Bill Kearney
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Jump to navigationJump to searchBill Kearney, Bulart, Vic provided details of some of the Australian tunes in this archive.
He was interviewed by:
- Alan Musgrove in November 2004, [1], Bill Kearney born 1923 in Hamilton, talks about growing up in 'Connerwirricoo'; his grandfather coming out to Australia in 1840's, he was the curator of the Melbourne gardens; the Pendale home; going to the local school; leaving school at the age of 14 and working on the farm; buying and running the farm; his uncle playing the accordion and violin; the accordion being left to him; playing the mouth organ; his Army service for four and a half years; describes his days in Melbourne, whilst in the army; marrying in 1954 and having 4 children; playing for Wool shed dances, Christmas and windups for schools; never reading music, only playing 'by ear'; still playing for dances at Senior Citizens and dances and enjoying it.
- Alan Musgrove in November 2004, [2], Max Rees, Bill Kearney, Jim Napier and Alan Musgrove performing at the Victoria Valley Old Time Dance.
