The fore runner to our beloved Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, is the original Queensland Police Brass Band which was in existence between 1895 and 1905. This 20 piece band included one drummer and 19 brass instrument players and was led by Band Master Professor Seale. We do not know much more about them but the images are a great reminder of this part of Queensland Police history.
The Queensland Police Brass Band, 1895. Image PM0147 courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum.
Full length portrait of a member of the Queensland Police Brass Band in uniform, carrying his cornet, c1895. Image PM0591 courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum.
Group photograph of Queensland Police Brass Band, Brisbane at the Petrie Terrace Depot, 1900. The Bandmaster, Professor Seale, is seated 5th from the left. Image PM0767 courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum.
Police Parade ” Under Arms” led by the Queensland Police Brass Band, Petrie Terrace Depot, Brisbane, c1903. Image PM0137 Courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum
The Queensland Police Brass Band leads a police march down Queen Street in Brisbane, c1905. Image PM1921 courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum.
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This information has been supplied by the Queensland Police Museum from the best resources available at the time of writing.
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