Now a word from our sponsors Albert & Son. Two mouth organs advertised late 19th Century. Ch EssDawg
NAWFOS #6-Woolloomooloo & Waratah
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Long Haired Freaky People
Having recently cleared the property for a hard rubbish collection, I found a cardboard sign which predates our arrival at this property. I would suggest this was for the sale of the land before the house being built in the mid eighties. It had been jammed up against a … Continue reading Long Haired Freaky People
Beware Choking Hazard!
I stumbled across this 1927 advertisement in an unrelated search, which piqued my interest and warranted further investigation. The Union Company of Elizabeth Street in the City of Melbourne were selling this vest pocket mouth organ for a shilling (post free). It had the added feature of a powerful magnifying glass to view an interesting … Continue reading Beware Choking Hazard!
NAWFOS #5-Maggies
Happy new month Raffers. Cold and wet here, we've had more rain this year than for the whole of 2019. April was the wettest in sixty years. Stay well and don't inject the disinfectant. Now a word from our sponsors-Magpie Mouth Organs and Macrow's. For more on Macrow's check out the Mouth Harp Mimicry article. … Continue reading NAWFOS #5-Maggies
Crackshot
Strange days indeed. Most peculiar Mama. Had a reply earlier this month to an email I sent in November 2018 from harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite. Nearly fell off my couch! Better late that never. After Memphis Charlie's second album with Ben Harper I asked him this question via his website contact. "Just wondering if Charlie … Continue reading Crackshot
What! What! What!
As Neddy Seagoon would exclaim, "What! What! What!" In a previous article (Lip Protector-NFSCD #7) I mentioned a device that was used down under as an aide for learning the mouth organ. The student could practice freely without the advent of any lip issues. In this 1937 advertisement the Glaz-o-phone can only be obtained from … Continue reading What! What! What!
NAWFOS #4-Me Old Cobber
Now a word from our sponsors #4. To all my Riff Raffer Cobber mates around the globe love, peace and good health. Lord Have Mercy Essdee PS: Check this out over @ Soundcloud The Longest Day .
Riding The Red Rattler
A few interesting finds added to the Aussie Models timeline. (Weston Langford Photograph) When I was a lad riding the rails the train of choice was the Red Rattler. If a Bluey pulled in I would sometimes wait for the next one in hope of riding the Red. The Tait class of train was far … Continue reading Riding The Red Rattler
Winger Griffiths
A story of an old Roy Boy, William (Winger) Griffiths (April 5, 1879 - October 16, 1928). As the curtain closes on the Grade cricket season and rises for Australian rules football what better way than to honour the transition than to have a tale about a District (Premier Grade) cricketer and VFL (Victorian Football … Continue reading Winger Griffiths
NAWFOS #3-Boomerang Boy
Pinch & Punch Riff Raffers on this golden autumn day. NAWFOS number three features a couple of J Albert & Son Boomerang advertisements of the day. Enjoy SD.
