Date:
c1987
Title:
Narrative
Object ID:
2019.332.430
Object Name:
Narrative
Extent of Description:
Single sheet of paper, 29.5 x 21cm
Scope & Content:
[Narrative, rectangular white paper with black typed print.]
[Narrative reads]
[Paragraphs 1 and 2]
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO D.W.QUILL
Antique hunting in Christchurch a couple of years ago I was delighted and highly intrigued to pick up a copy of the 6th edition of the Nikau Waltz, composed by D.W. Quill, of the Railway Hotel Otaki. Since then I have seen an earlier copy at the Melody Farm Museum.
D.W.Q, or Billy as he was known locally was billed as the composer of the Dufferin Polka. Probably named for the same person who gave his name to Dufferin Street in Wellington, and an Irish name — Billy's mother was born in Ireland, or from Irish descent, and good catholics, a stained glass windown in the Otake Catholic Church was donated by the Quill family.
[Ruth Wright Collection]
[Narrative reads]
[Paragraphs 1 and 2]
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO D.W.QUILL
Antique hunting in Christchurch a couple of years ago I was delighted and highly intrigued to pick up a copy of the 6th edition of the Nikau Waltz, composed by D.W. Quill, of the Railway Hotel Otaki. Since then I have seen an earlier copy at the Melody Farm Museum.
D.W.Q, or Billy as he was known locally was billed as the composer of the Dufferin Polka. Probably named for the same person who gave his name to Dufferin Street in Wellington, and an Irish name — Billy's mother was born in Ireland, or from Irish descent, and good catholics, a stained glass windown in the Otake Catholic Church was donated by the Quill family.
[Ruth Wright Collection]
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Narrative, D.W.Quill
Narrative, D.W.Quill