Life Members of the NBCA:

  • Mr Charles H. Green* (QLD)
  • Mr Eric Smith* (SA)
  • Mr Cliff F. Sorrell MBE* (SA)
  • Mr Fred E. Hodgkinson MBE* (TAS)
  • Mr Jack D. Marchingo OAM* (QLD)
  • Mr Harry Bluck OAM* (WA)
  • Mr R. (Keith) Golding* (QLD)
  • Mr A. (Bert) Bowden OAM* (VIC)
  • Mr Ross Heinze AM* (SA)
  • Mr Ian Mathers BEM* (VIC)
  • Mr David Peters OAM* (TAS)
  • Mr Geoff Fry OAM (QLD)
  • Mr Robert Bedwell OAM* (NSW)
  • Mr Allen Woodham OAM (SA)
  • Mr Tony Schraven* (WA)


Secretaries of the NBCA:

  • 1934 - 1936:  Mr J.R. Foster*
  • 1936 - [1938]:  Mr H.J. Sullivan*
  • 1941 - [1953]:  Mr Donald T. Beatson*
  • [1960]:  Mr J.R. Foster*
  • [1966]:  Mr Jack D. Marchingo OAM*
  • [1977] - [1978]:  Mr Cliff D. Goodchild*
  • [1979] - [1980]:  Mr Jack D. Marchingo OAM*
  • [1981] - 1984:  Sqd. Ldr. Laurie H. Hicks OBE*
  • 1984 - 1993:  Mr A. (Bert) Bowden OAM*
  • 1993 - 1998:  Mr Ian Mathers BEM*
  • 1998 - 2002:  Mrs Glenda Husk
  • 2002 - 2004:  Mr John W. Breen*

About Us

The National Band Council of Australia is a representative body formed by agreement of the Australian State Governing Bodies which represent four Australian States. It is incorporated under the relevant New South Wales legislation.

The NBCA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Adrian Loone
NBCA Executive Officer
executiveofficer@nbca.asn.au

Login