2011 Sydney Royal Easter Show: Wilhelm Bruder Söhne organ
Wilhelm Bruder Söhne, Waldkirch, Germany. Small steam fairground organ.
The founder of the Waldkirch organ industry was Ignaz Bruder (1780-1845), who apparently became familiar with the building of barrel organs in Mirecourt in the Vogezen. He was the master teacher for several German organ builders one of who was later to become the famous Andreas Ruth.
Four of his sons founded the business Gebrüder Bruder: Andreas (1807-1859), Ignaz II, Xavier and Wilhelm.
Two sons of the aforementioned Wilhelm, namely Wilhelm II (1841-1893) and Arnold (1842-1918), founded there own organ factory under the name of Wilhelm Bruder Söhne, and was carried on by their children and grandchildren.
From Wikipedia:
"The Sydney Royal Easter Show, also known as the Royal Easter Show or simply The Show, is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks around Easter. It is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and was first held in 1823. Queen Victoria, (1837–1901), awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name.
The Show is historically an event where "city meets country" and the rural industries of Australia can be shown and celebrated once a year.
The Show comprises an agricultural show, an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce. This comprehensive fair has many competitions including arts and crafts, photography and cookery, as well as tests of strength and skill such as wood chopping. The Show also has shopping, restaurants, commercial stands and exhibits, a horticultural display, a national accredited conformation dog show and cat show, and stage and arena shows. The Show currently attracts over one million people per year.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest event held in Australia, and the sixth largest in the world."
2011 Sydney Royal Easter Show: Wilhelm Bruder Söhne organ
Wilhelm Bruder Söhne, Waldkirch, Germany. Small steam fairground organ.
The founder of the Waldkirch organ industry was Ignaz Bruder (1780-1845), who apparently became familiar with the building of barrel organs in Mirecourt in the Vogezen. He was the master teacher for several German organ builders one of who was later to become the famous Andreas Ruth.
Four of his sons founded the business Gebrüder Bruder: Andreas (1807-1859), Ignaz II, Xavier and Wilhelm.
Two sons of the aforementioned Wilhelm, namely Wilhelm II (1841-1893) and Arnold (1842-1918), founded there own organ factory under the name of Wilhelm Bruder Söhne, and was carried on by their children and grandchildren.
From Wikipedia:
"The Sydney Royal Easter Show, also known as the Royal Easter Show or simply The Show, is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks around Easter. It is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and was first held in 1823. Queen Victoria, (1837–1901), awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name.
The Show is historically an event where "city meets country" and the rural industries of Australia can be shown and celebrated once a year.
The Show comprises an agricultural show, an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce. This comprehensive fair has many competitions including arts and crafts, photography and cookery, as well as tests of strength and skill such as wood chopping. The Show also has shopping, restaurants, commercial stands and exhibits, a horticultural display, a national accredited conformation dog show and cat show, and stage and arena shows. The Show currently attracts over one million people per year.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest event held in Australia, and the sixth largest in the world."