Creator(s): Poulson, Bruce Date: 2001-02-07 - Description: Famous composer, one of the first Australian female composers to acheieve wide success. She owned property in Southport. the article describes her life especially in Southport - Obituary. Musical career "Sea Legend", her work inspired by her love of Southport Bay. She also had a great love of the sea and had a lease on Pelican Island. Her ashes were scattered off Pelican Island, according to her wishes expressed in her will. Two beach huts still in existence - ref. photos SCC_0005. For further information refer to Rofe file, in possession of Bruce Poulson. Format: Documents and books Object: newspaper clippings Titles: Esther Freda Rofe File Subjects: composers People/Orgs: Rofe, Esther Freda Places: Southport, Tasmania; Pelican Island, Tasmania Institution: Southport Community Centre Object number: SCC_00055 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Southport Community Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |