Bob Ballantine interviewed by Rob Willis in the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4805837
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Ballantine, Bob, 1928-2014, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2010
- 2 sound files (ca. 114 min.)
- Series:
- Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Online.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Bob Ballantine talks about his family background; farm life as a child in Northumberland; life in the Army and the continuance of his music over these years; his experiences working on the Blue Streak missile at Woomera and his various other occupations; becoming a champion Darts player; folk festivals.
- Biography/History:
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Bob Ballantine was born in Northumberland in 1928 to a musical family. His father who played the piccolo was recorded by the BBC as part of their collection of traditional musicians. Bob learnt and retained many of the traditional tunes played by his father.
- Notes:
- Recorded on 11 February 2010, at Linton, Vic.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2080 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2010
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