John Henry Thomas

John Henry Thomas (born 24 November 1854, in Truro, Cornwall, died 22 February 1928, in Moonta) was an Australian composer, editor, and conductor.

[3][4] Thomas learned to play music on a harmonium, which he kept into his adult life as one of his most treasured possessions.

Thus the miners made an important contribution to the Australian economy and were crucial to the prospering of Moonta and the surrounding district.

John Henry Thomas helped to maintain the Cornish culture through his compositions and leadership in the musical community.

Thomas moved to Australia with his parents as an infant and as an adult was active in Moonta, where he worked as a composer and conductor.