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Introductory note:

The primary focus of the biographical register is musical personnel first active before the end of 1860, with a secondary focus on members of their circles - families, pupils, colleagues, and other important contacts - first active after 1860.

Beyond that, there has been no systematic attempt to deal with musical personnel first active after 1860, and the coverage is selective.

Major upgrades of the contents of this page were completed in May 2020 and July 2024, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging now brings the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.

Only such biographical information as can be confirmed from standard national databases or original documentation presented is entered at the head of each person entry in this page. Where no certain evidence of a person's birth year has yet been identified, the assumption is that we do not and cannot yet know with sufficient certainty to propose one. Years of birth or death, and sometimes also names and spellings of names, thus sourced and presented here, will often differ more or less substantially from those given (but often merely hazarded) in standard Australian and international bibliographic and biographical records.

The texts given in gold aim for the most part to be diplomatic transcriptions, wherever practical retaining unaltered the original orthography, and spellings and mis-spellings, of the printed or manuscript sources. Occasionally, however, some spellings are silently corrected (for instance, of unusual music titles and composers, to assist identification), and some orthography, punctuation and paragraphing, and very occasionally also syntax, editorially altered or standardised in the interests of consistency, clarity, and readability.

FABRIS, Cristofero (Cristofero FABRIS; Signor FABRIS)

Musician, vocalist, professor of singing

Born Italy, c. 1833
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 14 November 1876 (per St. Osyth, from London)
Died Sydney, NSW, 8 May 1893, aged "60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Cristofero+Fabris+d1893 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FABRIS-Cristofero (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860

FABRIS, Leonora (Leonora PARODI; Signora FABRIS)

Musician, vocalist, professor of singing

Born Milano, Italy, 1839; daughter of Camillo PARODI and Albina ?
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 14 November 1876 (per St. Osyth, from London)
Died Woollahra, NSW, 14 April 1910, aged "70"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Leonora+Fabris+d1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FABRIS-Leonora (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860

Documentation:

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (13 May 1893), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13908173 

FABRIS. - May 8, of paralysis, Cristofero Fabris, Professor of Singing, aged 60.

Application for certificate of naturalization, Leonora Parodi Fabris, 1906; National Archives Australia, A1/1906/2723/6913

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6913 (DIGITISED)

"DEATH OF SIGNORA FABRIS", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (15 April 1910), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115242114 

Signora Leonora Fabris, formerly a wellknown operatic singer in Italy and in Australia, died at her residence, Queen-street, Woollahra, on Thursday. The lady had reached her 70th year, and had enjoyed good health until a week ago. She came to Australia in 1876 as principal contralto of Lyster's Italian Opera Company, and became a great popular favorite. After retiring from the stage Signora Fabris taught singing, and was regarded as a most successful tutor. Among the more distinguished of her pupils was Mme. Amy Sherwin, the "Tasmanian Nightingale."

ASSOCIATIONS: Amy Sherwin (vocalist); Lyster's Opera Company (troupe)

FAGAN, Eliza (Eliza FAGAN; Miss FAGAN; Miss E. FAGAN; Elizabeth FAGAN)

Theatrical dancer, vocalist, actor, ? pianist

Active NSW, 1859; VIC, 1860-68; Adelaide, SA, 1861

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Miss+Fagan+theatrical+dancer (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAGAN-Miss-E-dancer (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Eliza Fagan was last billed, from February to August 1867, appearing as a singer and dancer at the Canterbury Music Hall, Bourke Street, Melbourne.

An Elizabeth Fagan died in Melbourne, aged "21", on 25 May 1868, and is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery; another Elizabeth Fagan, daughter of the late Hugh Fagan of Castlemaine, married Michael Gleeson at Castlemaine, VIC, on 6 July 1868, and died at Carlton, VIC, on 7 January 1889.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (27 August 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18646983 

OLYMPIC THEATRE, WEST MAITLAND, POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. HENRY EDWARDS . . . MANAGER OF THE OLYMPIC THEATRE . . .
We, the undersigned, Members of the Company . . . have much pleasure in tendering to you our services for the purpose of a
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, ON SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, AUGUST 27, 1859 . . .
Sam Howard, Edward Faning pro self and son, Charles Miran,
Geo. Palmer, A. Crosby, T. Hasker, Miss S. Griffiths,
J. B. Weston, A. M. Miran, M. Schmidt,
Julia Corcoran, E. McLean, John Patrick, Eliza Fagan, &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Edwards (actor, manager); Sam Howard (actors); Edward and Charles Faning (musicians); Charles and Anna Maria Miran (actors); Emelia Crosby (actor); James John Hasker (actor); M. Schmidt (dancer); Julia Corcoran (dancer, actor); Olympic Theatre (Maitland venue)

"PRINCESS THEATRE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 February 1860), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154879824 

The burlesque of "Pluto and Proserpine," which secured a lengthened run at the Haymarket, in London, some time since, is being performed at the Princess Theatre, and with considerable improvement on the original piece. Wanting none of the original bits, it now includes some local additions which are intensely local, and the addition of which have constituted it almost a new play . . . Scene 6th is another work of art. It discloses a corn field, with a neat little cottage in the back ground, and the reapers merry-making. This gives occasion for the performance of some national dances, so well executed that we cannot refrain from mentioning the principal performers, Irish Jig - Miss Earl; Marseillaise - Miss Targett and Miss Holroyd; Tullachgorum - Miss Fagan and Miss Corcoran; Sailors' Hornpipe - Miss Green and Miss Earl . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Tilly Earl (dancer); Kate Corcoran (dancer); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"NEW LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (2 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87374091 

The drama of "Rob Roy," which was performed last night at the Lyceum, is always a favorite with theatrical folks . . . The drama, with its incidental music and scenery, was well put on the stage and well played. Mr. Holloway, as Rob Roy . . . Mr. Murray made a most humorous Baillie . . . Miss Fiddes, as Helen Macgregor . . . Mrs. Hancock played and sang the part of Diana Vernon in a very pleasing manner, and in the duet "We part to meet no more" - to the well known air of "Ye Banks and Braes," which she sang with Mr. Sayers (Frank Osbaldiston) they narrowly escaped an encore . . . A Highland dance by Miss Fagan and Miss Prestige introduced in the piece, received a well deserved encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Holloway (actor); Dominick Murray (actor); Josephine Fiddes (actor); Mary Ellen Hancock (actor, vocalist); W. F. Sayer (actor, vocalist); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

PIECE: Rob Roy Macgregor (Pocock, with some of the music by Bishop and Davy)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (21 February 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50019425 

VICTORIA THEATRE. Under the Management of SIGNOR BIANCHI.
GREAT SUCCESS! SECOND-NIGHT of the GRAND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY . . . CONDUCTOR - MR. LINDLEY NORMAN.
THIS EVENING (Thursday), February 21.
The Performances will commence with Bellini's Grand Tragic Opera of NORMA.
Norma - Signora Bianchi.
Adelgisa - Miss Julia Harland.
Pollio - Signor Bianchi.
Oroviso - Mr. John Gregg.
Coltilde - Miss Fagan.
Flavio - Mr. Mitchell.
Priests, Druids, and Virgins of the Temple, &c. &c.
A Powerful CHORUS and an Efficient BAND . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); Julia Harland (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist); Linly Norman (conductor); the company also included Enrico Grossi (vocalist); Italian Opera Company (troupe); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

"THE ITALIAN OPERA", The South Australian Advertiser (27 February 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article830976 

. . . This evening "Lucia di Lammermoor" will be produced; and to-morrow (Thursday) "Norma" will be repeated by request, the performances being for the benefit of Signora Bianchi. The opera will be followed by a ballet divertissement by Miss Fagan; the whole being concluded by a grand musical melange, in which Miss Harland, Mr. Gregg, and others will appear . . .

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (27 February 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article830938 

VICTORIA THEATRE. Under the Management of SIGNOR BIANCHI.
CONTINUED SUCCESS. GRAND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY . . . THLS EVENING (Wednesday), February 27 . . . LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR . . .
The whole to conclude with a MEDLEY DANCE, by MISS FAGAN. (Her first appearance in Adelaide [sic]) . . .

"LA SONNAMBULA", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (9 March 1861), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90036440 

The favorite opera of "La Sonnambula" was produced on Monday evening, at the Victoria Theatre, before a numerous and most respectable audience. The piece was very well placed upon the stage, and the various parts were sustained with much spirit . . . Miss Fagan appeared as Therese, but, unfortunately, made the character a dummy . . .

"PORT THEATRE", South Australian Register (8 April 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50016082 

The Opera Company, on Friday evening last, produced Verdi's tragic opera of "Norma," with considerable abbreviation, at the Port Theatre . . . A dance by Miss Fagan concluded the evening's entertainment.

ASSOCIATIONS: Port Theatre (Adelaide venue)

VICTORIA THEATRE", South Australian Register (24 April 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50016988 

Rossini's grand opera of "Figaro" [sic] was repeated on Tuesday evening to a respectable but not crowded house. The evening's performances were brought to a close by the grand allegorical ballet entitled "The Four Seasons," in which the Leopold Family and Miss Fagan appeared.

ASSOCIATIONS: Leopold family (dancers)

"Victoria Theater", Adelaider Deutsche Zeitung (3 May 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83789892 

"CLEARED OUT . . . FRIDAY, JUNE 14", Adelaide Observer (15 June 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158181338 

ALDINGA, steamer, 500 tons, H. McMeikan, master, for Melbourne. Passengers . . . Signor and Signora Bianchi, Miss Fagan, Signor Grossi . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Aldinga, from Adelaide, 14 June 1861, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/7ECA7750-FA01-11E9-AE98-7F14C4CAC756?image=10 (DIGITISED)

. . . Miss Fagan / 24 . . .

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (5 March 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154968788 

THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee and Manager - BARRY SULLIVAN.
The public are respectfully informed that the above magnificent Temple of the Drama will Reopen, under the above management, on
SATURDAY NEXT, 7th MARCH, 1863 . . .
THE ACKNOWLEDGED STAR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA . . .
. . . Miss Rosa Dunn; Miss Corcoran; Mrs. Alfred Phillips; Miss Fagan; Miss Tilly Earl . . .
Conducteur d'Orchestre, Mons. Strebinger. Leader, Mr. King . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Barry Sullivan (actor, manager); Rosa Dunn (actor, dancer); Elizabeth Elsbee Phillips (actor, vocalist); Frederick Strebinger (violin, conductor); Edward King (violin, leader); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"HAYMARKET THEATRE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (27 December 1864), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5740667 

The Christmas pantomime at the Haymarket was welcomed by such an audience as Christmas pantomimes should be played to . . . entitled "The Last of the Ogres." The piece, which is an adaptation of Planche's "Bee and the Orange-tree," has been localized by Mr. W. M. Akhurst with considerable effect. It has been splendidly mounted; and with Lady Don and Miss Clelia Howson and Mr. F. Howson in the burlesque opening, and with the agile Lenton troupe in the fun-and-frolic scene, it proved a decided success . . . The opening of the harlequinade brought on quite an avalanche of pantomimic and athletic power; and probably few modern pantomimes have had the advantage of so much talent as that presented by the Lenton troupe . . . Miss Kate Corcoran an active and graceful columbine, and Miss E. Fagan as harlequina . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Mower Akhurst (dramatist); Thomas Lenton Troupe (toured Australia 1864-66); Emily Don (actor, vocalist); Clelia Howson (actor, vocalist); Frank Howson (actor, vocalist); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAY CELEBRATIONS", The Ballarat Star (25 December 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112866003 

. . . there will be . . . the commencement of the "new comic Christmas pantomime," in which Miss Fagan, from the Haymarket Theatre, Melbourne, will appear as Columbine . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (1 February 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5784886 

CANTERBURY MUSIC-HALL - Miss FAGAN, premier cantatrice and danseuse, from Haymarket Theatre, appears to-night. Admission, 6d.

ASSOCIATIONS: Canterbury Music Hall (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 June 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5769821 

CANTERBURY-HALL . . . Novelty and Amusement; Elephant and Leopard, with keeper; Misses Fagan and Middleton, from theatre; Rowland troupe.

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 August 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5774477 

CANTERBURY-HALL. - Unprecedented success of LEON TROUPE, juvenile Minstrels, Fenian Finnigan, Clog-dancing, Miss Fagan. Admission, 6d.

? "SUBURBAN POLICE . . . WILLIAMSTOWN (Monday)", The Age (19 May 1868), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article176997392 

. . . Inspector Ryall, in charge of the district, made an application for relief from the poor box toward the support of an unfortunate girl named Fagan. The girl, he stated, had been engaged as a pianist at one of the hotels in the borough, but was now in a destitute condition, living at a lodging-house kept by a Mrs. Crowl. Mr. Call gave 5s, stating at the same time he understood the local Ladies' Benevolent Society had agreed to pay the rent . . .

FAHEY, Edward (Edward FAHEY; Mr. E. FAHEY)

Musician, bassoon player, bandsman, Band of the 12th Regiment, soldier

Married Rebecca Elizabeth KILSBY (1834-1923), Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, England, 21 August 1850
Regiment arrived Melbourne, VIC, 18 October 1854 (per Camperdown, from Cork, 8 July)
Arrived Hobart, TAS, January 1856
Arrived Sydney, NSW, April 1858
Departed for England, by early 1862
Discharged (12th Regiment), England, 1862 (resident Northampton)
? Died by c. 1870

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Fahey+12th+Regiment (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAHEY-Edward (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 12th Regiment (military band); Sydney University Musical Festival (event, July 1859)

Documentation:

1850, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of Weedon Beck [sic] in the county of Northampton; register 1837-53, page 108; Northamptonshire Record Office, 344P/8

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/9199/images/42672_340404__0010-00055?pId=738480 (PAYWALL)

No. 216 / Aug't 21st [1850 ] Edward Fahey / Of full age / Bachelor / Private 12th Reg't of Foot / Chatham Co. Kent / [Son of] Edward Fahey / Private 12th Reg't of Foot
Rebecca Elizabeth Kilsby / Minor / Spinster / - / Church St. Lower Weedon / [daughter of] Richard Robert Kilsby / Carpenter . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Fahey, native of Tralee, enlisted in the 12th Regiment at Limerick on 26 November 1818, aged 26 (born 1792) and was discharged at Gibraltar on 24 November 1824; the presumably widowed Rebecca had married Peter Barrett (d. 1873) and was probably in New Zealand by c. 1870, and later married William Bradley; she died in Auckland, NZ, on 4 August 1923

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1854; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2971

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1591315553 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / . . . Band . . .
1030 / Fox David / . . . Band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Fahey had been with the 12th Regiment in Mauritius in 1841, and at Chatham, Kent, in January-March 1851

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1855; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2972

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1591735864 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / . . . Band . . .
1112 / Fawl Andrew / . . . Band . . .

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (4 July 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60402011

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
On TUESDAY, July 19th, and THREE FOLLOWING DAYS, a series of GRAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Will be held to celebrate the opening of the HALL of the Sydney University in which the performances will take place . . . CONDUCTOR - Mr. L. H. LAVENU . . .
SOLO BASSOON, Mr. J. WINTERBOTTOM.
1st BASSOON - Mr. E. Fahey, 12th Regiment. 2nd BASSOON - Mr. G. Wright, 12th Regiment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); John Winterbottom (bassoon); George Henry Wright (bassoon); Sydney University Musical Festival (event, July 1859)

[Advertisement], Empire (12 June 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60411624 

COPY OF PROTEST.
Prince of Wales Theatre, Sydney, Tuesday Morning, May 22nd, 1860.
WE, the undersigned, professors of music, vocal and instrumental, and also the chorus engaged in the forthcoming Opera, season, deem it a bounden duty, taking into consideration an article appearing in this morning's Empire, to protest against the ability of Sig. CUTOLO, as a conductor of grand opera, at the same time believing him to be, without doubt, an excellent pianist; but from inexperience, unable to wield the baton as conductor.
GIOVENINA BIANCHI, OCTAVIA HAMILTON, CLELIA HOWSON . . .
EUGENIO BIANCHI, E. COULON, _ PALTZER, F. HOWSON, senior, F. HOWSON, junior . . .
[orchestra] C. EIGENSCHENK, leader, _ PRINCE, J. MAN, W. RICE, J. DAVIS, _ WALKER; A. CHATE, E. FAHY . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Cesare Cutolo (musician); Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Clelia Howson (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist); Jacques Paltzer (violinist, conductor); Frank Howson senior (vocalist); Frank Howson junior (musician); Charles Eigenschenck (violin, leader); Henry Prince (musician, 12th band); Walter John Rice (musician); Isaac Henry Davis (musician); Alfred Henry Chate (musician); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 July to 30 September 1861; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2982

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1594368506 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / . . . Band
2409 / Fahey Patrick / . . . From Drum major . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Patrick Fahey (former drum major); it is not clear whether Patrick was his (? younger) brother, or unrelated

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 January to 31 March 1862; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2982

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1594446335 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / [name and number later struck out] . . . Band, Invalided

In the previous pay list, October to December 1861, Fahey was listed as being in the regimental hospital

Admission register, Chelsea pensioners, 12th Regiment of Foot, 1862; UK National Archives, WO23/47

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/435593:62624 (PAYWALL)

. . . Edw'd Fahey / 17 June '62 / [residence] Northampton . . .

FAHEY, Patrick (Patrick FAHEY; Patrick FAHIE)

Drummer, drum major (1860-61), soldier, 12th Regiment

Born Tralee, Ireland, January 1832; son of Edward FAHEY
Enlisted (12th Regiment), Macroom, Ireland, 13 June 1846 (aged "14 5/12 years")
Arrived with 2nd division of regiment, Melbourne, VIC, 6 November 1854 (per Empress Eugenie, from Cork, 30 July)
Arrived Hobart, TAS, January 1856
Arrived Sydney, NSW, April 1858
Departed Sydney, NSW, 22 September 1863 (per Curacoa, for New Zealand)
Died Sydney, NSW, 14 May 1899, aged "67"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Patrick+Fahey+1832-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAHEY-Patrick (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 12th Regiment (military; Patrick, a drummer, was never a member of the band proper; however, as drum major, he certainly had a relationship with the band)

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Chatham barracks, Kent; UK National Archives, HO107/1611

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/KENHO107_1611_1611-0394 (PAYWALL)

. . . Patrick Fahey / 19 / [Drummer Army] / [born] Kerry Tralee

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment of Foot, 1 April to 30 June 1854; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2971

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1591311786 (DIGITISED)

DRUMMERS AND FIFERS . . . 2409 / Fahie [sic] Patrick . . .

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment of Foot, 1 October to 31 December 1854; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2971

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1591374765 (DIGITISED)

DRUMMERS AND FIFERS . . . 2409 / Fahie [sic] Patrick . . . Disembarked 6 Nov. . . .

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 July to 30 September 1861; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2982

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1594368506 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / . . . Band
2409 / Fahey Patrick / . . . From Drum major . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Fahey (bandsman); it is not clear whether Edward was his (? elder) brother, or unrelated

England census, 1871, Fulwood Barracks, Lancashire; UK National Archives, RG10/4218

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/7619/LANRG10_4217_4219-0346 (PAYWALL)

Patrick Fahey / Married / 39 / Corporal / [born] Tralee, Ireland
Naomi [Fahey] / Wife / 38 / - / [born] Kilkenny Ireland

Discharge, Patrick Fahey, 1873; UK National Archives, WO97/1952/158

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1952/158/001 (DIGITISED)

HER MAJESTY'S 1st B'n 12th Regiment of Foot . . . Athlone 9th May 1873
. . . Discharge of No. 2409 Corporal Patrick Fahey . . .
Service up to this day . . . 22 years 323 days . . . during which period he served abroad 12 10/12 years viz.
in Australian Colonies 8 8/12 years / in New Zealand 4 2/12 years . . .
DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of his own request, free with pension after 21 years service . . .
CHARACTER AND CONDUCT . . . good . . .
His name appears [37] times in the Regimental Defaulters Book including four times by Court Martial . . .
Private / 13 June 1846 // Drummer / 8 June 1848 / Under age
Attained 18 years / 13 Jan'y 1850 / . . .
Promoted Drum Major 1st May 1860 / Absent without leave 28 May 1861 / Confined and reduced for absence / Promoted Drum Major 3 June 1861 . . .
Confined tried and reduced for drunk in barracks / 14 July 1861
Private 17 July 1861 / Appointed Drummer 1st Jan'y 1861 . . .
Promoted Corporal / 12 Feb'y 1869 . . .
Further Service from the 10th May 1873 to 27 May 1873 when finally discharged - 18 days . . .
. . . by trade a laborer was born in the Parish of Tralee in or near the town of Tralee in the County of Kerry
and attested for the 1st B'n 12th Reg't at Macroom in the county of Kerry [sic] on the 13th June 1846 at the age of 14 5/12 Years . . .

"In memoriam", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 May 1901), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14384713 

FAHEY - In loving memory of Patrick Fahey, who died at his residence, Liverpool-street, Hyde Park, May 14th, 1899, aged 67, late drum major 1st, 12th Regt., N. Mayo Militia, and Irish Rifles. Inserted by his wife and daughter, N. and M. Fahey.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 April 1930), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16638569

FAHEY - March 31, 1930 at the residence of her son-in-law Edward Palmer, Narrabeen North. Naomi Beulah widow of the late Patrick Fahey Drum-Major of the 12th Regiment East Sussex, England and beloved mother of Mrs. Nellie Carter, of Arncliffe; Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Narrabeen North, Edgar Fahey, and the late Edward Fahey, in her 92nd year.

FAIRBURN, Mrs. (Mrs. FAIRBURN)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1855-57

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Fairburn+vocalist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAIRBURN-Mrs (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (30 June 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60178080 

SCHOOL OF ARTS. - CONCERT.
MISS BARMANN [sic] and Mrs. FAIRBURN beg to inform their friends and the public,
that they intend giving a musical Soiree on WEDNESDAY next, July 4th, 1855,
when they will be assisted by several ladies and gentlemen of talent.
Programmes will appear on day of Concert.
Tickets, 2s. 6d. each, may be had of Miss BARMANN, 63, Burton-street, South Head-road;
or of Mrs. FAIRBURN, 84, Crown-street, Woolloomooloo.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Basmann (vocalist, pianist); School of Arts (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], Empire (4 July 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60165969 

CONCERT - TO-NIGHT. AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that Miss BASMANN and Mrs. FAIRBURN'S
CONCERT takes place, THIS EVENING, when they will be assisted by the following talented Artistes: -
The celebrated tenor Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Stewart, and Miss A. Hart, her first appearance as vocalist.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Ballad - "Lurline" (by desire), Miss Basmann.
Song - "What will they Say in England," Mr. Stewart.
Ballad - "My Own, my Lovely Bride," Mrs. Fairburn.
Duet - "The Gipsy Countess," Miss Basmann and Mr. Stewart.
Ballad - "Madoline," Mr. Fairchild.
Song - "The Old House at Home," Miss A. Hart.
Solo, Pianoforte - "La Parisienne" (by Herz), Miss Basmann.
PART II.
Song - "Cheer! Boys, Cheer!" Mr. Stewart.
Duet - "What are the Wild Waves Saying?" Miss Basmann and Mr. Fairchild.
Song - "I'm Thinking now of Thee, Jamie," Mrs. Fairburn.
Aria - "Tyrolienne" (first time in Sydney), Miss Basmann.
Recitative and Air - "Death of Nelson," Mr. Fairchild.
Scottish Song - Mr. Fairburn.
Aria - "Oh! For an Eagle's Pinions" (Lucia di Lammermoor), Miss Basmann.
Ballad - Miss A. Hart.
Duet - "A. B. C," Miss Basmann and Mr. Stewart.
Doors open at a quarter to 8 o'clock, to commence at 8. Admission, 2s. 6d.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Fairchild (vocalist); Richard Stewart (vocalist); Ada Hart (vocalist)

MUSIC: My own, my lovely bride (song); I'm thinking now of thee, Jamie (Stephen Glover)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12971804 

SCHOOL OF ARTS. - Miss BASMANN and Mrs. FAIRBURN beg most respectfully to inform their friends and the public that their
second CONCERT will take place at the above institution, on WEDNESDAY evening next, 18th July.
They will be assisted by the celebrated tenor, Mr. J. Fairchild; Mr. Stewart; and the renowned comic singer, Mr. Frederick Sams; and Miss A. Hart, her second appearance as vocalist.
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
Duet, Piano - Overture (Barnett)
Cavatina - I'm a merry Zingara - Miss Basmann
Song - The Flag of the Free - Mr. Stewart
Scotch Song - The Highland Laddie - Mrs. Fairburn
Irish Ballad - Savourneen Deelish - Mr. Fairchild
Ballad - Will you love me then as now - Miss A. Hart
Solo, Piano - Bunce's Address (Panorma) [Bruce's address (Panormo)] - Miss Basmann
Song - Not married yet - Miss A. Hart
Comic Song (in character) - The wretched little man - Mr. F. Sams
Tyrolienne - I meet her on yon mountain way - Miss Basmann
Song - The Bloodhound - Mr. Fairchild
Comic Duet - Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Miss Basmann, Mr. Stewart
PART II.
Piano Solo - Vive tu (Dohler) - Miss Basmann
Ballad (by desire) - I'm thinking now of thee, Jamie - Mrs. Fairburn
Descriptive Song - The Soldier's Wife - Mr. Stewart
Aria (by particular desire) Oh! for an Eagle's pinions - Lucia di Lammermoer - Miss Basmann
Comic Song (in character) - The Irishman - Mr. F. Sams
Irish Song - Kate Kearney - Miss A. Hart
Aria - The Soldier tired - Miss Basmann
Irish Ballad - Molly Bawn - Mr. Fairchild
Comic Duet (by particular desire) A.B.C. - Miss Basmann, Mr. Stewart.
Doors open at half-past 7, to commence at 8 precisely. Admission, 2s. 6d. each.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederic Sams (vocalist)

MUSIC: The highland laddie (song)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 July 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12998133 

AS NURSE to one or two children, or Young Lady's Maid, a respectable Person, with 15 months' good character. Address X. Y. Z., care of Mrs. Fairburn, 86, Crown-street, Woolloomooloo.

FAIRCHILD, Joseph (senior) (Joseph FAIRCHILD; J. FAIRCHILD; alias FAULKNER)

Musician, pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer, vocalist, pianist, banjo player, musicseller, concert manager, actor

Born London, England, 20 June 1810; baptised St. Mary's, Lambeth, 2 June 1811, son of Joseph FAIRCHILD and Elizabeth ?
Married (1) Ann GARRETT (d. by 1834), St. John the evangelist, Lambeth, England, 22 August 1829
Married (2) Elizabeth DUNAWAY (1811-1872), St. James's church, Paddington, 10 August 1834
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 16 November 1852 (immigrants per Delgany, from London, 30 July)
Married (3) Charlotte PLANT (c. 1815-1880), VIC, 1873
Died South Yarra, VIC, 5 July 1885, aged "75"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Fairchild+1810-1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAIRCHILD-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)

FAIRCHILD, Joseph (junior) (Joseph FAIRCHILD; J. FAIRCHILD, jnr.)

Pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer

Born Marylebone, London, England, 1833; baptised St. Mary's church, Lambeth, 6 March 1833, son of Joseph FAIRCHILD and Ann GARRETT
Married Emily TOTTERDALE (1837-1913), St. Pancras's church, London, England, 10 March 1860
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 22 June 1869 (per Gresham, from Plymouth, 27 March)
Died Sandhurst, VIC, 6 March 1870, aged "37"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Fairchild+1833-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAIRCHILD-Joseph-jun (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860

Documentation:

Baptisms June 1811, St. Mary, Lambeth, Surrey; register 1797-1812, page 321; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/922588957:1624 (PAYWALL)

[1811 June] 2 / Joseph son of Joseph & Elizabeth Fairchild born 20 June 1810

Marriages solemnized in the district and parish of St. John the evangelist Lambeth in the county of Surrey in the year 1829; register 1825-33, page 279; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_198063-00256 (PAYWALL)

No. 837 / Joseph Fairchild of this parish bachelor / and Ann Garrett of this parish spinster /
were married in this church by banns . . . this [22 August 1829] . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth in the county of Surrey in the year 1833; register 1827-73, page 238; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1558/31280_195073-00503 (PAYWALL)

No. 1903 / [1833] Mar. 6 / Joseph son of / Joseph & Ann / Fairchild / Brook St. / Pianoforte maker . . .

Marriages solemnized in the district and parish of Paddington in the county of Middlesex in the year 1834; register 1832-38, page 268; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_194974-00150 (PAYWALL)

No. 803 / Joseph Fairchild of this parish bachelor [sic] / and Elizabeth Dunaway of this parish spinster / were married in this church by banns . . . this tenth day of August [1834] . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary Lambeth in the county of Surrey in the year 1835; register 1834-41, page 171; London Metropolitan Archives, P85/Mry1/359

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1943098:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 1362 / [1835] August 16 / Joseph William Son of / Joseph & Elizabeth / Fairchild / Union St. / Pianoforte Maker . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: He is listed as Joseph in the 1841 census and as William in the 1851 census; he is probably the Joseph who came with the family to Melbourne in 1852; if so, and he remained in Melbourne, he may be the Joseph Fairchild, aged 18, whose death is registered in Melbourne in 1853 (BDM VIC 21547/1853)

England census, 1841, Middlesex, St. Pancras, Regents Park; UK National Archives, HO107/684/4/4/26/47

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/MDXHO107_683_684-0372 (PAYWALL)

Mary Street / Joseph Fairchild / 30 / Pianoforte maker
Elizabeth [Fairchild] / 25
Joseph [Fairchild] / 6
Elizabeth [Fairchild] / 3
Frederick [Fairchild] / 19 months
Jane [Fairchild] / n.k. [all born in county]

ASSOCIATIONS: An organ builder and at least two other pianoforte makers were listed in the same street

[Theatre news], Railway Bell and London Advertiser (17 October 1846), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002999/18461017/060/0005 (PAYWALL)

. . . Mr. Julian Faulkner, an accomplished tenor singer [sic], is making a professional tour in Scotland . . .

"THE LANTUM SERENADERS AT THE ADELAIDE GALLERY", Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle (27 December 1846), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000355/18461227/070/0008 (PAYWALL)

A morning performance was given yesterday at the Adelaide gallery, when a novel and agreeable entertainment, specially arranged for the gratification of the young folks, was produced by the spirited lessee. The principal feature in the programme was the debut of a party of sable minstrels, styled the "Lantum Ethiopian Serenaders," whose performances have created quite a furore on the continent and in the provinces. The lantum is an entirely new instrument of great power, and with a most pleasing tone, resembling the accordion. The party (under the direction of Mr. Schmidt), played in a fine, masterly style the overtures to "Fra Diavolo," the "Bronze Horse," and the well known "Railway Overture," and also were encored in several popular "[REDACTED]" melodies, such as "Lucy Neal," "Mary Blane," "Buffalo Gals," "Lucy Long," and the "Boatmen of the Ohio." The performers were much applauded throughout, and their entertainment is likely to become exceedingly popular . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: The "real" Lantum Serenaders (Dryce, Laurain, Adwin, Marley, and Stainer) did not return from the continent until April 1848, when they advertised giving notice that they would commence legal proceedings against "other parties taking their title", "a gross imposition on the public"; however, see, on Laurain's arrival in Sydney, 5 July 1854 below

"INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT . . . THE 'LANTUM ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS' - IN RE E. HYRONS", Express [London, England] (25 March 1848), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002642/18480325/025/0004 (PAYWALL)

This applicant was opposed by Mr. Peel, a printer, on the ground of a vexatious defence to an action. - It seemed that insolvent, in partnership with two other persons, named Jullien Faulkner and Michael Smith, had rented the Egyptian Hall for the purpose of exhibiting a company of men, who blacked their countenances, and, under the designation of the "Lantum Ethiopian Serenaders," sang various [REDACTED] ballads, and played Kentuckian melodies. Peel, the opposing creditor, was the party who executed the whole of the Ethiopians' printing, and his debt of 32l. was balance of an account due to him for work done in his trade, and for the hire of a "perambulator." Upon the dissolution of partnership between the insolvent and the other parties Peel brought an action against Hyrons, to which that person pleaded, thus increasing the amount of costs to an unnecessary extent . . . Mr. Phillips said no doubt could be entertained that the opposing creditor had been very shamefully treated by the petitioner, but unfortunately, inasmuch as the solicitor's bill had not been taxed, nothing could be done with the insolvent, and he must be discharged.

"INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT, JUNE 30 . . . IN RE JOSEPH FAIRCHILD", Morning Advertiser [London] (1 July 1848), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18480701/057/0004 (PAYWALL)

This insolvent, known by the name of Faulkner, one of the Ethiopian Serenaders, was opposed by Mr. Peel, a printer, and a Mr. Winch. The insolvent had put Mr. Peel to 48l. law costs in an action on debt of 31l., and had, it was alleged, improperly contracted a debt to Mr. Winch. The Court remanded the insolvent to the full period of the discretionary clause, viz., six months.

The British colonies . . . home-colonial directory of manufacturers . . . (London: John Tallis and Company, [1851]), 6

https://archive.org/stream/britishcoloniest06mart#page/6/mode/2up 

FAIRCHILD, J., & Co., Pianoforte Manufacturers (for extreme climates), 200, High Holborn.

England census, 30 March 1851, West Hackney, Middlesex; HO107/1504/111/34

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3225783:8860 (PAYWALL)

134 / Somerford Grove / Joseph Fairchild / Head / Mar. / 40 / Pianoforte Maker / [born] London Middlesex
Elizabeth Fairchild / Wife / Mar. / 38 / - / [born London Middlesex]
William Fairchild / Son / Unm. / 15 / - / [born] [London] Lambeth
Elizabeth Fairchild / Daur. / 13 / - / [born London Lambeth]
Frederick / 11 // Stella / 8 // Edwin / 5 // Matilda / 4 / [all born St. Pancras] // Thomas / 1 [born] West Hackney

"POLICE. MANSION HOUSE", London Evening Standard (8 August 1851), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18510808/033/0004 (PAYWALL)

Messrs. William and Edward Thomas, of Leadenhall-street, auctioneers, appeared before Sir Peter Laurie, upon a summons "for that they, being brokers and dealers in second hand property, were in the possession of certain goods, viz., a pianoforte, unlawfully obtained from Mr. Joseph Fairchild, of High Holborn, pianoforte-maker, and unlawfully deposited with them by a person named Metz" . . .
Mr. Joseph Fairchild, the complainant, said, - In the month of June last an application was made to me by Mr. Metz for the hire of a pianoforte, and I agreed to let him have one on hire at 12s. a month I sent it to his house on the 17th of June. The book which I produce purports to be the receipt for the pianoforte. I received 12s. in advance on the same day, and on the 17th of July I went again for another 12s. for another month's hire. I then ascertained that the pianoforte was not in the house. I demanded it, and did not succeed in getting possession of it. In consequence of information which reached me I went to the auction-rooms of the defendants. My name was on the pianoforte when I parted with it, but it has since been obliterated, and the part on which the name was inscribed has been newly polished. The value of the instrument was 14l. A Mr. Webb went with me to the auction-rooms. On Monday last I saw Mr. E. Thomas at his place of business, and I there saw my pianoforte, which has upon it the number corresponding with the number in my book. I required the delivery of it to me. He said that he could not part with it, having advanced 16l. upon it. I asked him what inquiries he had made respecting Metz, and he replied that he was perfectly satisfied with the inquiries he had instituted. Cross-examined. - I did not know Metz till I lent the pianoforte. Nothing was said to Metz about the sale. The purchase of it was never mentioned. I had made inquiries about the respectability of Metz. I have never seen him since I lent the instrument to him. He applied to Mr. Webb for another pianoforte three weeks after he had received mine. Mr. Webb, I believe, had the same reference. I had no reason to believe that Mr. Webb's pianoforte was of my make.
I learned from Mr. Webb that Metz had got another pianoforte. Mr. Thomas told me that my pianoforte and another had been brought to him for sale. I do not recollect that he said my pianoforte was bought in at 15l. I had not written for payment of the value of the piano. Mr. Metz is away, and I cannot find him. Nobody was present when Metz came to borrow the instrument from me . . .

"POLICE. MANSION HOUSE", London Evening Standard (17 October 1851), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18511017/027/0004 (PAYWALL)

Josiah Westley, bookbinder of Blackfriars, was brought . . . upon charges of having forged bills of exchange . . .
[Witness statement] Mr. Joseph Fairchild, jun.: I reside with my father, who carries on the business of a pianoforte maker at No. 200, High Holborn. We have lived there a little more than three years . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint Pancras, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1852; register 1850-54, page 200; London Metropolitan Archives, P90/Pan1/029

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1719442:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 1600 / [1852 July] 23 / Theodore Thomas Gandy [son of] Joseph William & Ann / Fairchild / Arlington St. / Pianoforte maker / [born] 16 August 1830 [sic]

ASSOCIATIONS: Note that Theodore was baptised on the day before his father, stepmother, and siblings registered as passengers on the Delgany for Australia, perhaps indicating that he too was intending to make the voyage; in the event, he remained in London, and died there on 19/20 November 1852; he had been listed in the 1851 census as Theodore Fairchild, aged 20, born Lambeth, Surrey, apprenticed to pianoforte maker Charles Gandy, aged 29, at 28 Arlington-street, St. Pancras

Joseph junior, London, England (to 1869):

1860, marriages solemnized at St. Pancras's Church in the Parish of St. Pancras; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_195030-00362/2329174 (PAYWALL)

260 / March 10 / Joseph William Fairchild / Musical Instrument Maker / College Pl. [St. Pancras] / [father] Joseph Fairchild / Musical Instrument maker /
Emily Totterdell / [father] George Totterdell / Oil & Colour man

England census, 1861, St. Pancras, Camden, Middlesex; UK National Archives, RG9/116/69/59

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8767/MDXRG9_114_116-0505 (PAYWALL)

[College Place] / Joseph Fairchild / Head / 29 / Piano Forte Maker / [born ] [London Marylebone]
Emily [Fairchild] / Wife / 24 / Governess / [born] [London] Westminster
Emily [Fairchild] / Dau. / 1 mo. / [born] [London] St. Pancras

Joseph senior, Melbourne, VIC (1852):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Delgany from London, 24 July 1852; for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=396 (DIGITISED)

. . . Joseph Joseph [sic] / 31 / Carpenter
Mrs. / 29 // Joseph / 11 [sic] // Elizabeth / 10 // Frederick / 9 //
Stella / 8 // Edwin / 7 // Matilda / 6 // Thomas / 4 // Sarah [under 12 months]

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 October 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798149 

QUEEN'S THEATRE - Barlow's Farewell Concert. To-night.
A Grand Vocal Instrumental Concert, comprising characteristic illustrations of English and Irish Life, also genuine delineations of Negro Character, by Mr. Barlow . . .
The following Talented Performers will appear: -
Mons. Paltzer Sivorini, late premier violinist in the orchestra of the King of the Belgians, and pupil of De Beriot.
Miss Louisa Urie.
Mr. Thomas Dixon, Tenor.
Mr. George Stanley, who will sing Russell's celebrated scene, The Ship of Fire.
Mr. J. Fairchild, Basso,
Mr. A. Oakey, late pianist to the Duchess of Kent, will preside at the Grand Pianoforte.
PROGRAMME - PART FIRST . . . Song - When I behold the Anchor - Mr. J. Fairchild . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow (vocalist); Jacques Paltzer (violin); Louisa Urie (vocalist); Frederick Dixon [sic] (vocalist); George Stanley (vocalist, otherwise unidentified); Alfred Oakey (piano); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

MUSIC: When I behold the anchor weigh'd (Balfe, from The siege of Rochelle)

Sydney, NSW (by 1854 to c. 1856):

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (30 January 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60148729 

ROYAL BAZAAR AND EXHIBITION ROOMS.
The Promenade Gallery . . . will be Opened THIS DAY to Subscribers, with the First of a Series of Musical Entertainments, which will be continued three times a-week . . .
PROGRAMME.
Duet, - Misses Mackenzie, "A Knight and a Lady." - Barnett.
Song. - Mr. J. Fairchild, "Tom Bowling," Dibdin.
Song. - Miss Flora Harris.
Song. - Mr. W. J. Palmer, "Advance Australia," -
Ballad. - Mr. F. D. Mackenzie [sic], "I Love the Maid for loving me," Rodwell
Song. - Mr. Turner, "In happy moments," W. V. Wallace.
Serenade. - Mr. H. Mackenzie, "Wake, lady love," - Self [i.e. H. Mackenzie]
Ballad. - Mr. J. Fairchild, "Wapping old stairs," Percy.
Song. - Miss Flora Harris.
Fantasia on the Pianoforte, Mr. F. G. Lees [sic].
Song. - Mr. F. D. Mackenzie, "The White Squall," Barker.
Song. - Mr. Turner, "Madoline," Nelson.
Song. - Mr. W. J. Palmer, "Maids of happy Sydney."
Song. - Mr. H. Mackenzie, "Never give up," - Self.
Music to commence precisely at 3 o'clock . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Mackenzie (vocalist); Tom Dight Mackenzie (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist); W. J. Palmer (vocalist); F. E. Lees (pianist); John Turner (vocalist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: Poor Tom Bowling (Dibdin); Wapping old stairs (Percy)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 February 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12956304 

MR. W. I. PALMER'S Grand Evening Concert, Royal Hotel, MONDAY, 20th February . . .
PROGRAMME. PART 1. - Glee, "The Gipsies' Tent," Mrs. Hancock, Mr. W. I. Palmer, and Mr. Hancock, (T. Cooke);
song, "You'll remember me," (Bohemian Girl) Mr. Fairchild (Balfe) . . .
PART 2, - Song, "Queen of Evening," Mr. W. I. Palmer, (Nathan); song, "The Wishing Gate," Mrs. Hancock, (Sporle);
song, "Wapping Old Stairs," Mr. Fairchild, (Dibdin) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward and Mary Hancock (vocalists)

MUSIC: You'll remember me (Balfe)

"Mr. PALMER'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 February 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30939729 

In enumerating Mr. Palmer's assistants, yesterday, we accidentally omitted the name of Mr. Fairchild, a debutant, who obtained a warm encore in the characteristic song, "Wapping Old Stairs."

"MR. W. J. PALMER'S CONCERT", Illustrated Sydney News (25 February 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614036 

On Monday evening last , Mr. W. J. Palmer's concert took place at the Royal Hotel. The attendance was respectable, but by no means so numerous as could have been desired . . . Mr. Packer presided at the pianoforte . . . Mr. Fairchild sang "You'll Remember Me," and "Wapping Old Stairs," with great feeling, and in the last named song had a well deserved encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 February 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958567 

PIANOFORTES tuned and repaired, by a Manufacturer from London, of great practical experience.
Terms moderate. Address, Mr. FAIRCHILD, Bazaar, Royal Hotel.

[Advertisement], Empire (23 March 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60150421 

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC EXHIBITION, corner of Pitt and Bathurst streets,
open EVERY EVENING; with a grand Dissolving Panorama of a series of magnificent views, from the shores of England, across the continent of Europe to Turkey and the Holy Land, accompanied by vocal and instrumental performances.
Programmes will be issued at the doors. The exhibition will conclude with a most brilliant display of Chromatropes.
PROGRAMME - PART FIRST.
Glorious Apollo - Glee
I'm Afloat, Song, Mr. Hancock.
The Bay of Biscay, Song, Mr. Fairchild . . .
Ave Maria, Song, Mrs. Hancock
Here in Cool Grot, Trio . . .
Oh Summer Night, Song, Mr. Fairchild . . .
SECOND PART . . . When other Lips, Song, Mr. Fairchild . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Polytechnic (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: The bay of Biscay (Davy); Oh summer night (Donizetti, arr. Callcott); When other lips = Then you'll remember me (Balfe)

[Advertisement], Illustrated Sydney News (29 April 1854), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614244 

BAZAAR, ROYAL HOTEL. FOR One Night only. M. WINTERBOTTOM will give his
GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, on MONDAY, May 1st.
Vocalists - Miss Flora Harris, Mrs. Hancock, Messrs. Howson, Hancock, Fairchild, and Winterbottom . . .
Pianists - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel.
PROGRAMME. - PART I . . . Ballad - "I'm leaving thee Annie." - Wilson. - Mr. J. Fairchild.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (conductor); Flora Harris (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); Abraham Emanuel (pianist)

MUSIC: I'm leaving thee in sorrow Annie (Barker)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12951144 

ROYAL HOTEL. - Grand Treat, for One Night only. -
LAURAIN'S Grand Medley Concert, THIS EVENING, Wednesday, July 5.
Mr. LAURAIN, of the Lantum Serenaders, patronised by the nobility and gentry of England and the continent, begs respectfully to announce his first entertainment in this colony, to take place as above.
The following artists are engaged: - Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Wilkinson,
who will introduce a variety of Glees, Duets, Songs, &c.,
to be followed by Mr. Laurain's genuine delineations of the American Negro Character and Song, with banjo accompaniment,
with laughter-provoking oddities and quaint sayings, which have gained him universal approbation.
PROGRAMME: PART I. Glee - "Hail Smiling Morn." . . .
Song - "Merry Maids of England," Mr. Fairchild . . .
Ballad - "Madoline," Mr. Fairchild - NELSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Laurain (serenader); George Wilkinson (vocalist)

MUSIC: Madoline (by Sidney Nelson)

[Advertisement], Empire (14 August 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60196835 

ROYAL HOTEL. MISS BUCKINGHAM'S NIGHT.
MR. FAIRCHILD, the celebrated TENOR SINGER, and other eminent artistes have been engaged by the Buckingham Family for THIS EVENING.
Death of Nelson
Madoline
I'm Leaving thee Annie
Maniac
Ethiopian Melodies, &c. &c. &c.
Reserved Seats, 5s.; Back ditto, 2s. 6d.

ASSOCIATIONS: Buckingham family (musicians)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 October 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12954000 

ROYAL HOTEL. - Great Attraction for a limited number of nights.
Grand Promenade Concerts (a la Jullien), will take place in the Bazaar,
every Evening, commencing MONDAY, October 30.
Full Band from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, conductor, Herr Kruse.
Principal vocalists, Miss Flora Harris, Mr. Hancock, and Mr. J. Fairchild. Pianist, Mr. Emanuel . . .
Good vocalists wanted Apply to J. FAIRCHILD, Bazaar.

ASSOCIATIONS: Herman Kruse (musician)

"MONSIUER E. BOULANGER'S FIRST CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 February 1855), 4

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The announcement of a grande soiree musical by this talented artiste, of whose high reputation in the leading musical circles of Europe and America we have already spoken, attracted a fashionable, but we much regret to add, by no means numerous audience, on Thursday evening. The programme included selections from the best schools of Italy, France, and England . . . Mrs. St. John Adcock sang Rodwell's Lurline, and Barker's "I'll think of thee," in her usual artistic and graceful style. Mr. Fairchild, who promises to be a great favourite, sang Balfe's ballad of "My Cottage near Rochelle," Glover's song of "Our National Defences," and Barker's ballad, "I'm leaving thee, Annie." He was most successful in each. The splendid band of H. M. 11th Regiment performed the overtures and finales to each part; and the whole of the arrangements were under the immediate conduct of Mr. Henry Marsh, whose accompaniments of the vocal music were in excellent taste and keeping . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Boulanger (pianist, composer); Marianne Adcock (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 March 1855), 8

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PIANOFORTES Tuned and Repaired, in any part of the colony, by J. FAIRCHILD, 51, Stanley-street, Woolloomooloo.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 March 1855), 1

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TO THE INHABITANTS OF PARRAMATTA.
J. FAIRCHILD, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer, at the solicitation of several families,
intends visiting Parramatta on WEDNESDAY next, 28th instant. Orders left at the Post Office punctually attended to.

"COOLING'S CONCERTS", The Moreton Bay Courier [Brisbane, NSW (QLD)] (9 June 1855), 2

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We regret that Mr. Cooling's Concerts at the School of Arts, have not met with that degree of patronage which his enterprise and the merits of the company deserved. No doubt the attractions of the circus, being so novel in Brisbane, materially contributed to thin the attendance at the concerts, but it is a great pity to think that loss should be sustained by the projector of these amusements. On Tuesday evening there were scarcely twenty persons present, and it evidently required painful efforts on the part of the performers to be at all facetious before such a beggarly account of empty benches. The singing was very good, and without particularising other songs, we may mention that of Mr. Faulkner in "My Skiff am by de Shore," and Mr. Howard in "My Canoe," were particularly happy. But as a personification of the "[REDACTED]," Mr. Reading decidedly bore away the palm, and kept the audience constantly on the broad grin with his extraordinary contortions of body and feature . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Cooling (concert promoter); Faulkner = Fairchild; George Birkbeck Mason alias Howard (vocalist); James W. Reading (minstrel); Howards Serenaders (minstrel troupe);

"IPSWICH (From our Correspondent)", The Moreton Bay Courier (16 June 1855), 2

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MR. COOLING'S Concerts of the Ethiopian Serenaders were undertaken chiefly on the strength of promises of support made by the Brisbane people. There, however, they proved a failure, bringing the enterprising speculator nothing but loss . . . Of the Company I have formed the opinion that they are much above the average in talent, though unequal to the most celebrated companies in the great merit of faithful imitation. They are first rate melodists, and very clever actors, but do not seem to have studied from nature. They may be, as Mr. Howard says, like captains of slave ships, getting their living by taking off the [REDACTED], but it is in some other slave trade than that on the coast of Africa. Mr. Harrington is possessed of genuine humour. Mr. Reading has great natural capacity for broad force [sic, ? farce], Mr. Howard is a very clever performer upon the flutina, and a very clever singer also, and Mr. Faulkner has a voice which is both very rich and possessed of great compass . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Harrington (minstrel)

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 June 1855), 4

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June 23 - Boomerang (s. ) 400 tons, Captain Henry O'Reilly from Moreton Bay the 18th Instant. Passengers . . . Howard, Harrington, Reading, Fairchild . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1855), 1

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SCHOOL OF ARTS. - Miss BASMANN and Mrs. FAIRBURN beg most respectfully to inform their friends and the public that their
second CONCERT will take place at the above institution, on WEDNESDAY evening next, 18th July.
They will be assisted by the celebrated tenor, Mr. J. Fairchild; Mr. Stewart; and the renowned comic singer, Mr. Frederick Sams; and Miss A. Hart, her second appearance as vocalist.
PROGRAMME. - PART I . . . Irish Ballad - Savourneen Deelish - Mr. Fairchild . . .
Song - The Bloodhound - Mr. Fairchild . . .
PART II . . . Irish Ballad - Molly Bawn - Mr. Fairchild . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Basmann (vocalist, pianist); Mrs. Fairburn (vocalist); Richard Stewart (vocalist); Frederic Sams (vocalist); Ada Hart (vocalist)

MUSIC: Savourneen Deelish (arr. Nelson); The blood hound (Neukomm); Oh! Molly Bawn (Samuel Lover)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 July 1855), 1

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WOLLONGONG. - FAIRCHILD'S CONCERT.
Mr. J. FAIRCHILD has the honour to announce to the inhabitants of Wollongong, that he intends giving
three Grand Evening Concerts, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, July 23, 24, and 25,
at Mr. OSBORNE'S Commercial Hotel, on which occasion he will be assisted by Miss Bassman, a pianist and vocalist of high standing,
Mademoiselle Lorette from the Royal Academy of Music, London, and late of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney;
A celebrated comic singer, delineator, and comedian, from the Melbourne and Geelong theatres, who will appear in character in several of his favourite songs and extravaganzas.
Mr. Fairchild will also introduce several songs and ballads, which have been so favourably received by the elite of Sydney and Melbourne.
Cards of admission: - Front seats, 4s.; back seats, 2s. To be had at the Hotel.
Doors open at 7, to commence at half-past. For programmes see small bills.
F. HARRINGTON, manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Lorette (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 July 1855), 1

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WOLLONGONG AND DAPTO. - FAIRCHILD'S CONCERTS -
Mr. J. FAIRCHILD has the honour to announce to the inhabitants of Wollongong and Dapto that he intends giving
Grand Evening Concerts, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, 23rd, 24th, and 25th instant, at Mr. OSBORNE'S Commercial Hotel, Wollongong;
and THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 20th and 27th Instant, at Mr. G. W. Brown's, Dapto.
Mr. J. Fairchild will be assisted by Miss Basmann . . . Mademoiselle Lorette . . .
and Mr. Frederick Sams, a celebrated comic singer, delineator, and comedian, from the Melbourne and Geelong theatres . . .

"MUSICAL NOTICE", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (21 July 1855), 2

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We are happy to be able to inform our readers that Mr. Fairchild who has gained some celebrity as a Tenor singer at the different concerts in Sydney, Miss Bassman a pianist and vocalist of high standing and Mademoiselle Lorette, from the Royal Academy of music, London, and late of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, intend shortly visiting Bathurst and the adjacent towns, the particulars of which will be advertised in our columns. This company have also secured an addition in the person of Mr. Frederic Sams, a celebrated comic singer, delineator and comedian, from the Melbourne and Geelong theatres, who will appear in character in some of his favourite songs, and extravaganzas. - Communicated.

"SYDNEY", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (26 July 1855), 2

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. . . Mr. J. Fairchild intends holding concerts at Wollongong, Dapto, Kiama, and Shoalhaven . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 August 1855), 1

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POLYTECHNIC - The laughter creating and sidesplitting comic songs by Mr. FREDERICK SAMS, the celebrated comedian, at Fairchild's Concert, THIS EVENING, Friday.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC, Pitt-street. - FAIRCHILD'S grand and unique entertainment. This Night only.
MR. J. FAIRCHILD'S MUSICAL MELANGE, at the Polytechnic, THIS FRIDAY EVENING, August 10. concluding with Love's Stratagems. See programme. This Day.

"SHOALHAVEN [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] OUR FIRST PUBLIC CONCERT", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (11 August 1855), 5

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There are few events occurring in the history of a young district, that speak more intelligibly of the public opinion of the social position of its People, than professional singers and theatricals venturing from the gay and crowded city, to "fret an hour" upon a temporary country stage. They naturally enquire what sort of a place Shoalhaven is, before they risk a fruitless expenditure of their talents and time, and, no doubt, learn that it is populous; and peopled by a thriving intelligent, enlightened, and generous people, who will appropriately reward such professional exertions to please, amuse, and instruct them: hence, Fairchild's Concerts, and well selected programme, were elaborately put forth in placards and handbills, and hence Mr. Fairchild with his talented and well conducted company, favoured us with their appearance on the 1st instant, and I am happy to say that their expectations on this first occasion, were fully and liberally responded to, the room being crowded with the elite and fashion of the district . . .

Mr. J. Fairchild's "Gone is that Calmness," was a great treat; there is a gentle sweetness, and delicacy of taste in his tone, cadence, and expression. which are most pleasing to the lover of sweet plaintive ballads; and well he sustained his excellence throughout his various performances, such as, "The Australian Emigrant," "Tom Bowling," and other favourite sea songs, "Molly Bawn," and not least in excellence of execution, and artistic style, "Shells of the Ocean" . . .

On Monday the 6th there will be a Ball, and on Tuesday Mr. Fairchild and Company take their departure: we all wish them a pleasant and happy trip, and success in their wanderings, not forgetting a happy return after Christmas. By the bye of this same trip to Shoalhaven, it is eminently due to the Sydney Manager and Directors of the Nora Creina steamer to return them public thanks for their liberality, and well conceived generosity in giving the Concert Company a free passage; they considered, and conceived judiciously and truly, that such visitors would not only be of much service to the district in giving it greater public notoriety; but be a great source of amusement, instruction, and rational pleasure to the inhabitants . . .

[2 advertisements], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 August 1855), 1

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PARRAMATTA. - Fairchild's Musical and Theatrical Entertainments. -
Mr. J. FAIRCHILD has the honour our to announce that he will give one of his celebrated Vocal Entertainments, concluding with the screaming farce of LOVE'S STRATAGEMS,
at Mr. C. New's, Royal Oak Inn, on MONDAY EVENING, August 18th,
when he will be assisted by his talented company of ladies and gentlemen, including Mr. Frederick Sams, the celebrated comic singer, delineator, and comedian. See bills. Admission, 4s.

LIVERPOOL. - Theatricals for the first time in Liverpool. -
FAIRCHILD'S talented company will give one of their inimitable entertainments, concluding with the roaring musical farce of "The Loan of a Lover,"
at Mrs. Graham's (late Royal George) Inn, on TUESDAY EVENING, August 14th.
Come and hear the side-splitting comic songs of Mr. Frederic Sams, the celebrated comedian. Admission, 4s.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 August 1855), 1

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WINDSOR, RICHMOND, WILBERFORCE, and PENRITH. - Theatricals for the first time.
Mr. J. FAIRCHILD and his talented company of vocalists and comedians will visit the above places in a few days, commencing with Windsor on FRIDAY, the 17th instant.

"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS IN BATHURST", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (15 September 1855), 2

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Bathurst during the last month has been nearly inundated with theatricals and musicians, German wanderers with their musical boxes, Italian whistlers, and professional vocalists. Of this latter class Fairchild's Company, combining both theatrical and musical, have arrived with professedly the best pianist, the best comic singer, the best comedian, and the best tenor singer in the colonies. This was startling, but having read of Barnum's modesty in these matters, we looked upon these pretensions as a trifle or so exaggerative. On Wednesday evening the company gave their first entertainment, but owing to the unfavourable state of the weather, it was thinly attended. Their second entertainment took place on Thursday; it was thinly but respectably attended, and gave general satisfaction. Mdlle. Lorette is an excellent actress, and sings beautifully, reminding one of Mrs. Honey, of bye-gone theatrical times. She received a hearty encore both in "He's going away, Mother," and the "Dashing White Sergeant." Although suffering from severe cold, it was very evident from Mr. Fairchild's performances that he can sing when in good health. Miss Basmann is an excellent pianist, sings well, and will make a good actress. Mr. Sams performed the part of the poor artist very respectably. We trust the company will find their professional tour a lucrative one.

[2 advertisements], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (24 November 1855), 3

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FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. - SATURDAY & MONDAY, NOV. 21 & 26.
MR. J. FAIRCHILD begs most respectfully to announce that he will give two of his inimitable entertainments in the above Theatre, assisted by Miss Lorrette, Mrs. Fairchild, and Mr. Cull.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Song and -Chorus - Our National Defences - Mr. Fairchild and Company
Irish Ballad - Mother, he's going away - Miss Lorette
Comic Song - Mr. Cull
Ballad - When I beheld the Anchor Weighed - (from the Siege of Rochelle) - Mr. Fairchild
Song - The Wishing Gate - Miss Lorette
Song - The Death of Nelson - Mr. Fairchild
Duett - Oft in the Stilly Night - Miss Lorette and Mr. Fairchild
Comic Song - Mr. Cull
Song - I'll be no Submissive Wife - Miss Lorette
Song - I'm leaving thee, Annie - Mr. Fairchild
Song - I should like to marry - Miss Lorette
Duet - Beautiful Venice - Miss Lorette and Mr. Fairchild
An interval of Fifteen Minutes.
PART SECOND.
THE ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS AND CREOLE MINSTRELS.
Jumbo Squash - Tambourine - Mr. Cull
Stepen Olio - Banjo - Mr. Fairchild
Angelina Serephina - Piano de Forte - Miss Lorette
Juliana Phebiana - Triangle - Mrs. Fairchild
Opening Chorus - Sing ye Darkies Sing - Angelina and Company
Song - Da Darkey's Courtship - Steben Olio
Song - De Broadway Swell - Jumbo Squash
Song - Nelly Bly - Angelina
Song - Row, Row, Row - Steben Olio
Song - Nancy Till - Angelina
Song - Picayune Butler - Jumbo Squash
Song - Hurrah, Hurrah, the Day has Come - Steben Olio
Entire change of programme on Monday Evening.
Doors open at half-past seven; to commence at eight. Prices of Admission: - Boxes, 5s.; Pit, 2s. 6d..

Pianofortes Tuned, &c. J. FAIRCHILD (practical tuner and Piano forte maker) will remain only a few days in Bathurst.
Parties requiring his services by addressing him at the Office of this paper will be attended to.
Terms for tuning within two miles of Bathurst, one guinea.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Cull (actor, vocalist)

Victoria (by c. 1856-57 onwards):

"THE CORONER. DEATH FROM A GUN-SHOT WOUND", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (26 March 1857), 5

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W. B. Wilmot, Esq., held an inquest yesterday on the body of Henry Tristram, a boy eight years of age, who met his death at the hands of another lad named Frank Howard. Edwin Fairchild, son of Mr. Joseph Fairchild, piano-forte maker, Prahran, stated that he, Frank Howard, and deceased, were in the South Park the previous afternoon shooting birds with a gun which belonged to his brother . . . Thomas Tristram, laborer, Prahran, stated . . . The boy Fairchild had brought the gun, without leave, from his brother's house the same morning, and had fired it off about four minutes previous to the accident, reloading it immediately . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (9 April 1858), 3

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MOONEY'S NATIONAL CONCERTS Will open at Mooney's Hotel, Ford Street, Beechworth, opposite the Post Office, On Saturday Night.
Artistes - Messrs. Troy Knight, Joseph Fairchild, W. Percy, Mr. Ruxton, Piano Forte.

ASSOCIATIONS: Troy Knight (vocalist); Henri Ruxton (pianist); Thomas Mooney (proprietor)

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (30 July 1858), 2

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GOLDEN AGE CONCERT HALL. Saturday Next, July 31st, 1858.
LAST NIGHT OF MR. COXON'S MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT,
Consisting of SHAKSPERIAN BURLESQUES, Coxonian Comicalities, And NEW LOCAL SONG,
"Maryborough it was, and as it is," written expressly for this occasion.
The whole to conclude with a Grand MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT,
Assisted by Herr Schluter, Mr. Fairchild, and Mr. Sams.
Pianist - Mr. Cross . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Coxon (comic vocalist); Adolph Schluter (vocalist); Mr. Cross (pianist); Golden Age Concert Hall (Maryborough venue)

"MADAME STEEBINGER'S BENEFIT", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (9 September 1858), 3

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The attendance at the Shamrock last evening was anything but numerous, but the deficiency was to some extent qualified by the select character of the audience . . . In the first part the performances went off rather dully, the great power, "the sympathy of numbers," being wanting. The various performers were, as they deserved, applauded, but it was reserved for Mons. Strebinger to obtain the first encore. This gentleman has been recognised on Bendigo as a violinist of high standing, but last night he excelled himself . . . Mr. Fairchild then made his first appearance on Sandhurst. To say that this gentleman is "a bright particular star," would be to say too much, while merely to say that he is a good singer would scarcely do him justice. His voice is a good tenor, and his delivery pleasing and unaffected. As to his success, we need only remark that in on each appearance he was encored. The dancing of the beneficiaire and her interesting pupil, Miss Earle, was all that could be desired . . . Madame Sara Flower was unfortunately slightly indisposed, which necessitated a change in the programme, and instead of the duet from "Maritana" and "The Queen's Letter," she sang "The Harp that once through Tara's Halls," and "Katty's Letter," in each case achieving a success. Among the other features we might notice Strebinger's Polka, a pretty composition by Mr. Salamon, played effectively by himself and Mons. Strebinger; and lastly, though not least, the singing generally of Mr. Leeman, and particularly that jolly remnant of old times, "We'll keep the Roundhead's down," which he delivered with telling effect.

ASSOCIATIONS: Therese and Frederick Strebinger (dancer and violinist); Tilly Earl (dancer); Sara Flower (vocalist); Frederick Leeman (vocalist); Edward Salamon (pianist, composer); Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue)

"SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (11 January 1859), 3

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Mr. Heffernan, who it seems will never tire of providing for the folks of Sandhurst the best talent that the colony can produce, introduced to the public last evening Madame Vitelli, a lady who has gained for herself some renown in the musical circles in Melbourne, and who, if we can judge from the reception she met with, is likely to become a great favorite with pleasure seekers here . . . . . She was assisted by Messrs. Thatcher and Fairchild, who materially enhanced the success of the evening's entertainment. The latter gentleman is almost an entire stranger on Bendigo, but as he evidently is, if not a first class, at any rate a really good singer, we trust that we shall have many more opportunities of hearing him . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Heffernan (proprietor); Annie Vitelli (vocalist); Charles Thatcher (comic vocalist)

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (15 August 1859), 3

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The amusements provided by the proprietor of this establishment are still sufficiently attractive to fill the room with a delighted auditory. The singing of Mrs. Stone, both in the comic line and characteristic songs, is much admired both in solo and concerted pieces. Mr. Leeman, in the RUSSEL style of descriptive music, still stands pre-eminent for his very successful treatment, of this class of composition. Mr. Fairchild, a tenor vocalist of considerable professional reputation, is also engaged here, and forms an additional attraction to the lovers of harmony. The entertainment in its entirety forms a very pleasant evening's amusement . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Stone (vocalist); Victoria Theatre (Bendigo venue)

{news], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 December 1859), 4

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Three jurors summoned to the Criminal Court were fined £3 each yesterday for non-attendance. The parties were - John Chidley, of 81 Brunswick-street, shopkeeper; David Young of Kew, carter; and Joseph Fairchild, of Victoria-street, pianoforte maker.

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (25 June 1860), 3

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This place of amusement, which had closed its doors to the public for some time back, was re-opened on Saturday, and from the quality of the entertainments provided by the management it bids fair to become as popular and as well frequented as ever. The performances are of a two fold character, including a very efficient operatic company, and a ballet troupe. The former includes the names of Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Leeman, and Miss Bartley - a young lady who made her first appearance here on Saturday night. The ballet comprises the Leopold Family . . . Of the merits of Mr. Fairchild or Mr. Leeman, it is unnecessary to say more than that as a pleasing and agreeable tenor singer, Mr. Fairchild is a very valuable acquisition to any company, while Mr. Leeman's excellent bass voice, and correct style of singing, is of equal value in the glees or chorusses, which formed a portion of the entertainment of the evening . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Ellis (vocalist); Miss Bartley (vocalist); Leopold family (dancers); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

The Victoria Post Office directory (1866), 239

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[Sandhurst] . . . Fairchild, Joseph, pianoforte maker, Williamson st

"INTERCOLONIAL AND LOCAL EXHIBITION", Bendigo Advertiser (18 August 1866), 2

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. . . Joshua Fairchild, Sandhurst - Piano . . . [sic]

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (12 December 1866), 3

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ART UNION.
FIRST Prize, Fairchild's second elegant Cottage Pianoforte, made on Bendigo, value L65;
second do, a first-class Harmonium, quite new, by Alexander, with percussion action and ten stops, in a handsome walnut case, value L50.
One Hundred and Fifteen Shares at L1 each.
Music Seller Pianoforte Maker and Tuner, Williamson-street.

Letter, from Joseph Fairchild senior, Sandhurst, VIC, to Joseph Fairchild junior, London; family collection

Sandhurst March 18, 1868
My Dear Joseph, I have not much to say, my opinion about Australia you have had, but I think by this last you do not care much about coming at all events it could not be done just yet. You have new orders for three P.F.s . . . The one from Squires is an improvement on the last in fact with a few alterations they ought to do a good trade. I have not used the name plates. The usual is in the enclosed note which please deliver. I will send order for the 7 octave at £19 net next mail but as a rule I should not like any Instrument inferior to the last by Squires . . .
With love to you all, . . .
Your affectionate Father, Jos. Fairchild.

ASSOCIATIONS: Probably Henry Squire, piano maker, active London from c. 1860

Names and descriptions of passengers per Gresham, from Plymouth, 27 March 1869, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

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Fairchild, Joseph / 36 / Piano forte maker
[Fairchild], Emily / 30 // Emily / 7 // Joseph / 5 // Fred'k / 4 // Sidney / 2 // George / Inf't

"DEATHS IN THE HOSPITAL", Bendigo Advertiser (7 March 1870), 2

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. . . Joseph Fairchild, pianoforte-maker, who has been an inmate of the hospital since 8th February, died there yesterday from disease of the liver . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (8 March 1870), 3

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THE Friends of Mr. JOSEPH FAIRCHILD are respectfully requested to follow the remains of his late Son, JOSEPH, from the residence of his father, Williamson-street. Funeral to move This Day at three o'clock.
WILLIAM TURNBULL, Undertaker, Hargreaves-street.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (17 March 1870), 4

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FRIDAY, 18th MARCH. IMPORTANT SALE of PIANOS,
HARMONIUMS, CONCERTINAS, FLUTINAS, BRASS INSTRUMENTS, MUSIC, &c.
MACPEERSON and CO. are favored with instructions from the relict of the late Mr. Joseph Fairchild to Sell by Public Auction, on the premises, View Place, near the residence of J. A. C. Helm, Esq, at twelve o'clock sharp.
The whole of his valuable stock of pianos and musical instruments; also fancy goods, household furniture, shop fittings, and tanks.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (26 June 1875), 3

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WANTED KNOWN - That J. Fairchild, music seller, Williamson-street, is Retiring from Business.
The valuable stock of Pianofortes, Harmoniums, &c., will be Sold at greatly Reduced Prices.
A very large stock of Concertinas - English, German, and Anglo-German, will be sold under cost.
Flutes, Violins, &c., &c., equally cheap. Music at less than half-price. The premises to be sold or let.

"DEATH", Bendigo Advertiser (28 February 1880), 2

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On the 26th of February, at Williamson-street, Sandhurst, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Joseph Fairchild.

"NEW INSOLVENTS", Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (4 February 1882), 22

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Joseph Fairchild, of Sandhurst, musicseller. Causes of insolvency: Falling off in business, sickness and death in family, and pressure of judgment creditor. Liabilities, £261 4s. 5d.; assets, £246; deficiency, £15 4s. 5d. Mr. Hasker, assignee.

[News], Bendigo Advertiser (22 November 1884), 2

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Mr. Joseph Fairchild, late pianoforte tuner, etc., thanks his numerous patrons for their past favors, and states that he has left all his tools and accessories to Mr. J. Murrell, of High-street, whom he confidently recommends as competent to perform the duties undertaken by him in the past.

Will and probate, Joseph Fairchild, died 5 July 1885; Public Record Office Victoria

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"MARRIAGES", The Argus (25 March 1915), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1505378 

WILLIAMSON - FAIRCHILD. - [Golden Wedding.] - On 26th March, 1865, at St. John's Church, Latrobe street, Melbourne, by the Rev. John Barlow, William Frederick, youngest son of the late Caleb Williamson, draper, of London and Prahran, to Charlotte Matilda, youngest daughter of the late Joseph Fairchild, pianoforte manufacturer, of London, South Yarra, and Bendigo. Present address. - 35 Tivoli road, South Yarra.

Musical editions:

Thou art gone from my gaze (Sydney edition, 1854)

Thou art gone from my gaze; ballad, as sung by Mr. J. Fairchild, composed by George Linley, esq. (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [1854])

MUSIC: Thou art gone from my gaze (Linley)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166896965 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], Illustrated Sydney News (8 April 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614173 

JUST PUBLISHED.- THOU ART GONE FROM MY GAZE, as sung by Mr. Fairchild. Post Free 3s.
H. MARSH AND CO., 490 1/2, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (musicseller, publisher)

Our national defences (Sydney edition, 1855)

Our national defences, sung by Mr. J. Fairchild, dedicated to the chairman and committee of the Sydney Patriotic Fund, published for the benefit of the Patriotic Association [Stephen Glover] (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12725865 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181836461 (DIGITISED)

"SOIREE MUSICALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 March 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28640951 

Mr. Henry Marsh announces a series of musical entertainments, at his private Concert Rooms, late Exchange Rooms, in Lyons' buildings, at the corner of George-street and Church-hill. The first of the series will take place this evening, when . . . Mr. Fairchild . . . will assist. The programme is a very attractive one; opening with Glover's song "Our National Defences," which song is in course of publication here by Messrs. Marsh and Co., with the view of presenting the proceeds of the sale to the Patriotic Fund Committee . . .

Bibliography and resources:

The family history of the Fairchilds, written by Lillian Williamson March 1971 (posted at ancestry.com)

The Fairchilds were piano and instrument makers in London (shop in Regent Street). One of the sons [recte, Joseph senior's father Joseph, d. 1814, was probably a coachbuilder, not a piano maker], Joseph and his wife Elizabeth (Dunaway) decided to go to that new country Australia, so with their young family, goods & chattels (8 pianos amongst them), left England on a sailing ship "Delgany" . . . Departed London 30th July 1852 and arrived in Melbourne 16 November 1852 (109 days) with 13 passengers, 264 intermediate/steerage passengers . . . Their family - Joseph William born 27.4.1835, Elizabeth born 2.12.1837, Frederick born 29.9.1839, Stella Maria born 29.10.1841, Edwin born 12.5.1844 (he was lost in bush in Gippsland and never found although police & black trackers spent many days looking for him), Charlotte Matilda born 12.5.1846 . . .

FAIRFAX, Andrew (Andrew FAIRFAX; MR. A. FAIRFAX)

Amateur musician, baritone vocalist, grocer, merchant, public servant

Born England, 9 April 1834; baptised Warwick Independent chapel, 21 September 1834, son of William FAIRFAX (1802-1869) and Mary READING (1803-1872)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 22 November 1851 (per John Williams, the "missionary ship", from England, 15 July, via Hobart)
Married Emma HANKS (1838-1898), NSW, 1859
Died Summer Hill, NSW, 1 September 1897, aged 63

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Andrew+Fairfax+1834-1897 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAIRFAX-Andrew (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Fairfax (uncle)

Documentation:

Baptisms, 1834, Brook Street chapel (Independent), Warwick; register 1806-1837; UK National Archives, non parochial registers, 3641

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0150942-00041 (DIGITISED)

Andrew, son of William Fairfax, jun., and Mary his wife, of the Parish of St. Nicholas, born April 9th 1834 and baptised Sept'r 21st 1834 . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, NSW] (24 November 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12932315 

NOVEMBER 22. - John Williams, Missionary barque, 296 tons, Captain Morgan, from Hobart Town the 14th instant. Passengers . . . for Sydney - Mr. Andrew Fairfax, Miss Ross, Miss Gerry, Mrs. Morgan.

"TONIC SOL FA ASSOCIATION", Sydney Mail (30 April 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166652315 

A meeting was held on 19th instant, at the Congregational Schoolrooms, Pitt-street, at which nearly one hundred persons were present, when the association was formally established, rules for the guidance of the society drawn up and agreed to, Mr. Fisher appointed conductor, and the office-bearers consisting of Mr. Hobbs, president; Mr. Andrew Fairfax, vice-president; Mr. Dobbie, treasurer; Mr. Short, secretary; and Messrs. Meenan, Booth, Flashman, Durie, McCormack, and A. Jones; committee were balloted for and duly elected; at the same time about ninety of those present enrolled themselves as members of the association . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Churchill Fisher (conductor); Peter Dodds McCormick (member); Sydney Tonic Sol Fa Association (association)

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 September 1897), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14115092 

FAIRFAX. - September 1st, 1897, at his residence, Iona, Henson-street, Summer Hill, Andrew Fairfax, aged 63 years.

"THE LATE MR. ANDREW FAIRFAX", The Daily Telegraph (3 September 1897), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238440081 

The funeral of the late Mr. Andrew Fairfax, who died at his late residence, Iona, Henson-street, Summer-hill, in his 63rd year, took place yesterday, the remains being Interred in the Congregational section of the Necropolis. The deceased gentleman was at one time a prominent figure in Sydney musical circles, and was largely instrumental in founding the old Sydney Philharmonic Society. He was the possessor of a fine baritone voice, and some years since strong inducements were offered him to proceed to England, for the purpose of displaying his talents. He closely identified himself with musical movements in this city. For 31 years Mr. Fairfax was connected with the Education Department, acting as accountant for a great portion of that time, and being subsequently raised to the position of cashier. On April 9, 1892, he retired from this position, and was made the recipient of a handsome testimonial from the officials with whom he had been so long associated. Although in failing health for some time, it was not until within the past few days that the end was anticipated. Acute symptoms were developed, and the deceased gentleman succumbed early on Wednesday morning to a serious form of kidney complaint, aggravated by gout . . .

"PERSONAL", Freeman's Journal (11 September 1897), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115468868 

The death of Andrew Fairfax - erstwhile cashier of the Education Department - recalls a period of something like a generation ago, when John Davies was "making history" in connection with the penny readings at the old Temperance Hall. In those days Fairfax had a very fine resonant voice, which he simply poured out to the vulgar, for the story went that he understood not a note of music. A fine presence he had, however, and with Jackson's or Ackland's tenor it was wont to "bring down the house." But the concerts were but a melodious medium through which the founder of the "P. P. A." built up his own personality as a tribune of the people. The last time Andrew Fairfax sang to the plaudits of the crowd - and he sang well - was as Eli in the Oratorio of that name. It was in 1879 in the old Victoria Theatre. The deceased gentleman was a member of the Fairfax family, and the funeral on Thursday last was chiefly remarkable for the absence of any of the Herald people.

Musical editions:

Advance Australia fair (December 1878):

Advance Australia fair, patriotic song, dedicated to the sons and daughters of Australia, written and composed by Amicus, sung with great success by Mr. Andrew Fairfax, arranged as a solo, with pianoforte accompaniment and as a four part song, 2nd. edition (Sydney: Reading & Co., [1878/79]); cover: "Charles Troedel & Co., printers . . ."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17101565 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-169688327 (DIGITISED)

"ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR", The Protestant Standard (14 December, p. 5. , viewed 07 Jun 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207791331

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of this spirited and patriotic song written and composed by "Amicus." Already the song, as having been sung by Mr. A. Fairfax, is a great favourite at public gatherings. The music is bold and stirring, and the words are well put together. Our friend Mr. D. P. McCormick, modestly wishes it to be known in connection with the piece simply as "Amicus;" but he deserves, as the friend of the sons and fair daughters of Australia to whom he dedicates the piece, to be known in proprio nomine. We suggest that our country folks should procure a copy - to be had at Reading and Co., George-street, price 1s. 6d., postage added.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (31 December 1878), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28391417 

NEW PATRIOTIC SONG. - "ADVANCE, AUSTRALIA FAIR,". Second Edition now ready, sung with great success by Mr. ANDREW FAIRFAX. READING and CO., Publishers, George-street, Sydney; price, 1s. 6d.; posted, 1s. 8d.

ASSOCIATIONS: Peter Dodds McCormick (composer, lyricist); James W. Reading (musicseller, publisher); Charles Troedel (printer)

FAIRLAND, Charles Henry (Charles Henry FAIRLAND; C. H. FAIRLAND)

Artist, lithographer, printer

Born London, England, 13 July 1815; baptised St. Bride, Fleet Street, 25 October 1818; son of Robert FAIRLAND (d. 1838) and Mary TAYLOR
Married Christiana MILLER (d. 1889), St. James, Clerkenwell, London, England, 10 February 1842
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 2 February 1853 (per John Melhuish, from London, and the Downs, 6 October, via Melbourne)
Died Newtown, NSW, 3 November 1885, aged "70"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Henry+Fairland+1815-1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1486600 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAIRLAND-Charles-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Bride, Fleet Street, 1818; register 1814-30; London Metropolitan Archives, P69/Bri/A/01/Ms 6549/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/150709534:1558 (PAYWALL)

[1818] 25th Oct / Charles Henry Son of / Robert and Mary / Fairland / Bell's Building / Chemist . . .

1842, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. James Clerkenwell in the county of Middlesex; register 1837-45, page 101; London Metropolitan Archives, P76/JS1/045

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2243536:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 2020 / Feb'y 10th After Licence / Charles Henry Fairland / of age / B[achelo]r / Lithographer, Draughtsman / St. John's Square / [son of] Robert Failand / Chymist
Christiana Miller / of age / S[pinste]r / - / Holland Street / [daughter of] William Miller / Vintner . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per John Melhuish, from London, 29 September 1852, for Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3400C2E9-F96C-11E9-AE98-0507CB69E27D?image=115 (DIGITISED)

. . . Cabin Passengers . . . Fairland Chas. H. / 37 // Christians / 30 //
Charles R. / 9 // Maria R. / 7 // Mary A. / 5 // William M. / 3 // Emily M. / infant

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (30 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945433 

THE FINE ARTS. MR. C. H. FAIRLAND, Lithographic Draughtsman, and Professor of Drawing,
Author of the Picturesque and Progressive Drawing Books, and for several years engaged in the Illustration of important Works of Art published in England, begs to announce his arrival in the Colony.
C. H. F. proposes to devotes his time and strict attention to instruction in Drawing, in Pencil, Crayon, and Water Colours, and particularly in the highly attractive style of Drawing on the GRADUATED TINTED IVORY PAPER, so greatly patronized by Schools, &c., in England.
Specimens may be seen, and cards of address obtained of Messrs. W. and F. Ford, and Messrs. Woolcott and Clarke, George-street.
Schools and Private Families attended.

ASSOCIATIONS: William and Frederick Ford (booksellers); Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers, printsellers)

[Advertisement], Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (30 July 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114834235 

JULLIEN'S CHEF D'OEUVRE, rendered so effectively by Winterbottom's celebrated Band, with unbounded applause.
2nd Edition of THE PRIMA DONNA WALTZ, Price 4s.; post free, 4s. 3d. Embellished with an ornate lithographic title-page, printed in gold and colours by Mr. C. H. Fairland, the eminent lithographer, lately from England.
The undersigned would respectfully submit that the superior engraving of the music, the printing and ornamentation of the title-page, offer a satisfactory index of the progress of the fine and useful arts in this great country.
Also will be published, by 12 o'clock noon, the brilliant
IBRAHIM PACHA QUADRILLES, 3s.; post free, 3s. 3d. Unquestionably the best quadrilles ever written, and for dancing to unrivalled! . . .
In active preparation, The Star of the Night Waltzes, and The Fairest of the Fair Waltzes, both admired compositions, to be produced in the same style as The Prima Donna . . .
WOOLCOTT AND CLARKE, 553, George-street, Next Bank of Australasia.

ASSOCIATIONS: Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers, music publishers); John Winterbottom (conductor)

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 November 1885), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13602594 

FAIRLAND. - November 3, at his residence, Charles Henry Fairland, artist, of paralysis, aged 74 years.

NOTE: Age corrected to 70 in later notices

Sheet music covers:

La prima donna valse (1853)

La prima donna valse [Jullien] (Sydney: Woolcott & Clarke, [1853]); [music] "Engraved by F. Ellard"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16819560/version/920066 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKpO6gJOQX (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers, music publishers); Francis Ellard (music engraver)

FALCHON, Arthur (Arthur Falchon MILLS; Arthur FALCHON; MR. FALCHON; FALCHEON; alias of Arthur MILLS)

Actor, vocalist, delineator of Irish characters

? Born Woolwich, England, 13 July 1809; baptised St. Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, 9 August 1809; son of Thomas MILLS and Elizabeth ?
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 17 November 1835 (per Brothers, from the Downs, 25 July)
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, 14 March 1838 (per Marian Watson, from Hobart Town)
Married Ann DAVIES, Trinity church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 10 November 1840
Departed Launceston, TAS, 18 April 1852 (for Melbourne)
? Died Melbourne Hospital, VIC, 1853, aged "40" (VIC BDM 136/1853, born Woolwich, England)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Falchon (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1714380 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FALCHON-Arthur (shareable link to this entry)

FALCHON, Ann (Ann DAVIES; Mrs. FALCHON; Mrs. Arthur Falchon MILLS)

Actor, vocalist and female serenader (1851)

Born London, England, c. 1811-12; John Michael DAVIES (d. 1873) and Hannah BENJAMIN (d. 1866)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, December 1830 (free per Florentia, from London, with convict father)
Married Arthur Falchon MILLS, Trinity church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 10 November 1840
? Died VIC, 1854

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Ann+Davies+Falchon (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FALCHON-Ann-Davies (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Davies (brother)

Summary:

Arthur Mills, then probably aged in his early to mid twenties, arrived in Hobart Town as second steward on the ship Brothers, from England, on 17 November 1835. Planning to stay on in Hobart, and breaking the terms of his employment to do so, he unsuccessfully sued the ship's captain, Robert Towns, for unpaid wages, and a semi-satirical press report on the hearing before Hobart's police magistrates already hinted at his histrionic bent.

Adopting the stage name of "Mr. Falchon", he was first billed to sing a song between the pieces for John Meredith's company at the Argyle Rooms Theatre, on 5 January 1836.

Though otherwise employed as an actor, Falchon was, from then on, regularly programmed to sing between or within the pieces, often on the same bill as leading female vocalist, Anne Remens Clarke.

His recognised speciality, from early on, was in Irish characters, and his comic song of Paddy's wedding was a favorite with the gallery.

Early in 1838, Falchon and several colleagues came to Sydney at the behest of Joseph Wyatt, to join the company for the opening season of the Royal Victoria Theatre.

By early 1839, he and Ann Davies, the daughter of his Sydney landlord, the Jewish emancipist Michael John Davies (d. 1873), and elder sister of John Davies, had reportedly fallen in love. Falchon left the Victoria company and returned to Hobart in July 1840, closely followed by Ann in September, already described in passenger manifests as "Mrs. Falchon", though the couple did not legally marry until November, in a ceremony at Trinity church, the groom's name appearing in the register twice as Arthur Falcon Mills, and once as Arthur Falchon Mills.

He also sang in concerts and oratorio for Isaac Nathan in Sydney in 1841, and several times in the theatre played Benjamin Bowbell in Kenney and Nathan's The illustrious stranger.

Despite his success at playing Irish characters, there was some suspicion that he wasn't himself Irish. He was reportedly a large man, and by the early 1840s given to excessive drinking. He was first reported suffering a severe and protracted illness in 1843, and, finally, in 1851, that recurrent illness in recent years had forced him to withdraw from the stage apart from occasional appearances.

Ann, who had been appearing with him in the Melbourne and Launceston theatres since the mid 1840s, took her last benefit at Launceston in mid April 1852, and they reportedly sailed for Melbourne a few days later.

Thereafter neither has been positively traced, though they were perhaps the Arthur and Anne [sic] Mills who died in Melbourne, respectively in 1853 and 1854.

Documentation:

? 1809, births and baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, Greenwich; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1624/31280_199079-00466 (PAYWALL)

Mills / Arthur [son] of Thomas & Elizabeth / [born] July 13 / [baptised] [August] 9

"TRADE AND SHIPPING", The Hobart Town Courier [VDL (TAS)] (20 November 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4178876 

The ship Brothers, 356 tons, Capt. Towns, arrived on Tuesday, from the Downs 25th July, with a general cargo . . .

"Hobart Town Police Report . . . Thursday, December 3", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (8 December 1835), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648752 

Mr. Arthur Mills, second steward of the ship "Brother's," complained of Mr. Tours [Towns], having started him about his business, and refused to pay him his wages, which Mr. Towns admitted, Arthur having broke the condition of his articles, in having deserted and neglected his duty - the complainant strutted about most, theatrically, very much like King Arthur, in Tomb Thumb, and on this foul charge of the Captain, quoted Shakespeare, and pratted - he stated, money, money was, not so much an object. "He who steals my Purse, steals trash," and so forth - until the court being convulsed with laughter, called King Arthur, to order, and to explain if he could, the reason of having left the ship without leave - he admitted he had so done that having called at a Tavern, "The intoxicating qualities of the Colonial double X, had stole upon him" (Shakespeare again) - "Oh that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their senses." However, he admitted he had left the ship, and remained, absent as the Captain had stated. King Arthur's complaint was dismissed, and he made his exit in a rage.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Towns (mariner)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (5 January 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648822

Hobart Town Theatre, Argyle Rooms. On Tuesday Evening, January 5, 1836 . . .
Song by Mr. Falchon - Dance by Mr. Smith . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. PECK . . .
J. MEREDITH, Proprietor.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Meredith (actor, manager); George Peck (violinist, leader); Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)

"THE THEATRE", The Tasmanian (22 January 1836), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232801248 

Mr. Meredith is entitled to much praise, for the manner in which he endeavours to afford the rational amusement of the Theatre, to the people of this town . . . The Orchestra is decidedly the best ever collected here; Mr. Peck, the best violin performer in the Island, leads, supported by two Masters of Bands, highly accomplished musicians, Messrs. Reichenberg and McLeod, assisted by six or eight other excellent performers . . . Mr. Falchon, sings without affectation and in tune, two great points . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Reichenberg (musician); Angus McLeod (musician)

"COLONEL SNODGRASS", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (6 January 1837), 426

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203147025 

On Wednesday last, his Excellency the Acting Governor visited the theatre . . . The pieces performed were the "Brigand," and "Kill or Care," with several songs, of which "the Rose shall cease to blow" by Mr. Falchon, was certainly the sweetest . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Kenneth Snodgrass (acting governor)

MUSIC: The rose will cease to blow (Guylott); The rose will cease to blow (a US edition)

"Theatre", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (28 July 1837), 648

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203147635 

We attended Jordan's benefit on Monday night, and on account of his wife and family we were very happy to see such a good house . . . Mrs. Clarke sung, and was as usual encored. We are no judges of music, although very fond of Mrs. Clarke's singing; but whether it arose from our want of taste, or any fault in the singing, we will not pretend to say, but certes, we were not so well pleased, with the song on Monday night, as we always have been with Mrs. Clarke - excepting her attempt at "John Anderson my Jo," which appeared to us no more like Mrs. Clarke's usual singing, than little Jordan in his "Dyott-street" was like Braham. Jordan's song had neither sentiment nor music in it, that we could find out, and so the orchestra felt; yet he was loudly applauded and encored. We are very certain that if a pig were sent to squeak on the Hobart stage there would be a powerful party to encore it. Some noisy blackguards attempted to kick up a row, and compel the appearance of Falchon to sing "Paddy's Wedding." Meredith very properly resisted, and twice dropped the curtain . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Jordan (actor, vocalist); Anne Remens Clarke (actor, vocalist)

MUSIC: Paddy's wedding (song, tune: "Judy Callaghan" = Blewitt's jig); but see also Tid re i . . . Paddy's wedding (US edition)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (6 February 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8650457 

Theatre Royal, Hobart Town . . .
MR. McLEOD, Bandmaster, begs most respectfully to inform his friends, patrons, and the public of Hobart, and its vicinity,
that his benefit will take place on MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 12, 1838 . . .
SONG - "THE SEA," Accompanied by the band of the regiment,
and arranged expressly by Mr. McLeod for the occasion, - MR. FALCHON . . .
The evening's entertainments to conclude with, for the last time this season, the celebrated opera of MIDAS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 21st Regiment (military); the "new theatre", originally Theatre Royal, was by mid 1838 styled Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

MUSIC: The sea (Neukomm; arr. for band, by Angus McLeod); Midas (opera, libretto by Kane O'Hara)

Sydney, NSW (14 March 1838 to 19 July 1840):

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (17 March 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2540171

The New Theatre Royal, Pitt-street, opens on Saturday, the 24th instant . . . Mr. Gibson, brother-in-law to Mr. Wyatt, has returned from Hobart Town by the Marian Watson, bringing with him a strong re-inforcement from the Hobart Town corps dramatique, consisting of Messrs. Arabin, Falchon, and Hollis, and Mesdames. Murray, (late Miss Rudelhoff,) Grove, (late Miss Smith,) and Hollis, who have never made their debut before a Sydney audience, together with our old acquaintances Mrs. Mackay, (now Arabin,) and Mr. Grove . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wyatt (proprietor); Frederick Gibson (manager); Gustavus and Frances Arabin (actors); Mr. and Mrs. Hollis (actors); Dinah Murray (actor); Daniel and Bridget Grove (actors); "new Theatre Royal" = Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (26 March 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28653389 

Royal Victoria Theatre . . . will open for the reception of the Public THIS EVENING, 26th March, 1838 . . .
THE POPULAR COMIC SONG, "Paddy's Wedding," BY MR. FALCHON, from the Hobart Town Theatre . . .

"Royal Victoria Theatre", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (28 March 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226459789 

On Monday evening this splendid house was opened for the first time for the admission of the public . . . We can confidently assert that we have seen better performances during the past week at the old Theatre than we witnessed on Monday at the Royal Victoria. But while Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Downes, and Messrs. Lazar, Winters and Munyard, not forgetting Miss Lazar, are unengaged, we shall not yet despair of a respectable and efficient company being raised. Mr. Falchon makes an excellent Irishman, & his singing of "Paddy's Wedding" was excellent. He was vociferously encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Taylor (actor, vocalist); Mrs. Downes (actor); John Lazar (actor); Richard William Winter (actor); Mark Munyard (actor, vocalist); old theatre = Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

"Royal Victoria Theatre", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (31 March 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226461396 

On Thursday evening was produced Tobin's beautiful Comedy of the "Honey Moon" . . . Lampedo, the lean and hungry apothecary, was cast to Mr. Falchon, a gentleman of about six feet in height and well built in proportion, who is designated the anatomy of a man, thereby shewing, as we have had occasion in a previous critique to remark, the total incapacity of the party upon whom the duty devolves of easting the characters; Mr. Simes approaching more to an anatomy than any one upon the boards, should have had the part. Notwithstanding these disadvantages under which Mr. Falchon laboured, and the remembrance of Buckingham's success in this character fresh in the memory of most of the audience, Mr. F. was successful, and went through his assumed character with credit to himself and to the amusement of the visitors, who testified their approbation by their applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Simes (actor, manager)

"Royal Victoria Theatre", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (4 April 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226460810 

. . . On Monday evening was produced Shakspear's Play of "The Merchant of Venice" . . . Mr. Falchon would have succeeded better as Lorenzo had he spoke louder; the weakness of his voice was particularly observable in singing the duet of "I love thee," with Mrs. Clarke; he possesses brilliant execution, but his physical powers are not equal to it in a house so large as the present Theatre . . .

"The Theatre", The Australian (20 April 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36857290 

. . . Mr. Falchon sang Paddy's Wedding, which was encored, but it is high time that song were laid on the shelf for a while, and Mr. Falchon treated us with some other of his Irish songs . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (2 May 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32159924 

Royal Victoria Theatre, PITT-STREET.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of the Sons of St. Patrick.
Thursday, May 3, 1838 . . . The Merchant of Venice.
In the course of the Piece "MY FATHER'S LAND."
And the Duett "I LOVE THEE," - by Mrs. CLARKE and Mr. FALCHON . . .
. . The Irish Song - I was the Boy for Bewitching 'em. BY MR. FALCHON . . .

MUSIC: I was the boy for bewitching 'em (song)

[Advertisement], Commercial Journal and Advertiser (12 May 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226458343 

Royal Victoria Theatre, Saturday Evening, May 12 . . . The new Irish Song of PADDY'S BURYING - BY MR. FALCHON . . .

MUSIC: Paddy's burying (song)

[Advertisement], Commercial Journal and Advertiser (16 May 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226461345 

Royal Victoria Theatre, Thursday Evening, May 17 . . . Song, "The Gipsey Prince," BY MR. FALCHON . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (1 June 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36855352 

. . . We have hardly done justice to Mr. Falchon in hitherto omitting to notice his claims in his joint capacity of actor and comic singer; his Irish songs are excellent, interspersed with a very fresh sprinkling of humourous brogue, though not quite the thing, it is far from being imperfect - it is of that kind that among an English audience would pass muster, with great credit . . .

"ASSAULT", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (17 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2549261 

Yesterday, Mr. Michael John Davies, landlord of the Family Hotel, was summoned to the Police Office to answer the complaint of James Browne, residing in Drury lane. The following was gleaned from the evidence. Falchon, the comedian, has for some time past been a resident in the "family," and, from certain reasons, Mr. D. was led to suspect that a tender passion subsisted between Falchon and one of his daughters. The comedian, in this instance, is a painful illustration of one of his own favorite songs - "Paddy was loved by all the Ladies." Davies communicated his suspicions to his wife - that one of his daughters, "upon whose education he had expended large sums," was rather partial to Falchon. Mrs. D. was very loth to believe the fact, but, however, concurred in ordering the poor swain to leave the house; which he at once did, and removed his effects to the complainant's house. Among his effects, was the defendant's fair daughter; on hearing of which, the defendant went to Browne's house, and forcibly took possession of all Falchon's goods. On attempting to remove the things, for rent due, Browne opposed him, on which the defendant committed the assault complained of. The defendant was fined 20 shillings.

"Police Incident. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16. - Brown v. Davis", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (19 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226457980 

The complainant resides in Drury Lane, and the defendant keeps a public house in George-street. John Michael Davis appeared on summons, to answer a charge of assault preferred against him by Mr. Brown; who, on being sworn, stated that John Michael Davis forcibly entered his house, and assaulted him, in order to procure a chest belonging to Mr. Falchon, who had till lately been a lodger in the defendant's house. In the scuffle Davis tore the waistcoat of complainant, and broke his watch-guard; so desperate was Davis that it was impossible for the complainant to prevent his taking the chest.
Mr. Jacobs was called, and corroborated the above statement.
John Michael Davis was then called for his defence, and with the presumption and tact of an "old lawyer," addressed the Bench after the following manner:- "Your Worships, I must go a step, or two back to elucidate this strange affair; your Worships being the fathers of families, can commiserate with me, and judge of a parent's feeling. Your Worships, for some time past Mr. Falchon has lived in my house as a lodger; and, gentlemen, for a long period, I have observed an intimacy of so close a nature between this gentleman and one of my daughters, that I complained to my wife about it, when she laughed at me for my suspicions; however, your Worships, I could not endure such conduct; this daughter is an accomplished girl; your Worship, I have expended a fortune upon her education; education is very dear at Port Macquarie, your Worships, --- the dancing master, the music master, &c., cannot be had for nothing, -- and Mr. Falchon has no business with my daughter -- for nothing -- has been shewn me that he is worthy of the dear girl; and yet she loves him (sighing) or she would not stay away from the arms of her distracted papa, (crossing his arms in great agony of mind) to enjoy the society of the man she loves; your Worships, is it possible for a kind - a tender parent - to witness these things, and not go distracted? - (here the poor distracted man wept, at least, on account of the heat of his brain, combined with that of the atmosphere, great drops of moisture trickled down his furrowed cheeks.) The Bench, no doubt taking into consideration the parental feelings of the defendant, treated him with some consideration, justly no doubt, and fined him 20s. and costs.

[Playbill] Nash's Rooms, Parramatta . . . Mr. Lazar begs leave most respectfully to announce . . . he will have the honor of presenting Dramatic reminiscences . . . on Tuesday, 25th of June, 1839; National Library of Australia

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7556194 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMbXj8yVQd (DIGITISED)

. . . commencing with the Vaudeville entitled the ACTRESS OF ALL-WORK . . .
Manager - Mr. LAZAR; Frederick (his Son) - Mr. FALCHON, With the favorite Song, "The Rose shall cease to Blow" . . .
AFTER WHICH MR. FALCHON WILL SING THE FAVORITE SONG OF PADDY'S WEDDING . . .
THE POPULAR SONG OF "DERMOT O'NOWLAN McFIG" BY MR. FALCHON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Nash's Inn (Parramatta venue)

MUSIC: O 'twas Dermott O'Nowlan McFigg [The humours of Donnybrook Fair] (tune: Athlone landlady)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 November 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2551197 

WONDERFUL NOVELTY! AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1839
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. BELMORE, MECHANIST, And positively the LAST NIGHT of the Season . . .
All Round my Hat, (in character,) BY MR. FALCHON.
"The Original Jim Crow," BY MR. FERGUSON.
After which, (for the first time at this Theatre) the The Miller and His Men,
With all the Mechanical Productions and Original Music, as played at Covent Garden Theatre . . .
Count Friberg - Mr. Falchon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Belmore (mechanist)

MUSIC: All round my hat (song)

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS) (28 July 1840 to 1 May 1841):

"Shipping Intelligence", The Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemen's Land Gazette [VDL (TAS)] (31 July 1840), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8748601 

Arrival -July 28 - the bark Australasian Packett, 194 tons, McPherson, from Sydney, 19th instant, with general cargo - passengers, Messrs. Eshridge . . . Falchon . . .

1840, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:827128; RGD37/1/2 no 611

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/827128 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-2$init=RGD37-1-2p6 

[No.] 611 / 10th November / Arthur Falcon Mills [sic] / 29 / Yeoman
Ann Davies / 28 / Spinster . . . Married in the Parish Church of Trinity . . .
This marriage solemnized between us - Arthur Falchon Mills [sic] Ann Davies
In the presence of us - Mary Hefford, G. Hewlins . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Hewlins (musician, theatre manager)

[Advertisement], Tasmanian Weekly Dispatch (13 November 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233619841 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
SATURDAY, Nov. 14 . . . Song - I'm the Boy for bewitching 'em, Mr. Falchon . . .

[Advertisement], Tasmanian Weekly Dispatch (20 November 1840), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233619856 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . TOMORROW, the 21st instant . . .
BLACK-EYED SUSAN, or ALL IN THE DOWNS.
Gnatbrain, with the Song of "Black-Eyed Susan," Mr. Falchon . . .
On MONDAY, the 23rd instant, (for the first time) the celebrated Nautical Drama of TOM BOWLING;
in which Mr. Falchon will sing the celebrated song of "Tom Bowling" . . .
ARTHUR FALCHON, Stage Manager.

MUSIC: Sweet William's farewell to Black-eyed Susan [All in the downs the fleet was moored] (song; music by Richard Leveridge); Poor Tom Bowling (Dibdin)

[Advertisement], The Courier (15 December 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2957495

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, Campbell-street.
The public is most respectfully informed, that TOMORROW, the 16th instant, will be performed the
Operatic Farce, in Two Acts, of THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER, or MARRIED AND BURIED.
Benjamin Bowbell, with the song of "I mourn for the hour," Mr. Falchon. Fatima, Mrs. Clarke.
To conclude with the entertaining Comic Piece, entitled THE IRISHMAN IN LONDON, or THE HAPPY AFRICAN.
Murtoch Delany, Mr. Falchon, who will sing "If you travel the wide world all over."
ARTHUR FALCHON, Stage Manager.

MUSIC: Evelyn's bower [Oh! weep for the hour] (Moore and Stevenson); If you travel the wide world all over (song, in The Irishman in London)

Sydney, NSW (8 May 1841 to 13 June 1842):

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser [NSW] (10 May 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32189147 

SATURDAY . . . WATERLILY, schooner, 111 tons, Johnstone master, from Hobart Town, 1st instant. Cargo flour, potatoes, &c. Agent., A. & S. Lyons. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Falchon . . .

"THEATRE", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (29 May 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852539 

. . . Whilst on the subject, we have been informed that Mr. Falchon, who, by the bye, is not engaged, cut a very peculiar figure whilst singing "Paddy's Wedding" on Thursday night. Ill-natured folks attribute this to his old failing - drink! If so, we hope that the management will not encourage such persons, who not only annoy but insult the public. Mr. F. is not a star of the first magnitude. We are sure the Theatre can prosper without him. These games must not be tolerated.

"The Oratorio", The Sydney Monitor (2 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32189723

This Festival, to which the musical portion of the community of the colony had been looking forward for so long a time with the greatest interest, took place in St. Mary's Cathedral, on Wednesday the 30th ultimo . . . Before we enter upon a description of the performance itself, we give a list of those artists by whom it was executed: -
Mrs. Bushelle . . . Mr. Bushelle, Mr. Nathan, Mr. Worgan, Mr. Griffiths . . . Mr. Falchon . . .
Leader, Mr. Wallace; Conductor, Mr. Leggatt. The whole under the entire management of Mr. Nathan, who presided at the organ . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Nathan (director); Eliza and John Bushelle (vocalists); William Griffiths (vocalist); George William Worgan (vocalist); Spencer Wellington Wallace (violin, leader); Thomas Leggatt (conductor); St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney church); Oratorios (general)

"MR. NATHAN'S CONCERT", Australasian Chronicle (5 August 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31732497 

[4 August] . . . the famous "Dicky Dolus," sung in admirable style by Mr. Falchon; all which were rapturously encored . . .

MUSIC: Dicky Dolus (Nathan, from The illustrious stranger)

"Insolvent Debtors' Court", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (30 November 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2555162

Arthur Falchon, actor, who had been imprisoned at the respective suits of Saul Lyons, H. P. Wall, and James Carrick, applied for his discharge. The insolvent had made arrangements to pay Messrs. Wall and Carrick weekly, by instalments; with respect to the debt due to Mr. Saul Lyons, the insolvent stated to the court that it had been contracted under the following circumstances. While at Hobart Town, insolvent had received one or two letters from Mr. Wyatt, the then lessee of the Victoria Theatre, wishing him to return to Sydney and accept an engagement. He engaged with Mr. Wyatt, and whilst looking for a passage, he was visited by Captain Johnson, of the Waterlily schooner, belonging to Mr. Lyons, and he informed the insolvent that he had received instructions from his owners to give the insolvent and his wife a passage. The instructions were in writing, and he shewed them to insolvent, and therein Johnson was requested to give insolvent and his wife a passage, and that Mr. Wyatt had made arrangements for the settlement of the passage money. On insolvent's arrival in this colony, Mr. Wyatt had left, and Mr. Lyons came upon insolvent for the money. Lyons thereupon detained insolvent's clothes until he should he paid, and insolvent therefore waited upon him, when he said that it he would not have taken insolvent's guarantee for the purchase money, but had looked to Mr. Wyatt for the money, who would have doubtless paid it, had he been still in the colony. It was to this cause that insolvent attributed his present difficulties. Being unopposed, the insolvent was discharged.

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 21 June 1842 to May 1843:

"SHIP NEWS", The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (24 June 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232480418 

JUNE 21 - Arrived the brig Sir John Byng, 169 tons, Ellis master, from Sydney 13th instant, with a general cargo. Passengers . . . Mr. W. Falchon [sic] . . .

"THE THEATRE", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (25 October 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8753028

Mr. Falchon's benefit took place on Wednesday last, to a crowded house. Mr. Leffler's benefit, on Friday night, being the last night of the season, was also numerously and respectably attended. Thus has ended a season most amusing to the public - most creditable to Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, as we trust also it has been satisfactory to them in a pecuniary point of view.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Leffler (musician, leader); Michael Clarke (co-proprietor)

[Advertisement], The Courier (17 February 1843), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2953141

ALBERT THEATRE, Liverpool Street. FALCHON'S BENEFIT.
Mr. FALCHON, presuming upon the favourable feeling hitherto exhibited towards him during his professional career, takes this opportunity of announcing that, having recovered from a serious and protracted illness, he is induced, at the suggestion of several friends, to take a
BENEFIT at the above Theatre on TUESDAY EVENING, the 21st instant, when he trusts to provide such an entertainment as will not fail to prove his desire and ability to give satisfaction to the laughter-loving portion of the community.
The evening's entertainments will commence with the laughable farce, for the first time in this colony, and performed in the sister colony with unprecedented success, entitled SWISS SWAINS.
Comic Song, Mr. Meredith.
Comic Irish Song, (for the first time in the colony,) "Purty Molly Brallaghan."
After which, for the first time, the truly laughable farce, called the LITTLE BACK PARLOUR.
Pirate Song (in character,) "The Rover," Mr. Falchon.
The whole to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled the HAPPY MAN.
On this occasion a first-rate Band is engaged, under the management of a professional gentleman.
Doors open at half-past seven, performance to commence at eight o'clock precisely. Boxes, 4s.; Pit, 2s. Tickets and Boxes can be had at the Albert Theatre, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.
VIVAT REGINA

ASSOCIATIONS: John Meredith (actor, vocalist); Albert Theatre (Hobart venue)

MUSIC: Purty Molly Brallaghan (song)

[Advertisement], The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser (3 March 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232481177 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, CAMPBELL STREET.
Monday, March 6 . . . Mr. Falchon, his first appearance this season . . .
The whole to conclude with an Operatic Farce in Two Acts, entitled THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER; OR, MARRIED AND BURIED . . .
Benjamin Bowbell, with song "Oh, I weep for the hour," Mr. Falchon . . .

MUSIC: Oh, I weep for the hour (Nathan, from The illustrious stranger)

Launceston, VDL (TAS) (May 1843 to February 1844):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VL (TAS)] (20 May 1843), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66016674 

THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC.
QUEEN'S BIRTH-DAY! WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th, 1843 . . .
Comic Song, "The Wild Irishman," by Mr. FALCHON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)

Sydney, NSW (11 February to 10 June 1844):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (13 February 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37125349 

FEB. 11. - The schooner Coquette, 72 tons, Cummins, master, from Launceston, with wheat, &c. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. J. Falchon [sic] . .

"THEATRICAL CHIT CHAT", The Guardian [Sydney, NSW] (11 April 1844), 36

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228063095 

Falchon was engaged at The Victoria, but his sacrifices to the "rosy god" on Monday evening rendered him unfit to appear in public. This faux pas got him his blank discharge from the Proprietor.

"Our Weekly Gossip", The Dispatch [Sydney, NSW] (13 April 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228250599 

The attention of the lovers of conviviality is called to the advertisement of Mr. Coppin, of the Clown Inn, Pitt-street, which is to be found in another column of our paper. His large saloon is open (admission free) every Monday, Thursday; and Saturday, Mr. Falchon's singing is well known, and is heard to greater advantage in a room than on the stage. Coppin amuses the company with some of his drolleries. Phillips' [REDACTED] songs, are capital. Fillimore is excellent on the piano. Jones is also a pleasing singer. In short, the crowded saloon, on every evening it is open, speaks sufficiently for the excellence of this combination of attraction.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (proprietor, vocalist); Mr. Phillips (vocalist); Henry William Fillmore (pianist); Clown Hotel (Sydney venue)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARANCES", The Australian (10 June 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37123997 

June. 8. - The, brig Caroline, Loten, master, for Hobart Town, with a general cargo. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Falchon . . .

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 2 July 1844 to June 1845:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (5 July 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2950873 

2 - Arrived the brig Caroline, 113 tons, Loten, from Sydney 10th June . . . cabin passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Falchon . . .

"THE THEATRE", Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)](10 July 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8755040 

On Monday evening Mr. Hambleton took a benefit; with the pieces advertised for performance, and with Mr. Falchon's first appearance since his recent return from Sydney, the house was a pretty fair one - the pit especially, which at half-price, was full. . . . Falchon is as droll as over; his Murtoch Delany, in the "Irishman in London" is a good piece of acting, and kept the audience in a roar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hambleton (actor)

"THE ROYAL ALBERT THEATRE", Colonial Times (24 September 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8755318 

. . . Mr. Falchon has sought and obtained a license for the Royal Albert Theare (formerly the Argyle Rooms), which will be opened about the beginning of next month under the direction of Mr. Watson, formerly the manager of the Victoria Theatre here, and of the Olympic at Launceston.

ASSOCIATIONS: Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager)

"ROYAL ALBERT THEATRE", Colonial Times (22 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8755505

We visited this place of public amusement, which opened last night for the season, under the management of Messrs. Watson and Falchon. We were agreeably surprised . . . The first piece, Tom Cringle, was rapturously received. Falchon in Gipsey Jack was inimitable, and kept the house in roars of laughter. Watson's Tom Cringle was played in a style which reflects the greatest credit upon him as an actor . . . Fanny Foxglove, by Mrs. Falchon, seemed quite at home: we can assure this lady if she would make herself a little more acquainted with stage business, she need not fear a rival in low comedy in her line of characters . . . Falchon's Paddy's Wedding was deservedly encored, and repeated . . .

"THE THEATRE", Colonial Times (25 March 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8756413 

This popular place of amusement opened last night to a tolerably fair house, - a good Pit, with but indifferent Boxes . . . Falchon is engaged, and, with Mesdames Clarke and Stirling, and Arabin and Jordan, a very pleasant evening's entertainment is provided . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: "The theatre" = Royal Victoria; Theodosia Stirling (actor, vocalist)

Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (20 June to 4 October 1845):

"THINGS THEATRICAL", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (18 June 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812614 

The Swan has brought Mr. Coppin and his Company from Launceston, and we understand that the spirited proprietor of the "Queen's" has engaged the whole of them, and that they will make their first appearance on Saturday next. We have heard a great deal of the immense talent this company is said to possess, and we hope not to be disappointed on seeing its exhibition. In addition to Mr. Smith's already respectable company, the celebrated Irish comedian and singer, Mr. Falchon, has been engaged, and will arrive by the Flying Fish. Mr. Smith by his untiring zeal to cater for the amusement of the public deserves to be much better supported than he is at present.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Thomas Smith (proprietor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVED", The Melbourne Courier (23 June 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226362600 

June 20. - Flying Fish, schooner, 122 tons, Clinch, master, from Hobart Town. Passengers . Messrs. . . . Falchon . . .

"QUEEN'S THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette (25 June 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812720 

Of late, more novelty has been produced at this Theatre than all the others in the colonies, and we are happy to find that this popular place of amusement is enjoying that encouragement which the spirited conduct of the proprietor so deservedly merits . . . To-morrow evening, Mr. Falchon will make his first appearance at the "Queen's," and from what we hear of him, we expect a rich treat. His singing is said to be superior to that of any other actor on the colonial stage . . .

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (30 August 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226348017 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN-STREET, MELBOURNE.
FIRST NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY OF PIZARRO! . . .
AND LAST NIGHT OF THE TURNPIKE GATE.
On SATURDAY Evening, Aug. 30th, 1845 . . .
SONG - MR. FALCHON . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. MEGSON; Prompter, Mr. WATSON . . .
G. COPPIN.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (musician, leader)

"Shipping Intelligence . . . CLEARED OUT", The Melbourne Courier (6 October 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226362900 

October 4, - Flying Fish, schooner, 122 tons, Clinch, master, for Hobart Town. Passengers - Messrs. . . . Falchon . . .

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS) (December 1845 to May 1846):

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (2 January 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8757884 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . MONDAY JANUARY 6, 1846.
GREAT ATTRACTION! PANTOMIME AT HALF PRICE . . .
After which, a New Version of "Billy Barlow," by Mr. Newson.
"DICKY DOLUS," BY MR. FALCHON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Newson (vocalist)

[Playbill], ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE [Hobart Town], MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1846. MRS. CLARKE'S BENEFIT . . .

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/TASIMAGES/AUTAS001126074814 

. . . After which, an IRISH SONG, entitled Molly Bawn - Mr. Falchon . . .

MUSIC: Molly Bawn (Lover)

Launceston, VDL (TAS) (May to July 1846):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (3 June 1846), 422

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65942959 

THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC. THIS EVENING AND SATURDAY . . .
"The Wedding of Balaporeen" - MR. FALCHON . . .

MUSIC: The wedding of Ballyporeen (traditional)

"THE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (10 June 1846), 439

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65941843 

. . . Mr. Falchon, from Hobart Town, having joined the company last week, under an engagement for the season, the performances have gone off with unusual eclat. Mrs. Falchon is also a valuable acquisition to the Theatre . . . Mr. and Mrs. Falchon's first appearance drew a very good house, and the more they are seen and heard the better they will be liked. Mr. Falchon was "at home" in his Irish song of "Paddy's Wedding," and exceedingly droll in the farce, called "Murphy's Almanac" . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (17 June 1846), 460

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943676 

Among the novelties at the Olympic on Monday evening, Blue Beard was produced, with appropriate scenery, gorgeous dresses, and effective stage management. Mr. Falchon, as Abomilique, and his lady as Fatima, did justice to their parts, and the other performers did their best to render the Drama successful. A scene from "Jack Sheppard," in which the two celebrated songs of "Jolly Nose" and "Nix my Dolly" were sung by Falchon and Osborne, elicited much applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert James Osborne (actor, vocalist)

MUSIC: Jolly nose (Rodwell, song in Jack Sheppard) Nix my dolly pals fake away (Rodwell, song in Jack Sheppard)

"THE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (8 July 1846), 520

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65944096 

. . . On Friday night Falchon took his benefit, and considering the state of the streets, and approaches to the Theatre, the attendance was good - the performances unexceptionable . . . The intervening songs were well sung, Falchon being encored in "Paddy's Wedding" and in "Come dwell with me," and Osborne very droll in a parody on "Buy a Broom" in character, also encored . . .
On Monday night Mackenzie took his benefit . . . The Songs were well selected, and for the most part admirably sung; "The Anchor's weighed" by Falchon being executed in his best style . . .

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (29 July 1846), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36245720 

OLYMPIC THEATRE. GRAND TICKET NIGHT! . . . THURSDAY EVENING, July 30th . . .
Comic Irish Song - "St. Patrick was a Gentleman" - Mr. FALCHON . . .

Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (August to October 1846):

"THEATRICAL", The Melbourne Argus [NSW (VIC)] (28 August 1846), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255637877 

The Queen's Theatre has received an accession of strength within the last week, in the persons of Mr. Falchon, who was formerly on the Melbourne boards, a Mr. Moreton King, and a Miss Julia Dunbar, both of whom are new to the Melbourne play-goers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Morton King (actor)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (17 October 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223152811 

Queen's Theatre Royal. MRS. GRIFFITHS' BENEFIT . . . MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 19TH . . .
Song, "Some love to Roam" - Mr. FALCHON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ann Griffiths (actor)

Melbourne, NSW (VIC), April 1847 to 1848:

"QUEEN'S THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (5 April 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223154147 

It will be seen by our advertising columns that Mrs. Cameron will make her first appearance this evening, as also Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Falchon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Cordelia Cameron (actor); Caroline Wallace (actor, vocalist)

"THINGS THEATRICAL", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (17 April 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223149848 

We have to record our deep interest of the spirited manner in which the proprietor of the Queen's got up such a fund of amusement for the play-going world, during the race week. No expense was spared to render it attractive; and the faces of three old friends put us in mind of days long gone by. It is long since the Melbourne musical world have had such a treat as was presented to them last week, Mesdames Wallace and Richards, with Messrs. Falchon and Hambleton, having exerted themselves to the utmost . . . Falchon! we remember seeing thee in other and brighter days, but the genius of song has not yet departed from thee! Thy "Groves of Blarney," and "Paddy's Wedding," stamp thee as an Irish singer of no mean repute! . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Dorothea Richards (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (22 April 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223149571 

BOARD AND LODGING. MRS. FALCHON begs to acquaint her friends and the public, that she has taken a cottage situate in Lonsdale-street, next door to the "Duke of Kent,"
where she will be happy to accommodate a limited number of boarders on reasonable terms.
Melbourne, April 18, 1848

"A THEATRICAL MANIA", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (20 September 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223150180 

. . . On Monday last an application was made to the presiding magistrate by Mrs. Falchon (formerly a member of the Melbourne corps dramatique,) for a warrant to bind to the peace a Mr. Leftwich, a journeyman "snip," who has latterly been astonishing the playgoing portion of the public, and neglecting his legitimate occupation of the shears. Mrs. Falchon was attended by a lady whom she introduced as Mrs. Leftwich, and who it appeared having had a sickener of matrimony, had turned out her lord and master and was lodging with Mrs. Falchon. When denied admittance Leftwich according to the complainant's account armed himself with a knife, and threatened he would let the daylight into both the complainant and his wife, and it was in consequence of this threat that the present application was made. Mr. Westby declined to issue either a summons or a warrant, telling Mrs. Falchon that she had the remedy in her own hands by ejecting the wife, when doubtless the husband would discontinue his visits.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. and Mrs. Leftwich (? actors, vocalist, barber)

Geelong, NSW (VIC) (1849):

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (15 September 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93137086 

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG. TASMANIANS ADVANCE.
For the Benefit of Messrs. STUBBS & HOWARD . . .
During the evening Mr. Falchon, the celebrated Irish Comedian, will sing two of his favorite Songs.
On MONDAY, SEPT. 17, 1849 . . .
Song - "The Rover," Mr. Falchon . . .
Song - "St. Patrick was a Gentleman," Mr. Falchon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gibson Stubbs (actor); Mr. Howard (actor); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"LIST OF BRUGESSES . . . BELLERINE WARD", Geelong Advertiser (8 December 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93138369 

. . . Falchon, Arthur, house and shop, Malop street . . .

Sydney, NSW (1850):

? "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 March 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12916740 

MARCH 27, - Shamrock, steamer, 200 tons, Captain Gilmore, from Launceston the 19th instant, Melbourne 21th instant, and Twofold Bay the 20th instant. Passengers . . . Mr. and Miss Falchon [sic] . . .

"THE POLICE REGISTER. MINE ANCIENT FRIEND", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (30 November 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59771597 .

Mr. James Newberry . . . appeared in the dock on Monday, at the instance of Michael John Davies, Esq., of Pitt-street North. Mr. Davies, with all the explanatory and impassioned talent with which he is so singularly gifted, deposed that . . . he observed the Newberry issuing from the apartments of his lodger, Mrs. Falchon, with two bundles in his hand . . .

Launceston, TAS (February 1851 to April 1852):

"The Theatre", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (12 February 1851), 92

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573396 

This place of amusement opened on Monday evening, under the management of Mr. Kenney . . . A valuable acquisition to the corps dramtique has arrived in the person Mr. Falchon, who will make his appearance on Thursday next. Mr. Falchon is an old favorite of the play-going folks of this town, and as an Irish comedian is not to be surpassed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Richard Kenney (actor, manager)

"LOCAL", The Cornwall Chronicle (16 April 1851), 236

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65574308 

Mrs. Falchons Benefit, on Monday evening last, was well attended, considering the inauspicious state of the weather, and her patrons were entertained with an agreeable evening's amusement. The spectacle of "the Jewess" passed off with eclat, and the members of the corps dramatique pleased the audience by their endeavours to excel each other in effectually sustaining the characters allotted to them. Falchon's "Paddy's Wedding" appeared to recall reminiscences of by-gone days, and shouts of "Bravo, Falchon!" accompanied the exit of this once talented performer. At an early date, Falchon will solicit the support of his friends on the occasion of his benefit.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (17 May 1851), 311

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65575545 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. FALCHON. In announcing the above Benefit,
the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited on behalf of Mr. Falchon,
who for a long time has been incapacitated from following his profession by illness:
it is hoped that on this occasion the sympathies of a generous public will not be withheld from the veteran performer . . .
Monday Evening, May 19th, 1851 . . .
PADDY'S WEDDING - MR. FALCHON (By particular desire.) . . .
After which, for this night only The Female Serenaders!!
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Falchon, and Miss West, will have the honour to make their first appearance in public, and will perform a number of favorite airs, under the direction of Mr. D. Golding . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Moore (actor, vocalist); Daniel Golding (vocalist)

"Olympic Theatre", The Cornwall Chronicle (21 May 1851), 317

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573340

This place of amusement opened on Monday evening last for the benefit of Mr. Falchon. "Margurite of Burgundy," the first piece, was performed in a very creditable manner. Kenney's personification of "Buridan" was an excellent piece of acting, and elicited much applause. Mrs. Moore, as "Margurite," acquitted herself to the satisfaction of the audience; and Golding and Towns were perfect in their parts; in fact, the entire corps dramatique seemed desirous that every thing should pass off with eclat, - and their exertions to please were responded to by unusual plaudits. The "coloured ladies" were encored, and their debut as serenaders proved unusually successful, - and, doubtless, their second appearance will attract a numerous attendance. The farce was a farce. It is contemplated to give one more performance prior to closing the theatre, for which occasion, Mr. Moore will solicit support.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edwin Towns (actor)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 July 1851), 421

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573496 

OLYMPIC THEATRE. THE SERENADERS will hold one of their Fashionable Ethiopian Concerts . . .
on Monday evening next, after which, Irish Comic Song - Mr. Falchon . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (12 November 1851), 723

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65576298 

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. FALCHON
. . . Monday Evening, November 18th, 1851 . . .
Song - "Paddy's Wedding," - Mr. Falchon . . .
J. R. Kenney, Manager.

"Mrs. Falchons' Benefit", The Cornwall Chronicle (15 November 1851), 730

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573896 

Mrs. Falchon solicits the support of the admirers of drama on the occasion of her benefit, at the Amphitheatre, next Monday evening . . . Although Mrs. Falchon is not a first-rate actress, none can be found who have been more indefatigable in their endeavours to win public favor; besides, she has been for a very lengthened period, and under far more favorable circumstances, associated with the stage of this colony, and her present helpless condition doubly recommends her to the sympathies of the play going community.

[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (29 November 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173060698 

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. MURRAY STREET . . .
MR. J. R. KENNY . . . has made arrangements to open the above place of amusement, on Monday Evening next, December 1st 1851, with, a Stage and Equestrian Company . . .
IRISH COMIC SONG, (PADDY'S WEDDING) MR. A. FALCHON,
HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN HOBART TOWN, THESE SEVEN YEARS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Amphitheatre (Hobart venue)

"1852 WEEKLY KALENDAR", The Cornwall Chronicle (10 April 1852), 229

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65579276 

Tuesday, April 13 . . . Olympic Theatre - Mrs. Falchon's benefit . . .

Departures, from Launceston, per City of Melbourne, for Melbourne, 18 April 1852; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:547538; POL220/1/1 p653

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/547538 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL220-1-1$init=POL220-1-1P329 

Ann Falchon / [Married Free] / [Ship to colony] William / . . .
Arthur Falchon / [Married Free] / [Ship to colony] Brothers . . .

? Melbourne, VIC (from 1852 and posthumous):

"SOME UNRECORDED PASSAGES IN THE HISTORY OF VAN DIEMEN'S LAND (From a Very Old Stager)", The Courier (25 April 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243583

. . . It would be, however, painful to narrate the reverses which befel the performers; the career of Nesbit, Falchon, and others are well known, and the only one remaining "of the old school" is ekeing out a miserable existence in the north, although his talents as an actor, if his conduct was regulated by the rules of prudence, would rank him high in the public favour; others have turned their attention to the industrial arts, and some have tried their fortunes and been successful in the "golden lands" across the Straits . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Nesbitt (actor)

"THEATRE ROYAL", Tasmanian Morning Herald (13 November 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161080494 

Mr. Collins performed last night as Felix O'Callaghan, in Bayle Barnard's capital comedy of "His Last Legs," to a very fair house. The humorous Irish song of Trust to Luck was encored. Mr. Collins as Paddy Murphy in the "Happy Man" kept the audience in one continued roar of laughter. The song of the Bould Soger Boy was introduced into the piece, and Mr. Collins as usual was encored in it. Many years back this piece used to be a great favorite with the Hobart Town Theatre goers, the principal character, Paddy Murphy, being played by the popular delineator of Irish character, Mr. Falchon. Poor Falchon has now passed away from this worldly stage after undergoing many ups and downs. Mr. Collins reminds us of our old friend in many of his characters, especially in Paddy Murphy; he, however, poor fellow was wanting in that finished style of acting which is one of the great characteristics of our present comedian . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Collins (touring Irish comedian)

FALLOON, Anne (Anne Maria FALLOON; Annie FALLOON; Miss FALLOON)

Teacher, teacher of music, pianist

Born Dublin, Ireland, 3 May 1816; daughter of John FALLOON (d. 1865) and Catherine JOHNSTON (d. 1840)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 4 February 1841 (immigrant per Marquis of Hastings, aged "25")
Active Bathurst, NSW, by 1848 until 1862
Died Surrey Hills, NSW, 13 November 1872

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Documentation:

Unmarried female immigrant, Anne Falloon, arrived per Marquis of Hastings, 4 February 1841; State Records Authority of NSW, 5314

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1204/images/IMAUS1787_081265-0346?pId=2903 (PAYWALL)

Anne Falloon / Brought out by C. F. Warne / A native of Dublin, Daughter of the Rev'd Jas. Falloon, incumbent Ballymore, mother dead /
Governess Age 25 [on] May 3d '41 / . . . State of bodily health, strength and probable usefulness - Very good
Protestant / Read & Write . . .

David Burn, journal, Sydney, 12 August 1844; State Library of New South Wales, MS B 190/2

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1l4dBwK1 (DIGITISED)

http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2015/D36511/a1502.html (TRANSCRIPT)

Monday 12 [August 1844] . . . Guests at Mrs. Atkinsons - . . . Mr. Keura (a Swiss) and Miss Falloon, a lady from Westmeath, who knows Abraham and George Boyd. She very kindly mended my coat and we had a great deal of chat . . . [and several later mentions]

ASSOCIATIONS: David Burn (journalist); it is also possible that Burn was referring to her younger sister, Wilhelmina Maria (1820-1856, m. William Warren, VIC, 1853), who also arrived in Sydney in 1841, slightly later, on 31 May, on the Moffatt

[Advertisement], Bathurst Advocate [NSW] (15 July 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62044730 

MISS FALLOON begs to give notice, that she is prepared to receive four young Ladies as resident pupils, to be instructed in the usual branches of an English education, with the accomplishments of French, Music, &c., &c., &c.
Government House, Bathurst, July 14.

ASSOCIATIONS: Government House cottages (Bathurst residence)

"EXAMINATION", Bathurst Advocate (30 December 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62045591 

On Friday, December the 22nd, the children belonging to Miss Falloon's Day and Boarding School, (in this town) were examined by the Rev. Thomas Sharpe, M.A. The parents of the children attended on the occasion, who were all delighted at the ready and sensible way in which replies were made by the children to the clergyman. With respect to Miss Falloon's abilities as a lady fit for the situation she has undertaken, as a superior governess, we can safely recommend the highest families in this district to place their children under her care.

See also, "EXAMINATION", Bathurst Free Press (29 December 1849), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61794352 

"MARRIED", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer [NSW] (29 March 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59772248 

At Bathurst, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. B. Hurst, Thomas T., second son of William Lane, Esq., J.P., Orton Park, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Falloon, Incumbent of Ballymore, Westmeath, Ireland.

ASSOCIATIONS: This was her youngest sister, Elizabeth (c. 1831-1904); in addition to Wilhelmina (above), one other sister also came to Australia and married, Catherine Jane (b. c. 1825; m. Thomas Veitch, VIC, 1845)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (3 June 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62048374 

Dancing. CLASSES FOR YOUNG LADIES,
AT the residence of Miss De Philipsthal, Keppell-street, on the evenings of Monday and Thursday;
and at Miss Falloon's, George-street, on the afternoons of Tuesday and Friday.
CLASSES FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, At Mr. Beuzeville's, Beauclerc House Academy, on the evenings of Tuesday and Friday.
The approaching gaieties of winter rendering this delightful accomplishment almost a sine qua non with those who propose to join in them,
MR. THOMAS WILSON FINLEY begs to announce that an ADULT CLASS is in course of formation, for which suitable premises are engaged.
Early application will be necessary, as the class will commence almost immediately.
Application can be made personally to Mr. F., at the establishment above named, or through Mr. Jones, of the Bathurst Library.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Wilson Finley (dancing instructor, saddler)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (7 September 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63595927 

NOTICE. - MISS FALLOON begs to notify that her SCHOOL will be resumed as usual at the beginning of the Quarter, October 1st. Stewart-street, Bathurst, Sept 1st, 1859.

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (24 December 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62719745 

Furniture Sale at Miss Falloon's in Stewart-street.
CROAKER, BRADY & CO. ARE instructed by MISS FALLOON (who is about leaving the district,) to sell by Auction,
At her RESIDENCE in Stewart-street, On FRIDAY, 2nd January 1863.
The whole of the Drawing Room, Dining Room and Bed Room Furniture, consisting of . . .
PIANOFORTE, very superior instrument, by Stoddart . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 November 1872), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13316932 

THE FRIENDS of the late Miss ANNIE FULLOON [sic] are invited to attend her Funeral; to move from her late residence, No. 92, Buckingham-street, Strawberry Hill, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2 o'clock, for Balmain Cemetery. J. and G. SHYING and CO., Undertakers, 120, South Head Road.

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (22 November 1872), 3059

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230134916 

In the will of Anne Maria Falloon, late of Buckingham-street, Sydney, in the Colony of New South Wales, spinster, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, that . . . James Whitelaw Falloon, of Buckingham-street, Sydney, gentleman, intends to apply to this Honorable Court, that probate of the will of the above named deceased may be granted to him as executor . . .

FANING FAMILY

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FANING-Family (shareable link to this entry)

FANING, Edward (Edward Henry FANNING [sic]; Edward Thomas Reynolds FANING; FANING, usu. from 1850; FANNING, usu. before 1850)

Musician, professor of music, music teacher, violinist, pianist, comic vocalist, bandleader, composer, actor, comedian, manager

Born Jersey, 1819; baptised St. Helier, 23 June 1819; son of Charles Moxey FANING (d. 1832) and Mary RENNELS
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 26 December 1840 (free immigrant per Morley, from Valparaiso, 17 September)
Married Catherine SULLIVAN (c. 1817-1887), East Maitland, NSW, 11 September 1843
Died Lambton, NSW, 27 August 1870, aged "51"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Faning+d1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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FANING, Charles Frederick (Charles Frederick FANING; FANNING)

Musician, violinist, violoncello player, cellist, band leader, minstrel serenader, printer, compositor [sic]

Born NSW, 1844; son of Edward FANING and Catherine SULLIVAN
Married Catherine Angelina JONES (1884-1931), Newcastle, NSW, 1864
Died Newcastle, NSW, 12 April 1879, aged "35"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Frederick+Faning+1844-1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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FANING, Edward Henry (junior) (Edward Henry FANING; E. H. FANING; FANNING)

Musician, music teacher

Born NSW, 1852; baptised 26 June 1853; son of Edward FANING and Catherine SULLIVAN
Married Rosaline EAST, NSW, 1880
Died Newcastle, NSW, 27 March 1891, aged "37"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Henry+Faning+1852-1891 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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FANING, Charles (junior) (Charles FANING; FANNING)

Musician, vocalist, comedian, delineator, vaudeville performer

Born NSW, 1864; son of Charles Frederick FANING and Catherine JONES
Married Violet KINGSLEY, Christ church, Sydney, NSW, 24 October 1886
Died South Africa, 6 December 1915

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Faning+1864-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Summary:

According to his obituary in The Maitland Mercury, Faning was "justly termed the father of music in this district". At his burial, a band was formed numbering 56 district musicians to play The dead march from Saul.

Faning was already active as director of "the Orchestra" at the Maitland Amateur Theatre in May 1844, and continued throughout that season. In June he also directed his new temperance band at a meeting of the Total Abstinence Society. Again for the Society in September 1845, the Mercury reported:

the evening was much enlivened by the exquisite performance of that prince of fiddlers, Mr. Fanning.

At the opening night of the Queen's Theatre, West Maitland, in August 1856, it was advertised that there was to be:

the new overture, by Mr. Faning, composed expressly for this occasion, entitled "The Queen's."

Documentation:

Baptisms, parish of St. Helier, Jersey, 1819; register 1815-1820, page 390; Jersey Heritage

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/61218/45219_1831109388_0424-00406 (PAYWALL)

1819, Juin . . . [no.] 1608 / Edward Henry Fanning / Edward Henry, son of Mr. Charles Mony Fanning [sic] & of Mary his wife, was privately baptized on the twenty third day of June, [1819]

Convict applications to marry, 1843; State Records Authority of New South Wales

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1504/30514_081753-00308 (PAYWALL)

Edward Faning / 21 / [arrived per ship] Morley / Free Emigr't / [date of permission] 9 August [1843]
Catherine Sullivan / 23 / [arrived per ship] George Hibbert / T. of L / [Ticket of Leave] / [Clergyman] G. K. Rasden, East Maitland

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (27 April 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article666611

MAITLAND AMATEUR THEATRE, nearly opposite the Rose Inn.
Under the Patronage of E. C. Close, Esquire, Warden of the District.
IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE MAITLAND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
ON MONDAY, 6th May next, the Select Company of Amateurs will perform Townley's celebrated Farce of
HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS.
After which, a variety of SONGS, including an
ORIGINAL ONE composed expressly for this occasion.
The whole to conclude with the comic Farce of
THE WEATHERCOCK.
Several New Scenes have been painted, and the Orchestra
Will be under the direction of Mr. Fanning . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Charles Close (patron, warden)

"AMATEUR THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 May 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article666762

On Monday evening the first performance for the season of the amateur company, for the benefit of the Maitland Benevolent Asylum, took place. The pieces selected were, "High Life Below Stairs," and the "Weathercock." The house, which is capable of accommodating upwards of two hundred people, was quite filled, so much so that many persons could not find sitting room, and were obliged to stand during the whole evening, whilst in the front seats additional accommodation had to be provided. The evening's performances commenced by the whole company of amateurs singing "God save the Queen," which was sung very effectively, and was loudly applauded by the audience . . . Between the pieces a new song, entitled "The oldest hand upon the Hunter River," written by a gentleman of the company for the occasion, was sung, which drew forth the loudest applause, and was encored. There was also some other good singing. The band, which was under the direction of Mr. Fanning, though small, was well arranged and conducted, and the music was good . . . The second performance will be on Tuesday evening next, and the pieces selected are "The Weathercock," and the "Happy Man."

MUSIC: The oldest hand upon the Hunter River (song; tune: "The literary dustman")

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (15 June 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article667221

On Monday evening last the members of this society held their first weekly meeting in the Temple of Concord, on which occasion they presented a handsome president's chair to their president, the Rev. J. T. Lynch . . . The new teetotal band, forming under the instructions of Mr. Fanning, was present, and played several tunes in a very creditable manner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Thomas Lynch (cleric, d. 1884)

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE FESTIVITY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 June 1844), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article667362 

Monday last being the festival of St. John the Baptist, the patron of the Total Abstinence Society of West Maitland, the members walked in procession through the town, and in the evening held a tea party in the Temple of Concord . . . The procession was . . . accompanied by a band and banners . . . During the evening the company were as usual entertained by Mr. Fanning's budget of songs and comicalities; and songs were also sung by Miss McMahon, Miss Kilfoyle, Messrs. T. Mahony, Lawn, jun., and the Rev. Mr. Lynch . . .

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (17 August 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article668720 

Thursday last being the third anniversary of the establishment of St. John's Total Abstinence Society, a tea party was held in the Temple of Concord, at which about one hundred and twenty of the members and their friends were present. The hall was decorated as usual in a tasteful manner; and a band composed of members of the society, chiefly youths, which had been formed under the superintendence and instruction of Mr. Fanning, was in attendance, and acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (31 August 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article668844 

[ADVERTISEMENT.] On Monday night, the 26th instant, a dinner was given by Mr. Samuel Bailey, of the Cottage of Content, East Maitland, to his numerous friends, as a token of regard and respect towards them . . . The tables being removed, Mr. Fanning, of noted fame, accompanied by Mr. McDonnell, performed their extraordinary feats on the violin and key bugle. The young and airy tripped it away on the light fantastic toe. A number of amateur dancers of the Clarkonian school acquitted themselves very handsomely in the several quadrilles and other dances performed during the night. Some of the old school also acted their part well in the several cligs [sic, jigs] and reels gone through in good style by them. A Highland fling, danced by Miss Mary Anne Bailey and Mr. James Rae, added very much to the night's amusement, as it was performed with grace and agility. The greatest harmony prevailed during the night, and the ladies acquitted themselves admirably . . . Dancing continued until about three o'clock on Tuesday morning, when the company dispersed, highly gratified with their night's entertainment. - SPECTATOR.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Miller Clark (dancing master); Mr. McDonnell (key bugle player, otherwise unidentified)

"SINGLETON . . . Sept. 4th, 1841", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (7 September 1844), 3

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The teetotallers give a grand tea party this evening, in their large hall, which has been named "the ark of peace." There is no doubt, from the admirable arrangements which have been made, the meeting will go off with great eclat. Mr. Fanning, "of noted fame," has been engaged for the occasion, to "perform his extraordinary feats on the fiddle," and to sing some of his favorite songs. This young man is certainly an amusing person, and is justly entitled to all the commendation which has been bestowed upon him. The Rev. Father Lynch presides . . .

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE FESTIVAL AT MUSSWELLBROOK", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 November 1844), 2

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On Wednesday evening, October 16th, the members of St. John's Total Abstinence Society at Muswell Brook held a tea party in Mr. Brown's Building, Forbes' Town . . . A band was in attendance, and Mr. Fanning, of Maitland, enlivened the proceedings of the evening by singing a number of his most approved songs in his usual excellent style. The party broke up about four o'clock in the morning, highly delighted with their first teetotal festivity.

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE PROCESSION AND TEA PARTY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (28 December 1844), 2

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On Thursday last (St. Stephen's Day,) the members of St. John's Total Abstinence Society walked in procession through the town, accompanied by many of their friends, a band of music, flags, &c., the procession altogether numbering about 300 persons. In the evening the members gave a tea party . . . Some excellent songs were sung, and the teetotal band, conducted by Mr. Fanning, greatly enlivened the proceedings by playing a number of sprightly and appropriate airs. The party passed of with the utmost concord and good feeling, and did not break up until four o'clock in the morning.

"ODDFELLOWS' BALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 October 1845), 2

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On Tuesday last the Good Design Lodge of Oddfellows, in West Maitland, celebrated their first anniversary by a ball at Host Tinson's (the Buck's Head) . . . Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, and was kept up with great spirit until daylight . . . There were about 120 members and their friends . . . The musical department was admirably conducted under the direction of Mr. Fanning.

"BACHELORS' BALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (8 November 1845), 2

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On Tuesday last a number of the gallant bachelors of Maitland gave an elegant entertainment in the Waterloo Inn, West Maitland, by way of return for the accustomed hospitality of their married friends, the invitations of course including the young ladies . . . Between nine and ten, about a hundred guests having assembled, dancing commenced to the harmony of Mr. Fanning's violin, and it was kept up, with the exception of an occasional pause for taking refreshment . . .

"SINGLETON", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (14 February 1846), 2

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The teetotallers of this town and neighbourhood, last night, enjoyed tea and cake in the Ark of Peace. Dean Lynch presided . . . Mr. Fanning, we must say, contributed not a little to enliven the hilarity of the occasion; and from the manner in which he made his violin discourse sweet music, we almost fancied that Orpheus had visited the Ark of Peace and had become a teetotaller.

"TEA PARTY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 March 1846), 2

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On Tuesday evening last (St. Patrick's Day) a tea party was given in the Temple of Concord, West Maitland, in commemoration of Ireland's patron saint . . . About ten o'clock a great accession to the enjoyment of the occasion took place in the arrival of his Honor Mr. Justice Therry and the Attorney General . . . We must not forget to mention the excellent band of Mr. Fanning, which played appropriate airs during the intervals, nor the vocal performances, of which Fanning's "Don't be addicted to drinking" gave especial delight . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Roger Therry (judge); John Hubert Plunkett (attorney general)

"ST. JOHN'S TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (27 June 1846), 2

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On Wednesday evening last, the anniversary of St. John the Baptist, the members and friends of the above society met in great numbers . . . Mr. Fanning, and his band enlivened the evening with their usual talent, and the comic songs of the leader gave infinite satisfaction. His "Barney Brallaghan;" and "Comforts o' Man" were well worth spending the evening to hear. The festivities continued till two in the morning.

MUSIC: Barney Brallaghan (music by Johnathan Blewitt); The comforts of man (ballad)

"THE IRISH AND SCOTCH DISTRESS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 July 1847), 2

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On Monday evening a tea-party, with musical entertainments, was held in the Temple of Concord, West Maitland, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the relief of the distress now prevailing in Ireland and Scotland . . . Mr. Fanning was called on for a song, and he sung "The Workhouse" with great comic effect, and followed it by several others, the violin and violoncello accompaniments to which were beautifully executed by himself and his brother musicians, who had treated the company to some fine music throughout the evening. Mr. Stapylton sung an old Irish melody, and the "Exile of Erin" and several other songs were given in the course of the evening . . . About four hundred persons attended . . .

"THE BALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 October 1847), 2

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The Benevolent Society's ball took place on Wednesday evening last, in Mr. Lumley's new room, Victoria Hall, and went off with considerable eclat . . . Mr. Fanning attended to the orchestral arrangements, and with the aid of a juvenile pupil, and the assistance of a violoncello player, kept up a "concord of sweet sounds," while the gentlemen with their fair partners tript it beautifully "on the light fantastic toe." Dancing was kept up till nearly daylight . . .

[Advertisement], Sydney Chronicle [NSW] (12 August 1848), 11

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MUSICAL FESTIVAL. THE ST. PATRICK'S TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY [Sydney]
have made arrangements to give an entertaining Musical Party,
at the Hall, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, the 14th Inst . . .
The new Band of St. Patrick's Society will play some of their most favourite tunes.
Mr. Brallaghan, Mr. Fanning, and Mr. Jerome will sing the following songs:
Mr. Brallaghan - Black Turf, Irish Historian, Paddy Malone, Kilkenny Boys, and The Cries of Sydney.
Mr. Fanning - Paddy's Blunders, Comforts of Man, "Father Mathew's Doings," The Butchering Line, and The Wery Identical Flute.
Mr. Jerome - Billy Barlow, Cockney's Trip to Australia, Single Young Man Lodger, the Black Statute, the Beautiful Boy.
There will be an Irish Piper and Fiddler in attendance, as well as several Amateurs, who have kindly offered their services.
The Irish Piper will play Carolan's Receipt for Drinking Whisky, Exile of Erin, Cooleen, Hare in the Corn, and Nora Cre na . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Brallaghan (comic vocalist); St. Patrick's Band (Sydney)

MUSIC: Paddy's bunders [It was on a road near the bridge] (song); The butchering line (song); The werry identical flute (song)

"THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (9 November 1850), 2

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On Wednesday evening the "Victoria" company of amateurs gave a performance at the Victoria Theatre, Rose Inn, West Maitland. The pieces were the comedy of "The Day after the Wedding," and the farce of "The Valet de Sham;" the first was as well performed as previously; the second was one of the most successful pieces performed by the company, Mr. Fanning making, a capital Wigler, and Mr. Raymond an equally good Mr. Tweezer, while Mrs. Williams as Miss Marchmont, and Mrs. Chester as Clipper, performed with remarkable spirit; the piece was highly relished by the audience throughout. Among the songs, "Where is the Rover," by Mrs. Chester, was encored, as was also a comic song, by an amateur. The attendance was pretty good. - This evening (Saturday) another performance will be given, the drama of "Self Accusation," and farce of "The Valet de Sham," being the pieces announced.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Raymond (actor); Marian Maria Chester (actor)

"THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 December 1850), 2

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. . . On Saturday evening last Mr. Faning took his benefit, at the Victoria Amateur Theatre, Rose Inn. The pieces selected were the melodrama of "Luke, the Labourer," and the farce of "The Irish Tutor;" the first was well performed, Mr. Faning making a good Philip, and the other performers and amateurs sustaining their parts well; in the second Mr. Faning made a capital Terry O'Rourke, while Mr. Raymond as Tilwell, Mrs. Williams as Rosa, and Mrs. Chester as Mary, played with great spirit. The house was quite crowded.

"Government Gazette. GENERAL POST-OFFICE, SYDNEY. 30th November, 1850", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 December 1850), 4

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List of letters lying in this office, unclaimed, since the publication of the last list, addressed to persons residing in the Hunter River and Northern Districts: . . . Butler E. W. Mr., care of Mr. Edward Fanning, professor of music . . .

"MAITLAND UNION BENEFIT SOCIETY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 January 1851), 2

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This society on Monday last, the anniversary of the colony, walked in procession through the town, as usual, accompanied by Mr. Faning's brass band . . .

"BURTON'S CIRCUS, ROSE INN", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (14 June 1851), 2

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The attendance at this circus on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings was fair. On Thursday Mr. Faning took his benefit, the house being well attended. The equestrian and acrobatic performances were very good, and Mr. Faning varied the entertainment by some fine execution of pieces of music, and by an imitation of the bag-pipe with the violin . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Burton's Circus (troupe)

"MR. BURTON'S CIRCUS", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (9 August 1851), 2

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The third of Mr. Burton's equestrian performances took place on Thursday, before a tolerably numerous assemblage, amongst whom it was easy to detect a considerable sprinkling of gold-diggers, by the grisly beard, California hat, and hunting shirt. The performances were nearly similar to those of the two previous days . . . We cannot conclude without paying a passing compliment to the violinist, Mr. Fanning, whose performances display both taste and execution . . .

"BALL IN HONOUR OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S VISIT TO BATHURST (From The Bathurst Free Press, April 21)", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (27 April 1852), 3

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. . . As the first public ball given in Bathurst, the experiment, we are told, proved a highly successful one . . . The quality of the music at a public ball is always a matter of material consequence. Upon the present occasion, the quadrille band under the able leadership of Mr. Fanning, performed its important part in the evening's amusements with great credit, and was much and deservedly applauded . . .

"A MUSICAL PARTY", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (14 May 1853), 2

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The routine business of the Court was diversified the other day by the melancholy cadences of a complainant fiddler, rejoicing in the quadruplicate nomenclature of Edward Thomas Renels Fanning, who set forth in lugubrious tone that his late employer, Mr. B. F. Hughes, of the Wool Pack Inn, had played the big drum, andante fashion upon his countenance a few evenings previously, much to the derangement of all his notions of harmony and in consequence of the impression upon his feelings, and delineated upon his features, he had been unable to pursue his usual avocations for several days. To establish the fact of the performance, the monotonous melody of the lapstone was called into requisition in the savoury person of one Thomas Salt, who saw the fiddle and drum come in contact with a crash, and was an eye and ear-witness to the discord. Stunned by the effect, the Australian Paganini was prostrated, and his relaxed strings burst out into a medley. To render the party complete the trumpet was dragged in, and the distended cheeks and protruding eye-balls of Mr. Charles Morgan, who does the cornopeian business in music saloons and race booths, emitted a blast, from which the following crumbs of information could be picked. He believed the defendant to be one of those savage monsters, who would strike people without provocation, and had heard him say that Acteon-like he would hunt the manufacturer of notes through the world like a native dog. In answer to all these asseverations, the defendant pleaded not guilty. The gentleman with the yard long name, he said had lately served him very dirtily by leaving him to play for Mrs. Whitton during the races, after agreeing to serve him during that period. He had also left him in debt to a considerable amount, and it was out of these circumstances a dispute arose, when Mr. Edward Thomas Renels Fanning gracefully but contemptuously waved his hand in which were some papers which brushed his face, and it was then that charged with indignation he discharged himself upon the impersonation of cat-gut before the court. And he was only sorry he had not given him twice as much. Under those circumstances defendant was found guilty, and fined in the sum of £5. Mr. Macintosh who pleaded for the violinist, applied to the court to bind defendant over to keep the peace, but complainant stating that he was not in bodily fear of defendant, but fearing only to be unstrung, the application was refused.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 December 1853), 3

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ASHTON'S ROYAL OLYMPIC CIRCUS, Northumberland Hotel, West Maitland . . .
The Circus will OPEN on Saturday Evening, 24th December, and continue on during the Christmas Holidays . . .
In the course of the evening Mr. Faning will amuse the audience with Comic Songs, Solos on the Violin, &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ashton's Circus (troupe)

[2 advertisements], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (4 November 1854), 1

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Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music . . . in the Court House, East Maitland, on the evening of TUESDAY, November the 7th, by a number of Amateurs, assisted by several Professional Musicians. The proceeds of this concert, after payment of necessary expenses, will be given to the building fund of the Maitland School of Arts. PROGRAMME. - PART I. Duet for Pianoforte - Overture to La Dame Blanche - Boildieu - Messrs. Kellerman and Sullivan. Song - I love the dewy twilight - Glover - Miss Flora Harris. Solo for Cornet a Piston - Bellini - Mr. Sullivan. Song - Air from Lucrezia Borgia - Donizetti - M. Valere. Duet for Pianoforte and Violin, Norma - Bellini - Messrs. Kellerman and Faning . . . PART II . . . Duet for Pianoforte and Violin, from Der Freyschutz - Weber - Messrs. Kellerman and Faning . . .

EAST MAITLAND. Immense Attraction! VENTRILOQUISM AND MUSIC!
MR. SCIPIO M. CLINT, the Ventriloquist, begs to inform the inhabitants of East Maitland and its vicinity,
that he intends giving one of his Illustrated Lectures on the above Art, in the
COURT HOUSE, EAST MAITLAND, On SATURDAY EVENING, November 4th . . .
PART II. A VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL INTERLUDE, in which Mr. F. Sams will appear as "Villiam," alias "Billy Nutts the Poet;" "The Wretched Little Man;" and in a Comic Scena entitled "Toddlin off to Market;"
in all of which he will be assisted by Mr. E. Faning, who will likewise appear in some of his celebrated Solos . . .
Pianist - Mr. E. Faning. Agent - Frederick Sams.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Kellermann (pianist, vocalist); Henry Philip Sullivan (cornet); Flora Harris (vocalist); Monsieur Valere (vocalist); Scipio Milton Clint (ventriloquist); Frederic Sams (vocalist, agent)

"CONCERT ON BEHALF OF THE FUNDS OF THE MAITLAND SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 November 1854), 2

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This concert took place on Tuesday evening, in the court-house, East Maitland, which was crowded to excess. Where all the performers gave so much satisfaction it is difficult to draw distinctions . . . The duets on the pianoforte by Messrs. Kellermann and Sullivan, and on the pianoforte and violin by Messrs. Kellermann and Faning, were highly applauded, manifesting great taste in execution, and a remarkable accuracy as to time . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (23 January 1856), 3

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MR. E. FANING begs to acquaint his numerous Maitland friends and the surrounding district that he continues his old profession of
"GENERAL MUSICIAN," and to inform them that they can obtain
TUITION in MUSIC from the sublime to the ridiculous upon any instrument except the Bagpipes, big drum, triangle, and that national instrument at present so notorious in Maitland, the German barrel organ.
TERMS AS FOLLOWS. Per Quarter.
At his own residence - £1 10s.
Visiting pupils in W. M. - £2 0s.
Ditto ditto E. M. - £2 10s.
Within 4 miles of West Maitland - £3 3s.
N.B. - Piano-fortes carefully TUNED; instruments of all descriptions sold;
music arranged for any single instrument or number of instruments.
Respectable picnic parties, balls, entertainments, &c., attended either singly or with an efficient band on moderate terms.

"SISTERS OF CHARITY", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (26 January 1856), 3

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On Monday evening, the 14th, agreeably to announcement, the musical festival in further aid of the funds for the erection of a free hospital and residence for the Sisters of Charity, was held in the Temple of Concord . . . The band, principally a juvenile one, more than fulfilled the anticipations of its talented conductor, while the audience frequently testified its full appreciation of the choice selection of pieces and admirable execution of several overtures from Norma and other operas. Towards the close of the festivities the Rev. Chairman, in a short but pithy address, tendered to Mr. Fanning the warmest thanks of the meeting for the zeal and labour he had taken to render the amusements of the evening so pleasing and popular, and at the same time thanked the other members of the band for their co-operation, and for having so ably and so skilfully executed the pieces arranged for their special performance. We fully concur in this tribute to Mr. F. and his assistants, for we are quite cognisant of the fact that the juvenile portion of the band had but short notice and shorter practice, but little more than a month under the tuition of their talented master. The vocal performance was excellent, and Mr. F. in the Slave Mother sung with deep pathos and feeling, eliciting from his delighted audience a loud and long applause. Mr. Patrick's "Last Rose of Summer," on the flute, with piano accompaniment, was pleasingly executed, and his variations evinced a high standard of execution and native talent. On the whole the evening's amusements were enjoyed with unmistakeable delight and gratitude, and we re-echo the hope so warmly expressed by the rev. chairman, that this band will form, in Maitland, the nucleus of a musical society that may yet contribute to the happiness of the inhabitants; while it will, if carried out and supported with spirit and perseverance, bring into active existence and vigour the musical talent which is unquestionably inherent in the Maitland youth. - Correspondent Maitland Mercury.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (19 August 1856), 3

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Queen's Theatre, West Maitland.
OPENING NIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST . . .
First appearance in Maitland of the celebrated vocalist, Mrs. FRANK. ANDREWS, who will sing the beautiful ballad of the "Willow Glen."
Previous to the rising of the curtain "God save the Queen" by the entire strength of the company:
also, the new overture, by Mr. Faning, composed expressly for this occasion, entitled "The Queen's" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Frank Andrews (vocalist); Queen's Theatre (Maitland venue)

"NEWCASTLE THEATRE", Northern Times [Newcastle, NSW] (18 April 1857), 2

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We had the pleasure a few days ago of attending this neat little place of amusement and of there witnessing the performance of "Helping Hands" and the "Laughing Hyena," two pieces which require for their adequate performance a practised and very efficient company. The players all wore old faces, and were old favorites, and seemingly were in excellent plight for the discharge of their duties. Mr. Croft, the spirited proprietor of the theatre, has lately had a new drop scene painted which adds greatly to the beauty of the building. The theatre gives an air of life to the city, especially at night, and forms an object which strangers may visit with pleasure. Mr. Faning has greatly improved in his dramatic grasp of character; his knowledge of stage business too, seems greetly extended. Altogether he is a most useful man in a theatre, comprising within himself the skill of the bandmaster, the conductor, the leader, the acting manager, and the comedian. Low comedy is his forte, and in this he is certainly fitted to excel. He is adapted by face, figure and talent to be a thorough paced farceur, and certainly seems to be far advanced on the road to his destiny . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Newcastle Theatre (venue)

"THE OLYMPIC THEATRE", Northern Times [Newcastle, NSW] (3 August 1859), 2

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The opening night of this elegant and commodious theatre, on Monday, the 1st of August, was quite an event in the history of Maitland . . . We are glad to notice that the Orchestra is under the guidance of Mr. Faning, who has a well trained corps of assistants. On Monday, they performed the overture Italiana in Algeria very well indeed, and during the intermission entertained the audience with good dance music . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Olympic Theatre (Maitland venue)

"MAINTENANCE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (13 December 1859), 3

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Catherine Faning summoned Edward Faning before the bench, at West Maitland, yesterday, for maintenance. This case was postponed till yesterday for the evidence of defendant's witness. The defendant said the witness declined to appear. The bench adjudged defendant to pay 5s. a week for the maintenance of complainant, to commence yesterday.

"NEWCASTLE [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 April 1863), 4

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ON Wednesday and Thursday last, two concerts were given in the court-house, as a complimentary benefit to Mr. E. Faning, by his pupils and friends; the room on both evenings was crowded to excess. The music was admirable.

"POLICE INTELLIGENCE . . . CONVICTION", The Newcastle Chronicle [NSW] (7 January 1869), 2

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In the police report that appeared in our last issue, the name of Charles Faning was erroneously printed Charles Caning. The mistake was a wilful one, made, however, without the knowledge or consent of the editor, and in direct opposition to his instructions.

"DEATH", The Newcastle Chronicle (30 August 1870), 2

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FANING. - On the 27th August, at his residence, Old Lambton, MR. EDWARD THOMAS REYNOLDS FANING, aged 51 years. Sydney papers please copy.

"DEATH OF MR. EDWARD FANING", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (1 September 1870), 3

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Old residents of this district, and especially all who have ever taken an interest in musical matters, will read with sincere regret of the death of Mr. Edward Faning, which took place at Lambton, on Saturday last. Mr. Faning had been ailing for some time past, but fatal results were not apprehended until a few days before his death, when his complaint turned to dropsy, and notwithstanding the unremitting attention of his medical attendant, he expired as above stated. Mr. Faning has been justly termed the father of music in this district. In all matters where the art he professed was in question he took a deep interest, and among the many musicians on the Hunter (who in a great measure owe to Mr. Faning's teaching the knowledge they possess), there should be a general feeling of sorrow that one so useful should have been taken away. The remains of the deceased were interred in the Roman Catholic cemetery on Monday after noon, and were followed to the grave by a large number of persons. Musicians from all parts of the district testified the respect they entertained for the memory of the deceased, by forming a band, numbering in all fifty six performers, and playing the Dead March in Saul in front of the body. At the grave the burial service was read by the Rev. Father Ryan.

[Advertisement], The Newcastle Chronicle [NSW] (30 August 1870), 1

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ALLOW ME to tender my sincere and heartfelt THANKS to the Members of the LAMBTON BAND, Mr. Blimm, Mr. Prince, the Members of the Waratah Band, the Newcastle Amateurs and Professionals, and the public of the mining districts, and the city generally, for the marks of respect and esteem accorded to my late father, Mr. Edward Faning, both before and after his death. Again heartily thanking them in a manner I cannot explain in an advertisement, I have the honor to remain, respectfully, CHARLES F. FANING.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Prince (musician)

"THE LATE MR. EDWARD FANING THE MUSICIAN", Empire (3 October 1871), 2

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A number of the musicians of Newcastle, announced a grand professional and amateur concert, which was to be given at the School of Arts, this (Saturday) evening for the purpose of raising funds to erect a memorial stone over the grave of the late Mr. Edward Faning. The deceased gentleman was the oldest teacher of music in the district, and his talents in this particular line have been the means of enabling many of those whom he instructed to distinguish themselves as musicians. We notice that many of his old pupils will take part in the forthcoming concert, which is at the same time a pleasing and appropriate way of paying a tribute to his memory. The programme has been prepared with a carefulness that leaves nothing to be desired in this respect, and we hope, therefore, that there will be a bumper house on this occasion. - Newcastle Pilot.

"DEATH", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (12 April 1879), 4

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FANING. - On April 10th, at his residence, Market Square, Newcastle, CHARLES FREDERICK FANING, Compositor, aged 35 years.

"The Late Monsignor Lynch", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (19 February 1884), 4

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. . . He established, and continued to direct for many years, an institution called the Temple of Concord. It was essentially a temperance society, and at its meetings the pledge was given by the Dean himself, who would make pithy, sensible speeches, in support of the cause of temperance. But he knew human nature too well to make good advice nauseous, and the Temple of Concord was a sort of ordered free-and-easy, and every Monday night was looked forward to by hundreds as a season of delight. Admission was threepence, and subsidiary to the main business of the meetings were musical selections by an excellent brass band, led by the late Edward Fanning, and better than all, truly popular songs sung by Fanning, songs which are now forgotten, such as "Billy Barlow," "Paddy Malone" - ditties full of local allusion and possessing a strong local colouring. A tone of wholesome fun pervaded these meetings, which attracted all classes, and yet the real reformatory work done at them was as great as any that the Dean performed . . .

MUSIC: Billy Barlow (song); Paddy Malone in Australia (song)

"NEWCASTLE POLICE COURT . . . MAINTENANCE", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (28 January 1887), 3

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Rose Fanning summoned her husband, Edward Fanning, for maintenance. She stated that her husband was a music teacher and left her unprovided for three weeks ago. She had received a few shillings from him for the past five months. He drank whatever money he earned. She had three children. The case was adjourned for a week to enable the defendant to provide his wife with a home.

"In Memoriam", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (26 March 1892), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135973865 

FANING. - In loving memory of Edward Henry Faning, who died on the 27th March, 1891; aged 37 years.

"Billy Barlow in Australia. AN ORIGINAL SONG, BY A GENTLEMAN OF MAITLAND", The Maitland Mercury (24 December 1892), 5s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19018006

The following verses have long been out of print, but old Maitlanders will recollect them as having frequently been sung at various entertainments by the late Mr. Edward Faning. The "gentleman of Maitland" who wrote the lines was Mr. Benjamin Griffin, whose relatives are among our best and most respected townsfolk of to-day, and the verses were first heard at an entertainment in aid of a fund for erecting the present Maitland Hospital.

When I was at home I was down on my luck,
And I yearnt a poor living by drawing a truck;
But old aunt died and left me a thousand - "Oh, oh,
I'll start on my travels," said Billy Barlow.
Oh dear, lackaday, oh;
So off to Australia came Billy Barlow . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Pitt Griffin (songwriter)

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 January 1916), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15636630 

FANING. - December 6, 1915, at South Africa, Charles Faning, son of Mrs. Kate Faning and late Charles Faning, musician, of Newcastle . . . May his soul rest in peace.

"CURRENT NEWS", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (15 January 1916), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137098309 

By the death of Mr. Charles Fanning, Australia loses one of the most popular figures in vaudeville. The sad event took place at Capetown, South Africa, on December 6. The deceased, who was a native of Newcastle, was the son of the late Mr. Charles Faning. The latter was a compositor by occupation, and at different times was employed on the "Newcastle Pilot," the "Newcastle Chronicle," and the "Newcastle Morning Herald." Young Faning also saw short service in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" office, but the trade did not appeal to him. His work as a mere boy consisted of damping proof sheets, and one morning hearing a brass band playing in the street, he ran out of the office, never to return. He always had an aptitude for the stage, and after leaving Newcastle he recured his first engagement with the late Mr. Frank Smith, who at that time was managing the Alhambra in Sydney. Faning at once made good, and became famous as a Christy minstrel. No more popular artist ever appeared on the stage in Australia. Both his father and grandfather were capable musician, but Charles Faning was a born comedian, and his caricaturing of famous imported stars was very clever.

"THE LATE CHARLES FANING", Sunday Times (16 January 1916), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121334402 

Charles Faning, who died in South Africa on December 6 last, was the son of the late Mr. Charles Faning, musician, of Newcastle. For thirty years he has been before the theatrical public in Australia, England, and South Africa as a comedian. Stage efforts commenced early - at 16 years of age - when he took a leading part in the entertainments in connection with St. Bridget's Church. His first big professional hit was at the Sydney Alhambra. Here he stayed for years, and also had a company of his own at the Protestant Hall. Mr. Faning visited all parts of Australia, and was for a long time with Harry Rickards' Tivoli Company. In 1900 he went to England, and later made a big name at the Brighton Alhambra as an Australian entertainer. His next great success was achieved in South Africa, where he remained until his death last month.

Bibliography and resources:

Garrett Prestage, "Catherine Sullivan", Convict tales (sourced online c. 2020)

Catherine SULLIVAN, aged 16, was a nurse's girl, who was tried in Middlesex for larceny and transported for seven years. In 1840 she was indicted for stealing a shirt, but she eventually received her ticket of leave in 1842 in Maitland. Not long thereafter she married Edward Fanning, a well-known musician in the Hunter, but by 1860 it appears their marriage was at an end. Catherine appears to have spent her remaining years in and out of prison in Maitland and Newcastle, and she eventually died in Maitland Gaol in 1887.

Helen English, "Music and musicians and their impact on the emerging music making of the Hunter Valley, 1840-1880", in Dorottya Fabian and John Napier (eds), Diversity in Australia's music: themes past, present, and for the future (Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018), 73-100

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=19N1DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA73 (PREVIEW)

FANNING, Bernard (Bernard FANNING; "Barney the blind fiddler")

Musician, violinist, blind fiddler at the Crooked Billet Inn

Died (suicide) Bathurst, NSW, 15 September 1851

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Bernard+Fanning+d1851 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FANNING-Bernard (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"BATHURST . . . INQUEST", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (19 September 1851), 4s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12930496

On Tuesday, the 16th instant, an inquisition was held by Captain Sutherland, at the Crooked Billet Inn, Bathurst, on view of the body of Bernard Fanning, who had been found dead with his throat cut, on the afternoon of the previous day. The evidence of the different witnesses who were examined, showed that the deceased was living, as fiddler, at the Crooked Billet, and that on the last Sunday night he was ill after drink, and had been to Dr. Machattie, who administered some medicine to him. After dinner on Monday, he obtained from the cook some hot water, a razor, and looking-glass; and after having shaved himself he went into the kitchen, which he shortly left, and was about an hour or an hour and a half afterwards found lying on the floor of a little bed-room with his throat cut, he being then quite dead. When found his throat was frightfully gashed, and the floor of the room was deluged with blood. The razor was lying open on the floor alongside of him, and on a wooden bench was the little looking-glass raised up against a brick, both the razor and looking-glass were covered with blood. The deceased was much addicted to drinking, and was deposed to by one witness as being known by the name of Barney, and by another as being commonly called the blind fiddler. Dr. Machattie deposed, that on Sunday night last, about twelve o'clock, the deceased came to his house, and was then suffering from delirium tremens. He seemed to be in great despair, and said he had been drinking very hard for some time past. He prescribed for him, and deceased then went away; he returned next day, and seemed better, and he did not see him again until he was dead. On examining the body he found a deep cut on the left side of the neck, penetrating through the skin, cellular tissue, and muscles; the left carotid artery was also cut, and the larynx was cut through. He had no doubt that death was produced by the above described injuries, as when the carotid artery is cut through it is always fatal, from the hemorrhage that ensues, except the artery is instantly tied. The deceased, he believed, told him his name was Bernard Fanning. The wound had been made by a sharp cutting instrument, such as a razor, and might have been inflicted by his own hand. The jury returned for their verdict, that the deceased cut his throat whilst in a state of insanity, during a fit of delirium tremens, produced by continued intemperance.

FARLEY, Edward (Edward Dyer HUGHES; alias Edward FARLEY)

Musician, bass baritone vocalist

Born London, England, 29 January 1847; baptised St. Mary, Islington, 16 December 1849; son of William Dyer HUGHES (d. NSW, 1889) and Eliza FARLEY (d. NSW, 1869)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 19 January 1856 (per Morayshire, from Southampton, 9 October 1855)
Active (Lyster Opera Company, by March 1870
Married Lillias Ethel FARTHING (d. 1934), NSW, 1886
Died Waverley, NSW, 10 March 1916, aged "69"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Farley+Hughes+1847-1916 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARLEY-Edward (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary Islington in the county of Middlesex in the year 1849; register 1845-53, page 20; London Metropolitan Archives, P83/Mry1/1179

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_197188-00338?pId=3244163 (PAYWALL)

No. 154 / [1849] Dec'r 16 / Born 29 Jan'y 1847 / Edward Dyer Son of / Willia Dyer & Eliza / Hughes / Halton Street / Plasterer . . .

List of immigrants per ship Morayshire arrived Sydney, NSW, 19 January 1856; State Records Authority of NSW, 5316

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1204/images/IMAUS1787_081408-0022?pId=147973 (PAYWALL)

Hughes William / 69 / Bricklayer & Plasterer / [born] Somerset
Eliza / 40 / Wife / [born] Middlesex // William / 18 // Henry / 13 // Clarence / 11 // James / 10 // Edward / 9 // Arthur / 4 // [all born Middlesex]

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (30 March 1870), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5816417 

LYSTER and SMITH'S ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, THEATRE ROYAL . . .
Season of 1870 will Close on Friday, April 8.
The season will commence at the Prince of Wales Opera-house, Sydney, on Easter Monday.
THIS EVENING, Will be repeated, for the second time, Wallace's beautiful opera, MARITANA.
With the following cast: . . .
Don Caesar de Bazan - Mr. ARMES BEAUMONT.
Don Jose - Mr. ALBERT RICHARDSON . . .
Lazarillo - Signora LUCIA CHAMBERS.
Captain of the Guard - Mr. FARLEY . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Armes Beaumont (vocalist); Albert Richardson (vocalist); Lucy Chambers (vocalist); Lyster's Opera Company (troupe); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 March 1916), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15670304

FARLEY. - March 10, 1916, Edward Farley, late of The Lister and Montague Turner Operatic Company, husband of Lillias Farley, of Canberra, Ashton-street, Waverley, age 69 years.

"DEATH OF MR. EDWARD FARLEY", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1916), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15649485

Old operagoers will regret to learn of the death of Edward Farley which occurred at his residence Canberra, Ashton street, Waverley on Friday evening. His last stage appearance was as Monthalbor, the grizzled drum major in William Anderson's production of "La Fille du Tambour Major" at the Theatre Royal in February 1906 after which he was seen at his benefit at the Royal Standard Theatre at the end of 1907. The veteran basso or baritone, for the range of his voice enabled him to sing either class of operatic character effectively, had been ill for some years. The late Edward Farley (whose surname was originally Hughes) was born in Wales [sic] and began in the chorus of the Carl Rosa Company, but his grand opera career in Australia dates from 1870 at the Melbourne Theatre Royal, and the following year he made a hit in opera-bouffe as General Boom in "The Grand Duchess". Under Lyster he created several then famous roles in French opera-bouffe. In 1875 Mr. Farley visited the United States, returned here with Emily Soldene's opera-bouffe combination in 1876; he was much associated with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bracy and he then sang in London for a time with D'Oyley Carte's English Opera Company. Whilst in England, the baritone appeared as Escamillo to the Carmen of Emily Soldene, and then he returned to Australia singing for many years with Lyster's Italian Opera Company and with the Montague-Turner English Opera Company, varied by a long tour of India and the East with Emily Melville's company, and by residence as a teacher in Newcastle (New South Wales) until he settled down in this city. Mr. Farley, who possessed a fine voice, sang frequently in oratorio before his final retirement . . .

Musical editions:

The ship in full sail (1876)

The ship in full sail, a jovial song, sung with unbounded applause by Edward Farley, words and music by Fearnleigh L. Montague (Melbourne: Allan & Co. (Wilkie's), [1876])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/6930894 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166620567 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Fearnleigh Leonard Montague (composer); Allan and Co. (musicsellers, publishers)

FARQUHARSON, Robert (Robert Farquharson SMITH; Robert FARQUHARSON; Mr. FARQUHARSON)

Musician, professor of music, bass vocalist, descriptive vocalist, pianist

Born Hoxton, London, England, 26 May 1820; baptised St. Leonard, Shoreditch, 11 August 1820; son of John Travis SMITH (c. 1777-1840) and Mary SHEPHERD
Married Sophia BUTTERWORTH, St. John's church, Hampstead, England, 4 May 1842
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 27 June 1856 (per James Baines, from Liverpool, England, 6 April)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 30 June 1856 (per London, from Melbourne, 28 June)
Departed (1) Melbourne, VIC, 15 November 1858 (per Emeu, for Point de Galle, and India)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 13 June 1859 (per Fairlight, from Calcutta, 22 April)
Departed (2) Geelong, VIC, 4 November 1865 (per Giant's Causeway, for England)
Died London, England, 12 February 1880, aged "60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Farquharson+d1880 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1828100 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARQUHARSON-Robert (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Smith (vocalist) (younger brother)

Robert Farquharson, c. 1860 (Davies & Co., Melbourne); State Library of Victoria

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/167606534

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/273159 (DIGITSED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Davies (photographer)

Summary:

According of Boase, Robert Farquharson Smith was apprenticed to James Thomas Harris, chorus-master of Drury Lane, perhaps around the same time that his almost exact contemporary, and later colleague, Eliza Poole, who was likewise apprenticed to Harris in 1829. Boase also placed him thereafter among the children who sang at the William IV's coronation on 8 September 1831.

He was living with his elder brother, John Robert Smith, at Dartford, Kent, at the time of the 1841 census, already, at 21, describing himself as a "professor of music". From 1842, he performed in London and the south as Mr. R. F. Smith, and after 1845 increasingly often as Mr. Farquharson Smith.

In 1853 he began appearing in Sim Reeves's opera troupe, along with his later Australian colleague, Julia Harland.

He arrived in Australia in 1856 as bass of the touring English Opera Company formed by Harland and her husband, William Hoskins, with tenor Walter Sherwin, and musical director Linly Norman.

Though much feted by city audiences, latterly as a principal with the Lyster Opera Company, he also toured widely in regional areas, and appeared in country concerts at Wangaratta and Beechworth with Sherwin and Maria Carandini in the month before his final departure from Victoria early in November 1865.

Farquharson appears so often in colonial newspapers that the summary of his career below can usefully be only the merest sketch outline of his Australian activities.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch in the county of Middlesex in the year 1820; register 1820-21, page 151; London Metropolitan Archives, P91/Len/A/01/Ms 7496/23

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/567527:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 1206 [Baptised] 11 [Aug't 1820] / Robert Farquharson / [son of] John & Mary / Smith / Moneyers Street / Feather manufacturer / [born] 26 May 1820

ASSOCIATIONS: John Travis Smith and Mary Shepherd had married at St. James, Piccadilly, on 26 December 1803

English census, 1841, Dartford, Kent; UK National Archives, HO107/482/2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/KENHO107_481_482-0546 (PAYWALL)

John R't Smith / 35 / Lawyer's clerk
Ann Hall [Smith] / 21 . . .
Robert F. Smith / 21 / Profs'r of Music

1842, marriage solemnized by banns in the parish church of St. John, Hampstead in the county of Middlesex; register 1837-51, page 74; London Metropolitan Archives, P81/JN1/076

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_198361-00413 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 148 / May 4th / Robert Farquharson Smith / full age / Bachelor / Music master / Hampstead / [father] John Travis Smith / Deceased
Sophia Butterworth / full age / Spinster / - / Hampstead / [father] Edwin Butterworth / Engraver . . .

[Advertisement], Evening star [London, England] (12 September 1842), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002575/18420912/022/0002 (PAYWALL)

ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY, Adelaide-street, Lowther Arcade, West Strand . . .
A Grand Musical Promenade, Vocal and Instrumental, every Evening . . .
Principal Performers - Vocalists - Mrs. Wilson, Miss Thornton, Miss Taylor, Mr. F. Martin, and Mr. R. F. Smith . . .
Musical Director and Conductor, Mr. T. Julian Adams, who presides at the Grand Piano-forte . . .

See also [Advertisement], The musical world [London, England] (20 October 1842), 339 and weekly thereafter

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=4vgsAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA339 (DIGITISED)

"ADELAIDE GALLERY", Sun [London, England] (14 September 1842), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18420914/026/0003 (PAYWALL)

In addition to the other attractions of this delightful lounge, there is a grand Promenade Concert every evening, supported by some of the best performers of the day, vocal and instrumental. Among the solo performers we have Mr. Laurent on the cornopean, Mr. Saynor on the flute, young Blagrove on the concertina, Mr. G. Tyler, on the clarionet, and Mr. Catchpole on the horn; whilst among the vocalists we find Mrs. Wilson, Miss Thornton, Miss Tyler, Mr. Martin, and Mr. R. F. Smith. The first of these concerts commenced on Monday evening, under the able superintendence of Mr. T. Julian Adams, who presided at the grand pianoforte. The performances consisted of a selection of favourite overtures, quadrilles, and waltzes, with solo parts for the different instrumentalists, and of quartettes, trios, duets, and solos for the vocalists. Emanuel's beautiful duet, "The Syren and the Friar," was beautifully given by Miss Thornton and Mr. R. F. Smith. Mr. Smith possesses a magnificent bass voice, and has paid great attention to its cultivation; he is a singer of great promise. The gem of the evening, however, was the selection from Robert le Diable, which was admirably performed . . .

"LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION, LEICESTER SQUARE", The era [London, England] (4 June 1843), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18430604/010/0006 (PAYWALL)

The concert of Mr. Genge, on Monday evening, attracted a very full attendance. Many glees and chorusses were performed on this occasion with a precision of execution which elicited repeated plaudits from the auditors. Mr. R. F. Smith ably presided at the pianoforte, and also contributed his quota to the entertainment by several vocal efforts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Genge (vocalist, d. 1863; he and Farquharson remained close professional associates until the latter left for Australia in 1856)

[Advertisement], Satirist; or, The censor of the times [London, England] (4 February 1844), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002415/18440204/033/0001 (PAYWALL)

CITY CONCERT-ROOM, DR. JOHSON TAVERN, Bolt-court, and Three King's-court, Fleet-street. -
The public is most respectfully informed that selections from operas continue to be performed nightly.
In addition to that from Norma, a selection of airs from the Beggar's Opera has been added, arranged by H. Giffin, which will shortly be succeeded by others.
Supported by (musical director and basso) Mr. R. F. Smith; counter-tenors, Messrs. Rennie and H. Giffin;
tenors, Messrs. Adams and Bland; comic vocalists, Messrs. Penniket and Adams. - No charge for admittance.

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle (20 April 1845), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000355/18450420/003/0001 (PAYWALL)

CROSBY HALL, Bishopsgate-street.
Mr. GEORGE GENGE respectfully announces that his ANNUAL CONCERT, will take place in the above Hall,
on WEDNESDAY evening, April 23, 1845 . . . Principal vocalists: Miss A. Williams, Miss M. Williams,
Mrs. C. Horn, Miss Thornton, Miss O'Brien, Miss Emily Badger, Mr. N. J. Sporle, Mr. F. N. Crouch,
Mr. Henry Smith (from America), Mr. Ransford, Mr. Shoubridge, Mr. Rennie,
Mr. R. F. Smith, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. G. Genge, and Mr. John Parry.
Concertina: Mr. G. Case. Grand Pianoforte: Miss Julia Warman. In the course of the evening will performed for the first time, Donizetti's Opera, "L'Elesir d'Amore," arranged for four voices, by Mr. R. F. Smith.
Conductor: Mr. R. Farquharson Smith . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Smith (vocalist; younger brother); Nathan James Sporle (vocalist, composer); Frederick Nicholls Crouch (vocalist, composer); George Case (concertina); John Parry (vocalist)

"LITERARY INSTITUTION", West Kent Guardian (26 April 1845), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000306/18450426/011/0005 (PAYWALL)

The vocal entertainment followed by Cox's dissolving views, on Tuesday evening [22 April], was a firstrate and splendid affair. The Ship on Fire, and the Maniac, sung by Mr. R. F. Smith, quite in the style of Russell, that celebrated vocalist, each accompanied by an appropriate illustration in lime-light, was a novel idea, and admirably performed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Russell (vocalist)

"MESSRS. BRUTON AND MARTIN'S CONCERT", Morning Advertiser [London] (28 March 1848), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18480328/021/0003 (PAYWALL)

Last night a concert, for the benefit of these gentlemen, took place at the National Hall, Holborn . . . The vocalists included . . . the American Barlow, as usual, received with great applause for his [REDACTED] melodies and skilful banjo playing. Mr. Farquharson Smith presided at the pianoforte, and, notwithstanding the wetness of the evening, there was large audience present . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow (vocalist)

"MISS FANNY WHEADON'S CONCERT, CROSBY HALL", The era [London] (25 February 1849), 11

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18490225/030/0011 (PAYWALL)

. . . Mr. Genge's "Sally in our Alley," created a storm of applause; and upon its being required for repetition, "Free as the air" was substituted; the extemporaneous accompaniments to this song, by Mr. Farquharson Smith, were really clever and musician-like - the singer and the player acted in admirable concert, and in neither case was the modesty of nature overstepped. Mr. F. Smith, both from his singing and conducting, is a very useful and valuable man in any department of the concert room. "Philip the Falconer" (Mr. Genge), was redemanded; likewise "The Lugger" (Mr. Smith) . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, St, George, Camberwell, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1582

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/SRYHO107_1581_1582-0695 (PAYWALL)

47 Peckham Grove / Robert F. Smith / Head / 30 / Professor of Music / [born] Middlesex London
Sophia [Smith] / Wife / 32 / [born Middlesex London]
Edwin [Smith] / Son / 3 / [born] Middlesex London
William / Son / 1 / [born] Middlesex London
Ann Macfarlane / Serv. / 19 . . .

"WINCHESTER", The era (9 October 1853), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18531009/024/0010 (PAYWALL)

Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, Mr. Farquharson Smith, Mr. G. Case, and M. Emile Prudent, the eminent pianist, who have lately commenced a tour in the west, gave a grand concert here on Wednesday last, at St. John's Room, which was attended by one of the most crowded and fashionable audiences this season. Our English tenor was in admirable voice, and most fully sustained his well-earned name. Prudent (who made his first appearance here) delighted us by the elegance and beauty of his style. Mrs. Reeves was encored in the Scotch song of "There's nae luck aboot the house," and a similar compliment was paid to Mr. Farquharson Smith for his interpretation of John Parry's "Blue Beard" . . . Mr. J. Smith presided at the pianoforte.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sims and Charlotte Reeves (vocalists); Emile Prudent (pianist)

[News], The globe [London] (7 November 1853), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001652/18531107/022/0002 (PAYWALL)

An English opera company, comprising Messrs. Reeves, Weiss, Farquharson Smith, Horncastle, Manvers, and Mrs. Sims Reeves and Miss Julia Harland, commence the season at Birmingham this evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Harland (vocalist)

"GLOBE LODGE (No. 23)", The era (16 July 1854), 13

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18540716/039/0013 (PAYWALL)

The summer festival of the members of this Lodge was celebrated at the Star and Garter, Richmond, on Wednesday . . . The musical arrangements were conducted by Br. Perren, assisted by Brs. Genge and Farquharson (better known as Farquharson Smith). A selection from William Tell was rendered by Brs. Farquharson and Perren, with a fervour and beauty we have rarely heard equalled - never excelled . . .

"LYCEUM THEATRE", The musical world (19 August 1854), 555

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=9JkPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA555 (DIGITISED)

Taking advantage of the recess, Mr. Allcroft engaged Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves for a series of three farewell performances in English opera previous to their departure for the provinces. These commenced on Wednesday with Balfe's Bohemian Girl, which not having been heard in London for a long time was almost as good as a novelty . . . Besides Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Manvers, the cast included Miss Julia Harland as the Gipsy Queen, and Mr. Farquharson as Devilshoof . . .

"HAYMARKET", The athenaeum (9 June 1855), 680

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=wGtPAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA680 (DIGITISED)

After a series of successful performances of those translated French and Italian operas, in which Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves have gained well-deserved popularity, Mr. Buckstone produced on Saturday last a new opera, entitled "The Gnome of Hartzberg," - the words of which are by Mr. Fitzball, the music by Mr. Henry Smart . . . High praise is due to Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, Mr. Weiss, Miss H. Gordon, Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Manvers, and Mr. Farquharson for the good will and nerve brought by them to bear on the performance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Smart (composer)

"Covent-Garden", The era (24 February 1856), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18560224/029/0010 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Anderson is now courting success in a new direction . . . He has obtained an extension of tenancy from the lessee of the Royal Italian Opera, and plunges, as we have intimated, into the realms of music. The provision that he has made for the embodiment of the operas which he contemplates producing consists of Madame Lucy Escott, Mr. Henry Haigh, Mr. Durand, and Mr. Farquharson . . . Mr. Farquharson, now that Stretton has vanished from the stage, has appropriated the part of Devilshoof solely to himself; and he, too, like his predecessor, has so far obtained the ear and the eye of the public, that he can indulge in any extemporaneous escapade without awakening resentment. He, however, possesses much natural humour, and the laughter he generates is by no means without comic warrant. The choral force is tolerable, and as all chorus singers are familiar with the music of Balfe's pleasant opera, there was not much to complain of on this score. The orchestra, we presume, has been enlarged for the more important labours that now devolve upon it. Mr. Edward Loder conducts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Escott (vocalist); Edward Loder (conductor, composer)

"THEATRICAL ARTISTES FOR AUSTRALIA", Sun [London, England] (7 April 1856), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18560407/072/0003 (PAYWALL)

Mr. J. H. Wilton has engaged a corps of theatrical artistes, who will take their departure for Australia in the ship James Baines, which was expected to sail from Liverpool for Melbourne on Sunday morning. They have been engaged for the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, and will be accompanied by Mr. Black, the lessee and builder of that establishment, and by Mr. W. N. Lyons, Mr. Wilton's locum tenens. The artistes already engaged by Mr. Wilton are Miss Fitzpatrick, Miss Julia Harland, Mr. Hoskins, Mr. Farquharson, Mr. Sherwin, and Mr. Linley Norman, Mddle. d'Antoine, and Mons. Martin. Mr. Wilton is also in treaty for an Australian trip, with Mr. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallack, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dillon, and Miss Cushman, Mr. Charles Matthews having for the present declined Mr. Wilton's offer, on the score of the ill-health of his wife (Madame Vestris.)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hall Wilton (agent, manager); John Melton Black (proprietor, manager); William Hoskins (actor, vocalist, Harland's husband); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Linly Norman (pianist, musical director); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

Australia (1) (27 June 1856 to 16 November 1858):

Names and descriptions of passengers per James Baines, from Liverpool, 5 April 1856, for Melbourne, 27 June 1856; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFF8885-F96C-11E9-AE98-4994E0429BCA?image=136 (DIGITISED)

Chief Cabin Passengers . . . Mr. Norman // Mr. Sherwin // Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins [sic] //
Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . MISCELLANEOUS . . . THE JAMES BAINES", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (27 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154862976 

By telegraphic dispatch we were informed that the James Baines was still at anchor, and in great danger, in Capell's Sound, at five, p.m., on Thursday [yesterday], and no hopes were entertained of her being got up to the Bay that evening. Passengers per James Baines . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins [sic] . . . Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson . . . Sherwin, Norman . . .

"THEATRICAL", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (27 June 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7132148 

By the James Baines the following members of the musical and theatrical professions have arrived: - Miss Julia Harland, soprano; Mr. Walter Sherwin, tenor; and Mr. Robert Farquharson, bass. Mr. Linley Inman [sic, Linly Norman] has accompanied these artistes as musical director and conductor, and they bring with them a repertory of thirty operas, with dresses and personal appointments complete. Mr. Hoskins, a light comedian of ability, formerly attached to the Sadler's Wells Theatre, also forms part of the troupe, and will proceed forthwith to Sydney, where they are under engagement for the present.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED" and "THE R.M.S. JAMES BAINES", The Age (28 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154866486 

June 27 - James Baines, R.M, ship, 2315 tons, C. McDonald, from Liverpool 6th April . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins . . . Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson . . . Messrs. . . . Sherwin, Norman . . .

"THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL", The Age (28 June 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154866485 

The James Baines, among other valuable freights has brought . . . Miss Julia Harland, soprano; Mr. Walter Sherwin, tenor; and Mr. Robert Farquharson; bass. A private letter from London informs us, in reference to this latter gentleman, that "Melbourne will find him an acquisition, and that he stands well in his profession" - we do not doubt that they all do . . .

"ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (12 July 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12984711 

The opera season commenced on the evening of Tuesday last, with Bellini's never-tiring "La Sonnambula." The occasion introduced to the Sydney public the new company who arrived in this colony, per the James Baines. The opera was supported in a manner worthy the patronage of "the lovers of the divine art." The performance being indebted for its success to a combination of talent, rather than to individual display. The musical firmament resembled a galaxy of lesser luminaries, unattended with any "bright particular star." The result of this union caused an evenness and compactness that perhaps has not been so complete and finished on any former representation. The prima donna, Miss Julia Harland, is a lady possessing considerable musical qualifications, and the impression she made as Amina was attended with success, both decided and enthusiastic. She was well supported by Mr. Walter Sherwin, as Elvino; his voice is a rich tenor, of good compass, flexibility, and sweetness. Although in those scenes where he doubts the fidelity of Amina, she sang with expression and feeling, and gave evidence of much study and careful training, he nevertheless lacked somewhat the skill of the dramatic artiste, and would tender the role more effectively by using a greater amount of earnestness and energy in his impersonation. Mr. Farquharson, as the "Count Rodolpho," enlisted the audience entirely in his favour. His voice is a fine basso, and his style artistic and descriptive . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL. OUR LYCEUYM. ENGLISH OPERA", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 September 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7135802 

The Queen's Theatre, re-baptized under the title of "Our Lyceum," opens this evening with an English operatic troupe, under the management of Mr. John Black. The opera selected for the occasion is the "Bride of Lammermoor," and it will be the first time Donizetti's celebrated work has been presented in an English dress to a Victorian audience. Having had the advantage of witnessing a rehearsal we are enabled to give as an opinion that success will be found to be merited by the new arrivals, and we therefore look to see it achieved. Miss Julia Harland, the prima donna, is a daughter of Mr. Henry Wallack, well known to the British and American boards. From the slight opportunity we have had of judging of her professional qualities we are inclined to augur for her a flattering success. We have also a good opinion of the qualifications possessed by Mr. W. Sherwin, the tenor, and hope to see him ere many nights have elapsed a favorite with our Melbourne play-goers. Mr. Farquarson is decidedly an immense acquisition to our corps d'opera, and although Ashton is not a telling part for him, we anticipate a grand treat for the patrons of Our Lyceum this evening from the thoroughly established reputation which this excellent singer has acquired in the mother country, and which has been fully endorsed by our Sydney neighbors. Mr. Gregg and Mrs. Fiddes will, we believe, also appear. The orchestra and chorus have been judiciously selected. The former is under the direction of Mr. Linley Norman, with Strebinger for leader, and numbers several of our most popular instrumental performers, including Messrs. King (first violin), Johnson (clarionet), Hartigan (ophecleide), and in addition a Mr. Siche [recte, Siede], a flautist of high reputation in England and Germany, and who has only very recently arrived in the colony. Mr. Hosking, an admirable light comedian, who will be well remembered by the ci-divant patrons of Messrs. Phelps and Greenwood, also makes his debut this evening as Colonel Jack Delaware, a Yankee "patter" part, in the farce of "A Fast Train."

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gregg (vocalist); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist); Frederick Strebinger (violin, leader); Edward King (violin); Henry Johnson (clarinet); Joseph Hartigan (ophicleide); Julius Siede (flute); Lyceum Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (17 October 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60266899

LAST APPEARANCE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. -
It having been reported that Mr. Farquharson will most likely have two or three more "last appearances" in Sydney in the course of the ensuing week, Mr. F. begs to inform his friends that there is no foundation for the same.
Mr. Farquharson is aware that a practice has obtained of announcing "a last appearance" then "positively last appearance" then "A farewell" "A last farewell" "A last final farewell" "A positively last final farewell" and, perhaps, to conclude with, by special desire of a number of friends, a "Most positively last final farewell."
Mr. F. objects to this fashion, and therefore simply announces his farewell performance for SATURDAY, the 17th instant

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (16 November 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154873529 

The fifth subscription concert of the Philharmonic Society for the current year, was held yesterday evening at the Exhibition Building before a large and distinguished audience. The programme consisted of Handel's "Acis and Galatea," and a selection of vocal and instrumental music. One of the attractions of the evening consisted in the last appearance of Mr. Farquharson, who had, on the eve of his departure for India, volunteered his valuable services to the society. He sustained the part of Polyphemus in "Acis and Galatea," and sang Benidict's "Rage, thou Angry Storm," and "Fayre Rosamond." As an encore to the former, he gave "The Tight little Island." Mr. Farquharson met with a most flattering reception, and during the interval between the first and second parts, received from Judge Barry, the president of the society, in the name of the committee and members, a large and elaborately ornamented silver goblet, in testimony of their appreciation of his merits as an artist, and as an acknowledgment for his valuable services that evening and on former occasions . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT. NOVEMBER 15", The Argus (16 November 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7304618 

Emeu, Royal Mail Steamship, 907 tons, Thomas Small, for Suez. Passengers . . . For Malta - Mr. and Mrs. Bourcicault, Mrs. Neill . . . For Point de Galle - Mr. Farquharson and servant . . .

India (early 1859):

"INDIA . . . (FROM THE CALCUTTA CORRESPONDENT OF THE ARGUS)", Wellington Independent [NZ] (15 April 1859), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WI18590415.2.13 

The popular vocalist in the colonies, Farquharson, has arrived here and gave his first concert on Monday evening to a numerous and brilliant audience. As you may expect, he achieved an immense success, and I sincerely hope that he may shake the far famed pagoda tree to his utmost satisfaction. He tells me that he intends to return to Australia, having, like all who know it, an affection for the genuine land of the free, "the kangaroos, oppossums, and red gum trees."

"MR. FARQUHARSON, THE VOCALIST", South Australian Register (22 April 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49898742 

Letters from Mr. Farquharson have been received in Launceston. He gave his entertainment at Galle and Kandy with great success, and on the first night of his appearance at Calcutta the receipts amounted to over £500. His Indian tour promised to be very successful. He expects to return to Melbourne and Launceston in June or July . . .

Australia (2) (12 June 1859 to 4 November 1865):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. HOBSON'S BAY . . . ARRIVED . . . JUNE 13", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 June 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682727 

Fairlight, ship, 588 tons, R. Kemball, from Calcutta 22nd April. Passengers - cabin : Messrs. Farquharson and Kitts.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Kitts (vocalist)

"THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (28 June 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154828567 

. . . Mr. Farquharson was received most cordially, on this his first appearance since his return from India. He sang Emanuel's descriptive scene, "The Desert," very finely, and "Mrs. Watkins's Evening Party," and Dibdin's "Tight Little Island." Mr. Farquharson, we foresee, is about to enter upon a new lease of popularity.

"THE THEATRES", The Argus (28 June 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5683497 

. . . At the termination of the drama, Mr. Farquharson appeared, for the first time since his return from India, and executed some of his favorite pieces in his happiest style. His reception by one of the most crowded houses which has assembled for some time was enthusiastic, and afforded sufficient proof of the high place he deservedly holds in the estimation of the Melbourne public. He gave the descriptive scena, "Alone in the Desert," the never-tiring "Kit, the Cobbler," a laughter provoking buffo scene entitled "Mrs. Watkins's Party," the always acceptable "Tight Little Island, and some others by way of encores. Inter alia, Mr. Winterbottom gave some clever performances upon that curious instrument of his, the bassoon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (musician)

"THE OPERA", The Argus (17 November 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6481221 

The opera of The Huguenots so long expected and so much talked about was produced on Saturday night for the first time before an Australian audience. The house was crowded to excess; from pit to gallery one mass of faces . . . Of Mr. Farquharson, as the sturdy old Puritan, it would be difficult to say too much in praise. Suited as though the part had been written for him, both his acting and singing were faultless . . . Advertised as it is to run twelve nights, we sincerely hope that a succession of crowded houses will demonstrate that we are sufficiently advanced in the love of the fine arts in Victoria to render it remunerative to those who undertake to supply us with specimens of the highest order, and of the highest order Saturday night's performance most assuredly was.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyster Opera Company (troupe)

[News], The Argus (6 November 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5769258 

Mr. Farquharson, the popular vocalist, has sailed for England, per the ship Giant's Causeway. On Friday morning, previous to his sailing by the Resolute tug, which left Sandridge to tow the ship from Corio Bay, he was wished a cordial "good-bye" by a number of his professional and personal friend, who assembled for the purpose, at the Port Phillip Club Hotel. Mr. Farquharson has spent eight years in the Australian colonies, and wherever he sojourned he secured a high place in public favour.

After Australia:

"THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL MEMS.", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 December 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13177026

. . . Mr. Farquharson has found his way to Scotland. In the beginning of October he was "starring" at the Glasgow City Concert hall . . .

"MR. FARQUHARSON'S 'REMINISCENCES OF THE ANTIPODES'", Islington Gazette [London, England] (8 April 1870), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000438/18700408/017/0003 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Farquharson, the vocalist, essayed a new entertainment on Tuesday evening, at Myddelton Hall, founded on his "Reminiscences of the Antipodes." A more pleasant and enjoyable evening's amusement than this clever basso afforded his audience can hardly be had in town just now, and it will be strange if he does not find many repetitions demanded, if the applause which greeted his efforts can be taken as a criterion. Mr. Farquharson's reminiscences have nothing striking about them: they are merely pleasant gossiping anecdotes of his experiences as a member of the first opera troupe who sang complete operas in Australia, at a time when the colony was very young, but they serve for the introduction of a number of the singer's favourite songs, not omitting that jubilant piece of British bumptiousness, "The Tight Little Island," with which Mr. Farquharson's name of late years has become indissolubly connected. Some of the songs, such as "The Ship on Fire," "The Desert," and a comic refrain, descriptive of a "Modern Swell," who went to the diggings, were very pertinent to the lecture, but Mr. Farquharson was "requested" by some friend with a taste for irrelevance, to sing some songs which bore in no sense whatever relationship to the reminiscences, and he rather disturbed the unities by singing John Parry's "Blue Beard," "Kit the Cobler," and the "Fat Little Grey Man," but the innovation really proved so acceptable from the admirable style in which the songs were rendered, that the audience fully sanctioned it by unbounded applause. The "Blue Beard" was a capital piece of buffo singing, and caused roars of laughter. But the gem of the evening was an original stump speech, in imitation of a colonial settler whom teh lecturer heard nominating a candidate for the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Farquharson's wonderful change of countenance, his peculiar imitation of colonial accent, and the humour with which he delivered a peculiar compound of amusing nonsense, stamped him as a comedian of no small ability. He seemed indefatigable in his musical efforts, both as singer and pianist, and when he made a retiring bow, he earned a well-merited tribute from his delighted audience. Mr. Farquharson announced his intention to submit fresh reminiscences to his friends shortly.

"THE ORATORIO OF RUTH", Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser [Kent, England] (24 October 1870), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001429/18701024/108/0005 (PAYWALL)

The oratorio of "Ruth" was given for the second time in Maidstone Thursday evening . . . We have on a previous occasion spoken most favourably of Mr. Tolhurst's composition, and a repetition of its performance only confirms the opinion we then expressed. The only fault we have to find was in the execution of it. The band on Thursday evening was much too strong for the chorus, completely destroying some of the most beautiful passages in the work. With regard the solos, trios, and quartettes, they were admirably executed . . . Mr. Farquharson and Mr. Woollett were the male artistes. The air "It is the Moabitish Damsel," Mr. Farquharson rendered with great brilliancy. A trio - Miss Cole, Mr. Woollett, and Mr. Farquharson, "At meal time come," and a quartett "Blessed be he of the Lord" - Miss Cole, Madame Sauerbrey, Mr. Woollett, and Mr. Farquharson - were splendidly executed, and the whole performance gave much satisfaction to the audience, which was not a full one, owing to the extreme inclemency of the evening. Mr. Tolhurst conducted. The band of the 7th Dragoon Guards partially furnished the orchestra, and we ought to say that the overture was very finely executed.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Tolhurst (composer, conductor)

"DEATH OF A VOCALIST", Edinburgh Evening News [Scotland] (27 February 1880), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000452/18800227/010/0002 (PAYWALL)

The decease is announced of Mr. Farquharson, once a well-known baritone vocalist, at the age of 60. His real name was Robert Farquharson Smith. In 1855, Farquharson went to Australia and New Zealand with William Hoskins, a popular tragedian under the Phelps and Greenwood management, and the success accompanying his concerts in the colonies enabled him to secure a provision for his after years of leisure in this country.

[News], Surrey Mirror [Reigate, Surrey, England] (28 February 1880), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000333/18800228/091/0010 (PAYWALL)

On Saturday last Mr. Robert Farquharson Smith (latterly known as Mr. Farquharson) expired, after a painful illness. He was one of the few artists remaining among us, identified with what used to be called "The palmy days English opera," he having been associated with Miss Birch, Miss Romer, Miss Poole, Templeton, Henry Phillips, and others.

"OBITUARY", The musical times and singing class circular [London, England] (March 1880), 143

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=TOYEAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA143 (DIGITISED)

On the 12th ult., at the residence of his son, No. 2, Wilberforce Road, Finsbury Park, ROBERT FARQUHARSON (ROBERT FARQUHARSON SMITH), vocalist, in his 60th year.

"FARQUHARSON", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 April 1880), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5951359

Twenty five years ago there came to this colony from England a small dramatic and musical company, one member of which was Robert Farquharson who had been known in England as Robert Farquharson Smith. For a while the little company kept together appearing first at the old Queens theatre in Queen street but afterwards they separated and went their several ways and Farquharson at once became the most popular vocalist in the colonies. He had one of the finest baritone voices ever heard - clear rich deep, resonant and flexible - but he had also a manner which for brightness, geniality, cheeriness could not be excelled. Accordingly in that sort of entertainment which poor John Parry may be said to have invented he was delightful. He could keep an audience in good humour for two hours without any flagging, and send them away wishing for more. At that time we had no room in Melbourne for concert and other like purposes larger than the upper room of the then Mechanics Institute, and among the many pleasant associations belonging to this place is the recollection of Farquharson's entertainments. He was an excellent pianist, and nothing could be pleasanter than listening to his comic ballad romances or those serious descriptive songs with which the name of Henry Russell is associated. But in ordinary concert work, Farquharson was equally at home, and equally popular, and in oratorio, too, when the Philharmonic Society was the chief musical body in this city, his name in the programme was always a powerful attraction.

When opera in its more complete form was presented on the Melbourne stage, Farquharson's name, after a while, was included in the company, and if he had been known only in connexion with the earlier lyric performances in this city, he would deserve to be held in high regard. His Marcel in "The Huguenots" is a memory of the most enduring kind to all who remember what was substantially the beginning of our opera experience here, for it was not only a grand example of vocalisation, but it surprised even his warmest admirers by its rare and true dramatic force. No Marcel has ever in this city approached it, either for vocal or histrionic excellence. This, however, is only one of many evidences he gave of the high degree of ability he possessed for lyrico-dramatic interpretation, and there can be no question that if he had devoted himself exclusively to this branch of his art, he could have defied competition, for in comic opera, as well as opera seria, he was equally excellent, indeed, in the quality of rich humour he was unsurpassable.

Thus of his public life. But the feelings which have been awakened in many minds by the mention of his death (which, as already announced, took place in February last) have reference more to his private than his public relations. Farquharson was one of the largest-hearted, happiest-dispositioned men it was the good fortune of any one to know. No member of the theatrical or musical profession in Melbourne ever had a larger number of private friends, and he had only one enemy - himself. Like many other brilliant men, he had a single weakness, but it was in company with such a host of good qualities that you at once forgave him. He seemed to diffuse brightness where ever he went, his handsome, merry face involuntarily brought smiles upon the faces of those about him.

He left these colonies a good many years ago, and probably it would have been better for him if he had stayed in Melbourne instead of going back to London. For some time but little has been heard of him, and to many here now the announcement of his death revives no memories. But to those who knew him at his best, and especially to those who knew him in that large circle of private friends by whom he was beloved, the news of his decease comes as a sorrowful record, for he was one of those sunny influences which help to make life less dreary and weary, and he will always be thought of therefore with a warmth of affection far beyond the mere liking which the average public favourite evokes.

"STAGE GOSSIP", The bulletin [Sydney, NSW] (24 April 1880), 6

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/233027316 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-186292019 (DIGITISED)

Robert Farquharson - or, simply, Farquharson, as he was best known amongst us - the most eminent bass singer in concert or opera that has ever visited Australia, died in London on the 14th of February, aged sixty years. He was one of two brothers, Robert Farquharson Smith and Henry Smith, who gave entertainments in England forty years ago in the style of Henry Russell, and for singing the songs of the latter Henry Smith was involved in a law suit with Russell. His Marcel in the "Huguenots," and Giorgio in "I Puritani," has seldom been equalled, and he was one of the main supports of the Lyster Opera Company. He was a genial companion, kind hearted to a fault, and the least egotistical of artists. Had he lived he was to have revisited us this year, and many of his old friends in every part of Australia will regret to hear of his decease. May he rest in peace!

"Victoria", The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (28 April 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article902269 

The mail brought us news of the death of Robert Farquharson Smith, better known as Farquharson, the baritone singer, who has never had his equal here as Marcel, in the "Huguenots." He was a genial, bright spirit, a good vocalist, and no man's enemy save his own.

"DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL NOTES", Otago Witness [Dunedin, NZ] (1 May 1880), 19

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18800501.2.77.8 

. . . The mention of "The Huguenots" reminds me of the fact that the Home papers by the mail record the death on February 14th, at the age of 60, in London, of Robert Farquharson Smith - better known by his stage name of Robert Farquharson - the best representative of Marcel seen on the operatic stage of the Colonies. Old Victorians who have heard him often will share the sentiments of a well-known musical correspondent of the Argus, who supplies that journal with an obituary notice: . . . [as above]

"THE LATE MR. FARQUHARSON", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (24 April 1880), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208221961 

"A fellow of infinite jest!" - SHAKESPEARE.
"Another link, one of the very last.
That joins the present generation with the past,"
Has gone over to the great majority in the person of the much-beloved "Farquy," as his intimate friends were wont to call him. Mr. Farquharson came out from England in the summer of 1856, in company with Messrs. Linley Norman (pianist and conductor), Walter Sherwin (tenor), William Hoskins (comedian) and Juila Harland (Mrs. Wm. Hoskins). Having added to their company an opera season was inaugurated at the Queen's Theatre, then re-christened "Our Lyceum." The opera chosen, in which Mr. Farquharson made his Australian debut, was an English version of "Lucia di Lammermoor," in which Miss Harland appeared as Lucia, Mr. Sherwin Edgardo, Mr. Farquharson as Raimondo and Mr. Linley Norman (conductor). Mr. Hoskins made his Australian debut the same evening (September 1st, 1856,) as Colonel Jack Delaware in "A Fast Train." Some few years after the Lyster English Opera Company having arrived from San Francisco, Mr. Farquharson accepted terms and joined them. A glorious time for lovers of opera ensued. Grand opera was produced on a complete scale indeed, and the magnificent cast of parts contained for the initial production in Australia of "Les Huguenots" will live for ever in the far back remembrance of many in this colony. Our note book tells: "Les Huguenots," first production in Australia, Theatre Royal, Melbourne, November 15th, 1862. Mr. Farquharson was, of course, the Marcel, and a massively grand performance it was . . .
- W. H. W.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Waters (journalist, memoirist)

Musical sources:

Manuscript of the music for the part of Marcel, in Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots; University of Melbourne, Library

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/191700605 

In contemporary cloth binding with stiff covers and a gilt-embossed red morocco label, this part was evidently prepared for and/or by Robert Farquharson, in the role of Marcel in its first season by the Lyster Opera Company from 15 November 1862

Bibliography and resources:

Frederic Boase, Modern English biography . . . volume 1, A-H (Truro: Netherton and Worth, 1892), column 1023

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/55059/55059-0.txt 

FARQUHARSON, ROBERT, stage name of Robert Farquharson Smith. b. 1820; articled to Harris of Drury Lane, chorus master; sang at coronation of William IV, 1838; sang in opera at Drury Lane and Surrey theatres, also at concerts; member of the Sims Reeves opera troupe; went to Australia 1856, sang there in opera and concerts; sang at the Opera Comique, London. d. 2 Wilberforce road, Finsbury park, London 12 Feb. 1880.

Kurt Ganzl, Victorian vocalists (London: Routledge, 2018), 224-29

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=gmZQDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA224 (PREVIEW)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Rcw3DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT539 (PREVIEW)

FARRANCE, Mary Hannah (Mary Hannah CRIPPS; Mrs. George FARRANCE)

Musician, teacher of music and singing

Born Brighton, Sussex, England, 1832; baptised Brighton, 6 June 1832; daughter of Robert CRIPPS (d. 1847) and Ann PICKARD
Married George FARRANCE (1826-1914), Holy Trinity, Camden, London, England, 16 September 1850
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 2 August 1853 (per Sir Henry Hardinge, from London, 10 March, via Melbourne)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 16 February 1867 (per Superb, for London)
Died Kensington, London, England, 12 May 1907

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Hannah+Cripps+Farrance+1832-1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARRANCE-Mary-Hannah (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Brighton, Sussex, 1832; England & Wales, christening index

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2615769:1351 (PAYWALL)

6 June 1832 / Mary Hannah daughter of / Robert and Ann / Cripps

1850, marriage solemnized at Holy Trinity Church in the parish of St. Andrew Holborn in the county of Middlesex; register 1846-55, page 220; London Metropolitan Archives, P82/TRI2/006

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/6639455:1623 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 440 / Sept. 16th / George Farrance / Full [age] / Bachelor / Law Publisher / [residence] Heatherstone Buildings / [father] Thomas Farrance / Confectioner
Mary Hannah Cripps / Full / Spinster / - / Brighton, Sussex / [father] Robert Cripps / Confectioner . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, The Palace, Brighton, Sussex; UK National Archives, HO107/1646/660/23

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3261589:8860 (PAYWALL)

New Road No. 29 / Ann Cripps / Head / Widow / Baker / [born] Sussex Cuckfield . . .
Mary Hannah Farrances / Dau. / Mar. / 18 / - / [born] Sussex Brighton
George Farrance / Son in Law / Mar. / 25 / Law Publisher / [born] Middlesex London . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Sir Henry Hardinge, from London, 10 March 1853, for Melbourne and Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3403A91B-F96C-11E9-AE98-1F36C9268AB1?image=179 (DIGITISED)

. . . Farrance George / 27 / Gent'n / [bound for] Sydney // [Farrance] Mary Hannah / 20 / Wife / [bound for] Sydney . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (29 April 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958273 

MRS. G. FARRANCE, Teacher of Music, Singing, French, Writing, and Drawing, No. 8, Harrington-street, Church-hill.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 May 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958791

MRS. FARRANCE, teacher of Music and Singing. No. 8, Harrington-street.

"CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 August 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12973279 

August 22. - City of Sydney (s.), 700 tons, B. T. Moodie, for Melbourne. Passengers . . . Mrs. George Farrance . . .

"BIRTHS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (19 July 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155042304 

FARRANCE. - On the 16th inst., at Emerald-hill, Mrs. George Farrance, of a daughter.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. . . CLEARED OUT, FEB. 16", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 February 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5786280 

Superb, ship, Blackwall Line, 1,451 tons, Edward Jones, for London. Passengers - cabin . . . Mr. and Mrs. George Farrance and child . . .

England census, 1871, Kensington, London; UK National Archives, RG10/39/81/33

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/7619/images/LNDRG10_36_39-0568?pId=11714242 (PAYWALL)

46 Norland Square / George Farrance / Head / Mar. / 45 / Income from property . . .
Mary H. / Wife / Mar. / 38 / - // Elizabeth / Daur. / 5 / - / [born] Australia Melbourne . . .

National probate calendar, 1907;

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/877120:1904 (PAYWALL)

FARRANCE Mary Hannah of 30 Arundel-gardens Kensington-park Middlesex (wife of George Farrance) died 12 May 1907 Probate London 1 June to the said George Farrance gentlemen Effects £7272 5s. 4d.

FARRANT, William (William FARRANT; W. FARRANT; Mr. FARRANT)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, alto and tenor vocalist, choir leader, conductor, choirmaster, drawing master, baker

Born England, c. 1832; son of William FARRANT and Honor TULLY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 7 March 1855 (per Caldera, from London, 9 December)
Died Moonee Ponds, VIC, 5 December 1911, aged "79"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Farrant+c1832-1911 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARRANT-William (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Caldera, from London, 2 December 1854, for Melbourne, 7 March 1855; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF80E70-F96C-11E9-AE98-C724C30A4245?image=405 (DIGITISED)

. . . Farrant William / 21 / Baker . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: His parents arrived the following year, see Names and descriptions of passengers per Startled Fawn, from London, 31 July 1856, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B010F26-F96C-11E9-AE98-2719F500BDE6?image=187 (DIGITISED)

. . . Farrant W'm / 47 / Shoemaker / English // Farrant Hannah [sic] / 47 . . .

They had setted in Bendigo, VIC, by 1859; see "'MUNICIPAL POLICE COURT . . . CHINESE PILFERING", Bendigo Advertiser (4 August 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87991105 

"BENDIGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (10 October 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87992726 

The members of this body met at the Town Hall on Friday evening last for the purpose of electing office-bearers for the ensuing six months. Mr. R. Dry was voted into the chair. The following gentlemen were then duly proposed, seconded, and elected: - President, M. W. Anderson, Esq.; Vice-Presidents, Rev. Dr. Backhaus and Julius Cohn, Esq. Previous to the election of conductor, Mr. Tully informed the meeting that Messrs. Pollard and Linden had most generously declined to accept of any remuneration for their services except such as the Committee might think proper to award out of the profits of any concert. He said those gentlemen were too great lovers of the "divine art" to allow pecuniary affairs, as regarded themselves, to impede the success of the Society. The announcement was received with considerable applause, and the election proceeded. Mr. Pollard was elected to be the Conductor; Mr. Linden, Organist and Leader; Mr. Bradford, Treasurer; Mr. Farrant, Librarian; Mr. Cutten, jun., Secretary. Messrs. J. H. Abbott, J. Hasker, R. Dry, and W. C. Tully were elected Committee men. It was arranged that the rehearsals of the Society shall take place every Friday evening at eight o'clock. There was a generally expressed opinion that the first subscription concert should be given on Christmas Eve, and the magnificent oratorio of the Messiah should be produced on that occasion. After a vote of thanks to tho Provisional Committee, and Mr. Tully in particular, the usual complimentary acknowledgment to the chair concluded the proceedings.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Backhaus (cleric); Joseph Henry Pollard (musician); Otto Linden (musician); Joseph Henry Abbott (member); Bendigo Philharmonic Society (association)

"CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL", Bendigo Advertiser (9 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87374232 

A concert was given last evening in the Town Hall by the members of the Church of England choir, assisted by the leading members of the Philharmonic Society, in aid of a District School Fund. Although the room was not crowded, there was a very good and highly respectable attendance. The first part consisted of selections from Mendelssohn's "Elijah." The principal solo parts were sustained by Messrs. Fowler and Farrant, and Mrs. Ellis and Miss Lee . . . The recit. and air of "If with all your hearts," decidedly the most telling solo of the evening, which was originally intended for Mr. Clapham, who, we regret to hear, has left the district for Melbourne, but was taken, at very short notice, by Mr. Farrant - an alto singer of some pretensions - who, though not doing full justice, still managed to get through it decently . . . Mr. Pollard acted as conductor, and Mr. Barwick as organist, and to the latter gentleman and to Mr. Deague, the choir master, is more particularly due the undoubted success which attended the concert.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Alfred Fowler (vocalist); Eliza Ellis (vocalist); Mary Lee (vocalist); Newton Clapham (vocalist); Thomas Barwick (organist); Henry Deague (choirmaster)

"ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ECHUCA (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Thursday, 15th August", Bendigo Advertiser (16 August 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88241019 

Today the ceremony of the formal opening of the new St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Echuca, took place . . . Haydn's Imperial Mass was performed, supported by members of the choir of St. Kilian's Church, Sandhurst, as follows: - Miss Rudd, soprano; Miss Lizzie Rudd and Mr. Farrant, contralto; Mr. Tamlyn, tenor; Mr. Michael Macoboy, bass . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Michael Henry Macoboy (vocalist); Music in Catholic churches (general)

"ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, SALE. LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE NEW CHURCH", Gippsland Mercury [Sale, VIC] (28 September 1886), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article268301336 

. . . The orchestra for the occasion . . . did justice to Mozart's Mass in C, which was that chosen . . . and Mr W. Farrant, who is a valuable addition to the vocal talent of Sale, sang Agnus Dei in fine voice. Pontifical vespers were celebrated in the evening.

"Deaths", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 January 1888), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6101061 

FARRANT. - On the 11th inst., at her residence, Chambly-house, Molesworth-street, Hotham-hill, Mrs. Honor Farrant, the beloved mother of William Farrant, aged 76 years. R.I.P.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (6 August 1904), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200493452 

Last night the members of St. Mary's Choir made a presentation to Mr. Wm. Farrant, their conductor for some years, who is relinquishing the position. The presentation took the form of a purse of sovereigns subscribed by the choir and a few personal friends, and was made by Mr. J. J. Hannan, who bore eulogistic testimony to Mr. Farrant's musical ability and zeal, and said the choir under his conductorship had improved to such an extent that it was equal to any of its kind in the State and the members of the choir deeply regretted losing his valuable services . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1911), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11637518 

FARRANT. - On the 5th December, 1911, at Nurse Regan's, No. 14 Pratt-street, Moonee Ponds, William Farrant (drawing master), the dearly beloved and only son of the late William and Honor Tarrant, aged 79 years. For many years a resident of Castlemaine. Requiescant in pace.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (6 December 1911), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199576916 

The death took place at Moonee Ponds yesterday of Mr. William Farrant, who some years ago was a drawing master in Castlemaine, as well as a prominent figure in musical circles, he having been choir-master at St. Mary's for a lengthy period. The deceased, who was 80 years of age, died at Nurse Regan's private hospital at Moonee Ponds, and the remains will be interred today.

FARRE, Benjamin (Benjamin FARRE; alias Benjamin SADAC; Benjamin SADAK; Benjamin BOW-BELL)

Songwriter, bush balladist, poet, postmaster

Born Pentonville, London, 9 March 1816; baptised St. James, Clerkenwell, 3 June 1816; son of John Richard FARRE and Ann Elizabeth CRAWLEY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by 1850
Active Meadow Flat, NSW, by c. 1853
Died Bathurst, NSW, 7 September 1872, aged "60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Farre+1816-1872 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARRE-Benjamin (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Benjamin Farre was born at Pentonville, London, on 9 March 1816, the youngest son of John Richard Farre, a physician, and his first wife Ann Elizabeth Crawley, who had married on 29 March 1798 at St. Botolph, Bishopsgate. His mother died two months later due to complications of his birth.

He entered Charterhouse school in 1827. Around 1842 he joined the British East India Company, and while serving on their ship Pluto, was briefly involved in the latter stages of the First Anglo-Chinese War, and in 1843 was duly awarded a China War Medal.

According to a family history, Farre was a clever draughtsman and lithographer. Never having married, he died on 7 September 1872, probably at Meadow Flat, where he had been postmaster, although his death was registered at Bathurst. He had lived first at Kirkconnell and then at Meadow Flat, on the Lithgow to Bathurst road, 160 km west of Sydney, since 1853 or earlier.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. James, Clerkenwell, Islington; register 1813-55; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_199132-00087 (PAYWALL)

[1816] [June] 3 / Benjamin / [son of] John Richard & Ann Elizabeth / Farre / Queen's Row / Pentonville / Physician / born 1816 9 March

"Original Poetry", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 November 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4767089 

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE (A SEPARATION SONG).
Air - Bow, wow, wow.

Ye gentlemen and ladies fair, of famed Melbourne City,
If you can spare a little time, pray hearken to my ditty:
Now Separation's come at last, we'll set the Bells a-ringing;
We'll have the "Saxe-horn Band" to play, and all the Kettles singing.
(Chorus) - Bow, wow, wow.
Fash'nable Intelligence is all the go . . .

But hark! I hear a "Band" strike up - I see them right before us;
They're playing Reed's new "Jovial Song" - let's join in the chorus:
And as you must be tired of list'ning to my long Oration;
I "move," that "one and all" of us do have a SEPARATION.
Bow, wow, wow.
Fash'nable Intelligence is all the go.

- BENJAMIN FARRE.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hore family (saxhorn band); Thomas Reed (composer)

MUSIC: Bow wow wow (Traditional tune archive)

"ORIGINAL POETRY", The Argus (21 August 1851), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4779919 

THE PUZZLED TOPER.
AIR - "A Thousand a Year."

I cannot imagine the cause,
Frank Scroggins' so alter'd of late;
He's ever a-quoting "old saws,"
And talks about "alt'ring his state;"
But that's not the thing I look at -
(It's common enough to get wed;)
He passes the "Sign of the Cat,"
And always goes sober to bed . . .

"ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. 'BUSHMEN' versus 'TOWNSMEN' . . . To the Editor of . . .", The Argus (9 January 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4775508 

. . . Are Australians made of such different materials, that they cannot enjoy themselves as the thousands do who, in London, throng to the Surrey, and Cremorne gardens, the Grecian Saloon, Standard Tea Gardens, White Conduit House, Belvidere, &c.? Everything must have a beginning. I do not expect a Cremorne Garden to start up at once, but a Standard Tea Garden may, and its amusements be equally as well appreciated as its prototype on the other side of the ocean, where a shilling entrance money entitles the visitor to witness the amusements and receive half of it back in refreshment. Of any over-scrupulous individual I would ask, which is the best; sitting in a pot-house, or visiting a place of amusement where he can drink if he will and be entertained besides? But to settle all selfishly moral questions, I say, let the "Bushman" choose for himself, and I feel assured that he will prefer "A little of baith." In the "Bush," sir, books are read with avidity; and were a more cordial feeling shown towards "Bushmen," credit given them for the same tastes and desires as their more fortunate brethren, their welfare more studied, and a little less desire shown to plunder them us soon as they make their appearance in town, there would not be quite so many instances of drunkenness laid to their charge, and if their names occasionally appeared in print, it would not be always in the columns of the Police Report. With regard to what I have said respecting the theatre, I would observe that it has only recently come under the management of Messrs. Young and King, therefore I allude to the complaints I have so frequently heard from bushmen up to that period, few of whom have been in Melbourne since it has passed into other hands. There is certainly a reading-room at the Mechanics' Hall, there is (or was a few days ago) a panorama, and Hore's Saxe Horn Band play once a-week in the long days on the Eastern Hill, but what of that? . . . Trusting that my "bolt" has not been shot in vain, though I fear I have missed the "bull's-eye,"
I am, sir, yours obediently,
BENJAMIN FARRE.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor, manager); Morton King (actor, manager); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

"Original Poetry. AN AUSTRALASIAN LEAGUE ANTHEM", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (8 October 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62054184 

Before the dread Eternal's Throne,
(Whose dwelling is on "High.")
An injured people humbly fall.
And raise their plaintive cry -
"O, God of Mercy, stay the hand
That desecrates our native land" . . . [3 more verses]

. . . BENJAMIN FARRE. Kirkconnel, Aug. 6th, 1853.

ASSOCIATIONS: In Sydney in May 1851, the council of the Anti-Transportation League offered a prize of ten guineas for "the best National Anthem for Australia", and in response a number of "Australian League" anthems appeared in newspapers and journals;
see "AN AUSTRALIAN ANTHEM", Empire (23 May 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60035153 

"Original Poetry, AN EXORDIUM. St. John, v. 28, 29", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (18 February 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62047077 

Live for something - live for something / Parents teach your children this . . .
BENJAMIN FARRE. Meadow Flat, Jan. 1st, 1854 . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (24 March 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12980967 

MR. BENJAMIN FARRE, who some time back resided in the neighbourhood of Meadow Flats, near Bowenfells, is requested to communicate with Mr. FRANCIS WATKINS, Parramatta.

"SADAC'S BUSH BALLADS. No.1. THE MOUNTAIN LILY (Tune: "Lilla's a lady"), The Sydney Morning Herald (28 January 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28625554

THE MOUNTAIN LILY (Tune - "Lilla's a lady")

As you're crossing the mountains there's many a sight
That will keep your eyes busy from morning to night;
But the grandest of all - (like a queen on her throne)
Is the lily that blooms on the mountain alone . . . [3 more verses]

ASSOCIATIONS: ? Gymea lily - Doryanthes excelsa

MUSIC: Lilla's a lady (German tune, arranged by T. A. Rawlings; words by Thomas Haynes Bayley)

"SADAC'S BUSH BALLADS. No. 2", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 February 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13053333

DARBY AND JOAN (Tune - "The bush aboon Traquair")

When first I came, and saw thy happy smiling face,
My heart with joy perceived its treasure there:
I saw thee like a Venus decked with ev'ry grace,
While Hope, with whispering voice, forbade despair.
We've now been wed these fifty years, and still thou'rt dear to me,
Nor would I change thee for a bride, though fair as bride could be:
When Death shall come with icy hand, and gently summons thee,
My last request shall be - "Thy grave to share" . . . [2 more double verses, each 2 iterations of the tune]

MUSIC: The bush aboon Traquair (Scottish traditional)

"SADAC'S BUSH BALLADS. No. 3The Sydney Morning Herald (1 April 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28624871

(ORIGINAL) THE RISING OF THE LARK.

At break of day the lark begins to rise,
Hymning his way to his native skies;
Like some imprisoned soul, freed from its bands,
Glad to return to its Maker's hands . . . [3 more verses]

NOTE. This song is set to a beautiful Welsh air, or which, though I know the tune, I forget the name. It is not, however, "The Rising of the Lark". It is sung to exact harp time. As Mr. Wilson, of Victoria, has lately introduced skylarks into that colony, the subject of this ballad is an Australian one.

MUSIC: Few tunes from early printed collections can be made to fit the peculiar metre of the words (10.9.10.9); one such, however, is The eagle rocks (or, The rocks of Snowdon), from Edward Jones's A choice collection of Welsh airs

[Original poetry], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 October 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13062043 

"THE BLACK-BUTT TREE (Tune - "Woodman spare that tree.")

Hurrah for the black-butt tree!
(That grows in the Badger-brush*);
Of forests the monarch is he,
From a gum tree down to a bush:
Like Satan amongst his crew -
"He towers above them all;"
And were he "tossed,"+ why you"
Would say - "'Twas a giant's fall" . . . [3 more verses]

BENJAMIN BOW-BELL

* A forest nor'ard of the Sydney road, about two miles back from Meadow Flat, and upwards of three miles in extent.
+ Bushman's phrase for felling a tree.

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Bowbell was a character in the operatic farce The illustrious stranger (with music by Isaac Nathan)

MUSIC: Woodman spare that tree (music by Henry Russell; original words by George Pope Morris)

"Original poetry", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (30 November 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62402603 

THE HUNTERS OF THE WEST (Tune - *Everleen's Bower [sic].)

We're the Hunters of the West,
And we always fare the best,
For our cattle thrive upon the sweetest grasses O.
Then we score another point,
Knocking SYDNEY out of joint,
For it's we can rear the brightest lads and lasses O . . . [4 more verses]

BEN. BOW-BELL. November 22, 1861.

* [Tune] Better known as "The One-Horse Shay."

MUSIC: Eveleen's bower (Moore and Stevenson)

"Original Poetry", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (30 July 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62720436 

THE EMIGRANTS FAREWELL TO AUSTRALIA. (TUNE - "THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME.")

O! I'm bound for the land where I first drew my breath,
And I yearn to be in it till summoned by death,
How can riches or honours the exile repay,
Or his bosom know peace while his heart is away?
Yet I'll never forget (wheresoever I be,)
That I owe my return, fair Australia to THEE . . . [3 more verses]

BENJAMIN BOW-BELL. Meadow Flat.

MUSIC: The old house at home (music by Edward J. Loder)

"Original Poetry", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (3 September 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62721512 

THE fight between the Federal Frigate Cumberland and the Confederate Iron-plated Steamer Merrimac, on Saturday, March 8th, 1862, when the former was sunk.
(TUNE "REST, WARRIOR, REST.")

They are peacefully sleeping beneath the cold wave,
With a Fort for their headstone - a River their grave;
And the Flag at their masthead still floats o'er the spot,
Where they "fought the good fight" to be never forgot:
'Oh! - Oh!' Heroes like these, who can laugh at each ill,
And though slain in the battle be conquerors still!
And the wild winds they shriek o'er the Warriors bold,
And they moan for the hearts that are lifeless and cold.
'Rest, Warriors, rest!' . . . [1 more verse]

BENJAMIN BOW-BELL. Meadow Flat.

* For an account of this engagement see the "Illustrated London News," April 5th, the "Bathurst Free Press," June 21st, and other public journals.

See "THE NAVAL REVOLUTION", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (21 June 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62721990 

MUSIC: Rest, warrior, rest (music by Michael Kelly)

"Original Poetry", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (5 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62719472 

BUSH GRAVES. (Tune - "THE OLD KIRKYARD.")

There are spots up the bush where the grasses are seen
Far richer and brighter than their usual green;
And sweet in their tone are the flowers that grow
O'er the mould'ring dust of the strangers below;
Kind friends as per chance have hid their remains
In hopes of return for such neighbourly pains;
But the Dingos came first - the carnivorous knaves,
And fierce Eagles have screamed o'er the wanderers' graves . . . [1 more verse]

BENJAMIN BOW-BELL. Meadow Flat, November 4th, 1862.

MUSIC: The old kirkyard (music arr. by John Parry, junior, words by Thomas Haynes Bayley)

"Original poetry", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (6 December 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62721959 

THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER. (Tune - "Auld lang syne.")

OF all the beauties I have seen
In garden, pot, or bower,
There's none so like a Floral Queen
As the lovely *Christmas Flower:

'Tis clothed in Puce of richest tone,
With oval petals three;
And round each edge a fringe is thrown,
As light as fringe can be . . . [2 more double verses, each one iteration of the tune]

BENJAMIN BOW-BELL. Meadow Flat, Dec. 3rd, 1862.

* It generally appears a few days before Christmas, and for a short time after, and is local . . .

MUSIC: Auld lang syne (Scottish traditional)

[Original poetry], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 December 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13100142

AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE ANTHEM (Tune: God preserve the Emperor Francis)

Before the dread Eternal's Throne
(Whose dwelling is on High),
An injured people humbly fall,
And raise their plaintive cry -
Oh! God of Mercy, stay the hand
That desecrates* our Fatherland . . . [3 more verses]

SADAC. Auburn Lodge, Meadow Flat, October 22nd.

* By Transportation to Australia . . .

MUSIC: However, Farre's new words, to the peculiar metre 8.6.8.6.8.8., do not fit the Emperor's hymn (in English books, the hymn tune Austria)

"THE VILLAGE PET. BY BENJAMIN SADAC", Illustrated Sydney News (11 January 1866), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63512766

. . . MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, December 24th, 1865.

The official post office directory of New South Wales (Bailliere's) . . . 1867 (Sydney: F. F. Bailliere, 1867), 193

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Sd4NAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA193 (DIGITISED)

MEADOW FLAT, Co. ROXBURGH, Parish of Falnash, Electoral District of E. Macquarie, and Police District of Maitland W., 98 miles N.W. of Sydney . . .
FARRE, BENJAMIN, gent., Auburn lodge . . .

"Original Poetry", The Protestant Standard (20 May 1871), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211525986 

EXCELSIOR. (St. Luke ii., 1-14.)

Sing to God a hymn of praise;
In His courts your voices raise:
Let His name be magnified
Sound His praises far and wide . . . [5 more verses]

BENJAMING SADAC. Meadow Flat, Nov. 21, 1869.

Bibliography and resources:

W. D. Parish, List of Carthusians, 1800 to 1879 (Lewes: Farncombe and Co., 1879), 82

https://archive.org/details/listofcarthusian00pariiala/listofcarthusian00pariiala/page/82/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

FARRE, Alfred, 1818. Son of the late John R. Farre, M.D. b. 1808, d. 1820.
FARRE, Arthur (F.R.S.), 1821-27. Brother of the above. b. 1811 . . .
FARRE, Benjamin, 1827. Brother of the above, b. 1817 [sic]. Settled in Australia, d. 1872.

Benjamin Farre, biographical notes by Edna Clare Sparkman (East London, South Africa, 15 May 1985) and Pamela Hore (Blackburn South, VIC, Australia, 22 March 2014)

https://www.geni.com/people/Benjamin-Farre/6000000011299743352 

FARRELLY, Florentine (Madame FARRELLY) = Florentine DUDEMAINE

FARREN, Charles (Charles FARREN ? = pseudonym)

Comedian, vocalist, delineator, impersonator

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1844

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Farren+c1844 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FARREN-Charles (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12422427 

LARGE SALOON - CLOWN HOTEL. Opposite the THEATRE.
TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION!!! THIS PRESENT SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. 26 . . .
Mr. CHARLES FARREN, of the LONDON THEATRES, will offer, for the first time in this Colony, to tell
A LONG STORY ABOUT NOTHING, in the character of an old Scotch woman, touching her recollections of one Dr. Henry, and the "gude minister o' the kirk," and will afterwards give personations of Mr. Charles Young, as Cassius, Mr. William Farren, as Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Blanchard, as Timothy Weazle . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor); William Farren (English actor); Clown Hotel (Sydney venue); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 October 1844), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28650217 

SKINNER'S LARGE SALOON! CLOWN HOTEL . . . THIS EVENING, OCTOBER 28 . . .
Mr. CHARLES FARREN, who received such distinguished applause on Saturday evening will sing
THE HISTORY OF GEORGE BARNWELL, And also give an IMITATION of the late Edmund Kean, in Shylock . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 November 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12421250 

SKINNER'S LARGE SALOON, CLOWN HOTEL, PITT-STREET, ON Friday Evening, 1st November . . .
Mr. CHARLES FARREN will sing "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," "Ben Battle and Nelly Gray," and "Irish Providence" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Skinner (proprietor)

FATHERLEY, Charlotte Crofton (Charlotte ROWE; Mrs. George Crofton FATHERLEY; Mrs. CROFTEN FATHERLEY; Charlotte FATHERLEY; Charlotte Crofton FATHERLEY; FATHERLY [sic])

Musician, pianist, organist, singing class instructor, concertina player, composer, actor

Born Brighton, Sussex, England, 1829; baptised Brighton, 6 November 1829; daughter of John Nathaniel ROWE (d. 1866) and Anne Mayle WHICHELO
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 14 October 1858 (per Norfolk, from Gravesend, 30 July, aged "25" [sic])
Married George Crofton FATHERLEY (c. 1828-1912), Richmond, VIC, 23 December 1858
Died Hamilton, VIC, 10 January 1877, aged "44" [sic] (BDM VIC 1642/1877 indexed as "Charlotte Fattierley" [sic])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charlotte+Crofton+Fatherley (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FATHERLEY-Charlotte-Crofton (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Charlotte Rowe was a native of Brighton, Sussex. According to Cazalet (1854), from about the age of 11 (c. 1840-41) she took lessons in London, and studied for some time under Thomas Haydon.

She was a pupil and associate at the Royal Academy of Music during at least 5 years (1850-54), and later advertised that she had been a pupil of Sigmund Thalberg, William Sterndale Bennett, Francesco Schira, and Domenico Crivelli.

She sailed for Australia as an assisted emigrant on the Windsor in November 1857, but, after the ship ran aground in Brazil, returned to England. However, she eventually arrived in Melbourne on the Norfolk in October 1858, and, at Richmond, on 23 December 1858, she married George Crofton Fatherley, who had already been in the colony for five years. According to a report of their marriage in England, both of their families were then living in county Durham.

The new couple settled in in central Victoria, where, from 1861 if not earlier, Charlotte took a leading role in local musical activities. As pianist to the Castlemaine Philharmonic Society, she worked as a close colleague with other local professionals including Frederick Moss, Henry Howson, and William Gollmick. From 1863 or earlier she was also a registered singing instructor with the Victorian board of public instruction.

By 1865-66 she was regularly active in Bendigo, where in August 1866 the Sandhurst Philharmonic Society performed her oratorio Gideon. In 1868-69 she was professionally involved with local theatrical company, and spent the first half of 1870 touring Tasmania as pianist and musical director to Kate Warde, in company with her young son, John Rowe Fatherley (born Castlemaine, 1864).

She was reported to be living in Gulgong, NSW, in 1871. She advertised as a teacher of music in South Melbourne (Emerald Hill) in November 1873, but from April 1874 she was teaching music privately and in several schools in Hamilton, in western Victoria, while George advertised as an accountant. She died there in 1877, reportedly aged only 44.

Interestingly, information in her obituary was reported to be sourced from a "gentleman" in Hamilton, as yet unidentified, who had been "proprietor" of the London journal The musical world in the 1840s.

Documentation:

England (to 1858):

Baptisms, Brighton, Sussex, 1829; East Sussex Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/17051331:62125 (PAYWALL)

6 November 1829 / Charlotte dau. / John & Anne Mayle / Egremont Place / Brewer

"CONCERTS", The illustrated London news (6 July 1850), 14

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Y6VUAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA14 (DIGITISED)

The fourth and last concert for the exhibition of the students of the Royal Academy of Music, took place on Saturday [30 June], at the Hanover Rooms, under the direction of Mr. Lucas; M. Sainton being principal violin. There were four novelties in the programme - MS. works by pupils. The first was a Symphony in A minor, by Mr. H. C. Banister, King's Scholar, being his third composition of that class . . . The second novelty - a MS. overture, by J. A. Owen - is too decidedly Weberian to entitle the composer to any other credit than that of a clever appropriation of the imaginings of his model. The fragmentary finale from a MS. opera by Mr. John Thomas, associate, the words by H. Duval, it is difficult to judge of . . . The MS. song by Miss C. Rowe, expressly sung by Miss Owen, - "Remember me" - is prettily scored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Charles Banister [sic] (student); Royal Academy of Music (London institution); Hanover Square Rooms (London venue)

[News], John Bull [London, England] (6 July 1850), 12

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001945/18500706/058/0012 (PAYWALL)

. . . its programme included a symphony by Mr. C. H. Banister, an overture by Mr. Owen, a song with orchestral accompaniments by Miss Rowe, and the finale of an English opera entitled Alfred the Great, by Mr. Thomas. All these pieces were exceedingly creditable, both to their authors and to the academy; they indicated talent cultivated by well-directed tuition and study . . .

"CAMBRIDGE", The musical world (November 1850), 745

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=lZMPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA745 (DIGITISED)

On Wednesday evening there was a concert in our Town Hall . . . Miss Clari Fraser . . . was the principal vocalist of the evening . . . Miss Rowe, from the Royal Academy of Music, presided at the piano, and on her a large share of the labours of the evening devolved, as she appeared as accompanyist in everything but one of Mr. Cooper's solos; she played neatly a piece of her own composition, and in the glees attempted to fill up Miss Owen's part by singing a second . . . Cambridge Independent Press.

England census, 30 March 1851, St. Peter's, Brompton, Hammersmith, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1469/539/26

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2125285:8860 (PAYWALL)

94 Ravenscourt Park / John Whichelo / Head / Widower / 65 / Artist in Drawing / [born] Sussex Brighton
Anne Mary Rowe / Neice / Unmarried / 26 / [Artist in Drawing] / [born Sussex Brighton]
Charlotte Rowe / [Neice] / Unmarried / 21 / Professor of Music / [born Sussex Brighton] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Whichelo (1774-1865; mother's brother, artist); Anne Mary Rowe (elder sister, b. 1823, Whichelo's pupil)

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.", London Daily News (14 April 1851), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000051/18510414/004/0002 (PAYWALL)

. . . The concert of Saturday last contained a larger proportion than usual of original compositions by the students; and it was agreeable to observe that all of them evinced superior ability and well-directed study. The concert consisting (as usual at this season) of sacred music, all these pieces were of that character . . . Miss Rowe's motet was a creditable and very promising effort; but a work of such magnitude and demanding so lofty a style is as yet beyond her powers . . .

"HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS", London Evening Standard (14 April 1851), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18510414/011/0001 (PAYWALL)

. . . Miss Charlotte Rowe's motet was unequal, some of it being as good as the remainder was bad. Features of cleverness, however, were not to be concealed, and the young lady to whom it owes its origin is, no doubt, destined to do better things at a more mature period of her experiences . . .

[News], The Atlas (19 April 1851), 14

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002115/18510419/052/0014 (PAYWALL)

. . . It is true that our young artists are somewhat ambitious; and that Miss Rowe, who writes a motet complete in all its parts, including a duet of nine bars, and a solo of ten, would have done better if she had tried her wings somewhat less loftily. Boldness of attempt is not to be confounded with boldness of idea; we have a little too much of the first, and somewhat too little of the second. Our young composers are apt to follow the great models, not alone in their style, but in the magnitude of their attempts, while a small attempt with a trifle of boldness in the conception would have done infinitely better. The courage is on the wrong side. A sacred cantata, by Mr. Banister, began with a very good chorus and ended with a very bad one . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Illustrated London News (19 April 1851), 14

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FKZUAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA316 (DIGITISED)

. . . There were three novelties, a sacred cantata, "The Lord look'd down," by Mr. H. E. Banister [sic], associate; song, "O Lord, rebuke me not," by G. Cusins, King's Scholar; and an anthem, "Awake," by Miss Charlotte Rowe. There were signs of ability in the first and last mentioned works; the most effective was Mr. Cusin's song . . .

"Royal Academy of Music", The literary gazette (26 April 1851), 303

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=DIFGAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA303 (DIGITISED)

The second concert of the season was given on Saturday last. The object of these concerts is not so much to give an attractive and popular performance of music, as to afford the subscribers and patrons the opportunity of observing the talents of the students, and the progress made under the system of teaching adopted in the school. The most interesting feature of these meetings is in the original compositions of the pupils. On this occasion they were - a cantata by Mr. H. C. Banister, and a motet by Miss C. Rowe, both of which were not sufficiently well sung to convey a favourable idea of their quality . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Charles Bannister

"MUSICAL EVENTS", Illustrated London news (12 June 1852), 14

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001578/18520612/063/0014 (PAYWALL)

. . . The new works at the third concert of the Royal Academy of Music, at the Hanover-square Rooms, on the 5th instant, were a MS. overture by Banister; a part song, "Hail, beauteous May," by Miss Charlotte Rowe, both associates; a ballad, "Corn-fields," by Miss Ann Baird Spratt, student, and sung by Miss Bertha Street . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", The musical times and singing class circular (1 July 1852), 29

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FmwPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA29 (DIGITISED)

The third concert of the season was given on the 5th. The compositions by the pupils were of a highly creditable character - an Overture by Mr. Banister, a Part-song by Miss Rowe, and a MS. Song by Miss Spratt, each gave evidence of musical talent . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Morning Advertiser [London] (25 April 1853), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18530425/064/0006 (PAYWALL)

The second concert of the season was given on Saturday [23 April], at the Hanover-square Rooms . . . The last original composition we have to notice is entitled Scene from an Opera, Conrad, by Charlotte Rowe. The chorus with which it opens is light and pretty, giving a favourable impression, which, however, the two songs that followed did not sustain; they are commonplace and dull . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Globe [London] (25 April 1853), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001652/18530425/027/0003 (PAYWALL)

. . . A "Scene from an Opera," by Miss CHARLOTTE ROWE, which is well instrumented, but rather too Weberish in its style, closed the first part of the concert . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", London Daily News (25 April 1853), 2

. . . Another exceedingly meritorious composition was a scene from a MS. opera by Miss Charlotte Rowe, also an associate of the Academy. It consisted of an instrumental introduction, a joyous chorus of peasants, and two airs; and its effect was very animated and agreeable. It frequently reminded us of Weber, both in the turn of the vocal phrases and the use of the instruments; but, for dramatic writing, Miss Rowe could not take a better model than the author of the "Freischutz" . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY CONCERTS", The Musical World (30 April 1853), (271), 272

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=sJQPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA272

[271] The second concert took place on Saturday, in the Hanover-square rooms . . . [272] . . . the manuscript compositions introduced in the programme . . . [were] . . . a scena from an opera entitled Conrad, including choruses and solos for soprano and tenor, by Miss Charlotte Rowe . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Morning Advertiser (4 July 1853), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18530704/064/0006 (PAYWALL)

The fourth concert for the exhibition of the students took place on Saturday [2 July], at the Hanover-square Rooms, under the conduct of Mr. C. Lucas. A MS. overture, by Brinley Richard, entitled "The Student's Dream," pretty, tasteful, but containing little to dream about, opened the proceedings. A serenata, "Nymphs," by Charlotte Rowe, associate, had the old wine flavour about it, and went well . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Brinley Richards (composer)

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Morning Chronicle (4 July 1853), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000082/18530704/016/0005 (PAYWALL)

. . . The "Chorus of Nymphs," by Miss CHARLOTTE ROWE, contains graceful melody, of a light and flowing character, and was done justice to by the young ladies of the establishment . . .

William W. Cazalet, History of the Royal Academy of Music (London: T. Bosworth, 1854), 314

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=kOUsAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA314 (DIGITISED)

CHARLOTTE ROWE Is a native of Brighton, and learnt music at first only as young ladies usually do at school; but showing a decided fondness for it, when eleven years old she was removed to London, and studied some time under Mr. Haydon, making such progress that it was considered advisable to educate her for the profession, and with this view she entered the Royal Academy of Music in 1846. Here, for four years and a half, she pursued her studies with much industry, and was appointed a Sub-Professor for piano, and, on leaving the Academy, was raised to be an Assistant Professor, and subsequently was made an Associate. Miss Rowe has had her compositions frequently performed at the Academy Concerts, embracing both the secular and sacred styles. In conclusion, we may be allowed to hope, that the talent and industry which have placed her in so good a position in the profession will not be suffered to flag, and that her previous efforts, however creditable, are but an earnest of future and greater excellence.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Haydon

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Morning Post [London] (27 March 1854), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18540327/027/0005 (PAYWALL)

The first concert for the exhibition of the students took place on Saturday evening [25 March], at the Hanover-square Rooms. Taken as a whole, we have rarely heard anything less satisfactory. The principal feature in the programme (which waw far too long) was Beethoven's magnificent mass in C. Instead of allowing this great work to be regularly gone through, the authorities thought fit to spread it over the scheme in a most extraordinary and unjustifiable manner . . . The concert, however poor and absolutely bad in most respects, was not wholly deficient in excellence . . . Mr. Sharpe acquitted himself most creditably in Mozart's beautiful and far too rarely heard pianoforte concerto in A; and a matel [sic, motet], "Behold the day of the Lord," composed by Miss Charlotte Rowe, was honourable to her learning and the institution to which she belongs. Here must end our eulogies . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", The musical world (1 April 1854), 211

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=9JkPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA211 (DIGITISED)

The first concert for the present season took place on Saturday morning [sic] . . . A motet (MS.) by Miss Charlotte Rowe, "Behold the Day of the Lord," consisting of a choral recitative, duet, choral, recitative and solo, and final chorus, was so wretchedly executed by nearly all concerned, that it would be unfair to criticise it. It certainly did not strike us in a favourable light; but that may, in a great measure, be attributable to the chorus and the band, than which nothing could be more slovenly. The soloists, Misses Attfield and Freeman, were better, but still not what might have been desired by Miss Rowe, who should insist upon another chance for her work . . .

"TOPICS OF THE WEEK", The London literary gazette (1 April 1854), 304

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=NfM5AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA304 (DIGITISED)

. . . The only original work brought forward at this concert was a motet by Miss Charlotte Rowe, which displayed good knowledge of composition and correctness of art, but was not remarkable for originality or effect. Mr. Lucas was conductor, Mr. Sainton principal violin, and the chorus and orchestra well sustained their parts . . .

"MUSIC", John Bull (1 April 1854), 12

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001945/18540401/044/0012 (PAYWALL)

The Concert of the Royal Academy of Music, on Saturday morning last, reflected honour on the system of instruction pursued in our national Conservatoire. It consisted of sacred music of a high order, selected from the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn . . . The only specimen of talent in composition was a motet by Miss Charlotte Rowe, an associate of the Academy; a young lady who on this and former occasions has shown extraordinary attainments in the highest and most severe branches of the art. There was crowded audience, which included great number of the most eminent musicians, both native and foreign, now in London.

"Royal Academy of Music", The era (2 April 1854), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18540402/028/0010 (PAYWALL)

The first concert of the Royal Academy of Music, which took place last Saturday afternoon at the Hanover-square Rooms, was well attended by the friends and relations of the pupils. The programme was unusually destitute of compositions by the students, the only attempt of this kind being a motet by Miss Charlotte Rowe, comprising a choral recitative, a duet for female voices, a chorale, a soprano solo and a chorus. It is a work of respectable merit, though the excellence of the writing is more apparent than the originality of the ideas . . .

"Royal Academy of Music", The atlas (8 April 1854), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002115/18540408/035/0008 (PAYWALL)

. . . The concert closed with a motet by Miss Charlotte Rowe, an associate of the Academy. Without possessing striking originality, this composition is at least graceful and pleasing . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", London daily news (10 July 1854), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000051/18540710/003/0002 (PAYWALL)

The fourth and last concert of this season took a place at the Hanover-square Rooms on Saturday morning [8 July] . . . An ample selection was given from an opera entitled The Enchanted Isle, by Miss Charlotte Rowe, an associate of the academy, whom we have frequently had occasion to mention in terms of praise. This is an ambitious, but by no means unsuccessful attempt. The selection consisted of several recitatives, airs, and choruses, which evinced imagination and constructive skill. The fair composer, however, has not been fortunate in her libretto, which is written in the usual style of operatic nonsense . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", The musical world (27 July 1854), 501

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=9JkPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA501 (DIGITISED)

the fourth concert and the last of the present season took place on Saturday, the 8th inst. . . . We annex the programme: -
Selection from MS. Opera - Charlotte Rowe, Assoc. . . .
The selection from Miss Charlotte Rowe's Enchanted Isle consisted of three choruses, several recitatives, an air with concertina obbligato, another air with harp obbligato, and a third air with no obbligato - or "obligato" as it is printed in the programmes, although there is an Italian professor in the Academy, who doubtless begins his instructions with a course in orthography. The airs have the most merit, since in part-writing Miss Rowe is at present not greatly advanced. The first "No, no, no," was well sung by Miss Adelaide Attfield (pupil of Sig. Crivelli), the concertina obbligato performed by the compositress, who appears to be an adept on that dulcet instrument, now in such high favour with the author of Modern German Music, Recollections and Criticisms - perhaps because it may be regarded as a "freakish" instrument. the next air, "Ah! king of my heart," was sung by the same young lady, and the harp obbligato was entrusted to Miss Vinning (K.S.). Miss Freeman gave the third air, "I go," very carefully . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 January 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7145111

MUSIC - On the arrival of the Windsor from London,
MISS CHARLOTTE ROW, Associate of the Royal Academy, will be prepared to
TEACH PIANOFORTE, Concertina, also English and Italian Singing.

But see, "TOTAL LOSS OF THE EMIGRANT SHIP WINDSOR", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (29 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13009425

. . . Total Wreck of the Windsor, 750 tons, of London, on her passage to Australia, on the Hartwell Reef off Bonavista, Cape Verd Islands . . . the Windsor left Gravesend on the 5th November with a valuable general cargo and 30 passengers (several of whom were women) . . . the morning or the 1st of December . . . the ship struck on the reef of rocks . . . The boats were then got out as quickly as possible, and most providentially without any accident to any of them, and the ladies and passengers safely placed in them, though not without great difficulty and danger . . .

Melbourne, VIC (from 14 October 1858):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Norfolk from Gravesend, 30 July 1858, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0C80DE-F96C-11E9-AE98-ED2B240F609A?image=135 (DIGITISED)

. . . Rowe Charlotte / 25 / Spinster / [English] / [for Melbourne] . . .

"MARRIED", Durham County Advertiser [England] (15 April 1859), 8

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At Richmond, Victoria, the 23rd of December, 1858, C. Fatherly, Esq., of Castlemaine, youngest son of the late J. Fatherly, Esq., of Washington, in this county, to Charlotte Rowe, youngest daughter of John Rowe, Esq., of West Hartlepool, in this county.

Castlemaine, VIC (by 1860):

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (13 April 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199605482 

MRS. G. CROFTON FATHERLEY, Associate, and Professor of the Royal Academy Music,
Hanover Square, London, member of the Society of British Musicians,
begs to inform the Ladies of Castlemaine, and its vicinity, that she intends forming
classes for the Piano Forte, Concertina, Singing (English and Italian), and Sight Singing.
Further particulars to be obtained on application to Mr. C. E. Glass, Market Square.
A limited number of private lessons given.

"DR. BROMBY'S LECTURE AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", Mount Alexander Mail (16 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199600753 

On Monday evening, according to announcement, the Rev. Dr. Bromby, who is at present on a visit from St. Kilda, delivered his promised lecture in aid of the funds of the Episcopal Church . . . The Rev. ARCHDEACON CRAWFORD was voted unanimously to the chair, but before introducing Dr. Bromby, called upon Mesdames Vincent and Fatherly, who came forward in the most obliging manner and sung the duet "Friends of my youth," as a commencement to the proceedings . . . [Bromby] he paused for a rest whilst the ladies abovementioned sang the duet of "I know a bank," and Mrs. Vincent gave "Auld Robin Gray" . . . The thanks of the meeting were also given to Mesdames Fatherly and Vincent for their kind assistance, the national anthem was sung, and the audience then departed.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Edward Bromby (Anglican cleric); Mrs. Vincent (vocalist)

"THE CAMPBELL'S CREEK CONVERSAZIONE", Mount Alexander Mail (5 April 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199604204 

On Wednesday evening [3 April] a "conversazione" and musical entertainment were given at the National School, Five Flags, with the view of aiding to pay off the debt of the English church in that vicinity . . . Mrs. Fatherly presided at the pianoforte, and displayed her thorough command over the instrument in the portion of the programme allotted to her. The vocal music was sung by the choir of the Castlemaine Church, who executed several glees, madrigals, &c., in a very efficient manner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Anglican churches (general)

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (6 May 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199601617 

Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, the Concert on Thursday night was so well attended that the Theatre was comfortably filled . . . "The Bended Bow," a cantata, composed expressly for the Society, by Mrs. Fatherly, was the piece par-excellence of the evening, and well merited the encore it received. The piano accompaniment was admirably well played by that lady herself, and the vocalists were well up in their parts, but we cannot award the same praise to the flutes. In the "Bended Bow," Mrs. Fatherly has displayed both originality of idea and clever instrumentation, and we cannot pass a higher eulogium upon her production, when we say that the music was worthy of some of the most spirited verses of the sweet poetess to whose words she has wedded it . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Castlemaine Philharmonic Society (association)

"THE EXHIBITION", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 October 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5704790

A great many visitors were attracted to the Exhibition on Saturday . . . In addition to the Exhibition itself, there were several things on Saturday to occupy the attention of the visitors. Mr. Johnson's band was in attendance for several hours in the afternoon, there was also music in the evening . . . The Castlemaine table has received some additions, in the shape of a number of geological specimens . . . and a lady rejoicing in the name of "Charlotte Fatherly," has sent some manuscript music, which, it is to be presumed, has a local application . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (band master); Victorian Volunteer Band (musicians); Victorian Exhibition 1861 (event); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (21 October 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197096389 

MRS. FATHERLEY'S CLASS for the practice of CONCERTED and CHORAL [SINGING],
will be held at the Denominational School Room, on Friday evening's [sic]
Intending members, are requested to send in their names on or before the 30th inst.,
as the Class will meet for practice on Friday, November 1st., at half-past seven o'clock.
Terms (in advance) one guinea per quarter.
Templeton street (opposite Baptist Church) Castlemaine.

[2 advertisements], Mount Alexander Mail (1 November 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197098358 

NOTICE. MRS. G. C. FATHERLEY'S Singing Class will meet on Monday next, 4th November
(instead of Friday, as previously advertised) at half-past Seven o'clock punctually,
when Selections from VERDI'S OPERA, "IL TROVATORE" will be practised.

MRS. FATHERLEY'S CLASS for the practice of CONCERTED and CHORAL SINGING . . .
Private instruction given in English and Italian Singing, Piano Forte, Concertina, Harmony, and Composition . . .

"CONGREGATIONAL CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (16 June 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197094799 

On Thursday evening the above society, conducted by Mrs. Fatherley, organist of the church, gave the first of a series of quarterly concerts in the school room. The programme on this occasion was entirely composed of secular selections, instrumental as well as vocal, and gave much gratification to an audience filling the building to its utmost capacity. It would be unfair to criticise the efforts of so young a vocal association, especially as they acquitted themselves with considerable credit. The prominent detects in their performance were, insufficient attention to light and shade, and indistinctness of enunciation. There were also occasional irregularities in time, but notwithstanding these deficiencies, the various chorusses were very well received. Two of our best known amateurs sang a tenor and bass duet in their usual efficient style, and were also heard with advantage in the "Bended Bow," transposed for their voices. A duet for soprano and contralto, by Mrs. R---- and Mrs. Fatherley, was also well received. Mr. Henry Howson played in excellent style a violin solo of De Beriot's, which was not appreciated as it deserved to be. We hope it may he repeated under more favorable circumstances. Mrs. Fatherley's piano-forte solo on airs from the "Bohemian Girl" was executed artistically. The clarionet and cornopean solos of Messrs. Taylor and Rule likewise elicited marks of approbation. The other instrumental morceaux were rendered satisfactorily, including a spirited original march by Mrs. Fatherley. She generally displayed her talent as a composer and conductress, and the next entertainment will no doubt prove equally attractive. Financially, the concert was a marked success.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Howson (musician); Samuel Taylor (clarinet); Henry Rule (cornopean); Music in Congregational churches (general)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (1 August 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197097824 

THE EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CASTLEMAINE . . .
A PUBLIC TEA MEETING . . . TUESDAY EVENING, AUG, 5th . . .
During the evening, the following Anthems will be sung by the Congregational Choral Society, conducted by Mrs. Fatherley, A.R.A. of Music: -
"Sing unto the Lord" - Silcher
"Lord who shall dwell" - B. Rogers
"Seek ye the Lord" - Charlotte Fatherley
"Rejoice in the Lord" - Charlotte Fatherley . . .

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (7 October 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197093590 

CONGREGATIONAL CHORAL SOCIETY'S SECOND CONCERT
CONDUCTED BY MRS. FATHERLEY, A.R.A.M. . . . Thursday Evening, Oct. 9th.
THE Programme comprises Choruses, Vocal Solos, and Duetts, a Duett for Pianoforte,
Solos for Harmonium, Flute, Clarionet, Cornopean, Picolo, &c. . . .

"MRS. FATHERLEY'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (2 April 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200383124 

To-night a Complimentary Concert will be given to Mrs. Fatherley, A.R.A., the Philharmonic Society having volunteered their services on the occasion. The programme includes a variety of vocal and instrumental pieces, calculated to please every taste. Among the selections are several composed by the fair beneficiary, including the "Beautiful Bow," performed a year or two ago with considerable applause. Mrs. Fatherley originally intended to have produced her new oratorio of "Gideon," but as sufficient time could not be devoted to its rehearsal, she wisely decided on not risking the success of her production. Mrs. Fatherley's well-known talents as a composer and pianiste entitle her to liberal support . . .

Teacher record, Charlotte Fatherley, from 14 March 1864; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0C80DE-F96C-11E9-AE98-ED2B240F609A?image=132 (DIGITISED)

Fatherley, Mrs. Charlotte Crofton / 1/11/64 . . . Singing 1st Class Certificate
Teacher of singing 14 March 64 to 27 June 68 / Dead 77

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (3 October 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197546001 

The joint benefit to the leader and pianist of the Castlemaine Philharmonic Society will take place on Friday, October 21st. Both Mr. Howson and Mrs. Fatherley having acted in their different capacities gratuitously, for a long series of years, they deserve well at the hands of the public, a return for the many musical treats given under their directorship . . .

"CONCERT IN AID OF THE FIRE RELIEF FUND", Mount Alexander Mail (1 April 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207000394 

We have already mentioned the exertions that have been made by Messrs. Howson, Huenerbein, and Mrs. Fatherley in arranging a grand vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the fund for the relief of sufferers by the late bush fires. This entertainment was given last night at the Theatre Royal, and we are much pleased in being able to say that it was a success in every way. The house was very well filled in most parts, and the programme was worked out in the most creditable manner. Indeed, with such a collection of vocal and instrumental talent as is included in the Philharmonic Society, the Volunteer Band, and the German Liedertafel, it would be strange indeed if it had been otherwise. Everything went smoothly, from the commencement to the end, and the audience frequently expressed their approval by demonstrations of the ordinary kind, calling on several occasions for the repetition of those performances that pleased them most . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: August Christian Huenerbein (musician); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)

Bendigo, VIC (by late 1865):

"MRS. ELLIS'S CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (3 November 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87927808 

The concert at the Temperance Hall last evening by Mrs. Ellis's class, assisted by several lady and gentlemen amateurs, proved very successful. The attendance was numerous. The first part of the concert consisted of selections from Hayden's "Creation," in which Mrs. Ellis acquitted herself excellently well . . . Mrs. Fatherly presided at the organ, and proved a most valuable acquisition. Mr. Gollmick conducted with his usual ability . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Ellis (vocalist, singing class leader); William Gollmick (musician)

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (5 December 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87928562 

A meeting of the members of this society was held last night, at the Bendigo Hotel, for the purpose of electing officers and committee for the ensuing half year, and the transaction of other business. The following were elected: - Mr. J. Tipper, president; Mr. Hadley, vice-president; Mr. Gollmick, conductor; Mr. Leech, leader; Mrs. Fatherly, organist; Mr. Steane, secretary; Mr. Davis, treasurer; Mr. Smith, librarian. Committee: Messrs. Casey, Daly, Medlin, and Smallwood. It was resolved to give a concert at Eaglehawk on the Thursday after Christmas. A number of new members, amongst whom were several ladies, were enrolled, and a vote of thanks to the retiring officers concluded the business. The meeting separated after singing a piece or two by way of amusement.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Leech (violinist, leader); Sandhurst Philharmonic Society (association)

"THE CONCERT IN AID OF THE GERMAN COMMON SCHOOL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (1 May 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87960441

. . . The second portion of the programme was of a miscellaneous character; in it were several choice morceaux from "Gideon", an oratorio composed by Mrs. Fatherly, and just enough to make one wish to hear more of the composition, which we understand, is to be sung, at an early date, by the Philharmonic Society.

"SANDHURST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (13 August 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87962932

This society intend to give a grand concert on the 16th instant in the Lyceum Theatre, and on this occasion a new oratorio will be produced, called "Gideon," the work of Mrs. Fatherly. The oratorio is highly spoken of, and as it has never been performed on Sandhurst the novelty of the event, no less than the presumed merits of the oratorio, will attract a numerous attendance. Great exertions have been made to produce the work as perfectly as possible, and all the best available vocal and instrumental talent on Bendigo has been engaged for the occasion. The oratorio is divided into two parts, but there will be a third part in the evening's entertainment, consisting of miscellaneous selections, amongst which are also several novelties.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (17 August 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87963062 

The second concert of the Sandhurst Philharmonic Society was given at the Lyceum Theatre last night, and the opportunity was taken to introduce to the Sandhurst public an oratorio called "Gideon," the composition of Mrs. Fatherley, a resident of Sandhurst. For so young a society the attempt was an ambitious one, and, as the result has proved, too high a flight. Various reasons may be assigned for moderate success only being attained, the two principal ones are, that a thorough knowledge of the music had not been acquired by the members, probably on account of insufficient rehearsal, and secondly, because on the whole the oratorio cannot be rated at a high standard. The subject it the occasion when the Midianites and Amalekites, in overwhelming numbers, are arrayed against the children of Israel. The Israelites cry to God to save them, and God, in answer to their prayers, chooses 300 men, under the leadership of Gideon, to fight the enemy. In the middle watch of the night these 300 men, currying a trumpet in one hand, and a pitcher, in which is a lamp, in the other, approach the Midianite camp, and following the instructions and example of Gideon, they blow the trumpets, break the pitchers, and hold the lamps in their hands, and cry, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon." The enemy, alarmed, get into confusion, flee, and in the terror of their flight fall on each other with the sword, each man thinking the one beside him a foe. There is scope for the display of musical genius, but Mrs. Fatherley has not succeeded in giving more than indifferent expression to the stirring events. No doubt there are some passable things, and of these the audience were not slow in showing their appreciation. The society is too weak in numbers to undertake so heavy a work, but a very good use was made of the material at hand. The band was a most efficient one, and did excellent service. "The march of the Midianites" was fairly played. The choruses were superior to the lighter pieces, and the best of these was "Rejoice in the Lord." The recitatives require a strong tenor voice to bring out their full force, and this the society does not possess, but it is doubtful even if they had such a singer among them that much could be made of the music. Of the airs, about the best was the solo by Mr. J. Stewart, "Give unto the Lord." Hearty applause greeted its rendering, indeed the applause was generally much more frequent than discriminating. Miss Smallwood and Miss Steane sang their parts fairly, the latter young lady somewhat nervously, which marred the effect. Their best effort was a duet, "Help us, oh God of our salvation," but the accompanying chorus was very unsteady. Mrs. Fatherley presided at the harmonium, and Herr Gollmick conducted.

The evening's entertainment concluded with miscellaneous selections, and of these the gem was a serenade, "Winds of summer night," sung by Mr. J. Stewart, and it is not too much praise to say that it was the tit-bit of the whole performance. An unanimous encore was demanded and responded to. The music is by Mrs. Fatherley, and is full of sweet melody. It is certain to become a popular favorite, especially as the words are very pleasing. The duet by Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Towle, "Take now this ring," from "La Sonnambula," was loudly applauded. Mrs. Ellis sang an andante and ronde from a M.S. cantata, composed by Mrs. Fatherley, entitled "All the air is filled with sound." The performance was brought to a close by the company singing the "National Anthem." It may be mentioned that the attendance was very good, the dress circle being full. The proceeds are expected to clear expenses.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Francis Towle (vocalist)

"ALL SAINTS CHURCH" & "SONG OF LOYALTY ", Bendigo Advertiser (11 October 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87955484

. . . Mrs. Fatherley presided at the new organ and led the choir, which consisted of between twenty and thirty singers. A number of pieces of sacred music were performed . . . The members of the choir who are, on the occasion of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit, to sing "the song of loyalty", composed by Mrs. Fatherly, are requested by advertisement to meet for rehearsal at the Town Hall to-night.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor)

"OPENING OF THE VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS' ORDERLY ROOM", Bendigo Advertiser (19 December 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87956882

. . . Upon the entrance of the Prince to the Town Hall the National Anthem together with the song of loyalty composed by Mrs. Fatherley, the words being by Mr. Derham, was given by an assembled company of ladies and gentlemen, to the manifest satisfaction of the Duke . . .

"AMATEUR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (8 May 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87895805

A very successful amateur concert took place last night, in the Shamrock Hotel, Epsom, in aid of the funds of the St James's Common School, Epsom, and very great credit is due to Mrs. Fatherly, A.R.A, for the able manner in which the concert was conducted. The hall was crowded, some 200 persons being present. The amateur vocalists were in great force, - Sandhurst, Eagle-hawk, Golden-square, and Epsom having their representatives, - and they succeeded so well in pleasing the audience that encores were frequent, and the entertainment was in consequence greatly prolonged. The opening overture, on the piano, from "Masaniello," by Mrs. Fatherley and Master C. Smith, was delightfully played . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Shamrock Hotel (Epsom venue)

"SANDHURST FINE ARTS EXHIBITION", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (31 July 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5811934

The fourth exhibition of fine arts held in Victoria within the past few months was opened at the Mechanics' Institution of Sandhurst yesterday by the hon. the Chief Secretary . . . The choir then performed the "Song of Loyalty," originally written and composed by Mrs. Fatherly, A.R.A.M., for the occasion, when Prince Alfred was welcomed to Sandhurst. The piece contained some excellent strains well harmonised, and was efficiently performed, the fair composer presiding . . .

"BENEFIT CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (1 December 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87923730 

A benefit concert is to be given this evening, in the Rifles' Orderly-room, to Mrs. C. Fatherley, at which our principal amateur vocalists are to assist. It will only be necessary to mention the names of Mrs. Betham, Miss Kate Warde, Misses Roberts, Regan, and Steane, who are to take part in the concert, to ensure a large audience, independent of the fact that Mrs. Fatherly is well deserving of this recognition on the part of her friends, for she has times without number willingly given her service in furtherance of good objects. Mrs. Fatherley is a talented composer, and several of her choicest productions will be sung at the concert. We understand that she shortly intends leaving the district, and under the circumstances a well-filled house will be a gratifying testimonial in favor of one who has contributed largely to the enjoyment of the public.

ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (actor, vocalist)

"THEATRICAL", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (6 December 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8862696 

The Bendigo Independent says: "The play-going public of Sandhurst will regret to learn that they are not likely to hear or see anything more of Miss Kate Warde on the Lyceum stage for some time, she having taken the Theatre Royal, Hobart Town. Miss Warde intends taking a burlesque and dramatic company with her to Tasmania, Mrs. Fatherley also accompanying her as musical directress . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Hobart venue)

Hobart and Launceston, TAS (1869-70):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED. December 24", The Mercury (25 December 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8863063 

T.S.N. Co's s.s. Southern Cross, 343 tons, E. Lucas, from Melbourne, the 22nd. Passengers . . . Miss Kate Warde . . . Mrs. Fatherley . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Mercury (22 February 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8875192 

This place of amusement was last evening, on the occasion of the farewell benefit of Miss Kate Warde, crowded almost to suffocation . . . Mrs. Fatherley, A.R.A., a member of the theatrical orchestra, kindly volunteered her services, and appeared for the first time in character. The piece selected for the evening was an adaptation of Miss Kate Warde's of Wilkie Collins' popular novel, "No Name," the dramatiser appearing as the heroine, "Magdalen Vanstone" . . .

"MISS KATE WARDE AT THE TOWN HALL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (15 April 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67276467

Miss Kate Warde is to appear at the Town Hall for three nights only, commencing on Easter Monday, in her popular dramatic and musical entertainments. Miss Kate Warde is accompanied by the eminent pianist, Mrs. Fatherly, associate of Royal Academy of Music, London, and ex-member of the Society of British Musicians. Miss Kate Warde has been lessee and manager of the Theatre Royal Hobart Town since Jan., and during the visit of the Flying Squadron to Hobart Town, and since, Miss Warde and her talented company re-produced, effectively, many of the latest sensational dramatic pieces, which have had the longest run in London, sustaining the leading female character in each piece herself . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", Launceston Examiner (30 April 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39674797

On Thursday evening and last evening the play of East Lynne was repeated to audiences not quite so large as had been attracted on the previous evenings of the week . . . Of Miss Kate Warde's personation of the Lady Isabel we have already spoken in warm terms . . . Mrs. Fatherley is a host in herself, and her appearance on the stage is always the signal for that peculiar general movement of the audience indicative of anticipated amusement. Her Cornelia is the very broad light acting as a foil to the rather sombre and deep shadows of the plot. Her son, Master Willie Fatherley, performs his by no means easy part with remarkable fidelity to the meaning of the author . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Cornwall Chronicle (6 June 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67273918

The rush to see the Tom Thumb troupe last week rendered business rather slack at the Theatre Royal. Miss Kate Warde, the talented Lessee and Directress, took advantage of this to prepare a grand bill for this evening for her benefit in Launceston. The performance will commence with the great modern drama, which had such an extraordinary run in London, "Leah, the forsaken," the music for which has been composed and arranged expressly for the occasion by Mrs. Crofton Fatherley, Associate Royal Academy of Music, London. Leah, the Jewess, will, of course, be undertaken by Miss Kate Warde's Anna, niece to Father Herman, Miss Julia Harward; Sarah, a Jew-ess, Miss Seymour; Leah, child to Anna and Rudolph, Miss Katie Vinson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Katie Vinson (Warde's daughter)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Cornwall Chronicle (13 June 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67276297

The "Colleen Bawn" was performed at the Theatre Royal for the last time on Saturday night, and this evening the performance will be for the benefit of Mrs. Crofton Fatherley. The great sensational drama, "East Lynne," will be reproduced, Miss Kate Warde personating the dual character, the young, lovely, accomplished Lady Isabel Vane, and the maimed, spectacled, worn-down governess, Madame Vine - a stranger in her own home, a stranger to her own children, a menial under the command of her husband's wife! Mrs. Crofton Fatherley takes the very leading part of Cornelia Carlyle, and her little son, Master John Fatherley, that of Willie Carlyle, the dying child of lady Isabel Vane. Master Fatherley performs this difficult character in the most natural and artless manner; and it requires the acme of high art to accomplish the natural impersonation of this childish character, so as to render the dialogue free and unaffected, and with true pathos. Miss Kate Warde, as Lady Isabel, will sing "Then you'll remember me," which will be repeated by Miss Julia Harward, who takes the part of Barbara Hare, subsequently promoted to the rank of Mrs. Archibald Vane, vice the wretched out-cast, Lady Isabel Vane.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rowe Fatherley (son, born Castlemaine, VIC, 1864; died Sydney, NSW, 9 October 1942)

Gulgong, NSW (c. 1871):

"WEEKLY REGISTER", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (30 October 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60877597

Mrs. Crofton Fatherley, an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, at present residing at Gulgong, has published a song written and composed by herself, entited "The Hawthorn."

Melbourne, VIC (by 1873):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 November 1873), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5876150

MRS. CROFTON FATHERLEY, associate R.A.M. (pupil of Thalberg, Sterndale Bennett, Schira, Crivelli),
PIANO, English, Italian Singing, Organ, Composition. 120 Moray-street, Emerald-hill.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sigmund Thalberg (pianist); William Sterndale Bennett (composer, pianist); Francesco Schira (vocalist), and Domenico Crivelli (vocalist)

Hamilton, VIC (by 1874):

[Advertisement], Hamilton Spectator [VIC] (15 April 1874), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226074016 

THE ALEXANDRA COLLEGE, HAMILTON, FOR YOUR LADIES . . . Principal, MRS. DIXIE . . .
Teacher of Music and Singing: MRS. G FATHERLEY, Assoc. R.A.M., Lond. . . .

[Advertisement], Hamilton Spectator (22 April 1874), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226076897 

MRS. CROFTON FATHERLEY, Associate R.A. Music, London, ex-Member Society British Musicians,
First-class Singing Teacher, Board of Education, Victoria. CLARKE-STREET, HAMILTON.

[Advertisement], Border Watch (10 April 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77175746

THE ALEXANDRA COLLEGE, HAMILTON, FOR YOUR LADIES . . . Lady Principal, MRS. DIXIE . . .
Teacher of Music and Singing: MRS. C. FATHERLEY, R.A.M. . . .

[Advertisement], Hamilton Spectator (21 August 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226071996 

THE NEW ACADEMY, HAMILTON. RECTOR, MR. JAMES BEGG . . .
VISITING STAFF: Instrumental and vocal music.
MRS. CROFTON FATHERLEY, Royal Academy of Music.
MR. W. H. HEDGES, Professor of Music . . .

[Advertisement], Hamilton Spectator (13 November 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226070292 

MRS. CROFTON FATHERLEY, (Associate R. A Music, London,) MUSICAL AGENT, GRAY STREET, HAMILTON.
New Music Selected, and seat to all parts of the colony.
G. C. FATHERLEY, Accountant, &c.

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 December 1875), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7427642 

A MUSICAL SPECIALITY For CHRISTMAS. W. H. GLEN and Co. . . .
the CHRISTMAS NUMBER of their COLONIAL MUSICAL CABINET . . .
Containing the following new music: . . .
CORDELIA, Morceau de Salon, By C. C. Fatherley . . .

"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (30 December 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40080073

Glen & Co., of Collins-street, Melbourne, have just issued their Christmas number of the Colonial Musical Cabinet, a copy of which we have received from Mr. Woodman, of Rundle-street. It contains 36 quarto pages in an illustrated pictorial coloured wrapper, with title-pages and index, the whole published for a shilling. The contents are mostly pianoforte music, and the best pieces in our judgment are Zelman's "Gems of the Opera Valse," "Cordelia," a "Morceau de Salon" by Charlotte Crofton Fatherley, and "The Opera Bouffe Quadrilles" by J. Hill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alberto Zelman (composer); John Hill (composer); Joseph Woodman (musicseller)

[Advertisement], Hamilton Spectator (1 April 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226037906 

NEW MUSIC WAREHOUSE, GRAY STREET (Opposite Mechanics' Institute.)
MRS. CROFTON FATHERLEY (Associate R. A.M., London),
Selects and Transmits NEW MUSIC to all parts of the colony.
G. C. FATHERLEY, Accountant, &c.

"DEATH OF MRS. FATHERLEY", Bendigo Advertiser (12 January 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88245383

It will be learnt with regret by her wide circle of friends and acquaintances that this talented lady expired at residence, Hamilton, between three and four o'clock on Wednesday. The deceased lady, nee Charlotte Rowe, was a pupil in the Royal Academy of Music when Sir Cypriani Potter was the principal, and through that celebrated man obtained a license to teach music, singing, and harmony, which in those days was considered a great thing for any lady pupil to obtain. A gentleman in Hamilton remembers Miss Rowe very well, he being from 1839 to 1849 proprietor of "The Musical World." This gentleman states that in addition to being an accomplished instrumentalist, Miss Rowe possessed a clear, ringing soprano voice of good compass. Miss Rowe came out here in 1858, and first proceeded to practice her profession, that of a teacher of music, at Castlemaine. Subsequently, she removed to Sandhurst, where she was married to Mr. Fatherley, and on leaving that town came to Hamilton, where for years previous to her death she taught at the colleges, and also gave private tuition. As a conductor of a large number of vocalists, we have never seen her surpassed by any member of the weaker sex. Those who saw her conduct the singing at the opening of our State school, will agree with the remark. She leaves one son, and although she was kept very busy, it is to be feared her circumstances when she died were not affluent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cipriani Potter (principal)

"DIED", Hamilton Spectator (9 January 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226040772 

FATHERLEY - At Hamilton, on the 8th January, Mrs. Fatherley, A.R.A. Lond., aged 44. The funeral will start at three o'clock this afternoon from the residence of Mr. Taylor, Thomson-street.

"OUR LETTER HOME", Hamilton Spectator (23 January 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226044730 

Death has been busy amongst us during the past month . . . we have to announce the death of Mrs. Fatherley, R.A.M., an event which occurred on the 8th inst. Mrs. Fatherley, née Charlotte Rowe, was a pupil at the Royal Academy of Music in Sir Cypriani Potter's time, and it was through that gentleman, who was then the principal of the Academy, she received her license to teach music, singing and harmony . . .

"DEATHS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (17 September 1912), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196251156 

FATHERLEY. - On the 15th September, at the residence of his friend, Mr. L. Danielson, 584, Latrobe-street, Melbourne, George Crofton Fatherley, native of Durham, England, aged 86. An old colonist of 60 years. Durham and Sydney papers please copy.

Published musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

British (Charlotte Rowe, to 1858): extant copies at British Library

Remember me song (London, [1850])

And see also "CONCERTS", The illustrated London news (6 July 1850), 14

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Y6VUAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA14 (DIGITISED)

The fourth and last concert for the exhibition of the students of the Royal Academy of Music, took place on Saturday [30 June], at the Hanover Rooms . . . , The MS. song by Miss C. Rowe, expressly sung by Miss Owen, - "Remember me" - is prettily scored . . .

Fond memories of the past (London, [1851; 1866]); ballad, the poetry written by Mrs. Hemans

Also copy at the national Library of Scotland

Oh! where are ye bright happy days? (London, [1851]); ballad

The power of the heart (London, [1852]); canzonet ["'Tis home where'er the heart is"]

My heart, my heart by sorrow shaken (London: Robert W. Ollivier, [? 1852]); song, written by TALHAIARN

NO COPY IDENTIFIED; but text survives, as see below

[Advertisement], Silurian, Cardiff, Merthyr, and Brecon Mercury, and South Wales General Advertiser [Wales] (21 August 1852), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001294/18520821/036/0002 (PAYWALL)

PUBLISHED THIS DAY. NEW SONG. - "My heart, my heart by sorrow shaken." Written by TALHAIARN.
Composed by MISS CHARLOTTE ROWE, R.A.M. London: Robert W. Ollivier, 19, Old Bond-street, Piccadilly.

"LITERATURE", Silurian, Cardiff, Merthyr, and Brecon Mercury, and South Wales General Advertiser (2 October 1852), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001294/18521002/051/0004 (PAYWALL)

"My Heart, my Heart, with Sorrow Shaken." A Song. The verses by TALHAIARN; the Music by MISS CHARLOTTE ROWE, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. - London: Robert W. Ollivier, 19, Bond Street, Piccadilly.
THESE beautiful and touching lines of Talhaiarn's have been wedded to music equally expressive and plaintive. The song shews evident sign of talent and musicianlike feeling, and is a good specimen of its class; the poetry is treated just as it should be, no elaboration, no straining effects, but a simple and exceedingly pretty melody with accompaniment within the reach of all amateurs, to whom we heartily recommend it.

Gwaith Talhaiarn: the works of Talhaiarn in Welsh and English (London; H. Williams, 1855), 352-53

https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_AkwAAAAAcAAJ/page/n357/mode/2up

SONGS . . . MY HEART, MY HEART. Music by Miss C. ROWE.
My heart, my heart, by sorrow shaken / Has lost its joyousness and glow . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Jones Talhaiarn (poet)

Why should we with fancied cares? (London, [1853]); song; the poetry by Mrs. Hemans

The welcome back (London: Robert W. Ollivier, [c. 1855]); ballad

The fairy dream (London: Duff and Hodgson, [1857]); "Miss Lascelles's New Ballad, composed by Charlotte Rowe"

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The illustrated London news (28 March 1857), 302

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=hMPUPkBWqsEC&pg=PA302&dq=Charlotte+Rowe (DIGITISED)

MISS LASCELLES' New Ballad, THE FAIRY DREAM. Beautifully Illustrated with Portrait in Colours, by Brandard.
Composed by CHARLOTTE ROWE. The Second Edition is now ready. DUFF and HODGSON, 65, Oxford-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Brandard (illustrator)

The rosy spring (London, [1858]); ballad ["When sportive hours"] op. 12.

The hawthorn (? London, [1858]); ballad, op. 12.

Copy at the National Library of Scotland; and see 1869 Melbourne edition below

Australian published works:

The hawthorn (1869), see British first edition above

"The hawthorn, [written and] composed by Charlotte Fatherly [sic]", musical supplement, in The Australian journal (November 1869), 160-62

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=bYtGAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA160 (DIGITISED)

"PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (5 November 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244910052 

The Australian Journal is replete with tales and poetry, and there is no lack of illustrations. An original ballad, The Hawthorn," by Mrs. Fatherly (with pianoforte accompaniment), is amongst the many good things that appear in this month's number.

The hawthorn, a ballad, written and composed by Charlotte Fatherley, associate of the Royal Academy of Music London (Melbourne: Clarson, Massina, and Co., [1869]); first appeared in The Australian journal

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/11369159 

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/151580 (DIGITISED)

"THE HAWTHORN. A BALLAD", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (18 January 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8870248

We have received a copy of "The Hawthorn," a ballad, written and composed by Mrs. Charlotte Fatherley, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, lithographed by Messrs. Clarson, Massina, and Co., Melbourne. Mrs. Fatherley is a well known and very highly esteemed instructress in music in the neighbouring colony of Victoria, and has accompanied Miss Kate Warde as pianist on the occasion of that lady's present dramatic visit to Hobart Town. "The Hawthorn" is a very sprightly piece of music, and the words it accompanies are a pleasant little poem. Verse and music are well mated. We may add that the lithographic work is excellent, and a perfect model of clearness of execution.

ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (actor, vocalist); Clarson, Massina, and Co. (printers, lithographers)

The Exhibition waltzes (1875)

The exhibition waltzes, composed in commemoration of the Melbourne & Philadelphia Exhibition by C. C. Fatherley, associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1875])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/15835677

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-168485828 (DIGITISED)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 October 1875), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7421884

We have received from the publishers, Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co., of 33 Collins-street east copies of a new composition, entitled "The Exhibition Waltzes." This is the work of Charlotte Crofton Fatherley, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and is written "in commemoration of the Melbourne and Philadelphia Exhibitions." The various numbers in it are rhythmical and fairly harmonised, and make a good pianoforte piece for players of average ability.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henderson Glen (musicseller, publisher)

Cordelia, morceau de salon (1875)

"Cordelia, morceau de salon, Charlotte Crofton Fatherley, Associate R.A.M.", in Colonial musical cabinet, issue no. 6, Christmas number (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1875])

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-178052828/view?partId=nla.obj-178054043#page/n11/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

"MUSIC RECEIVED", Portland Guardian [VIC] (11 January 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64748762

We have to acknowledge receipt of the Exhibition Waltzes by Mrs. C. C. Fatherly, Hamilton, and we must say the music does the composer great credit. Mrs. Fatherly it appears is an associate of the Royal Academy of Music London, and this latest "Exhibition" of musical proficiency, shows that the Academy is fully competent to the work of admitting suitable associates. We have also to acknowledge the colonial musical cabinet published by Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co., Melbourne, the Christmas number with a fancy cover that says much for the taste and competency of Messrs. H. G. de Gruchy & Co. The cabinet contents are: - Ruby Lancers, Rage of Melbourne Quadrilles, Cordelia, Gems of the Opera Valse, opera bouffe Quadrilles, Dora Schottische, Flower Girl song, Valentine and Petrella galops; the whole for one shilling, a marvel of quantity and quality for the price.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry George De Gruchy (printer, lithographer)

Bibliography and resources:

William W. Cazalet, History of the Royal Academy of Music (London: T. Bosworth, 1854), 314

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=kOUsAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA314 (DIGITISED)

See transcription at 1854 in documentation above

George Mackay, Annals of Bendigo, part 1, 1851-1867 (Bendigo: Author, 1912), 115

Charlotte Fatherley, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211611550/charlotte-fatherley 

FAULKNER, Mr. (Mr. FAULKNER) = alias of Joseph FAIRCHILD

Musician, minstrel serenader, vocalist

Fairchild first adopted the alias Julian Faulkner / Jullien Faulkner in London c. 1846-48, and later used it occasionally in Australia in the mid 1850s

FAURE, Gustav Charles (Gustav Charles FAURE; Charles Gustav FAURE; Gustave; Caspar; Gaspar FAURE; Mons. FAURE)

Musician, clarionet / clarinet player

Born Bordeaux, France, c. 1833; son of Anthony FAURE and Jane [sic] RABOT
Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1857
Married Mary Ann HEALY (c. 1848-1921), ? VIC, c. 1862
Naturalised West Melbourne, VIC, 1 August 1921 (aged "88", born Bordeaux, France)
Died West Melbourne, VIC, buried 5 August 1921, aged "88"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Gustav+Charles+Faure+c1833-1921 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAURE-Gustav (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS lying at the BALLARAT POST OFFICE. THURSDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 1857", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (2 October 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66044512 

. . . Faure, Caspar . . .

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 November 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66044997

TO DANIEL SWEENEY, - We, the undersigned rate-payers of Ballarat East . . .
. . . Gapsar Faure . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (2 August 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7298589

MR. J. WATTS'S QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY.
THIS EVENING, at his Academy, 80 Fitzroy-street, Collingwood,
J. W. has much pleasure in informing the public he has engaged the celebrated clarionet performer, Mons. FAURE, late of Jullien's Concerts at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, who, on this occasion, will perform Bear's Great Solo, accompanied by Mr. Piper, the eminent pianist.
Terms of admission as usual. Ladies are requested to produce the admission tickets. Leader and conductor, Mr. J. Watts.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Watts (violinist); Edward John Piper (pianist); the Crystal Palace rebuilt at Sydenham, London, reopened in the summer of 1854; George Grove was presenting concerts there by 1855

MUSIC: Perhaps a work by Joseph Beer

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (16 November 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154873525 

TO THE PUBLIC. OPERA AND MR. NEILD.
Paying at all times the deference which is due to the opinions of such an important organ for the dissemination of truth as the Press, we feel it actually due to ourselves when its aim is perverted, for what we must assume to be the gratification of malignity and personal spite, to make the announcement in reply.
The new operas produced by us at the Princess's Theatre have been acknowledged by all musical judges to be the best hitherto attempted in this young colony, and for the appliances obtainable not very far inferior to performances in the metropolitan theatres of England. Our Artistes are practised on the London and Parisian boards, our Musical Conductors have held the positions they now occupy in the Opera Houses in London; in the Orchestra we have musicians among the best obtainable, not only here, but in any part of the world; and yet by Mr. Neild, the reporter, an impression of our inefficiency has been created in the public mind, through the medium of the columns of the Argus and Examiner, which has been of serious injury to our undertaking.
We are all aware that newspaper reports are read and believed, the feelings that occasionally characterise and color them being unknown to the readers; but in this case it behoves us to draw the public attention to a comparison of Mr. Neild's criticisms with those of all the other public journals, not only to prove the utter incapacity of the writer, his ignorance of the simplest musical matters, and all absence of that feeling for one of the most humanizing arts, but to show that they are contrived with the malicious aim and intention of depriving us of our support as well as ruining our professional reputation in this city.
Our position and professional efforts being thus at the mercy of a person, who hides ignorance under the mask of facetiousness, we call upon the public in future to give their own verdict on our merits, and not to place any credence in the statements made by Mr. Neild in the columns of the Argus and Examiner.
[signed] L. H. Lavenu, Linly Norman . . .
Franz Kohler . . . Caspar Faur [sic] . . . E. King . . .
H. Megson [sic] . . . S. Chapman . . . Julius Siede . . .
J. C. Thompson . . . J. T. Hore . . . T. McCoy, Henry J. King.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Neild (reviewer); Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); Linly Norman (conductor); Franz Kohler (horn); Edward King (violin); Joseph Megson (violin); Samuel Chapman (cello); Julius Siede (flute); John Charles Thompson (cello); Joseph Hore (sax horn); Thomas McCoy (bassoon, ? clarinet); Henry John King (? pianist); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (23 December 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66332954

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. Proprietor - Mr. John Gibbs.
GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT . . . FRIDAY EVENING, 24th DECEMBER . . .
THE OPERA SEASON, Under the direction of MONS. LAVENUE, Will commence on MONDAY EVENING, 27th DECEMBER . . .
THE PREMIERE BAND Of the Australian colonies, under the able leadership of Mons. Fleury, will comprise the following instrumentalists: -
1st Violin - Mons. Fleury; 2nd Violin - Mons. Filhou; Tenor - Mons. Labat; Violincello - Mr. T. Minton; Double Bass - Mons. Harendoff; Flute - Herr Palin
Clarionet - Mons. Faure; 1st Cornet - Mons. Labalestrier; 2nd Cornet - Mr. Miell; Trombone - Mr. Ellis; Drums, Cymbals, &c. - Mons. Pietro Canna.
Leader of the Band - MONS. FLEURY. Conductor - MONS. LAVENUE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (violinist); Auguste Filhon [sic] (violin); Thomas Minton (cello); Herr Harendoff (double bass); Lawrence Frederick Palin (flute); Alfred Labalestrier (cornet); Augustus Miell (cornet); Thomas Ellis (trombone); Pietro Canna (drums); John Gibbs (proprietor); Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)

[Advertisement], The Star (6 June 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66053450

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. JOHN GIBBS . . .
MONDAY EVENING, 6th June, 1859: -
. . . Mr. Linly Norman, Mons. Fleury, Mr. King, Mons. Filhon,
Mons. Labalestrier, Mr. Miell, Herr Harendorff, Herr Bussa,
Mr. Ellis, Mr. Minton, Herr Palin,
Mons. Faure, Mr. Gunn, Mr. Quinn, Signor Pietro Canna . . .
CONCERT! PROGRAMME: -
Overture - Battle of Sebastopol - Full Band
(With solos for Flute, Clarionet, Cornet and Trombone, by Messrs. Palin, Faure, Labalestrier and Ellis;
also, Imitation Cannon and Great Drum Effects, by Signor Pietro Canna) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas King (violinist, clarinettist)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 October 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5737543

CLARIONET-SOLOIST, Gaspar Faure, Belgian Horse Guards, OPEN to ENGAGEMENT. 41, Hanover-street, Fitzroy.

[Advertisement], The Argus (3 December 1863), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5740175 

WESLEYAN BAZAAR, EMERALD-HILL.
CONCERT EVERY EVENING. INSTRUMENTALISTS.
Piano. - Mr. H. J. King.
Violin. - Mr. E. King
Clarionet - Mons. Gustave Faure.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry John King (pianist); Edward King (violinist)

"THE NEW HAYMARKET THEATRE", The Argus (5 August 1864), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5751301

The extensive improvements in the reconstruction and decoration of this theatre are now all but completed, and the house will be quite ready for the opening night to-morrow, when Lady Don mokes her first appearance since her return from Europe . . .
The orchestra - so important a component part of a theatre with the future specialty of the Haymarket - is well selected, and will consist of the following performers: -
First violins, Mr. F. Coppin and M. Zeplin; second violin, Mr. Bentley; violoncello, Mr. F. Howson, jun.;
flute, Mr. Creed Royal; cornet, Mr. Richardson; viola, Mr. J. Howson, jun.; double bass, Mr. Gover;
clarionet, Herr Faure; trombone, Mr. S. Hore; tympanes, Mr. Gorman;
leader, Mr. Fred. Coppin; operatic conductor, Mr. Frank Howson, jun . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Coppin (violinist); ? probably Frederick or Thomas Zeplin (violin); Edwin Bentley (violin); Frank Howson junior (conductor, cellist); Creed Royal (flute); James William Richardson (cornet); John Howson junior (viola); Henry Barman Gover (double bass); Samuel Hore (trombone); William Gorman (drums); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"Williamstown Police Court . . . MARRYING ON CREDIT", Williamstown Chronicle [VIC] (3 October 1874), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68580932 

Charles Faure, a Frenchman, summoned a fellow countryman named Francois Picaud for £7 4s., money lent. The evidence was to the effect that the defendant got married, and complainant lent him the necessary money to pay the priest, give the breakfast, and do the trip. After hearing witnesses, the Bench adjourned the case for a fortnight.

"STEALING GOVERNMENT COPPER", The Argus (13 October 1880), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5970838 

Yesterday before Messrs. Stark and Morgan, J.P.'s, at the police court Williamstown, an elderly man named Charles Faure, was charged, on remand, with stealing 400cwt of copper, consisting of hoops, the property of Her Majesty s Government . . .

"DEATHS", The Age (29 January 1921), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201696603 

FAURE. - On the 26th January, at 61 Hawke-street, West Melbourne, Mary Ann, dearly loved and faithful wife of Charles Gustave Faure, dearly loved mother of Emilie Davies, and loving grandmother of Thomas Davies. A great sufferer gone to rest. Buried at Williamstown on the 27th, privately, by her own wish. May her soul rest in peace.

Index to certificates of naturalisation, Charles Gustav Faure, 1 August 1921; Public Record Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5632:60711 (PAYWALL)

Charles Gustav Faure / 61 Hawke Street West Melbourne /
Age (on date of naturalization) 88 / Native place - Bordeaux, France /
Date of Certificate - [1 August 1921]

FAWCETT, George (George Curtis Fawcett ROWE; appeared professionally in Australia as George FAWCETT; Mr. FAWCETT; later as George Fawcett ROWE)

Actor, vocalist, comedian, entertainer, artist, playwright, manager

Born Exeter, Devon, England, 24 January 1832; baptised Exeter St. Leonard, 17 February 1832; son of George Rowe (1796-1864) and Philippa CURTIS (c. 1811-1888)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 November 1852 (per Blorenge, from London, 15 August)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, December 1863 (per Hero, for New Zealand)
Died New York, NY, USA, 29 August 1889

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Curtis+Fawcett+Rowe+1832-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1463324 (NLA persistent identifier)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1280258 (NLA persistent identifier - George ROWE senior)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Fawcett_Rowe (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWCETT-George-Rowe (shareable link to this entry)

FAWCETT, Thomas Wright (Thomas Wright Fawcett ROWE; T. W. FAWCETT; Mr. Tom FAWCETT)

Actor

Born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, 1838; baptised Cheltenham St. Mary, 7 March 1838; George Rowe (1796-1864) and Philippa CURTIS (c.1811-1888)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by late 1858
Married Eliza ROYAL (c. 1843-1876), NZ, 1864
Died Commercial Hotel, Townsville, QLD, 16 April 1870

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Wright+Fawcett+Rowe+1838-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWCETT-Thomas-Wright-Rowe (shareable link to this entry)

FAWCETT, Sanford (Sanford ROWE; performed as Sanford FAWCETT; also Sandford FAWCETT)

Actor, agent

Born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, 15 December 1839; baptised Cheltenham St. Mary, 13 May 1840; George Rowe (1796-1864) and Philippa CURTIS (c.1811-1888)
Active Adelaide, SA, by 1860
Married Norah HICKEY, NZ, 1865
Died Hokitika, NZ, 25 August 1868

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Sanford+Fawcett+Rowe+1839-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWCETT-Sanford-Rowe (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Leonard in the county of Devon in the year 1832; register page 18; South West Heritage Trust

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBPRS/DEV/100770325/00028 (PAYWALL)

No. 144 / February 17th [1832] / George Curtis son of / George & Philippa / Rowe / St. Leonards / Gentleman . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Cheltenham in the county of Gloucester in the year 1838; register 1834-40, page 84; Gloucestershire Archives, P78/1 in 1/12

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/5066/images/41511_636897_2024-00399?pId=1490874 (PAYWALL)

No. 666 / [1838] March 7 / Thomas Wright Son of / George & Phillippa / Rowe / Exeter House Chelt'm / Artist . . .

"BIRTHS", Cheltenham Examiner [England] (18 December 1839), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002212/18391218/027/0003 (PAYWALL)

[Dec.] 15. Mrs. Rowe, Exeter House, of a son.

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Cheltenham in the county of Gloucester in the year 1840; register 1834-40, page 295; Gloucestershire Archives, P78/1 in 1/12

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/5066/images/41511_636897_2024-00610?pId=1492562 (PAYWALL)

No. 2354 / [1840] May 13 / Sanford son of / George & Phillippa / Rowe / Exeter House Cheltenham / Artist . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; UK National Archives, HO107/1973/214/8

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/7832644:8860 (PAYWALL)

26 Grosvenor St. / George Rowe / Head / Mar. / 53 / Letter press printer & part proprietor of Chelt. Examiner, Artist & Lithographic Printer / [born] Exeter Devonshire
Philippa Rowe / Wife / Mar. / 40 / Artist - Landscape Painter / [born] Spain British Subject
Maria Annie [Rowe] / Niece / Unm. / 29 / Governess Teacher / [born] Exeter Devonshire
Philippa K. [Rowe] / Daughter / Unm. / 21 / Artist - Portrait Painter / [born] Exeter Devonshire
Geo. Curtis Rowe / Son / Unm. / 19 / Artist - Landscape Painter / [born Exeter Devonshire]
Margaret H. [Rowe] / Daughter / Unm. / 15 / Scholar at home / [born] Cheltenham Gloucesters.
Tho's Wright [Rowe] / Son / Unm. / 13 / [Scholar at home] / [born Cheltenham Gloucesters.]
Sandford [Rowe] / Son / Unm. / 11 / [Scholar at home] / [born Cheltenham Gloucesters.]
. . . [and four younger siblings]

Names and descriptions of passengers per Blorenge, from London, 5 August 1852, for Melbourne, November 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=374 (DIGITISED)

. . . Edmund Thomas / 28 / Artist
George Curtis Rowe / 21 / Artist
Scipio Clint / 22 / Artist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Thomas (artist); Scipio Milton Clint (artist)

"BENDIGO . . . THEATRE ROYAL", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (2 June 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91935338 

For Mr. Fawcett's benefit, on Wednesday evening, was produced, for the first time, that far-famed extravaganza, "The Bottle Imp," being the first appearance of Mr. Fawcett in the character of a demon. We were glad to see so good a, house; but, from the georgious [sic] manner in which the piece was put upon the stage, he decidedly deserved a much greater amount of public patronage. Unfortunately for Mr. Fawcett, the grand ball at the Criterion was the great feature among our townspeople, and consequently accounted for the absence of so many of his friends. However, the production of the piece reflected the highest credit on the management, and particularly on Mr. Fawcett, to whose able pencil we award every praise. The sudden transformation to the tapestried chamber was quite enchanting, and also the last scene - the burning of the inquisition. Mr. John Gregg was announced in the programme, but was absent in the flesh. The entertainment concluded with the laughable farce of Bombastes Furioso, ably supported by Messrs. Walsh, Shearcroft, Fawcett, and Miss Wernham.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gregg (vocalist); Charles Walsh (actor, vocalist); Edwin Shearcroft (actor); Fanny Wernham (actor); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)

"NEWS FROM THE DIGGINGS BENDIGO, July 3rd (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", The Banner [Melbourne, VIC] (7 July 1854), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179813902 

. . . The last licensing day there were seven magistrates, besides the Police Magistrate, on the bench . . . Mr. Charles Walsh applied to be allowed, in connection with Mr. George Fawcett, to represent farces, &c., in the saloon of the Criterion Hotel, three nights every week. The plea urged for this was the retention of the company until the completion of the new theatre. After some discussion permission was granted.

ASSOCIATIONS: Criterion Theatre (Bendigo venue)

"THE THEATRE [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] Sandhurst, October 9th, 1854", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 October 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798853 

On Wednesday last Mr. Coleman took his benefit at the Princess's, when there was a very good house. He personated Claude Melnotte, and so far as the reading went he acquitted himself admirably. On Saturday Mr. Fawcett had a full house: the performances went off well. The theatre is closed for the present.

ASSOCIATIONS: Barned Jullien Coleman (actor, manager)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (13 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633927 

CASTLEMAINE. SHORTLY WILL BE PRODUCED -
MR. FAWCETT'S HIGH PRESSURE TRIP From England to the Australian colonies; illustrated by his
DIORAMIC & VOCAL SKETCH BOOK and
MR. RAMSAY'S GALLERY OF POLYPHONIC PORTRAITS.
This Entertainment is Colonial, and has been universally greeted by crowded houses and thunders of applause.
The Diorama and Decorations are painted by Mr. Fawcett, of Her Majesty's Theatre, London, and are pronounced hitherto unequalled in the Colonies.
The Music arranged by M. E. Salaman.
Mr. Ramsay will introduce his unequalled Bravura and Imitations, which he has given in every theatre in London, with unbounded success.
The Entertainment concludes with "Notes on the Russian War," introducing two grand Panoramas of Cronstadt from a balloon, and the Bombardment of Sebastopol by night.
- For particulars see programmes.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Ramsay (polyphonist); Edward Salamon (pianist);
see also [News], Mount Alexander Mail (6 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631137 

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (16 February 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048871 

COLEMAN'S NEW CRITERION THEATRE.
MR. HENRY COLEMAN has the honor to announce to his esteemed patrons, the lovers of the drama, and the public generally, that, after unparallelled exertions, his arrangements are at length completed, and the New Theatre will be Opened on or about the 26th inst. . . .
The scenic arrangements will be entirely at the direction of Mr. George Fawcett, a gentleman whose talents are well known to the Bendigo public. His pencil has been for some time unremittingly employed in the production of scenic compositions, which, for intrinsic beauty and artistic effect, will surpass any thing of the kind in Australia . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Coleman (actor, manager); Criterion Theatre (Bendigo venue)

"CRITERION THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (16 July 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88051441 

Mr. Fawcett takes his benefit this evening at the Criterion Theatre, and as he is an old Bendigo favorite and a gentleman who takes considerable pains to give satisfaction to the public, we feel satisfied that, weather permitting, the public will patronise him as he deserves. In many characters Mr. Fawcett's merits as an actor are certainly worthy of notice, and we believe it is chiefly to his exertions that we owe the excellent scenery of the theatre. The interesting drama and spectacle of the "Corsican Brothers" is to be produced this evening, and if got up in a proper manner, it will be a very interesting performance.

"THE DRAMA . . . MR. GEORGE FAWCETT'S BENEFIT", Bendigo Advertiser (25 May 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87999325 

The evening of Wednesday next, the 27th instant, is appointed to be the benefit of Mr. Fawcett. Although but a very young man, Mr. Fawcett has been longer before the public in this district than any other actor . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (29 January 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154838469 

At the Princess's the entertainments, last evening, consisted of "The Honeymoon," and the extravaganza, "The Invisible Prince." This evening the extravaganza will be preceded by the repetition of "Guy Mannering." Mr. G. Fawcett's clever burlesque of "Il Trovatore," will be produced for the first time on Monday.

ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"VICTORIA THEATRE", South Australian Weekly Chronicle [Adelaide, SA] (18 August 1860), 4 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90250821 

On Monday evening: the anticipations of "ye Adelaidieans" arrive at the period of realization; the great tragedian of the colonies, Mr. G. V. Brooke, positively appears at the old Victoria Theatre. We have been so many time led to expect a visit from this eminent gentleman, and so often have we been disappointed, that we had at length received rumours of such a possibility, as "too good news to be true;" the arrival by the Havilah, however, of Mr. Brooke's agent, Mr. Sanford Fawcett, at last dispelled all doubts, and what was previously very much a matter of improbability, is fast merging into the region of stubborn fact . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (31 July 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87901427 

The well-known fairy story of "Puss in Boots," done into stage form by Mr. Planche (with emendations and localisms, by Mr. G. Fawcett) was depicted and sung to a numerous audience at the Lyceum Theatre last evening. The wonderful Cat, boots, whiskers, tail and all, was hit off to a nicety by Mr. Fawcett, who entered con amore into the business of the scene, and by his unflagging humor drew from his audience frequent acknowledgments of his tact and talent. The Marquis of Carrabas - or, as Mr. Fawcett's version has it, Dandenong - found in Miss Julia Matthews a most charming successor, and one quite likely to sing away into the ever susceptible hearts of the princesses of nursery lore. From the many beautiful airs she introduced, we may single that of "Agnes, beauteous Flower," as having best shown the power and sweetness of her voice, as well as her proficiency as a musician. Two duets by this lady and Mr. Fawcett, came in for a very large share of applause, that of "The Two Cats" being as good a take off of the high flown style of Italian artistes as one might wish to see or hear. The scenery of the piece was good, a really well painted panorama, by Mr. Tannett, being introduced by "Pussy" in a running medley of tunes, which must have embraced nearly all the comic airs ever sung in burlesque. The whole of the views in the panorama are good; one a sketch of Fern Tree Gully, being limned with the hand of a faithful and intelligent copyist of nature. A young lady aspirant to histrionic fame made her first appearance as an actress on any stage. Miss Elsie Warden has once or twice figured at a concert here. Being, the fortunate possessor of a good voice and stage figure, she may, when she has shaken off the natural diffidence of a first appearance, by per severance and study, take some position in the profession she has chosen. In the first scene of the burlesque Mr. John Dunn stepped down to the footlights, and appealed to the audience to overlook any deficiencies he might exhibit during the piece on the score of his being laboring under a severe attack of bronchitis. While sympathising deeply with Mr. Dunn's affliction, we may remark it is the first time we have heard of bronchial disorders affecting the memory . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Mathews (actor, vocalist); Geraldine Elsie Warden (vocalist); John Benjamin Dunn (actor, vocalist); Benjamin Tannett (scenic artist); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

"DEATH OF MR. SANDORD FAWCETT", Bendigo Advertiser (15 September 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87898548 

Many in Sandhurst will doubtless remember Mr. Sandford Fawcett Rowe, and be sorry to hear of his somewhat sudden death at Hokitika. The Westland Times thus refers to the sad event: -
"Mr. Sandford Fawcett Rowe, who was both an artist and comedian of considerable merit, died very suddenly at a house in Hampden-street. Mr. Rowe, generally known in the profession as Sandy Fawcett, had been ailing for the last two or three days of cold, but his indisposition was not considered by those in immediate attendance upon him as likely to terminate fatally. The deceased is brother of George and Thomas Fawcett, the former of whom is on a starring engagement throughout England. His father is Mr. Rowe, the very eminent lithographic artist. There are very few in New Zealand or in Victoria who did not know 'Sandy Fawcett.' He was a clever, kindly, generous-hearted man, and one who did much more good for others whenever it lay in his power than he ever did to himself."
Mr. Fawcett and his brothers and father, it will be remembered were residents of Bendigo some years ago.

"TELEGRAPHIC . . . TOWNSVILLE. April 29", The Brisbane Courier (30 April 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1316494 

Tom Fawcett, the actor, died suddenly.

"MR. TOM FAWCETT", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (13 May 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244905318 

This well-known actor, we learn by telegraph from Sydney, died last week at Townsville. This gentleman, whose proper name is Rowe, will be remembered as holding a very good position on the stage at the time his brother, Mr. George Fawcett Rowe, was lessee of the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, in 1860, and after. He played a short season at the Polytechnic under the Count de la Chapelle in 1867; at the conclusion, accompanied by his wife (Miss Creed Royal), returned to Sydney, and for some time has been connected professionally with the Queensland circuit. His brother, Sandford Fawcett Rowe, died some time back in Hokitika.

"THEATRICALS", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (14 May 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65472099 

And so my old friend Tom Fawcett, the brother of gentlemanly Micawber Fawcett, has gone to the "long last sleep," and left a wife and child to mourn his loss. He had been playing lately at Townsville, but fortune seemed to turn her back on "poor Tom," and of late years it has been a hard, hard struggle for bread. He was a man of considerable educational acquirements - an actor of very great ability, and a jovial companion, possessing an endless budget of theatrical and sporting anecdotes. All I can say of him is, that he was a friend to every member of his profession, an enemy only to himself. May his failings fall lightly upon him, and "may he rest in peace!" . . . - CENSOR.

"George Fawcett Rowe Dead", The morning news [Savannah, GA, USA] (30 August 1889), 1

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86063034/1889-08-30/ed-1/seq-1 

NEW YORK, Aug. 29. - George Fawcett Rowe, playwright and actor, died tonight at the Glenham hotel.

"Actor, Playwright, Author", The Beatrice daily express [Beatrice, Nebraska, USA] (9 September 1889), 2

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84020107/1889-09-09/ed-1/seq-2 

George Fawcett Rowe, the actor and dramatist, who expired recently at the Glenham hotel, in New York, was born in Exeter, County Devon, England, about 1836 [sic]. His father was an English man and his mother a Spaniard, and the son inherited idiosyncrasies from both. When quite a child he wrote a play called "Alfred and the Cakes," and learned to sketch and paint from his mother. When a very young man he went to London and became a scene painter. From this he took to acting. In 1852 the Australian gold fever broke out and Mr. Rowe went there to seek his fortune. He painted and wrote and acted until he got a theatre at Melbourne and became a manager. During these years in Australia he translated and constructed over fifty plays. They were ephemeral affairs and soon passed out of existence. He made a tour of India, China and Peru and at last brought up in New York. In 1866 he opened at the Olympic theatre, on Broadway, under the management of Mrs. John Wood, and was successful. From this time forward he played frequently to American audiences with favor, but was especially good in Dickens characters. As Micawber and as Silas Wegg he did remarkably well, making considerable money out of the latter impersonation. He wrote a comedy called "Brass," which failed. Indeed most of his dramatic writings were failures. His "Geneva Cross" was a great success, but he was accused of taking it from the French. In his later days he was not in good circumstances, but his friends stood by him and helped him on.

ASSOCIATIONS: His mother, Philippa Curtis, was born in Spain, while her English father was serving in the peninsular war; he and his wife died, reportedly on the same day, c. 1811, and Philippa was brought up in the household of general James Kemmis and his widowed sister

"THE OLD AUSTRALIAN STAGE. Comedy and Burlesque. GEORGE FAWCETT (BY 'ESPIGADOR')", The Sunday Sun [Sydney, NSW] (16 September 1906), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231863092 

The actor known for about a quarter of a century to the British and American public as Fawcett Rowe had been introduced at least ten years previously to Australian players as George Fawcett. By that name it will be most convenient to speak of him in the course of these recollections. It may, however, be briefly remarked that the personal style and title which he assumed on the bills at the other end on both sides of the Atlantic were not coined in a theatrical mint. They were his own. George Fawcett Rowe was his full name. He was an actor of peculiar gifts, and though an Englishman by birth and breeding was in a professional sense distinctively an Australian product. The family had come to Victoria early in the fifties, like so many others whom the fame of the new Eldorado under the Southern Cross had attracted from the old country. They hailed from Devonshire, from somewhere near the historic city of Exeter. The father was an architect. Three of the sons, including George, established relations with the Victorian stage. Those of George were the most notable. He seems to have been first heard of in that connection at Bendigo . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Patricia Reynolds, "Rowe, George" and "Rowe, George Curtis", Australian dictionary of biography 6 (1976)

https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowe-george-curtis-4921 

George Curtis Fawcett Rowe, Geneanet

https://gw.geneanet.org/sandrahyde55?n=rowe&oc=&p=george+curtis+fawcett 

Thomas Wright Fawcett Rowe, Geneanet

https://gw.geneanet.org/sandrahyde55?n=rowe&oc=&p=thomas+wright+fawcett 

George Fawcett Rowe, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134805760/george-fawcett-rowe 

FAWCETT, Robert (Robert FAWCETT; Mr. R. FAWCETT; Mr. FAWCETT)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, singing instructor, auctioneer, commission agent

Born c. 1823; son of William FAWCETT (d. TAS, 1854)
Arrived Hobart, VDL (TAS), 2 May 1832 (per Cleopatra, from Dublin, 4 December 1831)
Married Isabella THOMPSON [sic] (1829-1868), Geelong, NSW (VIC), 8 March 1848
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 8 August 1855 (per Grafton, for Auckland)
Died Matakani, Auckland, New Zealand, 10 August 1861, aged "38" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Fawcett+d1861 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWCETT-Robert (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Arrivals per Cleopatra, Hobart Town, 2/4 May 1832; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:420623; CUS30/1/1 P97

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/420623 

Mr. and Mrs. William Fawcett and child

See also, [News], The Hobart Town Courier (5 May 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4199509 

Arrived on Wednesday the 2nd instant the brig Cleopatra, 269 tons, Capt. George Sweet, from Dublin 4th December . . . with 47 of the Chelsea pensioners, with their wives and families. The Cleopatra put into the Cape and landed 20 pensioners, intending to settle in that colony . . .

"MARRIED", Geelong Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (10 March 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91458622 

By Special License, by the Rev. A. Love, on Wednesday the 8th of March, Mr. Robert Fawcett of Geelong, to Isabella, daughter of Joseph Thomson, Esq., of Geelong, Engineer, &c.

"CHRISTMAS . . . A CHRISTMAS CAROL", Geelong Advertiser (26 December 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93133214 

An entertainment of a novel but really most delightful and interesting character, was afforded the inhabitants throughout the night preceding the morning of Christmas Day. Several young children attached to the Wesleyan Sabbath School, under the conduct of Mr. R. Fawcett, Mr. Howell, and one or two other gentlemen, formed together about twelve o'clock, and paraded several parts of the town, stopping at the doors of the clergymen's houses, the merchants' stores, and the dwellings of the shop-keepers, before which they sung a number of beautiful carols, selected purposely for the children for the occasion. The feeling produced in the minds of those who were fortunate enough to be so pleasingly disturbed from their slumbers, was one of the most holy nature; and when the pleasing echoes of the children's voices died away in the night breeze, as they walked on to enchant the awakened sleepers of some other part of the street, with the warbling of their beautiful little hymns, more than one voice and one heart as the window shut out all communion of sound, exclaimed, feelingly and sincerely, "God bless 'em - the little things."

ASSOCIATIONS: Christmas carol singing (general)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (12 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93139212 

. . . SATURDAY, AT 12 O'CLOCK.
PIANOFORTE. R. FAWCETT Will sell by public auction at the Exchange Mart,
on SATURDAY, the 14th inst., at 12 o'clock. PIANOFORTE. Terms at Sale . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (15 May 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93136747 

Geelong Juvenile Choral Society.
UNTIL further notice the members of the above Society will meet for practice at the house of the President, Yarra Street.
R. FAWCETT.

"VOCAL MUSIC", Geelong Advertiser (11 August 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93136236 

Our attention has been called to this subject by the advertisement of Mr. Clarke, who, it will be seen, is endeavoring to form classes to be taught on the Wilhelm method . . . Since penning the above, we have been informed by the President of the "Juvenile Choral Society," (Mr. Fawcett) that Mr. Clarke's services have been engaged to go through Wilhelm's course with them.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Clarke junior (instructor); Wilhem system (vocal training); Geelong Juvenile Choral Society (association)

"THE RISING GENERATION", Geelong Advertiser (1 November 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93138471 

. . . we cannot help expressing the gratification afforded us, in being permitted in the early part of this week, to be present at the performances of juvenile singing class, under the management of Mr. Fawcett. The class comprised children of both sexes, from six to fourteen years of age, some of whom have been under this gentleman's tuition only for a short period, yet the beauty of their singing, and the conjoint harmony of their voices was really surprising. On the night we were present one piece of sacred music was performed, the whole of the class taking part, with great proficiency: not a single wrong note was to be detected. Mr. Fawcett has the affection of the children, the thanks of their parents, and he feels that his labor is not mis-employed, nor his time ill-spent . . .

"THE SAX HORN BAND", Geelong Advertiser (6 December 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93134656 

On Tuesday evening last, we were kindly favored with an invitation by Mr. R. Fawcett, to a private concert by the Sax Horn Band, and we freely admit that music never so much charmed us as on that occasion - the harmonious strains were truly delicious. The pieces that we heard were exceedingly various in character and equally charming in the sostenuto and the staccato passages, but particularly in the latter, which were executed in a masterly style, and were as crisp as any fastidious ear could desire. We have no hesitation in giving the palm to Monsieur Sax's noble invention as the acme of perfection in Brass Instruments. The horn in appearance is exceedingly graceful, and appears to be a combination of the cornet-a-piston, and the French horn, it has three valves, but unlike the cornopean, each valve is open at the bottom, and the performers are under no necessity of carrying a parcel of crooks about with them as is necessary with that instrument; the Sax horn being capable of producing every semi-tone within its compass. The occasion of their visit was accidental - it appears that Mr. Clarke had engaged the Messrs. Hore and Sons to give a series of concerts, at Mack's Hotel, during the Regatta week, and as Mr. Elmes had expressed an intention of opposing Mr. Clarke's arrangements, the matter was dropped forthe present, but by the peculiar management of the Melbourne Post office, a letter which had been sent by the Friday's mail had not reached its destination on Monday night. We are informed that Mr. Clarke is making arrangements so that the public will shortly have an opportunity of hearing this truly novel and beautiful instrument.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Hore and family (sax horn players); Henry Elmes (theatre proprietor); Mack's Hotel (Geelong venue); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND THE JUVENILE CHORAL SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (24 December 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93133419 

On the night preceding Christmas day of last year, many of the inhabitants in the town and its neighborhood, were most unexpectedly aroused from their slumbers by the children composing the Juvenile Choral Class, singing and chanting before their doors and windows several very beautiful hymns and carols appropriate to the anniversary. Since that time the class has been strengthened by the addition of numbers, and their psalmody improved by continual practice under the tuition of Mr. Robert Fawcett, who, although actively and laboriously engaged in his daily business pursuits, has yet found time to promote the improvement of a large class of juvenile choristers, receiving no other advantage than the pleasure the self-imposed task in itself confers. It is the intention of Mr. Fawcett on the night preceding Christmas morning to accompany the children through the town, when they will stop before many of the principal houses, including those of the clergymen of the several denominations in Geelong, and the leading members of the different churches, and sing their Christmas Carols. If it were only for the sake old associations, there will be few who will regret the interval of a broken rest, filled with the harmony of children's voices commemorating an event which is never to be forgotten, "even unto the end of the world."

"JUVENILE CHORAL SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY", Geelong Advertiser (16 February 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93139888 

The anniversary of this very interesting little society of juveniles, was commemorated on Thursday. A tent had been erected on a beautiful spot near the Burial Ground, under which the children were entertained with abundance of good refreshments. Their appearance, as they marched from the town, the whole of the girls dressed in white, with satin sashes, was particularly pleasing, and attracted at admiring concourse of spectators to witness them form the order of procession in which they started. The booth erected, and the refreshments provided, were entirely at the expense of Mr. Robert Fawcett, a gentleman who has been almost solely instrumental in keeping the society together, and promoting its objects. Indeed, Mr. Fawcett not only personally attends at all the class meetings, which are held on his own premises, for the purpose of giving instructions to the pupils in Choral singing, but has, at different times, engaged, at his own cost, professional services. It was intended to have given a second entertainment to the children in the evening, at which a number of ladies and gentlemen were to have been present, but it was found that the hilarity of the morning and afternoon had completely knocked the "wee things" up, and in consequence it was found necessary to intimate to the intending visitors that a postponement had been found necessary. The re-union will take place on Wednesday evening next.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (20 March 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93138773 

FOR SALE. ONE HANDSOME FINE-TONED CABINET PIANOFORTE, made by BROADWOOD AND SONS.
Apply to R. FAWCETT, Auctioneer. Exchange Mart, March 16th, 1850.

ASSOCIATIONS: Broadwood pianos (general)

"INSOLVENT COURT. WEDNESDAY", Geelong Advertiser (7 August 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93136145 

In re Robert Fawcett; second meeting at 11 on Thursday.

See also, "INSOLVENT COURT. Wednesday, September 25. In the Insolvenev of Robert Fawcett, of Geelong", Geelong Advertiser (27 September 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91913739 

"GEELONG JUVENILE CHORAL SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (9 December 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91920196 

A special meeting of this interesting society was held on Friday evening last at the house of the President in Moorabool-street, when it was resolved to continue the practice adopted for the last two years, of singing select pieces of sacred music, before the houses of the principal inhabitants of the town and suburbs, on the mornings of Christmas and New Year's day next. We trust the inhabitants will be prepared to welcome this youthful band of choristers in the good old English style. We hear that several gentlemen of the town, have signified their intention of assisting the society with their vocal powers on the occasions mentioned, and have also kindly consented to assist at the intended oratorio in February

"DIED", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (7 June 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91933004 

At O'Brien's Bridge, Van Diemen's Land, on the 25th May, 1854, Mr. William Fawcett, father of R. Fawcett, auctioneer, of this town. The deceased was one of the few surviving heroes of the Peninsular war, having been present with his regiment (28th) in most of the battles fought on the Peninsula during the French Revolution, and was severely wounded at the siege of Badajoz and at Waterloo. Subsequently, he assisted in quelling the insurrection of the natives of the Island of Santa Maura, and was afterwards, for many years, stationed with his regiment in the Island of Corfu, the chief of the Ionian. Upon returning to his native land in 1830, he retired from the army in Buttevant, Ireland, and the following year emigrated, under the then existing regulations, with his family to Van Diemen's Land, and immediately received an appointment under the government of Colonel (now Sir George) Arthur, and remained in the service of his country until the final breaking up of the probation system . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Arthur (lieutenant governor)

"INSOLVENCY", The Banner [Melbourne, VIC] (11 July 1855), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179813988 

Robert Fawcett, of Geelong, auctioneer, has filed a schedule of insolvency. It appears, from his statement to the Court, that his assets amount to £1600 and his liabilities to £1441 31s. This insolvent ascribes his present position to vexatious litigation to which he has been subjected.

Names and descriptions of passengers per Grafton, from Melbourne, 8 August 1855, for Auckland, NZ; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2365B394-F7F0-11E9-AE98-F1D93D218B06?image=281 (DIGITISED)

Cabin . . . R. Fawcett / 32 / Farmer . . .

[Advertisement], Taranaki Herald (21 November 1855), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TH18551121.2.5.3 

EXCHANGE MART AND LAND OFFICE, BROUGHAM STREET, NEAR THE BEACH, NEW PLYMOUTH.
The Store lately occupied by John Lewthwaite, Esq.
R. FAWCETT, AUCTIONEER, LAND AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT,
RESPECTFULLY intimates that on the 1st January next, the above centrally situate premises will be opened for business as a General Auction Mart and Land Office.
Circulars, stating Terms, Conditions, and other particulars, will be distributed during the current year.
R. FAWCETT. Taranaki, Nov. 21st, 1855.

"MATAKANA", New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (18 September 1861), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18610918.2.12 

An Inquest was held hero by Mr. J. A. Brown, Coroner, on Wednesday the 11th instant, on view of the bodies of Thomas McDonald alias Boyce, and Robert Fawcett, two bushmen or woodcutters. It appears they were last seen alive on the night of Friday, the 23rd of August ultimo, at about 9 o'clock, when they were met by Mr. Greenwood, junr., and another in a dingy on the river proceeding homewards, having left Munro's Store about 8 o'clock. It was proved that they were both sober when they left the beach, and that they had a bottle of liquor with them when they were met by Dr. Greenwood. The bodies were not found until the 10th instant. Verdict returned was "Found Drowned."

"DIED", Geelong Advertiser (29 October 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150309064 

On the 16th August, 1861, at Matakani, Auckland Province, New Zealand, Mr. Robert Fawcett, late auctioneer of Geelong, son of the late Mr. Wm. Fawcett, Tasmania.

"DIED", Geelong Advertiser (23 November 1861), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149719149 

Fawcett - On the 16th of August, 1861, at Matakaui, Auckland, Province of New Zealand, Mr. Robert Fawcett, late of Geelong.

Bibliography and resources:

Robert Fawcett, WikiTree

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fawcett-465 

FAWCETT, Robert (Abdiel Luther RICKARDS; alias Robert FAWCETT; Mr. R. FAWCETT)

Actor, comic vocalist, theatrical manager, baker, master mariner

Born Newington, Surrey, England, 9 November 1824; son of George Henry RICKARDS and Mary BROWN
Married Julia WINTLE (1870), St. Peter Walworth, Surrey, England, 12 October 1847
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 27 April 1853 (per Elizabeth, from Bristol, 27 January)
Active Launceston and Hobart, TAS, 1854-55
Arrived Ballarat, VIC, by 1857
Died Prahran, VIC, 23 October 1886, aged "63"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Fawcett+Rickards+1824-1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWCETT-Robert-Rickards (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Births, 1824, Dr. Williams Library registry of non-conformist births; UK National Archives, RG4/4665

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/2972/images/40612_B0151980-00348?pId=1853227 (PAYWALL)

No. 4403 / Abdiel Luther Rickards, 4 Grosvenor Street, St. Mary Newington, Co. Surrey . . .
[son of] George Henry Rickards [and] Mary daughter of John & Hannah Brown . . . [born] 9th Nov'r 1824

1847, marriage solemnized at St. Peter's Church Walworth in the parish of St. Mary Newington in the county of Surrey; register 1837-53, page 86; London Metropolitan Archives, P92/PET1/032

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3152317:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 172 / 12th October 1847 / Abdiel Luther Rickards / of full age / Bachelor / Baker / East Street / [son of] George Henry Rickards / Accountant
Julia Wintle / [of full age] / Spinster / - / [East Street] / [daughter of] James Wintle (deceased) / Gentleman . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, St. Peter Walworth, Newington, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1567/433/47

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/788654:8860 (PAYWALL

[8 Upper Doctor St.] / Alfred Luther Ritchards [sic] / Head / Mar. / 26 / Agent to London & Provincial Medical Protection Society / [born] Surrey Newington
Julia / Wife / 27 / - / [born] Mid'x St. Lukes // Mary / Daur. / 3 months / [born] Surrey Lambeth

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Rickards alias Fawcett (baptised 18 December 1850; Mrs. Henry Charles Rose; died Ballarat, VIC, 1923)

Melbourne, VIC (from 17 April 1853):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Elizabeth, from Bristol, 20 December 1852 [27 January 1853], for Melbourne, 27 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=102 (DIGITISED)

. . . Richards Luther / 28 / Mariner // Julia / 29 // George H. / 4 // Mary / 2 // Clara S. / 11 months

Launceston, TAS (by 1854):

1854, births in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:996441; RGD33/1/32 no 660

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/996441 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-32/RGD33-1-32P304 (DIGITISED)

No. 4506 / 30 July [1854] / Maria Jane [daughter of] / Abdiel Luther Richards [sic] / [and] Julia Richards formerly Wintle / Master Mariner . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (3 February 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65719621 

CLARENCE THEATRE. - Grand Night Performance. -
For the Benefit of MR. JONES. Monday Evening, February 5th.
The performance will commence with a new nautical drama, entitled
"The Wild Woman of the Ocean," or the Haunted Hulk.
The Interlude will consist of
Favourite comic song - Mr. Fawcett.
Solo - "Cornet-a piston" - Mr. Harward.
Song - "Simon the Cellarer" - Mr. Hamilton.
New Dance - Miss Harward [sic, Mrs.].
Favorite Song (first time) - Mrs. Webster.
New Comic Song - Gentleman Amateur.
The whole to conclude with a laughable farce, entitled THE ROMP!!!
Boxes, 3s. - Pit, 1s. 6d. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William and Christiana Harward (musician and actor); Mr. Hamilton (vocalist); Charlotte Webster (actor, vocalist); Clarence Theatre (Launceston venue)

"MR. FAWCETT'S BENEFIT", The Cornwall Chronicle (7 February 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715865 

Mr. Fawcett takes a Benefit at the Clarence Theatre this evening. The programme he exhibits is very attractive, and as Mr. Fawcett has been during his connection with the Theatre, always industrious, and having procured the services of several gentlemen of great vocal talent, it is hoped his appeal will be liberally responded to.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (7 February 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715850 

ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. - Wednesday evening, February 7th.
For the benefit of MR. FAWCETT.
Mr. R. Fawcett, in announcing his First Benefit, begs most respectfully to assure his friend and inhabitants of Launceston, that no pains will be spared to render the evening's entertainment worthy of their patronage and support.
The performance will commence with the beautiful drama, in three acts, entitled Annette; or, the Maid and the Magpie.
Favorite Song, Mrs. Webster.
Dance "Highland Fling," Miss Harward
Comic Song "Georgy Barnwell," Mr. Murry
Mr. Fawcett will recite "BUCKS HAVE AT YOU ALL!!!"
Song "Old House at Home," Mrs. Moore.
Solo "Last Rose of Summer," Mr. Harward
Irish Comic Song "Darling ould Stick," Mr. O'Donohue.
Comic Song, Mr. Fawcett
Hornpipe - Miss Harward
Grand Scena, "Husband's Dream," Mr. Hamilton.
To terminate with the first and fifth acts of Shakspere's sublime tragedy of HAMLET.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. Fawcett
Ghost - Mr. H. J. Johnson.
Boxes 3s. Pit 1s. 6d, Doors open at half past seven, commence at eight o'clock.
DONT FORGET KATE'S YOUNG MAN.

"CLARENCE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 April 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65716480 

The "Serf; or Russian Despotism," which was produced for the benefit of Mr. Arabin was the chef d'oeuvre of the season. Mrs. Moore played the part of "Countess Olga" with great feeling, and was called before the curtain at the finale. Mr. Fawcett, the famous comic singer, played far superior to what was anticipated - he showed the Russian tyrant (Valadimir) up to its highest form . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Arabin (actor, manager); Mrs. Moore (actor)

[Advertisement], The Hobarton Mercury [TAS] (27 June 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3335858 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. C. HOLT . . .
Friday Evening, June 20th, 1855.
The performances will commence with the new and highly popular play entitled, INGOMAR, THE BARBARIAN . . .
Ingomar the Barbarian, Mr. Clarence Holt
Polydor, a wealthy merchant, Mr. Arabin
Lycon, a Fisherman, Mr. Fawcett . . .
Lessee, Mr. Watson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Clarance and Marie Holt (actors); Feltham Bold Watson (proprietor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

Ballarat and district, VIC (by 1857):

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (20 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66041016 

VICTORIA THEATRE . . . FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY; Another Nautical Treat.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE, MR. CHARLES YOUNG, as Hairy Halyard.
Re-appearance of MISS O'REILLY.
First and only night of the Splendid Nautical Drama of My Poll and my Partner Joe, OR, THE PRIDE OF BATTERSEA HARD . . .
Assistant Manager - Mr. R. Fawcett . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor); Miss O'Reilly (actor); Victoria Theatre (Ballarat venue)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (18 April 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199050359 

THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE. MONDAY, April 18th.
THE Manager is happy to announce to the Public, that an engagement has been effected, for Six Nights Only,
with the Celebrated Tragedian, MR. G. V. BROOKE, Supported by MISS ELLEN MORTYN, MISS KATE WARDE,
And an entire new Dramatic Company, numbering fourteen persons . . .
MONDAY Evening, April 18th, Will be presented Shakespeare's great tragedy, in five acts, of OTHELLO!
OTHELLO - Mr. G. V. BROOKE . . .
Roderigo - Mr. T. W. Fawcett . . .
Montano - Mr. R. Fawcett . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Ellen Mortyn (actor); Kate Warde (actor); Tom Fawcett (actor, unrelated); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (28 June 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154828582 

ELLEN MORTYN. TO GUSTAYUS VAUGHAN BROOKE, ESQ.
Dear Sir, We the undersigned Members of the Dramatic Company and Orchestra of the Theatre Royal, anxious to mark our respect for the Memory of the late Mrs. Charles George Mortyn (professionally known as Miss Ellen Mortyn) tender our gratuitous services for one night;
the receipts of such night to be appropriated for the benefit of the late Mrs. Mortyn's orphan children . . .
We are, dear Sir, Your obedient servants . . .
G. Coppin . . . R. Fawcett . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"News and Notes", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (29 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66055556 

Last night Charles Dickens' Christmas tale, entitled the "Cricket on the Hearth," was dramatised at the Charlie. Miss Albertine sustained the character of Dot, and oracularly demonstrated that American ladies can smoke a pipe with the most inveterate lovers of the weed, an incident which caused much mirth and elicited a burst of applause. Miss Melville, as Bertha, was rather effective, but the company generally seem to have paid very little attention to the rehearsal, as they were anything but well up in their parts. Mr. Fawcett made a respectable John Perribingle, but lacked spirit. The attendance was not very numerous.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Albertine (actor); Eliza Melville (actor); Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . PROVINCIAL . . . MARYBOROUGH", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (29 October 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201378811 

Miss Albertine and Mr. R. Fawcett appeared at the Golden Age on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

ASSOCIATIONS: Golden Age Concert Hall (Maryborough venue)

[Advertisement], The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera [VIC] (29 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280107336 

STURT'S CRESCENT CITY HOTEL, GLEN DHU REEF.
Tuesday, November 29th, 1859.
MISS ALBERTINE, The Celebrated American Actress, will give her
INIMITABLE ENTERTAINMENTS, Assisted by
MR. ROBERT FAWCETT, From the Theatre Royal, Melbourne.
Front Seats, 4s.; Back Seats, 2s.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (25 August 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433734 

BENEFIT OF R. FAWCETT, TEMPERANCE HALL, TO-NIGHT . . .
Mr. Robert Fawcett, who will give his friends in Geelong, a few hints touching their present prosperity and future prospects as "Billy Barlow" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Billy Barlow (song in character)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (26 August 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433765 

At the Temperance Hall, last evening, an entertainment was given for the benefit of Mr. R. Fawcett, an old Geelong favorite, who, it will be remembered was some years since connected with the Theatre Royal, when it was in existence. Mr. Fawcett has of late fallen into rather poor circumstances, owing to severe and continued sickness, and the benefit was designed for the purpose of giving him a slight start again in Geelong. Unfortunately, the weather was anything but favourable, but still there was a very good attendance, from two to three hundred persons being present. The entertainment partook largely of the comic element, in which Mr. Fawcett was particularly happy, some of his comic songs and sketches being remarkably good, and entitle him to a considerable degree of the designation of "the local Billy Barlow," which he has assumed for the nonce . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

[News], The Ballarat Star (25 September 1889), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209458428 

. . . Mr. George Fawcett, the boat-builder, who is at present engaged in overhauling the racing craft of the Ballarat City Rowing Club, is a son of the late Robert Fawcett, an actor well-known among Ballarat theatregoers about 25 years ago. When Mr. G. V. Brooke appeared on these goldfields, Mr. Fawcett, sen., was one of the strong company that supported him on the boards of the Charlie Napier Theatre, and subsequently he travelled with the celebrated tragedian through the Australian colonies. Robert Fawcett was a supporter of aquatics as well as a lover of the stage, and he gave his son George a thorough training in the art of yacht sailing and rowing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Henry Archer Rickards alias Fawcett (1848-1925, eldest son)

Burials, Melbourne, 1886; Victoria, Australia, Cemetery records and headstone transcriptions

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/146692:6130 (PAYWALL)

Erected by his children in memory of Robert FAWCETT died 23 Oct 1886 age 63 yrs

FAWL, Andrew (Andrew FAWL; ? FOWL; also A. FOWLE)

Musician, clarionet / clarinet player, bandsman, Band of the 12th Regiment

Born (with regiment) St. Peter's, Guernsey, 1822; son of Bryan FAWL (1786-1870) and Ann MULLIN
Enlisted Athlone, Roscommon, Ireland, 4 March 1837 (aged "15")
Arrived (with regiment) Melbourne, VIC, 18 October 1854 (per Camperdown, from Cork, 8 July)
Arrived (with regiment) Hobart, TAS, January 1856
Arrived (with regiment) Sydney, NSW, April 1858
Departed Sydney, NSW, c. late 1859
Discharged from regiment, Chatham, Kent, England, 29 May 1860
Arrived WA, 11 February 1861 (per Palmerston, from Portland, Dorset, 10 November 1860)
Died Liverpool, NSW, 8 December 1863, age "35"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Andrew+Fawl+1822-1863 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FAWL-Andrew (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 12th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Pay-list, 1st Battalion 12th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1855; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2972

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1591735864 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1172 / Fahey Edward / . . . Band . . .
1112 / Fawl Andrew / . . . Band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Fahey (bandsman)

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (4 July 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60402011

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MUSICAL FESTIVAL
On TUESDAY, July 19th, and THREE FOLLOWING DAYS, a series of
GRAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Will be held to celebrate the opening of the
HALL of the Sydney University in which the performances will take place . . .
CONDUCTOR - Mr. L. H. LAVENU . . .
The ORCHESTRA . . . 1st CLARINETTE - Mr. A. Fowle, 12th Regiment
2nd DITTO - Mr. E. Karn [sic], 12th Regiment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); Edward Kearns (clarinet); Sydney University Musical Festival (event)

Discharge, no. 1112, private Andrew Fawl, Sydney, NSW, 19 December 1859; UK National Archives, WO97/1425/075

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1425/075/001 (PAYWALL

HER MAJESTY'S 1st. Batt. 12th REGT. OF Infantry . . . Sydney 19th December 1859.
. . . Discharge of No. 1112, Private Andrew Fawl . . . by Trade a Laborer
was BORN in the Parish of St. Peter in or near the Town of St. Pierre in the Island of Guernsey
and was ATTESTED for the 12th Regiment of Foot at Athlone in the County of Roscommon on 4th March 1837 at the age of 15 years . . .
SERVICE . . . amounts to 19 years 303 days . . . during which . . . he served abroad 15 2/12 years, viz.- at the Mauritius - 9 11/12 years; in the Australian colonies - 5 3/12 years . . .
DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of being found unfit for further military service . . .
his general character and conduct have been good . . .
Private / 4th March 1837 / Under age // 4th March 1840 / of age . . .
Total Service to 30th June 1857 / 17 years / 119 days
Total Service from 1st July 1857 to 31 Dec. 1859 / 2 years / 184 days
Further service from 1st January 1860 to 29 May 1860 when finally discharged / 150 days / Total 20 years / 88 days
MEDICAL REPORT . . . suffering under attack of chronic rheumatism & being generally worn out . . . climate and length of service probably the cause of the disability . . .
Height - 6 ft 3/4 inches . . .

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVED", The Inquirer and Commercial News [Perth, WA] (20 February 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69136560 

13 . . . Same day - H. M. Transport Palmerston, 894 tons, J. Seagrove, master, from England. Passengers . . . 283 male convicts, 30 Pensioner-Guard . . .

Bibliography and resources:

"FAWL - Andrew 12th Regiment", Enrolled pensioner force WA

https://enrolledpensionerforcewa.org.au/epf-profiles/f/fawl-andrew-12th-regiment 

FEARN, Francis (Francis FEARN; Frank FEARN; F. FEARN; Mr. FEARN)

Amateur vocalist, actor, theatrical scene painter, theatre lessee, entertainent promoter, artist, miner

Born Honiton, Devon, England, 25 March 1834; baptised Honiton, 18 April 1834; son of Edward FEARN and Emily BOOTH
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 23 December 1852 (per Henry Gillespie, from Liverpool, 14 August)
Married (1) Emmeline Mary Hamilton DICKER (d. 1868), VIC, 1863
Married (2) Kate HARRINGTON (d. 1915), Tarnagulla, VIC, 28 March 1869
Died Bendigo, VIC, 23 December 1896, aged "61/62"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Francis+Fearn+1834-1896 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1487076 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FEARN-Francis (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Honiton in the county of Devon in the year 1834; register page 84; South West Heritage Trust

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBPRS/DEV/007119909/00087 (PAYWALL)

No. 662 / 1834 April 18 / Francis son of / Edward & Emily / Fearn / Honiton / Late Waiter At An Inn / . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Chapel Allerton, Yorkshire; UK National Archives, HO107/2316/94/3

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/12354368:8860 (DIGITISED)

Gledhow Hall / Thomas Benyon / Head / Magistrate, Flax spinner, employing 652 head . . .
Anne Williams Benyon / Wife / 36 . . .
Henry Collier / Servant / 36 / Butler . . .
Francis Fearn / Servant / 16 / Footman / [born] Somersetshire [sic] Honiton . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Henry Gillespie, from Liverpool, 14 August 1852, for Melbourne, 23 December 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FF8A68-F96C-11E9-AE98-392CC9D20830?image=181 (DIGITISED)

. . . Francis Fearn / Butler . . .

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (2 April 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87942772 

The performances at the Lyceum on Saturday night were the repetition of the drama of "The Will and the Way." Taking into consideration the limited number of the company, the piece in which nearly every character has some amount of importance attached to it - was most creditably sustained throughout. The scenes incidental to the drama also deserve to be specially mentioned for the way in which some of them have been painted by Mr. Fearn. The drama was followed by some excellent dancing by Madame Strebinger, which was doubly encored. The screaming farce of the "Omnibus" concluded the performances of the evening. We see that with the present week the engagement of the present company will terminate. Whether the management will see the propriety of making a re-engagement or not remains to be seen. At all events, if they do not, it will be some time before such an efficient and compaet little company can be brought together here.

ASSOCIATIONS: Therese Strebinger (dancer); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue); the company also included Edmund Holloway (actor); Dominick and Josephine Murray (Miss Fiddes, actors); and Joseph Chambers junior (dancer)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (28 July 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87945442 

THEATRE ROYAL (Late Shamrock.)
Lessen and Manager -Mr. Alex Henderson.
Stage Manager - Mr. J. R. Greville.
GRAND OPENING NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, SATURDAY, 28th JULY . . .
Herr Richter, leader of his band of solo performers;
Mr. J. Fry, (from Theatre Royal, and Princess', Melbourne) scenic artist;
Mr. W. Purnell, machinist; Mr. James, property man;
Mr. F. Fearn, box office keeper . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Henderson (proprietor); John Rodger Greville (actor, manager); Carl Richty [sic] (leader, violin); John Rawston Fry (scenic artist); Theatre Royal formerly Shamrock Theatre (Bendigo venue)

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (3 December 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87940187 

The performances yesterday evening were for the benefit of Mr. J. G. Seymour, a meritorious hard working member of the Lyceum Company. The character selected by him as the medium of displaying his abilities and ensuring the approbation of the public, was that of Miles na Coppaleen in the "Colleen Bawn." The audience was a very moderate one . . . As an interlude Mr. W. F. Fearn [sic] sang two ballads, "Sweetheart, Good Bye" and "Constance," eliciting plaudits from the audience, and Mr. Fowler boldly faced the spectators a second time, and successfully, with an Irish comic, song, "Kill or Cure," after a faux pas between himself and the musicians, at the first attempt.

ASSOCIATIONS: John George Seymour (Spiller, actor); John Alfred Fowler (vocalist, actor)

MUSIC: Good-bye, sweetheart, good-bye (Hatton); Constance (Linley)

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 February 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5790118 

FEARN. - On the 3rd inst., at Dunolly, aged twenty-two years, Emmeline Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. F. Fearn, District Survey Office, Dunolly, and eldest daughter of T. F. Hamilton Dicker, Esq., Melbourne, deeply lamented.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Frederick Dicker Hamilton (father in law)

"MARRIAGES", The Herald (3 April 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244916899 

FEARN - HARRINGTON. - On the 28th March, at Tarnagulla, by the Rev. J. M. Shanahan, Mr. F. Fearn, of the District Survey Office, Dunolly, to Miss Kate Harrington, of Sandhurst.

"CONCERT AND BALL AT BRIDGEWATER (FROM OUR INGLEWOOD CORRESPONDENT) Thursday, 26th July", Bendigo Advertiser (27 July 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88276076 

Last evening a concert and ball took place at Bridgewater, which may fairly be termed an immense succcss, indeed the most successful entertainment of the kind ever held in the district, the beneficiare being the Inglewood Hospital, an institution which Bridgewater people have always supported in a noble manner . . . Miss Kneblock tastefully sang "Barney O'Hea," after which Mr. F. Fearn, of Dunolly, gave "Rocked in the cradle of the deep," and he sang it well. "The last rose of summer" was given by Miss Macoboy, of Sandhurst, in a manner that brought down the house . . .

MUSIC: Rocked in the cradle of the deep (Knight)

"DEATH OF MR. FRANCIS FEARN. AN EVENTFUL CAREER", Bendigo Advertiser (24 December 1896), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88994786 

The news of the death of Mr. Francis Fearn, though not unexpected, will be received with widespread regret. He was not only an estimable and useful citizen, but an old and valued colonist. Mr. Fearn was of robust constitution, and usually blessed with the enjoyment of excellent health up to about six months ago, when he was seized with an affection in the lower part of the mouth. At first it was not thought that the disease was serious, but bad symptoms soon appeared, and at length cancer developed. Dr. Hinchcliff and many other medical gentlemen were called in, but they all pronounced the case as hopeless, and after a lingering and painful illness, borne with a fortitude and resignation characteristic of the patient's life, he passed away peacefully at a quarter past six o'clock last evening. The deceased was the youngest son of Edward Fearn, barrister-at-law, and was born on 25th March, 1835, at Honiton, in Devonshire, England, so that he was in his 67th year [sic, 62nd] at the time of his death. Mr. Fearn sailed from St. George's dock, Liverpool, in the Henry Gillespie (her maiden voyage) on 4th August, 1852, and arrived in Melbourne on Christmas Day of the same year, so that had he lived until to-morrow he would have been 44 years in the colony. For some months he was engaged as a clerk in a merchant's house in Melbourne, and subsequently was scenic artist at the Princess' Theatre, Melbourne, in conjunction with Mr. John Hennings. Later on Mr. Fearn tried his fortune on the diggings, and visited in turn Redbank, Tamagulla and other places. Eventually he found his way to Bendigo, and in the early days of the old Lyceum Theatre and Theatre Royal was scenic painter. Leaving Bendigo, he returned to Tarnagulla, where he remained for six years. For a time he was lessee of the Theatre Royal there, and carried it on successfully. On the rush breaking out at Llanelly he proceeded there, and opened a store and public house. Like many other alluvial mining towns, the place declined, and Mr. Fearn removed to Redbank, thence to Landsborough. On leaving the latter place in 1863 he was tendered a complimentary banquet, which was managed by the most influential residents of the place. Mr. Fearn then found his way to Dunolly, where, on 30th October, 1871, he was appointed land officer, which position he held for 10 years, resigning it on "Black Wednesday." He then took the Railway hotel, Dunolly, and later on became proprietor of the Camp hotel at the same place. During his residence in Dunolly he was not only a prominent man in public affairs, but the promoter and manager of innumerable entertainments for laudable objects. In the course of 15 years he was thus instrumental in raising no less than £236 12s 7d for the Dunolly Hospital, exclusive of the efforts of various clubs with which he was identified. The proceeds of these latter entertainments would have more than doubled the amount above mentioned. He also was the founder of the Dunolly Free Library, and besides occupying a seat in the Dunolly Borough Council for some years was a member of the Dunolly Board of Advice. He was elected life governor of the Dunolly Hospital and Dunolly Free Library in recognition of his valuable services. From Dunolly (after being presented with a gold watch and chain and an illuminated address on behalf of the people in December, 1870, by Mr. James Bell, M.L.C.) he went to St. Arnaud and became lessee of the railway refreshment rooms on the occasion of the opening of the railway to that place. Several years later he took the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle hotel, St. Arnaud, and about 12 years ago he returned to Bendigo, where he has remained ever since, carrying on the business of an artist. His artistic ability in the preparation of illuminated addresses is too well known to require comment. Mr. Fearn was the first to introduce fish to the Tarnagulla and Dunolly reservoirs, for which he was publicly thanked by the councils interested. He was possessed of considerable literary ability. His "Chronicles of the Golden City," which appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser in June, 1890, will long be remembered as clever and unique productions from a capable pen. He also contributed to various papers under the noms de plume of "R. T. Mus Warde on his Tour" and "Josh Billings, Jewner." The deceased gentleman was of an affable and generous disposition, and was universally respected and esteemed. He leaves a widow and three grown-up sons, one being Mr. H. Fearn, inspector of the tramways, and another, Mr. F. Fearn, clerk at the Town Hall. The funeral takes place at 3.30 p.m., to-day to the Bendigo Cemetery.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hennings (scenic artist); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue);
see also " OBITUARY", The Bendigo Independent (24 December 1896), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184011092 

And "POOR Frank Fearn . . .", Table Talk [Melbourne, VIC] (8 January 1897), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145933039 

FEATHERS, Henry (Henry FEATHERS)

Musician, Pandean musician, panpipes player, convict

Born London, England, c. 1798
Tried Old Bailey, London, England, 17 June 1818 (life)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 December 1818 (convict per Hadlow)
Conditional pardon, Sydney, NSW, 15 March 1845

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FEATHERS-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Taylor (Pandean musician); ? Michael Donovan (musician, Pandean piper)

Documentation:

Trial of Henry Taylor and Henry Feathers, 17 June 1818; Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18180617-77 

956. HENRY TAYLOR, JOHN HOLLAND, HENRY FEATHERS, and JOHN GLOVER, were indicted for stealing, on the 27th of May, one handkerchief, value 5s., the goods of a certain person unknown, from his person . . . TAYLOR - GUILTY. Aged 18. HOLLAND - GUILTY. Aged 22. FEATHERS - GUILTY. Aged 18. GLOVER - GUILTY. Aged 20. Transported for Life.

Convict indents, arrivals per Hadlow, 24 December 1818; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/56440:2024 (PAYWALL - Feathers)

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/56440:2024 (PAYWALL - Taylor)

Henry Taylor / 17th June 1818 / Life / Musician (Pandean) / 23 / 5 ft 4 1/2 in . . .

Henry Feathers / 17th June 1818 / Life / Musician (Pandean) / 20 / 5 ft 5 1/4 in . . .

? "Sydney", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (23 January 1819), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2178500 

Monday last being the auspicious Day for celebrating the Anniversary of the Birth of Our revered and Gracious Queen, was observed as a Holiday throughout the Colony . . . In the evening a splendid Ball and Supper were given at Government House, which displayed all the beauty and grace of the Colony. At 11 o'clock the supper apartments were thrown open, and presented a splendid repast, at which about 170 Ladies and Gentlemen were entertained with all the elegant varieties of the season. Re-summoned to the sprightly dance by the novel and attractive sound of the Pandean Pipes, whose shrill tones were mellowed by the softer cadences of flutes, claronets, and violins; the company returned to the Ball-room . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: For more on Pandean musicians, see chronicle entry The queen's birthday 1819 (event)

? Letter, Eliza Darling (Sydney, NSW), to her brother Edward Dumaresq, 9 March 1826; Allport Library, Hobart (ed. in Fletcher, Ralph Darling: a governor maligned, 210)

https://stors.tas.gov.au/AI/NS953-1-309

We are very gay, Dinner Parties on Tuesday and Fridays - on the evening of Friday Music - and on Tuesdays a Ball - two Quadrilles of twelve - Henry has found a Blind Fiddler and two men who play the Pandean Pipes. These he calls his Vagabonds.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Darling (wife of governor); Henry Dumaresq (her brother); probably Joe Love ("the celebrated blind fiddler"); perhaps the two Pandean pipers were Feathers and Taylor; another pandean piper in the colony was Michael Donovan

Conditional pardon, Henry Feathers, 15 March 1845; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/36520:1657 (PAYWALL)

Henry Feathers . Hadlow / 1818 / London / M.D. [?] & Musician . . . Year of Birth 1798 . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Henry Feathers, Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/searchAdv/biographical-report/10013745801 

Henry Feathers, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/feathers/henry/81701 

FELLINGER, Alexander Edward (Alexander Edward FELLINGER; Mr. FELLINGER)

Amateur musician, merchant, tobacconist

Born Naples, kingdom of Sicily (Italy), c. 1827/30
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, April 1853 (per Woodstock, from London, 7 December 1852, aged "25")
Naturalised Melbourne, 6 July 1854 (native of Naples, merchant, aged "27")
Married Elizabeth Esther PREISIG, VIC, 1854

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alexander+Edward+Fellinger (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FELLINGER-Alexander-Edward (shareable link to this entry)

FELLINGER, Gustave (Gustave Rudolph FELLINGER; Gustave FELLINGER; G. R. FELLINGER)

Musician, miner

Born c. 1835
Married Jane Emily Anne FARIS, Calcutta, Bengal, India, 27 October 1863
Active Kyneton, VIC, 1865
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 21 August 1866 (per True Briton, for London, aged "31")

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Gustave+Fellinger+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FELLINGER-Gustave (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

List of passengers per Woodstock, from London, 7 December 1852, for Port Phillip, 27 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=169 (DIGITISED)

Fellinger Alex'r / 25 / Gentleman / German
Prinz Geo'e / 30 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Boehler Henry / 26 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Flautwater Jos'h / 27 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Wymsley Chas / 27 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Elsasser Chas / 34 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Herrgath Fredk / 28 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Riegg Michael / 29 / [Gentleman] / [German] . . .
Reeman Randolphus / 29 / Musician / German . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Elsasser (musician); George Prinz (musician); Henry Boehler (musical amateur)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 May 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792490 

LAND TO BE LET for erecting tents in a dry and lofty situation, 300 yards from, the Benevolent Asylum, North Melbourne, and about ten minutes' walk from Williams or King streets.
Terms 5s. per week; apply to the proprietors, Messrs. Fellinger, Prinz, and Co., who live on the spot.

Index to naturalisation certificates, Alexander Edward Fellinger, 6 July 1854; Public Record Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5702:60711 (PAYWALL)

Alexander Edward Fellinger / Merchant / Melbourne /
Age (on date of naturalization) 27 / Native Place - Naples, Sicily
Date of Certificate - [6 July 1854]

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (21 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043285 

Deutscher Verein.
DIE woechentlichen Versammlungen finden jeden Dienstag Abendum 8 qlhr im Prince Albert Hotel Statt.
A. FELLINGER, Schriftfuehrer.

Liederkranz.
DIE woechcnuichen Versammlungen finden jeden Alitwoch Abendum 8 qlhr im Prince Albert Hotel, Statt.
A. FELLINGER, Schriftfuehrer.

ASSOCIATIONS: German Liederkranz Ballarat

"RECORD OF THE DAY. GERMAN ASSOCIATION IN VICTORIA", Adelaide Times [SA] (23 July 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207122877 

A meeting of Germans, which was very numerously attended, was held on the 13th inst., at the Prince Albert Hotel [Ballarat], Mr. Emil Pohl in the chair . . . The following gentlemen have been elected officers: - Mr. Emil Pohl, president; Emil Webber, vice-president; Alex Fellinger, secretary . . . The association then formed a literary and singing club, "Deutscher Leiderkranz," [sic] for promoting social life, and general benevolent purposes. - Age, 16th July.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emil Rudolph Weber (musician)

"DISTRICT POLICE COURT. Thursday, 25th August . . . CAUSE LIST", The Star (26 August 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66054929 

. . . G. Hardie v. G. Fellinger, £8 16s, balance on account of work; referred to arbitration . . .

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (20 August 1861), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154903092 

Alexander Edward Fellinger, of Ballaarat, tobacconist. Debts, £2365 15s 7d; assets, £1745; deficiency, £620 15s 7d. Causes: Depreciation in the value of property, and pressure of creditors.

Membership roll, The Ballarat Lodge, 1861, No. 1019; Museum of Freemasonry

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1213435:60620 (PAYWALL)

Date of joining 1861 Aug. 27 / Passing Sept. 24 / Fellinger / Alexander Edw'd / 31 / Ballarat / Tobacconist

"GEELONG INSOLVENT COURT MEETINGS. Thursday, 5th August . . . FIRST MEETINGS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (6 September 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150307836 

. . . Alexander Edward Fellinger, Ballarat. - No appearance . . .

Marriages, Calcutta, Bengal, India, 1863; India, Select marriages

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/402890:9901 (PAYWALL)

27 October 1863 / Gustave Rudolph Fellinger / Jane Emily Anne Faris

"KYNETON POLICE COURT. Wednesday, June 7, 1865 . . . SELLING BEER AFTER HOURS", Kyneton Guardian and Woodend and Malmsbury Chronicle [VIC] (10 June 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265245316 

Inspector of Shire Council v. Jane Murphy. Lavender opened the case, and called a witness named Gustave Fellinger, who said he was a musician, living at the Queen's Head Hotel. He stated that he was in Miss Murphy's house between 10 and 11 o'clock on the 31st May. There was dancing there. Had a glass of colonial ale, and treated some others. Paid for the drinks to a lady. Believe that lady to be defendant, but would not swear. Afterwards was turned out.
Mr. Boulton appeared for the defence, and examined witness, who denied being the worse of liquor at the time of the occurrences charged. Knew what he had been doing. It was more than three drinks that he had. Did not know whether he paid half-a-crown or shillings. Was told by some one at the Queen's Head Hotel that Mr. Lavender was the proper person to obtain redress for them.
Mr. Boulton opened the defence, and called Margaret Doyle, servant girl, living in High-street Kyneton, with Mrs. Riordan, who said that she was at Miss Murphy's house on the 31st May. Danced with the German. He afterwards treated her. She had some raspberry vinegar and water, and Fellinger said that he would have the same. It was a young man in the bar who supplied the drinks.
Cross-examined: Saw no beer served there that night. The drink that Fellinger has was the same as her own.
Edward Robbie, assistant to Miss Murphy, said that Fellinger, on the evening in question, came to the bar with Miss Doyle, and had a drink of raspberry vinegar for himself and her, both out of one bottle. He also had sixpenny worth of cigars, and gave witness half-a-crown, out of which witness gave him one shilling. There could be no beer served, as the ale cask had run out at six o'clock. There could be no beer served without witness having seen it.
The first witness, Fellinger, was recalled. He said that he saw Robbie serving in the bar. He did not serve him with any drink. He would not know the woman who served him. They were for giving him a large glass of ale, but he asked for a small one. After being turned out, witness went Queen's Head Hotel, and afterwards to the Junction Hotel.
Mr. Boulton said that he could produce further evidence, that there was no ale in the house, either butt or bottled.
The Bench dismissed the case, saying that they were not by any means satisfied with it.

"BOROUGH POLICE COURT. Monday, 5th June . . . FORFEITED BAIL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (6 June 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87932794 

Gustave Fellinger did not appear on his bail for L5, to answer to the charge of having been drunk, and his bail was declared forfeited.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (20 July 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112877385 

On Tuesday evening a party of about 40 gentlemen assembled at Jamison's Hotel, Daylesford, to bid "good-bye" to John Egan, Esq., of Corinella, who, after a residence in this district for a period of twelve years, has removed to Stratford Lodge, on the Coliban . . . Mr. Fellinger presided at the piano, and contributed much to the enjoyment of the evening by his performances . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per True Briton from Melbourne, 21 August 1866, for London; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/23A66645-F7F0-11E9-AE98-8513F2D7CA98?image=166 (DIGITISED)

. . . G. R. Fellinger / 31 / [Miner] / [Scotch] [sic] . . .

FELIX, Henry = Henry FRAHLIG

Clown, comedian, comic vocalist, Ashton's circus (c. 1851-56)

FENTON, Charles (Charles FENTON; Mr. FENTON)

Actor, comedian

Born England, c. 1791
Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by December 1833
Married Jane BENNETT, Launceston, VDL (TAS), 29 September 1834
Active Sydney, NSW, by July 1838
Died Darlinghurst, NSW, 21 October 1851, aged "60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Fenton+d1851 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FENTON-Charles (shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: Charles Fenton (convict per Arab, 1822; farmer, ? constable)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (24 December 1833), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201157818 

Theatricals. MRS. CAMERON begs to announce to the gentry and Inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that this evening, the 24th instant, has been fixed upon for opening the Theatre, on which occasion will be presented Kotzbue's celebrated play of THE STRANGER.
Baron Steinfort, Mrs. Taylor; Count Winterseen, Mr. Jordan.
The Stranger, Mr. Cameron; Peter, Mr. Lewis; Solomon, Mr. Jacobs.
Francis, Mr. Fenton; Tobias, Mr. Jacobs; Countes Winterseen, Mrs. Brown;
Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Cameron; Charlotte, Mrs. Taylor.
AFTER WHICH, A COMIC HORNPIPE by Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Cameron will sing the celebrated song of the "Swiss Toy Girl."
To conclude with the laughable farce of the MARRIED BACHELOR.
Sir Charles Courtall, Mr. Fenton; Sharpe, Mr. Jacobs;
Labroche, Mr. Jordan; John, Mr. Lewis;
Lady Courtall, Mrs. Brown; Grace, Mrs. Cameron.
Stage Manager, Mr. Taylor; Ballet Master, Mr. Lewis; Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Peck.
Tickets 6s. each; children under 12 years of age, 4s. (not transferable) issued from the bar of the Freemason's Tavern.
Doors open at half-past 6 o'Clock, performance to commence at 7 o'clock.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson and Cordelia Cameron (actors, managers); Maria and John Taylor (actor, vocalist; actor, manager); Richard Jordan (actor); John Lewis Jacobs (actor); Henry Lewis (dancer actor); George Peck (musician, leader); Theatre Freemasons Tavern (Hobart venue)

"THE THEATRE", The Austral-Asiatic Review [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (31 December 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232475903 

There is a new Era in Van Diemen's Land. Public amusements have opened upon us in as great variety as in so limited a population could be possibly expected . . . The proprietor is a Mr. Cameron, a gentleman of excellent family in Scotland - brought up and educated in a manner appropriate to his station in life. Mrs. Cameron is well remembered by many here when Miss Bouchiere, the Star of the Norwich - Bath - and Cheltenham Circuits. They came out purposely to establish a Theatre here . . . The Theatre is entirely miniature. It is constructed in the new room at the Freemason's Tavern . . . Mr. Cameron had been extremely fortunate . . . yet it was singularly advantageous to him that Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, both "regulars" from the London boards, should have arrived at the same time. Mr. Fenton also is an old London performer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Lathrop Murray (journalist, editor); if Fenton was indeed an "old London performer", as Marray reported, perhaps the Mr. Fenton who appeared at Drury Lane in 1827 and 1828; though a Fenton was also appearing there in October and November 1833, by which time our Fenton was almost in Hobart

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (2 May 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4185320 

We are happy to record the kindness shewn by the public to the actors on our little Hobart town Theatre, evinced in the crowded houses at the benefit of Messrs. Jordan and Fenton, on Saturday and Wednesday last. On the latter occasion [30 April], the part of Guy Ruthven in the "Inchcape Bell," was sustained by Mr. Spencer in so spirited a manner that it called forth the applause of the gratified audience on the delivery of almost every speech. This actor has only to continue attentive to his business to make him deservedly a favourite. A very full house is anticipated at the theatre on Saturday, to the benefit of that deservedly esteemed favourite Mr. Peck.

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Spencer (actor)

"THE THEATRE", The Independent [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (14 June 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233687498 

The most crowded and fashionable house which our little Theatre has had, was assembled last night to witness "The Wonder a Woman Keeps a Secret," and "The Married Bachelor." Upwards of two hundred persons were present, who for the most part were of the first respectability - indeed the appearance and orderly conduct of the audience - gave it more the features of a select Concert Party, than the assemblage of a Play House . . . Mr. Fenton was successful in "Colonel Britton" - his acting is good, but we think in his "Sir Charles Courtall," he does not sufficiently imitate the refined airs of the man of fashion . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre British Hotel (Launceston, with the Camerons' Hobart company as above)

[Advertisement], The Independent (27 September 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233687853 

THEATRE, LAUNCESTON. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. FENTON.
ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1834,
Will be presented, the favorite Comedy of THE HONEY MOON.
SEVERAL SONGS. TO CONCLUDE WITH THE FARCE OF The Mayor of Garratt . . .

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. John Launceston in the county of Cornwall in the year 1834; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:821209; RGD36/1/2 no 2594

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/821209 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD36-1-2$init=RGD36-1-2p149 (DIGITISED)

No. 264 / 259 / Charles Fenton / Free / of the Parish . . .
Jane Bennett / Free / of the Parish . . . married in this Church by Banns this [29 September 1834] . . .

"THEATRICALS", Launceston Advertiser (2 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84774163 

Mr. FENTON took his benefit at the Theatre on Tuesday night, and we were happy to see that he had a full, if not an overflowing house. Mr. Fenton has deserved the favour of the public equally as much as any actor at the Launceston Theatre, - ever available, perfect in his part, and evidently happy in the gratification of his auditors, Mr. FENTON has stamped himself an indispensable member of the colonial stage . . .

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (12 May 1835), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648203 

Mrs. Cameron's benefit was well attended last evening, and the performance went off remarkably well. Mr. Spencer, we observe, is to have his benefit to-morrow, and from the bill, we think, he may anticipates full house. By the bye, we are sorry to hear, that Mr. Fenton, one of the very best of the company, has left the stage; we should much like to know the cause, as Mr. Fenton was an actor well deserving the public patronage.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)

[News], Morning Star and Commercial Advertiser [Hobart Town, VCL (TAS)] (22 May 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232498845 

We understand that Mr. Deane is about opening the Theatre at the close of the present season, with a company on his own responsibility; and that Messrs. Fenton, Spencer, and Lee, and Mrs. Clarke are already engaged . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane (musician, proprietor, manager); Anne Remens Clarke (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (8 June 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232803062 

Royal Victoria Theatre.
First appearance of Mr. FENTON these four years, also of Mr. MUNYARD, from the Theatre Royal, Sydney . . .
on Monday Evening, June 11th, 1838, in the Romantic Legendary Drama, of THE JEWESS; OR, THE COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE.
Eleazar (the Jew of Constance), Mr. Fenton; Prince Leopold, Mr. Munyard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mark Munyard (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

Sydney, NSW (by August 1838):

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (24 August 1838) 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862187 

Royal Victoria Theatre. SPENCER'S BENEFIT.
ALBERT SPENCER has the honor of announcing to his Friends and the Public, that his
BENEFIT will take place on TUESDAY next, the 23th of August, 1838,
on which occasion he has selected for their entertainment Shakspeare's admired Tragedy of
KING LEAR, when he will, for the first time, attempt that arduous Character . . .
Duke of Cornwall - Mr. Fenton . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

Adelaide, SA (early 1840):

[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (29 February 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441239 

VICTORIA THEATRE. First Night of No Song No Supper; and Married and Buried at half price.
ON MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 2nd, 1840, Will be performed for the first time in this Colony, the Operatic farce of NO SONG NO SUPPER . . .
Lawyer Endless, Mr. Buckingham . . . George, Mr. Fenton . . . Margaretta, Mrs. Cameron . . .
G. BUCKINGHAM, Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Buckingham (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue); Fenton played in the Adelaide company until April

Sydney, NSW (by September 1840):

[Advertisement], Commercial Journal and Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (30 September 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226456056 

Royal Victoria Theatre. FOR THE JOINT BENEFIT OF RILEY & FENTON.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1840 . . . under the patronage of the AUSTRALIAN CRICKET CLUB . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Riley (actor)

"Theatricals", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (20 January 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2555558 

Our old and deserving favorite Fenton, took his benefit last Monday night, at the Theatre, in co-partnership with Peat, and we are pleased to say, had a very good house. We have always been partial to Fenton, from the decent manner in which he goes through the most of his parts, whilst some of his characteristic old men are really inimitable. The play of the "Last Stake" was well got up and acted. After the piece, Fenton sang a comic song, for the amusement of his friends. We know well, and so does all Sydney, that Fenton cannot sing, but it was for the novelty of the thing, and to please his patrons, in which he happily succeeded, being loudly encored . . .

"NEW INSOLVENT", Morning Chronicle (9 May 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31747989 

May 6 - Charles Fenton, comedian, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney. Debts, £22 17s. 2d.; personal property, £7 12s 6d. Balance deficiency, £15 4s. 8d. Hutchinson Bell, Official Assignee.

Letter, from Charles Fenton, Sydney, 13 December 1848, to the Mayor of Sydney; City of Sydney Archives

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/245099358 

https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1082635 (DIGITISED)

No. 192 Castlereagh Street / 13 Dec'r 1848.
To the Right Worshipful the Mayor
Worshipful Sir / -
you will please pardon the liberty of my addressing you, when I inform you that necessity compels me to do so; the proprietors of the Victoria Theatre, of which I was a member for twelve years, have kindly gave me the use of the Theatre gratis, for a farewell benefit to take place on Thursday night the 21st December instant, and the whole of the strength of the company have also kindly volunteered their united services, the manager being now engaged in selecting the best pieces [2] for the occasion, and it also being the last night of the season, I have been induced at the request of a number of my friends to solicit the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors, which will be the means of my having a good house, my great object of my personal solicitation is owing to my having lost the use of one of my sides, also my speech, I had no trade or calling but my Profession as an actor, which I am for ever totally deprived of taking any part in, and as the Proprietors and the Company have kindly contributed to the support of myself and family, in consequence of my long and [3] faithful services, singe my misfortune they have concluded upon giving me a benefit, in order to enable my dear wife who has also been confined on a Bed of Sickness for the last six weeks, to enter into some line of life to support me in my old days, together with my three helpless children, I therefore trust your worship will grant me the request I so earnestly crave, which will bestow a blessing on my self and family, which time can never erase from my memory; as the Bills are in the course of being printed, may I beg your worship's reply as soon as possibly, in order that I may have my Patronage inserted in the Bills,
and much oblige, Worshipful Sir, your very Humble and most obedient Serv't,
Charles Fenton.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 December 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12903209 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 21.
In consideration of Mr. Fenton having for many Years served in the Army, the performances will be under the immediate patronage of
THE HON MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD B. WYNYARD, COMMANDER OF THE FORCES.
By the kind permission of Colonel Bloomfield, the splendid Band of the 11th Regiment will be in attendance.
The whole proceeds of the evening will be given, without reservation, for the benefit of MR. FENTON.
The Manager (acting for Mr. Fenton) in making this appeal to the inhabitants of Sydney and its vicinity, begs to remind them of the many years that he energies have been devoted to their service, and of his present utter helplessness, arising from a visitation which no earthly power could avert.
The proprietors having kindly given him the use of the theatre, every member of the establishment (male and female) giving their gratuitous services on the occasion, the assistance of the public is respectfully solicited to enable him to place himself and a young helpless family above the reach of want.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 21, will be presented, for the first time these seven years,
the celebrated comedy of JOHN BULL; OR, AN ENGLISHMAN'S FIRE-SIDE.
After which, Pas de Deux, by the Misses E. and F. Griffiths.
Song, Madame Carandini. Pas de Deux, by Miss Hart and Signor Carandini.
To conclude with the popular farce of BOOTS AT THE SWAN.
Tickets to be had at the Box Office of the Theatre; and of Mr. Fenton, Castlereagh-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Buckley Wynyard (commander); Maria and Gerome Carandini (vocalist and dancer); Fanny and Emily Griffiths (dancers); Ada Hart (dancer); Band of the 11th Regiment (military)

"THE DRAMA", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (23 December 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59766029 

. . . On Thursday night the management very liberally gave the proceeds of the house to the veteran Fenton, who has been long afflicted by severe illness. The sympathy of the public for an old favourite was shown in a bumper. The cash arising from this will tend to relieve him from the pains of pecuniary embarrassment, if it do not from sickness . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 December 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12904906 

CHARLES FENTON, many years Comedian at the Royal Victoria Theatre,
feels proud in returning his most humble and grateful thanks to the Honorable the Commander of the Forces, Colonel Bloomfield, and the Officers of H.M. 1lth Regiment, for their kind and liberal patronage to an Old Veteran, and in that presentation is not unmindful of the unlimited kindness of the Proprietors and Professionals of the above Theatre, together with the fair ladies of Australia, and that of the Public generally.
This being his last appeal, he very respectfully and earnestly, in bidding them adieu, wishes them all a merry Christmas, and many happy returns of the season.
December 23.

"DIED", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 October 1851), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12931408 

At his late residence, Crown-street, on the 21st instant, after a long and painful illness, Charles Fenton, aged 60 years, many years connected with the Victoria Theatre, and much beloved and respected by all who knew him, leaving a wife and family to deplore their loss. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock.

Bibliography and resources:

Baptisms, Christ Church, Sydney, NSW, 1839-45; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/36011005802 

13 October 1839 / Born 19 September 1839 / Charles son of / Charles and Jane / Fenton / Dalton's Buildings, Parramatta Road / Overseer
25 September 1842 / Born 5 September 1842 / Elizabeth daughter of / Charles and Jane / Fenton / Exeter Place / Comedian
1 June 1845 / Born 5 May 1845 / William son of / Charles and Jane / Fenton / Castlereagh Street / Comedian

FERARI, Madame (Madame FERARI; ? FERRARI)

Vocalist

Announced Melbourne, VIC, and Sydney, NSW, October 1853 (but did not appear)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Madame+Ferari+vocalist+1853 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERARI-Madame (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Advertisements for Coleman Jacobs's farewell in Sydney in October 1853 announced the "Celebrated Vocalist from the Italian Opera in Paris - her first appearance in this country, who is expected from Melbourne daily". However, neither she nor fellow debutant, Ernesto Spagnoletti, appeared for the concert. While Spagnoletti did eventually make his Sydney debut, nothing more was heard of Ferari.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (15 October 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949602

ROYAL HOTEL - Grand Evening Concert Under distinguished patronage.
Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS (Pianist to H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester) begs respectfully to inform the Gentry, his pupils, and the public of Sydney,
that his FAREWELL CONCERT, will take place on TUESDAY the 25th October,
being positively his LAST APPEARANCE in Sydney, previous to his departure for India and England.
Mr. Jacobs has the pleasure of announcing that the following eminent artistes are already engaged -
Madame Ferari the celebrated vocalist from the Italian Opera Paris - her first appearance in this country, and is expected to arrive from Melbourne in a few days . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Coleman Jacobs (pianist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 October 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949839

ROYAL HOTEL . . . MR. COLEMAN JACOBS . . .
FAREWELL CONCERT . . . (this Day), 25th October . . .
PROGRAMME. Conductor and Pianist, Mr. Stanley.
PART I . . . Grand Scena, "La Gazza Ladra" (Rossini), Madame Ferrari (her first appearance) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Stanley ("conductor", piano accompanist)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS'S CONCERT", Illustrated Sydney News (29 October 1853), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63613617

This talented Pianist gave his farewell Concert, previous to his departure for India, on Tuesday evening, in the large room of the Royal Hotel. Owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the attendance was not so large as we anticipated - it being the last time the people of Sydney would have an opportunity of hearing this clever performer. The audience, however, was highly fashionable, and embraced the cognoscenti of the city. Considerable disapprobation was evinced when the non-arrival of Madame Ferari, and the indisposition of Signor Spagnoletti were announced. As disappointments of this nature have occurred rather frequently of late, we think it would be preferable were our future concert givers to abstain from announcing the engagement of artistes when their appearance is in the slightest degree doubtful; and we are certain that the appearance of a "star," unheralded in the programme, would detract nothing from the gratification of an audience . . .

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 October 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949863

. . . The published programme was somewhat disarranged by reason of the non-arrival from Melbourne of Madame Ferari, and the illness of Signor Spagnoletti, but every endeavour was made to atone for these drawbacks. Miss Flora Harris, in addition to the songs allotted to her, cheerfully aided to supply the omissions, and this assistance was cordially recognised . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ernesto Spagnoletti senior (vocalist)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS'S CONCERT", Empire (27 October 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61329134

. . . There was a very numerous and respectable auditory, who shewed more good humour under the disappointments they experienced than might have been expected. - In the first place, an apology was made for Madame Ferari who had not arrived from Melbourne, and afterwards for Signor Spagnoletti, who was said to be labouring under a severe indisposition . . .

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS'S CONCERT", Bell's Life in Sydney (29 October 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59757851

The Farewell Concert of this gentleman, from which so much was expected, created considerable disappointment amongst the many who patronised it. The great cards, Madame Ferari and Signor Spagnoletti, did not appear - the one not having reached Sydney, and the other being incapacitated by illness from attending. It is due to the other artistes to remark that they exerted themselves to the utmost to fill the unanticipated hiatus . . .

FEREDAY, Susan (Susan APTHORP; Mrs. John FEREDAY; Mrs. FEREDAY; FERADAY)

Amateur musician, vocalist, composer, visual artist

Born Gumley, Leicestershire, England, c. 1810/13; eldest surviving daughter of Frederick APTHORP (1778-1853) and Susan HUBBARD (d. 1865)
Married John FEREDAY (c. 1813-1871), Gumley, Leicestershire, England, 29 December 1836
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 17 February 1846 (per Aden, from England, 5 November 1845, via George Town, 13 February)
Died Sale, VIC, 21 October 1878, aged "63" (on headstone), aged "68" (on death record)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Susan+Apthorp+Fereday+d1878 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-485893 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FEREDAY-Susan (shareable link to this entry)

Susan Fereday, self-portrait, c. 1850; National Library of Australia

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19026576 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-135326302 (DIGITISED)

Summary:

The Tasmanian artist, Susan Fereday composed an unidentified song that was advertised for publication by Huxtable and Deakin in their anthology The Tasmanian lyre in 1854, but apparently not included in the finished series. The words of this lost song were written by a former Manchester philanthropist, William Atkinson Gardiner (d. 1855), who in 1851 brought out to Launceston, Tasmania:

at his own entire charge and expense, twelve young women, as a donation to the colony.

Susan was an active amateur musician, appearing as a vocal soloist for the Launceston Philharmonic Society in February 1856, in a duet composed by its director John Adams.

Documentation:

"MARRIAGES", The gentleman's magazine [London, England] (February 1837), 201

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=RWU3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA201 (DIGITISED)

[Dec. 29] . . . At Gumley, Leicestershire, the Rev. J. Fereday, to Susan, eldest dau. of the Rev. F. Apthorp.

"Hobart Town Shipping. ARRIVALS", The Britannia and Trades' Advocate [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (19 February 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226536084 

Same day [17] - Barque Aden, 422 tons, Waddle, master, from London, Nov. 5, from George Town, Feb. 13, 1846. Passengers - . . . Rev. J Fereday, Mrs. Fereday, and five children, and servant . . .

"ANNUAL COMMEMORATION. CHRIST'S COLLEGE", The Courier (26 December 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2241469

The annual commemoration of the foundation of Christ's College was celebrated on Thursday, the 14th instant . . . At eleven o'clock the Chapel-service commenced . . . After Chapel His Lordship the Bishop was followed by the Warden and Fellows and the company into the school-room, which was to be the scene of the business-transactions of the day . . . After lunch the visitors sauntered over the grounds or repaired to the concert-room, where a small musical entertainment wound up the festivities of the day. Mrs. Fereday had kindly volunteered her services, and contributed in no small measure to the gratification of the audience and the success of this finale to the day's amusements . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Russell Nixon (bishop); Christ College (Hobart institution)

"LAUNCESTON PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (28 February 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36296537

On Tuesday evening [26 February] the second quarterly rehearsal of the above society took place in the Cornwall Assembly Rooms . . . To spare Mr. Adams, who was evidently suffering from ill health, Mr. Marriott explained to the company that the exercises which were about to be sung were of an elementary character . . . The first duet sung was taken from an old pastoral, much admired by Charles Lamb, who recommended it to Vincent Novello as a suitable subject on which to exercise his musical genius. It represented a dialogue held by Paris and Oenone on Mount Ida. The duet was opened by Mrs. Fereday with much taste, the second part being well taken up by Mrs. Hamilton, and the chorus effectively sustained by the society. It was much applauded, and when Mr. Marriott announced that the music to which they had listened was not Novello's composition, but was written by their conductor, Mr. Adams, renewed plaudits testified the company's appreciation of Mr. Adam's musical talents . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Adams (conductor, composer); Arthur John Marriott (conductor); Mrs. Hamilton (vocalist); Launceston Philharmonic Society (association); Cornwall Assembly Rooms (Launceston venue)

"TOWN TALK AND TABLE CHAT", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (2 April 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65731065 

Never within the recollection of that mythical and oft' quoted individual the oldest inhabitant, was there a greater treat offered to the music loving citizens of Launceston, than was the soiree of the Philharmonic Society on Thursday evening last [31 March], at the Cornwall Assembly Rooms . . . The arrangements were most ably conducted by Mr. A. J. Marriott, whose musical proficiency is well known and highly appreciated. In speaking of the special performances we are at a loss to find words to describe the thorough excellence of the music tendered by Miss Chambers and Mrs. Fereday. The former lady, gifted with a power of song probably possessed by few in the world, of a rich mellow tone, yet extraordinary compass carolled the delightful music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Rossini, completely enthralling her hearers. Nor was Mrs. Fereday less successful, she sang one of the most delightful solos it was ever our delight or privilege to listen to. The duetts by these two ladies were marked as well by the delightful sweetness with which they were rendered, as by the elegant and scientific precision of execution . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Chambers (vocalist)

"George Town", The Cornwall Chronicle (17 July 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72182802

The second of our series of Penny Readings took place here on Friday evening last, in the public schoolroom . . . Song - Mrs. Fereday . . . Glee - Mrs. Fereday and Messrs. Henry . . .

"George Town (From our own Correspondent)", The Cornwall Chronicle (31 July 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72184235 

It is scarcely necessary to announce that the weather has been very inclement down here for some time past, except to place that fact on record. The third of our series of Penny Readings took place on Friday last [26 July]. The programme contained a great variety of pieces, to suit the variety of taste embodied in a large audience comprising all ages. In proof of this, I subjoin a copy of the PROGRAMME . . .
Piano - Lucrezia Borgia - Miss Goodwin.
Reading - Hood's Haunted House - Rev. J. Fereday.
Song - By the sad sea wares - Mrs. Fereday.
Reading - The Tuggs's at Ramsgate - Mr. J. Henry.
Duett - What are the wild waves saying - Mrs. Fereday and Mr. R. Henry . . .
Song - Lave us a lick of your hair - Mr. J. Heary.
Glee - The Wreath - Mrs. Fereday and Messrs. Henry . . .
Song - Home, sweet home - Mrs. Fereday . . .

MUSIC: By the sad sea waves (Benedict); What are the wild waves saying (Glover); Home sweet home (Bishop)

"George Town . . . POPULAR READING", The Cornwall Chronicle (28 August 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72181374 

Our fifth popular reading was given in the schoolroom on Friday . . .
Mrs. Fereday sung, "Why do I weep for thee." This elicited a general burst of applause . . .
Mrs. and Miss Fereday and the Messrs. Henry sung the beautiful quartette "Five times by the tapers light" . . .
Mrs. Fereday and Mr. J. Henry sung that beautiful duet "A voice from the waves" . . .

MUSIC: Why do I weep for thee (Wallace); A voice from the waves (Glover)

"George Town", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 January 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66466502

A Concert in Aid of the Funds for reshingling the church was given on Thursday evening, the 14th instant, at which there was a very large attendance of visitors and residents . . .
PROGRAMME AS FOLLOWS: - Part 1 . . .
Trio - "Hail, Smiling Morn" - Mrs. Fereday, Mrs. Giles, and Mr. Henry.
Duet - "List, Dearest, List" - Mrs. Fereday, and Mrs. Hodgson . . .
Duett - "What are the Wild Waves Saying" - Mrs. Fereday and Mr. Henry . . .
Part 2nd . . .
Quartette - "Here in cool grot." - Mrs. Fereday, Mrs. Hodgson, and Mr. Henry . . .
Duet - "Deh! Conte." - Mrs. Fereday and Mrs. Giles . . .
Solo - "The Skipper and his Dog." - Mrs. Fereday.
Trio - "Bragila." - Mrs. Fereday, Mrs. Giles, and Mr. Henry.
National Anthem.

"DEATH", Gippsland Times [Sale, VIC] (23 October 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62025538

FEREDAY. - On 21st October, at the Bank of Australasia, Sale, Susan, relict of the late Rev. John Fereday, A.M., Incumbent of Mary Magdalen Church, George Town, Tasmania.

Musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

Song (unidentified, 1854)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED; probably never published

[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (13 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242514

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Now Ready for Sale, THE DELACOURT BOUQUET . . .
To he followed in a few days by the TASMANIAN LYRE.
CONTENTS:
Lanarkshire Polka, by Miss Josephine Smith
Sylvan Dale Schottische, anonymous
Wivenhoe Quadrilles, by Arthur Hill
La Speranza Waltz, by Editor
Song. Words by W. A. Gardiner, Esq., music by Mrs. Feraday
Galop, by Miss Fraser.
Published by Huxtable and Deakin, and sold by Huxtable, Welch, and Fletcher, Hobart Town; and Watson, Launceston. Price 5s.

ASSOCIATIONS: The Tasmanian lyre (published collection); Henry Butler Stoney (editor); Huxtable and Deakin (musicsellers, booksellers, publishers); William Atkinson Gardiner (lyricist, d. 1855);
on Gardiner, see also "FEMALE EMIGRATION", Launceston Examiner (12 March 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36259824

Bibliography and resources:

"Fereday, Susan", biography, Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria, Australian National Herbarium

http://www.anbg.gov.au/biography/fereday-susan.html

(from Women of flowers, by Leonie Norton (2009), National Library of Australia)

"Susan Fereday", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/susan-fereday

FERGUSON, Mr. (Mr. FERGUSON; also Mr. FURGUSON [sic]; ? pseudonym)

Comic vocalist, dancer, delineator, ? black-face impersonator

Active Sydney, NSW, 1838-39

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Ferguson+vocalist+1838-39 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERGUSON-Mr (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

The American black-face vocalist and delineator (impersonator) Thomas D. Rice (1808-1860), in his famous role as Jim Crow, first came to the attention of the Sydney press in 1833, when this extract was reprinted from a New York paper:

When Mr. Rice came on to sing his celebrated song of "Jim Crow," they not only made him repeat it some twenty times, but hemmed him in so that he actually had no room to perform the little dancing or turning about appertaining to the song . . .

Rice introduced his character and song ("I come from ole Kentucky . . . I jump Jim Crow") to British audiences at the Surrey Theatre, London, in 1836. His performances were much commented on the London press (several reports copied in the colonial press during 1837).

A copy of the first British sheet music edition of the song was plausibly used by Ferguson for his first Sydney performances at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 28 August and 1 September 1838, and in the following fortnight when also sung by John Herman Selwyn Lee.

There had been an even earlier performance of the song at the new Theatre Royal, Hobart, on 15 January 1838.

In April 1838, retired captain John Piper entered a 5-year-old horse named Jim Crow in the Bathurst Races, and on the last Sunday of that month in Sydney the Band of the 50th Regiment reportedly played the tune at as it marched back to Barracks Square from the service in St. Philip's church.

There is no other record a Ferguson associated with Sydney theatre, or singing elsewhere, around this time, and the name was perhaps a stage alias of one of the regular company members or of a "gentleman amateur".

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (25 August 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2550411 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. SPENCER'S BENEFIT!!!
ALBERT SPENCER . . . his BENEFIT will take place on TUESDAY next, the 28th of August, 1838 . . .
he Performance will commence with Shakespeare's celebrated Tragedy, entitled KING LEAR,
. . . After which (for the first time in this Colony), Mr. Ferguson will sing the celebrated popular Comic Song, entitled "JIM CROW" . . .
T. SIMES, Acting Manager. J. LAZAR, Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Spencer (actor); Thomas Simes (actor, manager); John Lazar (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (30 August 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2551232 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . Saturday, 1st of Sept., 1838 . . .
FALCHON'S BENEFIT . . . RORY O'MORE . . . After which . . .
After which . . .Mr. JOSEPH SIMMONS will sing "The Old Woman and her Cats," for this Night only.
THE CELEBRATED SONG OF Jim Crow," by Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. FALCHON, will, by desire, sing "Paddy's Wedding" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Simmons (vocalist, actor); Arthur Falchon (vocalist, actor)

"THE VICTORIA", The Sydney Herald (12 September 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12862789 

. . . A mass of vulgar buffoonery and impiety, called "Jim Crow," has been sung several times, but we trust the managers will not allow the ears of decent people to be annoyed by it any more.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 November 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2551197 

. . . AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1839, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. BELMORE, MECHANIST, And positively the LAST NIGHT Of the Season . . .
an entire new PAMTOMIME . . . FAIY WHALE; OR, HARLEQUIN HEADSMAN . . .
All Round my Hat, (in character,) BY MR. FALCHON.
"The Original Jim Crow," BY MR. FERGUSON . . .

Musical source:

Jim Crow (song)

Jim Crow, the celebrated [REDACTED] song, sung by Mr. Rice with unbounded shouts of applause at the Royal Surrey Theatre (London: [?], n.d. [1836])

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/collection/017/114 (DIGITISED)

"PARTAKING OF A THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (5 October 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2214243 

The following is an account of a ludicrous scene which took place at the Bowery, on the night of the celebration of the evacuation . . . When Mr. Rice came on to sing his celebrated song of "Jim Crow," they not only made him repeat it some twenty times, but hemmed him in so that he actually had no room to perform the little dancing or turning about appertaining to the song . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Dartmouth Rice (vocalist); Rice made his New York debut as "Jim Crow" in November 1832, including performing in the Bowery Theatre on the annual celebration of Evacuation Day (25 November); he introduced the song and character to London, England, in 1836

For an Australian copy of the same London edition, as above, in an owner bound album of sheet music originally belonging, c. 1840, to Lillias Dowling, of Sydney and Bathurst; collection of Rouse Hill Farm and House, Museums of History NSW

https://archive.org/details/JimCrowImage40891/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

See also:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jim+Crow+song (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Bibliography and resources:

"RICE, THOMAS D.", in Brown's history of the American stage (New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, n.d. [1870]), 310

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Z9VZAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA310 (DIGITISED)

Matthew Stephens, "Songs and scandal uncovered: the Dowling music project", Sydney Living Museums (Historic Houses Trust of NSW), website

https://mhnsw.au/stories/general/songs-and-scandal-uncovered-dowling-music-project 

FERGUSON, Frederick (Frederick FERGUSON; F. FERGUSON)

Amateur musician, vocalist, organist, later professional musician

Born Launceston, TAS, 30 August 1852; son of John FERGUSON (c. 1798-1877) and Ann KIRK (c. 1812-1897)
Married Lilian Halliburton SALIER (1857-1926), Memorial Church, Hobart, TAS, 14 January 1885
Died Fremantle, WA, 24 July 1906

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Ferguson+1852-1906 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERGUSON-Frederick (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Births in the district of Launceston, 1852; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1109475; RGD33/1/24 no 3685

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1109475 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-24$init=RGD33-1-24-P056 (DIGITISED)

No. 3685 / 30 August / Frederick / Male / [son of] John Ferguson / Ann Ferguson formerly Kirk / Cooper . . . Elizabeth-street . . .

"Marriages", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (17 January 1885), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9099101 

FERGUSON - SALIER. - On January 14, at the Memorial Church, Hobart, by the Rev. Geo. Clarke, Frederick, youngest son of the late Jno. Ferguson, Launceston, to Lilian, daughter of Geo. Salier, Hobart.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Salier (father-in-law)

"CURRENT TOPICS . . . Death of Mr. Fred. Ferguson", Examiner [Launceston, TAS] (25 July 1906), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38096752 

Yesterday a cable was received conveying intelligence of the death at Fremantle of Mr. Frederick Ferguson, formerly of this city, and brother of Mr. J. C. Ferguson. The late Mr. Ferguson was the third surviving son of the late Mr. John Ferguson, and was born in Launceston and educated at Maxey's College. Upon leaving the latter place he entered the establishment of Messrs. Walch Bros., and then went to the Railway Department, where he remained for some years, gaining promotion until he filled an important position in the accountants' branch of the service. He was subsequently transferred as chief collector in the northern Taxes Office when the income tax first came into force, a position which he eventually resigned, then going to Melbourne. Some years ago he left Melbourne for West Australia, where he joined the Railway Department of that state. He also resigned that appointment and took up the practice of his profession as a musician and teacher of singing at Fremantle, where he became organist at the Church of England Cathedral. Mr. Ferguson was the possessor of a splendid baritone voice, which did good service in the Launceston Musical Union at a time when Miss (now Madame) Amy Sherwin was the principal soprano vocalist. He was frequently heard here on the concert platform, and was always sure of a cordial reception from the public. For some years he was also organist at time Church of the Holy Trinity. He married a daughter of the late Hon. Geo. Salier, of Hobart, who, with one son, survives him. The son is a clever boy of about 15, who has gained a scholarship in West Australia.

ASSOCIATIONS: Walch Brothers (musicsellers); Amy Sherwin (vocalist); Launceston Musical Union (organisation)

"OBITUARY", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (25 July 1906), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12800535 

A cable message was received from Fremantle to-day by Mr. J. C. Ferguson of this city announcing the death of his brother Frederick Ferguson. The deceased was formerly employed at Walch Bros., Launceston. He then entered the Railway Department and subsequently became Deputy Commissioner of Taxes at Launceston. He resigned his position in the Civil Service and went to Melbourne, thence he removed to West Australia, and joined the Railway Department there. After a time he became a professional musician and organist at one of the churches at Fremantle. Deceased was formerly organist at Holy Trinity Church, Launceston. He married the daughter of the late Hon. Geo. Salier, Hobart, by whom he has had one child (a son).

"DEATHS", Daily Telegraph [Launceston, TAS] (27 July 1906), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article151606961 

FERGUSON. - On the 24th of July, at Fremantle, W.A., Frederick Ferguson, third eon of the late John Ferguson, Launceston.

FERGUSON, James (James FERGUSON)

Amateur musician, vocalist, leader Launceston Sacred Harmonic Society, ? bandsman (Stanley Band), builder, publican, auctioneer

Born Motherwell, Scotland, c. 1800
Married Jane COOPER (d. 1850), Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 24 August 1823
Arrived VDL (TAS), c. 1831
Died Circular Head, TAS, 14 December 1866, aged "66"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Ferguson+c1800-1866 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERGUSON-James (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Marriages, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, 1823; Scotland, select marriages

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4239962:60144 (PAYWALL)

24 August 1823 / James Ferguson / Jane Cooper

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier [VDL (TAS)] (16 December 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4174031 

In the matter of the Insolvency of William Weir and James Ferguson of Launceston, in Van Diemen's Land, Builders and Co-partners . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (28 September 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65952546 

TRADESMEN'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
THE following Gentlemen form the Committee of this Society, to whom all applications for relief are to be made . . .
Mr. James Ferguson, York-street . . .

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (16 January 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84752492 

In the matter of the Insolvency of W. Weir and James Ferguson, late of Launceston, Builders . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (9 December 1840), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66021520 

Sacred Harmonic Society.
THE above having been formed for the performance of Sacred Music, beg respectfully to invite the attention of those who would feel interested in becoming members, either active or honorary. Any information may be obtained from
Mr. James Ferguson.
York-street, Launceston,
December 6th, 1840.

ASSOCIATIONS: Launceston Sacred Harmonic Society (organisation)

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (9 September 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84754057 

TO MR. JAMES FERGUSON, Late Leader of the Sacred Harmonic Society.
DEAR SIR. - We, the undersigned members of the Sacred Harmonic Society, cannot allow this opportunity to pass without expressing our sincere thanks for the very praiseworthy manner in which you have so long and so ably conducted this Society, combined with that uniform and steady conduct in promoting its growth and prosperity, and sincerely do we regret to receive your resignation, coming as it does from one whose interests have been bound up in its welfare.
Wishing you health and prosperity, We remain,
Sir, Your Obedient Servants,
A. Brain, George Peck,
James Robe, Thomas Brain,
John Tozer, Henry Gurr,
John Brain, James Bennell,
James Mitchel, James Fletcher,
Thomas Dowling, T. Stubbs,
T. Collyer.
Launceston, 7th Sept., 1841.

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LAUNCESTON SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.
Gentlemen, I beg to acknowledge the very handsome manner in which your feelings have been conveyed to me upon my retiring from the Sacred Harmonic Society, and I assure you you have my warmest well wishes as to the prosperity of your Society, which I make no doubt will prosper so long as you preserve unity amongst yourselves,
Gentlemen, I remain, Your's most sincerely,
JAMES FERGUSON. Launceston, 8th Sept., 1841.

[Advertisement], Launceston Courier (4 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84673870 

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION . . .
On the premises, in York-street, on THURSDAY next, the 7th October, at one o'clock,
THE whole of the Stock-in-trade, timber, tools, and other effects of Mr. James Ferguson, builder, who has retired from that business . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (7 January 1843), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66022207 

Sacred Harmonic Society.
THE members of this society are desirous of adding to their number performers, both vocal and instrumental, are therefore invited.
The society would draw the attention of the recently arrived emigrants to the pleasurable recreation which a connection with this society would open to them.
Application may be made to Mr. Ferguson, (leader), Charles-street.
Launceston, Dec 10.

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (18 November 1843), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36235214 

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
MR. JAMES JOHNSTONE, late of the Crown Inn, in Elizabeth-street, Launceston, begs to inform his numerous friends and the public in general, that he has removed to that commodious house, situate at the corner of Charles and York-streets, formerly occupied by Mr. Ferguson, and known as "The Caledonian Inn" . . .

"INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICE", Colonial Times (19 November 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8755653 

. . . A license to retail wines, spirits, &c., for the period ending 29th September in the year now next ensuing, (provided it be not forfeited before such day) has been granted to the undermentioned individuals respectively:
James Ferguson, The Stanley Commercial Hotel, Circular Head . . .

"CIRCULAR HEAD (From our own Correspondent) CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle (16 September 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72362736 

For some weeks' past, large posting bills have been displayed in the most conspicuous parts of Stanley and its vicinity, announcing that a grand Concert of vocal and instrumental music would be given on Tuesday evening, September 5th, 1865, in the Large Room, at Brebeny's, Freemasons' Hotel, on which occasion the Stanley Band would take a prominent part, and perform for the first time before a public audience. It was also announced that the Bandmaster (Mr. A. Clerke) would perform a variety of instrumental solo's, assisted by the following gentlemen as vocalists: Mr. James Ferguson, Mr. J. B. Ferguson, and Mr. H. Rooke.
The Concert took place accordingly, and on the doors being opened at the appointed time (8 o'clock), the room was in a few minutes crowded to excess. The Members of the Band were ushered to the platform by their Preceptor (Mr. A. Clerk), and they were received with rounds of applause. The performance was opened by the Band playing the first part of the "National Anthem." The programme of the evening was then proceeded with in the following order:

The "Stanley March," (composed by Mr. Clerke expressly for the occasion), by the Band; trio - "The Cypress Wreath," by Messrs. Ferguson, and Clerke; flute solo - "Selection of Scotch Melodies," by Mr. Clerke; song - "Juanita," by Mr. Clerke; duett - "What is life of love bereft," by Messrs. Ferguson; song - "Johnny Sands," by Mr. Clerke; song - "The Araby Maid," by Mr. J. B. Ferguson; song - The "Brave Old Oak," by Mr. James Ferguson; march - "King the Banjo," by the Band.

At this stage of the proceedings there was an interval of fifteen minutes, at the expiration of which, part 2nd. was commenced by the band playing a march; song - "Come where my love lies dreaming;" song - "Death of Nelson,' with trumpet accompaniment, by Mr. J. Ferguson; song - "Tight Little Island," by Mr. Clerke; saxhorn solo - selection of Irish melodies and "The Queen's Waltz," by Mr. Clerke; trio - "Canadian boat song," by Messrs. Ferguson and Clerke; march - "The Grenadiers," by the band; song - "Shells of Ocean," Mr. Clerke; clarionet solo - "Andiamo" (from Masaniello), Mr. Clerke; finale - "God save the Queen," by the band.

The programme having been completed, Mr. H. J. Emmett came forward and informed the audience that the performance of that evening would be repeated on the following Friday, to allow those an opportunity of attending who had unavoidably been excluded that evening, through lack of accommodation. The attendance on Friday evening was nearly equal to that of the previous Tuesday, and passed off with great eclat. The "Stanley Band" has not been more than three months under the tuition of Mr. Clerke, and the proficiency they have attained in so short a time is really astonishing. Mr. Clerke's qualifications as a teacher of instrumental and vocal music, as well as a composer, is too well known to need comment. Suffice it to say that the two concerts were a complete success, and the good folks of Stanley have been favored with a treat during the past week, which they little anticipated.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Broadfute Ferguson (c. 1829-1872, son of the above); Adam Clerke (musician, band master)

"General News", Launceston Examiner (23 September 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38662537 

The Stanley Band gave its first concert on the evening of 5th Sept. . . . Mr. Ferguson, sen., and Mr. J. B. Ferguson, kindly lent their aid and sang in their usual pleasing style . . .

"CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle (6 January 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72361286 

"COUNTRY INTELLIGENCE. CIRCULAR HEAD", Launceston Examiner (9 November 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36639601 

The Stanley Band have just completed a series of concerts, commencing on Monday, the 29th October, the 31st, and Friday, the 2nd instant, to full houses . . .
duet - Mr. Clerke and Mr. J. Ferguson . . .
song, Death of Nelson - Mr. J. Ferguson, jun. . . .
quartet, Let me Kiss him for his Mother - Messrs. Clerke, Ferguson, Brown, and Smith . . .
Second Evening . . . song, Cottage by the Sea - Mr. Ferguson . . .
song, Paddle your own Canoe - Mr. J. Ferguson . . .
song, Over the Wall - Mr. J. Ferguson . . .
Friday, Nov. 2 . . . song, Caledonia - Mr. Ferguson . . .
song, When other Lips - Mr. Ferguson . . .

1866, deaths in the district of Horton; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1153043; RGD35/1/35 no 269

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1153043 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-35/RGD35-1-35P92 (DIGITISED)

No. 221 / 269 / 14th December 1866 / James Ferguson / Male / 66 years / Auctioneer / Natural decay . . .

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner (27 December 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36640794 

FERGUSON - At his residence, Stanley, Circular Head, on the 14th December, 1866, Mr. James Ferguson, aged 66 years, late of Motherwell, Scotland, and a resident in Tasmania 35 years; deeply regretted.

[News], Launceston Examiner (27 December 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36640785 

Referring to the death of Mr. James Ferguson, which appears in our obituary of to-day, our Circular Head correspondent writes: - "We feel that a few passing words would hardly be considered sufficient; his loss to this community will create a blank that cannot be filled for many years to come. The lamented gentleman's undeviating attention to everything of a useful nature, together with the number of years he has been amongst us, cannot be readily forgotten. Mr. Ferguson conducted the services of the Presbyterian Church for eleven years and the Sunday school for the same period, besides weekly lectures; indeed it would be impossible to chronicle in detail his usefulness to the one or the other. The rising generation will have occasion to mourn his loss, and cannot but reflect that they have indeed lost a truly good and estimable teacher. The funeral was attended by nearly all in the place, his remains having been deposited near the grave of the late Mrs. Ferguson and other members of his family, at his property of Motherwill about 9 miles from the township. The Stanley band, under the leadership of Mr. Adam Clarke [Clerke], with which the late Mr. Ferguson was also connected, played the 100th psalm and the dead march of "Adeste Fidele" most effectively until the entrance of his remains at the church door, and again repeated the 100th psalm on leaving for the forest. The vessels in the harbor, also as a token of respect to the departed gentleman, hoisted the flags half mast high. All the places of business and shops were closed until the afternoon. The Rev. Howard E. Drew officiated, reading the burial service both at the church and grave in his usual impressive manner.

FERGUSSON, James (James FERGUSSON)

Printer, lithographer, engraver

Born Glasgow, Scotland, 4 April 1829 (date on grave); son of Peter FERGUSSON and Eliza HISLOP
Active Melbourne, VIC, by c. 1854
Married Henrietta HANSTEIN, VIC, 1854
Died Glenferrie, Malvern, VIC, 3 April 1888, aged "59"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Fergusson+1829-1888 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERGUSSON-James (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: James Stirling Campbell (business partner, 1854-55); John Mitchell (business partner), trading as Fergusson and Mitchell (firm)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-521970 (NLA peristent identifier - Fergusson and Mithcell)

Documentation:

"VICTORIAN EXHIBITION . . . THE LOWER AISLES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 October 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4799106 

. . . Here we see a large steam printing-press at work, and also the rotatory card-printer, the morticing, sewing, and numbering machines. Mr. Calvert, the well-known engraver, has a splendidly drawn picture of the Exhibition-building, and illustrates the art of engraving on wood to the visitor. Messrs. Campbell and Fergusson, who have a lithographic press stationed by the side of the great machine, also print before the eyes of the looker-on a view of the Exhibition, and the process is very attractive judging from the crowd which presses round the printer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Stirling Campbell (business partner); Victorian Exhibition 1854-55 (event); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Age (21 January 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154820817 

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
JAMES FERGUSSON, Lithographic & Copper Plate Printer & Engraver.
RESPECTFULLY intimates to his friends and customers that he has removed from his former offices, No. 30 Collins street, to more commodious premises on the opposite side of the street, immediately above Messrs. Kilpatrick, Jewellers, and next door to Easy and Co.'s Auction Rooms.
This increased accommodation will enable J. F. to give a larger scope to all the branches of his business, at the same time affording such facilities as will ensure expedition in the completion of Orders, and the strictest ECONOMY IN CHARGES.
N.B. - Awarded a Gold Medal at the Industrial Exhibition for the best specimen of Engraving.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7145412 

NOTICE. - JOHN MITCHELL, Engraver, late of 69 Collins street west, has This Day entered into PARTNERSHIP with JAMES FERGUSSON.
The business will in future be carried on under the firm of Fergusson and Mitchell, Engravers, Lithographers, and Copperplate Printers, 41 Collins-Street west.
NOTICE of PARTNERSHIP. - JAMES FERGUSSON, Engraver, has This Day admitted into PARTNERSHIP JOHN MITCHELL, late of 69 Collins-street west.
The business will in future be conducted, in all its various branches, under the firm of
Fergusson and Mitchell, Engravers, Lithographers, and Copperplate Printers, 41 Collins-street west.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Mitchell (business partner)

"DEATHS", The Herald (3 April 1888), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241421279 

FERGUSSON - Died at Glenferrie, Malvern, on the 3rd inst., James Fergusson, aged 59 years, of the firm of Fergusson and Mitchell.

"THE LATE MR. JAMES FERGUSSON", The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (7 April 1888), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107814424 

The death of another old identity has to be recorded this week, in the person of Mr. James Fergusson, of Fergusson and Mitchell, printers, Collins street west, who expired somewhat suddenly at his residence, Glenferrie road, Malvern, early on Tuesday morning. The late Mr. Fergusson, who was a native of Scotland, came to this country about the year 1856, and established himself in business as a printer and stationer, and by industry and application he succeeded in making his establishment well known . . . He is reputed to be a man of considerable wealth . . . He leaves a widow and several relatives.

Will and probate, James Fergusson, 1888; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4EE0B269-F1D4-11E9-AE98-F158D162455B?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/25CD8E59-F1DF-11E9-AE98-93DB6E7BEC23?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8DFBD2E0-F515-11E9-AE98-01912B1E6ABD?image=1 (DIGITISED)

Musical publications (selected to mid 1860s) (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

The corporation polka (Lewis, 1855)

The corporation polka by Miss B. D. Lewis, composer of the Mayor of Melbourne, dedicated to Mrs. Smith, lady of the right worshipful J. T. Smith, esq'r., Mayor of the City of Melbourne, on the occasion of his worship's Grand Fancy Dress Ball in the Exhibition Building, on the 31st October 1855 ([Melbourne]: Campbell & Fergusson, lithograph's, [1855])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/25004324 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-661626076 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Barbara Dommendet Lewis (composer); Ellen and John Thomas Smith (dedicatees)

Molly Asthore (Lavenu, 1859)

Molly Asthore by L. H. Lavenu, composed for and sung by Miss Catherine Hayes (Melbourne: McCulloch & Stewart, [1859]); cover: "Fergusson & Mitchell, lith."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5778299/version/6716450 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166524781 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: McCulloch and Stewart (publishers); Lewis Henry Lavenu (composer); Catherine Hayes (vocalist); from J. R. Clarke's posthumous Sydney edition (late 1859)

Advance Australia (Nelson, 1859)

Advance Australia, dedicated with permission to their excellencies, Sir W. Dennison [sic], K.C.B., and Sir H. Barkly, K.C.B., words by Eliza Postle, music by S. Nelson (Melbourne: McCulloch & Stewart, [1860]); cover: Fergusson & Mitchell, lithographers

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18973045 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165545727 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Denison (governor of NSW, dedicatee); Henry Barkly (governor of VIC, dedicatee); Eliza Postle (poet); Sidney Nelson (composer)

My ain dear Nell (Hume, 1859-60)

My ain dear Nell, a new Scottish ballad, written and composed by A. Hume (Melbourne: McCulloch & Stewart, [1859]); cover: "Lith. by Fergusson & Mitchell"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16850264/version/44312185 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-177532184 (DIGITISED)

My ain dear Nell, sung by Miss Emma Stanley & Mrs. Hancock, a new Scottish ballad written and composed by A. Hume, fourth edition (Melbourne: McCulloch & Stewart, [1860])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16850264/version/19777625 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166133437 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Stanley (vocalist)

The myrtle (Stuttaford, 1865)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[News], The Argus (10 August 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5780829 

A pretty musical brochure, "The Myrtle," the manuscript of which was favourably noticed in The Argus a few weeks ago for the charming sweetness and simplicity of its composition, is now placed within easy reach of the music loving portion of the public at a very moderate price, having been lithographed in excellent style by Messrs. Ferguson and Mitchell, and being procurable at all music sellers." The piece is dedicated by the composer, Madame Stuttaford, to her pupils.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford (composer); George Isaacs (poet, lyricist)

Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 262 (Campbell and Fergusson), 269-70 (James Fergusson), 270-73 (Fergusson and Mitchell)

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)

FERNANDEZ, Lucy (Lucy Knight FERNANDEZ; Mrs. George Frederick SMYTH; Mrs. SMYTH; Mrs. SMYTHE [sic])

Musician, pianist, teacher of piano, pupil of John Baptist Cramer and Ignaz Moscheles

Born London, England, 31 January 1809; baptised St. Pancras Old Church, 17 April 1809; daughter of John FERNANDEZ (c. 1774-1834) and Sarah CARTER
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 July 1839 (passenger per Ferguson, from the Downs, 29 March)
Married George SMYTH (c. 1803-1859), St. Philip's church, Sydney, NSW, 15 February 1840
Died East Melbourne, VIC, 2 January 1862

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lucy+Knight+Fernandez+Smyth+1809-1862 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERNANDEZ-Lucy (shareable link to this entry)

See also: https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Smyth+d1859 

Summary:

Lucy Knight Fernandez was a daughter of John Fernandez (c. 1775-1834) and Sarah Carter, who were, if the documentation is to believed, twice married, first at St. Mary's church, Portsea, on 30 November 1797, and second at St. Andrew's, Holborn, on 19 November 1803.

Her father served as an officer in the 53rd regiment, was a Waterloo veteran, seriously wounded at the battle at the Arapiles in July 1812, and, in the 1820s, an anti-slavery campaigner.

Lucy later advertised in Australia as a pupil of John Baptist Cramer and Ignaz Moscheles. There may have been a long-standing family connection with Cramer, who in 1808, the year before Lucy was born, dedicated to a Miss Fernandez his op. 39 set of Three sonatas "on Spanish and Welch airs".

Whether by coincidence or not, Lucy sailed for New South Wales on the same ship, the Ferguson, as Charles La Trobe and his family. She appears to have performed in public in Australia only between her arrival in Sydney in July 1839 and her marriage in February 1840. Her husband, George Smyth, a merchant trader and member of the Society of Friends, had arrived in the colony on the Amelia Thompson in October 1839.

In March 1841 and May 1842, Lucy gave birth to a daughter and son, both stillborn. George, who meanwhile had succumbed to the current financial troubles, was declared insolvent in September 1842, and in October and November their household furniture, including "A very superior brilliant-toned Pianoforte, by a very eminent maker", was auctioned off by the trustees.

In February 1844, having appealed to the governor, George Gipps, Lucy and George were appointed matron and storekeeper of the Female Factory at Parramatta. They remained in the post until the beginning of 1847, when they were dismissed for:

having permitted great irregularities to take place in the establishment, wholly at variance with the system of discipline necessary to be observed in one of the nature in question.

The dismissal again placed them in financial difficulty, and in April they were forced to auction their household furniture, including a phaeton and a square piano.

Lucy next advertised as a teacher of the pianoforte in May 1847, and in July announced the publication of:

EXERCISES AND STUDIES FOR THE PIANOFORTE, selected, arranged, and fingered expressly for the use of her pupils, by MRS. SMYTH. To be had at her residence, Wyatt's Cottages, Hyde Park.

Having recovered from a successful birth, she again advertised as a teacher in April 1849, only to announce that she and her husband were leaving for California in May.

She was back in Sydney, and resuming her profession, in March 1853. But in March 1853 she offered her piano for sale "in consequence of the owner removing to Melbourne", following George, who had already taken up a position there in an insurance company.

George died of paralysis in 1859, Lucy in 1862, and their son George in 1867. Their other two children, Leonora (Mrs. Dugald Little) and Peregrine both lived into the second decade of the next century. All except Peregrine, who died in NSW, were buried in the same plot in Melbourne General Cemetery

Documentation:

Register of baptisms, 1809, St. Pancras Old Church, London; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1624/31280_189580-00160 (PAYWALL)

[April] 17th / Lucy Knight daughter of John and Sarah Fernandez / [born] Jan'y 31st

"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (25 July 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2543778

From London same day [yesterday], the Ferguson, Captain Robertson, having left the Downs on the 9th March. Passengers, Charles Joseph La Trobe, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of Port Phillip, lady and child . . . Miss Fernandez . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (30 August 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12862846

Under the Distinguished Patronage of Lady Gipps, Lady Dowling, Lady O'Connell, Mrs. Deas Thomson, &c.
MISS FERNANDEZ, Pianist, Pupil of Cramer and Moscheles,
HAS the honour to announce that her Concert will take place in the Old Court House, on Thursday, September 19,
when she will be assisted by the principal musical talent in the Colony.
Particulars will be duly advertised. Tickets may be had of Miss Fernandez, at Mr. Simpson's, No. 1, Terry's Buildings, Pitt-street.
Sydney, 29th August, 1830.

ASSOCIATIONS (London teachers): John Baptist Cramer (pianist); Ignaz Moscheles (pianist, composer)

ASSOCIATIONS (Sydney): Elizabeth Gipps (patron); Harriet Dowling (patron); Mary O'Connell (patron); Anne Maria Thomson (patron); Old Court House (Sydney venue)

"CHIT CHAT", The Colonist [Sydney, NSW] (18 September 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31723729 

. . . Mr. and Mrs. Bushelle cleared £140 by their Concert at the Theatre. - Miss Fernandez gives a Concert on Friday at the Old Court House, and pays Mr. and Mrs. Bushelle £15 for their professional assistance. Miss Fernandez is a stranger; we hope the public will treat her liberally as she deserves. She has spared no expense in getting up this, her first Concert, and we understand she is a first rate pianist. [OMEGA]

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Eliza Bushelle (vocalists); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (20 September 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32165608 

UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF LADY GIPPS, LADY DOWLING, LADY O'CONNELL, MRS. DEAS THOMSON, &c., &c., &c.
MISS FERNANDEZ has the honor to announce that her CONCERT will take place in the OLD COURT HOUSE,
THIS EVENING, the 20th September, when she will be assisted by MONSIEUR and MADAME GAUTROT,
MR. and MRS. BUSHELLE, and a most efficient Orchestra.
Tickets to be had of Miss Fernandez, at Mrs. Simpson's, 1, Terry's Buidings, Pitt-street North. The Concert will commence at Eight o'Clock.
PROGRAMME.
1ST. PART.
OVERTURE - "Fair Maid of Perth."
1 - "Care Zitelle," Florio, Duet - Madame Gautrot and Mrs. Bushelle.
2 - "Hours of Rapture," Lee, Song - Mrs. Bushelle.
3 - "Rondo," Pianoforte, with quartet accompaniaments - Moscheles - Miss Fernandez.
4 - "Una Voce," Rossini, Song - Mad. Gautrot.
5 - "My Heart's in the Highlands, Phillips - Mr. Bushelle.
6 - "Lasciami," Rossini, duet - Madame Gautrot and Mrs. Bushelle.
7 - "Solo," Pianoforte, Herz - Miss Fernandez.
2ND. PART.
OVERTURE - "Siege of Rochelle."
1 - "On donc est il," Carafa, Song - Mad. Gautrot.
2 - "Non piu Andrai," Mozart - Accompanied by the full Band, Mr. Bushelle.
3 - "Trio," Beethoven - Miss Fernandez, Mons'r Gautrot and Master Deane.
4 - "Solo," violin - Mons. Gautrot.
5 - "Fremar Vonce," Cemorosa [Cimarosa] - Mrs. Bushelle.
6 - "Crudel Perche," Mozart, Mr. and Mrs. Bushelle.
7 - "Largo al factotum," Rossini - (by desire) Mr. Bushelle.
FINALE - "God save the Queen," full Band.
Colonel Wodehouse has kindly allowed the assistance of the Band of H. M. 50th Regiment.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Gautrot (violinist) and Madame Gautrot (soprano); Edward Smith Deane (cellist); Band of the 50th regiment (military)

MUSIC: Grandes variations sur la marche favorite de I puritani (Herz); unidentified rondo (Moscheles); unidentified piano trio (Beethoven)

"Miss Fernandez' Concert", Australasian Chronicle (24 September 1839), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31726487

Truly this is becoming a musical people. Night after night, we see crowds assembling to enjoy this innocent and enobling amusement, and every Concert surpasses its predecessor in presenting before us concatenations of all that is beautiful, and elegant, and dignified. This was really a fashionable Concert. The Governor, with his Lady and Suite, the families of Sir J. Dowling, Sir Maurice O'Connell, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney General, &c., were present; nor could we distinguish the absence of any whose names could have added to the brilliancy of the scene. Come we then to the performances, and first of all to those of the "star of the evening", Miss Fernandez, whom we have no hesitation in saying, has no rival as a pianiste in the Colony. Her playing is really faultless. She has abundant execution - so have others, but she understands what she executes. She has great powers of wrist - so have others, but she knows when to exert and when to diminish these powers. Above all, she has feeling and expression, which constitute the soul of music, and without which mere execution is nothing better than tricks of legerdemain. Her performance of Herz's Solo, introducing the air "Suoni la tromba", was exquisite; and we do not recollect to have heard anything that gave us more pleasure than the fugue which concluded the admirable Trio from Beethoven. This is music, both in composition and performance . . . We are sorry to say . . . that the Orchestra was a failure. Fortunately Miss Fernandez had an Orchestra in her own hands, which went far to make up the deficiency. In fact there is a such a soul of music joined to such a modest, domestic appearance in this young lady, that if the young Colonists are at all of our taste, we are much afraid the musical world will soon have to regret her loss, TO IT. Happy he whose home shall be blest with such harmony. We wish Miss Fernandez every success.

"MISS FERNANDEZ' CONCERT", The Australian (24 September 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36861109

This Lady's Concert went off with great eclat, and we feel much pleasure in congratulating her upon her successful debut before the Australian public. Most of the rank and beauty of Sydney graced the Concert-room. Among others, we noticed His Excellency the Governor, Lady Gipps, and Suite, Sir James Dowling, Lady Dowling and Family, Lady O'Connell, Miss O'Connell, Sir John Jamison, Mr. Plunkett and his Lady, and in short nearly all the elite of the place . . . We now come to the main attraction of the evening, which we need not say was Miss Fernandez' performance on the piano forte; and we confess we are not able to command terms of eulogy corresponding to the pleasurable sensations produced by the playing of this highly talented lady - the grace and elegance, the feeling, in a word, the soul evinced by her, were such as have never hitherto been exhibited before the Australian public. She has all the execution of the Herz school, without that tendency to indulge in legerdemain, which has done much to degrade, in the estimation of scientific musicians, the otherwise pleasing productions of that composer. In the Rondo, by Moschelles, she at once satisfied us of the superiority of her style, and her execution in the solo by Herz, convinced us of her ability to perform any passages, however difficult, which are capable of being mastered by ten fingers. But we were most gratified in the trio by Beethoven. The richness of harmony, and the bewitching melodies of that great master she most feelingly developed - every note was meant by the composer to tell, and the performer did him ample justice. The brilliancy of her shakes, and the delicacy, feeling, and gracefulness which she imparted to the turns, appogiaturas, and cadences, were such as nothing could exceed, and proved her to be, not only a first-rate performer, but also one who fully understands and duly appreciates the true beauties of music. We consider the inhabitants of Sydney fortunate in having so gifted a pianist resident among them - one who will cultivate the true spirit of the art, as it is evident she has received it pure from the celebrated masters (Cramer and Moschelles) under whom she studied, and whose style and spirit she has so completely acquired.

[2nd review from a correspondent:]

Miss Fernandez' Concert, last Friday evening, attracted a select, though not very numerous, audience. With respect to her performances we will say, that she displayed talents of the very first order in the different pieces selected by her. The variations of Suoni la Tromba by her were equal to any thing we ever heard. The Rondo with Quartett accompaniments by Moscheles, was distinguished by a neatness, precision, and delicacy of execution that appeared to be highly appreciated by many excellent judges present. The Trio by Beethoven, though better adapted to a drawing-room than a Concert, was marked by the same originality and genuine science that characterise the compositions of that Colossus of modern music. Miss Fernandez was most ably seconded by Monsieur Gautrot, whose violin was truly delightful. We would particularly instance his slow movement in the Trio . . . - From a Correspondent.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (2 October 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12858352 

GRAND CONCERT . . . MR. PECK . . .
at the Royal Victoria Theatre . . . WEDNESDAY EVENING, October 2nd . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Solo - Pianoforte - Miss Fernandez, her second appearance in public . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Peck (violinist)

"MR. PECK'S CONCERT", The Australian (5 October 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36859340 

. . . Next followed a solo of Thalberg's, on the pinaoforto [sic] by Miss Fernandez. We can add nothing to what we formerly said of this lady's playing, it is really astonishing, but of what is of far greater importance, it is also full of feeling and the real soul of music. The piece in question is one of immense difficulty, but at the same time abounds with beauties: the gracefulness as well as precision with which every part was performed, was at once ravishing and amazing; the smoothness and gliding style in which the passages in octaves were played, was wonderful. This lady has so fully proved her ability to master all that is difficult, as well as her taste to appreciate all that is beautiful in pianoforte playing, that we will venture to express a hope that at her next appearance in public she will not hesitate to sacrifice a little of the former, to give more scope to afford us the greater pleasure produced by the latter; we assure her she need feel no apprehension of playing what does not abound in the difficulties after the specimens she has given of what she can do . . .

"MR. PECK'S CONCERT", The Sydney Herald (7 October 1839), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28653803 

. . . We had almost forgotten (for which beg pardon of the lady) Miss Fernandez, whose performance on the piano-forte is certainly of the first order. The theme chosen by her at Mr. Peck's concert was not very effective, but she performed the manifold variations with consummate skill . . .

MUSIC: Unidentified theme and variation set (Thalberg)

[Advertisement], The Australian (12 October 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862700 

MISS FERNANDEZ has for Sale, a first rate six and a half octave Grand Pianoforte, by Broadwood, expressly selected for her by Moschelles.
It has Metallic plated, and all the latest improvements.
To be seen at Miss Fernandez' residence, at Mr. Simpson's, Terry's Buildings, Pitt-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Broadwood pianos (general)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (13 November 1839), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12857239 

GRAND CONCERT - MONSIEUR and MADAME GAUTROT . . .
WEDNESDAY EVENING, November 13, in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel . . .
PROGRAMME. Part I . . . 5. - "Recollections of Scotland," (Piano) Moschelles - Miss Fernandez . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: Anticipations of Scotland [sic] (Moscheles)

"MONSIEUR GAUTROT'S CONCERT", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (29 November 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32166428 

This description of entertainment has been so multiplied of late, that with all the ingenuity we may be supposed to possess, with all the fancy in which we may indulge, we can write nothing new upon so stale a subject. The last concert was a mere ditto of those which preceded it. Besides, it was too long; some persons think they never have enough of a good thing. The concert was insufferably long - it was tedious. Of the Italian and French music we shall say nothing; because we again enter our protest against its introduction into concerts performed before a Sydney audience . . . We had almost forgotten Miss Fernandez - for which we beg the lady's pardon. There is no doubt she possesses a great command over the keys of the piano-forte. But there is too much of manipulation in her performance - too great an exhibition of mechanical skill. She could not have chosen a more beautiful theme than the air "Kelvin Grove" - yet it and other Scotch airs introduced by this lady were rendered perfectly ineffective, under the weight of ornament with which they were encumbered - Herald.

"Cecilian Society", Australasian Chronicle (13 December 1839), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31727036 

The Concert on Wednesday evening was the best our friends the Cecilians have given within our recollection; but had they not rather too heavy a sprinkling of professionals for an amateur society? One or two may occasionally be admitted, but we think four fifths rather too great an odds. Miss Fernandez's solo was deservedly applauded, and was by far the most attractive part of the evening's entertainment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Cecilian Society (organisation)

"Married", The Australian (18 February 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862454

On the 15th instant, by special license, at St. Phillip's Church, Sydney, by the Rev. William Cowper, George Smyth, Merchant, to Lucy Knight, eldest daughter of the late Captain Fernandez, of H. M. 53rd regiment.

"BIRTH", The Australian (16 March 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36851547

On the 13th March, Mrs. George Smyth, Princes-street, of a daughter, still born.

"BIRTH", The Sydney Herald (18 May 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12875236 

On the 4th instant, Mrs. George Smyth, Prince-street, of a son, still born.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (8 October 1842), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2557509 

In the Insolvent Estate of George Smyth. MR. BLACKMAN Is instructed to Sell by Auction, on MONDAY, the 10th instant, at the Residence of the Insolvent, No. 1, Cumberland-street, at 11 o'clock precisely, by order of the Trustee,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF Chairs, Tables, Sofa, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Pillows, Bolsters, &c., Carpets, Chests of Drawers, China, Glass, Cutlery, &c., &c., &c.
ALSO, A very superior brilliant-toned Pianoforte, by a very eminent maker. Terms, at sale.

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 June 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12408449

On the 5th June, Mrs. George Smyth, of a daughter.

ASSOCIATIONS: Leonora San Andero Smyth (Mrs. Dugald Little, d. 1917)

"FEMALE FACTORY", New South Wales Government Gazette (20 February 1844), 317

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230146419 

Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 19th February, 1844.
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make the following appointments in the Female Factory, at Parramatta, viz:-
MRS. GEORGE SMYTH to be Matron, and MR. GEORGE SMYTH to be Storekeeper.
By His Excellency's Command, E. DEAS THOMSON.

Letter, from George Gipps, governor of NSW, 14 August 1844, to Lord Stanley (London); HRA 1/23, 1843-44 (1925), 477-78

http://hdl.handle.net/1959.9/512058 (DIGITISED)

. . . In my Despatches enumerated in the Margin, the suspension of the Matron, Sub-Matron and House Steward of the Female Factory at Parramatta . . . and I have appointed Mr. and Mrs. George Smyth to be House Steward and Matron of the Establishment . . . He was until lately a Merchant in Sydney; and though he, like numbers of others, sank beneath the Commercial embarrassments of the last three years, his failure was attended with no circumstances impeaching his [478] conduct or integrity. He was employed by me a short time as an Inspector of Distilleries, and disclosed to the Government some attempts which were made to corrupt him. He is a Member of the Society of Friends, but does not object to attend the Church of England. Mrs. Smyth, his Wife, is a member of the Church of England, and fitted, I think, in a remarkable degree for the employment in which I have placed her; during the few weeks she has already been at the Factory, she has given me entire satisfaction. She was formerly a Miss Fernandez, the daughter of a British Officer (I think a Lieut. Colonel Fernandez), and is known to Mr. Frederick Elliot of the Colonial Land and Emigration Board . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Frederick Elliot (referee)

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. John Parramatta in the county of Cumberland in the year 1845; register 1839-83, page 64; St. John's Anglican Church, Parramatta

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/22742:60622 (PAYWALL)

[1845] November 23 / [born] Oct'r 11 1845 / George Fernandez [son of] / George & Lucy / Smyth / Parramatta / Gentleman . . .

"DISMISSALS", The Australian (2 February 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37131816 

The matron and storekeeper of the Female Factory, in consequence of the alleged recommendation of the Board of Enquiry appointed to investigate certain allegations of defalcation in the stores of that establishment, have received the following official communication from His Excellency the Governor: -
"The charges brought against the matron and storekeeper having been tacitly admitted by them, and such explanation as they have offered being most unsatisfactory, they will deliver up charge on the 28th inst."

"ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. THE FEMALE FACTORY. To the Editors of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 February 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12893126 

GENTLEMEN, - May I beg the favour of your inserting in your paper the following letter, in contradiction of a paragraph in the Australian, of the 2nd instant.
I am, gentlemen, Yours, respectfully, GEORGE SMYTH. Parramatta, February 4.

(COPY.) Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, February 3,1847.
Sir, - I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day's date, drawing attention to a paragraph in the Australian newspaper of yesterday, imputing to you and the matron a charge of defalcation in the stores of the Female Factory, and requesting a contradiction of such an imputation.
In reply, I have the honour to inform you that the dismissal of Mrs. Smyth and yourself from your present situations of matron and storekeeper in the Female Factory, did not proceed from any imputation against either of you, in any way affecting your characters for honesty, but from your having permitted great irregularities to take place in the establishment, wholly at variance with the system of discipline necessary to be observed in one of the nature in question.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant,
E. DEAS THOMSON.
Mr. George Smyth, Storekeeper of the Female Factory, Parramatta.

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. FEMALE FACTORY", The Australian (9 February 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37131789 

We have much pleasure in giving publicity to the accompanying letter from the Colonial Secretary to Mr. George Smyth, of the Female Factory, which we feel satisfied will with our contradiction in our paper of Thursday last - entirely erase any unfavourable impressions which may have been made on the public mind, as to the "allegations" referred to in our paper of the 2nd Instant . . .

"SERIOUS ROBBERY", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 March 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12892616 

On Sunday afternoon, the ex-storekeeper of the Female Factory, Mr. George Smythe, reported to the chief constable the robbery, during the forenoon of that day, of between £120 and £130 in bank notes, from the drawer of a table in his private office in the Factory. Every possible exertion for the recovery of the missing property, and the discovery of the parties guilty of this extensive theft, were immediately used; but the affair at present is one of mystery.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 April 1847), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12889629 

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, PHAETON, CHINA, GLASS, &C.
MR. MORT Will sell by public auction, at the residence of MR. GEORGE SMYTH, WYATTS'S-BUILDINGS, CASTLEREAGH-STREET, ON MONDAY, 12TH APRIL, At 11 o'clock,
THE whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Horse hair sofas, card table, Loo table, dining table, Wardrobe, cheffoniers, China, glass, plated tea service, Brussels carpet, very handsome.
ALSO, Square pianoforte, London-built double-bodied phaeton, College's patent axles, &c. Terms at sale.

[Advertisement], Sydney Chronicle (8 May 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31751856 

MRS. SMYTH, (FORMERLY MISS FERNANDEZ,) PUPIL OF CRAMER AND MOSCHELES,
BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Sydney and its vicinity, that she has resumed her profession as Pianiste,
and is now prepared to give lessons upon very reduced terms.
Address to MRS. SIMPSON, 362, Pitt-street North. May 5, 1847.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 January 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12902423 

NEW MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE.
MRS. SMYTH has just received from London a very superb pianoforte, and a large variety of new music, expressly ordered by herself, including Herz's last publication "Fantasia," from Donizetti's Opera Parisina, which he has dedicated to Mrs. Smyth.
Mrs. S. also begs to recommend her Exercises and Studies, which she has selected, fingered, and arranged for the use of her pupils, and all young pianoforte players.
ROSE COTTAGE, Adjoining the Council Chambers, Macquarie-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Herz (composer, pianist)

MUSIC: Fantaisie et variations brillantes sur l'opéra de Donizetti, Parisina, op. 133 (Herz); see also advertisement; on Donizetti's Parisina

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 February 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12910255 

On the 18th of February, at Rose Cottage, Macquarie-street, Sydney, Mrs. George Smyth, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Peregrine Fernandez Smyth (d. 1913)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 April 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12905875

MRS. SMYTH begs to acquaint her pupils and friends that she is now quite convalescent, and is ready to resume her lessons on the pianoforte, as usual.
Rose Cottage, Macquarie-street, Next the Council Chamber.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 May 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12914228 

TO BE RAFFLED. MRS. SMYTH being about to proceed to California, wishes to dispose of her Pianoforte by raffle:
Broadwood, manufacturer; chosen expressly for her by Moscheles, and a very superior instrument.
All particulars may be had at Rose Cottage, near Council Chambers, Macquarie-street.
Mrs. S. has also for disposal a quantity of Music, by the best authors, which may be had during the present week at half the London published price.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 May 1849), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12905384 

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, CHINA, GLASSWARE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, &c.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN PROCEEDING TO CALIFORNIA. JOHN G. COHEN will sell by auction, on the premises, Rose Cottage, Macquarie-street, ON MONDAY NEXT, MAY 14, At 11 o'clock precisely . . . A superior "Picolo" Pianoforte, selected by Moschelles . . .

"DEPARTURES", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 May 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12907762 

May 24. - Volunteer, barque, 250 tons, Captain Wingfield, for Auckland and California. Passengers for California - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Smyth, two children and servant . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31734425

PIANOFORTE.
MRS. GEORGE SMYTH, formerly MISS FERNANDEZ, Pianiste, many years pupil of CRAMER and MOSCHELES,
begs to acquaint her old pupils and friends, that she intends resuming her profession,
and will be happy to give lessons at her own residence, Terry's Buildings, Pitt-street, near Hunter-street.
For sale, a very handsome new Pianoforte.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 September 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12939981 

MRS. GEORGE SMYTH, Pianiste, many years pupil of CRAMER, and MOSCHELES, continues to give lessons on the Pianoforte.
Terry's Buildings, Pitt-street North.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 March 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12944450

PIANOFORTE TO BE SOLD. A beautiful grand square, with all the latest improvements, chosen by Mrs. Smyth for her own use, now to be sold, in consequence of the owner removing to Melbourne.
Address 362, Terry's Buildings, Pitt-street North.

"DEPARTURES", Empire (7 April 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61323157 

April 6. - Waratah, steamer, 230 tons, Captain Bell, for Melbourne via Twofold Day. Passengers . . . Mrs. G. Smyth, two sons and one daughter . . .

Melbourne, VIC (from 1853):

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 November 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5691609

At his residence, Simpson-street, East Melbourne, Victoria, George Smyth, Esq., of paralysis, in the 57th year of his age.

[Advertisement], The Age (26 April 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154842135 

THIS DAY. Elegant Household Furniture, Grand Pianoforte, Plated Ware, Engravings and Effects, Library, &c.
Simpson-Street, East Melbourne. Just in the Rear of Sydney Terrace and Wellington Parade.
Mr. STUBBS has been instructed by Mrs. Smyth to fell by public auction, on the premises, Simpson street, on Thursday, 26th inst., (Sale at one o'clock precisely),
Previous to removal, The whole of that lady's surplus furniture and effects, comprising -
A very superior grand pianoforte . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (3 January 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5707716

SMYTH. On the 2nd inst., at her residence, East Melbourne, Mrs. Smyth, relict of the late George Smyth, Esq.

Probate and administration, Lucy Knight Smyth, 1862; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/6555DC9F-F1D3-11E9-AE98-51657416491A?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/FF8AA960-F1DB-11E9-AE98-0190B6E8E93B?image=1 (DIGITISED)

[Notice], The Argus (19 March 1862), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5711907 

IN the SUPREME COURT: In its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. -
In the Goods of LUCY KNIGHT SMYTH, late of Richmond, in the Colony of Victoria, Widow, Deceased -
Notice hereby given, that, after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof, application will be read to the Supreme Court, in its Ecclesiastical jurisdiction, that ADMINISTRATION of all and singular the goods, chattels, credits, and effects of the above-named Lucy Knight Smyth, during the minority of Leonora St. Andero Little, a minor, wife of Dugald Little, of Melbourne, merchant, George Fernandez Smyth, and Peregrine Fernandez Smyth, minors, both of Melbourne, aforesaid, such minors being the only next of kin of the said Lucy Knight Smyth her surviving, may be granted to the said Dugald Little.
Dated this 18th day of March, A.D. 1862.
HUGH J. CHAMBERS 72 Queen street, Melbourne, proctor for the said Dugald Little.

Musical publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

Exercises and studies for the pianoforte (1847)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 June 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12897238

JUST PUBLISHED, EXERCISES AND STUDIES FOR THE PIANOFORTE,
selected, arranged, and fingered expressly for the use of her pupils, by MRS. SMYTH.
To be had at her residence, Wyatt's Cottages, Hyde Park, four doors beyond Lyons-terrace.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 January 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12902423 

NEW MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE.
MRS. SMYTH has just received from London a very superb pianoforte, and a large variety of new music . . .
Mrs. S. also begs to recommend her Exercises and Studies, which she has selected, fingered, and arranged for the use of her pupils, and all young pianoforte players.
ROSE COTTAGE, Adjoining the Council Chambers, Macquarie-street.

Bibliography and resources:

[Advertisement], Morning Post [London] (11 June 1808), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18080611/002/0004 (PAYWALL)

CRAMER, STEIBELT, and VON ESCH - New Piano Forte Music - Just published by PRESTON at his Wholesale Warehouse, 9, Strand . . .
Three Sonatas, composed by J. B. Cramer, Op. 39, with Spanish and Welch Airs, with an accompaniment for the Flute or Violin, dedicated to Miss Fernandez, price 8s . . .

An address to his majesty's ministers recommending efficacious means for the most speedy termination of African slavery, by captain John Fernandez, late of his majesty's Fifty-Third Regiment of infantry (London: Printed for the author, 1827), see especially 10-11, on Quakers

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=SlBxws3Zhe4C (DIGITISED)

. . . we must remember with ardent gratitude, the worthy and excellent society of friends, the Quakers, the very early attentions which have been excited among that examplary people, for alleviating the sorrows and misery of the enslaved Africans, were followed up with unwearied zeal by them, and with regard to the abolition of Slavery, as it was connected with Great Britain and its dominions, they never, for one moment, abandoned their endeavours . . .

Melbourne General Cemetery, headstone transcriptions

[1] Sacred to the memory of George SMYTH who died 11 Nov 1859, age 56 years and of Lucy Knight his wife who died 2 Jan 1862, age 51 years and George Fernandez SMYTH died 28 Apr 1867, age 21 years. [2] In loving memory of Dugald LITTLE who entered into his rest on 7 Dec 1910, age 86 years . . . also Arthur B. Burnett son of the above who departed this life 24 Mar 1889 age 14 years 6 months also Leonora San Andero beloved wife of Dugald LITTLE who departed this life 10 Aug 1917 age 74 years.

Ray Foster, "Notes on Wellington's Peninsular Regiments: 53rd Regiment of Foot (The Shropshire's)", The Napoleon series, archive

https://www.napoleon-series.org/military-info/organization/Britain/Infantry/WellingtonsRegiments/c_53rdFoot.html 

FERNYHOUGH, William Henry (William Henry FERNYHOUGH; W. H. FERNYHOUGH; Mr. FERNYHOUGH; also FERNEYHOUGH [sic])

Music lithographer, printer

Born Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, 1809; baptised 1 April 1809, son of Thomas FERNYHOUGH (d. 1844) and Susanna MASTERS (d. 1811)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1836
Married Louisa BLACK (Mrs. BERNETT) (d. 1862), St. Andrew's (Scots) church, Sydney, NSW, 14 September 1836
Died Sydney, NSW, 15 August 1849, aged "40"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Henry+Fernyhough+1809-1849 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-477985 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FERNYHOUGH-William-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

See also:

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist-sheet-music-1834-c1850.php#FERNYHOUGH 

Summary:

Fernyhough produced two musical prints, of which the earlier is probably the undated Walze favorite du duc de Reichstadt, a set of variations by William Vincent Wallace, "printed from Zinc by W. H. Fernyhough". The title-page lists 3 other works by Wallace available at his "Academy", though these others had probably been printed previously in Ireland. Wallace first announced his Academy in March 1836, and nothing is heard of it after that year, so the waltz print can perhaps be tentatively dated to late 1836. Fernyhough, a recent arrival, had commenced business and produced his first prints for sale by September 1836.

Fernyhough's second musical print, Australian Jubilee waltz, by Thomas Stubbs, ("arranged for the piano forte by Wm. Wallace") can be precisely dated to January 1838.

In partnership with printer John Gardner Austin, Fernyhough also produced series of portraits of Indigenous and non-Indigenous townspeople.

Corrobborree; or, Dance of the natives of New South Wales; on stone by W. H. Fernyhough (Sydney: printed & sold by J. G. Austin, [c. 1836]); State Library of New South Wales

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YzOgPqX9/q5Z77PQRAXNDJ (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gardner Austin (printer)

Documentation:

Baptisms and burials, Rugeley, St. Augustine, 1809; Staffordshire baptisms and burials, D1454/1/4

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBPRS/STAFF/007566597/00240 (PAYWALL)

William Henry Son of Thomas & Susanna Fernyhough bur'd 10 March . . .
William Henry Son of Thomas & Susanna Fernyhough bap'd April 1st . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry (the elder, deceased) had been baptised at Rugeley on 14 November 1806

[News], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (16 September 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36858594 

Messrs. Austin and Fernyhough have just published a series of twelve lithographic portraits of Aborigines of New South Wales, which are exceedingly well executed.

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Times (17 September 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252811764 

It is delightful to notice the progressive and rapid advancement of Australia, in the arts and sciences - in fact in civilization, as well as in pastoral and in commercial wealth. A twelvemonth ago, it would have been just as possible to walk from Sydney to old Drury, or to the English Opera House, as to get up such a Concert in Sydney, as that with which Mr. Wallace delighted the townsfolk on Wednesday evening last. Indeed Mr. W. Wallace, our fine violinist, and his charming nightingale sister - with Mrs. Chester, Mr. Dean and family, are a vast acquisition to the intellectual advancement of Sydney. So in the arts, it would have been next to an impossibility before the arrival of Mr. Fernyhough in the Colony a few months ago, to have obtained such excellent Lithograph and Zincographic prints, as may now be produced to embellish our Colonial Literature. We have been favored with a copy of a publication representing some well known aboriginal characters, which are entitled to praise, as being for the most part striking profile likenesses of our sable townsmen, and well executed. They will form a pretty present to friends in England; as characteristic of this country.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (musician); Eliza Wallace (vocalist); Marian Maria Chester (vocalist); John Philip Deane (musician)

[News], The Colonist (22 September 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31718522

A gentleman, named Fernyhough, who has not been long in this colony, has commenced business in Bridge Street, as an artist . . .

"MARRIED", The Colonist (3 November 1836), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31718686 

At Sydney, on the 14th September 1836, by the Rev. J. McGarvie, Mr. W. H. Fernyhough, youngest son of Captain Thomas Fernyhough, Quarter-master of the King's Own Staffordshire Militia, to Mrs. L. M. Bernett, youngest daughter of Captain Black Quarter-master of the Ceylon Rifles.

[News], Commercial Journal and Advertiser (14 February 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226459613 

Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to appoint Captain Thomas Fernyhough, one of the Military Knights of Windsor. The installation took place in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, when the Hon. and Very Rev. Dr. Hobart, Dean of Windsor, and Registrar of the Noble Order of the Garter, administered the oaths to the new Military Knight. He was afterwards installed during Divine Service 13th September. - Staffordshire Advertiser - Captain Fernyhough is the father of Mr. Fernyhough the Artist of George-street.

"DIED", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 August 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12904755

At Sydney, on the 15th August, William Henry Fernyhough, aged 40, youngest son of the late Captain Thomas Fernyhough, late Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor, leaving a wife and six children to lament their loss.

Musical publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

Walze favorite de Duc de Reichstadt (Wallace, c. 1836-37

Walze favorite de Duc de Reichstadt, arranged with variations for the piano forte and dedicated to J. Maclean Esq. by Willm. Wallace, late leader of the Anacreontic Society, Dublin (Sydney: printed from Zinc by W. H. Fernyhough, [c. 1836-37])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10637135

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-167643778 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (composer)

Australian jubilee waltz (Stubbs, 1838)

Australian jubilee waltz, composed by Thomas Stubbs, author of the Minstrel and arranged for the piano forte by Wm. Wallace, late leader of the Anacreontic Society, Dublin (Sydney: W. H. Fernyhough, lithographer, [1838])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12891780

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164778835 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Stubbs (composer)

[Advertisement], The Australian (19 January 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36855428

In the Press And will be published on the 26th instant, the day after the Jubilee, or 50th Anniversary of the Colony, THE AUSTRALIAN JUBILEE WALTZ . . .

"THE AUSTRALIAN WALTZ", The Sydney Times (27 January 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252653446 

We are glad to notice that a piece of music, entitled The Australian Jubilee Waltz, has been composed by Mr. Thomas Stubbs, and arranged for the pianoforte by Mr. W. Wallace, expressly to commemorate this interesting occasion. We have been told by some persons of taste, who have heard the music performed, that it is a simple and melodious piece of composition, and reflects considerable credit both on the author and arranger of it. Considering this Waltz as the work of a native musician we hope it will meet with the liberal encouragement of the colonial public. The lithographic department has been elegantly executed by Mr. Fernyhough. The publication of this music will take place on Monday, the 29th instant.

Bibliography and resources:

Richard Neville, "William Henry Ferneyhough", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO) (1992; 2011)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-henry-fernyhough

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 167-68

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)

FEUILLEN, Auguste (Auguste FEUILLEN; ? FEUILLON) = Auguste FILHON

FIDDES, Harriet (Harriet Catherine CAWSE; Miss H. CAWSE; Miss Harriet CAWSE; Mrs. Harriet FIDDES; Mrs. FIDDES)

Musician, professor of music, vocalist, pianist, teacher of music, composer, actor

Born London, England, 5 October 1811; baptised St. George, Bloomsbury, 25 October 1811, daughter of John CAWSE (1778-1862) and Mary FRASER (d. 1844)
Married John FIDDES (d. 1853), St. Pancras Old Church, London, England, 16 April 1835 (separated by 1845)
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 4 November 1852 (per Marlborough, from London, 14 August)
Departed (1) Sydney, NSW, 28 July 1853 (per Orkney Lass, for Honolulu, from whence September 1854, per Restless, for San Francisco)
Arrived (2) Sydney, NSW, 16 August 1855 (per Fanny Major, from San Francisco, 6 June)
Departed (2) Melbourne, VIC, ? by mid 1859
Died Luddenden, Yorkshire, England, 18 February 1889, aged "77"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harriet+Cawse+Fiddes+1811-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1586613 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30612551 (WIKIDATA)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FIDDES-Harriet (shareable link to this entry)

FIDDES, Josephine (Josephine Marianne FIDDES; Miss Josephine FIDDES; Mrs. Dominick MURRAY; Josephine Fiddes MURRAY)

Musician, vocalist, actor, playwright

Born Kilburn, London, England, 1839 (registered 3rd quarter); baptised Holy Trinity, Paddington, 31 May 1848 [sic]; daughter of John FIDDES and Harriet Catherine CAWSE
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 4 November 1852 (per Marlborough, from London, 14 August)
Departed (1) Sydney, NSW, 28 July 1853 (per Orkney Lass, for Honolulu, from whence September 1854, per Restless, for San Francisco)
Arrived (2) Sydney, NSW, 16 August 1855 (per Fanny Major, from San Francisco, 6 June)
Married (1) Dominick MURRAY, York-street chapel (Baptist), Launceston, TAS, 8 August 1856 (aged "18" [sic])
Departed (2) Sydney, NSW, after January 1862 (for England; arrived there by June 1862)
Married (2) Dominick MURRAY (MORAGH), St. Silas, Liverpool, England, 7 March 1863
Died Steyning, Sussex, England, 12 March 1923, aged "85"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Josephine+Fiddes+Murray+1839-1923 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1640568 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-F-1.php#FIDDES-Josephine (shareable link to this entry)

Harriet Cawse (right) and Abigail Betts, as Fiordiligi and Dorabella, in Tit for tat, an English adaptation of Mozart's Così fan tutte, London, 1828; watercolour by Alfred Edward Chalon (National Portrait Gallery, London)

https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portraitExtended/mw01158 (DIGITISED)

https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30612551 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Abigail Betts (vocalist); Alfred Edward Chalon (artist)

Summary:

Harriet Catherine Cawse was the second daughter of John Cawse, an artist and portrait painter, and Mary Fraser, who had married at St. Bride's, Fleet-street, London, on 2 August 1807. Both her parents were musical amateurs, and, after early music lessons from George Ware (1762-1850), Harriet and her elder sister, Mary Giovanna Cawse (b. 14 December 1808; Mrs. Edmund; d. 1850) became articled pupils of George Smart. The sisters began to appear regularly together in London concerts in 1824, when Harriet was only 12.
Mary, a "high soprano", duly became the London opera and theatre vocalist, Miss Cawse, while (according to custom and to distinguish the two) Harriet, at first described as a "low soprano", was typically billed as "Miss H. Cawse".

Harriet made her official theatrical debut at Covent Garden on 8 April 1825, in

As Miss Harriet Cawse, she sang Puck in the premiere season of Carl Maria von Weber's English opera, Oberon in April-May 1826. Weber wrote to his wife from London on 9 March 1826:

The young fellow who was to have sung Puck has lost his voice, but I have a charming girl, who is very clever and sings capitally.

Around this time, Weber also sat for a portrait by Harriet's father (now at the Royal College of Music), as did Weber's patron and her teacher George Smart (Coram, Foundling Museum).

Her elder sister was Mary Giovanna Cawse (1808-1850, "Miss Cawse" on stage bills) and her much younger sister Fanny (b. 1825, "Miss F. Cawse").

In London in 1835 she married John Fiddes, a wholesale tea dealer in the City.

A well-known vocal veteran of the London stage, and since the 1840s also a prolific song composer, she arrived in Melbourne in November 1852, with her daughters. That month she advertised that she:

(formerly Miss H. CAWSE, of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, the Italian Opera House and Opera Buffa, the Philharmonic and Ancient Concerts, and likewise one of the Choir of the Foundling Hospital Chapel), begs to announce that she has just arrived from London, and intends taking up residence in Melbourne for the purpose of giving Lessons in Singing, pianoforte, guitar and the harp.

Having arrived in Melbourne in early November 1852, in December and January 1853 she joined an also recently arrived quartet of vocalists, who styled themselves as the City of London Glee and Madrigal Union (consisting of Mary Ellen and Edward Hancock, and Edgar Ray and, as musical director, his brother William Lyon), for a series of concerts at the Mechanics' Institution. Later in January, at the same venue, she gave a masterclass, or "Select Vocal Academy for Young Ladies", in eight sessions, covering a substantial repertoire of oratorio and opera arias by Handel, Mendelssohn, Donizetti, Kucken, Benedict, and others.

At Rachel Lazar Moore's concert in February she sang "Il segreto" from Donizetti's Lucia, and her own composition, the duet Childhood (words by Walter Scott) was also sung.

In Sydney in April, from her residence on the North Shore and care of Henry Marsh, she offered to teach:

Singing, Pianoforte Playing, Harp, Guitar, &c, likewise . . . Harmony and Composition.

In August 1855, she and her daughters, Josephine and Harriet, arrived back in Australia, via Hawaii, with Lola Montez and company, having spent eight months touring in California.

By October 1855 she was back in Melbourne. There in December 1857 and January 1858 she was advertising her school, Hamilton House, in Richmond.

Several of her compositions are documented. In April 1856, at Coppin's Olympic:

"The Australian schottische", composed by Mrs. Fiddes was performed by the band subsequent to the tragedy [Macbeth] and was pronounced a success, by those who heard it. The melody is striking and rather Beethovenish, but the noise in the house and general restlessness of the audience prevented its reaching the ears of many.

In November 1856 a pair of songs entitled The souvenir was published in Melbourne. No copies of either song have yet been identified.

Josephine Fiddes last performed at the Lyceum in Sydney in January 1862, and in 1870 it was reported that:

Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Murray (Miss Josephine Fiddes), are coming to Australia (under engagement to Mr. Coppin), by way of San Francisco.

Shortly afterwards it was reported that they had divorced, and in the event Josephine never returned to Australia.

Documentation:

England (to August 1852):

Baptisms, 1811, St. George Bloomsbury, Middlesex; register 1775-1812; London Metropolitan Archives, P82/GEO1/003

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2959254:1624 (PAYWALL)

[Born] Oct'r 6 [1811] / Harriet Catherine Daughter of John and Mary Cawse [baptised] Oct'r 25 [1811]

[News], Evening Mail [London, England] (6 April 1825), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001316/18250406/011/0004 (PAYWALL)

Miss H. Cawse, whose debut is announced for Friday night, in the new opera forthcoming at Covent-garden Theatre, is a pupil of Sir George Smart. This young lady, of whose talents the musical world speaks favourably, has not yet completed her 14th year. Her voice is a low soprano.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Smart (musician)

[Advertisement], Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser [London, England] (8 April 1825), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001255/18250408/002/0001 (PAYWALL)

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN. THIS EVENING will be acted,
a New Play, in three Acts (interspersed with Music) called The HEBREW FAMILY; Or, A TRAVELLER'S ADVENTURE.
With New Music, Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Don Gomez, Mr. W. Farren . . .
Reuben, Miss H. Cawse, (Pupil of Sir G. Smart), her first appearance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Farren (actor); Theatre Royal Covent Garden (London venue)

"COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE", London Courier and Evening Gazette (9 April 1825), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001476/18250409/013/0003 (PAYWALL)

A new Musical Play, in Three Acts, called The Hebrew Family, or, a Travellers Adventure, was produced last light. Variety, if not excellence, was ensured in the composition of the music; for the bills announced, that besides productions Messrs. Cianchettini, Attwood, Whittaker, and Watson, certain passages were selected from Rossini, Shield, and Viotti. Who has the honour and happiness of being the Author of the Piece are not informed . . . The Overture is by Rossini; the selected pieces are from Shield, Viotti, and others; and the new music is by Messrs. Cianchettini, Attwood, Watson, and Whittaker. The singers all exerted themselves in such manner to excite regret, that much talent should have been wasted upon a subject so unworthy. Miss H. Cawse is pupil of Sir G. Smart. She sang very sweetly, and acted with much liveliness and intelligence, and is on the whole of very great promise . . .

"COVENT-GARDEN", Morning Herald [London] (9 April 1825), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002408/18250409/029/0003 (PAYWALL)

. . . A debutante, Miss H. Cawse, apparently no more than twelve or thirteen years old, was very favourably received in the part of an interesting Hebrew boy. She spoke one or two rather long narrations, better than they merited, and sang in a style of great taste and promise. Her tones are round and flowing - not of extraordinary compass - with a low note of pure melody. Her execution is studiously simple; it may even be suspected that she did not exert to their utmost extent her resources of organ. Her first duet with Miss Tree displayed talent and science; it was encored; as was also a solo, which she sang in the best taste - that is, with appropriate simplicity . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ann Maria Tree (vocalist)

"COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE", Morning Post (9 April 1825), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18250409/017/0003 (PAYWALL)

. . . Miss H. Cawse is one of the two pupils of Sir G. Smart, who have been so much admired in Concerts. She sang very sweetly, and acted with much liveliness and intelligence, and is on the whole of very great promise . . . Miss Tree also did much for the success which the piece obtained. There is a duet by Attwood, between her and little Cawse, which is the only really beautiful composition in the piece . . .

"COVENT GARDEN THEATRE", Saint James's Chronicle (13 April 1826), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002193/18260413/038/0004 (PAYWALL)

Tuesday [11 April] there was a full rehearsal of Weber's Oberon at this Theatre. The music is full of singularity, beauty, and variety. The dramatic part of the Opera is written by Mr. Planche. The scenery is certainly the most splendid ever exhibited, and embraces every kind of beauty. Carl Maria Von Weber conducted the orchestra. The music was played and sung with great effect and precision, and was frequently and loudly applauded . . . Oberon was produced last night [12 April] . . . The interest of the rest of the piece suffered materially from the circumstance that Miss H. Cawse, as Puck, was not distinctly audible, so that a considerable part of the audience understood nothing of what was going on. Miss Cawse speaks with much intelligence and propriety, and a little more practice will overcome this difficulty . . .

"THEATRE. COVENT-GARDEN. OBERON", The News [London] (17 April 1826), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002257/18260417/012/0005 (PAYWALL)

On Wednesday (after a full dress and fashionably attended rehearsal on the preceding evening) the long-expected "Fairy Opera" of" Oberon; or, the Elf-King's Oath," was represented. WIELAND'S poem on the subject is tolerably well-known, through the medium of translation especially; but WEBER'S music, and the splendid manner in which the Opera was known to have been "got up," failed not to arouse the most lively interest. We never recollect to have witnessed a more brilliant house to behold even a first performance certainly not a more crowded one; and increased effect was given to the introductory scene, by the enthusiastic manner in which WEBER was received on taking his station to preside in the orchestra . . .
We would specially note the chorus of Fairies in Oberon's' Hall, -
"Light as fairy foot can fall,
"Pace, ye elves, your Master's Hall."
Also Puck's (Miss H. CAWSE) incantation, and exorcising the spirits of the four elements: -
"Whether ye be in the cavern deep."
It is a simple and pretty air . . .

See also, Baron Max Maria von Weber (trans. J. Palgrave Simpson), Carl Maria Von Weber, the life of an artist (London; Chapman and Hall, 1865), vol. 2, 442-43

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=U7fAKCAK8M0C&pg=PA442 (DIGITISED)

. . . On the 9th of March [1826] the rehearsals of "Oberon" began . . . "I was perfectly surprised," he wrote to his wife after the first rehearsal, "to find how well every thing went. I am fully content with my solo singers; but unfortunately my prima donna is ill, and the production must be delayed. The young fellow who was to have sung Puck has lost his voice; but I have a charming girl [Miss H. Cawse], who is very clever and sings capitally . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Alexander Longhurst (vocalist, the original Puck)

Marriages solemnized in the parish of Saint Pancras in the county of Middlesex in the year [1835]; register 1834-36, page 87; London Metropolitan Archives, P90/PAN1/068

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5951257:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 339 / John Fiddes of the parish of Saint Helen Bishopgate Bachelor and Harriet Catherine Cawse of this parish Spinster
were married in this Church by Licence this [16 April 1835] . . .

Mrs. Cornwell Baron Wilson, Our actresses: or, Glances at stage favourites, past and present . . . vol. 2 (London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844), 280

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=1FwzAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA280 (DIGITISED)

MISS HARRIET CAWSE, NOW MRS. FIDDES.
Where the gay muse in laughter loves to sport,
And fair Thalia holds her hum'rous Court; -
There Harriet Cawse! the foremost must be placed,
Who blends such strict propriety with taste.
THE sister of the lady last alluded to [Mary, page 279]; - equally well trained, not so elegant, but has far more vis comica. After having appeared in second-rate vocal characters, at most of the principal theatres, she married a mercantile gentleman; retired from the public stage, and devoted those hours to teaching, which were not required for domestic duties. She is clever and amiable, and deserving of every happiness and success which may attend her, in the more limited private circle she now adorns.

"THE EVENING CONCERT of Mrs. John Fiddes . . .", The musical world [London, England] (19 June 1845), 296

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=dfksAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA296 (DIGITISED)

. . . (formerly the popular Harriet Cawse, of Covent Garden Theatre), on Friday, the 16th ult., attracted a crowded audience. The instrumentalists were Madame Dulcken, who played in splendid style a pianoforte solo by Bertini - Mr. Richardson, who exhibited to great advantage, in a piece by Nicholson, his extraordinary facility on the flute - and Mr. G. Case, who performed, with his usual talent and success, a concertina solo. The vocalists were the Misses Williams, who were loudly applauded in Clement White's melodious and popular duet, "Tell, sister, tell," which they rendered to great perfection - Miss Rainforth, who was rapturously encored in the "Grecian daughter". - Mr. Weiss, whose superb bass voice and unaffected style were displayed to great advantage in a ballad by Knight - Miss Matthews and Mr. J. Bennett, who sang together, with much feeling and vocal excellence, a charming duet from Spohr's Azar and Zemira - Mr. John Parry, who was encored in Matrimony" - Miss Steele, Mr. D. W. King, Miss Poole, Mr. Gardner, Miss Galbraith, and Mrs. Fiddes, who each and all afforded much pleasure by their exertions. We omitted to mention a duet of Weber, for clarionet and piano, admirably performed by Herr Edouard Meyer and Madame Meyer, his charming cara sposa, niece to the eminent pianist, Madame Dulcken. M. Lavenu presided at the pianoforte with great ability.

ASSOCIATIONS: Louise Dulken (pianist); Joseph Richardson (flautist); George Case (concertina); Clement White (composer, vocalist); John Parry (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (pianist)

"POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MARYLEBONE, New Court Gazette [London] (12 July 1845), 7

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002427/18450712/022/0007 (PAYWALL)

On Saturday last [5 July] Mr. John Fiddes, husband of the lady so well known to the play-going public a few years ago as Miss Harriet Cawse, was placed at the bar before Mr. Long, for further examination, on the charge of having stolen six silver forks, value 7l. 0s., from the shop of Messrs. Osborne and Co., 22, St. James's-street. On Friday, the 27th ult., the prisoner went into the shop in question for the purpose of making some inquiry respecting a money order, and almost immediately after he left, the forks, which were on the counter when he entered, were missed; he was subsequently taken into custody at his residence, No. 4, St. Ann's villas, Acacia-road, St. John's-wood. The forks were not produced, and evidence was given that on Tuesday last Mr. Osborne's housemaid found them in the area, wrapped up in brown paper. By whom the property had been thus restored, after the robbery, was a mystery. The prisoner, who asserted his innocence, was committed for trial.

"POLICE. MARLBOROUGH-STREET . . . EFFECTS OF DRINK", London Evening Standard (10 April 1846), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18460410/029/0004 (PAYWALL)

Mr. John Fiddes, of 4, St. Anne's Villa, Acacia-road, was summoned for having menaced his wife Harriet (well known as Miss Harriet Cawse, the vocalist), whereby she went in bodily fear. Mr. Hobler attended for the wife. It appeared that the parties had been separated for some time, and that the complainant by her own exertions maintained herself and her two children. The defendant, however, followed her from place to place, acting in a manner so as to excite serious fears for her own and her children's safety. The defendant's conduct was exceedingly violent when he was under the influence of liquor, which indeed was an habitual vice. Mrs. Fiddes gave several instances of the defendant's menacing behaviour towards her with his stick, and called evidence to show that it was not safe for her to be with her husband, in consequence of the effect which drink had on him. A surgeon, who had attended the husband professionally, said he knew that the consequences of indulgence in drink had been to produce delirium tremens in the defendant. He thought the defendant could not be safely trusted when intoxicated. The defendant, whose language towards his wife was very endearing, said if his wife, whom he dearly loved, would live with him again he would promise to give up drink, and would keep sober. The wife said she could not depend upon that promise. It had often before been given and always broken. Mr. Hardwick said, after the evidence of habitual intoxication, and the violence to be apprehended from the defendant when in that state, he was of opinion that the wife was entitled to the protection of the law, which she prayed, against her husband. He should therefore require him to find sureties himself in 100l. and two sureties of 50l. each to keep the peace towards her.

[Advertisement], Morning Post [London, England] (6 May 1847), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000174/18470506/001/0001 (PAYWALL)

MRS. HARRIET FIDDES (formerly Miss H. Cawse) begs to inform the Nobility and Gentry that her select
VOCAL ACADEMY for YOUNG LADIES is NOW HELD at 24, Upper Berkeley-street West.
Particulars and applications for the admission of pupils at Mrs. Fiddes', 24, Upper Berkeley-street West, Hyde Park-square.

Baptisms, Holy Trinity, Paddington, Middlesex, 1848; England, select births and christenings

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/75389517:9841 (PAYWALL)

31 May 1848 [sic] / Josephine Marianne daughter of / John and Harriet / Fiddes

"THE LATE MRS. EDMUND, FORMERLY MISS MARY CAWSE OF THE THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN (From a Correspondent)", The musical world [London, England] (4 May 1850), 276-77

https://archive.org/details/sim_musical-world_1850-05-04_25_18/page/276/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

Mrs. Edmunds was the daughter of the artist, Mr. John Cawse - an excellent musical amateur. She was born the 14th of December, 1808, at No. 13, Upper King Street, Bloomsbury, London. As early as her fourth year she shewed a singular taste for music; and as her parents went frequently to the opera, taking her with them, she would, the next day, sing over the melodies she had heard, as she played with her toys. These and other indications of musical talent, induced her parents to commence teaching her music - even before the usual course of reading, &c., and thus, ere she was seven years old, she played on the pianoforte the fifth concerto of Schroeter, accompanied by distinguished professors, G. Ware, James Taylor, &c. About this time G. Ware was engaged to give her and her sister Harriet, who had shown a similar talent, regular lessons in music. The sisters sang a duet of their master's composition, at a choral-fund concert, accompanied by the late Mr. Greatorix. After this, Mr. Robert Lindley introduced them in 1821 to Sir George Smart, to whom they were articled until they came of age, their parents superintending the exercises enjoined by their instructor. This was a fortunate introduction, as Sir George Smart made it a standing rule that his pupils should be good readers of music, or, in other words, sight singers. The study of the works of Handel, Mozart, Pergolesi, &c., followed, and laid the foundation for future excellence. C. M. Von Weber, at that time residing with Sir George Smart, heard Mary Cawse sing the principal soprano part in Mozart's "Direttore Commedia," and was so much struck with the fine quality of her fresh ringing voice, and the extraordinary facility with which she executed passages extending to F in alt., that he exclaimed, "Ah! if I had you in Saxony, I would make you the first singer in Europe" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Ware (musician)

[Advertisement], Morning Post (8 August 1850), 1

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MRS. JOHN FIDDES (late Miss H. Cawse) begs to announce that she continues giving LESSONS in SINGING.
Schools attended. Mrs. Fiddes' Vocal Classes will re-commence at her residence on the 17th inst. - 20, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury.

England census, 30 March 1851, Bloomsbury, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1698/527/35

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Apsley Cottages / Harriet Fiddes / Wife / Mar. / 38 / Professor of Music / [born] Middl'x Bloomsbury
Frederica [Fiddes] / Daur. / Unm. / 14 / - / [born] [Middlesex] Kilburn
Marianne Fiddes / [Daur.] / 12 / - / [born] [Middlesex] Kilburn . . .

"MUSIC AND DRAMATIC GOSSIP", The athenaeum [London] (7 August 1852), 853

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. . . We learn, too, that Mrs. Fiddes - best known by her maiden name of Miss Harriet Cawse - is immediately going, if not already gone, to the New World, there to exercise her musical wont.

[News], The illustrated London news (14 August 1852), 114

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Mrs. Fiddes, late Miss H. Cawse, is about to imitate the example of Miss Sara Flower, the contralto, by visiting Australia, where the amateurs, instead of bouquets, throw nuggets and ingots to the singers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); see also reproduced at "MUSIC AT THE DIGGINGS", The Maitland Mercury (1 December 1852), 3

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Australia, 1st stay (4 November 1852 to 28 July 1853):

Melbourne and Geelong, VIC (4 November 1852 to 31 March 1853):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Marlborough, from London and Plymouth, 14 August 1852, for Port Phillip; Public Record Office Victoria

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Cabin passengers . . . Fidds Harriet [sic] / 40 // Fidds Fredericka / 15 // Fidds Marian / 13 . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 November 1852), 4

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November 4 - Marlborough, ship, 1293 tons, J. S. Webb, commander, from London, via Plymouth, August 14th. Passengers, cabin. . . Mrs. Fidds [sic] and family . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 November 1852), 7

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MRS. FIDDES (formerly Miss H. Cawse, of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane and Covent Garden,
the Italian Opera House and Opera Buffa, the Philharmonic and Ancient Concerts, and likewise one of the choir of the Foundling Hospital Chapel,
begs to announce that she has just arrived from London, and intends taking up her residence in Melbourne for the purposes of giving Lessons in Singing, pianoforte, guitar and the harp.
Terms and full particulars may be known at Mr. F. Bryant's, Queen-street, Melbourne.

"THE WEEKLY CONCERTS", The Argus (25 November 1852), 5

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Most of our readers will recollect Miss H. Cawse, long favourably known upon the boards of many of the principal English theatres. Under a new name, she is to appear this evening at the Mechanics' Institution, and will doubtless have the effect of procuring a bumper audience, which is also further tempted by some other novelties that appear in the following programme: -
PART I. Overture - Zampa.
Duet - Giorno d'orrori [sic, Giorno d'orrore], Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Fiddes.
Cornet-a-Piston Solo from Somnambula - Signor Maffei . . .
Scena - Paga fin [sic, Paga fui], Mrs. Fiddes . . .
PART II. Overture - Preciosa.
Trio - Blow gentle gales, Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Fiddes, and Mr. Wilkinson.
Concertina Solo - Introduction and variations, The Rose Tree in full bearing - Mr. Richardson.
Duet - I know a bank, Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Fiddes . . .
Song - Sly Cupid, Mrs. Fiddes . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Mr. Wilkinson (vocalist); Joseph Maffei (cornet); Henry Richardson (concertina); Thursday concerts (series); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

MUSIC: Giorno d'orrore (Rossini, from Semiramide); Paga fui lieta un di (Winter, from Il ratto di Proserpina);
I know a bank (Horn); Sly Cupid (Latour); see "NEW MUSIC", The athenaeum [London] (27 May 1828), 442

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"Sly Cupid," a favourite Ballad, as sung with the greatest applause by Miss H. Cawse. The words by J. Augustine Wade, the Music by F. Latour. Published by the Author. 2s. . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (2 December 1852), 5

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The following is the programme of the Concert for this evening.
PART I. Overture - Coriolanus.
Duet - Non Piu Mesta, Miss Matilda and Miss Sarah Bannister, Lady Amateurs . . .
Duet - Come be gay - Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Fiddes . . .
Harmonised Air - The Last Rose of Summer, Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Fiddes, and Messrs. Wilkinson and Bancroft . . .
PART II . . . Ballad - The Rosebud, Mrs. Fiddes . . .
Duet - We Come to thee, Savoy, Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Fiddes . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda and Sara Bannister (amateur vocalists); Richard Bancroft (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 December 1852), 1

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. GRAND CONCERT,
THE CITY OF LONDON GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION, Under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM C. LYON . . .
Saturday, December 4th, 1852 . . .
Artists: Mrs. Edward Hancock, Professor of the Royal Academy of Music.
Mr. W. C. Lyon. R.A.M.
Mr. Edgar Ray, late of her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St. James,
and Mr. Edward Hancock . . .
assisted by Mrs. Fiddes, formerly Miss H. Cawse . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen and Edward Hancock (vocalists); William Charles Lyon (vocalist); Edgar Ray (vocalist, manager); City of London Glee and Madrigal Union (troupe)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 December 1852), 8

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. GRAND CONCERT. THE GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION . . .
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 1852 . . .

"THE WEEKLY CONCERT", The Argus (23 December 1852), 5

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he following is the programme for this evening: -
Part 1. Overture. - Zauberflote - Full band.
Glee. - O, by rivers. - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, Messrs. Lyon, Ray, and Hancock.
Solo (Cornopean). - Air and variations - Mr. Chapman
Duet. - O wert thou in the cauld blast - Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Fiddes . . .
Glee. - Sleep gentle lady. - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, Messrs. Lyon, Ray, and Hancock.
Part II. Overture. - II barbiere di Seviglia . . .
Duet, - The May bells. Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Fiddes
Overture - Guy Mannering. (By desire.)
Song. - Beautiful Venice. - Mrs. Fiddes.
Trio, - The gipsies' laughing trio. - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, and Mr. Hancock . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (cornopean)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (24 December 1852), 2

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MRS. H. FIDDES, MRS. HANCOCK, MR. C. LYON, MR. E. RAY, & MR. HANCOCK. This Evening, at the Theatre.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 December 1852), 3

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MRS. FIDDES, formerly Miss H. Cawse, begs to inform her pupils and friends that she has removed to 48, Russell-street.

"MUSICAL", The Argus (29 December 1852), 4

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We feel that we have deserved some blame in having failed before this to notice a series of musical entertainments of a very refined and elegant character, which have lately been presented to the public of Melbourne through the agency of a newly-arrived company, entitled "The Glee and Madrigal Union." With the valuable aid of Mrs. Fiddes, the "Union" has given several very high class concerts, which have well deserved the support of such portion of the public as has really a taste for good music. The most striking singer is the Mrs. Hancock who so completely took the audience of the last Thursday's weekly concert by surprise . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 January 1852), 8

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GRAND SELECTION OF SACRED MUSIC. IN the Hall of the Mechanics' Institution. This Evening.
Principal Vocalists: Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Edward Hancock, & Mrs. H. Fiddes, Mr. W. C. Lyon, Mr. Edgar Ray, and Mr. Edward Hancock . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 January 1853), 7

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IN THE HALL OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.
A Select Vocal Academy for Ladies will be opened on the 25th of January, 1853, Under the direction of
MRS. HARRIET FIDDES, Formerly Miss H. Cawse.
THE Lessons will commence at Twelve, o'clock exactly, and terminate at One, every Tuesday und Friday.
The exercises used at these classes are composed expressly for them.
During the series of Lessons, Mrs. Fiddes will introduce the following songs; -
"O thou that tellest" - Handel.
"He was despised" - Handel.
"He shall feed his flock" - Handel.
"But the Lord is mindful" - Mendelssohn.
"Paga fin" - Winter.
"Angiol d'amor" - Donizetti.
"Deh non valer" - Donizetti.
"By the sad sea waves" - Benedict.
"She shines before me" - G. N. Macfarren.
"The slave girl's love" - E. Land.
"Always with thee" - W. Magnard.
"Far from my birth-place" - A. Fosca.
"The star of love" - Laner.
"The song of the olden time" - J. Moore, Esq.
"The Maid of Judah" - F. Kucken.
"My heart is sair" - Scotch Melodies.
"Moorish Serenade" - F. Cucken.
"Sly Cupid" - Latom [Latour]
Tickets £1 1s. for a Course of Eight Lessons may be obtained of Mr. Paterson, at the Mechanics' Institution;
or of Mrs. Harriet Fiddes, 48, Russell-street, for which an early application is respectfully requested, that all the arrangements may be speedily completed.

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 February 1853), 8

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Thursday Weekly Concerts. FEBRUARY, 17TH, 1853 . . .
ON which occasion the whole of Lock's celebrated music of Macbeth will be performed . . .
Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, Mr. Hancock, Monsieur Barre, And Mr. W. F Sayer.
Solo flute, Mr. Creed Royal, pianist, Mr. White . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anthony Barre (vocalist); William Francis Sayer (vocalist); Creed Royal (flute); Thomas White (pianist)

MUSIC: Locke's music in Macbeth (correctly by Richard Leveridge)

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 February 1853), 8

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GRAND EVENING CONCERT.
MRS. MOORE (late Miss Lazar) . . . her first CONCERT in Melbourne . . .
MONDAY EVENING NEXT, 25th INST. At the Mechanics' Institution,
On which occasion she will be assisted by Mrs. Fiddes (late Miss H. Cawse), Mrs. Hancock, Mr. Coleman Jacobs, and Mr. Hancock.
Mr. A. Moore, the Violinist, will likewise perform twice during the evening . . .
PROGRAMME: PART 1. 1. Glee - Hail Smiling Morn - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, and Mr. Hancock . . .
4. Duet - No! I will no more endure it - Mrs. Fiddes and Mr. Hancock - Curschman . . .
7. Song - Il Segreto per esser Felice (from the Opera of Lucretia Borgia) - Mrs. Fiddes - Donizetti . . .
9. Trio - My Lady, the Countess, (from the Opera of the Secret Marriage) - Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Hancock, and Mrs. Fiddes. - Cimarosa.
PART II. 1. Trio - Up Early in the Morning, (founded on an old Scotch Melody) - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, and Mr. Hancock . . .
3. Duet - We are Wandering - Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Fiddes - Wallace.
6. Duet - Childhood - (The Words by Sir Walter Scott, the Music composed by Mrs. Harriet Fiddes) . . .
8. Song - In Questo Semplice - Mrs. Fiddes - Donizetti.
9. Trio - The Laughing Gipsies - Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Fiddes, and Mr. Hancock . . .
Pianist, Mr. Coleman Jacobs . . .