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 Robert S. Smith B.E.M. |
 Luceo Non Uro (I shine not burn) |
Piper Bob Smith was Founding President of the Caber Feidh Club. He Joined the Hawthorn City Pipe Band as an 11 year old and continued as a Piper for 48 years. He served the Band as Secretary, Vice President and V.H.P.B.A. delegate. He was made a Life Member of both the H.C.P.B. and the V.P.B.A. For 16 years he was President of the Melbourne Ladies Pipe Band. For his services to the Pipe Band movement he was awarded "The Queens Silver Jubilee Medal" in 1977, and was again honored in1978 with the awarding of The British Empire Medal.
Inspiration for this tune :
Pipe Major Ian Matheson joined The Hawthorn City Pipe band in 1941 as drummer. He later turned his considerable musical talents to Piping and in 1949 was appointed Pipe major at the age of 19 years. He held this position till 1966 when ill health forced his retirement. He was made a life member of the Hawthorn City Pipe Band in 1966. He was a piping judge for the Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association and over a lifetime many a piper has been grateful for his assistance.