‘Huckleberry’ Harp Hound

Jack Harrison (1931 - 2013) My son found this beauty in an op shop for me. Western Australian Jack Harrison was a music prodigy from the age of five when he first blew melodies from the ten hole diatonic mouth organ. One year later Jackie, as he was known, presented his talent to radio 6PR’s … Continue reading ‘Huckleberry’ Harp Hound

Wonthaggi Warblers

1925 - Wonthaggi Boomerang Mouth Organ Championship Left: 1925 Weekly Times advertisement. Right: Sketch of the soon to be built Wonthaggi Theatre (Opened 1912). The roaring twenties were in full swing at the seaside town of Wonthaggi and in 1925 the local ANA (Australian Natives Association) Musical & Elocutionary competition added the popular Mouth Organ … Continue reading Wonthaggi Warblers