The “Warrnambool Standard” newspaper has reference to John Broadwood Shepherd and Son in a newspaper of 1887 and another dated April 13, 1901.ġ850, Isaac T.

It was also involved in the community, sponsoring prizes for the Musical and Recital Competition, which was part of the entertainment for the Exhibition. The music store of John Broadwood Shepherd and Son had an “impressive” stand at The Great Warrnambool Exhibition of 1896 – 1897 and received a medal for its exhibit. It is interesting to the uninitiated to watch the different processes which literally convert the trees of the forest into the marvellous instruments which sound the praises of God in thousands of churches and Sabbath Schools, or make sweet music in multitudes of homes.” The goals of The Packard Company, as quoted from the Fort Wayne Gazette, 6th August 1873 are summarised as such “In the first place it was determined to make an organ which should be excelled by none. The serial number of the organ dates it to be no older than 1887 and no younger than 1901, according to The Pump Organ Society. The donor advised that it was played for many years in the Winslow Presbyterian Church, south western Victoria (on Caramut Road, now a private residence). It was purchased locally from John Broadwood Shepherd & Son of Liebig St, Warrnambool. This chapel organ, or pump organ, was made by the Packard Company of Fort Wayne, USA. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse. Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community. Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections. Or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

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