Aramoho School

Many a tune ago

Newspaper reports

There were many newspaper reports written about the mouth organ bands in Wanganui.

25th March 1927

'ARAMOHO SCHOOL LEADS THE WAY'

Mouth organ bands are increasing in popularity in America and Australia. Teachers and others interested in boys and girls welfare are recognising the great possibilities of the mouth organ as a means of inculcating a love of music. The Boomerang company offered to give instruments for a band and Mr. Coddington made application for the set if donated.

18th December 1927

'ANNUAL CONCERT'

The evening was most enjoyable and well up to the high standard of Aramoho School concerts. The mouth organ band is always popular and played with skill and precision.

16th Febuary 1928

'SAMOAN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION VISITS ARAMOHO SCHOOL'

When the Director of Samoan Education was visiting Aramoho School this week he was interested by the mouth-organ band composed of members of the school. In fact he and his Samoan companion were so taken with that they took a photograph of it with them to publish in the Samoan school magazine when they return home.