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Down and Out

They were in the Hoadley's battle of the bands at Newcastle Town Hall in 1966.

They played regularly at the Happy Rock ( Gladstone Hotel Stockton ) and they used to run their own dances at Williamtown Hall.

They also played at Raymond Terrrace and Karuah Hotel, Little Beach Hall, Golden Eagle and various Surf Club Functions at many different venues around Newcastle.

Michael Speers Vocals

Michael Speers Vocals


Pete Goggan Lead Guitar

Pete Goggan Lead Guitar


Grahame Younghusband Bass Guitar

Grahame Younghusband (Frog) Bass Guitar


Norm Ryder Rhythm Guitar

Norm Ryder Rhythm Guitar


Down and Out

LR: Norm Ryder, Wally Smith, Pete Cogan, Michael Speers, Grahame Younghusband.


Down and Out 2

LR: Grahame Younghusband, Pete Cogan, Norm Ryder, Wally Smith, Michael Speers.(1967)
Unknown dancer.


Photographs and logo courtesy of Michael Speers.