Music manuscript of the anthem 'Australia' composed by Joan Fletcher in 1966, together with a eulogy delivered at her funeral by her niece Penelope Powys, 2007

MLMSS 8023

fonds

1966, 2007

Manuscript Notated Music, Textual Records

923170

0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)

Joan Fletcher, 1917-2007, studied music at the Sydney Conservatorium after World War II under the Commonwealth Repatriation Training Scheme, gaining her A.Mus.A. in piano. She taught piano both privately and in schools on Sydney's northern beaches in the Manly area. She was secretary to the Manly Music Society and was involved in organising recitals locally for many years.

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Compiled from the collection

1. 'Australia' / words and music by Joan Fletcher, 1966. Music manuscript for voice and piano, 5 pages (page 1 is a photocopy). Pages 1-3 appear to be in the hand of a copyist, page 4 is probably in the hand of the composer, and page 5 is in the hand of another copyist.

2. Tribute delivered by Penny Powys at the funeral of Joan Fletcher at St John's Dee Why, 4 July 2007, 3 pages.

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