Real name: Harold Carter

Australian musician (piano, accordion) bandleader, broadcaster & educator well known for his work with Jack Speering & Hal Carter & His Old-Time Dance Band - b. Penrith, NSW 1916 -

Studied piano as a child. In 1937 moved to Sydney and began teaching & broadcasting. Had own school of music in 1939. Worked with The Singing Stockmen (playing accordion) in 1941. Began leading bands at Sydney dance halls in the late 1940s. Long engagement at Petersham Town Hall (1945-1962).