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For many years a skilful pianist and musical director for silent films, L. D. Austin was forced by the advent of 'talkies' to pursue an alternative career as a piano teacher, composer, and notoriously provocative music critic.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, S. P. Andrew Collection (PAColl-3739)
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Photograph by Stanley P. Andrew
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