YOUNG BAND LEADER.
«»»? ?£ Ch , arl « Stanton, the band leader with the Young Australian Boys' Band and Revue wae selected to lead the pageant which marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge immediately Mr Jack Lang had cut the piece of ribbon at the official opening. This, lad was thus the first cit.zen to cross that world-famed structure. He also led the parade of the Duke of Gloucester's official procession through Sydney, and he was personally congratulated by His Royal Highness on his • smartness and military bearing. Charles Stanton was then onlv eight years of age. Since then he has" visited South Africa. Rhodesia and London and other overseas countries, and he will be seen in action when the young Australians commence their revue and band season at Hw Majesty s Theatre, next Thursdav. Hooking arrangements are advertised The party this afternoon visited the Auckland Hospital, where they delighted the patients, particularly the children
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 37, 14 February 1939, Page 8
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152YOUNG BAND LEADER. Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 37, 14 February 1939, Page 8
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