My father was City Engineer for what was then Moorabbin Council when the organ was installed in the Town Hall, and I remember going in regularly on weekends to watch the installation. Fascinating to watch, even more to be in the roof where the small pipes, brass instruments, xylophones etc were, especially when they were being played. It was amazing to watch men climb up and straddle the top of the huge bass pipes to tune them. I attended quite a few concerts there, and it’s great to know the organ has been restored once again to its former glory.
My father was City Engineer for what was then Moorabbin Council when the organ was installed in the Town Hall, and I remember going in regularly on weekends to watch the installation. Fascinating to watch, even more to be in the roof where the small pipes, brass instruments, xylophones etc were, especially when they were being played. It was amazing to watch men climb up and straddle the top of the huge bass pipes to tune them. I attended quite a few concerts there, and it’s great to know the organ has been restored once again to its former glory.