Saturday,
23 November 2024
Saxon trombone returns to Euroa

A LITTLE piece of Euroa's history returned recently for a short visit.

The item was a trombone which was presented to William Saxon on his return home from fighting in the 1914–1918 war.

On William's enlistment papers he was named as William Frederick Saxon – but was always known as William, Bill or 'Shinner' being his nick name.

The trombone, now 107 years old, is in the keeping of his grandson...

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