Item 5: A grand matinee concert for the benefit of Australian Prisoners of War

Accession Number PUBS002/005/002/001/005
Collection number Souvenirs 2 5/2/1/5
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 20.3 x 25.7cm
Object type Souvenir
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made c.1918
Conflict Period 1920-1929
First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Advertisement for a concert held during the First World War. This leaflet advertises a concert held at Queen's Hall in London at 3pm on Saturday 6 July, year unknown. The concert was held for the benefit of Australian prisoners of war with promised performances from vocalists, pianists, violinists and organists. The New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra was also to assist with the concert under the direction of the Australian conductor Alymer Buesst as well as a choir of 150 singers.