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Cyclone Colmer

The News (Adelaide, SA), 2nd May 1927 The Venue - St.Edward’s Anglican Church Kilkenny H A Colmer, I believe is Harold Albert Colmer and his skills on the humble mouth organ were up there with best, especially in the City of Churches. Would love to go back in the Time Machine to St. Edward’s Church … Continue reading Cyclone Colmer →

Cobber Champ

James Donnelly 1865 - 1937 Left: NSW Mouth Organ Champion - Mr. F. Donnelly (Sydney Sun, December 28, 1913) Middle: Thomas & Co Newtown Right: James Donnelly as The Grocer in ‘Horseshoes’ (1923) - Starred Oliver Hardy On the 18th December 1913 at the West’s Glaciarium (a skating rink and picture theatre), the Cobber New … Continue reading Cobber Champ →