Derring and Sylvia Caporn. Mr. Jess Frankish arranged the programme.

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Thursday 8 July 1937, page 10

1939

On Sunday May 7^th 1939 Jack Harrison was guest artist in a “Radiola Rhythm” broadcast by Radio 6PR relayed to 6AM and 6WB.

Billy Barnes Memories

Picking up the thread of Bitty Barnes’s reminiscences… We were discussing the Radiola Rhythm Band around 1935-6. Then Alwyn Kurts conceived the idea of community concerts with variety, and the Town Ball shows were launched. These proved so popular that a larger hall had to be obtained, so a shift was made to the Capitol Theatre. Personnel comprised Alwyn Kurtz compere, Sylvia Caporn piano, the late ‘Skip’ Alexander clarinet and sax, Viv Nylander trumpet, Alf Shute bass, and Billy Barnes guitar vocals and comedy. Show then transferred to the Ambassadors, which became a very popular mid-day show and continued until war broke out and the outfit then carried on the good work entertaining at camp concerts. Mirror Saturday 6 June 1953 page 12

1945

P.O.W. WELCOMED. First of a Series of Dances. The first of the monthly series of the POW Relatives’ Association’s “welcome home” dances proved so popular last night that by 9 o’clock the doors of the Town Hall had to be closed. Crowds of ex-POW and their friends crowded the ball while many more looked on from the balcony. The GOC, Western Command (Major-General A. J. Boase) was present. The chairman of the association (Rev C. E. Taylor) welcomed the men and pointed out that the dances were intended for renewals of friendships and a chance for servicemen to get together. He said that the association intended to hold a dance on the last Tuesday of every month and hoped it would not be long before many of the POW in Japanese hands would be able to be present, Nell Shortland-Jones was in charge of the programme while the music was supplied by Sylvia Caporn.

West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Wednesday 1 August 1945, page 7

1947

THREE MEMBERS of a Perth band gave a noisy farewell to people who watch them leave for Collie for the first of a series of one-night performances which will take in nearly all principal country centres. Northam and Bunbury are next on the list. Left to right above are George Caro (saxophone), Peter Boyd (trumpet) and Sylvia Caporn (pianist).

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955), Tuesday 9 December 1947, page 12

1949

(photo) The Rhythmettes: A combination regularly featured in “Mirth and Music” from 6WF on Tuesday nights. Left to right: Harry Bluck (leader, piano accordionist and arranger), Jack Harrison (clarinet), Sylvia Caporn (pianist), Ralph Filmer (bass), George Hay (guitar) and Bill Hendrie (guitar).

The Broadcaster Saturday July 2 1949 Vol. 16. No. 796

1950

A.B.C. TO VISIT MANDURAH

For the first time since the inception of the A.B.C. programme “I’ll pay that One” the unit will make a public visit to a country district on Thursday October 26. On this date, competitors in the enjoyable quiz will be drawn from residents of Mandurah and surrounding areas at an evening at the Hotham Valley Hall, Mandurah, at 8 o’clock. Before recording “I’ll Pay that One”, the visiting ABC team will offer the audience a number of items interspersed with community singing led by jovial compere John Juan. Producer of the show is well-known saxophonist Dave Howard who, with pianist Sylvia Caporn, will play several popular numbers. After this interlude, recording begins of “I’ll Pay that One”. This is a bright session based on a simple quiz which contestants never have any trouble answering. It is the only West Aust, feature broadcast regularly to all Australian States, including New Guinea, and is a regular feature of programmes on Radio Australia. An A.B.C. spokesman said this week that members of the “I’ll Pay That One” team were looking forward to the Mandurah visit because it represented the first of the country contacts which they hoped to make more frequently in the future.

South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Thursday 12 October 1950, page 8

1951

Square Dancing Draws Record Attendance At Pinjarra Hall

The introduction of Square Dancing to country districts proved an outstanding success at Pinjarra when representatives of the ABC, Messrs. Dave Howard, Bob Scudder, Harry Bluck, George Caro and Sylvia Caporn entertained a capacity house on Monday night. From Harvey to Armadale, Mandurah to the Hills Districts, the record crowd came. So many attended that the entrance to the street and side windows crowded as they endeavoured to see the new craze which is

sweeping the country. As an introduction to country towns the success of the venture is assured. That a record crowd would be in attendance was obvious by the number who attended to receive tuition given between 6 and 8 p.m.

Popular Caller

Caller Bob Scudder carried the evening with a swing and kept the large crowd entertained with his variety and versions of old and popular songs. From toddlers to ancients who came along just for the heck of seeing the dance, from the gentleman in the dinner suit to the teenager with the gaily coloured swinging skirt it was entertainment plus. The echo of those enjoying themselves awakened residents who until the end of the evening would find sleep impossible.

Captivating

It is rarely that one dance can captivate an audience for a whole evening, normally one dance repeated throughout would become monotonous but the square dance with variety has set a precedent. Not since the Charleston swept the country has anything been seen like this. So much were the crowd enjoying themselves with laughter and song that two small children having a free for all near the entrance were passed unnoticed. As the crowd swelled into the hall endeavouring to enjoy the fun they pressed onto the stage among the musicians who didn’t seem to mind and were obviously enjoying themselves as much as anyone. When it became obvious that no more could be admitted Dave Howard forsook the ticket office for his main attraction, the saxophone, and joined the band.

South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Thursday 15 March 1951, page 1

1951 ABC STudio 7 Cliff Adams, Bill Hendry, Muriel Costigan, Dave Howard, Sylivia Caporn, Harry Bluck, Ralph Filmer

Symphony In Swing

On Thursday October 4, Harry Bluck will present is annual concert in the form of the Jubilee Symphony in Swing.

Kath Bass (pictured) will be one of the vocalists. The orchestra will consist of 30 dance and symphony players. Lionel Lewis will compere the show. Featured soloists will include: Clarinettist Jack Harrison, pianist Ossie Sanderson, soprano Phyl Davidson, accordionist John Todd, vocalist Anatol Pablo, comedian Laurie Croisette, saxophonist Dave Howard, vocalist Phyllis Frost, the popular radio vocal Tritoff’s Trio, pianist Sylvia Caporn, harmonica player Vic de Lano, Latin dancers Robert and Shelda, organist Allan Golding. Harry Bluck reports that his recent Eastern states trip enabled him to bring back many special orchestrations and arrangements which will be presented at the concert.

The Broadcaster October (from Jack Harrison scrap book)

1952

OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW SERVICE STATION

Strangers coming into Merredin on Thursday last were a little bewildered as to what was going on. It was not a public holiday or gala day anywhere in the State as far as they knew, but something unusual was certainly going on in the Eastern Wheatbelt capital. Coming into town from the west, the eye met flags flying in Memorial Park, miniature flower beds with flowers of every variety blooming in profusion, which would be the envy of any gardener; fountains with statuettes emitting aqua purra for the goldfish, all this being surrounded by lawns giving a most picturesque effect.

From an improvised platform, the compere, Mr. Ian Millbank invited the company to partake of the good things provided, and then introduced some A.B.C. talent in Sylvia Caporn (pianist), Nea Sharpe (violinist), and Nell Shortland-Jones (soprano) who would entertain during the afternoon. Nell, who is so popular throughout Western Australia, set things moving from the right foot by her superb rendering of the soprano solo, “Because of You,” and as a demand encore “Be My Love.” Other renditions during the afternoon increased this artists popularity. Sylvia Caporn also pleased with piano solos, and Nea Sharpe’s artistic handling of the violin was captivating. A local artist to face the mike was our own Mrs. Chadwick, who as a prelude to her song, “Kimona,” described how when bathing at the coast without bathers, they lost their kimonas and found themselves in an awkward predicament. This brought forth rounds of applause and cries for more, which was willingly given. Then the roof almost lifted when Mr. Bill Kennedy, Dalgety’s rep., was announced as the next artist. Bill has a deep bass-baritone voice which he uses with telling effect in light and shade passages such as are necessary in his selection of the popular ballad, “Klondyke Kate.” The applause had hardly subsided when it broke out afresh at the appearance of Bill Sheridan, Bill’s rival, who was determined not to be outdone and to keep Elder’s flag flying by rendering “Will She Ever Come Back to Me”, a number that gave him plenty of scope to use his beautiful lyric-tenor voice to the best advantage and if there happened to be a wager on this competition we would give it as a photo finish.

Merredin Mercury (WA : 1912 – 1958), Thursday 19 June 1952, page 3

1953

DANCE BAND NOTES

Ladies’ auxiliary of the Musicians’ Association held two successful functions recently. First was the annual dinner at Earl’s Court and then the children’s Xmas tree al Cottesloe Civic Centre. Races and novelties were presented on the lawns and a spread was held in the Lesser Hall, which coincided with the arrival of Santa, who distributed toys from the tree. Congratulations to popular sec. Sylvia Caporn and her energetic committee.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 19 December 1953, page 13

1954

Dance Band Notes

Well known Perth dance and radio band leader Harry Bluck is now convalescent after parting with his appendix at Westminster last week. Harry won’t be back on deck until February, so Sylvia Caporn will fill in on piano, and saxophonist Jack Pateman, who has been associated with HB. tor 8 years, will deputise with the baton. The jive contest will commence at the open air at Cottesloe Palais tonight. Sammy Sharp’s band will dish out their usual groovy rhythms.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 9 January 1954, page 10

Moora Football Association Presentation Ball

The Central Midlands Football Association are holding their 1st Annual Presentation Ball on Wednesday. October 13 1954 at the Moora Town Hall. It is hoped that a large crowd will be in attendance to enjoy the evening which is guaranteed, to be entertainment at its best. Sylvia Caporn on of W.A.’s leading musicians has been engaged to provide music, the catering arrangements for supper are in the hands of Mrs. C. S. Brown—locals will need no further recommendation that this side of the evening will highly successful. During the evening a short ceremony will take place at 10.30 p.m. when the Kestel Gold Medal for Fairest and Best for the season the leading goalkickers trophy etc., will be presented.

Midlands Advocate (Perth, WA), Thursday 30 September 1954, page 3

Instruments

Piano

Years

1936

Ramon, Jill, William Jnr and Jack Harrison

September 29, 2026

Percy Newton – clarinet

September 29, 2026

Person

NEWTON, Percy

Walter Percival Newton was born in 1897 and died 26.1.1947 aged 50.

Percy Newton arrived with his brother Harold and family from England in 1927. The Newton brothers were very involved in consolidating the new Perth Symphony Orchestra in the late 1920s.

Nicholson’s Limited was a music store situated in the heart of Perth and many of the players used to meet in its music hall to discuss a possible solution to their problems of finding work. Among this group were the Newton Brothers, Percy and Harold, who had immigrated from the United Kingdom in 1927. They played for the most part with the Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra then, following its demise, moved to the Capitol Theatre Orchestra. Percy Newton was a fine clarinet player whose services had been sought by prestigious orchestral conductors in England and who later became a leader teacher of this instrument giving a good grounding to later clarinet stars like Donald Westlake and Jack Harrison.

Harrison, Marcia WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Celebrating 75 Years 2003 page 3

Percy was an appointed member of the professional Perth Symphony Orchestra formed in 1936 playing clarinet and was appointed deputy conductor in 1937. He remained Principal Clarinet until 1946.

1928 William Harrison performed with the Newton brothers

Joy Boys – A Talented Company

The Joy Boys gave a bright and varied entertainment in the Town Hal Dalwallinu on Wednesday night. The programme included singing, step-dancing, and musical items. Mr Sydney Clarke, on the violin, was much appreciated. Mr Clark rendered an imitation of the bagpipes on the violin, which was very good indeed, as were his old-time melodies and step dancing. Mr Cass Mahomet’s singing was greatly enjoyed. Mr Irwin Lawrances’s cornet solo and Mr Percy Newton‘s saxophone number brought forth great applause. Mr Les Dixon delighted his hearers by his playing the piano, and Mr Townley was splendid on the sousaphone and trombone. The company was worthy of a larger audience.

North-Eastern Courier (Perth, WA), Saturday 6 September 1930, page 3

Saturday, January 9^th 1932 – 6WF, PERTH.

8.0: The first revue of 1932 by the Radioptomists, produced by Harry Graham. Artists: Dorothy Manning, Billy Edwards, David Lyle, Harold Newton, Malcolm Dick, Paul Daly, Eileen Hart, Lulu Potter, Edna Waterman and Percy Newton; accompanist, Phyllis Blott. The 6WF Revue Orchestra and the A.B.C. Mixed Quartet will assist.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 – 1954), Thursday 24 December 1931, page 3

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – Last Sunday’s Concert

Before a moderately large audience, the Perth Symphony Orchestra offered another first class concert at His Majesty’s Theatre last Sunday evening. The music was of a lighter type than usual and, though it may not have suited sonic of the high-brow critics, appealed to the major section of the crowd.

Two dance numbers, Ponchielli’s popular ‘Dance of the Hours’ and Puccini’s ‘Witches’ Dance’ from ‘Le Villi,’ were both well rendered, except that the cold weather mitigated against the tone of the strings and affected the wood wind, where one or two weak links sometimes TEND TO SPOIL the excellent playing of the principal clarinet (Mr. Percy Newton). A suite of ballet music, ‘Hiawatha,’ by Coleridge-Taylor was a delight, and selections from ‘Rigoletto’ — one of Verdi’s best -known operas — proved popular with the audience. Mr. George Mellor (cornet) was, as usual, responsible for some fine solo work in the ‘Paraphrase’ which preceded the famous quartette that closed the number, and incidentally Mr. Reid had to respond with an encore to this item. Two overtures, ‘The Barber of Seville’ (Rossini) and ‘Zampa’ (Herold) completed the orchestral section of the programme. Signor Ugo Mina (tenor) offered pleasing selections from Italian operas.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 22 July 1933, page 12

‘JOHN O’LONDON’S’ CIRCLE – An Evening of Music

The concluding session of the year of the ‘John O’ London’s’ Literary Circle was held last night at Lyric House, Murray street. A programme of music was contributed to by Perth musicians. A quintet conducted by Mr. Harold Newton, and consisting of Messrs. Ron Brearley (cello), Fred Murphy (clarionet), Percy Newton (clarionet), Norbert Coulehan (oboe), and Mrs. Wilson (pianoforte) provided several of the items. Solos were given by Mr. Brearley and Mrs. Wilson, and songs by Mr. Austin Coulehan and Miss June Fiore. In addition, a musical monologue and elocutionary items were contributed by Miss May Downes and Miss Mary Ward. The musical part of the entertainment was organised by Mr. Norbert Coulehan. The circle will resume its meetings in March.

West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Friday 15 December 1933, page 12

SUNDAY BROADCASTS – New 6IX Feature.

NEXT Sunday evening at 6.15 o’clock the first of a new series of broadcast will take place from the Ambassadors Theatre over station 6IX. Ron Brearley and his Merrymakers and a novelty orchestra will present a session of popular and classical vocal and instrumental numbers, which is being sponsored by General Theatres Corporation, Ltd., as a regular weekly feature. Among the artists who are to be heard are Harold Newton, Rita Hawse, Will Talbot Anthony Northe, Teddy Phillips, Percy Newton, and a feature of the first programme will be the novel way of introducing the items. Among the items to be played on the first night will be the ever-popular “Mikado” selection, rendered by the Merrymakers Orchestra. Rita Hawse will be heard in three numbers, “Bird Songs at Eventide,” “Ballad Memories” and “Everything I Have Is Yours,” accompanied by the orchestra and organ. Will Talbot, monologuist, will present “Sitting on a Log” and there will be an unusual organ and piano duet by Messrs. Northe and Phillips.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 – 1954), Thursday 23 August 1934, page 39

State Symphony Orchestra.

The West Australian State Symphony Orchestra will give another concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Perth, on Sunday night. An Algerian march by Mr. de Laeter (a member of the orchestra) will be the opening number and will be followed by “Capriccio Espagnol” (Rimsky-Korsakov), “Komarinskaja” (Glinka) and a repetition by request of Rimsky Korskov’s “The Flight of the Bumble Bee,” played at the last concert. Assisting artists include Paul Daly, May Webster and her eight mascots, Percy Newton and Ruth Cranfield.

West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Friday 24 August 1934, page 8

FAMOUS CONDUCTOR – Coaxes Great Music From Perth Orchestra

Thursday night was a momentous one in Perth musical circles, when the fruits of Professor Schneevoigt’s (the eminent Finnish conductor) work with the Perth Symphony Orchestra of 65 players were revealed to the public at His Majesty’s Theatre. A Tchaikowsky Symphony occupied the whole of the first half, and right

from the first bar of the supremely delicate, wistful pianissimo opening it was apparent that a genius was wielding the baton. Indeed, never before had local music-lovers been regaled with such appetising fare, and while the four movements were being played, one might have heard the proverbial pin drop during the soft passages or the brief pause between each section. Even at the conclusion of the Symphony there was an impressive silence before a STORM OF APPLAUSE which lasted for several minutes, swept through the theatre. Professor Schneevoigt was recalled several times and eventually he also joined in the applause as a gesture to the magnificent work of the orchestra. Indeed, unstinted praise must be given the musicians, especially to the leader of the clarionets, Mr. Percy Newton, on whose capable shoulders rested the initial responsibility for introducing the symphonic theme. Later in the evening the conductor shook hands with Mr. W. Glassford, whose interpretation of a pleading melody in one of the other numbers was to his liking. A delicate suite for strings, Sibelius’ ‘Rakastava.’ was the first item of the second half. This, as was the case with rest of the offerings, suffered a few blemishes by minor false entries and, at times, a decided uncertainty on the part of some of the key players, but were overshadowed by the grand concerted climax that were obtained throughout the evening. Of special merit was the performance, with lovely orchestral accompaniment, of Perth’s gifted soprano, Miss Lorna Sydney Smith, whose DELIGHTFUL RENDERINGS of Wagner’s ‘Schmergen’ and ‘Traume’ were well received.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 12 June 1937, page 17

DUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY – WEST PERTH FUNCTION

With a flesh-and-blood orchestra playing the opening overture, scenes from ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ musical travesties and acting ad lib, quite a gay party took place at the home of Mrs. Craze, Havelock-street, West Perth, on Tuesday night. The occasion was the anniversary of the birthdays of Misses Roma

Craze and Edna Waterman, and was marked by the attendance of many musicians and their friends. Some of the culminating scenes were real rollicking gems, when instead of cellos and double basses, Alf Shute sang a declamatory ditty and danced a fandango amid the wreckage of a travelling gipsy’s caboose. Harold Newton as guest conductor and brother Percy as temperamental pianist saw these maestros in lighter vein and provided much entertainment to their friends, who developed sore throats cheering them on or shrieking at their carefree antics. In addition to Mrs. Craze and her three daughters, those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chaloner, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Shute, Mrs. Jones (Tasmania), Mrs. Waterman, Mrs. R. Rees, Miss Frankie Woodhouse, Miss Nina Gobi, T. Bennett and Cyril Huntley. During the partaking of supper Mr. Harold Newton, supported by many other speakers, proposed the toast of the celebrants, referring eulogistically to Miss Roma Craze, who is leaving for England shortly to continue her studies as a linguist and other professional attainments.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 10 September 1938, page 23

HER REWARD FOR PLUCKY RESCUE

THIS IS THE SIDE OF LAST WEEK’S HEROIC RESCUE STORY THAT WASN’T TOLD

When little 14-year-old Nylsalie Newton, daughter of well-known clarinettist and A.B.C. deputy conductor Percy Newton, dragged two drowning women to safety in the Claremont Baths, she subsequently received unstinted admiration of praise from her schoolmates and the many others who heard about her noble deed. Scores of people stood watching the two women drown, were even laughing at their antics, not dreaming they were in difficulties. Nylsalie Newton did. Her young brain did a piece of quick thinking and she jumped into split-second action of which any veteran would have been proud. So much everyone knows, although at the time she unobtrusively slipped away from the Baths soon as she had informed the attendant of the two ladies’ plight. But what the public doesn’t know is how the brave youngster was rewarded for her plucky effort. She put down her bathing cap while she changed into her street clothes and returned to find it missing. It had been stolen.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 22 April 1939, page 10

MINIATURE RECITAL – Mozart Trio and Songs

A Mozart trio in E flat major for piano, viola and clarinet was played by Phyllis Blott, William Glassford and Percy Newton at the thirteenth of this seasons series of miniature recitals at the Karrakatta Club Hall yesterday afternoon. It was a pleasing experience, having for a Perth audience not only the attraction of a masterly composition well presented but also the element of novelty for the work has had but few public performances in this city.

West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Friday 5 November 1943, page 3

EVERYMAN’S MUSIC – Recital Tonight

An unusually varied programme is offered by the Adult Education Board in the third of the current Everyman’s Music series to be given in Winthrop Hall this evening at 815 o’clock. Chamber music will include the Divertimento in B Flat for two clarinets and bassoon (Mozart) with Percy Newton, Robert Trew and Jock Good and the Mozart Trio in E Flat for piano, clarinet and viola with Edward Black, Percy Newton and William Glassford.

West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), Thursday 25 April 1946, page 6

Jack Harrison and Don Westlake studied clarinet with Percy Newton.

Harrison, Jack Louis

Instruments

Years

1897
1936