Goonhavern Banjo Band outside Mr Fred Epletts bungalow – Circa 1955
Goonhavern Banjo Band was formed in 1935 into the 1970’s. Founder Mr Fred Eplett formed the band after he returned from South Africa.
Back Row: Alan Lamb, Silas White , Baden Powell (1901-1979), Les Taylor, William Henry Eplett, James Edgar Veale (1924-1982) & Glen Pedlar (1921-2003).
Middle Row: Mrs Elsie Lavin nee Roberts (1921-1994), Rose Penna, Mrs Dorothy Powell nee Hitchens, Miss Rita Jacka (Twin Sisters), Miss Roma Jacka (Twin Sisters) & Mrs Elsie Veale nee Eplett.
Front Row: Founder Mr Fred Eplett (1893-1965) & Mr Howard Rule (1895-1962).
Apparently, Willie Waters (1926 – 2011), Trevor Jewell (1922 – 2007) and Audrey Jewell (1926 – ) were also members or used to go round with the Banjo Band at one stage too.
Groupies !! There seemed to be a lot of people that were involved with the Banjo Band, I had lessons on the Banjo when I was a lad with Rita Jacka down Fred Epletts.