Margaret Schofield
Margaret Schofield was one of the Australia’s leading pianists during her distinguished career, performing as a soloist, accompanist and actively teaching the piano for almost 60 years. Margaret was born…
Read MoreOne Bloke, One Ballet Teacher and Three Daughters
Hedley Thomson What does a bloke do when he marries a ballet teacher and has three daughters, all of whom inevitably become involved in ballet too? He can’t beat ‘em…
Read MoreOrigins of the tutu
Why do Ballerina’s wear a tutu? A. M. Cole 1997 This is a common question at the competitions. So out of respect and understanding, I thought the curious amongst us…
Read MoreSchimmel Pianoforte at Royal South Street…a History
The strong Welsh influence on the goldfields saw piano competitions take place as early as 1880 and by the turn of the century, Pianoforte was listed as a competition discipline.…
Read MoreW D Hill Gravestone Restoration Unveiling
W D Hill was the founder of the Royal South Street Society. On Monday, 14 November 2016, an event was held for the unveiling and restoration of William Hill’s gravestone…
Read MoreWar, Water Bottles and Song
Lorna Ellis, now 92, started as a young sixteen year old singer at Royal South Street and recalls her time with South Street both as a performer and supporter of…
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