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·  Dr Thomas Wood's new musical work London

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 19 March 1948 p 4 Article

... Dr Thomas Wood's new musical work London Dr Thomas Wood, the noted English - composer and writer on Australian subjects, has completed his first musical work since 1939. It is called "Chanticleer," and will be performed in public for the first time at> the Royal Academy of Music, London, on April ... 52 words

·  DR THOMAS WOOD LORD MAYOR'S GUEST

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 27 May 1944 p 12 Article

... DR THOMAS WOOD LORD MAYOR'S GUEST A gathering of representative citizens zens which filled almost ... afternoon at the invitation of Cr Nettlefold, Lord Mayor, to do honour to Dr Thomas Wood, English author and composer. In addition to the speeches of welcome and Dr Wood's pithy reply, Mr W. Tainsh ... 88 words

·  DR THOMAS WOOD RATIONS HIS BUTTER RATION

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 22 August 1944 p 2 Article

... DR THOMAS WOOD RATIONS HIS BUTTER RATION Dr Thomas Wood is in Australia, but his heart remains in ... must deny, themselves, Dr Wood eats butter on only one day a week. While . he is in Australia he eate butter only on Sundays, Eliciting this from Dr Wood was » matter of chance questioning. It is by ... 223 words

·  DR THOMAS WOOD TELLS A STORY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 9 November 1944 p 3 Article Illustrated

... DR THOMAS WOOD TELLS A STORY By ¡ey HELEN SEAGER [?] Isn't a new story, this story of the old lady in the blitz, but if it is [?]old as often and as well as Dr thomas Wood tells it, it is going to L ... Britain's magnificent re- action to the Luftwaffe and all its rarnrkS Here is how Dr Wood told it once ... 286 words

·  OUR MUSICAL STANDARDS Dr Thomas Wood's Views

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 7 December 1944 p 6 Article

... forces, Dr Thomas Wood, English musician and author, said yesterday. Music for the troops had to be ... OUR MUSICAL STANDARDS Dr Thomas Wood's "Views Everybody who has been with fighting ing men in this ... Music Examinations Board, for the Diploma of the Licentiate of Music, Dr Wood said this was the ... 423 words

·  OLD ELIZABETHAN HOME OF DR THOMAS WOOD.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 29 July 1944 p 12 Article Illustrated

... OLD ELIZABETHAN HOME OF DR THOMAS WOOD, where "Cobbers" was written. ... 11 words

·  DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC. Lectures by Dr. Thomas Wood.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 25 March 1931 p 8 Article

... DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC. Lectures by Dr. Thomas Wood. "Arts other than music, and most of the crafts, have developed gradually and progressively," said Dr. Thomas Wood yesterday, introducing a series ood vestci dnx in ti oduciner i senes of 10 lectures which he ««ill give on music in conjunction «nth ... 258 words

·  BEAUTY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE Dr Thomas Wood's Address

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 1 September 1944 p 5 Article

... BEAUTY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE Dr Thomas Wood's Address It was perhaps 'natural that Dr Thomas Wood, ... Dr Wood said. "Greek is good; Latin is all right; but English gives the most in the shortest ... day-of the blitz, had said: "He will do his worst and we will do our best." And we did. Dr Wood added. ... 343 words

·  NEW BOOKS DR. THOMAS WOOD A Musician's Miscellany

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 26 September 1936 Supplement: Week-End Magazine p 36 Article

... | .iitimmmunMiiiiiMiimiiiitMtmMuiiiiiniiiiuitmfl^^ DR. THOMAS WOOD A Musician's Miscellany True Thomas by Dr Thomas Wood (J ... Melbourne wrote to Dr Wood When you return to Australia you will find yourself canon- ised True Thomas tells us something about the author who has previously kept him- self well in Uie background Dr Wood ... 2438 words

·  TEST AND TELL............ Dr Thomas Wood Gives Us Some Real Lancashire Recipes

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 14 November 1944 p 8 Article

... TEST AND TELL ?»»«.»«*-.-»»» By VESTA JUNIOR Dr Thomas Wood Gives Us Some Real Lancashire JUNIOR "I'll give it a go." ... is how Dr Thomas Wood responded when I asked him if he would say a few kind ... isn't it? "When I think of cooking I go back 30 years to Lancashire. That was FOOD"-and here Dr Wood ... 1028 words

·  "COBBERS" IN THE KUNAI Dr Thomas Wood Back From N G As told by himself in a broadcast over National Stations last night

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 21 August 1944 p 2 Article

... ^COBBERS'' IN THE KUNAI r Dr Thomas Wood Back From N G u As told by himself in a broadcast over National Stations last night I'm back from New Guinea and the north, after some of the most crowded and exciting weeks I've had. I've had the luck to get to Arnhem Land and the Gulf of Car- pentaria, to ... 1379 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 23 May 1944 p 2 Article

... VICE-REGAL Her Excellency Lady Gowrie, attended tended by Miss Ivie Price, left Sydney ney for Melbourne last evening. Mrs Arthur Grenfell and Dr Thomas Wood have left Admiralty House, Sydney. ... 30 words

·  NEW PICTURE OF PRINCESS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 17 April 1948 p 5 Article Illustrated

... NEW HIW PICTURE OF PRINCESS % A CHARMING PICTURE of Princess Margaret taken when she attended the Royal College of Music, London," to hear the Fleet Street Choir give its first performance of Chanticleer, composed by Dr. Thomas Wood, author of Cobbers. (By Airmail). ... 44 words

·  AUTHOR TO TELL AUSTRALIA OF BRITAIN'S WAR EFFORT LONDON, Friday, AAP

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 19 February 1944 p 16 Article

... AUTHOR TO TELL AUSTRALIA OF BRITAIN'S WAR EFFORT LONDON, Friday, AAP Dr Thomas Wood) who is well known for his book "Cobbers," will shortly visit Australia to tell the story of Britain's ... authorities. Dr Wood will visit WA, SA, Darwin, and perhaps New Guinea, then the eastern, States. ... 65 words

·  PASSENGERS BY ORVIETO.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 3 June 1930 p 7 Article Illustrated

... PASSENGERS BY ORVIETO. Two passengers who reached Melbourne by the Orient liner Orvieto yesterday. (Left) Mr. D. F. Bauchop, general manager in New Zealand of Leyland Motors Ltd., who is returning from a short business visit to Great Britain. (Right) Dr. Thomas Wood, who has come to Australia to ... 65 words

·  FUNCTION FOR Y W C A APPEAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 2 September 1944 p 12 Article

... FUNCTION FOR A APPEAL In connection with the YWCA Building Fund Appeal invitations have been issued for a recital by Mr Harold Williams, accompanied by Dr Thomas Wood, at the Century Theatre, at 8.30pm, Sunday. The function will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the war. Speakers will be Sir ... 62 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 5 December 1944 p 2 Article

... VICE-REGAL Her Excellency Lady Dugan, attended tended by Miss Mary Lisle Johnson, addressed members of Canberra Red Cross auxiliary yesterday evening. Dr Thomas Wood has arrived at Government House, Canberra. His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor presided at a meeting of the State Executive ... 52 words

·  EMPIRE DEMONSTRATION

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 23 May 1944 p 8 Article

... EMPIRE DEMONSTRATION The league's 40th annual Empire pire demonstration will be held tomorrow morrow in Melbourne Town Hall at 8. Speakers will be Dame Enid Lyons, MP, Mr Menzies, MP, and Dr Thomas Wood, and there will be an excellent musical programme. Free tickets are available at the league ... 66 words

·  Australian Corvette Back Home from Service Abroad

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 27 May 1944 p 13 Article Illustrated

... «6MAMttUM6»» Xu.M RECEPTION TO DR THOMAS WOOD. Cr T. S. Nettlefold, Lord Mayor, entertained at the Town Holl yesterday in honour of Dr Thomas Wood, noted English author and composer. From left: Mrs Bernard Heinze, the Lord Mayor, Dr Thomas Wood, Professor Bernard Heinze, and Mrs Paul Henry. LADY i GOWRIE SAID ... 263 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 24 May 1944 p 3 Article

... Her Excellency Lady Gowrie, Miss Ivie Price, and Dr Thomas Wood have arrived at Government House. ... 84 words

·  EMPIRE DEMONSTRATION

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 16 May 1944 p 8 Article

... , EMPIRE DEMONSTRATION Fortieth Empire Day demonstration by the Australian Women's National League will be held Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday, May 24, at 8. The Lord Mayor will be chair- man, and speakers will ' be Dame Enid y Lyons, MP, and Dr Thomas Wood. Tickets are free, but seats may be ... 68 words

·  BRITISH COMPOSER.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 8 December 1931 p 5 Article Illustrated

... BRITISH COMPOSER. Dr. D Thomas Wood, examiner in Australia for the Associated Board of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, returned yesterday after a tour of North-west Australia. ... 33 words

·  "COBBERS" TO HELP RED CROSS LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 14 November 1940 p 3 Article

... "COBBERS" TO HELP RED CROSS LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.). AP) Dr. Thomas Wood Is sending to ... will present to the Mitchell Library, Syd- ney, after tile war. (Dr. Thomas Wood, a musician, who I ... it has run through eight editions and created a lasting im- pression In England. Dr. Wood recently ... 172 words

·  FLAGS TO FLY FOR EMPIRE DAY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 24 May 1944 p 16 Article

... Opposition^ leader), Dame Enid Lyons, MP, and Dr Thomas Wood, distinguished English author and ... 114 words

·  "LILLIBULLERO" NOT FOR NEWS SESSION

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 17 May 1944 p 3 Article

... "LILL.IBULLERO" NOT FOR NEWS SESSION SYDNEY, Tues: Recordings of "Lillibullero," a 17th century marching ing song now said to be sweeping England, were played to ABC officials for the first time in Sydney today by Dr Thomas Wood, who rediscovered the tune. It had been suggested that the tune ... 102 words

·  SCOTLAND CLAIMS OUR SONG

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 15 April 1944 p 5 Article

... SCOTLAND CLAIMS OUR (Camberwell). Sir: Dr Thomas Wood says that one suggestion about the origin of the tune of "Waltzing Matilda" is that of "The Jolly Fusilier," or of an American revivalist hymn. In the Weekly Scotsman the Scots claimed the tune as one of theirs; the title and words were given. ... 110 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 16 May 1944 p 3 Article

... United States Women's Army Corps last evening. Dr Thomas Wood has arrived at Admiralty House, ... 120 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 6 June 1944 p 2 Article

... i VICE-REGAL " Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral General and Lady Gowrie entertained tained the United Kingdom and Canadian delegates of the Empire Parliamentary Association at Admir- alty House, Sydney, yesterday after- noon. Her Excellency Lady Gowrie, ac- companied by Dr Thomas Wood, was ... 113 words

·  EASY OPTIMISTS AUTHOR'S VIEW OF AUSTRALIANS But Good Men in a Tight Corner LONDON, March 26.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 28 March 1934 p 7 Article Illustrated

... After travelling In Australia for three years, Dr. Thomas Wood has written "Cobbers," which is ... many shrewd rcflec Dr. IIIOMAS WOOD lions. Dr. Wood says that Australians aro prone to an easy ... the eldest child of easy optim- ism." Dr. Wood asserts. "I would not make the average Australian my ... 165 words

·  DR WOOD CONDUCTS PAPUAN BAND

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 8 July 1944 p 8 Article

... DR WOOD CONDUCTS PAPUAN BAND From ROY MACARTNEY, "Argus" War Correspondent, Somewhere in SW Pacific. While on his tour of New Guinea, Dr Thomas Wood, the noted author and composer, conducted the ... songs for him. Listening intently, Dr Wood wrote down the musical score of many of them, and was ... 138 words

·  British Typhoons Blast German Armour In France

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 9 August 1944 p 9 Article Illustrated

... Davies, Mr Malcolm Uren, Dr Thomas Wood, Group-Capt Rooney, and Squadron-Ldr Murchison. (Dept of Air.) ... King inspecting a rocket-firing Typhoon recently in England. DR WOOD MAKES SOME MORE COBBERS. Dr Thomas Wood, noted English author of "Cobbers," received a royal welcome from the RAAF during his tour of ... 307 words

·  "LILLIBULLERO" AS VICTORY MARCHING SONG

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 11 May 1944 p 12 Article

... blazes up again to kindle the fires of loyalty, and once more lead to victory," said Dr A. E. Floyd, organist of St Paul's Cathedral, referring yesterday to the suggestion by 'Dr Thomas Wood, visiting ... Berlin. Dr Wood had said that the famous 16th century marching song, with new words by Eric ... 161 words

·  Royal Philharmonic composition prizes

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 12 July 1947 p 8 Article

... Royal Philharmonic composition prizes Dr Thomas Wood, chairman of the "Royal Philharmonic Society, who is well known in Australia, and Mrs Wood, have 'founded, in its name, six prizes for composi- tion, lo be known as Royal Phil- harmonic Society Prizes, one of which will be awarded annually after ... 153 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 3 November 1944 p 2 Article

... Monday will be Dr Thomas Wood. Mr Herbert Davis has been elected president of Melbourne Music Club in succession to the late Dr James F. Rudall. Mr Ernest Thompson has been elected vice-president. Mr ... 134 words

·  BROADCASTING

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 19 September 1941 p 2 Article

... anrnged bv Dr Thomas Wood-introducing Sir Hugh Allen Sir Adrlnn Boult and Dr Malcolm Sargent Concert from ... 160 words

·  LATIN OR NATIVE?

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 8 December 1939 p 2 Article

... LATIN OR NATIVE? Yours, RUTH. we any students of aboriginal lore Sinai loie and language who can give : the authentic name of the great treeless plain less p'ain skirting the Australian allan Bight? = Vailous vvrlteis including Dr Thomas Wood, Challes Holmes and William Hat- field use the name ... 179 words

·  THE WRONG EDMUND

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 1 August 1944 p 6 Article

... THE WRONG RANDALL Sir: I was interested to read in THE ARGUS of Saturday of the damage caused by a "robomb" to the house of Dr Thomas Wood at Bures, in Suffolk. Your correspon- dent, however, has apparently con- tused Edmund, King of Wessex, and Bretwalda, or Overlord, of England, with Edmund the ... 124 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 25 May 1944 p 2 Article

... PERSONAL I Dr Thomas Wood will be given a reception by Cr Nettlefold, Lord Mayor, tomorrow afternoon, at 4, in the Town Hall. Speakers will be Mr , Mensies, leader of the Federal Op- position; Mr Hyland, Chief Secretary ; (representing the State Govern- ment). Judge Book, and Prof Ber- nard ... 162 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 7 June 1944 p 2 Article

... I VICE-REGAL His Excellency the Governor-General General (Lord Gowrie) received Commander Warren Atherton and other representatives of the Ameri- can Legion at Admiralty House, Syd- ney. Dr Thomas Wood has left Admiralty House, Sydney. His Excellency the Governor re- ceived the following calls at ... 145 words

·  VICE-REGAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 30 May 1944 p 2 Article

... VICEREGAL Her Excellency "Lady Gowrie, attended tended by Miss Ivie Price, visited various branches of the Red Cross and the Australian Comforts Fund Leave Club in Launceston yesterday morning. In the evening Her Excel- lency met representatives of women's voluntary organisations. Dr Thomas Wood ... 136 words

·  Australian Cargo Ship Launched at Williamstown

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 24 April 1944 p 7 Article Illustrated

... Australian Cargo Ship Launched at Williamstown DR THOMAS WOOD, famous English musician and author, hor, who arrived in Melbourne yesterday from Perth. He went on to Canberra the same day. LAUNCHING OF 10,000-TON CARGO SHIP AT WILLIAMSTOWN. The /'River Loddon" sliding into the water at her official ... 190 words

·  MELBOURNE ARTIST NOW FRSA

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 16 January 1950 p 8 Article

... Several of her portraits, including one of Dr Thomas Wood, are in London. Miss Paterson paints ... 163 words

·  IDEALS FOR CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRAS Dr Wood Explains

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 6 May 1944 p 10 Article

... children, but should not be encouraged merely as a social stunt, Dr Thomas Wood, noted composer and author, ... IDEALS FOR CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRAS Dr Wood Explains CANBERRA, Friday: A children's orchestra for ... great interest in school orches- tras and in percussion bands for very young children. Dr Wood, who ... 233 words

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·  PRINCESS HEARS "A TALE FOR SINGING" London

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 9 April 1948 p 4 Article

... which filled the Duke's Hall of the Royal College of Music. The composer of the music is Dr Thomas Wood, author of several books on Australia, notably Cob- bers. It is his first musical work since 1939. ... finally the musical version was rendered by the Fleet Street Choir, conducted by Mr T. B. Lawrence. Dr ... 213 words

·  MANNERS OF PARLIAMENT

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 6 December 1944 p 6 Article

... citizen. In his friendly book Cobbers, Dr Thomas Wood wrote: "Regret is uppermost in my mind when I ... anachron- ism or an invention of the capital ist. Rev Dr) C. N. BUTTON (Bal larat). ... 226 words

·  At the Swearing-in of the Acting Governor-General

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 12 September 1944 p 11 Article Illustrated

... Customs; Senator Cameron, Minister for Aircraft Produc- tion; and Dr Thomas Wood. NURSES IN NORTHERN ... to Prime Minister; Mrs D. Davidson, General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander mander Allied Land Forces ... 223 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 19 April 1944 p 2 Article

... Executive and War Cabinet today. Dr Thomas Wood, distinguished English author and composer, will leave ... appointed chairman of the Mel- bourne division of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Dr H. ... 246 words

·  The Services Cast Their Votes

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 21 August 1944 p 9 Article Illustrated

... Church, Coburg, on Saturday. "COBBERS" AUTHOR BACK FROM "UP NORTH." Dr Thomas Wood, noted author of ... 238 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 29 May 1944 p 2 Article

... Town Hall tomorrow at 3pm. Dr Thomas Wood has left Govern- ment House. Archbishop Mannix and Rev G. ... 237 words

·  FAILURE OF OPEN AIR CONCERTS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 5 January 1943 p 6 Article

... FAILURE OF OPEN AIR CONCERTS With the failure of last Saturday's open-air concert at Kooyong tennis stadium many controversies have arisen about the suitability of such concerts, and about Melbourne weather in general. One of our well-known visitors, Dr Thomas Wood, had some comment to make about ... 201 words

·  FIVE YEARS OF WAR YWCA Gathering

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 4 September 1944 p 6 Article

... in one group of songs the audience joined in. Dr Thomas Wood was accompanist, and in addition to ... war. "We need your friendliness, your comradeship," was Dr Thomas Wood's summing up of the mood In ... 244 words

·  "COBBER" WOOD IS DEAD He was a good friend

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 21 November 1950 p 6 Article

... "COBBER" WOOD IS DEAD He was a good friend Australia has lost one of its best champions— Dr. Thomas Wood, the author of "Cobbers." Dr. Wood Avas an Eng- lish intellectual who made a hobby of Australia. Son of a master mariner, he yearned to go to sea, but, rejected by the Navy in 1914 because of ... 303 words

·  OLD VIRTUES NEEDED TO BUILD BETTER WORLD

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 25 September 1944 p 4 Article

... OLD VIRTUES NEEDED TO BUILD BETTER WORLD Dr Thomas Wood, author of "Cobbers," bers," went to sea with his father when he was nine. It happened in this way. In those days they thought Dr Wood might go blind, and in his own words, "If they'd codcllçd me I might have done; but goinsc to sea did the ... 280 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 7 December 1944 p 2 Article

... PERSONAL Mr Dedman, Minister for War Organisation ganisation of Industry will visit Adelaide early next week. Dr Thomas Wood, who arrived from Canberra on Tuesday night on his way to Adelaide and ... Royal Schools of Music in Britain, Dr Wood is conducting examinations in Aus- tralia. Other guests ... 245 words

·  Prizes for poets and composers

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 18 February 1950 p 11 Article

... the fes- tival. The prize winner will be selec- ted by the following panel of judges: Dr. Arthur Bliss, Dr. John Ireland, Dr. Thomas Wood, Mr. Eric Oundell, Mr. Constant Lambert. It is hoped that it ... 312 words

·  EMPIRE CONCERT AT TOWN HALL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 26 May 1944 p 8 Article Illustrated

... Mayoress), Mr J>D, G. Medley and Mrs Medley, Dr Thomas Wood, Pro- fessor and Mrs Bernard Heinze, Mrs Paul ... Albert Hall, London, and^wnich was'at- tended by the Queen. Thomas Mat- thews"/ violinist; Eileen ... 265 words

·  Britons and Australians Subscribe to Victory Appeals

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 30 October 1944 p 9 Article Illustrated

... taken by Dr Thomas Wood, whose article on page 2 gives an appealing description of how the little ... 275 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 20 November 1944 p 2 Article

... of Commerce this afternoon a'3 Menzies Hotel. Dr Thomas Wood, who is acting asj visiting examiner ... 319 words

·  PETER SIMPLE'S POSERS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 8 April 1944 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine p 6 Article

... 1854 at: London; Wallan; Bris- bane? 4. Dr Thomas Wood, ' author of Cobbers, reported to be paying a ... 294 words

·  "COBBERS" HAS A SEQUEL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 11 January 1941 p 8 Article

... "COBBERS" HAS A SEQUEL That vigorous and eloquent friend of Australians, Dr. Thomas Wood, author ... included. The war has helped us to discover, through "Cobbers Campaigning," a more serious Thomas Wood ... pressions of a Canadian tour are given, too. Dr. Wood is a first-rate reporter and a born ... 410 words

·  SPIRIT OF "OLD SWEATS" STILL ALIVE Racy Address By "Cobbers" Author

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 30 August 1944 p 4 Article

... days of peace as in the days of war, Dr Thomas Wood, author of Cobbers,. told a large audience at a Legacy Club luncheon yesterday. Dr Wood, who arrived from Eng- land in April and fecently returned ... was in ships of the RAN, and talked to thousands of troops," said Dr Wood. "I told them of that ... 447 words

·  MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA. DR. WOOD'S IMPRESSIONS. Australia's Traditional Songs.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 27 March 1931 p 9 Article

... Australian songs?" Dr. Thomas Wood asked W ood n keel in the course of an interview in which ho had ... Attstialia and other part» o£ the Em pire " Dr Wood »s question ibont «^ustrahau songs aiose from ... oi Nelson "Whenevei I hi\e tnlkel hen ««nth people m authoritt ' Dr Wood «ml I line mged tint the ... 590 words

·  Sir Louis Bussau Returns:: Dr. Wood in New Role

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 16 November 1944 p 9 Article Illustrated

... Lady Bussau. MUSIC EXAMINERS AT WORK. Mr J. A. Steele (left) and Dr Thomas Wood, co examiners for ... Sir Louis Bussau Returns :: Dr. Wood in New Role WELCOMED BY PREMIER. Sir Louis Bussau, who has ... (NSW secretary), Robert Wood (WA), and Mr R. Mwnard (NSW president). ... 392 words

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·  SAYS WE ARE NOW ASKING QUESTIONS Dr Wood's Impressions

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 15 January 1945 p 4 Article

... SAYS WE ARE NOW ASKING QUESTIONS Dr Wood's Impressions PERTH, Sun: "Perhaps my outstanding standing impression of my visit to Australia is that Australia as a nation is maturing," Dr. Thomas Wood ... he was the first examiner, Dr Wood said: "The standard is high, and it must be higher for that ... 468 words

·  ENGLISH "HIT" TUNE OF 1688 REVIVED May Become Song of Victory

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Wednesday 10 May 1944 p 4 Article

... ENGLISH "HIT" TUNE OF 1688 REVIVED May Become Song of Victory Dr Thomas Wood, eminent English I composer and author, predicted yesterday terday that the old marching song "Lillibulero," which swept ... never had so slight a thing so great an effect." Dr Wood, who is making his second sojourn in ... 421 words

·  MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA. Individual Standard High.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 8 December 1931 p 10 Article

... examiner for the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal l.ot d College of Music, London, Dr. Thomas Wood ii mai in Holbourne vestculei In the 1« AI s Citlnj on his hornets iid tot it,o Dr Wroel will ... mush i! eebie mon in \u«triln Dr W tod «nd tint on the whole it w is Indi uni he in« ploi-cd to «e c «o ... 407 words

·  BROADCASTING NATIONAL STATIONS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 1 March 1941 p 2 Article

... BROADCASTING I NATIONAL STATIONS Dr. Dr Thomas Wood will broadcast a 'Message to Australia" at 615 to-night from the B.B.C., over 3AR News sessions sions will be heard at 6.45 a.m., 7.45, 7 45, 12 50 p m , 1 35, 4 15, 7, and 11. At 9 15 am, Dr E Banton will present "Musi- cal Interpretation ... 361 words

·  BROADCASTING NATIONAL STATIONS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 1 February 1941 p 2 Article

... 30, 'The Pied Pipei" pantomime will be presented Dr Thomas Wood will broadcast a message to Aus- ... of Europe" is the title of the national talk by Dr Margot Hentz at 8 45 Descriptions of Mentone races ... 332 words

·  PERSONAL

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 26 August 1944 p 2 Article

... PERSONAL Mr Dunstan, Premier, will return to Melbourne tomorrow from Canberra, where he attended the Premiers' Conference. Dr Thomas Wood, who recently re- turned from a tour of New Guinea and North ... re- turning to Melbourne on Monday. Dr John Mullany, lecturer in ana- tomy at the University of ... 416 words

·  FRENCH CELEBRATE RISE OF PARIS Ceremony At Joan of Arc Statue

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 26 August 1944 p 12 Article

... British visitors, including Dr Thomas Wood, and Miss Marjorie Lawrence and Miss Marie Burke, were ... 415 words

·  WARTIME ENGLAND STILL MERRY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 18 September 1944 p 3 Article

... competently, cheerfully content, Dr Thomas Wood, author cf Cobbers, said in a national broadcast on ... long time. "But, mind you," Dr Wood added, "we want nobody's pity. Sympathy, yes; and for the help ... were on-well, well, well, well!" Dr Wood said that there was a reason for all this. England was a ... 623 words

·  Australian Classic "Robbery Under Arms "

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 11 January 1947 p 13 Article

... Australian Classic c "Robbery Under Arms —A.L.B. NEWS comes from London that Dr Thomas Wood, of ... For this reason Dr Wood must be left largely to his. own devices in making his subject live in the ... writing name made identification difficult, or be- cause of his natural shyness, Mr Thomas Alexander ... 750 words

·  IN THE CHURCHES GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP SERVICES

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 4 November 1944 p 7 Article

... George's Church of England. West Footscray, at 3pm tomorrow. Dr Thomas Wood will be the speaker, and ... Dewey, "With Christ in India"; 7 pm, Rev Prin A. H. Wood, MLC Old Collegians' service, "How Should Our ... Ham, Rev C. Mervyn Plumb; 7pm, Dr Greta Hort, "Modern Mystics." Cairns Memorial Presbyterian Church, ... 590 words

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·  DUAL MISSION OF "COBBERS" AUTHOR Hopes to Write New Book on Australia

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 24 April 1944 p 2 Article

... it was raining dismally when Dr Thomas Wood, eminent English musician, author of "Cobbers," and ... unofficially, and as my- self," said Dr Wood, "to do what I can to tell what Great Britain has done ... can get in-all over it. I expect to be here for at least a year." VISIT HAS DUAL PURPOSE Dr Wood ... 871 words

·  DEFENCE OF CALAIS SAVED THE WORLD Gallantry of English Rifle Brigade

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 25 May 1944 p 2 Article

... told by Dr Thomas Wood, English author and composer, to an audience which filled Mel- bourne Town ... 1940," Dr Wood said. "It may be news to you. I do not know; but I will tell you as simply as I can ... make for and Calais was the second, Dr Wood said. Dunkirk was the one which most of the Army could get ... 823 words

·  SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1944 DUNKIRK IN REVERSE

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 27 May 1944 p 2 Article

... humanity. The evacuation was only one part of their splendid epic. In his recent address Dr. Thomas Wood recounted a less known chapter of that heroic story: the gallantry of the rifle brigade that held ... 623 words

·  TWO WARS TO WIN BEFORE PEACE Job For All Hands

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 6 November 1944 p 2 Article

... TWO WARS TO WIN BEFORE PEACE Job For All Hands Dr. Thomas Wood, who needs no introduction, told ... with a moral, but it lost nothing by that when told by Dr. Wood. To quote him: "It's about New ... and medical stores be dropped for us? We are sick and we are starving.' " Dr Wood then told how the ... 752 words

·  The Life of Melbourne DOCTOR TO WED:: GUEST SPEAKER:: ART SHOWS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 8 March 1949 p 8 Article Illustrated

... when she received an airmail letter from Dr Thomas Wood-of Cobbers fame-ordering one of her Aus- ... about marriage on Wednesday of Miss Jeanette Mitchell, who trained at the Royal Melbourne, and Dr ... Menzies Hotel. THE pair leave for England in May, where Dr Allen will continue his studies for ... 852 words

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·  AS OTHERS SEE US

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 2 June 1934 p 9 Article

... "Cobbers," by Dr. Thomas Wood (London: Oxford University sity Press): 11/3. Despite Its whimsical title, Mr. ... been better for him to rely upon the attraction of his naturally terse and vivid style. Dr. Thomas ... describes it with much greater zest. Dr. Wood has a charming style, which is at once colloquial and ... 1487 words

·  State DECORATIVE KAY FRANCIS Costumes on Parade

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 14 June 1937 p 3 Article Illustrated

... composers. The contrapuntal arrangement of "Waltzing Matilda," made by Dr. Thomas Wood on his recent ... something more than a musical joke. The choir also sang Dr. Floyd's setting of "Rock of Ages," and a battle-song by Dr. Cyril Jenkins, the English composer living In Melbourne. The old choristers among the ... 979 words

·  ARTS CENTRE ON WIRTH'S PARK SITE Huge Petition To Chief Secretary

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Friday 10 November 1944 p 5 Article

... efforts, will hold all these things the peti- tioners seek, only architects and planners can tell." Dr Thomas Wood said: "By any standards at all, this list of signa- tures and these arguments are im- ... 784 words

·  SOME GOOD STORIES OF BRITAIN'S V-E DAY BURES (Suffolk), V-E Day.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 7 June 1945 p 2 Article

... Day; so I went to Bures in Suffolk. Bures is where Dr Thomas Wood wrote Cobbers, the book in which he ... 927 words

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·  "GIVE AND BE GLAD"

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Monday 30 October 1944 p 2 Article

... "GIVE AND BE GLAD" By DR THOMAS WOOD There it no moral in these tales of mine. But you might like to know about them. . This all took place a year ago and more, In England, where I come from -and In my own part of England: the village of Bures, which Is half in Essex and half in Suffolk, 60 miles ... 1241 words

·  Canberra Commentary: IN MELBOURNE "Come, Fill the Cup..."

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 15 April 1944 p 9 Article Illustrated

... was in a sense rediscovered by Dr Thomas Wood when he visited Australia 12 years ago. He found it at ... arrival in Perth the other day, Dr Wood was asked for his opinion of "Advance, Australia Fair" as a na- ... Cobbers Dr Wood had a gentle dig at "Victorian dignity," and went on to say, "The old roaring ... 2463 words

·  CAROLS AND MADRIGALS

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 20 December 1945 p 8 Article

... CAROLS AND MADRIGALS Dr Thomas Wood's arrangement of "Waltzing Matilda" was first favourite ourite with the audience at the Association sociation of Music Teachers of Vic- toria quarterly meeting ... Singers-Mavis Lancaster, Elsa Haas, Dorothy Miller, Blanche Wood, Keith Macartney, and Prank Wilson. Because ... 107 words

·  BOOKS FOR THE TIMESD (CONTINUED) WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF BOOKS THAT WILL LIVE LITERATURE DURING 1934

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 8 December 1934 p 15 Article Illustrated

... Gilruth) are outstanding travel books, with ' Cob beis," by Dr Thomas Wood written after a long tom ... Kejcs, and ' The Romance of Lnbrntlor ' (Sir Wilfrid Grenfell) Dr Halliday Suther- land, authoi of ... is a Scottish boy with a great capacity for getting into mischief "The Romance of Englneeilng," by Dr ... 3333 words

·  BROADCASTING TODAY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 19 August 1944 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides

... Honour-Dr Thomas Wood. 8: Enjoyment of Music. 9.18: Man Born to be King. 10.3: Solos from Oratorio, ... Today, by Dr N. Mlcklem. 4: Music Lover's Hour, with Dr A. E. Floyd. 5: Valda Johnstone, piano. 6.5: ... 328 words

·  BROADCASTING TODAY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 16 September 1944 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides

... Club. 9.45: Dr Thomas Wood. 10: Henry Hall and his Orchestra. 10.30: Close. 3LO: News: 12.30, 6, 7, ... Lovers' Hour. 5 20: Rita Miller, soprano. 6.30: Adven- tures in Music. 7: Wesley Church; preacher, Dr J. ... 331 words

·  MOVEMENTS IN MUSIC Wood's "Chanticleer"

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 29 May 1948 p 22 Article

... MOVEMENTS IN MUSIC Wood's D.O'S. READERS, no doubt, will be interested to learn that Dr Thomas ... Fleet Street Choir under T. B. Lawrence. "Chanticleer," the first work to be written by Dr Wood since ... dramatically," "slow: mys- tical," "joyfully," &c. A further way in which Dr Wood helps the singers, ... 474 words

·  BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 15 April 1944 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides

... Adventures la Drama. 7.45: Guest of Honour. Dr. Thomas Wood. 8: The Oreen Goddess, ? play by ... 224 words

·  BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES TODAY

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 4 November 1944 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides

... Speaks Dr. Thomas Wood. 10: Music by Eric Coates, BBC feature. 3LO: News: 12.30, 6, 7, 11. 10.20: Cur- ... 485 words