This is the earliest photograph of the Rockhampton Pipe Band
taken in 1936, four years after the official beginning. Seen
here is the originator to the Rockhampton Pipe Band , Pipe Major, Charles Duncan, also the Mayor Mr J.J. Jefferies, who was also
trustee for the Rockhampton Pipe Band, (from 1943-1952) Mr R.W.
Evans was Rockhamptons Mayor from 1936-1943.
Back
Row: A.Bertram, J.MacMurtrie (Pipe Sergeant), T Harkness
Second Row: N. Duncan, J. Alexander, D. MacKay, M. Underhill,
H.J. Bird, A. Menzies
Front Row: (standing) J.Harvey, (Sergt. drummer), T. Lee (Patron),
J.J Jefferies (trustee), C. Duncan (Pipe Major), H.J. Bird
(President), J. Spence (Secretary), standing G. Fox
(Photo courtesy of the John Okley Library, Brisbane)
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