Walter Portingale

Australian musician (piano/piano accordion), songwriter & arranger (b. Melbourne 1909 - Professional music career from age 20. With Billy O'Flynn for 18 months, then went to Shanghai, China with Joe Aronson. Later with Art Chapman & Sid Simpson. Joined Jim Davidson ABC Orchestra in 1937. Led Army Amenities Unit band during WWII. Composed "So Little Time" (1939). Publican at Hotel Albury 1962.