Reginald Stoneham

(b. Melbourne, 1879 - d. 1942) Australian composer, musician, librettist, dramatist, publisher. He worked in the orchestral department of Palings, Sydney, during the early 1900s and later established himself as a musician/composer (specialising in ragtime and jazz) and music publisher. Many of his compositions were performed (and some recorded) by local vaudeville and revue performers. His major musical works included the musical comedy "F.F.F." – a collaboration with entrepreneur/businessman C.J. De Garis (1922); and the musical comedy novelette, "Marylyn", which was broadcast in 1937, and performed by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) Orchestra and Chorus. In addition to his musical works Stoneham wrote at least one radio play – the 25 minute "Commerce and Heart" (broadcast on relay by 3LO, Sydney in 1936).