Veteran Musician Passes

By the death recently of Mr Richard Wyke, of Aberdeen Road, Gisborne lost a veteran bandsman and conductor, and a most accomplished musician. Mr Wyke, who was 82 years of age, was born in England and spent the first half of his life there. He won prominence as a flautist, and later as an arranger and composer.

Coming to New Zealand, Mr Wyke was conductor of a number of bands. In Gisborne he conducted the Gisborne City Band, the Gisborne Military Band, and the Gisborne Silver Band. He was also prominent in orchestral work and as a teacher of brass and woodwind instruments.

Portrait taken some years ago is by E. T. Doddrell. Other pictures are of the funeral service.

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