Guide to the Stuart Peters collection of vocal music

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MUS Peters

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: 4 July 2022

Collection Summary

Title
Stuart Peters collection of vocal music
Date Range
1920 - 1950
Collection Number
MUS Peters
Extent
253 items (253 scores)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Printed Collections

Introduction

Scope and Contents

A collection of music scores, letters and newspaper cuttings. The printed music is mainly Scottish songs for chorus or part songs, with some of the music by James Brash inscribed to his friend A Stuart Peters. Many of the music items are inscribed with the collectors name and some of the letters and handwriten notes refer to musical performances for broadcasting on radio.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1437154).

Preferred Citation

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title of score], Stuart Peters collection of vocal music, National Library of Australia, MUS Peters, [item number(s)]'.

Item Descriptions

Songs of Scotland, (Melbourne: Allan & Co.), n.d. (Item 1) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

The Australian Music Books, No. 58.

39 works by various composers.

Plate no.: A. & Co. (B. 68).

Albert's dance folio, (Sydney: J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.), 1942 (Item 2) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 16.

12 works by various composers.

Contents: "Nellie Kelly I love you - Waltz", "Down Ev'ry Street - Foxtrot", "It's a Great Day for the Irish - Quickstep", "Every Time I look at You - Waltz", "I'm Stepping Out with Memory - Slow Foxtrot", "A U R O R A - Quickstep", "Viva Roosevelt! - Conga", "Can't get Indiana off my Mind - Foxtrot", "If I should Fall in Love Again - Waltz", "Down Argentina Way - Rhumba Foxtrot", "Does She Love Me - Quickstep", and "I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi - Foxtrot".

Also held at NLA under: "MUSN m 786 - 20994 A333" and "Mus Fitzmaurice 769".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Ho-ro, mo nighean donn bhoideach, old highland melody translator Profr. Blackie, n.d. (Item 3) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Manuscript.

"Words translated from the Gaelic by Profr. Blackie".

"S. S. Book 10/60".

When Britain really ruled the waves: from Iolanthe, composer Arthur Sullivan, 1947 (Item 4) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Stuart Peters manuscript copy.

Includes John Stewart's copies (4 pages) of lyrics for "When Britain Really Rul'd the Waves" from dates: 11-8-47 and 23-8-47.

Drink to me only: old English melody arranged for baritone solo with vocal accompaniment, arranger Edward Branscombe (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd.), 1926 (Item 5) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 147. Paling's Edition of Part-Music".

Plate no.: W. H. P. & Co. 1414.

The blue bells of Scotland, composer George E. Vincent (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 6) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 65. Paling's Edition of Part Music.

For mixed voices (SATB).

Plate no.: 1085.

In absence, composer Dudley Buck (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 7) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Op. 55. No. 2.

No. 15. Paling's Edition of Part-Music.

Plate no.: 22.

Just plain folks, composer Maurice Stonehill (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Prop. Ltd.), 1901 (Item 8a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 197.

"Popular Sixpenny Edition".

"Words and music by Maurice Stonehill".

NLA's copy has handwritten inscription inside front cover.

Plate no.: Not listed.

You taught me how to love you, now teach me to forget, composer George W. Meyer, lyricist Jack Drislane (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Prop. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 8b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Popular Sixpenny Edition".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The old rustic bridge by the mill: song and chorus, composer Joseph P. Skelly, n.d. (Item 8c) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung with the Greatest Success by all the Principal Minstrel & Concert Troupes".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Old folks at home: solo & chorus, arranger William Edis (London: W. Paxton & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 8d) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by the Christy Minstrels".

"New Edition with Tonic Sol-Fa".

Plate no.: 8611. M. B.

When Irish eyes are smiling, composer Ernest R. Ball, lyricists Chauncey Olcott & Geo. Graff Jr. (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Pty. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 8e) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Includes tonic sol-fa notation".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Port o' Sydney: song (for baritone), composer James Brash, lyricist W. A. Tarnish (Sydney: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 9) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "to my friend a. Stuart Peters esq. with the compliments kind regards. 11/02/24" handwritten on the front cover [from the composer?].

NLA's copy includes John Stewart's copy (1 page) of the lyrics to "Port O' Sydney" in Key "F".

Includes lyrics on the inside of the cover.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Jennie's bawbee, composer James Brash, n.d. (Item 10a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a photocopy of handwritten copy.

Jennie's bawbee, composer James Brash, n.d. (Item 10b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a photocopy of handwritten copy.

Jennie's bawbee, composer James Brash, n.d. (Item 10c) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a photocopy of handwritten copy.

John Anderson, my jo: arranged for part song, arranger James Brash, lyricist [Robert] Burns, n.d. (Item 11a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has Stuart Peters stamp on front page.

NLA's copy is cropped to 26.5cm long.

John Anderson, my jo: arranged for part song, arranger James Brash, lyricist [Robert] Burns, 1926 (Item 11b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is dated 13-3-26.

Sirs! your toast: the celebrated song of the toreador from Bizet's opera carmen, composer Georges Bizet arranger Henry Hersee (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Pty. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 12) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1 in E".

"English version by Henry Hersee".

Plate no.: B. 4678.

Nazareth: sacred song, composer Charles Gounod (London: W. Paxton & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 13) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"New Edition with Tonic Sol-fa".

Plate no.: 1259.

Love me to-night: duet, composer Rudolf Friml, lyricist W. H. Post & Brian Hooker (Sydney: J. Albert & Son), 1926 (Item 14) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Introduced in J. C. Williamson Ltd. Presentation The Vagabond King. A Musical Dramatization of Justin Huntly McCarthy's Great Play, 'If I were King'".

"With Bishaw Ukulele Arrangement Tozer".

"Katherine and Villon" duet.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The volunteers organist: descriptive song, composer Henry Lamb, lyricist M. B. Glenroy (D. Davis & Co. Music Publishers), n.d. (Item 15) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: Not listed.

Comin' in on a wing and a prayer, composer Jimmy McHugh, lyricist Harold Adamson (Sydney: J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 16) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Gladys Moncrieff".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Galway bay, composer Arthur Colahan (Sydney: D. Davis & Co. Pty. Ltd.), 1947 (Item 17) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "To Mrs. White, for being so good & for the party. Teddy Bean".

"Recorded by Bing Crosby on Decca Records".

"Featured by Tod. Hilton on the Tivoli Circuit".

Plate no.: Not listed.

20 favourite & war-time camp songs, (Sydney: The Sterling Music Publishing Co.), 1939 (Item 18) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

20 works composed by various composers.

Contents: "Show Me The Way To Go Home", "I'll Be Getting Along", "I'm Happy When I'm Hiking", "Red Sails in the Sunset", "Gentlemen the King", "Back Again To Happy-Go-Lucky Days", "Old Father Thames", "Smile When You Say Goodbye", "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", "The Fleet's in Port Again", "The March of the Grenadiers", "A Little Dash of Dublin", "Who's Been Polishing the Sun", "Give Yourself A Pat On The Back", "Harbour Lights", "Did Your Mother Come From Ireland", "He Was A Handsome Young Soldier", "Just An Echo In The Valley", "Underneath The Arches", and "The More We Are Together".

A paradise for two, composer James. W. Tate, lyricist Clifford Harris and Valentine (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), n.d. (Item 19) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Miss Gladys Moncrieff and Robert Chisholm in the Daly Theatre Success The Maid of the Mountains. Produced by Geo. A. Highland".

"Successfully Sung in J. C. Williamson Ltd. Production".

NLA's copy includes a manuscript copy of "A Paradise for Two".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Sheard's comic annual: for 1889, (London: C. Sheard & Co.), 1889 (Item 20) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Each Song Complete with Words and Pianoforte Accompaniments".

15 works by various composers.

Contents: "Answers to Correspondents", "It was Gone", "Clara Nolan's Ball", "I Like It I Do", "P's & Q's", "The Gutta Percha Girl", "O'Grady the Tailor", "Mrs. Phelan's Child", "Still Alive & Kicking O", "Airey Ann", "Petticoat Rule", "Just to Pay our Respects to Maguiness", "Something Like It", "The Chips That Never Returned", and "Parody on 'Queen of My Heart'".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Rocked in the cradle of the deep song, composer Joseph Philip Knight poetry by Mrs. Willard (London: W. Morley & Co.), n.d. (Item 21) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"F. Compass A to C".

Plate no.: W. M. & Co. 2379.

Watchman! what of the night?: duet, composer James Sarjeant (London: Boosey & Co.), 1905 (Item 22) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1 in F".

Words by anonymous.

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: H. 5574.

Molly brannigan: old Irish melody, the words traditional, arranger Charles Villiers Stanford (London: Boosey & Co.), 1903 (Item 23) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Mr. Plunket Greene".

"No. 1. in E♭".

"From Miss Honoria Galwey's Collection of Old Irish Melodies".

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters, Willoughby, N.S.W., June 1925" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: H. 6267.

If I loved you: the theatre guild presents carousel, composer Richard Rodgers, lyricist Oscar Hammerstein 2nd (New York: Williamson Music, Inc.), 1932 (Item 24) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"directed by Rouben Mamoulian", "dances by Agnes De Mille" and "production under the supervision of Lawrence Langner & Theresa Helburn".

Plate no.: 587-4.

Sea fever: song with pianoforte accompaniment, composer John Ireland, lyricist John Masefield (London: Augener Ltd.), 1915 (Item 25) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters, Willoughby N.S.W., June 1925" handwritten on the front cover.

"Chelsea: October 1913".

"2, in F minor".

Plate no.: 14918.

The rose: jubilee song book, (Paris: Boosey & Co. Limited), 1935 (Item 26) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

8 works by various composers.

Contents: "Land of Hope and Glory" (Plate no.: H. 3700.); "Love's Old Sweet Song" (Plate no.: H. 13995.); "Glorious Devon" (Plate no.: H. 4726.); "Friend O' Mine" (Plate no.: H. 8074.); "Up from Somerset" (Plate no.: 7980.); "When You Come Home" (Plate no.: 7567.); "In an Old-Fashioned Town" (Plate no.: H. 8292.); and "Drake Goes West" (H. 6619.).

Music Publisher Number: H14243.

Spring song minuet in G: duet or two part chorus, composer Ludwig van Beethoven, lyricist and adapter Nicholas Douty (Place of publication not listed: Theo. Presser Co.), 1919 (Item 27) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is page 446 pasted inside a score with cover handwritten by Stuart Peters.

Front cover has "A. Stuart Peters, [Willoughby?] N.S.W. Sept. 1924".

The road to the isles: a tramping song, arranger Patuffa Kennedy-Fraser, lyricist Kenneth Macleod (London: Boosey & Co.), 1917 (Item 28) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is dated 1928 by Stuart Peters.

"Songs of the Hebrides".

Includes two passages on the last page titled "Appreciations" written by Ernest Newman and Granville Bantock.

NLA's copy has an added title page that features an illustration of Dr Kenneth Macleod taken from the Bulletin.

"To an air played by Malcolm Johnson, barra, on the chanter; arranged for Voice and Harp (or Piano) by Patuffa Kennedy-Fraser".

Plate no.: H. 9237.

Down in the quarry where the bluebells grow, composer Will Fyffe (London: B. Feldman & Co.), 1926 (Item 29) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 1667.

"Professional Copy".

Includes passage about "Feldmanism" on the back.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The celebrated gendarmes' duet from "Geneviève de Brabant": no. 2. in F for tenor & baritone, composer Jacques Offenbach, lyricist Henry Brougham Farnie (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 30) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"As sung by Mr. Ivor Foster and Mr. Harry Dearth".

NLA's copy includes two loose pages of handwritten lyrics.

NLA's copy cropped to 31cm long.

NLA's copy has "Kandos, N.S.W. July 1915.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Francis & Day's 2nd album of Harry Lauder's popular songs, (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), 1909 (Item 31) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

17 works by various composers and lyricists.

NLA's copy includes one printed sheet of lyrics and two handwritten sheets of lyrics from "We Parted on the Shore".

Plate no.: F. & D. 11813.

Sweet Genevieve, composer Henry Tucker, lyricist George Cooper (Place of publication not listed: Wickins & Co.), n.d. (Item 32a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

From [Wickins Grosvenor College Albums].

Plate no.: Wickins & Co. 2480.

The village blacksmith, composer [Willoughby Hunter Weiss?], lyricist Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Place of publication not listed: Wickins & Co.), n.d. (Item 32b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

From [Wickins Grosvenor College Albums].

Plate no.: 2447.

Shells of ocean, composer John William Cherry, lyricist J. W. Lake (Place of publication not listed: Wickins & Co.), n.d. (Item 32c) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

From [Wickins Grosvenor College Albums].

Plate no.: 2470.

The good Rhein wine, composer John Gray (Place of publication not listed: Wickins & Co.), n.d. (Item 32d) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

From [Wickins Grosvenor College Albums].

Plate no.: 2206.

Melodious Scotland (part 6): songs and ballad of the north, arranger Alfred Moffat (London: George Newnes Ltd.), n.d. (Item 33) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Part 6.

10 works by various composers, arranged by Alfred Moffat.

Contents: "The Silver Moon my Mistress is", "The Bonnie Earl o' Moray", "The Winter is Past", "Behave yoursel' before Folk", "Bonnie Annie", "Happy we are a' thegither", "O gin I were a Baron's Heir", "Duncan Gray cam' here to woo", "Pretty Mairi", and "What's a' the Steer Kimmeer? (Duet)".

Includes passage about the Scottish ballads.

Plate no.: A. H. & C. Ltd. 10895-6.

Melodious Scotland (part 3): songs and ballad of the north, arranger Alfred Moffat (London: George Newnes Ltd.), n.d. (Item 34) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Part 3.

12 works by various composers, arranged by Alfred Moffat.

Contents: "O Logie O' Buchan", "O' a' the Airts the Wind Can Blaw", "Nelly Munro", "Wi' a Hundred Pipers", "Last May a Braw Wooer", "Afton Water", "My Heart is Sair", "Will Ye Gang Owre the Lea-Rig", "The Lass that Wears the Shanter", "Meet Me on the Gowan Lea", "Three Score o' Nobles", and "O weel may the Boatie Row (Duet)".

NLA's copy includes handwritten note about cues for the 'Gay Gordons'.

Plate no.: A. H. & C. Ltd. 10895-3.

Sirs! your toast: the celebrated song of the toreador from Bizet's opera carmen, composer Georges Bizet arranger Henry Hersee (London: J. B. Cramer & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 35) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1 in E".

"English version by Henry Hersee".

Plate no.: M. 8050.

Down Argentina way, composer Harry Warren, lyricist Mack Gordon, Spanish, lyricist Carlos Albert (New York: "Miller Music Inc.), 1940 (Item 36) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Alternative title: "Down Argentine Way".

"From the 20th Century-Fox Picture "Down Argentine Way".

"Sung by Don Ameche and Betty Grable".

Spanish lyrics by Carlos Albert.

Plate no.: 454-4.

White Christmas, composer Irving Berlin (New York: Irving Berlin Music Company), 1942 (Item 37) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Cover features illustration of Church in a snowy village.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Star dust: etoile d'amour, composer Hoagy Carmichael, lyricist Mitchell Parish (New York: Mills Music Inc.), 1929 (Item 38) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"French translation by Yvette Baruch".

Plate no.: Not listed.

I wonder who's kissing her now, composer Jos. E. Howard, lyricist Hough & Adams (Sydney: Albert & Son), 1909 (Item 39) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Introduced & Featured by Langford Kirby in J.C. Williamson's Ltd. Production The Balkan Princess. Staged by Wybert Stamford".

NLA's copy has been cropped to 30cm long and 24cm wide.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Silver threads among the gold: popular ballad with chorus for four voices, composer Hart Pease Danks (London: F. Pitman Hart & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 40a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: Not listed.

The meeting of the waters: air - the old head of Denis, composer Thomas Moore (London: Chas. Sheard & Co. Music Publishers), n.d. (Item 40b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "Moore's Irish Melodies with Symphonies & Accompaniments and the Correct Words as sung by the Author".

"No. 1753, Musical Bouquet".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Wont you buy my pretty flowers: ballad, composer G. W. Persley, lyricist A. W. French (London: Chas. Sheard & Co. Music Publishers), n.d. (Item 40c) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by the Mohawk Minstrels".

"No. 5614 Musical Bouquet".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Crossing the bar: sacred song, composer J. M. Capel, lyricist Alfred, Lord Tennyson (London: Chas. Sheard & Co. Music Publishers), n.d. (Item 41) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 8849. Musical Bouquet".

Plate no.: No. 8849. M. B.

The merry vagabonds: "court life we both abominate". Vocal duet, composer Stanley Gordon, lyricist Clifton Bingham (London: Herman Darewski Music Publishing Co.), 1906 (Item 42) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Foster Richardson & Ernest Pike".

"No. 1. Bass and Baritone".

NLA's copy has "John Stewart The Gay Gordons" and "A. Stuart Peters, Willoughby N.S.W., [July] 1925" handwritten on the front cover.

Sheard's comic annual: for 1886, (London: C. Sheard), 1886 (Item 43) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

14 works by various composers.

Contents: "No matter!", "Dotlet on the 'I'", "Are you going to the ball this evening?", "Just one little polka", "The Tipperary christening", "The party as opens the pews", "When the gee-gees run again", "Miss Hooligan's Christmas cake", "Thought reading on the brain", "Good boy!", "We've had 'em all Irish, or The modern maid servant", "I brought her up to London", "It's a very silly thing to do", and "Woman, lovely woman".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The lord is my light: sacred song, composer Frances Allitsen (London: Boosey & Co.), 1897 (Item 44) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1 in B♭".

"Sung by Miss Clara Butt to Clifford Harrison".

"The Words from Psalm XXVII".

NLA's copy has "Newcastle 1921" has written on the front cover.

Plate no.: H. 2037.

How lovely are thy dwelling: sacred song, composer Samuel Liddle (London: Boosey & Co. Ltd.), 1908 (Item 45) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 2. in C.

"The words taken from LXXXIV".

NLA's copy has "Jno. Stewart. Sydney, N.S.W." handwritten on the front cover.

NLA's copy has "Please transpose to B♭. Organist plays [another] copy set in Key B♭".

Plate no.: H. 5778.

The king of love my shepherd is: sacred song, composer Charles Gounod arranger J. W. Elliott, lyricist Sir. Henry. W. Baker, Bart (London: Phillips & Page), 1921 (Item 46) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Harmonium ad lib".

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters. Newcastle 1921" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: P & P. 24a.

Hark! hark, my soul!: duet for soprano & contralto (or baritone), composer Harry Rowe Shelley, lyricist F. W. Faber (London: Bayley & Ferguson), n.d. (Item 47) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Voice Part in Staff & Sol-Fa Notations".

"The Excelsior Series".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Part songs/broadcasting stuff, 1934 (Item 48) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

This folder titled "Part songs/broadcasting stuff" contains material relating to: The Bendigo Municipal Band (1933), the Royal Scots Kilties, and the Bendigo and District Scottish Society (1934); miscellaneous correspondence; publicity programme for a concert tour by William Heughan; sheets of ms words for many Scottish songs (some marked 2GB, some adapted for Australian use); some newspaper cuttings.

Duncan Gray, lyricist Robert Burns arranged for voice [James] Brash, n.d. (Item 49) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Stuart Peters manuscript of "Duncan Gray".

Arr. 4 voice J. Brash".

"Bass (Solo)".

"Verses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.".

Duncan Gray, arranger W. Meston, lyricist [Robert] Burns (London: Bayley & Ferguson), n.d. (Item 50) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Scottish Part Songs No. 54".

Plate no.: 186.

Sir Henry R. Bishop's glees: hail to the chief, quartet with chorus, composer Henry R. Bishop (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 51) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 21.

For soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Ye banks and braes: arranged for mixed voices, arranger Purcell J. Mansfield, lyricist [Robert] Burns, 1913 (Item 52) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 61019. Curwen's Edition".

For soprano, contralto, tenor and bass.

"Scottish Air".

Plate no.: 61019.

Holy night, within this breast, composer Ludwig van Beethoven, n.d. (Item 53) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"2nd Bass".

Stuart Peters manuscript of "Holy night, within this breast".

Refrain: - Skye boat song, composer Not listed, n.d. (Item 54) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Bass, 4 verses".

Sir Henry R. Bishop's glees: hail to the chief, quartet with chorus, composer Henry R. Bishop (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 55) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 21.

For soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

NLA's copy has handwritten notes on first page by Stuart Peters.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Sir Henry R. Bishop's glees: hail to the chief, quartet with chorus, composer Henry R. Bishop (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 56) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 21.

For soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Scots wha hae, arranged for voice by [James] Brash, n.d. (Item 57) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Bass, Verses 1 + 2".

"arr. 4 voice J. Brash".

"Key B♭".

An eriskay love lilt (gradh geal mo chridh): part-song for mixed voices, arranger Hugh S. Roberton (London: J. Curwen & Sons Ltd.), n.d. (Item 58) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 61052. Curwen's Edition".

"Key F. S.C.T.B.".

"Melody and Text from "Songs of the Hebrides," by kind permission of Mrs. Marjory Kennedy-Fraser".

Plate no.: 61052. .

The lass o' gowrie, composer Josiah Pittman (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 59a) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 168 of "The Choralist".

For S.A.T.B.

NLA's copy has "B♭ instead" and "My love, she's but a lassie yet" handwritten on front page.

Plate no.: Not listed.

the lass o' gowrie, composer Josiah Pittman (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 59b) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 168 of "The Choralist".

For S.A.T.B.

NLA's copy has "Scots Wha Hae in B♭" handwritten on the front page".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Turn ye to me: old highland rowing tune, arranger Purcell James Mansfield, lyricist Professor Wilson (London: Bayley & Ferguson), 1913 (Item 60) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Op. 80. No. 1.

No. 159 of "Scottish Part Songs".

For S.A.T.B.

Publisher name printed as "Bayley & Feruson".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The rowan tree, arranger Purcell James Mansfield (London: Bayley & Ferguson), 1913 (Item 61) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 163 of "Scottish Part Songs".

For S.A.T.B.

Plate no.: B. & F. 1625.

Up in the morning early, composer George Dyson, lyricist John Hamilton (London: J. Curwen & Sons Ltd.), 1922 (Item 62) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Curwen Edition".

"A traditional song arranged for S.C.T.B. (unaccompanied)".

NLA's copy has "To Almond Eyes" handwritten on the front cover".

Plate no.: 61150.

The bells, composer Henry Lahee, lyricist Edgar Allan Poe (London: Ascherberg Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 63) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 8 of "Meritorious Part-Songs".

"Part Song for Four Voices. (S.A.T.B.). Composed for, and Dedicated to the "Glasgow Select Choir".

Plate no.: J. B. 2705.

O who will o'er the downs so free: chorus in four parts, composer Robert Lucas Pearsall, Esq. (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 64) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"No. 21. Paling's Edition & Part-Music".

For "S.A.T.B.".

Composer name listed as "R. L. de Pearsall, Esq.".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Up in the morning early: a traditional song arranged for S.C.T.B. (unaccompanied), composer George Dyson poem by John Hamilton (London: J. Curwen & Sons Ltd.), 1922 (Item 65) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Curwen Edition".

Plate no.: 61150.

The winter it is past: Scottish folk-song, arranger Edgar L. Bainton, lyricist Robert Burns (Place of publication listed: Novello and Company, Limited.), 1910 (Item 66) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 1207 of "Novello's Part-Song Book (Second Series)".

For "S.A.T.B.".

Plate no.: Not listed.

"Scroggam": part song for four voices, composer Wm. Moodie, lyricist Robert Burns (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 67) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 46.

For "S.A.T.B.".

Plate no.: J. B. 2731.

Bonnie wee thing, arranger James Brash, lyricist Robert Burns, n.d. (Item 68) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

For "Bass".

Comin' thro' the rye, arranger William Henry Birch (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 69) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 3. of "The Choralist".

For Treble, Alto, Tenor (8va. lower.), and Bass.

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters 10th May 26" handwritten on the front page.

NLA's copy has manuscript with notes for Bass.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The blue Danube waltzes, composer Johann Strauss Jr. arranger Edward Branscombe, lyricist George Pownall (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd.), 1926 (Item 70) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

"Arranged for S.A.T.B.".

No. 145. of "Paling's Edition of Part-Music".

Plate no.: W.H.P. & Co. 1412.

O who will o'er the downs so free: chorus in four parts, composer Robert Lucas Pearsall, Esq. (Sydney: W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 71) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 21 of "Paling's Edition of Part-Music".

For "S.A.T.B.".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Selection of Scottish Melodies: arranged for mixed voices (unaccompanied), arranger Edward Branscombe (Sydney: W.H.Paling & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 72) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

No. 140. of "Paling's Edition of Part-Songs".

Includes: "Bonnie Dundee", "Turn ye to me", and "My love, She's but a lassie yet".

Plate no.: W.H.P. & Co. 1407.

The piper o' dundee, arranger Purcell James Mansfield (London: Bayley & Ferguson), 1913 (Item 73) - Box 1-73 (MUS Peters)

Op. 80. No. 3.

No. 161. of "Scottish Part Songs".

Plate no.: B. & F. 1617.

The lighthouse keeper: song, composer James Lynam Molloy, lyricist F. E. Weatherly (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 74) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1. in C".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Fairyland waltz for the pianoforte, composer Charles Warren (Sydney: D. Davis & Co.), n.d. (Item 75) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Cover features illustration of fairies.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The price of a song, composer Emily Kipling Cox, lyricist Tilly Aston (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 76) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Copyright 39464".

Cover features illustration of a bird perched on the branch of a tree.

Plate no.: Not listed.

That old Irish mother of mine: song, composer Harry Von Tilzer, lyricist William Jerome (Sydney: J. Albert & Son), 1920 (Item 77) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Affectionately dedicated to the memory of my Mother, Mary Donnellon".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The love nest from Mary: musical comedy, composer Louis A. Hirsch, lyricist Otto Harbach (London: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1920 (Item 78) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Direction: J. C. Williamson Limited.; Produced by Harry Burcher; and Sung by Phyllis Beadon.

NLA's copy has "Olive E. Robinson. Sydney" handwritten on front cover.

Plate no.: 27292.

My sweetheart: musical waltz, arranger John Ross, Junr., n.d. (Item 79) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Dedicated by permission to the Mayoress of Sydney, Mrs Alban J. Riley".

Alternative title: "Minnie Palmer's Jubilee Waltz".

National patriotic songs, (Sydney: W.J. Deane & Son), n.d. (Item 80) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Contents: "Greatest of all patriotic songs: Sons of Australia", written by Felix McGlennon; "Italian National Song: Garibaldi's War Hymn" arranged by J. Devlin; "French Words: 'La Marseillaise'"; "La Brabançonne: 'Who'd believe this arbitrary deed?'" composed by Francois van Campenhout and words by Dr Jenneval; "God Save the King: British National Anthem" arranged by J. Devlin; "Rule Britannia!: British National Song" composed by Dr Arne and words by James Thomson; "Marseilles Hymn composed by Rouget de Lisle"; and "Russian National Anthem" music by General Alexis Lwoff.

Annie (you're just like my mammy), composers Wynn Stanley, Andrew Allen & Jos. Geo. Gilbert (London: Lawrence Wright Music Co.), 1923 (Item 81) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Song Fox-Trot".

Plate no.: Not listed.

A novel comic song: nursery rhymes, composers Alfred Baldwin Sloane, lyricist Frederic Ranken (Sydney: Albert & Son), 1905 (Item 82) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Sung to repeated encores by Bert le Blanc, Frank Vack and Carlton Chase of the American Musical Burlesque Co in the 'Speculators', produced by W. R. Hughes".

NLA's copy is cropped to 30cm long and 24cm wide.

Plate no.: Not listed.

"Is that a fact", composers George Arthurs and C.W. Murphy arranger J. Chas. Moore (London: National Music Publishing Co.), n.d. (Item 83) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Sung with Enormous Success by the Famous Scotch Comedian Neil Kenyon".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Hail, Caledonia!: song, composer Arthur Stroud, lyricist Hugh Ogilvie (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), 1912 (Item 84) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"A Favourite Song of Scotland".

Plate no.: F. & D. 12675.

Bonnie, bonnie doon: words and music, composer R.M. Fergus arranger H.I. Clifford (Melbourne: Suttons Pty. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 85) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: 120.

Boys of the Dardanelles: song, composer Marsh Little (Sydney: W. J. Deane and Son), 1915 (Item 86) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Dedicated to the men who answered the call".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Just a wee deoch-an-doris, composer R.F. Morrison and Whit Cunliffe (Melbourne: Stanley Mullen Pty. Ltd.), 1911 (Item 87) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Sung throughout Australia with great encores every night by Arthur Douglas and Scott Gibson".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Original scripts, correspondence, and programs, (Item 88) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

This folder contains original scripts, correspondence (including correspondence with James Brash and multiple letters of recommendations), and programs (Prahran & District Scottish Society, The Melbourne Scotts).

Miscellaneous manuscripts and lyrics, (Item 89) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "Bonnie Prince Charlie 'Can ye by athol'" (lyrics only); Sandy's Holiday (Stuart Peters' manuscript copy); "A guid new year to ane an' a'" (Stuart Peters' manuscript copy with lyrics) words by P. Living Stone; "I didna ken till afterwards" (Stuart Peters' manuscript copy); "On the Banks of Allan Water" 2nd Bass (Stuart Peters' manuscript copy); and "Mary of Argyle" 2nd Bass, Male Quartette, arranged by Wm. Shearer.

My to, janet: duet, (Item 90) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a Stuart Peters' manuscript and lyrics copy.

The bonnie house o' Airlie, 1923 (Item 91) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Transcribed by A.G.S. for J. Stewart, Wollongong 30 - 7- 1923".

NLA's copy is a manuscript with 4 pages of handwritten lyrics.

1 page of handwritten lyrics is quoted from "'Ancient Scots Ballads' with their traditional airs Edited by George Eyre Todd., Bayley & Ferguson".

Oh! Willie brewed a peck o' maut, composer [William] Shore, lyricist Robert Burns, 1926 (Item 92) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dated as 1925 on the cover, dated as 1926 on the first page by Stuart Peters.

NLA's copy has "This copy is transcribed by and exclusive property of John P. Stewart. 25 Streatfield Road, Bellavue Hill, N.S.W. 2-7-26" handwritten on the first page.

NLA's copy includes 2 pages of a sketch by J. P. Stewart for "Oh! Willie Brewed a Peck o'Maut".

Brotherly love: vocal duet, composer S. C. Blamphin (Item 93) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Manuscript written in "Manuscript Music Book".

NLA's copy is dated as 1924 by Stuart Peters.

The lady palmist: humorous duet for lady and gentleman., composer Archie Naish (London: Reynolds & Co.), 1908 (Item 94) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Sung by Mr. & Mrs W. H. Berry.

"This duet may be sung freely anywhere, excepting theatres & music halls.".

Plate no.: R & Co. 1337.

What!, composers Marty Bloom & Maurice Strum, lyricists Jack Neskill & Walter C. Ness, 1927 (Item 95) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Alternative title: "What! No Women?".

NLA copy has insert with extra choruses.

NLA's copy is dated as 1927 by John Stewart, Copyright by Irving Berlin 1926.

The Crookit Bawbee, composer M. T. A, lyricist L. Anderson Esq. (London: Bayley & Ferguson), n.d. (Item 96) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"An old ballad with additional words set to new music".

NLA's copy includes 2 additional pages of the lyrics, one dated 30/8/1925 by A. S. P., Willoughby NSW.

Annotation "[Darg] duet Newcastle".

The Little Irish girl, composer Hermann Lohr, lyricist Edward Teschemacher (London: Chappell & Co. LTD), 1903 (Item 97) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Song for voice and piano.

Plate no.: 22,082.

A mon cher ami. Sincerity, composer and, lyricist Emilie Clarke (London: J. B. Cramer & Co. LTD), 1908 (Item 98) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Vocal duet for soprano and contralto or tenor and baritone.

Alternative title: "Sincerity (my friend).

Plate no.: 11979.

Spring Song: Duet, minuet in G, composer L.[Ludwig] Van Beethoven, lyricist and adaptation Nicholas Douty, n.d. (Item 99) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Duet or two-part chorus.

Soldiers of fortune, composer Valentine Hemery, lyricist Fred G. Bowles (London: Gould & Co.), 1910 (Item 100) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Duet for tenor and baritone (or Bass).

Annotations: "John Stewart in memory of 1913" and "Kaudos, NSW July 1915".

Plate no.: G & Co. 1220.

The old brigade, arranger Theo Bonheur composer Odoardo Barri, lyricist F. E. Weatherley (London: Reynolds & Co.), n.d. (Item 101) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Arranged as a vocal duet for tenor and bass.

Odoardo Barris world renowned song.

Plate no.: R & Co 663.

The "Jovial blacksmiths.", composer Stanley Gordon, lyricist Clifton Bingham (London: Charles Sheard & Co.), 1907 (Item 102) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Vocal duet.

"Composer of "The Merry Vagabonds", vocal duet for tenor & bass & in C for Baritone & bass.

Cover features illustration of two blacksmiths. Inscription dated 1929 on cover.

The "Jovial blacksmiths.", composer Stanley Gordon, lyricist Clifton Bingham (London: Herman Darewski Music Publishing Co.), 1907 (Item 103) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Vocal duet.

"Composer of "The Merry Vagabonds", vocal duet for tenor & bass & in C for Baritone & bass.

Inscription on cover "John Stewart the Gay Gordons".

Comrades, composer and, lyricist Felix McGlennon (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), n.d. (Item 104) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Sung with immense success by Tom Costello. Title page illustration: One man standing, inset illustration of two men shaking hands, inset illustration of a battle. NLA's copy: Cover only. Inscription on cover: "To Jim [Ponalil] "To whom time and place has made no difference but left him a real grand person" Sincerely Earl L Shear [Therin].

Second list of modern songs, composer, n.d. (Item 105a) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Includes eight scores with different composers lyricists and plate numbers. Cover included annotation: "Winsome Lassie".

Lullaby, composer Fredrick Keel, lyricist Alfred Noyes (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1913 (Item 105b) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 1379.

"A lesson from the birds.", composer and, lyricist Louie Bartholomew (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1909 (Item 105c) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedicated to Mrs Arthur Wood.

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 472.

Faery song, composer Rutland Boughton poet Fiona Macleod (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1919 (Item 105d) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: " To Christina. Song from "The immortal hour" (Carnegie award opera, 1916). Poem by permission of Mrs William Sharp.

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 2139.

The little house, composer Caroline Maude (Viscountess Hawarden), lyricist Nancy Maude (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1918 (Item 105e) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

From "The little people" (Vol. 2).

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 1910d.

Winsome lassie, composer Katherine Heyman (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1910 (Item 105f) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

From "Two Scotch songs".

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 703.

The herb girl's song, composer and, lyricist Phillis M. James (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1919 (Item 105g) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: S & B 1983.

Lullaby: song, composer Frances Morgan-Brown, lyricist Sir Walter Scott (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1914 (Item 105h) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: To I. F. B.

Plate no.: S & B 1654.

To May, composer Dorothy Hill, lyricist H. Ernest Hunt (London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd), 1913 (Item 105i) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

From "Two songs".

Plate no.: St & B Ltd 1400.

Mary, composer T. Richardson (London: Paterson, Sons & Co., Ltd.), n.d. (Item 106) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"Kind, kind and gentle is she. Kind is my Mary; The tender blossom on the tree, Cannot compare wi' Mary.".

Border Ballad, composer Frederic H. Cowen, lyricist Dir Walter Scott (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 107) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Annotation: "John Stewart [A laud] 1925. Copyright 1895.

Plate no.: H. 3315.

Mohawk minstrels magazine of favourite songs and ballads: no. 35, vol. XII, (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), n.d. (Item 108) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

15 works by various composers.

"Edited by Harry Hunter & Warwick Williams".

"As sung by them at St. James's Hall Piccadilly".

Includes 2 pages of advertisements.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Tom Woottwell's second comic song album with tonic sol-fa setting, (London: Herman Darewski Music Publishing Co. Incorporating Charles Sheard & Co.), 1909 (Item 109) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

16 works by various composers.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Francis & Day's 36th annual with tonic sol-fa setting, (London: Francis Day & Hunter), 1916 (Item 110) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

22 works by various composers.

Plate no.: F. & D. 14501.

[Various works by various composers], (Place of publication not listed: [Reeder & Walsh, International?]), 1907 (Item 111) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

15 works by various composers.

Includes: "The Railway Porter", words by Worton David, music by Maurice Scott, and sung by Harry Ford; "How's That?", words by Worton David, music by Shirley Ilton, and sung by T.E. Dunville; "The Last Waltz", words by Charles Hilbury, music by Orlando Powell, and sung by Miss Florrie Forde; "My Little Redbreast", words & music by Lawrance & Gifford, and introduced by Miss Margaret Ashton; "No, No, No", written, composed and sung by Mark Merry; "Servants", written, arranged and sung by Willie Rouse; "The Silver Sea", written by H. Donald Clark, and composed and sung by Willie Rouse; "Quips", written, arranged and sung by Rawel Adams; "Excuses", written and composed by Charles Osborne, and sung by Owen Way; "Rhymes & Reasons", written & arranged by Sydney Fane; "When Father Hung The Picture On The Wall", written, composed and sung by Miss Norman Grant; "Mistaken Identity", written by Harry Dale, composed by Harry McCormack, and sung by Harry McCormack; "It Doesn't Matter", written, composed and sung by Will Fieldhouse; and "That's Enough", written by Harry Boden, composed by Bert Brantford, and sung by Harry Ford.

NLA's copy is missing cover, including title.

Plate no.: R & W. 2259.

Nita. Spanish dance, composer Paul Ducelle (Boston: The B.F. Wood Music Co.), 1901 (Item 112) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Op. 16., No. 7 of "Musical Memories for Pianoforte".

Plate no.: B. F. W. 1226-4.

Will O. the wisp: descriptive song, composer J. W. Cherry (London: Edwin Ashdown (Limited)), n.d. (Item 113) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

No. 1. in D.

Dedication: "Dedicated to and Sung by W. H. Weiss".

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: E.A. 17,009.

The king of love my shepherd is: sacred song, composer Charles Gounod, lyricist Sir Henry W. Baker Bart (London: Phillips & Page), n.d. (Item 114) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters. Newcastle - 1921", handwritten on the cover page.

Includes harmonium ad lib page.

Plate no.: P & P. 24.

Turn ye to me: old highland rowing tune, arranger Purcell James Mansfield, lyricist Professor Wilson (London: Bayley & Ferguson), 1913 (Item 115) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Op. 80, No. 1. of "Scottish Part Songs, No. 159".

For "S.A.T.B.".

"Harmonised and arranged by Purcell James Mansfield".

Includes tonic sol-fa notations.

Plate no.: S.P.S. No. 159.

The arrow and the song: song, composer Ciro Pinsuti, lyricist Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 116) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "The Music Composed Expressly for Madame Antoinette Sterling".

"No. 1. in D".

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Hame o' mine: Scottish song with tonic sol-fa, composer Mackenzie-Murdoch (Place of publication not listed: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), 1920 (Item 117) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Dedicated to and sung by Sir Harry Lauder".

Plate no.: A.H.& C. Ltd. 10274a.

Sandy ronald, dougal, rab mackie, composer Robert W. McLeod, lyricist Julian Ross (London: B. Feldman & Co.), 1928 (Item 118) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

"With Ukulele Accompt".

"Featured by Miss Sylvia Watt in Harry McKelvie's Production "King O' Clubs".

NLA's copy includes handwritten lyrics.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Mary: ballad, composer T. Richardson (London: Paterson & Sons.), n.d. (Item 119) - Box 74-119 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "A.S.P., Kandos, 10-6-15".

NLA's copy is cropped to 31.5cm long.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Scotland's whisky, composer Billy Merson (London: B. Feldman & Co.), 1926 (Item 120) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has a homemade cover with the title listed as "Scotland's Whusky!".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Wi'a hundred pipers, lyricist Caroline Baroness Nairne, 1925 (Item 121) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a manuscript of the lyrics, page 121.

Dated by Stuart Peters as 22-3-25.

We're a' Scottish here, composer J. W. M. [McInnes], lyricist Nellie A. Bayne, 1926 (Item 122) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a manuscript of the vocal score with 3 handwritten parts for Treble, Bass and Alto.

My wife's a winsome wee thing, composer H. L. Balfour White, lyricist Robert Burns (Glasgow: Paterson's Publications Ltd.), 1924 (Item 123) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Dedicated to and sung by Mr. Joseph Hislop".

Plate no.: Not listed.

O waly, waly, (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 124a) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is missing the cover.

Plate no.: F. G. II.

The four maries, arranger Sinclair Dunn (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 124b) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Includes passage about the song.

Plate no.: F. G. II.

The flowers of the forest: old version, lyricist Jean Elliot (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 124c) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: F. G. II.

My ain dear nell, composer Alexander Hume (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 124d) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: F. G. II.

A soldier's song, composer Angelo Mascheroni, lyricist Sidney Arthur Herbert (London: Robert Cocks & Co.), n.d. (Item 125) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is cropped to 32cm long.

Plate no.: Not listed.

A shielin' on the brae, composer Laura G. Lemon, lyricist Tom McRorie (Glasgow: Paterson's Publications Ltd.), n.d. (Item 126) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: Not listed.

Douglas gordon: song, composer Lawrence Kellie, lyricist F. E. Weatherly (London: Metzler & Co. (1909) Limited.), n.d. (Item 127) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Madame Belle Cole".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Charlie yet: scotch ballad, the melody, arranger Walter Reynolds (London: Addison & Hollier), n.d. (Item 128) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Miss Dolby".

"Jacobite Song".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Swords out for Charlie: an English Jacobite war-song, composer Frederic Field Bullard, lyricist Ralph Adams Cram (Boston: The Boston Music Company), 1901 (Item 129a) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "Three Cavalier Songs", No. 209 a, b.

Plate no.: B. M. Co. 590.

The ride of the clans: a Scottish Jacobite war-song, composer Frederic Field Bullard, lyricist Ralph Adams Cram (Boston: The Boston Music Company), 1901 (Item 129b) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "Three Cavalier Songs", No. 209 a, b.

Plate no.: B. M. Co. 592.

The Nottingham hunt: a war-song of the cavaliers, composer Frederic Field Bullard, lyricist Ralph Adams Cram (Boston: The Boston Music Company), 1901 (Item 129c) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "Three Cavalier Songs", No. 209 a, b.

Plate no.: B. M. Co. 594.

9 works by various composers, n.d. (Item 130) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "Jeanie's black e'e", words by Hector MacNeil; "Mary Morison", words by Burns; "Annie Laurie"; "Jock O' Hazeldean", Words by Sir Walter Scott; "Come Under My Plaidie", words by Hector MacNeil"; "Caller Herrin", words by Baroness Nairne, and music by Neil Gow; "O! Are Ye Sleepin, Maggie?", words by Tannenhill; "Bonnie Dundee"; and "O Nannie, Wilt Thou Gang Wi' Me", words by Percy and music by Carter.

NLA's copy is missing cover.

Plate no.: 131.

How lovely are thy dwellings: sacred song, composer Samuel Liddle (London: Boosey & Co. Ltd.), 1908 (Item 131) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"The words taken from Psalm LXXXIV (84th)".

Plate no.: H. 10956. .

Maggie lauder, arranger J. Michael Diack, lyricist Francis Semple (Glasgow: Paterson's Publications Ltd.), n.d. (Item 132) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "The Festival Series of Scottish Songs No. 54".

Plate no.: Not listed.

One leaf of advertisement page, (London: Chappel & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 133) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Advertises "Our Miss Gibbs, A New Musical Play by 'Cryptos' constructed by James T. Tanner" and "Local Albums by Popular Composers".

The star music co's 13th planet song album, (London: The Star Music Pubg. Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 134) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

20 words by various composers.

Includes tonic sol-fa setting.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Till we meet again: song, composer Richard A. Whiting, lyricist Raymond B. Egan (Place of publication not listed: Publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 135) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is one leaf of 'Till We Meet Again".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Down in the quarry where the bluebells grow, composer Will Fyffe (London: B. Feldman & Co., 1925 (Item 136) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has a homemade cover with "Just a nice wee bit sang written, composed and sung by Will Fyffe an' me. Down in the Quarry Where the Bluebells Grow" handwritten by Stuart Peters.

Plate no.: .

Bid me to love: song, composer D'Auvergne Barnard, lyricist Clifton Bingham (London: Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 137) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"With violin accompaniment (ad. lib)".

Plate no.: 2130c.

Requiem, composer William Shaks poet Robert Louis Stevenson (London: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1927 (Item 138) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "Jno. Stewart Parramatta N.S.W. June 1928." handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: 29463.

The raiders (a song of the norsemen), composer Bromley Derry, lyricist P. J. O'Reilly (London: Novello and Company, Limited), 1919 (Item 139) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "John Stewart, Sydney 1925" handwritten on page 3, and a leaf of handwritten lyrics for "The Raiders", dated 16-10-38.

Plate no.: 14610.

The king's minstrel: song, composer Ciro Pinsuti, lyricist Hugh Conway (London: Enoch & Sons), [1912?] (Item 140) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

[Sung by] Mr Alec Marsh.

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: E. & S. 714.

Home boys home: camp-fire ditty, composer William Herbert Jude (London: Wickins & Co.), n.d. (Item 141) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "Jno Stewart Melb - 1926".

Plate no.: Wickins & Co. 1168.

Thy sentinel am I, composer Michael Watson, lyricist Edward Oxenford (London: John Blockley), n.d. (Item 142) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Album of Charles Godfrey's Songs, (London: Francis & Day), n.d. (Item 143) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has a homemade cover and a note referring to Charles Godfrey.

16 works by various composers.

Includes one page about Charles Godfrey written by R.M.

Includes: "Across the Bridge", written by F. Bowyer, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "The Seventh Royal Fusiliers (A Story of Inkerman)", written by Wal Pink, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "Such a don, don't you know", written by Richard Morton, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "The Golden Wedding", written by Harry Adams and composed by Charles Godfrey; "Hi-Tiddley-Hi-Ti; or I'm All Right", written by E. W. Rogers, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "The Story of a Kiss", written by Wal Pink, and composed by Wal Pink & Geo. Le Brunn; "My son, my son, my only son", written by E. W. Rogers, and composed by G. Le Brunn; "Half-Past Nine", written by Wal Pink, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "My Pal Jim", written by Harry Adams, and composed by Denham Harrison; "Grand-dad's Birthday; or, What a Time! - What a Time that was!", written by J. P. Harrington, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "When a Child", written by Wal Pink, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "The Pretty Maid was Young and Fair", written by J. P. Harrington, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn; "Will You be Mine, Pretty Bird?", written and composed by Joseph Tabrar; "Hold on, Johnny, Hold on, Jack", written and composed by Charles Godfrey; "Oh! Ain't it Pe-cu-li-ar?", written and composed by Charles Godfrey; and "Jacob Strauss", written by Wal Pink, and composed by Geo. Le Brunn.

Francis & day's German concertina budget of new & popular songs (words and music), (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), n.d. (Item 144) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

44 works by various composers.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Francis & day's 26th annual, (London: Francis, Day, & Hunter), 1907 (Item 145) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

20 works by various composers.

NLA's copy is missing the front cover.

Plate no.: F. & D. 9981.

Border ballad, composer Frederic H. Cowen, lyricist Walter Scott (London: Boosey & Co.), 1895 (Item 146) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy includes a note about Frederic H. Cowen.

Plate no.: H. 3315.

The wee toun clerk: old Scots ballad, arranger Hugh S. Roberton (Glasgow: Paterson, Sons & Co., Ltd.), n.d. (Item 147) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Adapted & Arranged by Hugh S. Roberton", and "Sung by Alexander Macgregor".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Bonnie jean of Aberdeen, composer Harry Armstrong, lyricist Al Bryan arranger R. S. Stoddon (London: B. Feldman & Co.), 1933 (Item 148) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Professional copy.

"Arranged for ukulele by R.S. Stoddon".

No. 2757.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The hoose on the brae (hame tae me), composer "Montague" (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew), n.d. (Item 149) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Professional copy.

NLA's copy includes note with handwritten lyrics.

Plate no.: A.H. & C. Ltd. 10732_F.

Soldiers of fortune: duet for tenor and baritone (or bass), composer Valentine Hemery, lyricist Fred. G. Bowles (London: Gould & Bolttler), 1910 (Item 150) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Sung with enormous success by Messrs. Ernest Pike & Peter Dawson".

Plate no.: G & Co. 1220.

The Orpheus book of Scottish songs, (Place of publication not listed: People's Journal), 1924 (Item 151) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Supplement with the 'People's Journal,' 16th February, 1924".

Includes lyrics and music for: "The Ballad of Yarrow", arranged by Hugh S. Roberton; "Meet me on the Gowan Lea", arranged by Hugh S. Roberton; "Ca' the Yowes", words by Burns and arranged by Hugh S. Roberton; and "Till, till, òigh mo rùin", words by Rev. D. McEchern, and arranged by Hugh S. Roberton.

Includes over 80 songs.

"Selected and Edited by Hugh S. Roberton, Conductor of the Famous Orpheus Choir".

Includes introduction written by Hugh S. Roberton.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Oh! oh! hear the wild wind blow (Italian boatman's song), composer Tito Mattei, lyricist Madame Foli (London: Edwin Ashdown (Limited)), n.d. (Item 152) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Dedicated to and Sung by my Friend Signor Foli".

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: E.A.32258.

Bedouin love song, composer Ciro Pinsuti (London: Edwin Ashdown (Limited)), n.d. (Item 153) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Signor Foli".

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters. N. Mt. Lyell?. Tas. 3-4-1900".

NLA's copy includes handwritten lyrics.

Plate no.: A & P. 14,377.

The merry minstrels: song, composer Horace Gleeson (London: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1940 (Item 154) - Box 120-154 (MUS Peters)

"Words and music by Horace Gleeson".

Plate no.: Not listed.

[collection of 38 song lyrics], n.d. (Item 155) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "Mairzy Doats", "We'll Meet Again", "Love Never Grows Old", "Did Your Mother Come From Ireland", "The Anniversary Waltz", "Be Like The Kettle and Sing", "Lilli Marlene", "Light Up Your Face With A Smile", "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", "Carry Me Back To Old Virginny", "Silver Threads Among The Gold", "Jealousy", "Little Old Lady", "How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm", "Swingin' Along The Road To Victory", "The A.I.F. Is Marching", "Poor Little Angeline", "It's A Great Day For The Irish", "Mary's A Grand Old Name", "Always", "There's Going To Be Good News", "I'm Spending Christmas With The Old Folks", "The Army, The Navy and The Airforce", "Paper Doll", "Nellie Kelly I love You", "You Made Me Love You", "Hold Your Hand Out, Naughty Boy", "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree", "Back To Tipperary Days", "When It's Springtime In The Rockies", "Home In The Range", "We'll Go Smiling Along", "It's A Hap-Hap-Happy Day", "The Woodpecker Song", "Along The Road to Gundagai", "The Smiths and the Jones", "God Send You Back To Me", and "All Our Tomorrows".

M'hm, n.d. (Item 156) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a manuscript of the last verse.

"So I've gien 'owre The M'hm..".

Anchored!, composer Michael Watson, lyricist Samuel K. Cowan (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 157) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Vocal duet.

Plate no.: J.B.2051.2.

The song the anvil sings, composer Henry W. Petrie, lyricist A. J. Lamb (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Proprietary Limited), 1902 (Item 158) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Baritone or Contralto".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Just for to-night: ballad and refrain, composer Frank O. French, 1902 (Item 159) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Sung with Great Success by Clarence Tsydale".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Francis & Day's Album of Old Time Favourites No. 2, (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 160) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

16 works by various composers.

"With words, music, tonic sol-fa and ukulele accompaniment".

Includes: "Waiting At The Church (My Wife Won't Let Me)", written by Fred W. Leigh, composed by Henry E. Pether, and sung by Miss Vesta Victoria; "Shall I Be An Angel Daddy?", written by Charles Collins and Fred. J. Barnes, composed by Charles Collins, and sung by George D'Albert; "Brighton", composed by Fred Gilbert and Percy Gaunt, and sung by R. G. Knowles; "The Singer Was Irish", written and composed by C. W. Murphy and H. Castling, and sung by Michael Nolan; "She Was One of the Early Birds", written and composed by T. W. Connor, and sung by George Beauchamp; "There's A Girl Wanted There", written by A. J. Mills, composed by Bennett Scott, and sung by George Lashwood; "Fol-The-Rol-Lol!", written and composed by Murray and Leigh, and sung by George Lashwood; "In The Shade of the Old Apple Tree", written by Harry H. Williams, and composed by Egbert Van Alstyne; "Following in Father's Footsteps", written and composed by E. W. Rogers, and sung by Miss Vesta Tilley; "I wouldn't leave my little wooden hut for you!", written and composed by Tom Mellor and Chas. Collins; "Skylark! Skylark!" or "The Boy's Message", written and composed by E. W. Rogers, and sung by Arthur Lennard; "The Galloping Major", written by Fred W. Leigh, composed by George Bastow, and sung by George Bastow; "Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-wow", written and composed by Joseph Tabrar, and sung by Miss Vesta Victoria; "Pansy Faces", written by Harry B. Smith, and composed by William H. Penn; "Captain Ginjah, O. T.", written and composed by Fred W. Leigh, and sung by George Bastow; and "Varmer Giles", written and composed by Gilbert Wells and T. F. Robson, and sung by George Bastow.

Plate no.: F. & D., Ltd., 19039.

[Compilation of 17 works], composer, 1896 (Item 161) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

17 works by various composers.

Includes: "The Idler", written by J. P. Harrington and Richard Morton, composed by Geo. Le Brunn, and sung by Eugene Stratton; "Sweetheart May", words and music by Leslie Stuart, and sung by Miss Vesta Tilley; "Algy, or The Piccadilly Johnny with the Little Glass Eye", written and composed by Harry B Norris, and sung by Miss Vesta Tilley; "Now We Sha'nt Be Long", written and composed by T. W. Connor, and sung by Herbert Campbell; "At My Time O' Life", arranged by Henry E. Pether, written and composed by T. W. Connor, and sung by Herbert Campbell; "The New Photographee", arranged by John S. Baker, written and composed by E. W. Rogers, and sung by Harry Randall; "That'll Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Do!", written and composed by Harry Castling and Harry Wincott, and sung by T. E. Dunville; "Just Because They Put Him Into Trousers", written and composed by Lawrence Barclay, and sung by Miss Vesta Victoria; "One Thing Brought Up Another", written and composed by Charles Osborne, and sung by T. E. Dunville; "They're All Fine Girls", written by P. Sweeney and Lester Barrett, composed by Lester Thomas, and sung by Lester Barrett; "Our Side", written and composed by Murray & Leigh, and sung by George Beauchamp; "All Through The Motor-Car", written by A. J. Mills, composed by Bennett Scott, and sung by Arthur Lennard; "Among my Knick-Knacks", written by Mon Tresor, composed by Geo. Le Brunn, and sung by Miss Marie Lloyd; "Where Have I seen That Face?", written by A. J. Mills and C. Cotes, composed by Bennett Scott, and sung by Alec Hurley; "Their Heads Nestled Closer Together", written by Wal Pink, composed by George Le Brunn, and sung by Charles Godfrey; "Mrs. Gottem", written and composed by Joseph Tabrar, and sung by Tom Costello; and "Nothing", written and composed by Murray and Leigh, and sung by Cliff Ryland.

Catalogue of Francis & day's sixpenny musical copyrights: full music size, good paper and best printing, ([London]: [Francis, Day & Hunter), n.d. (Item 162) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

364 musical copyright titles.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Francis & Day's 2nd album of Harry Lauder's popular songs, (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), [1909] (Item 163) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy includes: "The Weddin' o' Sandy MacNab" or "The Weddin' Bells Were Ringin'", written and composed by Harry Lauder; "When I get back again tae Bonnie Scotland", written and composed by Harry Lauder; "I've loved her ever since she was a baby", written by Harry Lauder and Bob Beaton, and composed by Harry Lauder; "Bonnie Leezie Lindsay", written by Frank Folloy, and composed by Harry Lauder; "Fou the Noo", written by Harry Lauder and Gerald Grafton, and composed by Harry Lauder; "Rob Roy Mackintosh" (also referred to as "Rob Roy Macintosh"), written by Harry Lauder & Frank Folloy, and composed by Harry Lauder; "We parted on the Shore", written and composed by Harry Lauder; "Gilt-Edged Bertie", written by Gerald Grafton, and composed by Harry Lauder; "The South Pole; or, the Bounding Bounder", written by Randolf King and Harry Lauder, and composed by Harry Lauder; "Mr. John Mackie", written and composed by Harry Lauder; "Mrs. Jean Macfarlane", written by Harry Lauder and Gerald Grafton, and composed by Harry Lauder; and "The Weddin' o' Lauchie M'Graw", written by Harry Lauder and Alex Melville, and composed by Harry Lauder.

NLA's copy has pages 9-36, and is titled "Lauder's 2nd Album" on page 9.

NLA's copy includes 2 pages of advertisements for Francis & Day's Annuals.

Plate no.: [F. & D. 11813].

A fine old English gentleman: the popular English ballad with new symphonies & accompaniments, composer Henry Russell (London: Chas. Sheard & Co, Music Publishers and Printers), n.d. (Item 164) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

No. 706 Musical Bouquet.

NLA's copy has a handmade cover and is cropped to 32cm long.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Feldman's 21st song annual with tonic sol-fa setting, (London: B. Feldman & Co.), n.d. (Item 165) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"F. 21 S. A. - Col".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Invictus: song with pianoforte accompaniment, composer Bruno Huhn, lyricist William Ernest Henley (London: Augener Ltd.), n.d. (Item 166) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "To Francis Rogers".

"Sung by Mischa-Léon".

"Alto or Bass".

NLA's copy has "With Hearty good wishes... 26/5/1989" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: A.P.S. 8831-4 R.

King Charles: cavalier song, composer Maude Valérie White, lyricist Robert Browning (London: Boosey & Co.), 1898 (Item 167) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is cropped to 31.5cm long.

Plate no.: H. 2201.

The veteran's song (long live the King), composer Stephen Adams, lyricist F. E. Weatherly, 1902 (Item 168) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is cropped to 31.5cm long.

NLA's copy has handwritten inscription on front page.

Plate no.: H. 3651.

The wolf!: the celebrated bass song, composer William Shield arranger J. L. Hopkins (London: The Orpheus Music Publishing Co.), n.d. (Item 169) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 1. in C".

NLA's copy has "A. Stuart Peters. Glasgow. Scot. 28-3-1898" handwritten on the front cover.

"As sung by Mr. Chaplin Henry, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Santley and Mr. J. G. Patty.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Big ben, song, composer Henry Pontet, lyricist Annie Crossley Clough (London: H. Beresford), n.d. (Item 170) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "J. Griffiths" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: H.B.805.

The outlaw, composer Edward J. Loder, lyricist H. Carl Schiller (Place of publication not listed: publisher not listed), n.d. (Item 171) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: 1722.

King Solomon and king David: an encore song, composer James Francis Cooke (Philadelphia: Theodore Presser Co.), 1918 (Item 172) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "Jock Stewart. Gay Gordons. Queensland 1926" handwritten on front cover.

Plate no.: 15420-2.

The volunteer organist: descriptive song, composer Henry Lamb, lyricist M. B. Glenry (London: Chas. Sheard & Co. Music Publishers), n.d. (Item 173) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 8953, Musical Bouquet".

Plate no.: 8953.

Keep the home-fires burning ('till the boys come home): song, composer Ivor Novello, lyricist Lena Guilbert Ford (New York: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1915 (Item 174) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "Kathleen Stone 12/7/18" handwritten on front cover.

Plate no.: C. 6724-6.

Angry, composers Jules Cassard, Henry Brunies and Merrit Brunies, lyricist Dudley Mecum ([Chicago]: [Ted Brown Music Co.]), 1925 (Item 175) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"With Piano tune Uke".

NLA's copy is one leaf of "Angry".

Plate no.: Not listed.

[Compilation of 14 works by various composers], 1928 (Item 176) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "Dream Kisses", words by Jack Yellen, and music by Maurice Kraus Jerome; "A Precious Little Thing Called Love", (Plate No.: 546 4), by Lou Davis and John Frederick Coots; "Yesterday", words by Charlie Harrison and music by Monte Wilhite; "Old Pal Why Don't You Answer Me?", (Plate No.: 1119_3), words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young, and music by Maurice Kraus Jerome; "That Tumble-Down Shack In Athlone", (Plate No.: S59), lyric by Richard W. Pascoe, and music by Monte Carlo and Alma M. Sanders; "Laugh! Clown! Laugh!", (Plate No.: 473-4), lyric by Lewis & Young, and music by Ted Fiorito; "Girl Of My Dreams", lyric and music by Sunny Clapp, and Ukulele arrgt. by M. Kalua; "Old Fashioned Locket", by Dale Wimbrow, Johnny Marvin & Tom Ford; "Old Man Sunshine Little Boy Bluebird Song", lyric by Mort Dixon and music by Harry Warren; "Ain't She Sweet", words by Jack Yellen, and music by Milton Ager; "My Dream Sweetheart", Ukulele arr. by May Singhi Breen, and words & music by Wendell Woods Hall; "Our Bungalow Of Dreams", words by Tommie Malie & Charlie Newman, music by Joe Verges, and arranged by Rube Bennett; "How Do You Do", by Phil Fleming, Charlie Harrison, & Cal DeVoll; and "Happy Days And Lonely Nights", words by Billy Rose and music by Fred Fisher.

NLA's copy includes one page of "Till We Meet Again", and is missing the cover and various pages.

Gems of Erin, n.d. (Item 177) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "The Dear Little Shamrock", by William Jackson; and "Come Back to Erin" by Claribel.

NLA's copy is pages 3-6, has no cover and is missing pages.

Plate no.: 1351.

Silver threads among the gold, composer Hart Pease Danks, lyricist Eben E. Rexford (New York: Hamilton S. Gordon), 1915 (Item 178) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: 11514-2.

Il bacio: valse brillante pour piano, composer Luigi Arditi (London: Edwin Ashdown (Limited)), n.d. (Item 179) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "Composée et Dediée à Madlle. Piccolomini".

Plate no.: E A. 17,164.

Abide with me: sacred song, composer R. Reynolds, lyricist Henry Francis Lyte (London: John Blockley), n.d. (Item 180) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Features illustration of Jesus and Mary.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Songs from the rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, composer Oswald Anderson words by Omar Khayyam (London: West & Co.), 1915 (Item 181) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Includes: "Regret" (Plate No.: W & Co. 897); and "Loves Wish" (Plate No.: W & Co. 898).

NLA's copy has a handwritten inscription on the front cover and is cropped to 31.5cm long.

My old Kentucky home, good night, composer S. C. Foster (London: W. Paxton & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 182) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"New Edition with Tonic Sol-Fa".

Plate no.: 1391.

God's garden: sacred song, composer Frank Lambert, lyricist Dorothy Frances Gurney, 1902 (Item 183) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"With Organ, or Harmonium Accompaniment, Ad Lib".

NLA's copy includes one leaf of music from "A Bowl of Roses"(Plate No.: 22678) and the poem from "A Bowl of Roses" by William Ernest Henley.

Plate no.: 21817.

When I meet MacKay, composer Harry Lauder, lyricist Harry Lauder and John Lauder (London: Francis, Day & Hunter), 1926 (Item 184) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Harry Lauder".

"No. 1,501".

NLA's copy has "The examiners said to me are you the oldest in the family. I said No, Fathers older than me", handwritten on the second page.

NLA's copy was originally a newspaper clipping from "News Of The World".

Plate no.: Not listed.

I'm a Scot!, composer John Greig, lyricist Alan Reid, n.d. (Item 185) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is Stuart Peters' manuscript copy of "I'm a Scot!", and includes one loose leaf of lyrics for 'I'm a Scot!".

Ora pro nobis (pray for us): song, composer Marietta Piccolomini, lyricist A. Horspool (London: Orsborn & Co.), n.d. (Item 186a) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: 102.

There is a green hill far away, sacred song, composer Charles Gounod, lyricist Cecil Frances Alexander (London: Novello & Company, Limited), n.d. (Item 186b) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Dedication: "The music composed & dedicated to his friend Mrs. Luisa Brown".

The lyricist's name printed as "Mrs. C. F. Alexander".

"Sung by Madame Patey".

Plate no.: 4577.

Les rameaux: sacred song, composer Jean-Baptiste Faure (London: Schott & Co.), n.d. (Item 186c) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Alternative title: "The First Palm Sunday".

"Sacred song with Pianoforte Chorus, Harmonium, or Violin or Violoncello ad libit".

"English words by G. Wotherspoon" and "French words by J. Bertrand".

Plate no.: 1040 No. 3.

Why we must say good-bye: song, composer Edith Cooke, lyricist Henry J. Treadwell (J. B. Cramer & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 186d) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: J. B. C & Co. 9454.

The sword of Ferrara, composer Frederic Field Bullard, lyricist William McLennan (Boston: The Boston Music Company), 1899 (Item 187) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Featured in "Compositions by Frederic Field Bullard".

Plate no.: B. M. Co. 470.

The wee toun clerk: old Scots ballad, arranger Hugh S. Roberton (Glasgow: Paterson's Publications, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 188) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Adapted and arranged by Hugh S. Roberton", and "Sung by Alexander Macgregor".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Spanish gold: song, composer Howard Fisher, lyricist Hugh Chesterman (London: Boosey & Co.), 1924 (Item 189) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "John Stewart 1930" handwritten on front cover.

Plate no.: B. 11328.

That's why I love her!, composers Kenneth Western and George Western (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), 1929 (Item 190) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is part of the September 8th, 1929 edition of "The News of The World".

"No. 1,667".

"Sung by Norman Long".

Francis & day's 4th album of Harry Lauder's popular songs, (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), n.d. (Item 191) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: F. & D. 15268.

The heavenly song, composer Hamilton Gray, lyricist Claude Lyttleton (London: J. H. Larway), n.d. (Item 192) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 2 in A♭".

NLA's copy has "Organ" handwritten on the front cover.

"With harmonium accompaniment ad lib".

"Harmonium or Organ Obbligato Ad Lib".

"Tonic sol-fa. Arranged for S.A.T.B.".

Plate no.: L. 319.a.

The heavenly song, composer Hamilton Gray, lyricist Claude Lyttleton (London: J. H. Larway), n.d. (Item 193) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 3 in B♭".

"With harmonium accompaniment ad lib".

NLA's copy has "Voice A♭" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: L. 319.

She's funny that way, composer Neil Morét, lyricist Richard A. Whiting (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), 1928 (Item 194) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is a newspaper clipping from a 1928 edition of "News Of The World".

"No. 1,683".

"Sung by Gracie Fields, Stanley Holloway and Albert Whelan".

That rests entirely with me, composer Franklyn Vernon, lyricist Will Kings (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), 1930 (Item 195) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is part of the May 25th, 1930 edition of "The News Of The World".

"No. 1,704".

"Sung by Will King".

You can feel it doing you good!, composer Harris Weston, lyricists R. P. Weston and Bert Lee (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), 1928 (Item 196) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Randolph Sutton & Nora Delany".

NLA's copy originally a newspaper clipping from "News Of The World".

"No. 1,640".

Plate no.: Not listed.

You wouldn't know the old place now, composers Clarkson Rose & Hastings Mann (London: B. Feldman & Co.), 1934 (Item 197) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 2797".

"Professional Copy".

Includes tonic sol-fa notations.

Plate no.: Not listed.

I do like what I'm fond of, composers John P. Long and Sam Holt (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.), 1927 (Item 198) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Sung by Reg Marcus".

NLA's copy was originally a newspaper clipping from [News Of The World?].

NLA's copy has "Stuart Peters 1927" handwritten on front cover.

"No. 1,550".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Good company: song, composer Stephen Adams poet Dr. Charles Mackay (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 199) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: H. 2137.

A soldier's song, composer Angelo Mascheroni, lyricist Sidney Arthur Herbert (London: The Orpheus Music Publishing), n.d. (Item 200) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "John P. Stewart. Bellevue Hill. 1-2-44".

NLA's copy is cropped to 32cm.

Plate no.: 518.

Twenty-thousand Scotchmen, composers Kenneth Western and George Western (London: Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.), 1929 (Item 201) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: F. & D. Ltd. 18587.

Comrades, composer Felix Mc.Glennon arranger Edward Jonghmans (London: Francis, Day, & Hunter), n.d. (Item 202) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is missing the front cover.

Plate no.: F & D.

Blow, blow, thou winter wind: song, composer James Sarjeant (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 203) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"Words from 'As You Like It' (Shakespeare)".

Plate no.: H. 268.

Killarney, composer Michael William Balfe, lyricist Edmund Falconer, Esq. (London: E. Ascherberg & Co.), n.d. (Item 204) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

"No. 2 in F".

"Sung with distinguished success by Miss Anna Whitty, at the Royal Lyceum Theatre".

Plate no.: E. A. & Co. 405a.

'Till the boys come home (keep the home fires burning): song, composer Ivor Novello, lyricist Lena Guilbert Ford (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), 1914 (Item 205a) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: A. H. & C. Ltd. 9551a.

Little grey home in the west: song, composer Hermann Löhr, lyricist D. Eardley-Wilmot ([London]: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1911 (Item 205b) - Box 155-205 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: Not listed.

The Scottish-Australian fellowship: song book, (Sydney: The Highland Society of New South Wales), 1924 (Item 206) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"Thirty six songs specially arranged and edited for the use of Scottish-Australian societies by the Council of the Highland Society of New South Wales, Sydney".

Includes a preface, a brief history about each song, and a glossary.

Old Australian bush ballads, (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Pty. Ltd.), 1950 (Item 207) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"Collected by Vance Palmer", and "Music restored by Margaret Sutherland".

"Imperial Edition No. 639".

Includes a preface written by Vance Palmer, and a glossary of terms.

Includes: "The Wild Colonial Boy", "The Old Bullock Dray", "Song of Ballarat", "Ballad of Ben Hall", "Song of The Free Selector", "The Road To Gundagai", "Ballad of Jack Lefroy", "The Stockman's Last Bed", "Flash Jack From Gundagai", "The Old Keg of Rum", "The Banks Of The Condamine", "The Broken Down Squatter", and "The Overlander".

NLA's copy has "D. Branagan" handwritten on the front cover.

Plate no.: B. 5457.

North Queensland lullaby: song, composer Percy Jones, lyricist Lucille Quinlan (London: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1953 (Item 208) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "D. Branagan" handwritten on front cover.

Plate no.: Not listed.

Five Australian lyrics: voice and piano, composer John Antill (London: Boosey & Hawkes), 1953 (Item 209) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"Derived from Tribal Legends by Harvey Allen".

Includes: "1. The Wanderer", "2. Sunset Song", "3. The Stones Cry Out", "4. A Prayer", and "5. Song To The Storm".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Australian folksongs: song folio, arrangers Alex Hood & Gabrielle Hood (Sydney: J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.), 1964 (Item 210) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

Includes foreword by Alex and Gabrielle Hood, a brief history about each song, and a glossary of terms.

Includes: "Van Dieman's Land"; "The Plains of Emu" or "An Exile of Erin"; "The Catalpa"; "Ten Thousand Miles Away"; "Jim Jones of Botany Bay"; "Bold Jack Donahoe"; "The Dead Horse Shanty"; "Dennis O'Reilly"; "Bound For South Australia"; "Where's Your Licence?"; "The Cry 'Look Out Below'"; "The Eumarella Shore"; "The Ballad of Ben Hall"; "The Old Bark Hut"; "The Death of Ben Hall"; "The Kelly's Byrne, and Hart"; "The Broken Down Squatter"; "The Bullockies' Ball"; "The Old Bullock Dray"; "The New England Cockie"; "Flash Jack From Gundagai"; "Bluey Brink"; "The Overlander"; and "Brisbane Ladies".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Favorite folk ballads of Burl Ives: a collection of folk songs and ballads with guitar and piano accompaniment (volume 2), composer (Melbourne: D. Davis & Co. Pty. Ltd.), 1949 (Item 211) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "D. Branagan 22 Hercules St Chatswood (No Suggestions)" handwritten on the front cover.

Includes brief history of each song.

Includes: "The Ballad of Thunderhead", written and arranged by Burl Ives; "Cute Little Window", arranged by Burl Ives; "Aunt Rhody", arranged by Burl Ives; "The Divil and The Farmer's Wife", arranged by Burl Ives; "Little Mohee", arranged by Burl Ives; "Dublin City", words and music arranged by Burl Ives; "Lord Randall", arranged by Burl Ives; "When I Was Single", arranged by Burl Ives; "John Hardy", arranged by Burl Ives; "Cowboy's Lament", arranged by Burl Ives; "Peter Gray", arranged by Burl Ives; "Sweet Betsy From Pike", arranged by Burl Ives; "Ol' Dan Tucker", arranged by Burl Ives; "Tam Pearce", arranged by Burl Ives; "Wake Nicodemus", arranged by Burl Ives; "The Roving Gambler", arranged by Burl Ives; and "Where, Oh Where Is Dear Little Susie?", arranged by Burl Ives. .

Plate no.: B. 5901D.

Alfred Hill's New Guinea songs, arranger Alfred Hill collected by Ray Sheridan (Sydney: Southern Music Publishing Company (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.), 1953 (Item 212) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "D. Branagan" handwritten on contents page.

Includes background notes written by Ray Sheridan about each piece.

Includes: "Song of Sorrow", "Song of the Flute", "'Guba' the Cyclone", "Song of the Sunset", "Song of the Storm", "Song of the Fire Dancers", "Song of the Drum", "Song of the Canoe", and "Song of the Dawn".

Plate no.: Not listed.

Men of eureka and other Australian songs, composer Percy Jones, lyricists Mary Gilmore, E. J. Brady, C. J. Dennis, and James Devaney (Melbourne: Allan & Co. Pty. Ltd.), 1954 (Item 213) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"Imperial Edition No. 722.

NLA's copy has "D. Branagan 22 Hercules St. Chatswood" handwritten on the title page.

Includes: "Men of Eureka", words by Mary Gilmore, and music by Percy Jones; "The Traveller", words by C. J. Dennis, and music by Percy Jones; "The Bunyip", words by J. Devaney, and music by Percy Jones; and "Sea Shanty", words by E. J. Brady, and music by Percy Jones.

Plate no.: B. 6329.

Port o' Sydney: song (for baritone), composer James Brash, lyricist William A. Tainsh (Sydney: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), 1922 (Item 214) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "John P. Stewart" stamped on the front cover.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The Scottish duet book, arrangers Alfred Moffat and Purcell J. Mansfield (London: Bayley & Ferguson), 1927 (Item 215) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"A collection of thirty-two favourite Scottish songs arranged as duets for various voices, with accompaniments for pianoforte".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The new Scottish Orpheus: a collection of the most admired songs of Scotland, arranged with pianoforte accompaniment (vol. one), arranger John Michael Diack, 1922 (Item 216) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

151 works by various composers.

Acknowledgement: "I would greatfully acknowledge my indebtness to Mr. W. H. Murray of the Scottish National Song Society, and Mr. F. H. Bisset for their generous assistance in the preparation of this volume. J. M. D.".

NLA's copy has "To Mr. John Stewart, with my compliments J. Fulleston 30. 4. 28." and "See also the 'Popular Album of Scottish Songs and Dances' published by Patersons Publications Glasgow & London" handwritten on the inside of the cover.

NLA's copy has handwritten lyrics for "Corn Rigs" "Broadcasted 2GB 28-11-28" on a note slipped between pages 50-1; a copy of lyrics for "Scotty", with "Recite this. Piano playing softly 'A man's a man' doesn't go too well but not bad" handwritten on the page, slipped between pages 50-1; and handwritten lyrics for "The Campbells are Comin'", "Broadcasted 2G.B. Sydney 28-11-28", on a note slipped in between pages 86-7.

Plate no.: Not listed.

The MacGregors' gathering, composer Alexander Lee arranger L. C. Venables, lyricist Sir Walter Scott (London: Boosey & Co.), n.d. (Item 217) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

No. 260 of "The Choralist".

Plate no.: Not listed.

The lute player: song, composer Frances Allitsen poet William Watson (London: Edwin Ashdown (Limited)), 1895 (Item 218) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: E. A. 32691.

Sirs! your toast: the celebrated song of the toreador from Bizet's opera Carmen, composer Georges Bizet arranger Henry Hersee (London: Metzler & Co. (1920) Ltd.), 1924? (Item 219) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"English version by Henry Hersee".

"No. 2 in E (Simplified)".

NLA's copy is cropped to 31cm long.

Plate no.: M. 5193.

The shop girl: musical farce, composer Ivan Caryll, lyricist Henry Jackson Wells Dam (London: Hopwood & Crew), n.d. (Item 220) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has a newspaper clipping titled "Fabulous Career of Financial Buccaneer" from the February 13th, 1947 edition of "The Daily Mirror" pasted inside the cover.

The three bachelors: song, composer Kennedy Russell, lyricist Fred. E. Weatherly (London: Chappell & Co. Ltd.), n.d. (Item 221) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

NLA's copy has "Get Three merry men dancing by F. E. Weatherly" inscribed on the front cover.

Plate no.: 25810.

Ascherberg's monster album of favourite Scottish songs, (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd.), 1924 (Item 222) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

Plate no.: A. H. & C. Ltd. 10895-4.

Kerr's collection of reels & strathspeys, highland schottisches, country dances, jigs, hornpipes, flirtations, &c. arranged for the pianoforte, (Glasgow: J.S. Kerr), n.d. (Item 223) - Box 206-223 (MUS Peters)

"Arranged in sets for dancing".

Includes: "Reels and Strathspeys", "A Set of Quadrilles, Reel Time","Highland Schottisches", "Country Dances", "A Set of Quadrilles, Jig Time", and "A 3rd Set of Quadrilles, Jig Time".

Plate no.: 215.


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