Summary
Lantern Slide with the song lyrics for 'Wings Over the Navy'. Lyrics written by Johnny Mercer, and music by Harry Warren, circa 1938. Published by Chappell.
Used by Mr Jack Hayward an entertainer who held community concerts in Sydney suburbs and in Geelong from about 1928 (Lakemba, NSW) to 1939 (Geelong) and then in Geelong for a few years after World War Two. "Community Singing As It Should Be" was a feature of these concerts, which also included other musical items. Community Concerts were held at the Hall of Honour, Yarra Street, Geelong on weekend evenings; his son suggested they continued until the advent of television in 1956. Many of the slides Jack used for the concerts were imported. Mr Hayward was a member of the Royal Navy before he migrated to Australia; he joined the Australian Navy during World War Two.
Description of Content
Lyrics to song 'Wings Over the Navy'. Illustration of naval vessels and aircraft.
Physical Description
Standard format (3¼ x 3¼ inch square) colour glass lantern slide bound by black tape, with cream coloured tape at upper & lower edges.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Images & Image Making, Migration & Cultural Diversity
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Michael Jones, 07 Mar 1990
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User
Jack Hayward, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1956
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User
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Printed on glass: ' Wings Over The Navy/A Chappell Song/Chorus/Wings over the Navy - Wings over the/Sea - We're top o'the service -/The navy's cavalry. High over the ocean -/Flying wide and free', followed by seven more lines.
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Classification
Recreation & tourism, Performing arts - concerts, Community singing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Aircraft, Audiovisual Technology, Community Organisations & Services, Music, Naval Forces, Naval Vessels, Singing, Still Projectors, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Lantern Slides