Frederick Bevan

Australian singer (bass), organist, choirmaster & songwriter. (b. London 3 July, 1856 - d. Adelaide 27 March, 1939) Was a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, Whitehall. Came to Australia to take up a position as teacher at Elder Conservatorium, Adelaide in 1898. Organist & choirmaster at North Adelaide Congregational church 1900-1930. Returned to England briefly in the early 1920s, but returned to Australia in 1926. Retired from Conservatorium in 1935. Wrote over 100 compositions (many with Fred E. Weatherly).