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A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–G (Ga-Gly)
Dr GRAEME SKINNER (University of Sydney)
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Graeme Skinner (University of Sydney),
"A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–G (Ga-Gly)",
Australharmony (an online resource toward the early history of music in colonial Australia):
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php; accessed 5 November 2024
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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 2020 and 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.
GABB, John Gough (John GABB; J. GABB; John G. GABB; John Gough GABB; Mr. GABB)
Amateur and semi-professional musician, violinist, violin player, orchestral leader, painter and decorator
Born Gloucestershire, England, 1819; baptised Minchinhampton parish church, 6 June 1819, son of Daniel GABB and Hannah GOUGH
Married (1) Eleanor BUCKINGHAM (c. 1820-1876), St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester, England, 20 February 1844
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 December 1852 (per Mercurius, Dutch ship from Liverpool, with wife and 4 children)
Married (2) Phillippa DONALDSON, Geelong, VIC, 1877
Died Geelong, VIC, 12 April 1904, aged "85", "a colonist of 52 years"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gough+Gabb+1819-1904 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GABB-John-Gough (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
John Gabb was born at Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, in 1819, a son of Daniel Gabb, a blacksmith, and Hannah Gough. He married Eleanor Buckingham in Gloucester in 1844. A painter and decorator by trade, he was active as an amateur musician during the 1840s. By his own account, he participated in the Gloucester and Worcester musical festivals, and performed in the premiere of Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah, under the direction of the composer, at the Birmingham Festival, on 26 August 1846.
At least one independent account places Gabb in charge of a masonic concert in Gloucester on 24 October 1848. Gabb himself appeared as a singer in Weber's vocal quartet, Lutzow's wild hunt (op. 42 no. 2), and as first violinist in Beethoven's String quartet in B flat (op. 18 no. 6).
The notice of his insolvency in February 1850 lists his recent addresses, as a "Painter, Gilder, Japanner, Glazier, and Paperhanger", living at Bearland and in the Barbican Road, and working from a shop in Longsmith Street. His estate having probably been settled by mid 1851, in mid 1852 he and his wife and children sailed from Liverpool by the Dutch ship Mercurius, for Victoria.
They landed in Melbourne, VIC, on 28 December 1852, and settled immediately at Geelong, where, on 6 April 1853, Gabb became a foundation committee member of the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society. Thereafter, for almost two decades, Gabb was leader of its band, and the bands of its successors, the Geelong Choral Society (in its two iterations), the Geelong Philharmonic Society (in its two iterations), and the Geelong Harmonic Society.
Notably, the first performance in Geelong of Mendelssohn's Elijah was for Gabb's benefit.
He was also, probably for much of the later 1850s and the 1860s, a leading member of the band of the Theatre Royal, Geelong
Gabb's musical performances continued to be reported in the Geelong press, over almost forty years, into the early 1890s. From as early as the 1860s, however, his own and his family's recurring problems also began to be reported. Gabb himself was detained for public drunkenness at least twice in 1863, his daughter had a child out of wedlock in 1866, his son Daniel was several times detained for exposing himself, and in 1869 his wife Eleanor had to be restrained from pawning the family's possessions to pay for her drinking habit. When finally, in 1870, Gabb was removed from the post of leader of the band of the Philharmonic Society, it was alleged that members had been "disgusted" by his (unspecified) behaviour.
For the remainder of the 1870s and 1880s, however, he continued to play and apparently also to teach locally on a more modest scale, frequently documented in his later years playing violin at social functions of the Newtown Wesleyan Sunday School.
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Minchinhampton in the county of Gloucester in the year 1819; register, 1813-34, page 82; Gloucestershire Archives, P217 in 1/12
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/5066/41511_626640_4079-00095 (PAYWALL)
No. 651 / June 6 / John Son of / Daniel & Hannah / Gabb / Barley / Blacksmith / . . .
England census, 6 June 1841, St. Mary de Lode, Gloucester; UK National Archives, HO107/356/10/1/5/4
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1979783:8978 (PAYWALL)
Barbican Cottage / Jail Alley / Daniel Gabb / 45 / Whitesmith // Hannah / 45 // John / 21 / Painter . . . [all born in county]
1844, marriages solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Mary de Crypt in the city of Gloucester; register 1844; Gloucestershire Archives, Gdr/V1/407
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/5156/43138_633870_4624-00811 (PAYWALL)
No. 112 / Feb'y 20 / John Gabb / Full age / bachelor / Painter / [residence] St. Mary de Crypt / [father] Daniel Gabb / Blacksmith
Eleanor Buckingham / Full age / Spinster / St. Mary de Crypt / [father] John Buckingham / Clerk . . .
"MARRIED", Cheltenham Chronicle [England] (22 February 1844), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000311/18440222/023/0003 (PAYWALL)
Feb. 20, at St. Mary de Crypt Church, Gloucester, Mr. John Gabb, painter, Bolt lane, to Eleanor, second daughter of Mr. J. Buckingham, of the New Stroud road, near that city.
"DEATHS", Gloucestershire Chronicle (5 June 1847), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000393/18470605/030/0003 (PAYWALL)
May 31, of scarlet fever, William John, son of Mr. John Gabb, painter, of Bell-lane, in this city, aged 2 years.
[News], Gloucester Journal (28 October 1848), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000532/18481028/032/0003 (PAYWALL)
On Tuesday evening last [24 October], an excellent concert took place at the Lodge of Druids, No. 372, held at the Lower George, in this city. The programme (drawn up by Mr. John Gabb,) was of a most inviting nature, embracing choruses, overtures, quartets, glees, duets, valses, and recitations. The whole of the musical talent, for which this society is so much noted, was called into action. The song of "I seek her on every shore" was sung with great taste and considerable feeling by Mr. Raggett. "Lutzow's wild hunt" was sung by Messrs. O. Dewey, A. Whitehead, C. Luker, S. Morgan, E. T. Evans, J. Gabb, M. Grist, and E. Bailey, and elicited much applause. Mr. W. Becks' recitation was of a first-rate character, and received the merited approbation of the brothers. Mr. S. Morgan gave the celebrated Parry's song of "Matrimony;" this gentleman's talent is well known, and he received a unanimous encore. Beethoven's quartet, No. 6, "Op. 18," was admirably played by Messrs. Gabb, Evans, Morgan, and Grist. The overture of "Tancredi" brought forward the talent of these gentlemen, assisted by Mr. E. Bailey, of Newent, who came to Gloucester expressly for that purpose. Mr. J. Band did much service in playing the double bass. The recitation by Mr. J. Gough, of "Ye crags and peaks," was given with considerable judgment and much feeling, and was rapturously received by all present. Mr. Chas. Clutterbuck, surgeon, having been called upon for toast, highly commended the performances, and expressed his belief that such entertainments are calculated to promote good feeling, harmony, and brotherly love. He hoped there would be a recurrence of these meetings. Several toasts were drank in the course of the evening. The lodge was closed by the whole company, amounting to nearly one hundred, singing the National Anthem. Several leading men of the city and a sprinkling of the body corporate belonging to the order were present, as well as a good attendance of brothers belonging other lodges, especially from Lodge 96, who were much pleased with the entertainment. The whole of the performances was of first rate and gratifying nature, and reflect great credit upon all parties concerned. Mr. A. Whitehead presided at the pianoforte, and his exertions gave universal satisfaction.
[Notice], The London gazette (8 February 1850), 382
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=DRlKAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA382 (DIGITISED)
WHEREAS a Petition of JOHN GABB, at present and for three and a half years and upwards last past residing in Bell Lane, in the city of Gloucester, and being a Painter, Gilder, Japanner, Glazier, and Paper-hanger; previously for a short time staying Barbacan House, near the said city, but in the county of Gloucester, out of business and employment; previously of No. 4, Bear Land; previously of No. 16, Longsmith Street, both in the said city of Gloucester; and formerly of Barbacan Road, near the city, but in the said county of Gloucester, (having a Shop in Longsmith Street aforesaid,) Painter, Gilder, Japanner, and Glazier; and during a portion of his said residence at No. 4, Bear Land aforesaid, also a Paper-hanger; an Insolvent Debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, and an interim order for protection from process having been given to the said John Gabb, under the provisions of the statutes in that case made and provided, the said John is hereby required to appear in such aforesaid Court, before James Francillon, Esquire, the Judge of the said Court, acting in the matter of the said Petition, on the eleventh day of March next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon precisely, for his first examination, touching his Debts, Estate, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said statutes. And notice is hereby given, that the choice of the Creditors' Assignees to take place at the time appointed. All persons indebted to the said John Gabb, who have any his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Robert Wilton, Clerk of the said Court, his Office, Gloucester, the Official Assignee of the said Insolvent. By order of the Court, J. N. BALME, High Bailiff. Gloucester, February 5, 1850.
England census, 30 March 1851, Gloucester St. Catherine; UK National Archives, HO 107/1961/452/15
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/GLSHO107_1961_1962-0332 (PAYWALL)
15 Oxford Terrace / John Gabb / Head / 31 / Painter / [born] Gloucestershire
Eleanor Gabb / Wife / 30 / - / Gloucester St. Nicholas
Elizabeth Gabb / Dau / 4 / - / Gloucester St. Mary de Crypt
William John Gabb / Son / 3 / - / Gloucester St. Mary de Crypt
Daniel Henry Gabb / Son / 1 / - / Gloucester St. Mary de Crypt
Emily Moore / Servant / 12 . . .
[Advertisement], Gloucester Journal (19 April 1851), 1
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000532/18510419/027/0001 (PAYWALL)
NOTICE is hereby given, that James Francillon, Esquire, Judge of the County Court of Gloucestershire, at Gloucester, in which a Petition for Protection from Process bearing date the 1st day of February, 1850, hath been filed by JOHN GABB . . . will sit on the first day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon to Audit the Accounts of the Official Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Insolvent . . . And Notice is hereby also given, that the said James Francillon, Esquire, the Judge of the said Court, will sit on the 29th day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Shire Hall, in the said city of Gloucester, in order to make a Dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said Insolvent; when and where the Creditors whose Debts are not inserted in the Insolvent's Schedule, and who have not already proved their Debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend; and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. Gloucester, 14th April, 1851.
Geelong, VIC (from December 1852):
Names and descriptions of passengers per Mercurius, from Liverpool, 10 September 1852, for Port Phillip, 28 December 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FF8A68-F96C-11E9-AE98-392CC9D20830?image=174 (DIGITISED)
. . . John Gabb / 35 / Farmer // Eleanora / 30 // Elizab't / 6 // W'm John / 4 // Dan'l Henry / 2 // Leonora / 1
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (20 April 1853), 4 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94361403
THE GEELONG AMATEUR HARMONIC SOCIETY.
AT a Meeting held at the residence of Mr. B. Wilson, on the 6th of April, 1853, it was resolved,
that a Society be immediately formed, under the denomination of the Geelong Amateur Harmonic Society,
having for its object the cultivation of Vocal and Instrumental Music,
and that the following Gentlemen be appointed as Officers of the Society for one year, viz.:
Mr. W. Weire - President.
Mr. B. Wilson - Vice President.
Mr. G. W. Bayley, Treasurer and Secretary.
Mr. T. Carr - Auditor.
Committee of Management, with power to add to their number - Messrs. Spark, Gabb, Jones, Wilson, and Hunt.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Next Meeting of the said Society will be held at the School Room opposite the Court House,
Yarra street on Wednesday Evening next, the 20th April at Seven o'clock precisely,
for the furtherance of the above object, to which all persons favourably disposed to the progress thereof are respectfully invited to attend and become Members.
Donations of Music will be thankfully received and acknowledged.
G. W. BAYLEY, Secretary.
ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Wilson (member); Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society (association)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (29 April 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91933750
THEATRE ROYAL. NOVELTY! NOVELTY!!
SATRUDAY, April 29th. GRAND EVENING CONCERT. PHALANX OF MUSICAL TALENT.
Principal Vocalists: MADAME SARA FLOWER, The Australian Nightingale.
Mrs. MOORE, the Favourite soprano.
Re-appearance of MR. F. W. SAYERS, The Primo Tenore of the Colonies.
MR. LABERNE, the John Parry of Australia.
Instrumentalists: Messrs. F. Coppin, Harward, Cossa, Heunerbein [sic], Gabb, and A. Moore,
Leader - Mr. Coppin. Conductor - Mr. A. Moore
PROGRAMME:
PART I.
Overture - 'The Bohemian Girl,' - Full Band - Balfe
2. Song - 'The Maids of Merry England,' - Mr. F. W. Sayer - Perring
3. Scena - 'Casta Diva,' - Madame Sara Flower - Bellini.
4. Buffo Song, Mr. Laberne - Laberne.
5. Waltz - 'D'Amour,' with Cornopean obligato by Mr. Harward - Koenig.
6. Song - 'Light of my soul,' - Mrs. Moore - Aspul
7. Solo - Cornopean, by desire - Mr. Harward.
8. Duet - 'The Echo,' - Mrs. Moore and Mr. F. W. Sayer - Braham.
9, Quadrille - 'The Irish,' - Full Band - Jullien.
An Interval of 10 minutes.
PART II.
Overture - 'Norma,' - Full Band - Bellini.
2. Song - 'The Death of Nelson,' - Mr. F. W. Sayer - Braham.
3. Ballad - 'The Lost Heart,' - Madame Sara Flower.
4. Ballad - 'I'll not beguile Thee,' - Mrs. Moore - Lee
5. Galop - 'The Ne Plus Ultra,' - Full Band - Gungl
6. Duet - 'For the sake of these I pray thee' - Madame Sara Flower and Mrs. Moore.
7. Solo - 'Flageolet' - Mr. F. W. Sayer - Mayseder.
8. Finale - 'God save the Queen,' - Solos by Mesdames Sara Flower, Moore, and Mr. F. W. Sayer.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Rachel and Andrew Moore (vocalist and violinist, conductor); William Francis Sayer (vocalist); George Laberne (vocalist); Frederick Coppin (musician); William Harward (musician); Mr. Cossa (musician); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (8 January 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91863096
Thursday, 11th January. To Painters and Glaziers.
E. SMITH has received instructions from Mr. Gabb to sell by auction, on the premises, Myers-street,
opposite the Odd Fellows Hotel, on Thursday, January 11, at 12 o'clock,
The whole of his Stock-in-Trade, comprising Room Paper, Paints, Dry Colours, and a general assortment of Painter's Materials.
No reserve. Terms, cash
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (25 September 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91871217
GRAND SACRED CONCERT. 70 Performers.
The members of the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society respectfully announce they will give their
second Grand Concert (in aid of the funds of the Society) in the McKILLOP-STREET CHAPEL, on
THURSDAY, 27th instant, on which occasion they will perform (assisted by talented musicians from Melbourne),
Haydn's magnificent Oratorio THE CREATION.
The services of MRS. TESTAR Have again been secured,
Mr. Ewart (member of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society), Mr. Kawerau, and others have kindly volunteered their assistance on this occasion.
Conductor - Mr. J. Rogers. Leader - Mr. J. Gabb.
Great care has been taken to render the band and chorus thoroughly efficient,
and it is confidently hoped that the public of Geelong will heartily support the Society's endeavours in providing concerts of this elevating character.
Admission, 5s. Reserved Seats, 7s 6d. Tickets and books containing the words of the Oratorio,
to be had at Mr. Mercer, Market-square, Mr. Brown, Moorabool-street, Mr. Paterson, Malop-street, Mr. Vale, Moorabool-street,
Mr. Hobday, Yarra-street, Mr. C. Andrews, Market-square, Mr. C. Grey, Moorabool-Street,
Mr. W. Field, Singapore Terrace, Mr. W. Hitchcock, Market-square . . .
WALTER M. HITCHCOCK, Hon. Sec., Geelong, September 14th, 1855.
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Theodore Kawerau (vocalist); John Rogers (conductor); George Mercer (member); Joseph Hobday (member); William Field (member); Walter Michelmore Hitchcock (secretary)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (19 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91866616
GRAND SACRED CONCERT In aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Institution.
The Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society respectfully inform the public that they will give their third concert on
TUESDAY, the 19th instant, In the Independent Chapel, McKillop-street,
Subject - Handel's Sublime Oratorio, THE MESSIAH.
The Committee have much pleasure in again announcing the engagement of Mrs. TESTAR, to render the principal Soprano Solos.
Mr. EWART (principal tenor of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society.)
Mr. KAWERAU, and others, have kindly volunteered their assistance.
Several members of the Society will, also, take part in the Solos . . .
Every effort has been made to render the chorus and band effective.
Conductor, Mr. Jerson. Leader, Mr. Gabb . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas William I'Erson (conductor); Mechanics' Institute (Geelong association)
"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Thursday, 22nd May, 1856", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 May 1856), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4838578
Notwithstanding the frequent showers of rain during the greater portion of yesterday the oratorio last evening was very well attended. The expenses attending the getting up of such an entertainment are necessarily very heavy, and it must have been highly gratifying to the Sacred Harmonic Society to find that their endeavors to provide so great a treat were appreciated by the public at large, who, spite of mud and rain, had congregated in large numbers. Nearly one hundred performers were on the platform, among whom I was pleased to find a much larger number of ladies than on any former occasion. Mr. Jerson conducted with his usual ability. The arrangements for the orchestra, under the able leadership of Mr. Gabb, were all that could be desired. Mr. Johnston and several of the band of the 40th Regiment were present, their assistance tending in no small degree to make the entertainment go off with considerable eclat. Especial mention should be made of the able manner in which the solos were rendered by Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Mr. Ewart; as also the bass solos by members of the society. Thanks are also due to the ladies for their courage in venturing out in such weather, thus securing the committee from an expected deficiency in the proceeds.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (master, 40th band); Anne Goodliffe (vocalist); Band of the 40th Regiment (military)
"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Friday, 22nd August, 1856", The Argus (23 August 1856), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7135351
The sacred concert given on Wednesday evening by the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society was very well attended, considering the very inclement weather, bad roads, and also that the same night had been most injudiciously chosen for the theatrical benefit in aid of the hospital. Mrs. Testar and Mr. Kaye, who executed the different solos, as well as Mr. Gabb, the conductor of the band, deserve the highest praise for their exertions.
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Kaye (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Argus (13 October 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7140234
TO Lady Vocalists - A Lady, with powerful soprano voice, and of undoubted ability,
may receive a Quarter's ENGAGEMENT in the Grand Subscription Concerts to be given weekly in the Mechanics' Hall.
Address, stating terms, Mr. Gabb, Geelong.
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (5 January 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150074918
The annual meeting of the Geelong Philharmonic Society was held last evening, at the Mechanics' Institute,
Mr. Hitchcock, the President, in the chair . . . During September and October it was the intention of the committee to give a sacred concert,
consisting of Beethoven's Mass, but the irregular attendance on the part of the members compelled them reluctantly to abandon this project . . .
The Messiah having been put in rehearsal, it was given at a concert on the 23rd ult., partly amateur and partly professional.
It is to be regretted that the inattention of a portion of the members who merely came a few rehearsals before the concert,
and were quite incapable of taking their parts, led to an unsatisfactory rendering of some portions of the oratorio,
and brought blame on a useful officer of the society by a severe critique in the Advertiser, to which the committee felt called upon to reply.
The last three months have been fraught with considerable anxiety to the committee,
who have used every exertion and adopted every possible plan to arouse the members to a more regular attendance,
and which they have much to regret has not resulted to their satisfaction.
The present officers now retire, and it devolves upon this meeting to elect their successors.
A new arrangement has been made with Mr. Gabb, viz., - that he be allowed one half the nett proceeds of all concerts,
the committee reserving themselves the right to give one annually for any purpose they may elect.
The property of the Society consists of drums, cost £20; music, cost £102; violin, £1;
organ shares 42, at £42; and which if forced into the market it is supposed would not realise more than £80.
The Treasurer reported a deficiency of £58.
Mr. Towle moved, and Mr. Wilson seconded the advisability of winding up the society.
Mr. Field moved as an amendment, "That the society should be continued on a more moderate scale, in a hall which could be had without charge,
and under a gratis management" . . .
Mr. Gabb thought the winding up of the society might have a good effect in clearing off some cliquisms and other embarrassments;
and then the members might, if they so chose, start a similar society afresh.
The motion and amendment were put, and the amendment had it by a large majority.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year.
ASSOCIATIONS: Walter Michelmore Hitchcock (member); Benjamin Wilson (member); Thomas Towle (member); Geelong Philharmonic Society (association)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (8 April 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077159
A capital little soiree, got up in a quiet way by purely local co-operation, came off last evening at the Newtown Mechanics' Institute . . . Upwards of a hundred guests were present. The hall was gaily decorated with wreaths, evergreens and banners; and for the further enlivenment of the evening's festivities, Mr. Stoneham, Mr. Gabb, and other musical notorieties were in attendance, and took care to let the meeting be aware of them . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Stoneham (musician)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (18 April 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077420
The first of a series of Saturday Night Concerts for the People was given on Saturday evening last, in the new Temperance Hall. William Burrow, Esq., Mayor of Geelong, presided. The programme offered a very fair evening's entertainment in return for the small charge made for admission. Mr. Stoneham, Mr. Gabb, and other instrumentalists were engaged for the occasion. The vocal music was executed by a few members of the Temperance Society . . .
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (10 June 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150079190
GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
THE First Concert in connection with the above Society will be held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Saturday, June 11th.
Vocalists: - Miss Juliana King, Mr. Ewart, (of the Melbourne Philharmonic) assisted by several Amateurs.
Stoneham's celebrated band has also been engaged. Principal Instrumentalists: Cornet, Mr. Stewart (of the 40th Regiment);
1st Violin, Mr. Gabb; Pianist, Mr. Plumstead; Director, Mr. Stoneham . . .
Admission - One Shilling; Children under 12, Half Price.
W. STITT JENKINS, Hon. sec.
ASSOCIATIONS: Juliana King (vocalist); Edward Stewart (cornet); Henry Plumstead (pianist); William Stitt Jenkins (secretary); Geelong Recreative Society (association)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (23 December 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565811
HANDEL'S "Messiah" was performed at the Harmonic Society's Concert last night, in a more perfect manner than it ever has been produced in Geelong. We do not remember any affair of the kind so deserving of unqualified praise in every particular. Madame Sarah Flower confirmed the opinion of all who are familiar with her fine contralto voice, and in the solo "He was despised" peculiarly distinguished herself. Mrs. Hancock must have noticed the warmth of welcome by the audience exhibited in a manner not the less gratifying perhaps, for being altogether ill accordant with the nature of the music. Mr. Farquharson with his glorious bass "like to the sound of a trumpet," and Mr. Sherwin with his powerful yet melodious tenor, all contributed to give a completeness to the Oratorio never before attainable here. The orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Gabb, and strengthened by Mr. Johnson and a few other musical veterans from Melbourne was to the solos and chorusses like a rich setting to the Diamond or Pearl, the glowing background to a sunny picture . . . We never heard the choir sing so well together, and we will probably not go far wrong in giving Mr. I'Erson and Mr. Gabb some portion of the credit for this. The second concert of the Society, consisting of operatic and other selections, takes place this evening, when all the celebrities of last night, and Madame Carandini in addition, will appear . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Thomas William I'Erson (conductor); Maria Carandini (vocalist); Geelong Harmonic Society (association)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (15 June 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150306088
Not since the departure of Anna Bishop has such an audience assembled in Geelong as last night responded to the call of the Harmonic Society; and certainly the unusual attractions offered warranted the response. Mendelssohn's Elijah constituted the performance, a daring thing for the society to attempt, but the result showed that they did not miscalculate their powers and means, for a more complete performance was never given in Geelong . . . The array of vocal and instrumental talent on the platform last night exceeded anything ever witnessed here. Madame Stuttaford made her first appearance in Geelong, and won triumphs in the various solos and quartetts which fell to her share . . . Three members of Lyster's Opera Company assisted, namely, Madame Lucy Escott, Miss Georgina Hodson, and Mr. Squires . . . Mr. Farquharson was absent from illness, and his place was kindly filled by Mr. Lyster . . . The remaining principals were Mr. Ewart, Mr. Lissignol, and Master Cooke, while the band was strengthened by Mr. Johnson, of the 40th, Mr. Reed, Mr. King, and Mr. Gover, from Melbourne. Mr. Plumstead presided at the organ. Mr. Gabb (for whose benefit the concert was) led, and Mr. H. B. Moore conducted, a task for which he proved himself on this, as on former occasions, peculiarly fitted . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford (vocalist); Lucy Escott (vocalist); Georgia Hodson (vocalist); Henry Squires (vocalist); Frederick Lyster (vocalist); Eugene Lissignol (vocalist); Charles Cook (vocalist); Thomas Reed (musician); Edward King (musician); Henry Barman Gover (musician); Henry Byron Moore (conductor); Lyster Opera Company (troupe)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (7 November 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148903843
A numerous meeting was held in the Class room of the Mechanics' Institute last evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for the musical performance at the opening of the forthcoming Industrial Exhibition. Mr. T. W. I'Erson presided. Messrs. Gabb, Goodall, Levein, I'Erson, Stoneham, Sasse, J. H. Turner, Walker, Roxburgh, W. S. Howell, and Hobday were elected a committee to conduct the affair. Mr. Levien was appointed secretary to the committee, and it was resolved to write to the secretary of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, for the loan of the music as performed at the opening of the London Exhibition, with a view to put the same in rehearsal . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Daniel Goodall (musician); Jonas Felix Levien (amateur); Edmund Sasse (amateur); James Hobson Turner (amateur); George William Walker (musician); Joseph Hobday (musician); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Wednesday, May 20 . . . DRUNKARDS", Geelong Advertiser (21 May 1863), 3
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John Friend, John Gabb; William McCann. Phillip O'Neil, Alexander Webster, John Peters, Thomas Robinson, and Jerry, the aboriginal, were each ordered to be imprisoned till 12 o'clock that day for drunkenness.
"NEW AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (23 October 1863), 2
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. . . St. Paul's Church choir . . . have for many months been rehearsing, with the most praiseworthy energy, selections from the works of two of the greatest masters in sacred vocal composition, with a view to public performance in aid of the fund for purchasing an organ of some size for use in St. Paul's Church . . . Mr. Gabb, of the Gloucester and Worcester musical festivals, as leader . . .
"GRAND SACRED CONCERT", The Star (24 October 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72518196
A performance of sacred music, in aid of the St. Paul's Church Organ Fond, took place in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening . . . Mr. J. Gabb, of the Gloucester and Worcester Musical Festivals, acted as leader . . .
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. YARRA STREET. Monday, February 8. DRUNKARDS", Geelong Advertiser (9 February 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148699136
. . . John Gabb fined 20s. or 21 hours . . .
"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (25 March 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72514575
Handel's oratorio "The Messiah" will be performed by the Ballarat Harmonic Society, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, this evening . . . The leader of the band is to be Mr. Gabb, of the Geelong concerts . . .
ASSOCIATION: Ballarat Harmonic Society (association)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (28 July 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150464056
VIOLIN CLASS. GENTLEMEN desirous of learning to play the Violin are requested to meet at Mr. I'Erson's residence, on Friday evening, 28th July, at half-past Seven, when a Class will be formed under the management of Mr. Gabb.
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. YARRA STREET. Monday, March 13 . . . DEBT", Geelong Advertiser (14 March 1865), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150403906
Quiney v. Howard. A claim for board and lodging, plaintiff being the proprietor of the Royal Hotel, and defendant the late lessee of the theatre adjoining. There was no appearance of defendant, who was said to be on the point of leaving for New Zealand . . .
Gabb v. Howard - The same defendant as in the previous case, plaintiff being the violinist of the Theatre Royal band. Order for L3 10s and 7s 6d costs.
Werner v Howard - Plaintiff, the theatre bill sticker, sued for L1 14s, and obtained an order for that amount and costs.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sam Howard (actor, manager, Theatre Royal, Geelong)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (9 July 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150647281
MOLYNEUX AND GABB, PAINTERS, PAPERERS, AND GLAZIERS, OIL AND COLORMEN. Opposite the Post office, Gheringhap Street . . .
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (7 April 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150466292
The Geelong Choral Society are to give a concert this evening in the Mechanics' institute, consisting of selections from "The Messiah," "Creation," "Elijah," "Judas," and "St. Paul" . . . Mr. I'Erson will perform the duties of Conductor, a position which his lengthened experience eminently qualifies him to fulfil. Mr. Gabb, who, for years was leader for the Geelong Harmonic Society, will act in a similar capacity this evening . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Choral Society (association)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (2 December 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150642943
Miss Roche's Grand Classical Concert took place last evening, at the Mechanics' Institute . . . The entertainment commenced by a grand trio composed by Beethoven, and arranged for the pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. From the manner in which this was executed by Miss Roche, Mr. Gabb, and Mr. Thomas, the audience soon became aware that a rich treat was in store for them . . .
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Monday, Feb. 22 . . . ILLEGAL DETENTION", Geelong Advertiser (24 February 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148879253
John Gabb summoned Tobias Griggs for illegally detaining certain articles. The plaintiff said his wife, having unfortunately taken to drink, had been in the habit of pawning everything she could lay her hands upon. He had warned the pawnbrokers against her, and they, recently becoming more careful, his wife had found other sources. She had thus left a watch and fishing-reel with the defendant, who had advanced her money on them, although he was not licensed as a pawnbroker. The things had since been returned. The magistrates had no option but to dismiss the case, cautioning defendant against such illegal traffic.
John Gabb v. G. Turner - This was a similar case to the previous one, the defendant being charged with having advanced money to plaintiff's wife on half a dozen books, he not being a licensed pawnbroker . . . Case postponed till Wednesday.
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (4 September 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433948
A meeting of members of the above society was held last evening, in the class room of the Mechanics' Institute . . . Mr. Gabb here entered the room and . . . said he understood it was Mr. Thomas' intention to withdraw as leader. If Mr. Thomas would undertake the leadership he, Mr. Gabb, would support him. If he had been able to stop longer at the meeting when Mr. Thomas was elected, he had no doubt somebody would have proposed him, and he would tell them candidly that had he been elected he should not have acted. He considered Mr. Thomas quite as competent as himself and he would have much pleasure in playing second violin to him for the first quarter, conditionally that Mr. Thomas would play second to him the next quarter. He would not play second to any man unless that man would play second to him. If Mr. Thomas would accept this proposal it would suit him . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Herbert Thomas (musician)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (18 September 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150434237
The rehearsal of the oratorio Judas Maccabeus by the members of the Geelong Philharmonic Society, in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute last evening, was most successful. There were sixty vocalists present, besides a number of the members of the band . . . At a meeting of the committee held afterwards Mr. Gabb was elected leader of the band.
"THE MESSIAH", Geelong Advertiser (24 December 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150436229
Many were astonished when they heard that our recently formed Philharmonic Society had chosen such a difficult oratorio as Handel's masterpiece - "The Messiah" in which to make their second appearance . . . last evening . . . The band was led by Mr. Gabb, but it was not sufficiently powerful to be effective. Mr. Walker's playing on the clarionet and flute was much admired. Mr. Best's talent as ar violincello-player is too well-known to need comment. Mr. Goodall's harmonium accompaniment was very accurate, and Mr. Mulder showed that he has considerably improved on the double-bass. There was at times a little too much scraping in the violin department, although Mr. Gabb's leading on the first was all that could be desired.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Parry Best (cello); John Frederick Mulder (double bass)
"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Geelong Advertiser (25 June 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148796423
The sublime Oratorio of Samson was performed last evening to an appreciative and, considering the state of the weather, numerous audience, by the above society, which has only been in existence about nine or ten months, during which time four concerts have been given, including three of the most difficult and popular oratorios, and on each occasion the society has acquitted itself admirably . . . We missed the old leader, Mr. Gabb, whose taste in this class of music was always to be admired, and we trust his absence will not be of long duration . . .
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (15 September 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150657469
The first annual meeting of the members of the Philharmonic Society was held on Wednesday evening, in the class-room of the Mechanics' Institute . . . The secretary read the following report of the years' proceedings:-
". . . Other changes have also taken place in the society, Mr. Gabb having not only resigned his position as leader, but having also discontinued attendance at the rehearsals of the society, which non-attendance alone would have deprived him of his office. The committee without a dissentient voice, elected Mr. Andrews to the post, and we think that you are not prepared to blame the committee for a step which has resulted so much to your advantage . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert James Andrews (leader)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE . . .", Geelong Advertiser (17 September 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150655657
Sir, I beg the favour of replying to that portion of the above society's remarks, referring to an ex-leader of the society. "Other changes have also taken place in the society, Mr. Gabb having not only resigned his position as leader," &c. It is true such changes did take place - that I could no longer discharge its duties with satisfaction to myself or benefit to the public, and I deemed it desirable there should be a change in the leadership. Accordingly I tendered my resignation, but the chairman, fearing the society might be jeopardised by its acceptance, politely requested me to allow him to destroy it, which was done, I at the same time assuring him I would never leave the society without appointing a competent successor. I tried several gentlemen, among whom was their present leader, who then stoutly refused me, stating that "he did not like classical music." Another gentleman went one evening, which was sufficient for him. The committee then thought proper (although my resignation was destroyed, and, according to the rules, I was elected for twelve months ending the 30th inst.), to take the matter out of my hands, and they elected Mr. Andrews, and required of me to play second violin to him - a request I could not comply with. I felt a great injustice had been done me - hence the cause of my absence. - I think, Mr. Editor, when Mr. Andrews has served the society for 17 years it is probable he may wish to retire in favour of another. And in doing so I sincerely hope he may be at liberty to do so, and be more fortunate than I have been. And now, sir, if you will allow me to say a word for myself? -
When I arrived in Geelong in 1852 the town was destitute of such a society;
but seeing there was material for forming one, I set to work and mustered 18 performing members; who each of us put down £1 for music.
Mr. Lloyd, merchant, now in Geelong, I remember, gave us a lot of music, and we started in March 1853.
Under various names and under various conductors, with slight intermissions, we have kept before the public ever since,
I being their sole leader right through a period of over 17 years, discharging my duties satisfactorily,
at all events to the best of my ability and to the entire satisfaction of the Press, and mostly gratuitously.
Haying been the prime originator of this society, the first who introduced the oratorio to Geelong,
the first to bring out the "Elijah" in the colonies - in which I had the honour of performing under the composer,
himself in Birmingham - I think I have not received proper treatment at their hands, and beg they will leave me alone further.
But what can I expect from such a society when a "gentleman who helped them but at their last concert,"
and who is always sought after where a correct rendering of classical music is needed,
and who is on his instrument well known to be inferior to no other person this side of the line is thus spoken of -
"His instrument is fine-toned but his execution is faulty.
JOHN GABB. September 15th.
"MR. GABB AND THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE . . .", Geelong Advertiser (19 September 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150656673
Sir, - As Mr. Gabb has chosen to drag my name before the public, will you allow me a short space to reply.
Mr. Gabb did resign, but he had nothing to do with the appointment of a competent successor.
Mr. Gabb certainly asked me to take the leadership, and I refused; but I distinctly deny ever having given as a reason that "I did not like classical music."
I have nothing to do with the action taken by the committee, but I can of my own knowledge state,
that Mr. Gabb so disgusted many of the members of the society during the latter period of his leadership, that they would have left had he not resigned.
I have no desire to detract from Mr. Gabb's merits as a musician, further than to state,
that, I think his trumpeter must have died some time since, and he is now obliged to use his own lungs on this lively instrument.
My services to the society are gratuitous, and so are the insults Mr. Gabb heaps on me; but of any further remarks from him I shall not take notice.
Yours, respectfully, R. J. ANDREWS.
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Thursday, March 16 . . . ASSAULT", Geelong Advertiser (17 March 1871), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148762570
John G. Gabb was charged with assaulting Isaac Crawcour. There was a second charge of insulting language. The prosecutor said that between 7 and 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening, Gabb came to his shop while he was busy with some customers, and insisted on being attended to at once. As his demands were not complied with, the prisoner became very violent, and prosecutor went outside and sent a man in quest of a constable. Gabb then got hold of his coat, and it was only by main force that he released himself from his grasp. The insulting language complained of was handed, to the bench on a slip of paper. Constable Duffy, who arrested Gabb, gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Gabb denied the language imputed to him, and stated that the fracas originated through Mr. Crawcour persisting in refusing to render an account of the various goods belonging to him that were pledged at his shop. The charge of assault was dismissed, but for the insulting language a fine of 20s in default three days' imprisonment, was imposed.
"GEELONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (1 September 1871), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150417800
. . . Mr. Gabb, an old and experienced leader of orchestras, had been chosen leader of the society; but retired before the close of the year, to the regret of those who knew his worth. Mr. R. J. Andrews took his place . . .
"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (6 September 1875), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150638716
We regret to state that the wife of one of our oldest musicians, Mr. John Gabb, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday evening . . .
"DEATHS", Geelong Advertiser (16 June 1876), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148911556
Gabb - On the 15th June, at her late residence, off James-street, Eleanor, the beloved wife of Mr. John Gabb, aged 56 years.
"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (12 July 1880), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150652204
A man named Daniel Henry Gabb, a painter, was given into the custody of Constable Lee by his father, John Gabb, on a charge of having assaulted him, yesterday afternoon.
"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (20 October 1881), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150761056
The Doll Show and Sale of Gifts in aid of the debt on the Newtown Wesleyan Church was continued in the school room last evening . . . Miss Johnson played several violin duets with her tutor, Mr. Gabb, and exhibited a proficiency which must have been encouraging to that musician . . .
"ST. PAUL'S CHURCH UNION", Geelong Advertiser (18 April 1891), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150741353
A diversified entertainment, of a very attractive character, was given at St. Paul's school house last evening, by the members of the St. Paul's Church Union, assisted by the Geelong Orchestral Association . . . Conductor, Mr. T. Sibley; first violins, Messrs. B. Cotton and Careless; second violins, Messrs. Bennett and Coxon; viola Mr. J. Gabb; double bass, Mr. Charles Brearley . . .
"DEATHS", Geelong Advertiser (15 April 1904), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148896635
GABB. - On the 12th inst., at his residence, James-street, off Ryrie-street, John Gough Gabb, the beloved husband of Phillipa Gabb, aged 85 years. A colonist of 52 years. No flowers, by request. The remains were interred in the Eastern Cemetery yesterday (Thursday), the 14th inst. . . .
Will and grant of probate, John Gabb, painter, 1904; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E3EDDC2D-F53C-11E9-AE98-771906A282D4?image=1 (DIGITISED - WILL)
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GAGGIN, John (John GAGGIN)
Amateur vocalist, storekeeper, magistrate
Born Cork, Ireland, c. 1795
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1818 (free per Globe)
Married Mary Louisa BRABYN (1803-1884), St. Matthew's, Windsor, NSW, 8 October 1822
Died "at Victoria" (? VIC, or Mount Victoria, NSW), "Early in August last", 1859
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GAGGIN, Henry (Henry Walsh GAGGIN; Henry GAGGIN)
Amateur musician, violinist, violin player, fiddler
Born Windsor, NSW, 30 July 1829; baptised St. Matthew's, Windsor, 24 September 1829; son of John GAGGIN and Mary BRABYN
Married Sarah Jane HOWDEN, Clarence Town, NSW, 20 March 1851
Died Clarence Town, NSW, 11 April 1910, aged "80"
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Documentation:
[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (18 October 1822), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2181389
MARRIED, by Special License, by the Rev. JOHN CROSS, at the Church of St. Matthew, Windsor, on Tuesday the 8th instant, JOHN GAGGIN, Esq. to MARY LOUISA, Daughter of JOHN BRABYN, Captain commanding the Royal Veteran Company. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy Pair left Windsor for Shane's Park, the seat of JOHN HARRIS, Esq.
"SINGLETON. MR. DONALDSON'S VISIT", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (26 February 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article713172
. . . After the meeting Mr. Donaldson, accompanied by a number of the most influential gentlemen in the district,
proceeded to Mr. Munro's (the Fitzroy Hotel), where an excellent and substantial lunch was provided . . .
The desert having been concluded, the Chairman . . . gave the "Queen and royal family" . . .
The Chairman having called upon Mr. Gaggin for a song, that gentleman sang "The bonny English Rose," which was much applauded . . .
Song - Mr. Goodall, "When you are out in the bush" (applause) . . .
DR. STOLWORTHY proposed, in a short and able speech, "Prosperity to the press" (cheers).
Mr. WILLIAMS rose and said, he was, he believed, the only person present in any way connected with the press.
He wished the honor of replying to that toast had fallen into abler hands, as he knew that he was inadequate to the task.
If he was to say that he was a bad speaker he would be making a great mistake, as the fact was - he was "no speaker at all" [laughter.]
But having been for some time connected with the "Maitland Mercury," he would, on behalf of the editor of that paper,
and for the colonial press generally, return thanks [applause.]
Song - Mr. Williams . . .
ASSOCIAITONS: Stuart Alexander Donaldson (member of parliament); Richard Wright Goodall (vocalist); Thomas Williams (vocalist)
MUSIC: The bonnie English rose (music by Sidney Nelson; words by C. Jeffreys))
"Maitland Circuit Court (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry). THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1853 . . . STEALING FROM THE PERSON", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (12 March 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article664320
Fitzarthur Hogue, William Smith, and Henry Gaggin, were indicted for stealing £31 17s. 6d. from the person of Richardson Campbell, at Clarence Town, on the 4th September, 1852. Mr. Purefoy appeared for Gaggin, attorney, Mr. Turner; and Mr. Murray for Hogue, attorney, Mr. C. Nicholl. The witnesses called were Richardson Campbell, Frederick Henry, Hannah Fox, and Eliza Ann Campbell.
Campbell, who lives five miles from Clarence Town, went to the Paterson on Tuesday, the 2nd September, and returned on the 4th; his daughter was with him; in passing through Clarence Town he called in at Mr. Hogue's inn; he had £32 with him, £31 in notes, one of them being a £2 note; witness counted his money in Hogue's, Mrs. Hogue coming into the room as he did so; he put it again into his right trousers pocket; had some drink there; went to another house to dinner, and then to a store, and the same evening returned to Hogue's; in Hogue's he found the prisoners Smith and Gaggin, and four other men, and some women; witness drank, and saw them dancing; stopped till after eight o'clock, and was then ordered out by Mr. Hogue, who had "bonnetted" him, and called him an old rascal; witness walked perhaps a quarter of a mile, and then went towards Mr. Walters' inn, where his horses were, when Smith, Gaggin, and Hogue came up suddenly, knocked him down by a blow on the face, and struck and kicked him so that he lay there for an hour; they rumaged witness's pockets till they found the notes, when Smith called out, "I have got the lamp," and then they all ran away; in the struggle Smith tried to master him, Gaggin threw himself across witness's feet, and Hogue kept his foot on witness's mouth; all the parties were in liquor; had no doubt the prisoners were the persons. Went then to Fox's house, where his daughter was, and shortly after informed the parties, not then knowing the names of the prisoners Smith and Gaggin. Next morning saw Smith, and told the constable.
Cross-examined by Mr. Purefoy: Could not say how much liquor he had drunk; was neither drunk nor sober; never knew Mr. Gaggin before; didn't know or care whether he was the son of a magistrate; was not mistaken in the men; Gaggin played the fiddle at the house; could not charge Gaggin by name with the robbery, not knowing his name at the time; recognised him, and had him apprehended when he came into court; could not say whether Gaggin came to court as a witness for Hogue; did not see Hogue's face; never said he was sorry he had made a mistake; the notes were secured by a pin fastening the pocket; Hogue did not turn him out for impertinent conduct to a Mrs. Usher or Emblen; Dumbril and Hayward, two of the men who were in Hogue's, and who gave evidence for Hogue at Dungog, witness had never seen since, nor did he know where they were.
By Mr. Murray: Knew Hogue perfectly well, but did not see his face at the time of the robbery; heard his voice, and knew his person; never said he only recognised him by his voice; never had any doubt; witness's purse, in which his silver had been, was found in constable Henry's house, but how it came there witness could not tell.
Henry was district constable at Clarence Town in September; after midnight Campbell gave information to witness; he was in liquor, and cut about the face; went to Hogue's, and roused him out of bed, telling him that Campbell charged him with robbing him; went to the spot where Campbell said be was robbed; could see no marks of a scuffle there; there might have been a scuffle there without leaving the marks; about nine o'clock witness had seen Campbell drunk, in Hogue's house; saw him there up to ten o'clock; separated him and Mrs. Usher, as they were quarrelling; Gaggin was there; the prisoner Smith went in with witness, and came out, but went in once more; at witness's request, Hogue closed his house, about a quarter or half-past ten. It was a fine moonlight night. Hogue was apprehended that night, Smith next morning, and Gaggin on the 13th, Campbell recognising Gaggin in Dungog court-house that day. Hogue said he knew nothing about it when apprehended, and he called Campbell many names for charging him.
Cross-examined: Saw Gaggin frequently between the 4th and 13th, and saw Campbell frequently pass and repass him; on the first court-house examination on the 8th, Mr. Gaggin was there, but Campbell made no charge against him that day, nor until the 13th; had always considered Mr. Gaggin a most respectable young man; believed Dumbrill and Hayward were now at the diggings.
By the court: Campbell described the third man to witness as a tall, oldish man; witness found a purse on his hearth the morning after.
Re-examined: On the Saturday following Campbell said something about the man who was playing the fiddle.
By a juror: There is a drain between the two public-houses, but not near the spot pointed out by Campbell.
Mrs. Fox remembered Campbell coming to her husband's house late that night; he was neither drunk nor sober, and was cut; the night was fine; be complained of being robbed; his daughter had gone home, at nightfall, alone; Campbell said Mr. Hogue was one of the robbers, putting his foot on his mouth, but he could not tell the rest until morning.
Henry recalled by his Honor: On the following morning witness found Campbell's purse, empty, on his hearth-stone; Campbell slept at witness's house, after they had been out to look after the robbers.
Eliza Ann Campbell, daughter of Richardson Campbell, described what passed at Hogue's inn, and at other places in Clarence Town, corroborating her father's evidence so far as regarded the time she was with him; next day he had a cut face, and no money.
In defence Smith said he was innocent, but charged two other men, not in custody, with committing the robbery.
Mr. Purefoy addressed the jury for Gaggin, regretting that he should have to defend a young man of such character and connexions from such a charge. The whole case depended solely on the evidence of Campbell. Evidence of identity was of all things the matter that a jury must most anxiously consider, for they could all recollect in their experience many lamentable cases of mistaken identity, wherein on most positive testimony men had been convicted of crimes of which their perfect innocence was afterwards established. It was proved that Campbell was drunk and most disorderly when he left or rather was turned out of Mr. Hogue's house, for his conduct to Mrs. Usher; and was his bold unhesitating assertion that such men as Mr. Gaggin and Mr. Hogue took part in the robbery just afterwards to be believed. The constable proved that Campbell's statements as to hours were very incorrect, and what reliance could they place on his further extraordinary statements. Why did he not give Mr. Gaggin in charge that night or next day if he then believed him to be one of the robbers; but no he never made the charge until Mr. Gaggin came forward as a witness for Mr. Hogue. He should prove to them that Campbell's statements must be false as regarded Mr. Gaggin, and the jury must conclude that they were false as regarded the others.
Mr. Murray, in addressing the jury in defence of Hogue, said he he thought little more required to be said. If it was found that Campbell was mistaken or had sworn falsely as regarded one prisoner, it was impossible to believe his evidence as against the other two. He thought the jury could not rely on the evidence of Campbell as to identity, from the excited and drunken state he was in, not that he imputed perjury to him, but simply a gross mistake. Hogue had insulted him, as he thought, and his first thought was, when he recovered, that Hogue committed the robbery. Then the second man charged was the first man he saw on the following morning; and the third was the fiddler.
Mr. Purefoy called as witnesses, Valentine Bridekirk, George Achurch, Thomas Abbott, the Rev. Frederick Wilkinson, William Lowe.
Bridekirk, a resident of Sydney, was on that day in Clarence Town; was in Hogue's house, and saw Mr. Gaggin there, and Campbell; saw Campbell leave; witness remained and so did Gaggin; Campbell was drunk; witness and Gaggin remained at Hogue's for three quarters of an hour or an hour after Campbell left, and then they left the house together, and on their way home called at Mr. Dumbrill's; remained there a quarter of an hour, and then they went homewards, witness leaving Gaggin by Mr. Lowe's fence; that was quite in an opposite direction from Walters's, and perhaps three quarters of a mile from Hogue's; Gaggin lived at Mr. Lowe's; from the time Campbell left the inn until then Gaggin never left witness's company. Mr. Hogue remained at his house until witness left; he could not have been out any length of time without witness knowing it.
This witness was cross-examined by the Attorney General at some length; Campbell was in such a state from drink that witness thought he did not know what he was about.
Re-examined: Witness attended at Dungog court-house as a a witness for Mr. Gaggin; Campbell rose and objected to witness's being examined on the ground that witness had no subpoena; the Dungog magistrates allowed the objection, and did not take witness's evidence.
By a juryman: Did not see Smith at all that evening. Achurch was then a miller at Clarence Town; saw Campbell at his mill in December last; heard a man named John O'Neill tell Campbell he was no friend of Mr. Hogue's, but be thought he had sworn to the wrong mark; Campbell said well I believe so, I believe so; witness said "you most undoubtedly did, Mr. Campbell"; Campbell said "Well, well, well, we must leave it now."
Mr. Abbott, chief constable of Dungog, had information respecting Campbell's robbery affecting other persons not now in the dock.
The Rev. Mr. Wilkinson knew Mr. Gaggin as a boy, but not since; he was a respectable good boy.
Mr. Lowe, shipbuilder of Clarence Town, had known Mr. Gaggin above six years as an apprentice; residing in his house, could not say too much in his favor, for sobriety, integrity, and every good quality; never knew him frequent bad company, or follow any bad courses. Knew Mr. Hogue for many years; always found him a honest and very sober man; never heard anything bad of him; keeps a very respectable house.
Campbell was recalled by the Attorney General, and deposed that not one word of the conversation deposed to by Achurch took place. He was then further cross-examined by the prisoner Smith.
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty as regarded all the prisoners, and they were discharged.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Roger Therry (judge); see also John Gaggin's letter,
"Original Correspondence", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (23 March 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article664659
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 September 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13031100
Early in August last, at Victoria, Mr. John Gaggin, late of Hunter River, deeply regretted by his family and a large circle of friends.
"IN MEMORIAM", The Daily Telegraph (11 April 1911), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239083599
GAGGIN. - In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father, Henry Walsh Gaggin, of Clarence Town, who passed away April 11, 1910, aged 80 years.
Bibliography and resources:
John Gaggin, per Globe, 1818; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)
https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/11040779701
Henry Walsh Gaggin, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51132464/henry-walsh-gaggin
"John GAGGIN" and "Henry Walsh GAGGIN", The Kings candlesticks - family trees
http://www.thekingscandlesticks.com/webs/pedigrees/9998.html
http://www.thekingscandlesticks.com/webs/pedigrees/10615.html
GAGLIARDI, Giacinto (Giacinto GAGLIARDI; Signor GAGLIARDI; Mr. GAGLIARDI; also GALIARDI)
Musician, professor of music, flautist, flute player, conductor, band leader, musical arranger
Born ? Sardinia, Italy, c. 1833/34
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 26 May 1854 (per Claudine, from Port Louis, Mauritius, "Galliardi", aged "29")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by June 1857
Married Harriett GOLDING (c. 1839-1933), St. Joseph's church, Hobart, TAS, 8 January 1859
Died Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC, 19 March 1891, aged "58"
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Summary:
Gagliardi and travelling companions, including Alessando Bellomi and Angelo Lagomarsino, arrived in Melbourne on the Claudine from Mauritius on 26 May 1854. They were first advertised to appear as members of Antonio Rangoni's band at Rowe's Circus on 10 June.
After visiting the Victorian goldfields with Bellomi in 1855, and Sydney and Newcastle in 1857, by 1858 Gagliardi had settled in Hobart. There in January 1859 he married Harriet Golding, and the following year formed a professional partnership with local musician Alfred Dentith.
In the 1870s and 1880s, Gagliardi worked mainly as a theatre orchestra conductor, mostly in Tasmania and Victoria, but also touring to New Zealand.
Gagliardi died in Melbourne in 1891, aged 58, and his widow Harriet in Hobart in 1933, aged 93.
There is no record of their having had children. Americo Gagliadri (c. 1888-1960), later Melba's flautist, who first appeared in public in 1902 was probably not closely related to him, if at all.
Documentation:
List of passengers arrived at the Port of Melbourne, 26 May 1854, per Claudine, from Mauritius; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF43DDD-F96C-11E9-AE98-95F2BC913559?image=69 (DIGITISED)
L. Angelo / 24 // J. Devaux / 30 // G. A. Belloni [sic] / 34 // Galliardi / 29 // [all] Italians
ASSOCIATIONS: Angelo Lagomarsino (musician); Alessando Bellomi (musician)
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 June 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809237
ROWE'S CIRCUS. Concert Extraordinary.
A Band of Italian Musicians, whose talent was unsurpassed in their native country, having recently arrived in this colony,
will have the honor of making their first appearance in Melbourne, and giving a grand Concert at Rowe's Circus, on Saturday evening, June 10th, 1854.
Having made arrangements with Caverly Volunteer Fire Company to appear with it on all public occasions,
the Band has received permission to take its name and wear its uniform.
The Band will therefore be known as the Caverly Volunteer Band.
It consists of A. Rangoni, Manager, Cornet-a-pistons; Angelo Lagomarsino, Basso;
Francesco Volpi, Clarinetto; Giacinto Gagliardi, Flauto;
Giovanni Abba, Trombone; Allessandro Belloni, Basso; and Giovanni Grenno, Casa.
Herr Ellerner [sic, Elsasser] will preside at the piano.
The evening's entertainment will commence with a Grand Martial Overture, by members of the Caverly Volunteer Band, in the uniform of the Fire Brigade.
Mr. D. Golding will next sing his highly popular local song, called "Take my Word."
After which, Signor Maffei will perform a Solo on the Cornopean from Bellini's Opera of La Sonnambula.
Miss O. Hamilton will then sing the favorite ballad, "I'm leaving thee, Annie," by Barber.
Caverly Volunteer Band will then Appear in the National Costume if its members, and perform a grand Symphony from the Opera of Nebuchadnezzar, by Verdi.
A Solo on the Clarionet will be played by F. Volpi.
Mendelssohn's beautiful Ballad, called "The First Violet" will be sung by Miss O. Hamilton.
Ole Bull (a Nephew of the celebrated Violinist of that name, and equally talented) will perform a Solo on the Violin, "Home Sweet Home."
An intermission will here take place of fifteen minutes.
After which the Cavalry Volunteer Band will perform the laughable Pantomime, called the Frenchman Travelling in Italy.
In the course of the Pantomime, Signor Lagomarsino will sing the celebrated Cavatina of "Attila," by Verdi.
A grand Fantasia on the Flute from Mayerbeer's Opera of "Robert le Diablo" will then be performed by Signor G. Gagliardi.
The Song "The Spell is Broken," the music by Bellchambers, will be sung by Miss O. Hamilton.
Signor Maffei will then perform his popular Romanza, called "Il Lamento," composed by himself.
A Comic Medley by Mr. D. Golding.
A Solo by Ole Bull, Violinist.
The Grand Chorus from the Opera of Ernani will then be performed by the Caverly Volunteer Band.
The evening's entertainment will conclude with the ever to be admired Ballad of "Home, Sweet, Home," by Miss O. Hamilton.
Doors open at seven, commerce at half past seven o'clock.
Prices of Admission - Dress Circle, 8s.; box, 5s.; pit, 2s. 6d. No smoking allowed.
ASSOCIATIONS: Antonio Rangoni (musician); Francesco Volpi (musician); Giovanni Abba (musician); Giovanni Grenno (musician); Charles Elsasser (pianist); Daniel Golding (vocalist, not known to be related to Harriet Golding); Joseph Maffei (musician); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Rowe's Circus (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (4 December 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048163
GRAND ITALIAN CONCERT AT BURALL'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
SIGNORI BELLANI and GAGLIARDI, from the Kingdom of Sardinia, having arrived in Sandhurst,
beg respectfully to inform the Diggers and Inhabitants generally that they, will give a Concert in characteristic costume as above,
on Saturday Evening, Dec. 8th, when they hope to secure that patronage be liberally accorded them on the other Goldfields.
Messrs. B. and G. will be assisted by an efficient Pianist and some first-class vocalists.
Further particulars in a future advertisement.
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (9 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048807
PRINCESS'S THEATRE. CRITERION HOTEL. (Under the management of Mr. Coleman.)
BENEFIT OF MRS. GILL. WEDNESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY . . . The following Ladies and Gentlemen will appear -
Madame Sara Flower, Mrs. R. Macgowan, Miss Hudson, Mrs. Ricards,
Mr. Sam Howard, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Richardson, Mr. B. Coleman,
Mr. Ricards, Mr. Styles, Sig. Gagliadi [sic] . . .
Ballad - Mrs. B. Ricards.
New Medley Dance - Mrs. R. Macgowan.
Song - Madame Sara Flower.
Solo, Flute - Sig. Gagliadi. With Pianoforte Accompaniment - Mrs. GILL.
Song - Madame Sara Flower . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Coleman (actor, manager); Mrs. Gill (pianist); Sara Flower (vocalist); Fanny McGowan (actor, dancer); Benjamin and Jessie Ricards (actor and vocalist); Barned Jullien Coleman (actor); Sam Howard (actor); Princess' Theatre (at the Criterion Hotel, Bendigo)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (8 June 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12996629
FLUTE. - SIGNOR GAGLIARDI will be happy to attend gentlemen at their residence,
or to give instructions on the flute, at 36, Palmer-street, Woolloomooloo.
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (15 August 1857), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64983445
HEADS OF EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS, PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS,
are respectfully informed that Monsieur BELLOMI and Signor GAGLIARDI have lately arrived in Sydney,
from the Universities of France and Italy; have travelled through Europe, Africa, India, and South America,
where their short method of teaching the French, Italian, and Spanish languages, also handwriting, vocal and instrumental music, &c., gave satisfaction.
They intend giving instructions in this city, or in the country, in the same system, embracing
LANGUAGES. - La Veritable Education Française, La Sublime Conversazione Italiana, Y la Ricca Espanola.
HANDWRITING.- Gothic, Ronde, Coulée, Commercial.
Singing, Flute, Guitar, Flageolet, &c., &c.
Hoping this will meet your approbation, we beg to solicit your support, and remain, your humble servants,
A. BELLOMI.
G. GAGLIARDI.
"NEWCASTLE THEATRE", Northern Times [Newcastle, NSW] (24 October 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128760642
Mr. Grant's benefit on Monday night, was but thinly attended - owing to the tremendous rain which kept pouring down during the whole of the evening. The players however performed with great spirit . . . Signor Gagliardi (son of general Gagliardi of the Sardinian service) performed a solo on the flute, which would have been extremely effective, had there been a proper pianoforte accompaniment. His style of playing is chaste, brilliant, and refined. The piece selected was the beautiful cavatina "Roberte toi que Jaime" from Meyerbeer's opera of "Robert the Devil". Signor Gagliardi upon being loudly and heartily encored, substituted the Fra Poco, from Lucia di Lammermoor, and played it very expressively and with much taste.
ASSOCIATIONS: Newcastle Theatre (venue)
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. MONDY", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 December 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28633631
William Smith was charged with having stolen a turkey. Giacinto Gagliardi deposed that on Saturday afternoon he landed here from a steamer which had conveyed him from Newcastle; he was accosted oh the wharf by the prisoner, who asked for employment as a porter; as he said he was very poor, and that a trifle would be of service, witness engaged him to deliver a turkey, giving him the address in writing, and paying him 2s. 6d., his charge for the job; some hours having elapsed, and the turkey not having been left, witness went in search of the prisoner, found him in the markets and gave him into custody; he said that he wanted money, and had sold the bird for 5s. Committed for trial.
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Daily Mercury [TAS] (29 May 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3248443
Signor Gagliardi, PROFESSOR of the Flute and Italian Language,
at Mons. Vagnoux, Surgeon Dentist, 84, Macquarie-street.
N.B. - Music carefully copied at moderate prices.
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (16 June 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3248800
SIGNOR GAGLIARDI, PROFESSOR of the FLUTE and MODERN LANGUAGES
will be happy to attend Ladles and Gentlemen at their residences,
or to give instructions at his residence over the "Mercury" Newspaper Printing Office, Macquarie-street.
N.B. - Music carefully copied at moderate prices.
[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (30 June 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2462810
PROGRAMME OF MR. PECK'S GRAND CONCERT IN THE BALL ROOM,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, MACQUARIE STREET, TO-MORROW EVENING, THURSDAY, 1ST JULY . . .
PART I . . . SOLO FLUTE - Favourite Air and Variations - SIGNOR GALLIARDI . . .
OPERATIC SELECTION from "Ernani," arranged in Quintette for two Violins, Flute, Cornopian, and Violoncello - VERDI . . .
PART II . . . GRAND OPERATIC MELANGE from "Il Barbiere de Seviglia" - Violin, Pianoforte, Flute, and Cornopian . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Peck (violinist)
1859, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:859049; RGD37/1/18 no 278
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/859049
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-18$init=RGD37-1-18p147 (DIGITISED)
No. 1456 / 278 / 8th January 1859 / Hobart Town / Giacinto Gagliardi / 24 / Professor of Music / Bachelor /
Harriett Golding / 20 / - / Spinster / Married in the Church of St. Joseph . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: St. Joseph's church (Hobart)
[Advertisement], The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (24 November 1860), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8794578
MUSIC. MR. DENTITH has the honor to inform the
Inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity that he is now enabled to supply a first-rate
STRINGED BAND for quadrille parties, pic-nics, flower shows, &c.
Parties can have any number of instruments they may require.
Solo Pianoforte, Mr. Dentith: Duo, Flute and Piano, Mr. Gagliardi and Mr. Dentith.
P.S. - Country engagements punctually attended to.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Jackson Dentith (pianist)
"THE FAKIR OF OOLU", The Press [Canterbury, NZ] (2 July 1875), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18750702.2.8
The benefit last evening of Miss Daisy Sylvester was largely attended, and the performance went off excellently . . . During the performance the orchestra, under Signor Gagliardi, played some operatic selections very nicely . . .
[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [TAS] (16 March 1891), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39565344
ACADEMY OF MUSIC. MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 10,
And until further notice. MARIAN WILLIS'S FORMOSA COMBINATION . . .
in the great sensational sporting drama, in four acts, entitled FORMOSA!! Or the Railroad to Ruin.
Magnificent Scenery, painted by Harry Grist of the principal Melbourne theatres.
New music expressly arranged for this great production by Signor Gagliardi . . .
"Deaths", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 March 1891), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8485238
GAGLIARDI. - On the 19th inst., at his residence, 19 1/2 Service-crescent, Albert-park, Giacinto, the dearly-beloved husband of Harriett Gagliardi.
"DRAMATIC NOTES", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (March 1891), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212729574
We regret to learn of the death of Signor Giacinto Gagliardi, one the oldest musicians in the colony. The deceased was well-known as a conductor and instrumentalist for many years past. His demise took place at his residence, Albert Park, on the 19th inst. Sig. Gagliardi made his first appearance in Melbourne, as a flautist, at Rowe's Circus, June 10th, 1854.
Grant of administration, Giacinto Gagliardi, musician, died 19 March 1891; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/9F0454A7-F1D5-11E9-AE98-0BD58112C4D2?image=1 (DIGITISED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8023831F-F1E0-11E9-AE98-23EE7C2AB3D6?image=1 (DIGITISED)
"DEATHS", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (26 June 1933), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24888505
GAGLIARDI.- On June 25, 1933, at her residence, 7 Church Street, Harriett, widow of Edwardo Gagliardi [sic], in the 94th year of her age.
"OBITUARY . . . MRS. H. GAGLIARDI", The Mercury (27 June 1933), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24877975
The recent death of Mrs. Harriett Gagliardi at Hobart, in the 94th year of her age, recalls memories of the early days of the city. The records ot St. Joseph's Church show that on January 8, 1859, Giacinto Gagliardi and Harriett Golding were married. He was a native of Northern Italy, a cultured musician, and an excellent flute-player. A programme of a concert given at Hobart Theatre Royal on June 17, 1867, tells of his performance of Clinton's fantasia, "Ethiopian Reminiscences." While in Hobart he gave lessons in music, Mr. George Smith, some years ago a prominent musician, being one of his pupils. He travelled as musical director of a concert party, appearing at Wellington, New Zealand, on July 16, 1875. He later settled in Melbourne, visiting Hobart from time to time, and died many years ago.
GALBRIATH, William (William GALBRAITH)
Music and general lithographer and printer, Penman and Galbraith
Born Glasgow, Scotland, 20 February 1822
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 5 December 1848 (emigrant per Hooghly, from London 31 July)
Married Janet DAVIE (d. 1889), Kensington, SA, 28 January 1852
Died Norwood, SA, 16 February 1911
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Galbraith+1822-1911 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1484082 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALBRIATH-William (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: John Penman (business partner); Penman and Galbraith (firm)
Documentation:
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (6 December 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48726506
Tuesday, December 5th - The barque Hooghly, 460 tons, Henry, master, from London and Plymouth. Passengers . . . John Penman, Wm. Galbraith, James Campbell . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Penman (business partner)
[News] South Australian Register (20 December 1848), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48728762
We have been shewn some specimens of Lithography, executed by Messrs. Penman, Galbraith, and Campbell, who have lately arrived here from London; and certainly for design and execution we never before saw anything to surpass the skill displayed by these gentlemen. The accession of so much talent is decidedly an acquisition to the province, and will meet we doubt not with the patronage it deserves.
"NEW LITHOGRAPHED PLAN OF THE CITY", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (14 April 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195937484
We have just been favored with a beautifully executed plan of Adelaide, drawn by Messrs. Eggers and Goodhugh, and lithographed by Penman and Co. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Karl Eggers (printer, artist);
"LOCAL NEWS", South Australian (25 May 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623775
We have been favoured by Mr. Gill with the first twelve of a series of heads of the people, drawn by him, and lithographed by Messrs. Penman and Co. Mr. Gill is already favourably known to the public by his numerous and tasteful water-colour sketches of scenery in this colony . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Thomas Gill (artist); see Poor exile of Erin
[Advertisement], South Australian (8 February 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625624
PENMAN & GALBRAITH, Lithographers and Copperplate Printers,
RESPECTFULLY announce that they have removed from Peacock's-buildings to Grenfell-street, corner of King William-street,
where they will continue to carry on their business in all its branches.
Maps, plans, drawings of machinery, architectural and landscape drawings, circulars, bills of lading,
bills of exchange, bill heads, scrip, labels, business and visiting cards, &c.,
lithographed in every variety of style with neatness and dispatch.
"MARRIED", South Australian Register (3 February 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38458527
On Wednesday, the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. John Gardiner, at his residence, at Kensington, William Galbraith, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr. Andrew Davie, Brownhill Creek.
Dissolution of partnership and obituaries:
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (5 November 1885), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44537185
NOTICE is hereby given that the PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between
JOHN PENMAN and WILLIAM GALBRAITH the Elder, carrying on business as Lithographers at Gresham-street, Adelaide,
under the Style or Firm of "Penman & Galbraith," was this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent;
The Business will in future be continued by the said William Galbraith alone,
who will receive and pay all Debts owing to and by the late Firm.
Dated this 30th day of October, 1885.
JOHN PENMAN.
WILLIAM GALBRAITH.
Witness - ERNEST W. Oldham, Solicitor, Adelaide.
"DEATHS" South Australian Register (11 November 1889), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47292980
GALBRAITH. - On the 10th November, at Charles-street, Norwood, Janet, the beloved wife of William Galbraith, aged 58 years. A colonist of fifty years.
"DEATHS", Evening Journal (17 February 1911), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204485949
GALBRAITH. - On the 16th February, at Charles street, Norwood, William Galbraith, aged 89. A colonist of over 60 years.
"A FINE OLD COLONIST. DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GALBRAITH", The Register (17 February 1911), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58606485
During many years past there lived in serene retirement at Charles street, Norwood, a worthy colonist in the person of Mr. William Galbraith, who died last night after a short but painful illness. If the old gentleman had lived until Monday next he would have attained to the age of 89 years, but his existence indicates an exception to the picture of old age so graphically painted in Ecclesiastes, for apart from deafness which affected him nearly all his life, his vigour remained almost unabated in the end. Indeed, until he had passed his eighty-sixth year he had never required a doctor's attention. Mr. Galbraith was an omnivorous reader, and very fond of poetry, and sometimes he wrote topical rhymes. He was intensely interested in politics, and considered voting at every opportunity to be a point of duty with a citizen. He viewed with much apprehension what he characterized as the dangerous socialistic tendencies of the times, and feared that one result of the present trend in politics would be to sap and undermine the great qualities of self-reliance, initiative, and resource which, in his judgment, marked the pioneers in South Australia more than their descendants.
- Early Days in Scotland. -
In a recent letter to the Editor of The Register, in which he summarized some of his youthful experiences in the old country, he said: - "I was born in Glasgow on February 20, 1822. My first remembrance is the crossing of Glasgow Bridge in charge of a relative who was going to see a great fire that was raging in the city, and that fire was the burning of the Royal Theatre, one of the largest in Britain. It was completely destroyed. That catastrophe happened when I was seven years old. My chief remembrances about that time, however, are connected with the excitement caused by the introduction and the passing of Earl Grey's Reform Bill. One of the largest processions ever seen in Scotland was arranged in honour of the introduction of that measure into Parliament. Bands played, and banners were flying in all directions, and a look of satisfaction was seen on the face of every one. But a great change look place when it became known that Grey had resigned and that Wellington had been sent for. Then black flags and muffled drums were the order of the day. However, the changed conditions did not last long. Wellington resigned, and Grey was sent for and the Reform Bill was passed. Everybody looked happy again, and, of course, another procession took place - the largest of the three and the bands played more loudly, and cheers were more emphatic than they had ever been before. Some time after this I saw the great Radical, William Cobbett, in company with one of the Glasgow Town Councillors. He was among the first to be elected under the Reform Act. Cobbett must have been fairly old at that time, but he looked hale and hearty. He appeared to be about 6 ft. high and somewhat stout, full in the face, with fair hair and complexion. He wore a long-tailed blue coat, with brass buttons, a light-coloured vest, buff trousers, and a frilled shirt. At about this time I was taken by relatives to see Edmund Kean, the great actor, but unfortunately failed to do so, as the theatre was full."
- Emigration. -
Mr. Galbraith was a colonist of over 62 years standing. In referring to his advent to South Australia he said lately in conversation with a representative of The Register:- "About the middle of the year 1848 I felt very much run down, as I had worked nearly the whole of the year 1847 at the rate of nine days a week, owing to the railway mania which attacked so many people in the old country. So when a friend who was out of work at the time suggested emigration to Australia, I agreed at once. At first, we had doubt about the colony to which it would be best for us to go, but a lucky chance put us in possession of a pamphlet concerning South Australia, in which the writer showed the great advantages which that province offered to emigrants in its healthy climate, fertile soil, and cheap cost of living. One point I well remember was that the writer mentioned that butter was so plentiful and so cheap that people were in the habit of greasing their boots with it. Now, as butter at that time in London was looked upon as quite a luxury, we really thought that, other things being equal, South Australia must have a touch of Paradise about it. It may be interesting to note here that the author of that pamphlet was one of the earliest editors of The Register, the late Mr. John Stephens, a man of great ability and power. After having read some more favourable notices, we made up our minds to test the truth of them, and at the price of £15 each we took two steerage berths on the ship Hoogley (Capt. Henry), and on July 31, 1848, the vessel left St. Catherine's Dock and drifted with the tide down the River Thames. After 14 days fighting against head winds we arrived at Plymouth, where we picked up a few more passengers, and after waiting a couple of days started on our long voyage to the antipodes, about the middle of August, 1848."
- In South Australia.-
"The voyage lasted over 120 days, and at the end of that time the Hoogley sailed up the Port Adelaide Creek, and came alongside the wharf at Port Adelaide at 5 a.m., on December 5, 1848. I went ashore to see Capt. Hall, to whom I had a letter of introduction from my old employer in London. He received me very kindly, but at the same time gave me his blessing because I did not bring my working material with me. However, he handed me a letter of introduction to the editor of the newspaper The South Australian (Mr. Murray), in Adelaide. I saw, however, that Mr. Murray could do nothing for me, and I was passed on to several others, until ultimately I found myself conversing with Mr. George Hamilton, who subsequently was appointed Commissioner of Police. At that time, however, Mr. Hamilton was a clerk in the Treasury, under the late Mr. O. K. Richardson. Mr. Hamilton was a clever amateur draftsman, and painted several pictures. He did a good deal of black-and-white sketching, and had dabbled a little in lithography. He could, however, make nothing of it, and was quite ready to sell to the first purchaser what printing material he had, so I bought it, and I am sorry now that I did not preserve it, as a curiosity to show the present generation how little we required in the old days to make a living. Still, such as it was, I had it removed to the premises we had taken in Grenfell street - premises that are now known as Hardy's Wine Cellars. Our neighbour was the late Mr. Crimp, blacksmith, who at one time occupied the land on which the palatial buildings of The Register Offices now stand. As the one who did it, I may add that the first large job in lithography in South Australia was an octavo circular for Mr. Platts, a well-known stationer of the day, who occupied a shop in Hindley street, nearly opposite to the Royal Admiral Hotel."
- The Evening of Life. -
Mr. Galbraith may fairly be regarded as the father of pictorial printing in South Australia. For many years he was one of the principals in the then leading firm of Penman and Galbraith, and among the numerous productions with which Mr. Galbraith's name is associated was the original print of the "Song of Australia," which was written and composed in a competition promoted by the Gawler Institute, more than half a century ago. After the dissolution of the firm Mr. Galbraith worked for some years for Mr. Vardon, but his increasing deafness caused him to retire from business shortly after he had passed his seventieth year. Since then, although he has lived quietly with his daughters in the old house in Charles street, he has never lost the keen interest which he displayed ever since his arrival in the State in all public matters connected with it. In his prime he was always a welcome figure at social gatherings and in city circles. His name was a synonym for merriment and wit, with a strong undercurrent of practical commonsense and philosophy. He was particularly attached to the Caledonian Society, and occasionally sent to the St. Andrew's Day gathering verses of a reminiscent and patriotic character . . . Mrs. Galbraith predeceased her husband by many years, but he is survived by three daughters - Miss Galbraith, the well-known music teacher; Miss Jessie Galbraith, the popular vocalist; and Mrs. H. R. Wilke; and by three sons.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Stephens (journalist)
Musical publications by Penman and Galbraith to end of 1861 (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
Ballad (? 1856/57)
Ballad, composed and respectfully dedicated to Lady Macdonnell, by Miska Hauser [Thou'rt like unto a flower] (Adelaide: Penman & Galbraith, Lith., [? 1856/57])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/214297264
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-683497925/view?partId=nla.obj-683533455#page/n2/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (composer); Blanche Macdonnell (dedicatee)
The song of Australia (Linger, December 1859)
The song of Australia to which the prize of twenty guineas was awarded by the Gawler Institute on the occasion of its second anniversary, 1859, words by Mrs. C. J. Carleton, music by Herr Carl Linger (Adelaide: Penman & Galbraith, Lith., 1859)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5229425/version/16032989
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164959059 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Caroline Carleton (lyrics); Carl Linger (composer); Gawler Institute (association)
"MUSIC TO THE PRIZE POEM", Adelaide Observer (12 November 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158130602
The Committee of the Gawler Institute have forwarded the music and poems which prizes have been awarded to Messrs. Penman & Galbraith, of Rundle-street, to be lithographed. We have heard that 1,000 copies are to be struck off.
"THE SONG OF AUSTRALIA", South Australian Register (3 December 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49824995
We have seen a proof of the prize music to the Song of Australia, which has been lithographed by Messrs. Penman and Galbraith, of Rundle-street. It appears to be an excellent specimen of the art. The title-page is most elaborately executed in ornamental characters.
"THE SONG OF AUSTRALIA", The South Australian Advertiser (15 December 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1200228
. . . We must not, however, forget Messrs. Penman and Galbraith, who appear to have lavished extraordinary pains upon the "getting up" of the double composition, and certainly they deserve to be complimented for their success. Take the piece as a whole, - words, music, and engraving, - and South Australia need not be ashamed of the achievement.
The Kent Rifles polka (Price, August 1860)
The Kent Rifles polka, dedicated to Captain Herford by Mrs. Henry F. Price (Adelaide: Penman & Galbraith Lith., [1860])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35607479
ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Frances Price (composer)
"MUSIC", South Australian Register (3 August 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50026550
We have received a copy of the Kent Rifles Polka, composed by Mrs. Henry Price, and lithographed by Penman & Galbraith. This publication is timely, and deserves to be encouraged, not only because it is a colonial effort, but also because the music is really spirited and striking . . . It is published at all booksellers.
"THE KENT RIFLE POLKA, The South Australian Advertiser (4 August 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article822339
A copy of a new piece of music under the above title has been handed to us. The Polka is the production of Mrs. Henry F. Price, of Kensington, and is dedicated to the Commander of the Kent Rifle Company, Capt. Herford. It has been lithographed by Messrs. Penman & Galbraith, of Rundle-street, and, as a specimen of colonial lithography, it is perhaps superior to anything hitherto produced in the colony . . .
Hail fair Australia (Cutolo, October 1860)
Hail fair Australia, words by Ellie, music by Cutolo, dedicated to the public of South Australia (Adelaide: Penman & Galbraith, Lith., [1860])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8953035 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Ellie [Ellen Turner Debney] (lyrics); Cesare Cutolo (composer)
[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (25 October 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article825583
Just published, price 3s., "HAIL FAIR AUSTRALIA;" words by ELLIE, music by CUTOLO. Sold by Messrs. Mullet, Wigg, Platts, and Rigby, Adelaide; and Mr. Barnett, Gawler.
The volunteer waltz (Thirkell, November 1860)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATIONS: Christiana Thirkell (composer)
"THE VOLUNTEER WALTZ", The South Australian Advertiser (8 November 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article826261
A very pretty waltz by Mrs. W. H. Thirkell, and dedicated by permission to His Excellency and Lady MacDonnell, has just been published, as will have been seen from the advertisements in the public papers. This new contribution to our musical portfolios has appeared very opportunely, and we doubt not it will have an extensive sale. The waltz is got up by Messrs. Penman and Galbraith in a really superior style; in fact, it reflects very high credit upon their skill and taste as colonial engravers.
"THE VOLUNTEER WALTZ", Adelaide Observer (10 November 1860), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158177927
We have been favoured with a copy of a new piece of music by Mrs. Thirkell, entitled "The Volunteer Waltz," which has appeared very opportunely, just at the time of the grand review on the Prince of Wales's birthday, and when the officers are to receive their commissions . . . The style in which it has been got up by the lithographers, Messrs. Penman & Galbraith, reflects great credit on those gentlemen. It is published at a moderate price, and as a piece of colonial art we shall be glad to see it extensively patronised.
Volunteer song (Pounsett, November 1860)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Pounsett (junior) (composer)
"VOLUNTEER'S SONG", The South Australian Advertiser (9 November 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article826306
We have received a copy of a new volunteer's song, written by Mr. Donald McLeod, and set to music by Mr. Henry Pounsett. The music is beautifully lithographed, and the piece is got up in Messrs. Penman anti Galbraith's best style, the front page being embellished by a picture of the regimental colors of the Adelaide Rifle Regiment. The song is published by Mr. W. H. Hillier, of Rundle-street.
"VOLUNTEER SONG", Adelaide Observer (10 November 1860), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158177927
We have a "rush" of colonial music just now. The last piece published is a song, "Hail to thee, Riflemen," with a chorus for four voices, the music being by Mr. Henry Pounsett, and the words by Mr. Donald McLeod . . .
The Kapunda Rifle Volunteers' schottische (Oldham, January 1861)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATIONS: William Oldham (composer)
"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (12 January 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50020159
We have been favoured with a copy of a new schottische, composed by Mr. W. C. Oldham, and called the Kapunda Rifle Volunteers' Schottische . . . The schottische is capitally lithographed by Penman & Galbraith, of Adelaide.
The Adelaide schottische (Elliott, December 1861)
The Adelaide schottische, composed and respectfully dedicated to the ladies of South Australia by Joseph Elliott (Adelaide: Printed by Penman & Galbraith, 1861)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35632411
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Elliott (composer)
"NEW MUSIC", The South Australian Advertiser (6 December 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article880619
Mr. Joseph Elliott, already favorably known to the colonial public as the author of the melody entitled "By-gone Days," has added to his former productions a pretty piece of dance music entitled "The Adelaide Schottische." It is a lively and pleasing composition, and is very creditably got up by Messrs. Penman & Galbraith, whose skill in this department needs no eulogy.
"COLONIAL MUSIC", South Australian Register (12 December 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50081069
A collection of the musical pieces composed and published in the colony would form quite a volume . . . An addition to the list has recently been made by the publication of "The Adelaide Schottische," composed by Mr. Joseph Elliott, lithographed in Messrs. Penman & Galbraith's best style, respectfully dedicated to the ladies of South Australia, and sold at an unusually low price . . .
For all Penman and Galbraith prints, including those after 1861, see:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/music?l-usertag=Penman+and+Galbraith
Bibliography and resources:
"William Galbraith", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-galbraith
GALE, Thomas Theodore (Thomas Theodore GALE; T. T. GALEl Mr. GALE)
Amateur and semi professional vocalist, clerk
Born ? England, ? c. 1830/32
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 17 January 1849 (emigrant per John Woodhall, from London, "T. Gale")
Married (? common law) Adelaide Frances COBBIN (1826-1909), SA, c. 1852
Died Melbourne, VIC, 1860, aged "28" [reg. 622/1860]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Theodore+Gale+d1860 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALE-Thomas-Theodore (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
Gale is probably the "T. Gale" who arrived in Adelaide on the John Woodhall in January 1849. His future wife, Adelaide Frances Cobbin, arrived soon after with her father, the tailor and musician William Cobbin, on the Athenian from London, which landed on 5 March 1849. There is no record of their marriage; however, a son, Thomas, was born at Kooringa, SA, on 2 May 1853. Gale died in Melbourne in the earlier part of 1860. When their second son, Theodore Philip (born Adelaide, SA, 1 May 1855) was belatedly baptised at St. Peter's, Melbourne, VIC, on 1 June 1860, the register recorded "father deceased".
Documentation:
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (20 January 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50245322
Wednesday, January 17th . . . Same Day - The barque John Woodhall, 380 tons, Hill, master, from London. Passengers . . . T. Gale . . .
"NORFOLK LODGE OF ODD-FELLOWS. M. U.", South Australian (2 March 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623215
About seventy gentlemen - the members and their friends - assembled at Host Ottaway's, on Tuesday evening last, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Norfolk Lodge of Odd Fellows, of the Manchester Unity . . . On the cloth being removed, the Chairman gave the first toast of the evening . . . "Our most gracious sovereign the Queen" . . . The next toast given, as a matter of course, was "Prince Albert and the Royal Family," which was followed by a capital song very well sung, by a newly-arrived gentleman named Gale, who, when his vocal powers became known, was frequently solicited to favor the company in a similar way, to which he on every occasion most readily and handsomely acquiesced . . .
"NORFOLK LODGE OF ODD-FELLOWS", Adelaide Times (5 March 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980409
. . . Several gentlemen sang during the evening with considerable taste and effect, especially Messrs. Gale, Yems, Hillier, and Penrucker. The former gentleman, Mr. Gale, is an excellent singer. His bass has not only extraordinary compass, but also most exquisitely modulated sweetness. His singing of "The Ship on Fire," "The Heather Bloom," "The Standard Bearer," and "I'll not beguile thee from thy home," were vociferously applauded. This young gentleman has only arrived lately from England, but from the agreeable talent that he so amply possesses, we may safely predict to him numerous applications for his presence at future convivialities in Adelaide . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Yems (amateur vocalist)
MUSIC: The ship on fire (Russell); The standard bearer (Lindpainter); I'll not beguile thee from thy home (Alexander Lee); The heather bloom (? Balfe)
[Advertisement], South Australian (13 March 1849), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623281
EVENING CONCERT. NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE.
MR. J. GRIFFITHS . . . On Wednesday Evening, Mach 14th, 1849.
PROGRAMME. - PART 1 . . . Song - Mr. Gale, "The Standard Bearer" - Schubert [recte Lindpainter] . . .
PART 2 . . . Song - Mr. Gale, "The Heather Bloom" - Balfe . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Griffiths (musician); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)
"MR. GRIFFITH'S Concert . . .", South Australian (16 March 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623303
. . . at the Queen's Theatre, on Wednesday evening, was well attended as regards the boxes, but there were very few in the pit . . . Mr. Gale has a remarkably fine voice, rich and flexible, between a barritone and base, but it wants cultivation. A little attention and exercise would in a short time enable this gentleman, who is but young, to produce greater equality in the upper and lower notes of his voice, the latter being at present rather reedy. He sings with great taste and ease, and both his songs were warmly applauded, his last, "The Heather Bloom" being unanimously encored . . .
"MR. GRIFFITH'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (19 March 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980466
. . . Mr. Gale sang Lindpainter's (not Schubert's) song of the "Standard-bearer" with great taste, and the "Heather bloom," which produced an unanimous encore. This gentleman has a fine voice - flexible and beautiful in quality of tone, but somewhat deficient in power. We have no doubt age and practice will do much to remedy this deficiency . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (29 March 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195937376
NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE, LIGHT-SQUARE. Last Night of the Season.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. LAZAR. THIS EVENING (Thursday), March 29 . . .
MR. GALE (who was so favorably received on the night of Mr. Griffiths' Concert, has volunteered his services, and will sing the favorite Ballad of the "HEATHER BLOOM" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (2 April 1849), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980519
NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . EXTRA NIGHT . . .
MR. OPIE . . . for his BENEFIT, ON MONDAY (THIS) EVENING, APRIL 2 . . .
MR. GALE, Who was so favourably received on the night of Mr. Griffiths's Concert,
has kindly given his services, and will make his first appearance in the character of Hawthorn in Bickerstaff's celebrated opera, in three acts, of LOVE IN A VILLAGE . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Andrew Opie (scenic artist)
MUSIC: Love in a village (Arne)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (29 September 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50245495
MESSRS. WALLACE & ELLARD . . .
their LAST SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT . . .
in the Exchange, King William-street, on Tuesday evening, 2nd October, 1849.
On this occasion they will be assisted by Mrs. Murray . . . Mr. Gale and Mr. Lee.
PROGRAMME: PART I . . . Song - "My Boyhood's Home" - Rooke - Mr. Gale . . .
PART II . . . Song - "My Heart's on the Rhine" - Speyler - Mr. Gale . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (musician); Frederick Ellard (musician); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)
MUSIC: My boyhood's home (Rooke); My heart's on the Rhine (Speyler)
"MESSRS. WALLACE & ELLARD'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (4 October 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206981204
. . . Mr. Gale is certainly much improved both in style and manner, and sang the music allotted to him very agreeably. Rooke's charming song from the Love Test, "My Boyhood's Home," produced an almost unanimous encore - it lost nothing in spirit or feeling by the repetition. In the second part of the concert, Mr. Gale sang "My Heart's on the Rhine" (Speyer) which also produced an encore. It certainly was highly flattering to the singer, that both his songs should be so well received. We think if he had taken the latter song half a tone higher, it would have been still more effective, and not at all beyond his range . . .
"MR. GALE'S CONCERT", South Australian (16 November 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625083
We have much pleasure in directing attention to this concert to be given by Mr. Gale on Tuesday evening. We mentioned on his first appearance our high appreciation of this gentleman's vocal ability, and our conviction that practice and instruction would make him an excellent singer. He has fully justified our expectation, and we trust the attendance at his concert will repay him for his many gratuitous performances. To those who have not heard Mrs. Jupp, we may confidently promise a very great treat. She is by far the best female vocalist we have had in Adelaide.
ASSOCIATIONS: Catherine Jupp (vocalist)
[Advertisement], South Australian (20 November 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625109
Under the immediate Patronage of the Governor and Lady Young.
MR. GALE has the honor to inform the residents of Adelaide and its vicinity, that his
CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music will take place this evening (Tuesday), the 20th instant, in the Exchange, King William-street,
on which occasion he will be assisted by Mrs. E. Jupp
(who made so successful a debut at the late Conversazione), Mr. S. W. Wallace, Mr. Lee, and several amateurs,
who will give their services on that evening.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
1. Overture - "Fra Diavolo" - Auber - Mrs. Jupp, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Wallace
2. Song - "The Heart Bow'd Down" - From the opera of the Bohemian Girl - Balfe - Mr. Gale
3. Song - Amateur
4 The Spirit's Song - Mrs. Jupp
5. Song - "Farewell to the Mountain" - Barnet - Mr. Gale
6. Solo Violin - "Premier Concerto" - De Beriot - Mr. Wallace
PART II.
1. Overture - "Italiana in Algiero" - Rossini - Mrs. Jupp, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Wallace
2. Song - "My Mother bids me bind my Hair - Haydn - Mrs. Jupp
3. "Sun of Freedom," from the opera of Norma - Bellini - Amateur
4. Song - "My Heart's on the Rhine" - Speyler - Mr. Gale
Song - "Meet me to-night" - Horne - Mrs. Jupp
6. Solo Violin - De Beriot - introducing the favourite melody of "Home, Sweet Home" - Mr. Wallace
Tickets 5s. each, to be had at Platts's Library; Mr. P. Lee, Hindley-street; Mr. Dyke, Freemason's Tavern;
and at the Exchange, King William-street. Concert to commence at eight o'clock precisely.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Augusta Young (governor and wife); Philip Lee (vocalist, violinist)
"MR. GALE'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (22 November 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206981495
The effect of the concert was somewhat injured by the absence of Mr. Lee, from illness, but Mrs. Jupp kindly introduced two extra songs, which in part supplied the deficiency. In "Auld Robin Gray" she was particularly successful. Mr. Gale sang "My Heart's on the Rhine" in good style, and the amateur pleased every one. He has a fine voice, and much taste. We need hardly say that Mr. Wallace performed in usual style of excellence. Sir Henry and Lady Young honoured the concert by their presence, and the room was moderately filled, including a large proportion of ladies. We regret that our limited space precludes a more detailed report.
"MR. GALE'S CONCERT", South Australian (23 November 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625130
His Excellency and Lady Young were present at Mr. Gale's concert on Thursday evening, and there was a tolerable company, including a fair proportion of ladies. The arrangements of the [programme] were unfortunately thrown into some confusion from the sudden announcement that Mr. Lee was taken ill. This occasioned the omission of the overtures and the substitution of some additional songs by Mrs. Jupp and Mr. Gale . . . Mr. Gale has perhaps not quite recovered from his late accident. His "Farewell to the Mountain," was not equal to his usual performances, but "My Heart's on the Rhine," was beautifully executed . . . We were sorry not to see Mr. Ellard there. His assistance to Mr. Gale would have been a compliment which his many gratuitous performances have deserved.
MUSIC: Farewell to the mountain (Barnett)
"LOCAL NEWS", South Australian (24 May 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626314
On Wednesday evening, Mr. Wallace gave a grand vocal and instrumental concert at the Exchange. His Excellency and Lady Young were present, and the room was crowded to overflowing . . . We are almost tired of Mr. Gale's "My heart's on the Rhine," though his splendid voice is always acceptable. His second, "The Bandit's song," was omitted for no assigned reason . . .
"MR. WALLACE'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (25 May 1850), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207116214
. . . Mr. Gale sang, "My Heart's on the Rhine," correctly, but the effect of his vocalization being, in his opinion, deteriorated from by an accidental hitch in the accompaniment caused by Mr. Ellard playing from memory, Mr. Gale thought proper, as we are told, to decline singing the song allotted to him in the second part of the performance, an exhibition of petty feeling beneath our notice, but that we feel bound to set the public right as to the cause of the omission alluded to . . .
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (8 July 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207008305
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. PROPRIETORS - MESSRS. LAZAR AND COPPIN.
First appearance of MR. GALE, who will sing the celebrated Song of the "Standard Bearer."
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), July 8 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, proprietor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (14 August 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38442566
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING (Thursday),
August 14th, for the BENEFIT of MR. J. CHAMBERS . . .
Song - The Bay of Biscay - Mr. Gale . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Chambers (dancer)
MUSIC: The bay of Biscay (Davy)
[Advertisement], South Australian (19 August 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71687486
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MRS. MOORE . . .
her BENEFIT . . . THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, August 19 . . .
Song - "Death of Nelson" - Mr. Gale . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar Moore (actor, vocalist)
MUSIC: The death of Nelson (Braham)
"MR. GALE, THE VOCALIST", South Australian Register (30 November 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38454488
On Saturday night a party in the public room of the York Hotel, Rundle-street, had amused themselves with songs and glees a little beyond the usual hour of closing, and received a hint from the waiter that it was time for them to retire. Upon this most of them left; but Mr. Gale, the well-known vocalist, who formed one of the company, was inclined to sit a little longer. Inspector Rose, of the Mounted Police, who was also there, jocosely, as we are informed, offered to turn him out - saying, that, as he was the only Policeman present, it was his duty to clear the room. Mr. Gale unfortunately resented his interference, and struck at him. Inspector Rose fell against the wall, but, immediately recovering himself, returned the blow by a stroke from a heavy hammer-handled whip which he had in his hand. The effect was instantaneous - the poor vocalist fell to the ground insensible, and with a bleeding wound above the temple. Dr. Moore was immediately called in, and found the skull fractured. The patient, up to last night, was doing far better than could have been expected, having perfect possession of his intellects, and being subject to very little pain. Inspector Rose has been relieved of duty by the Commissioner of Police, and is at present confined to his quarters, awaiting the result, of which we trust we may shortly be able to report favourably.
ASSOCIATIONS: Music on licensed premises (general)
"POLICE COURT. Friday, December 10th", Adelaide Morning Chronicle (13 December 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66450297
William Rose, Inspector of the Gold Escort, was charged on the information of Adelaide Frances Gale with feloniously assaulting her husband. Thomas Theodore Gale, at the York Hotel, on the 28th ultimo. Remanded till Monday (this day).
"THE ASSAULT ON MR. GALE", South Australian Register (13 December 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38454019
At the Police Court, on Friday, William Rose, Inspector of Police, appeared before H. R. Wigley, Esq., Special Magistrate, upon the information of Adelaide Frances Gale, wife of Thomas Theodore Gale, of Kooringa, vocalist, charging him upon suspicion with having on the 27th of November, feloniously assaulted the said Thomas Theodore Gale, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm . . .
"BIRTH", Adelaide Times (5 May 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207012083
At Kooringa, Burra Burra, on the 2d May, the wife of Thomas T. Gale, of a son.
"SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SESSIONS. Friday, February 18th", Adelaide Morning Chronicle (22 February 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66450733
William Rose, Inspector of Police, was charged with a felonious assault upon Thomas Theodore Gale, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm, on the 27th November. Other counts varied the intent. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Smith . . . His Honor summed up the evidence, and the Jury, after retiring for a few minutes, returned a verdict of not guilty.
[2 advertisements], South Australian Register (3 June 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48551882
EVENING CONCERTS, EVENING CONCERTS. AT THE WELLINGTON INN, CURRIE AND LEIGH-STREETS.
MR. FAULKNER begs to call the attention of his friends and the public that he has commenced an Evening Concert in the Large Room of the above Inn.
Mr. Gale will be in the Chair.
Mr. Charles Adams will preside at the Pianoforte.
To commence every evening at 7 o'clock and close at 10.
MR. GALE begs to inform the public in general of Adelaide and its Environs that he does not (as advertised) act as Chairman at Mr. E. Martin's, Black Horse, Leigh-street, but at Mr. Faulkner's, Wellington Inn, in the same street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Henry Adams (pianist)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (11 August 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49201116
SOIREE MUSICALE - ADELAIDE HARMONIC CLUB,
Wellington-Inn, Currie-street, every evening.
Conductor - MR. GALE.
Pianist - MR. MONTEGANI.
All the popular Songs, Glees, Catches, and Chorusses of the day by first-rate artistes.
Harmony commences at 7 o'clock. N.B. - No charge for admission.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Mantegani (pianist)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (30 October 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207018993
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, Gillies Arcade.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1851. GRAND FAMILY NIGHT.
Totten's Unrivalled Company of ETHIOPIAN HARMONEONS . . .
First appearance of Mr. Gale at this Theatre, who has kindly volunteered his services.
In the course of evening he will sing Russell's celebrated song, The Slave Ship.
Mr. Montegani, the celebrated Pianist, has also volunteered his services . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Totten's Harmoneons (minstrel serenader troupe)
MUSIC: The slave ship (Henry Russell)
"ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALBION LODGE", Adelaide Observer (5 May 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158103431
On Thursday evening, the Albion Lodge of Oddfellows in connection with the Manchester Unity celebrated its tenth anniversary with the usual dinner in the Lodge-room at the Albion Hotel.
About eighty brothers sat down to a banquet which exceeded even the former much admired entertainments of that superior house . . .
In addition to the ample purveying of the Host, the exquisite cuisine and the choicest treasures of the Albion's well-stocked cellar,
Chapman's band contributed to the enjoyment of the evening . . .
Song, Mr. McCullagh, "The Wake of Teddy Roe" . . .
Song, Mr. Gale, "The Ship on Fire" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Chapman (musician); Robert McCullagh (vocalist)
Melbourne, VIC (? from c. 1855):
"LAW REPORT . . . NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (16 November 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5691824
Thomas Theodore Gale, clerk, of Melbourne. Cause of insolvency - Sickness and imprisonment. Liabilities, £229 3s. 10d.; assets, £3; deficiency, £226 3s. 10d. Mr. Courtney, Official Assignee.
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Peter Melbourne . . . in the year 1860; register, 1859-1870; St. Peter's Eastern Hill
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60584/43331_1831109387_0189-0037 (PAYWALL)
[No.] 4738 / [1860] June 1 / [born] 1 May 1855 / Philip Theodore / [son of] Thomas Theodore & Adelaide Frances / Gale / Stephen Street / Father deceased . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Theodore Gale died Adelaide, SA, 4 May 1890
"DEATHS", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (5 May 1890), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47238028
GALE. - On the 4th May, at his residence, No. 184, Gover-street west, N.A, Theodore Philip (Phill), the beloved husband of Annie Maria Gale, and youngest son of Mrs. A. F. Gale, and grandson of the late W. Cobbin.
"DEATHS", The Register [Adelaide, SA] (28 April 1909), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57524876
GALE. - On the 21st April, at Adelaide, Adelaide Frances, relict of the late Thomas Theodore Gale, and beloved mother of Thomas and Philip Gale, in her 85th year. At rest.
"Obituaries of the Week. MRS. A. F. GALE", Observer [Adelaide, SA] (8 May 1909), 38
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164680090
The death is announced, at the age of 85 years, of Mrs. A. F. Gale, who for many years was in the employ of Messrs. James Marshall & Co. as head of the dressmaking department. Upon resigning that position she proceeded to Wellington, New Zealand, to live with her son (Mr. Thomas Gale), who figured prominently in public life in that city. Upon his death Mrs. Gale returned to Adelaide, where she resided until the time of her decease.
GALES, Richard (Richard GALES)
Musician
Active Nine Mile creek, via Beechworth, VIC, 1858
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+Gales+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALES-Richard (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"NINE MILE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (28 September 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113016999
We are glad to see, notwithstanding the dullness of matters in this township, the speculative spirit of some of our neighbours. The proprietor of the "Globe Inn" is about completing an additional large room attached to the building lately put up by him, and which we suppose is to give a facility for tripping on the "light fantastic toe." We have just lately had the "Golden Age" re-opened under new management, in honor of which a free Supper and Ball was given . . .
"POLICE COURT. Saturday, April 3, 1858", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (5 April 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113237486
A Sew, Chong Ming, A You, A Ling, Quye Tsyem Sam Tuck, A Chin, A Chong, A Yow, A King, A Kim, A Kit, and Tin Moy, were charged with riot . . . Richard Gales, a musician, deposed that he remembered the 1st April; about three o'clock on that day there was a fight at the Chinese Camp, Snake Valley . . .
"CHINESE RIOTERS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (10 April 1858), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154856497
The Ovens Constitution reports the following cases tried at Beechworth Police Court on Saturday last: -
A-Sou, Chon-Ming, A-You, A-Sing, Quyl Tsye, Sam Tuck, A-Chew, A-Chong, A-Yow, A-Keung, A-Kem,
A-Ket, and Tim Moy, appeared on a charge of riotously assembling together at Snake Valley, on Thursday, the 1st of April . . .
Richard Gales sworn: Is a musician at the Globe Inn, Nine Mile.
Witness believes A Chong and A-Keung were two of the men he saw in the riot on Thursday last.
There were two parties of Chinamen farmed in squares, who charged each other with bamboos, and subsequently closed, beating one another with sticks,
while men on the outside of the crowd threw stones of three or four pounds weight . . .
[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (7 June 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112896285
Globe Inn, Nine Mile.
JOHN WARK BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of NINE MILE and its vicinities, that he has made arrangements to have
A FREE BALL AND SUPPER, On Friday, June 11th, On which occasion nothing shall be wanting on his part to make all his Friends comfortable.
FIRST-CLASS BAND ENGAGED FOR THE OCCASION. Dancing at Eight o'clock, - Supper at Twelve.
GALLAGHER, George (George GALLAGHER; G. GALLAGHER; Mr. G. GALLAGHER)
Drum-major, 58th Regiment, soldier, comic vocalist, baker, confectioner, publican
Born (in 58th Regiment) Kingston, Jamaica, February 1816; son of Timothy GALLAGHER (d. 1843) and Ann HILLARD
Enlisted (58th Regiment), 12 October 1830 (aged "14 years & 8 months")
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, 28 September 1844 (per Pestonjee Bomanjee, from Chatham, 14 May, via Hobart Town)
Departed (1) Sydney, NSW, ? April 1845 (for New Zealand, active there by 28 April)
Arrived (2) Sydney, NSW, 19 December 1846 (per Java, from Auckland, New Zealand, 5 December)
Departed (2) Sydney, NSW, 11 June 1847 (per Thomas Lowry, for New Zealand)
Married (1) Mary CULLEN (d. 1861), Auckland, NZ, 1849
Discharged (58th Regiment), Auckland, NZ, 15 December 1854 (aged "38 10/12 years")
Married (2) Catherine Frances HALL, NZ, 1862
Died Auckland, NZ, 4 June 1879, aged "63"
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALLAGHER-George (shareable link to this entry)
GALLAGHER, Timothy (Timothy GALLAGHER; T. GALLAGHER; Mr. GALLAGHER)
Musician, teacher of music and dancing, music copyist, violinist, teacher of flute, violin, and harmony, quadrille and volunteer force band leader, bandsman, Band of the 58th Regiment (in NZ), soldier (in NZ)
Born (? in 58th regiment), by c. 1832; son of Timothy GALLAGHER (d. 1843) and Ann HILLARD
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, by 1847
Departed Sydney, NSW, 12 June 1847 (per Thomas Lowry, for New Zealand)
Married Elizabeth GREGORY, St. Paul's church, Auckland, NZ, 7 September 1853 (? of full age)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by November 1859
Active Portland, VIC, until July 1877
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Timothy+Gallagher+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALLAGHER-Timothy (shareable link to this entry)
DISAMBIGUATION: Not to be confused with Timothy Robert Gallagher; as Timothy Gallagher (BDM VIC 2629/1877), commission agent, native of Ireland, died Prahran, VIC, 7 January 1877, aged 42 years, 23 years in Victoria, not married; that Gallagher was also a several times before the courts, including as co-respondent in a divorce case in Melbourne in September 1867)
Documentation:
Pay list of the 58th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1844; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6744
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1653404148 (DIGITISED)
Drum Major as Sergeant / 660 / Gallagher Geo. / . . . Embarked for N. S. Wales 14th May
Pay list of the 58th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1847; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6748
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1654460808 (DIGITISED)
Drum Major as Sergeant / 660 / Gallagher George / . . . To New Zealand 12 June
PRIVATES . . . 784 / Gallagher James / . . .
2254 / Gallagher Timothy / . . . To New Zealand 12 June
Discharge, 58th Regiment, No. 660, Sergeant George Gallagher, Auckland, NZ, 1855; UK National Archives, WO97/1565/134
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1565/134/001 (DIGITISED)
. . . Auckland, New Zealand, Dec'r 15, 1854 . . .
Discharge of No. 660, Serjeant George Gallagher . . . by trade a labourer
was BORN in the Parish of St. Andrew's in or near the town of Kingstown in the Island of Jamaica
and was ATTESTED for the [58th] Regiment of Foot [no place entered] on the 12th October 1834 [sic, 1830] at the Age of 14 years & 8 months . . .
[including] in the Australian Colonies 10 93/365 years . . .
DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of his being unfit from further service . . . from shortness of breath . . .
. . . his character and conduct have been very good . . .
Detailed Statement of the Services . . .
58th Foot / Boy / 12 Oct 1830 / . . . Under age
Attained 15 years / Private / 12 Feb'y 1831 / . . . Under age
Private / 12 Feb'y 1834 / . . . / 6 years / 293 days
Promoted / Corporal / 1 Dec'r 1840 / . . . / 1 year / 62 days
Appointed Drum Major / 1 Feb'y 1842 / to Serjeant / 1 August 1847 [to] 31 Dec'r 1854 / 12 years / 334 days . . .
FINAL DESCRIPTION . . . this 15 December 1854 / Age 38 10/12 years / 5ft 6 1/2 ins . . .
"THEATRE ROYAL", Auckland Examiner [NZ] (27 August 1857), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AKEXAM18570827.2.9
. . . The [Amateur Dramatic Performance] with which we were gratified on Wednesday the 19th inst., was "for the benefit of a distressed family" and though faulty (as such performances almost necessarily are) deserves great praise . . . How the "Air from Lucrezia Borgia"* was sung by Herr Strauch, or "Billy Barlow" (strictly local) by Harry Jackson, or the "Comic Song" by Mr. George Gallagher, we are unable to declare, having been obliged to leave the Theatre at close of the first piece . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Strauch (vocalist); Harry Jackson (vocalist)
"DIED", New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (26 October 1861), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18611026.2.8
On the 25th instant, MARY, wife of MR. G. GALLAGHER, aged 29 years.
"DEATH", Auckland Star (4 June 1879), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18790604.2.5
GALLAGHER. - On June 4, George Gallagher, aged 63 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, top of Wakefield-street, to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
"DEATH OF MR. GEORGE GALLAGHER", New Zealand Herald [Auckland, NZ] (6 June 1879), 5
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18790606.2.24
We have to record the fact that another of Auckland's old identities has gone over to the majority, and was laid in his last resting-place in the cemetery yesterday. The experiences of the deceased were of the most varied character, and his presence in Queen-street will be missed by a large number of old residents. Mr. Gallagher was a native of the town of Londonderry, Ireland. He was born in the 58th Regiment of the Line, in which his father was a sergeant. When he grew up he joined the ranks, and in process of time he was promoted to the rank of drum-major, a rank which he held for a long period. After the arrival of the regiment at Sydney, in 1843, under the command of Colonel Wynyard, they remained inactive for about a year, and then received orders to start for the seat of war in New Zealand. Hone Heke's war in the North was then commenced, and the regiment, the first full regiment of the Line which appeared in Now Zealand, landed at the Bay of Islands in the year 1814. During this war, Drum-major Gallagher behaved with that gallantry which entitled him to the honour of the New Zealand war medal, which he duly received, and on retiring from his regiment he received the Imperial medal for long service and good conduct. In his position as drum-major of the 58th Regiment, he was the first Imperial soldier to enter the Albert Barracks . . . Upon retiring from the regiment Mr. Gallagher started business at the top of West Queen-street, in the manufacture of bread and biscuits . . .
Timothy (c. 1853-77):
Auckland, NZ (from 1847 to 1859):
Marriage solemnized in St. Paul's church, Auckland, New Zealand, in the year 1853; BDM NZ
No. 37 / Timothy Gallagher of this parish bachelor and Elizabeth Gregory of this parish Spinster, a minor, no guardian
were married in this church by banns this [7 September 1853] . . . [witnesses] Jas. Gallagher, W. Healy . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Private James Gallagher (brother), born Donaughuire, Castle Fin, Donegal, c. 1813, enlisted in the 58th Regiment of Foot on 9 February 1831 aged "18", and was discharged at Auckland, NZ, on 11 May 1852
"CONCERT", New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (21 April 1855), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18550421.2.12
An entertainment of vocal and instrumental music, in aid of the St. Patrick's Temperance Society, took place in St. Patrick's Hall last evening. The Very Rev. Father McDonald presided, and prefaced the entertainment by an apposite address in advocacy of the Temperance principle. Messrs. Brown and Gallagher contributed materially to the vocal part of the performance, and the Band of the "58th Regiment" were, as they long have been, an unfailing source of support in all our musical matters. The Hall was well filled, and everything went off in the most satisfactory manner. By the way, we were highly gratified on Thursday, in the Domain, by the charming performance of French national melody - "Partant Pour la Syrie."
Discharge roll, 58th Regiment, New Zealand; UK National Archives, WO 100/18
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2014612:1686 (PAYWALL)
Corp. Alex'r McCoy / 1580 / Discharged 31 October 1858
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2015425:1686 (PAYWALL)
Timohty Gallagher / 2254 / Discharged 31 October 1858
ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander McCoy (musician, soldier), see also Bathurst, NSW, February 1860 below
[Advertisement], New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (3 November 1858), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18581103.2.11.1
MR. T. GALLAGHER, TEACHER OF MUSIC.
Instruction given on the Violin and Flute.
FOR terms apply at his residence, top of Wakefield-street. Auckland, Nov. 2, 1858.
[Advertisement], New Zealander (8 December 1858), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18581208.2.19.3
THE RUTLANDSHIRE BAND.
THE Inhabitants of Auckland are respectfully informed that an efficient Band has been formed,
under the above title by late members of the well-known Band of the 58th Regiment.
Instruments (for Out-door music) - Piccolo, Flute; 2 Cornets-a-pistons; 2 French Horns;
2 Bassoons; 2 Ophicleides; Drum. -
For Dance Music: 2 First Violins; 2 Second do.; Piccolo Flute; 2 French Horns; Cornets-a-Pistons; Bassoon; Ophicleide.
Leader - Mr. T. GALLAGHER, Teacher of Music, Wakefield-street, -
by whom applications for engagements will be immediately attended to.
Auckland, New Zealand, December 6th, 1858.
"COMMEMORATION OF THE ADMISSION OF JEWS INTO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS", New Zealander (11 December 1858), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18581211.2.11
On Thursday evening, the members of the Auckland Jewish Synagogue celebrated, by a public dinner at the Masonic Hotel (Mr. W. Nicol's), the successful issue of the struggle which has been carried on for so many years in Great Britain for the removal of the disabilities precluding their race from taking a seat in the British Legislature. The attendance was very numerous, and comprised members of almost every branch of the Christian as well as of the Jewish Church. The dinner was a sumptuous one, and the dessert (the fruits of the season) one of the most abundant and excellent we have seen in Auckland: it afforded ample proof of what could be exhibited if we had but a Horticultural Show to incite our market and private gardeners to honourable emulation. The wines were excellent and suited to the very warm weather we have enjoyed of late. Several members of the newly-formed "Rutlandshire Band" announced in our last paper, were in attendance in the music gallery, under the leadership of Mr. T. Gallagher, and performed a variety of popular and operatic airs and other music during the evening in a manner that gave good ground for hope that they will succeed in their meritorious enterprise . . .
[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (21 January 1859), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18590121.2.1.6
DANCING. MR. GALLAGHER had the honor to inform his patrons and the Public generally,
that his Class for instruction in the above elegant accomplishment, will re-assemble on Friday next, the 21st instant, at the Odd Fellows' Hall.
Auckland, 18th January, 1859.
"THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA . . . THE REGATTA BALL", New Zealander (2 February 1859), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18590202.2.5
The most sanguine anticipations respecting the success of this our grand Provincial Fete were fully realized on Monday last. A better or a more brilliant Regatta, we incline to think, was never celebrated since the Pakeha and the Maori brought their joint exertions to bear in imparting an interest to an Exhibition which, for intensity and energy of character is, we believe, peculiar to Northern New Zealand . . . In the evening . . . a Ball was given . . . A numerous party of ladies and gentlemen were present and a remarkably pleasant evening was spent . . . and the quadrille party of "the Rutland Band," under the leadership of Mr. T. Gallagher, gave great satisfaction . . .
"JURY LIST FOR 1859-60", New Zealander (12 February 1859), 1 supplement
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18590212.2.20.2
Gallagher Timothy, Mount street, musician
Gallagher George, Queen street, baker
Gallagher James, Chancery lane, labourer
[Advertisement], Auckland Examiner [NZ] (2 April 1859), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AKEXAM18590402.2.2.3
ODD FELLOWS' HALL. T. Gallagher TEACHER OF MUSIC & DANCING,
BEGS to intimate to his friends and the public generally that his next Ball will take place in the above splendid building, on WEDNESDAY the 6th APRIL.
Gentlemen honoring Mr. G. with their presence will please to make early application, as the number of Tickets is limited.
The celebrated Rutland Band will be in attendance.
Price of Admission - 6s., to admit a Lady and Gentleman.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Robottom's, Cresent, Mr. Lewis's, Queen-street,
and at Mr. Gallagher's residence, Mount-street, Auckland. March 25th, 1859.
"BALL AT THE ODD FELLOWS' HALL", Daily Southern Cross (5 April 1859), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18590405.2.17
We see that Mr. Gallagher, late of the 58th Regiment, proposes giving a ball at the Odd Fellows' Hall, to-morrow evening. Mr. Gallagher is a well known member of the Rutlandshire Band, the elite of our old 58th Band; and we shall be glad to see him, as a civilian, as successfully leading a ball orchestra as his old leader, Mr. Davis, did during so many years. We have no doubt he will do his best, and be well supported.
ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel Davis (master, 58th band)
Sydney and Bathurst, NSW (by c. mid 1859 to mid 1863 or later):
? Passengers per Moa, from Auckland, NZ, for Sydney, NSW, arrived 9 June 1859; State Records Authority of NSW, Inward passenger lists, 13278
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1549917:1210 (PAYWALL)
. . . Mr. Gallagher / Steerage . . .
? "MUNICIPAL INSTITUTIONS", New South Wales Government Gazette [Sydney, NSW] (17 June 1859), 1366
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228718014
Redfern, Chippendale, Waterloo Estate, Surry Hills, and South Sydney, Second Petition . . .
received on the 26th ultimo [26 May] . . . praying for the erection of their locality into a Municipality . . .
. . . Tim. Gallagher, George-street . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (21 November 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033509
AT A GENERAL MEETING of the THEATRICAL PROFESSION, held November 19th, it was resolved -
"That none of the following members of the profession shall receive any engagement from Mr. Charles Poole,
or any deputed manager of his, until the present pecuniary claims of the whole professional body shall have been indemnified in full."
In guarantee whereof the following signatures were affixed: . . .
A. Usher . . . W. J. Rice . . . Frank Howson, Jnr. . . .
S. Gallagher [sic] . . . M. Josephson . . . A. H. Chute [Chate],
G. Wright . . . F. J. Sharp . . . R. W. Kohler . . .
Charles Eigenschenck . . . J. Davis, Robert Vaughan . . .
R. STEWART, Chairman. FRANK VARLEY, Secretary.
THEATRICAL FUND. - A MEETING of the Committee, TO-DAY, at the Shakespeare Hotel, Pitt-street, at 3 p.m. FRANK VARLEY, secretary.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Poole (actor, manager);
Alfred Usher (musician);
Walter John Rice (musician);
Frank Howson junior (musician);
Martin Josephson (musician);
Alfred Henry Chate (musician);
George Henry Wright (musician);
Frederick Sharp (musician);
Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician);
Charles Eigenschenck (musician);
Isaac Henry Davis (musician);
Robert Vaughan (musician);
Richard Stewart (actor);
Frank Varley (secretary);
Australian Dramatic and Musical Association
(fund, theatrical union, recently formed to support theatrical workers in their dispute with the Sydney theatre managers);
see also second petition, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 November 1859), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033741
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 November 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033565
GRAND ORCHESTRAL UNION AND VOCAL CONCERT. -
The first of a series of MONSTER CONCERTS, for the benefit of the Dramatic and Musical Artistes,
late of the Victoria and Prince of Wales Theatres, will take place on
WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant, at the SCHOOL OF ARTS, when the following combination of talent will appear.
Pianist - Mr. C. Packer.
Leaders - Messrs. Usher and Eigenschenck . . .
. . . Flauto - Messrs. Vaughan and Gallagher . . .
PART l. Overture - "Guillaume Tell" - Rossini - By Double Orchestra . . .
Quadrille - "L'Indienne," with brilliant variations, and new effects, first time in Sydney . . .
PART 2. Overture - "La Bayadere "- First time in Sydney (Auber) . . .
Finale - "Galope Champagne"- With original effects by Mr. R. W. Kohler . . .
R. STEWART, Treasurer. FRANK VARLEY, Secretary.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (pianist); Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (venue); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue); see also second concert, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 November 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64093456
and third concert, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 November 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033666
[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (29 February 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63597959
MACGOWAN'S LYCEUM. A NEW AND EFFICIENT COMPANY AND ORCHESTRA HAVE ARRIVED,
AND WILL APPEAR ON MONDAY, 5th MARCH, 1860.
Engagement for a short period of the CELEBRATED LIGHT COMEDIAN, MR. C. MIRAN, Late of the Theatres Royal Melbourne, Hobart Town, Launceston and Sydney.
HERR SCHADER, THE CELEBRATED OPERATIC DANCER, AND PANTOMIMIST, Late of the Theatres Royal, Berlin, Vienna and Sydney.
MR. GALLAGHER THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST, Is engaged as Leader of the Orchestra.
The well-known CORNET-A-P1STON PLAYER, MR. A. McCOY.
THAT VERY EXCELLENT PIANIST, MR. C. TIFFIN.
MADAME SARA FLOWER, THE ACCOMPLISHED VOCALISTE,
MR. S. HOWARD, Of the Melbourne and Sydney Theatres,
are engaged, and will shortly appear, due notice will be given of their arrival.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert McGowan (actor, manager); Charles Miran (actor); Herr Schrader (dancer); Charles Tiffin (pianist); Sara Flower (vocalist); Sam Howard (actor); Lyceum Theatre (Bathurst venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (11 May 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13066985
MR. T. GALLAGHER, Teacher of Violin, Flute, and Harmony.
MR. T. GALLAGHER, Quadrille Violinist.
Brass or string bands provided. Terms, reasonable. 115 Bathurst Street
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 July 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13065934
NOTICE. - Having heard that certain parties residing at No. 115, Bathurst-street,
have of late been using language derogatory to my honesty, I hereby caution the said parties from doing so under penalty of law.
T. GALLAGHER.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1862), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13225975
WANTED, a good VIOLIN PLAYER. Enquire of Mr. GALLAGHER, 217, Castlereagh-street, between the hours of 9 and 11 o'clock this morning. Salary no object.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 June 1862), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13229814
T. GALLAGHER, Musical Copyist to the Orpheonist Society.
Music neatly copied, arranged, or transposed, to suit any voice or instrument.
Instruction given on flute, violin, and harmony. 217, Castlereagh-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Orpheonist Society (association); but note that later that same month John Brady advertised as music copyist to the society
"CONCERT - SACRED HEART, DARLINGHURST", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (15 August 1862), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60479638
The entertainment given by the members of the choir of this Church on Wednesday, in aid of the Organ Fund, was decidedly successful . . . Mr. W. J. Cordner presided at the pianoforte, and his artistic accompaniments conduced very materially to the general success of the concert. The performance of the Sydney Quadrille Band, under the able conductorship of Mr. Gallagher, was very creditable, and considering that the orchestra has only lately been formed, and is for the most part composed of very tyros in the musical art, they gave ample promise of future excellence . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William John Cordner (pianist, conductor); Sacred Heart Choral Society (association)
"SACRED HEART CHORAL SOCIETY", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (16 August 1862), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115764239
The first concert of the Sacred Heart Choral Society was given in the school-room on Wednesday evening to a very crowded auditory . . . Mr. Cordner contributed in a very essential degree to the success of the entertainment by the skill with which he accompanied the various songs and pieces on the piano. The Sydney Quadrille Band also, conducted by Mr. Gallagher, performed various pieces throughout the evening in a very creditable manner . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 1862), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13071094
GEORGE PECK'S GRAND CONCERT of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC,
THIS EVENING, December 17th, in the Masonic Hall . . .
GRAND ORCHESTRA. Conductors - Messrs. Callen and Deane.
Director, G. Peck. Accompanying Pianist, W. Cordner.
PROGRAMME. PART I.- THE CLASSIC.
Grand Overture - Anacreon or L'Amour Fugitif, Full Orchestra - Cherubini . . .
PART II. - THE POPULAR.
Scotch Melody - Overture, Guy Mannering - H. R. Bishop. Full Orchestra, with Solos for various instruments . . .
Jullien's celebrated Nightingale Waltzes, with Picolo Obligato, by Mr. Gallagher . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Peck (musician); George Douglas Callen (musician); John Deane (musician); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)
"CITY POLICE COURT. Monday, 9th March . . . STEALING FROM A DWELLING", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC, sic] (10 March 1863), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244295067
William Hughes, was charged with stealing £12 from a dwelling. Timothy Gallagher, a musician, stated that the prisoner slept in the same room with him. On Saturday morning he went to his box and took out a note, leaving £12 in his purse, which he put back. On the previous day he again had occasion to go to his box, and missed the money the box was locked. As the money had not been found, and there was no evidence against the prisoner he was discharged.
Names and descriptions of passengers per City of Melbourne, from Melbourne, 14 March 1863, for Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2398D1AA-F7F0-11E9-AE98-8567FBC23AE1?image=844 (DIGITISED)
. . . T. Gallagher / [single] 24 [sic] . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (2 May 1863), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13077945
MR. T. GALLAGHER, Teacher of Music, is prepared to undertake the teaching of Volunteer Bands, Drums and Fifes, &c.
Music suitably harmonised for either of the above, may be had on application to Mr. G, at his residence 217, Castlereagh-street.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 July 1863), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13082135
MR. T. GALLAGHER, Teacher of Violin and Flute; music neatly copied. 217, Castlereagh-street.
Melbourne and Portland, VIC (? from c. 1864 to 1877):
? Teacher record, Timothy Gallagher, 1866; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AD4CF65-F7E4-11E9-AE98-6517940DFA17?image=232 (DIGITISED)
No. 681 / Gallager Timothy Teacher / 1 June 1866 resigned 31 Dec. 1866
[Advertisement], Portland Guardian [VIC] (2 January 1873), suppl. 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65429011
T. Gallagher, TEACHER OF MUSIC, BENTINCK AND GAWLER STREETS, PORTLAND.
[Advertisement], Portland Guardian (28 November 1873), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64743081
Select Quadrille Party. Tuesday, 2nd December.
MAC'S HOTEL ASSEMBLY ROOM. MR. T. GALLAGHER'S Quadrille Band will be in attendance . . .
"Friendly Societies' Sports: ST. PATRICK'S DAY", Portland Guardian (20 March 1874), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64743990
The sports on Tuesday last, St. Patrick's Day, were a great success . . . The band, under the leadership of Mr. T. Gallagher, discoursed some excellent music during the day, and added greatly to the enjoyable character of the fete . . .
"VOLUNTEER BALL", Portland Guardian (27 November 1874), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64745834
Between fifty and sixty couples attended the Volunteer Ball in Mac's Assembly room, last night, and it would not be exaggeration to say that much of the youth and beauty of Portland, was represented . . . The music was contributed by the volunteer band, led by Mr. T. Gallagher, and it is but justice, to say that the quality was excellent . . .
[Advertisement], Portland Guardian (16 March 1875), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64746702
OPEN AIR CONCERT. PORTLAND Botanical Gardens. MARCH 18, FROM 8 TO 11 P.M. . . .
. . . Mr. T. Gallagher and the Band of the Portland Detachment of the Western Artillery Corps will supply the instrumental Music . . .
"GALLAGHER'S QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY", Portland Guardian (19 March 1875), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64746744
After the sports Mr. Gallagher's select ball at the Orderly Room was well patronised, fifty couples were present, and the whole passed of with the greatest eclat.
"BATTALION PARADE", Portland Guardian (11 April 1876), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64749336
. . . The band has improved very much of late, and we learn that some "gems" are in rehearsal for the ever to be remembered demonstration of the twenty-seventh. It it is not too late, I would suggest that our worthy band master, Mr. Gallagher, would compose a piece of music to be called, for instance, the Governor's March, the Railway Galop, or some other appropriate name, in remembrance of such an eventful day in the annals of Portland as the 27th of April is expected to be.
"INSPECTION", Portland Guardian (20 June 1876), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64749763
. . . One great feature in the proceedings of the evening was the music of the band under the improved conditions of a new drum, cymbals, and other instruments, all of which appears to be the very best of their kind . . . [Major Learmouth] must compliment Mr. Gallagher for the great improvement made by the band, and be hoped the members would go on improving. Mr. Gallagher, he held, was deserving of special thanks for the accuracy with which the different pieces are rendered, as this accuracy argues attention equally on the part of the Bandmaster, and the members . . .
"VOLUNTEER BAND", Portland Guardian (10 October 1876), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63336549
Since the unpleasantness that occurred some months back amongst the members of our band, a number of young recruits have joined it, and the progress they have made during their brief apprenticeship, under the able directorship of Mr. Gallagher is both creditable and surprising. A few more recruits are yet wanted, at least there is room for them but a greater want than that exists in the insufficiency of instruments to balance the power of sound. The money that arose out of the demonstration vote was expended in several new instruments, but still the want exists for more. Can anyone suggest a plan for "raising the wind!"
"BOROUGH COUNCIL. TOWN HALL. 5TH MARCH, 1877 . . . CORRESPONDENCE", Portland Guardian (6 March 1877), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63337817
. . . From T. Gallagher, asking permission of the Council to hold assembly balls in the drill-room, Cliff street. - Permission granted . . .
"ST. PATRICK'S DAY", Portland Guardian (13 March 1877), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63337872
The gifts in connection with the Friendly Societies' Sports, which caused such amusement on last occasion, will be carried out this year on a more extensive scale . . . Through the kindness of Captain Trangmar, the Volunteer band will be on the ground to enliven the scene, and it is hardly necessary to add that Mr. Gallagher will do his best in carrying out a well-selected musical programme . . .
"BANQUET TO THOS. COPE. ESQ., M.L.A.", Portland Guardian (8 June 1877), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63338585
Between 50 and 60 gentlemen sat down to an excellent lunch in Mac's Assembly Room on Wednesday evening last . . . After lunch the Chairman gave the Queen and all the Royal Family, which was received with all the honors, Mr. Gallagher playing the National Anthem solo on the cornet . . .
[Advertisement], Portland Guardian (20 July 1877), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63338931
Challenge. HEARING that Mr. T. GALLAGHER and another person are talking a great deal about my cornet playing,
I am quite prepared to play him for £20 at any time it will suit his convenience.
THOMAS V. SHORT. Address, Post-office, Hamilton.
"TABLE TALK . . . POLICE COURT", Portland Guardian (27 July 1877), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63338972
On Saturday, the 21st inst. . . . T. Gallagher was brought up for assaulting his wife in some domestic broil. The case involved some charges and counter charges, in which it appeared there were faults on both sides. The defendant, Gallagher was bound over to keep the peace for six months, himself in £25, and one surety in a like sum.
ASSOCIATIONS: A Mr. Condon was reported in October to have taken over as the new bandmaster of the Portland Volunteers; see "BANDMASTER PORTLAND VOLUNTEERS", Portland Guardian (3 October 1877), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63339502
GALVIN, Charles (Charles GALVIN; Mr. C. GALVIN)
Amateur musician, clarionet / clarinet player, clarinettist, foundation bandsman (1845) and bandmaster (c. 1870-80) of St. Joseph's Band (Launceston), builder, building contractor
Born Cork, Ireland, 1831; son of Bartholomew GALVIN (c. 1796-1881) and Catherine GALVIN [sic] (c. 1799-1869)
Arrived Launceston, VDL (TAS), 21 November 1842 (immigrant per Royal Saxon, from London, 24 July, and Cork, 7 August)
Married Mary Ann LEARY (c. 1830-1890), St. Joseph's church, Launceston, TAS, 29 August 1854
Died Launceston, TAS, 7 October 1893, aged "62"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Galvin+1831-1893 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALVIN-Charles (shareable link to this entry)
GALVIN, Joseph (Joseph GALVIN; Mr. J. GALVIN)
Amateur musician, bandsman, St. Joseph's Band (Launceston), grocer
Born Cork, Ireland, c. 1833; son of Bartholomew GALVIN (c. 1796-1881) and Catherine GALVIN [sic] (c. 1799-1869)
Arrived Launceston, VDL (TAS), 21 November 1842 (immigrant per Royal Saxon, from London, 24 July, and Cork, 7 August)
Married Jane GRAY (d. 1924), Church of the Apostles, Launceston, TAS, 1 June 1868 (aged "31")
Died South Yarra, VIC, 18 March 1915, aged "82"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Galvin+c1833-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GALVIN-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
Charles Galvin
Documentation:
ASSOCIATIONS: No birth records for Charles and Joseph have been identified; however, we follow Charles's obituary in giving 1831 as the year he was born; their parents Bartholomew Galvin and Catherine Galvin [sic, ? a cousin] were married in the diocese of Cork and Ross in 1821
Arrivals, per Royal Saxon, arrived Launceston, 21/22 November 1842; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:425158; CB7/8/1/1 P17
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/425158
. . . Bart'w Galvin [wife] 2 [children] / [22 November 1842]
1854, marriages in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:853055; RGD37/1/13 no 1032
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/853055
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-13$init=RGD37-1-13p404
[No.] 349 / 10320 / Aug't 29, '54 / Charles Galvin . . . / M. A. Leary . . . / Married in St. Joseph's Church Launceston . . .
"INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE, RED. DINNER AT THE STAR HOTEL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (30 December 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72193076
It has been usual for some years past for this Brigade to proceed to Longford with their engines, &c., on Boxing day, but this year the members preferred entertaining each other and some guests at dinner in their board room at the Star Hotel. At 8 o'clock on Saturday evening therefore, upwards of twenty members of the Brigade, and their guests sat down to a rich collation . . . The band of the L. V. Rifle Corps having performed some excellent pieces of music in Princess Square, marched through the principal streets, passed the Star Hotel, and after a detour returned to it and broke off there, Mr. Charles Galvin, the leader of it, and one or two other members joining the company as guests . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Launceston Volunteer Rifle Band (association)
"LAUNCESTON HARMONIC SOCIETY'S FOURTH CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (19 November 1864), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38656443
According to announcement, the Launceston Harmonic Society, under the conductorship of Mr. Thomas Sharp, gave a vocal and instrumental concert at the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening, the object being the very laudable one of increasing the amount of the Hargraves Prospecting Fund. There was an excellent attendance, the large Hall being filled . . . In the first part the overture from Guy Mannering, Calcott's glee "In the lonely vale of streams," a violin and pianoforte duet from William Tell, and a soprano duet "Sister elves, it is the hour," were the most pleasing. The effect of the last-mentioned piece was, however, somewhat spoilt by an unfortunate collision with the martial strains of the band of the L. V. Rifles, which struck up as the corps was marching past the building after drill . . . Bishop's glee, "Merry Boys, away, away," the last on the programme, was then given, and the audience separated, a call by Mr. C. Galvin for three cheers for the Government for giving £1000 being responded to by some three or four persons . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Sharp (musician); Edward Hammond Hargraves (gold prospector); Launceston Harmonic Society (association); Mechanics' Institute (Launceston venue)
1868, marriages in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:872619; RGD37/1/27 no 414
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/872619
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-27$init=RGD37-1-27p211
[No.] 706 / June 1st 1868, Launceston / Joseph Galvin / 31 [sic] / Grocer . . . / Jane Gray / 24 / Spinster . . .
Married in the Church of the Apostles . . .
"POPULAR ENTERTAINMIENT", Launceston Examiner (14 September 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36705959
A popular entertainment was given last night, in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, under the auspices of the "Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association," when some of our most popular amateurs took part, as well as Messrs. Linly Norman and J. H. Melvyn, whose services had been engaged for the occasion as instrumentalists. Mr. A. Barrett occupied the chair. There was a very good attendance of the public, the room being comfortably full. The programme was one of more than ordinary interest, embracing an equal proportion of vocal and instrumental music, with reading, recitations, &c., and each part opening with an overture, in which the performers were Messrs. Norman, Melvyn, Abbott, Roberts, Harris, C. Galvin, Chick, Davies, Joscelyne, and A. Hart. We understand the proceeds of the entertainment, beyond expenses, are to be devoted to a charitable object. The following was the programme: Part 1. - Overture, "L'Italiana In Algieri," orchestral . . . Part 2. - Overture - "Bohemian Girl," orchestra . . . Haydn's Symphony, No. 3, orchestral . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Abraham Barrett (chair); Linly Norman (musician); James Hadock Melvyn (musician); W. Abbott (amateur); Henry Roberts (amateur); Robert Douglas Harris (amateur); John Chick (amateur); John Morris Davies (amateur); Samuel Joscelyne (amateur); Anthony Hart (amateur)
"POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (18 September 1869), 13
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65983950
. . . The orchestra consisted of Mr. Abbott (first violin), Mr. J. M. Davies (flute), Mr. Linly Norman (piano), Mr. J. H. Melvyn and Mr. Roberts (violins), Mr. Charles Galvin (clarionet), and Mr. Harris (cornet). The overture Italiana in Algieri encited a burst of applause seldom accorded here to any mere instrumental music . . .
"ENTERTAINMENT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (1 October 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65984156
On Wednesday evening [29 September], a complimentary entertainment was given in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, for the benefit of Mrs. Charles Phillips. Although some rain fell there was a large attendance, and the instrumental portion of the entertainment was excellent, the performers being Messrs. T. Sharp, J. H. Melvyn, Abbott, Roberts, and Chick (violins); Linly Norman (piano); Joscelyne (Violoncello); C. Galvin (Clarionet); and Harris (Cornet) . . .
"PROMENADE CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle (13 October 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65987876
The promenade concert at the Mechanics' Institute was not so well attended yesterday evening as might have been expected, considering the ability of the musical amateurs under the conductorship of Mr. T. Sharp, and the object for which the concert was given - the proceeds to go towards liquidating the long-standing debt on the Wharf Free School. The audience numbered about three hundred, amongst them a fair proportion of the youth and beauty of Launceston. The concert was opened with the overture to the opera "Bohemian Girl," and it was finely rendered by Mr. T. Sharp, Rev. W. A. Brooke, Messrs. W. Abbott, S. Joscelyne, A. Hart, C. Galvin, Roberts, Chick, and Harris . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Warren Auber Brooke (amateur)
"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 October 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65983179
The entertainment given in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute yesterday evening, under the auspices of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association attracted an audience of about four hundred, and the merits of the amateurs entitled them to double that number. The instrumental pieces, the overtures to "Guy Mannering" and "Tancredi," were splendidly performed by Messrs. Abbott and Roberts (violins), Messrs. Samuel Joseclyne and Anthony Hart (violoncellos), Messrs. G. Mooreton and J. M. Davies (flutes), Mr. J. Biggs (Basoon), Mr. Charles Galvin (clarionet), Mr. C. Henry (pianoforte) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Jesse Biggs (bassoon)
"THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AT LAUNCESTON . . . THE RECHABITES", The Tasmanian (27 May 1871), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201346880
The members of the Olive Branch tent, the Star tent, and Juvenile Rechabite tent, assembled at the Temperance Hall at one o'clock, and at half-past one (headed by the St. Joseph's brass band under the leadership of Mr. Charles Galvin), marched in procession in full regalia to the Tamar-street Congregational Church, where the Rev. Charles Price preached the annual sermon on the benefits of temperance. After service the Rechabites again formed in procession and marched through all the leading streets of the town, round the wharves, and finally halted, and broke off at the Mechanics' Institute at half-past five o'clock, closing that portion of the demonstration by giving three hearty cheers for the Queen . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: St. Joseph's Band (association)
"YOUNG MEN'S CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION", Cornwall Advertiser (24 May 1872), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233001740
According to announcement the members of the above association gave a musical and dramatic entertainment in St. Joseph's Hall, on Tuesday evening [21 May], when the room was crowded with a most respectable audience. The programme opened with an overture by the St. Joseph's Band, the execution of which spoke volumes for the perseverance of the members, as a marked improvement on former performances was perceptible. The first piece was the comic drama of "The Post of Honor" . . . After a short interval, a musical interlude of a varied and pleasing character was opened with a glee, "My native land," sung with great taste and precision by Messrs. Roper, T. J. Doolan, J. Galvin, and Misses Doolan, Monaghan, and Murray . . . Mr. C. Galvin played a solo on the clarionet, and displayed in a very clever manner the powers of the instrument named. The execution of a most difficult piece in a style worthy of a professional, secured for the performer a loud encore . . . A duet, piano and cornet, being selections from Norma, by Miss Connell and Mr. A. J Day, was warmly applauded . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Alban Joseph Roper (musician); Thomas Joseph Doolan (amateur); Andrew John Day (amateur)
"GRAND CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 September 1872), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66025540
On Monday evening a grand vocal and instrumental concert was given in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute in aid of the widow of the late Mr. Jesse Biggs . . . The concert commenced with Auber's overture to "Masaniello," by ten performers - Mr. Thos. Sharp, Mr. Abbott, and Mr. Chick (violins), Mr. Wm. Sharp (double bass), Mr. Joscelyne and Mr. A. Hart (violoncellos), Mr. C. Galvin (clarionet), Mr. J. M. Davies (flute), Mr. A. Day and Mr. R. D. Harris (cornets), and Mrs. H. B. Nicholls presided at the pianoforte. The overture was excellently performed, in perfect time, and with fine effect. It gave entire satisfaction, and elicited universal applause . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Catherine Margaret Nicholls (pianist)
"ST. PATRICK'S DAY", Weekly Examiner (22 March 1873), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233102743
On Monday St. Patrick was duly honored by the sons and daughters of Erin, the "wearing of the green" being a general thing throughout the day. Shortly after 12 o'clock on Sunday night, St. Joseph's band perambulated the principal streets of Launceston, and by the lively strains of "St. Patrick's Day in the morning," reminded the half-awakened population of all nationalities what day it was. The Catholic children, and their friends, had a gala at Glen Dhu . . . A procession was formed in the precincts of the Church of the Apostles, Margaret-street, between nine and ten o'clock in the morning, presenting an interesting appearance, the girls being principally dressed in white, and all having a clean and tidy appearance. A number of banners and flags were carried by the children, three of which were especially noticeable; one was a handsome new green silk banner, with a representation of the tutelar saint; this banner was carried by boys. The two others were also new, of white silk, one devoted to St. Joseph, and the other the banner of the Sacred Heart; these were borne by the girls of the Convent schools. The procession was headed by the St. Joseph's Band, which played several marching tunes, under the conductorship of Mr. Charles Galvin . . .
"MUSICAL UNION CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 January 1875), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66072661
The second subscription concert by the members of the Launceston Musical Union, was given in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute last evening . . . The vocalists numbered about forty, half of each sex, and the orchestra consisted of Mr. George Collins, leader; Miss McAndrew, pianist; Mr. Charles Galvin, clarionet; Mr. R. D. Harris, cornet; Mr. Anthony Hart and Mr. Joscelyne, violoncellos . . .
1893, deaths in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1241400; RGD35/1/62 no 323
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1241400
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-62_30 (DIGITISED)
No. 941 / 323 / [1893] 7th October / Charles Galvin (Died Wellington Road) (born Ireland) / Male / 62 years / Builder / Cancer of stomach . . .
"Deaths", Launceston Examiner (9 October 1893), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39489829
GALVIN. - On 7th October, at his residence, Wellington road, Charles, the beloved husband of M. A. Galvin, aged 62 years. R.I.P.
"OBITUARY. MR. CHARLES GALVIN", Launceston Examiner (9 October 1893), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39489875
Deep regret was expressed in the community yesterday when it became known that Mr. Charles Galvin, a very widely-respected resident of Launceston, had passed away. The deceased had been ailing for some months, but his demise was not anticipated by his friends, for on Friday he left his room, though he was not able to attend to business matters. On Saturday, however, his illness assumed serious aspect, and he passed away quietly at his late residence, Wellington-street, at about half-past eight o'clock on Saturday evening.
The deceased was well known in the colony, and with old Launceston residents his name was as familiar as a house-hold word. He arrived here in the Royal Saxon on November 21, 1842, with his father, mother, aunt, and three brothers, and the family settled in Launceston. The deceased as a young man was possessed of those attributes which tend to make a good and useful citizen, and which strengthened as he grew older. He became a proficient builder, and with his brother, John Galvin, with whom he was associated in connection with that industry for many years, built the Town Hall, the Union and Commercial Banks, and in 1866 the Roman Catholic Church, besides many of the principal private and public structures of the city.
Deceased was born in Cork, Ireland, in the year 1831, and though only a lad when he left his native country he was an ardent lover of Ireland and her people, and throughout his long and useful career in the colony he took a keen interest in all matters connected with his birthplace, his kindly spirit and earnest devotion to the amelioration of the troubles which beset Irishmen in the early days gaining for him the respect of his friends and the admiration of all who were acquainted with him, and could appreciate his sterling character. Three years after the arrival of the family in the colony, Mr. Charles Galvin, with a number of others, founded the St. Joseph's Band, and was associated with that body of musicians up to the time of his death. He was leader of the band for many years, and continued an active member until very recently, taking a keen interest in the various contests in which they took part. He was an earnest politician, and any movement that had for its object the welfare of Launceston had his support. He was on one occasion a candidate for municipal honours, but although he polled well he was defeated. He had many friends, indeed there were few citizens who were not acquainted with him or appreciated his worth. Besides his brothers Mr. John Galvin, builder, and Mr. Joseph Galvin, grocer, and a large circle of friends and relations, deceased leaves a widow and family of seven to mourn their loss. The funeral of the deceased will take place on Tuesday, leaving his late residence, Wellington-street, at 3 p.m.
"OBITUARY. MR. CHARLES GALVIN", Daily Telegraph [Launceston, TAS] (9 October 1893), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153536313
. . . Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. Bartholomew Galvin, and was a native of Cork, of which city a cousin of Mr. Charles Galvin was recently Mayor. In the early forties things were not particularly bright in Ireland; and as there were glowing accounts from Australia and Van Diemen's Land, as Tasmania was then called, Mr. Bartholomew Galvin made up his mind to emigrate, and accompanied by his wife, sister-in-law, and four sons, John, Charles, James, and Joseph, sailed in the ship Royal Saxon for this colony, and arrived during the first six months of 1848. Among the passengers by the same vessel were Major Walch (father of Messrs. Walch Brothers, of Hobart), Messrs. John Brickhill, G. Wilkins, and other well-known colonists. Mr. B. Galvin was a finished tradesman, and his elder sons, John and Charles, as they grew up to manhood so profited by his tuition that they became most valuable assistants, and rivalled the father in ability. Mr. Galvin and his two sons pursued their avocations as builders in Launceston, with the exception of a short visit to Victoria (from which they returned, as that colony was passing through a great crisis, and things were at a very low ebb), but with varying success, as matters did not brighten up in Tasmania until the end of the forties. The sturdy Corkonian and his sons, however, were undaunted, and managed to hold on where many succumbed. When the diggings broke out in Victoria in 1851, Messrs. John and Charles Galvin were seized with the gold fever, and, accompanied by a party of Launcestonians, worked with a fair amount of success on some of the famous goldfields of the sister colony. Keen-sighted Charles Galvin, however, saw there was a better Eldorado in the pursuit of their business as builders in Melbourne, which was then springing up with marvellous rapidity and attracting population from all quarters of the globe. As houses could not be found for all, and thousands had to live in tents, it may therefore be taken for granted men of the Galvin Brothers stamp were at a great premium. Straightforward in their dealings, and allowing nothing but the best of work to pass out of their hands, the Messrs. Galvin prospered greatly, notwithstanding they had to pay men 20s and 25s per day. The brothers amassed a nice little sum, and after two or three years returned to Tasmania, where they have since resided, with the exception of a sojourn of about three months in New Zealand in 1863 . . .
Deceased was a musical enthusiast, and was for many years the best amateur clarionet player in Northern Tasmania. He was connected with the Sacred Harmonic Society, Musical Union, and all the principal societies of the kind down to the last two or three years, and his services were always gratuitously and freely given. He was one of the founders of St. Joseph's Band in the forties, and was for many years one of the playing members, and at the time of his death was one of the trustees . . .
The concert which was announced to be given by St. Joseph's Band in the City Park last evening, was postponed on account of the death of Mr. Galvin, and the members have intimated that they will attend the funeral, which is to leave his late residence, Albert Place, Wellington-street, at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).
"ST. JOSEPH'S BAND. FIFTY YEARS' HISTORY", Launceston Examiner (6 July 1895), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39611885
On Monday, 22nd inst., the members of St. Joseph's Band will celebrate the jubilee of the organisation with a fancy dress ball in the Albert Hall . . . St. Joseph's Band was formed in July, 1845, in connection with St. Joseph's Total Abstinence Society, and may therefore be said to be the oldest association of its character in the colonies. The original members met for the sake of a pleasure able diversion as well as for the purpose of becoming useful as a band of musicians. So thorough has been the spirit of earnest ness that the band is, after an existence of half a century, regarded - and justly regarded - as a musical organisation of which the city should be proud. The members have followed the study of music under proper direction, and by their efforts have been able to do good in an effectual and extensive manner, the work of alleviating distress having formed one of the chief features in the history of the band. The first bandmaster was the late Mr. John Agnew, of the 96th Regiment, and the original members were Messrs. Charles Galvin, John McKenzie, William Mainsbridge, Andrew Skate, Arthur McIver, Francis McIver, Morgan O'Meara, William O'Meara, David O'Keefe, Thomas Keogh, Thomas Leary, John Murphy, and Bernard Lynch. Ten of these early players are dead, the only surviving members of the original band being Messrs. Morgan O'Meara, who is now in New Zealand; David O'Keefe, at present in Victoria; and Thomas Leary, who is carrying on business as a chemist in Victoria. Mr. Joseph Galvin, one of the early members, is still an officer in the band. When Mr. Agnew left with his regiment for India he was succeeded by Mr. Michael Dillan, solo clarionet player of the 96th Regiment band, and after him Mr. Drum-Major Allen, who had retired from the 96th Regiment and remained at Launceston. Mr. Allen was the father of Mr. C. W. Allen, a member of the present Westbury Council. He was succeeded by the late Mr. Charles Galvin, one of the founders of the institution, who always took a warm interest in its progress until the date of his death a short time ago. Mr. Galvin was band master until Mr. John McGuire was appointed, and the latter, who was a good clarionet player, continued for some time to lead the members to a higher state of musical excellence . . .
. . . The well known historical visit of the Irish exile John Mitchell to Launceston from Hobart for the purpose of meeting his wife on her arrival from Adelaide was referred to by Mr. Joseph Galvin during the reception proceedings in connection with Mr. Michael Davitt's trip here. When the exile arrived from Hobart he was placed in gaol for the first night, and St. Joseph's Band assembled outside the walls and played national airs. The band also played on the occasion when Smith O'Brien - another Irish exile - left Launceston . . .
. . . In consequence of depression in the sixties the ranks were thinned sadly, several of the best players having decided to leave for other climes in search of employment. Included in the list of active members was the late Mr. T. J. Doolan, one of its most energetic and faithful adherents. He had been connected with the band for a long time and wished to see it surmount the troubles and difficulties that appeared before it. Messrs. Charles Galvin, Joseph Galvin, John McKenzie, and W. Day, three of whom were members of the original band, and Mr. A. J. Day, another enthusiast, were in the same frame of mind, and the band was saved from falling out of existence. Mr. Charles Galvin was appointed conductor, and the enthusiasts kept steadily at work. Subsequently Mr. Alexander Wallace, whose ability as a conductor is too well known to need lengthy reference, succeeded Mr. Galvin . . .
. . . Of the old members Mr. Joseph Galvin alone remains. He still takes an active interest in the progress of the band with which he was so many years identified . . .
ASSOCIATIONS (early masters): John Agnew (musician, 96th Band); Band of the 96th Regiment (military); Michael Dillon (musician, 11th Band); Band of the 11th Regiment (military); James Allen (musician); John McGuire (musician)
ASSOCIATIONS (founding members): Charles Galvin (member); John McKenzie (member); William Mainsbridge (member); Andrew Scafe (member); Arthur and Francis McIver (members); Morgan and William O'Meara (members); David O'Keefe (member); Thomas Keogh (member); Thomas Leary (member); John Murphy (member); Bernard Lynch (member)
ASSOCIATIONS (others):
William Smith O'Brien (Irish political prisoner);
John Mitchel (Irish political prisoner);
Mitchel spent the night of 30 May 1851 in Launceston Gaol, but was freed the next morning,
as reported "John Mitchell", The Cornwall Chronicle (31 May 1851), 341
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573961
[News], Daily Telegraph (9 December 1903), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153907969
On Monday night, at St. Joseph's Band room, Mr. Joseph Galvin, who has been the band's treasurer for the last 29 years, and who has been a member of the band for over fifty years, was made the recipient of a presentation from members on the eve of his departure from Launceston. Mr. E. Carney, president of the band, in making the presentation, spoke of the high esteem and regard in which Mr. Galvin was held by not only the band, but by all with whom he had come in contact. The unique record held by Mr. Galvin as a member of St. Joseph's Band, would he very hard to beat, and the fact of his having held the position of treasurer for 29 years, during which time he (Mr. Galvin) could give an account of every penny that had been handed to him, was one which the band would not fail to appreciate . . . Mr. A. F. Lithgow, the bandmaster, endorsed Mr. Carney's remarks, and said he felt that Mr. Galvin's loss to the band was one which would be hard to fill . . . Mr. Galvin, in responding, thanked members for the courtesy and consideration they had always shown him, and said he looked back on the many years of happy associations which he had had with them with sincere pleasure. Though leaving them, he would always feel as one of them, a privilege the life membership conferred on him. He thanked members of the band and the committee for their kind present, which would always bring many pleasant thoughts to mind.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alex Lithgow (bandmaster)
"DEATHS", The Argus (20 March 1915), 13
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1504489
GALVIN. - On the 18th March, at his residence, South Yarra, Joseph Galvin, late of Launceston, Tasmania, aged 82 years. A colonist of 73 years. Requiescat in pace.
"ST. JOSEPH'S BAND", Examiner [Launceston, TAS] (17 May 1915), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50815549
. . . It is with sorrow that we have to record the death of the late Mr. Joseph Galvin, who was a notable link in the past history of the band, he having filled the office of treasurer for over 30 years; and also the late Mr. Alf. Ray, who was a playing member of merit . . .
"The World's Oldest Band Celebrates Its Centenary", Examiner (25 August 1945), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91940840
. . . The first bandmaster was the late Mr. John Agnew, of the 96th Regiment, and the original members were: Messrs. Charles Galvin, John McKenzie, William Mainsbridge, William Robins, Andrew Skafe, Arthur McIver, Francis McIver, Morgan O'Meara, William O'Meara, David O'Keefe, Thomas Keogh, Thomas Leary, John Leary, John Murphy, and Bernard Lynch. The first president was the late Rev. Dean Thomas Butler. Subsequently Mr. Joseph Galvin, John Galvin, Thomas J. Doolan, John L. Doolan, James Doolan, and Michael Doolan became members of the band . . .
. . . When Mr. John Agnew left with his regiment for India he was succeeded by Mr. Michael Dillon, solo clarionet player of the 11th Regiment Band, and after him Drum-Major C. W. Allen, who had retired from the 96th Regiment . . . He was succeeded by Mr. Charles Galvin, one of the founders of the institution, who always took a warm interest in its progress until the date of his death. He was the father of Mr. Bart J. Galvin, who is still the band's patron. Mr. Charles Galvin was bandmaster until Mr. John McGuire was appointed . . .
Bibliography and resources:
Photograph of St. Joseph's Band, Launceston, c. 1880; Libraries Tasmania
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Archives/PH30-1-89
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/PH30-1-89/PH30-1-89 (DIGITSED)
Galvin Family NG2870 [Records]; Libraries Tasmania
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/191631111
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Archives/NG2870
The Galvin family came from Cork, Ireland. Bartholomew Galvin (1796-1881) and his wife Catherine (1799-1869), four sons John, Charles, Joseph and James, and Mr. Galvin's sister Honora Galvin, arrived in Tasmania on the 'Royal Saxon' on 21 November 1842. John and Charles established a building business in Launceston. They developed the residential area known as Galvin Town, and were involved with the erection of the Public Buildings (1858), fitting windows in the Union Bank (1865), Church of Apostles (1866), the Commercial Bank and the Town Hall. John Galvin was foreman of the sewerage works for two years, and was clerk of works during the building of an extension to the Albert Hall (1891). The Galvins attended the Church of Apostles and were founding members of St Joseph's Band. John Galvin (1824-1900) married Anne Theresa McCormick in 1862. They had eight children; two died young. Charles Galvin (1831-1893) married Mary Ann Leary in 1854 and had seven children. Charles Galvin junior (fl. 1890s-1920s) became an actor and promotional agent, and was Tasmanian President of the Theatrical Employees Association 1917-1921.
GAMBLE, Walter Mitchell (Walter Mitchell GAMBLE; W. M. GAMBLE; Mr. GAMBLE)
Amateur musician, vocalist, singing class instructor, school teacher, school inspector
Born Londonderry, Ireland, 9 April 1843; son of Robert GAMBLE and Mary ?
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 16 February 1848 (per Lady Peel, aged "5")
Married Marianne BARKER, VIC, 1865
Died Prahran, VIC, 13 May 1920, aged "77/78"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Walter+Mitchell+Gamble+1843-1920 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GAMBLE-Walter-Mitchell (shareable link to this entry)
GAMBLE, Marianne (Marianne BARKER; Miss BARKER; Mrs. Walter Mitchell GAMBLE; Mrs. GAMBLE)
Amateur musician, vocalist, pianist, school teacher
Born London, England, 28 April 1844; baptised St. John's, Waterloo, 26 May 1844; daughter of Frederick BARKER and Nancy Aicken GOSS
Married Walter Mitchell GAMBLE, VIC, 1865
Died Kinglake East, 20 July 1927, aged "81" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Marianne+Barker+Gamble+c1846-1927 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GAMBLE-Marianne-Barker (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. John's Waterloo in the county of Surrey in the year 1844; register 1839-46, page 33; London Metropolitan Archives, P85/Jna3/009
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4275477:1558 (PAYWALL)
No. 257 / 1844 May 26 / [born] 28 April '44 / Mary Ann d'r of / Frederick & Nancy / Barker / Oakley Street / Iron founder . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Barker (d. VIC, 1876) and Nancy Aicken Goss (d. VIC, 1906) had married at St. John, Waterloo, on 25 December 1839
List of immigrants per ship Lady Peel arrived Melbourne, 16 February 1848; State Records Authority of NSW, series 5318, reel 2144, [4/4816]
https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1204/images/IMAUS1787_081415-0358?pId=272034 (PAYWALL)
. . . Gamble Robert / 40 / Labourer / Derry / Ch. of England // Mary / 35
Rachel / 13 // Mary / 10 // Sarah / 8 // Walter / 5
England census, 30 March 1851, St. Luke Old Street, St. Giles, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1521/362/46
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2835107:8860 (PAYWALL)
20 Normans Buildings / Frederick Barker / Head / Married / 39 / Iron Founder . . .
Nancy / Wife / 31 // Mary Ann / daur. / 6 / [born] Midd'x St Giles //
Frederick / 5 // Eliza / 2 / [botn born Midd'x St Giles]
"CRICKET. ALBION CLUB V. UNION CLUB", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (30 December 1858), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154876239
The One-inning's Match was played, in the Richmond Paddock, on Saturday the 18th inst., between the above-named clubs,
which resulted in the defeat of the latter, by 79 runs. The bowling of Plaisted and Johnson,
and the batting of Gamble, Lawrenson, and Hunter were very excellent, on the part of the Albion . . .
ALBION CLUB. FIRST INNINGS . . . W. M. Gamble, run out - 41
P. C. Plaisted, b Egan - 7 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Charles Plaisted (musician)
Teacher record, Walter Mitchell Gamble, from 1863; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AD4CF65-F7E4-11E9-AE98-6517940DFA17?image=234 (DIGITISED)
No. 835 / Gamble, Walter Mitchell / Born 9th Apr. 1843 at Londonderry . . .
In training 7 Jan 1861 to 14 Jan 1863 // Singing - 2nd Class / . . . Approved - 15 Jan 1863 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 September 1863), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5735777
MR. ALLAN'S CONCERT, St. George's Hall, Thursday, 1st October.
Principal Vocalists - Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Perraton, Master Cook,
Messrs. Williams, Gamble, Downes, and Angus.
Oboe, Mr. Schott; Flute, Mr. F. Johnson; piano, Mr. H. King.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Leavis Allan (musician); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Mary Ann Perraton (vocalist); John James Cook (vocalist); William Henry Williams (vocalist); Joseph Cartledge Downes (vocalist); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); James Arthur Schott (oboe); Frederick Johnson (flute); Henry John King senior (pianos)
[Advertisement], The Argus (30 September 1863), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5736381
ST. GEORGE'S HALL. Mr. GEORGE L ALLAN'S CONCERT. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1863 . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Romance, "Alice, where art Thou?" Ascher - Mr. W. M. Gamble . . .
MUSIC: Alice, where art thou? (Joseph Ascher)
"CONCERT AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL", The Herald (2 October 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247587020
Mr. G. L. Allan's concert was very numerously attended last night. Mr. Allan is so well known, both is an able musician and a most efficient teacher, that his popularity is very general, and the announcement of one of his concerts always presupposes an entertainment of the most pleasant kind. His numerous pupils supply him with the means of presenting in a very complete manner those part-compositions which depend so much for their effect upon careful training and diligent rehearsal. The selection last night was in excellent taste, and the precision with which the several parts were sustained was creditable alike to Mr. Allan and to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted him . . . The solos were sung by Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Perraton, Mr. Angus, Mr. Williams, Mr. Downes, and Mr. Gamble. The latter gentleman is a new aspirant for vocal fame. He has a pleasing tenor voice, and when he becomes more at home with an audience in front of him, he will use his very capable powers to a better effect . . .
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (29 October 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155022717
A tea-meeting, in connexion with St. Mary's Church, North Melbourne, was held on Tuesday evening, in the neighboring school-house, with the view of liquidating a debt upon the organ . . . After tea, the church choir performed a selection of sacred and secular music, and were eminently successful in their efforts to entertain the audience . . . Mr. Gamble also delivered Brinley Richards' song, "God Bless the Prince of Wales," with much spirit and expression . . .
[News], The Herald (29 July 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247585625
There was a very numerous assemblage in the Town-hall, Prahran, last night, on the occasion of the first subscription concert given by the Prahran and South Yarra Musical Society. His Excellency the Governor, and Lady and Miss Darling, were present. The society under the conductorship of Mr. C. E. Horsley has made great progress, evidenced by the [? exemplary] manner in which the various selections were given. The principal vocalists were Mrs. Dudley. Mrs. Trowell, Miss Barker, Miss Cochrane, Miss Slatford, Mr. Jackman, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Trowell, and Mr. W. H. Wilkinson, with a band and chorus numbering one hundred performers. The first part of the programme comprised selections from Handel's Oratorio, "Judas Maccabaeus," which were given in a manner reflecting the highest credit on all the performers. The second part consisted exclusively of secular music and glees, including several songs and choruses of a high order of merit. The duet "I would that my love" was very well sung by Misses Cochrane and Barker; and Miss Barker gained considerable applause for her rendering of the well-known song "The Blind Girl to her Harp." Mr. W. H. Wilkinson was very successful in the bass solo from the Stabat Mater "Pro Peccatis," which was re-demanded; and a similar compliment was extended to Miss Cochrane for "Molly Asthore." This was sung with great expression. The concert was as a whole extremely successful.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Charles Edward Horsley (conductor);
W. H. Wilkinson (vocalist);
Prahran and South Yarra Musical Society (association);
Prahran Town Hall (venue);
see also [News], The Argus (29 July 1864), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5751090
MUSIC: The blind girl to her harp (Glover)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (19 March 1866), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155047963
The children attending the Church of England school (Mr. Gamble's) Chapel-street, Prahran, were, on Friday night, treated to an entertainment of a very pleasing nature . . . Mrs. Gamble presided at the piano-forte, and Mr. Gamble and the children sung some pieces of music in a very pleasing manner. The entertainment concluded with some magic lantern experiments, which seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by the juvenile portion of the audience. The scholastic institution, presided over by Mr. Gamble, is one meriting success. He commenced his labors with only thirteen pupils, and now there are upwards of 200 names on the roll, which speaks well for the beneficial influence which his teaching is exercising in the district. The conduct on the occasion was very commendable.
[News], The Herald (24 September 1866), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244419325
The eighth of the series of penny readings at Emerald Hill took place on Friday evening, in the Mechanics' Institute, the hall of which was crowded . . . and Mr. Gamble, of Prahran, sang "The Death of Nelson" with great success . . .
"DEATHS", The Herald (15 May 1920), 28
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245594904
GAMBLE. - On the 13th May, at his residence, 68 Charles street, Prahran, Walter Mitchell, late Inspector of Schools, Education Department; beloved husband of Marrianne; in his 7Sth year. Privately interred, 15th inst.
"DEATHS", The Argus (26 July 1927), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3868982
GAMBLE. - On the 20th July, 1927, at the residence of her son, Brentwood, Kinglake East, Marianne, relict of the late Walter Mitchell Gamble, and loving mother of Maurice, Mrs. Buchanan, and Leo, aged 81 years (Privately Interred 21st July, 1927, at Brighton Cemetery.) At rest.
GARCIA, Madame (Madame GARCIA; ? pseudonym)
Theatrical dancer, ballet dancer, danseuse
Active Bendigo, VIC, 1857
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Madame+Garcia+dancer+1857 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARCIA-Madame (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"REVIVAL OF THE DRAMA ON BENDIGO", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (29 July 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88000716
We are in receipt of a communication from Mr. J. M. Wolfe, in which he states that he has engaged Mr. Henry Neil Warner, the great Australian tragedian, whose success at the Royal and Princess's, Melbourne, has been great; also Mdme. Garcia, the star danseuse from the Italian Opera, Berlin, and sister to the great Prima Donna, Johanna Wagner, (her first appearance in the Australian colonies); likewise Miss Emma St. Clair, Mr. Charles Heywood, and a powerful company. Mr. Warner will play "Hamlet" on the opening night, on which occasion the piece will be produced with entirely new scenery, &c. We understand that Mr. Wolfe is going to considerable expense in his attempt to produce the Legitimate Drama on the Bendigo stage, and we trust that he will receive the support which his talents and perseverance well merit. The Theatre will open on Saturday night.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Melville Wolfe (actor, manager); Henry Neil Warner (actor); Emma St. Clair (actor); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue); Johanna Jachmann-Wagner (German vocalist), adopted daughter of Richard Wagner's brother Albert Wagner, who is known to have had two other daughters, neither of whom could possibly have been in Australia in 1857
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (31 July 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88000759
HAYMARKET (LATE CRITERION) THEATRE.
Will Open for the Season on Saturday Evening, August 1st,
under the management of Messrs. Wolfe and B. I. Coleman, with the Greatest Company in the Australian Colonies.
The performance will commence with Shakespeare's sublime Tragedy of HAMLET.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark - Mr. H. N. Warner. (The Great Australian Tragedian.)
Ophelia - Miss Fanny Wernham. Osric - Miss Emma St. Clair. (Her first appearance on Bendigo.)
To conclude with Partelli's Grand Ballet D'Action, entitled -
THE SPIRIT OF NORMA. l'Ombre de Norma - By Madame Garcia,
Principal Star Danseuse, from the Italian Opera House, Berlin. Her first appearance in these Colonies . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Barned Jullian Coleman (manager); Fanny Wernham (actor)
"HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (4 August 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88000846
The performances last night at this popular place of amusement commenced with Shakspere's tragedy of "Hamlet," in which Mr. Warner fully sustained the impression made by his first impersonation of thee character. The piece was as well put on the stage as could be expected in a provincial theatre, and passed off with great eclat. At the conclusion, Madame Garcia came forward, and previous to her exhibition as a danseuse, addressed the audience, in deprecation of any judgment the public might have formed from her performances on Saturday night. During her address, she stated that Messrs. Wolfe and Coleman engaged her in Melbourne for the ballet, assuring her she would find two female and three male dancers in the company, and allowing the remains of what appeared to have once been dancing pumps, indignantly asked if the audience could expect she could display her talent in such things. After thanking the Press for not criticising her performances on Saturday, she informed the audience her engagement only commenced that evening, when they would have an opportunity of seeing and judging what Madame Garcia really was. The lady was repeatedly cheered through out her address, and at its conclusion she went through a dance, the execution of which certainly dispelled any feelings of romance or gallantry which her previous address might have aroused. At its conclusion, Mr. Wolfe came forward and read the agreement entered into between himself, Mr. Coleman, and Madame Garcia, in which he engaged her as the principal dancer of the company, at a salary of L.10 per week, but in which no mention was made of the production of the ballet. He stated her engagement began that night, and she had already received £8 in advance; and he left the public to judge, having seen the lady and her performance, as to who was the sufferer. Mr. Wolfe was repeatedly cheered, and during his address Madame Garcia again came before the footlights, but was received with disapprobation. Mr. Moore also came forward and attempted to address the audience, but the few words he said were inaudible; and amidst cries of "Speak up," Mr. Wolfe came forward and requested him to retire, which he forthwith did. The entertainment concluded with a laughable farce.
ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Moore (violin, leader of the orchestra, also husband of Rachel Lazar Moore, vocalist, actor, dancer)
"THE HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (6 August 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88000896
On Tuesday night the "Lady of Lyons" was performed at the Haymarket Theatre to a very respectable house . . . We need hardly say, although Madame Garcia was announced to give a dance between the pieces, she did not appear . . .
GARD, Joseph (Joseph GARD; Mr. GARD)
Musician, double bass and bassoon player, cabman, coachman, convict, emancipist
Born Marylebone, London, c. 1820
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 20 August 1838 (10 years transportation, aged "18")
Arrived Norfolk Island, NSW, 7 May 1840 (convict per Mangles, from Portsmouth, 28 November 1839, via Sydney, 28 April 1840, aged "20")
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 31 March 1844 (convict per Maitland, from Norfolk Island, aged "24")
Married Susan PRIEST (1844-1907), Hobart, TAS, 19 January 1861 (aged "38")
Died Hobart, TAS, 12 June 1865, aged "43" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Gard+c1820-1865 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARD-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Trial of Joseph Gard, burglary, 20 August 1838; Old Bailey online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18380820-1980
1980. JOSEPH GARD and JOHN READ were indicted for stealing, on the 28th of July, at St. Giles-in-the-Fields, 2 coats, value 2l.;
1 pair of shoes, value 8s.; 1 table-cloth, value 6s.; 2 handkerchiefs, value 7s.; 1 shirt, value 1s. 6d.;
3 waistcoats, value 3s.; 9 pence, 30 halfpence, and 90 farthings;
the goods and monies of James Methvin, in his dwelling-house;
and afterwards, about the hour of three in the same night, burglariously breaking out of the said dwelling-house . . .
GARD - GUILTY. Aged 18. READ - GUILTY. Aged 21. Transported for Ten Years.
List of 290 male convicts per Mangles, arrived NSW, from England, 27 April 1840; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5946:1251 (PAYWALL)
No. 40-880 / 12 / Gard Joseph / 20 / R & W / Protestant / Single / Native Place - London / Indoor Servant
Burglary / Central Criminal Court / 20 August 1838 / 10 years / Former convictions - None / 5 ft 2 3/4 in . . .
Convict records, Joseph Gard; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1394298; CON33-1-51 Image 137; CON14/1/26 Pages 46-47; CON18-1-42 image 39
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1394298
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-51/CON33-1-51P137 (DIGITISED)
11974 / Gard Joseph / Tried C. C. Court 20 Aug't '38 / 10 yrs. /
Arriv'd Norfolk [Island] 18th May '40 / Arr'd [VDL (TAS)] 31 March 1844 . . .
Remarks - Light impediment in speech . . .
24th May 1845 Ticket of Leave . . .
Recomm'd to the Queen for a conditional pardon . . . 16/6.'46
. . . Conditional pardon approved 5th October 1847 . . .
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-26/CON14-1-26P50 (DIGITISED)
11974 / Gard Joseph / C. C. Court / 20th August 1838 / 5 [ft] 3 [in] / 24 [years of age] / 10 [years sentence] / . . .
Trade - Coachman & Groom / Can play the bassoon / . . .
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON18-1-42/CON18-1-42P39 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Gard may well have been a member of fellow Mangles shipmate Charles Sandy's Packer's band on Norfolk Island (penal settlement)
Convicts and per Maitland, from Norfolk Island, arrived VDL (TAS), 1844, muster 1849; UK National Archives, HO10/40
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/433961:1185 (PAYWALL)
. . . Gard Joseph / Maitland from Norfolk Island 1844 / C. C. Court 1838 / 10 [years] / [as at 1849] Free . . .
[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania [VDL (TAS)] (7 July 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163504439
NOTICE. THOSE Persons who have signed the Pledge at the
HOBART TOWN 'UNION' Total Abstinence Society
Are hereby informed that a SELECT PARTY will take place at the
'UNION' HALL, BATHURST STREET, On Wednesday next, July 11, Commencing at Seven o'clock;
when it is hoped that the Members and all true Friends of the cause will attend.
The Band of the Society will be in attendance.
Several good Singers have promised to attend on this occasion.
Tickets to be had at the 'Union' Hall Coffee Rooms;
from Mr. Gard, Musician, Melville-street, and at the 'Guardian' Office.
R. REED, Proprietor.
ASSOCIATIONS: Teetotal bands (general)
[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (18 August 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163504659
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY STREET.
OPEN FOR THE SEASON. Monday Evening, August 20.
THE COMPANY WILL CONSIST OF - Mr. AXTELLE . . .
The Orchestra will, consist of Mr. H. Howson, Mr. A. Howson, Mr. Gard and Mr. Maguire . . .
DANCE - MR. COHEN.
To be followed by an interesting and novel scene in the circle, in which MR. ASHTON will make his first appearance since arriving from Sydney.
CLOWN, to the circle MR. AXTELL . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Messrs. Henry and Alfred Howson . . .
Acting and Equestrian Manager, Mr. C. Axtelle.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Axtelle (circus performer, manager); Henry Howson (musician); Alfred Howson (musician); Mr. Maguire (musician); James Ashton (circus performer); Royal Amphitheatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [VDL (TAS)] (6 October 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36258594
Royal Olympic Theatre. MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 8, 1849.
AUGMENTATION OF COMPANY. FIRST APPEARANCE OF MASTER WRIGHT, The Infant Prodigy!
MESSRS. A. HOWSON, DEAN, GARD, AND JONES, Of the Orchestral Department.
THE public of Launceston and its vicinity are most respectfully informed that the evening's entertainments will commence with the domestic drama, called
OLIVER TWIST; Or, The Parish Boy's Progress.
To be succeeded by the following interlude:
Sailor's Hornpipe, Master Wright.
COMIC SONG, The Unfortunate Man, MR. OSBORNE.
To conclude with the laughable Turkish Extravaganza, entitled, NOTHING SUPERFUOUS.
Nights of performance throughout the season - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Prices. - Dress circle, 3s.; lower circle, 2s.; pit, 1s. Half-price to the dress and lower circle only.
Under the entire direction of Mr. Osborne.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert James Osborne (actor, vocalist, manager); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (20 July 18 ), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8776625
IMMIGRATION OFFICE. Hobart Town, July 19, 1854.
ADVICE has been received by the Government that relatives and friends sent for to the United Kingdom under the Immigration Regulations of 4th May, 1853,
by the under-mentioned persons, embarked on board the ship Northumberland, which may be immediately expected at Hobart Town . . .
Joseph Gard, 13, Melville-street, Hobart Town . . .
"COURT OF REQUESTS. SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, 1857 . . . GARD v. REEVES", The Hobart Town Advertiser (6 July 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264646926
Mr. Graves for plaintiff, in the absence of Mr. Brewer.
The case was postponed from Thursday, owing to the absence of the defendant through alleged illness.
Mr. Graves said he was instructed by Mr. Moriarty that Mrs. Reeves was still ill, and unable to attend the Court.
The Commissioner said he had heard that the defendant was not ill, but was about town.
Mr. Gard, the plaintiff assured his honor he saw Mrs. Reeves out yesterday.
Mr. Graves, under these circumstances declined to appear for the defendant, but at the Commissioner's request he watched the case.
The Commissioner read the plaint by which Mr. Gard, the plaintiff,
sought to recover £5 for the services of a band of six persons at a ball at the Amphitheatre on the 8th June, guaranteed by the defendant.
Mr. Graves suggested that the witnesses, six in number, the whole band, in fact, should be out of Court.
The Commissioner - The "band" had better be out of Court or they might destroy the harmony (a laugh).
It appeared, however, that only two witnesses were there.
George Hewlins deposed that Mrs. Reeves guaranteed the payment of £5 for music, to the six musicians.
They commenced at half-past eight at night and finished at half-past five in the morning.
The party who engaged Mr. Gard, the band would not put any faith in, they had been often taken in.
The band played to the programme of the parties.
Mrs. Reeves had been asked for the £5 by Mr. Gard in witnesses presence.
Mrs. Reeves said she had received £4 for the band.
Mr. Gard would have taken it, but Mrs. Reeves wished to have 9s for refreshments supplied to the band, which Mr. Gard refused.
Mr. Levien, who engaged the band offered them £2 10s, but they would not trust him, and it was then that Mrs. Reeves became guarantee.
Cross-examined - I knew nothing of £4 having been tendered by Mr. Levien. It was Mr. Levien who got the ball up, no writing passed.
Mr. Graves submitted, that the plaintiff must be non-suited as there was no guarantee in writing.
Mr. Crisp, as amicus curiae, observed that the point was beyond doubt.
By the statute of frauds, the guarantee must be writing.
Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fitzgerald also expressed similar opinions.
The Commissioner said the contract was afterwards with Mrs. Reeves.
Mr. Lees as amicus curia, concurred with the Commissioner.
The Commissioner directed the cause of the action in the plaint to be altered from one of guarantee to contract.
Andre Rees, another musician gave similar evidence to Mr. Hewlins.
For the defendant, Mr. Graves examined the plaintiff, Mr. Gard, whose evidence was similar to that of the two witnesses for the plaintiff.
Mr. Graves again remarked that the evidence showed a guarantee by Mrs. Reeves, but not a contract. There was no legal consideration.
The Commissioner read the section of the Court of Requests Act, which gave him power to do substantial justice;
under that he said he was not bound to regard the statute of frauds.
Mr. Graves could not see that there was any legal consideration on Mrs. Reeves's part.
Mr. Gard - Mrs. Reeves was the only party who got any consideration, for they were drinking Champaigne and all sorts, all night (laughter).
The Commissioner summed up the evidence with minuteness, and said it was in his opinion a case which entitled Mr. Gard to the sum he went for £5.
Judgment for plaintiff.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Hewlins (musician); Andrew Reis (musician)
"COURT OF REQUESTS. TUESDAY, FEBRUUARY 4, 1858. £10 COURT . . . GARD v. POOLE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (5 February 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264647196
A claim by Mr. Gard, musician, against the lessee of the Theatre Royal. Defendant stated to be at Victoria by the summoning officer, Mr. Fleming, who said he served the summons at Devonshire House. Plaintiff swore that he was a musician; he played the double bass (a laugh). And Mr. Poole owed him £6 15s for three weeks salary, at £2 5s. The last time he asked the defendant for the money he said he could not afford to pay them. He had since gone to Victoria. Judgment for plaintiff.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Poole (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Hobart venue)
"PLEASURE TRIP", The Tasmanian Daily News [Hobart, TAS] (1 March 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199791856
On Saturday last the Monarch steamer went on a pleasure trip to Birch's Bay. The opportunity of enjoying a pleasant day on the water was seized by about 70 holiday keepers of both sexes. The Monarch left Luttrell and Wise's wharf, at 2 p.m., and returned, at 7 1/2 p.m. The day was remarkably fine, the water smooth, and the sea breeze pleasant and invigorating. On reaching Birch's Bay the party proceeded in a body to inspect Mr. Less's steam saw-mills, in full operation, with which the visitors expressed themselves much gratified. On the return passage, dancing was the order of the day. Waltz, polka, schottische, and quadrille followed in rapid succession to the enlivening strains of Mr. Gard's band . . .
1861, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:861099; RGD37/1/20 no 25
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/861099
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-20/RGD37-1-20P17 (DIGITISED)
No. 25 / 19th January 1861 / 52 Bathurst St. / Joseph Gard / 38 years / Musician / . . . bachelor . . .
Susan Priest / 23 years [sic] / Milliner &c. / . . . spinster . . . married in the Bridegroom's residence according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of Scotland . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Susan Priest (born Hobart, 27 June 1844; married Alfred Toogood, 1865; died Newcastle, NSW, September 1907)
1861, births in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:966294; RGD33/1/8 no 4776
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/966294
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-8/RGD33-1-8-P192J2K (DIGITISED)
No. 4776 / Nov'r 14th / Angelina / female [daughter of] / Joseph Gard / Susan Gard formerly Priest / Cab owner / . . . Bathurst St. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Marcella Angelina Gard; married William Charles Williams, St. Michael's, Surry Hills, NSW, 25 October 1881; died NSW, 1938
1861, births in the district of Hobart Town; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:967708; RGD33/1/8 no 6189
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/967708
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-8/RGD33-1-8-P356J2K (DIGITISED)
No. 6189 / 19th June / Malinda Mary Ann / female [daughter of] / Joseph Gard / Susan Gard (formerly Priest) / Cab proprietor / . . . Bathurst Street . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Melinda Mary Ann Gard; married Felix Gruenemoald (Mrs. Greenwood), NSW, 1888; died ACT, 1940
1865, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1146551; RGD35/1/7 no 5407
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1146551
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-7/RGD35-1-7P103 (DIGITISED)
No. 5407 / 12th June / Joseph Gard (Died Liverpool Street) (Born England) / Male / 43 years / Cabman / Granular degeneration of kidneys . . .
"DEATHS", The Mercury (13 June 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8833370
GARD. - On the 12th inst., at his residence, corner of Liverpool and Campbell-streets, Joseph Gard, aged 43 years. The funeral will move from his late residence on Wednesday next, at a quarter past 2 o'clock. Friends please accept this, as no circulars will be issued.
Bibliography and resources:
Joseph Gard, Convict records
https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/gard/joseph/43028
GARDINER, Mrs. (Mrs. GARDINER) = Sara GARDNER (Miss Sara BANNISTER; later Mrs. COOPER)
Amateur vocalist
Active Castlemaine, VIC, c. 1850-60s
GARDINER, Elizabeth (Elizabeth SMITH; Mrs. John GARDINER; Mrs. J. GARDINER; Mrs. GARDINER)
Musician, vocalist, pianist, teacher of music and singing, school teacher
Born Manchester, Lancashire, England, 29 February 1820; baptised Christ Church, Manchester, 28 May 1820; daughter of Ferdinand SMITH and Martha YOUNG
Married John GARDINER (1816-1885), 1843
Arrived VIC, 1852
Died Hawthorn, VIC, 29 June 1898, aged "77" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Elizabeth+Smith+Gardiner+1820-1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Elizabeth (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Christ-Church Manchester in the county of Lancaster in the year 1820; register 1820, page Greater Manchester County Record Office
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/590321:2965 (PAYWALL)
No. 1246 / [1820 May 28] / Elizabeth dau'r of / Ferdinand & Martha / Smith / Manch'r / Salsman [sic, "Salesman" in ep. transcript] . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Ferdinando Smith and Martha Young had married at St. Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire, on 1 November 1818
England census, 30 March 1851, Atherton, Lancashire; UK National Archives, HO107/2205/305/5
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/13271366:8860 (PAYWALL)
Youth Lane / John Gardener [sic] / Head / Mar. / 34 / Agent L. & N. W. Railway / [born] Scotland
Elizabeth / Wife / 31 / - / Lancashire Manchester // Isabel Harriet / 6 // Ann Amelia / 3 // John Henry / 1
Teacher record, Elizabeth Gardiner, from 1857; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/37EAA768-F7E4-11E9-AE98-39CF07D30282?image=248 (DIGITISED)
Gardiner, Mrs. Elizabeth (wife of John Gardiner, N'r 2860) Born at Manchester 29 Feb. 1820
Carisbrook . . . 1-10-57 to 31-12-57 / Maryborough . . . 18-1-58, 1-6-59 to 30-11-60
Maryborough Nat. . . . 1 June 1862 . . . Died 29 June 1898
See also, Teacher record, John Gardiner, from 1857; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/37EC06F9-F7E4-11E9-AE98-DBA7E56809FF?image=62 (DIGITISED)
"THE MARYBOROUGH CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS. ANNUAL EXAMINATION", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (5 October 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253589370
An examination of the children, of both sexes, of the Maryborough School, under the superintendence of Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, took place in the schoolhouse on Thursday last, at eleven o'clock a.m. . . . The proceedings commenced by the children singing a hymn. They sang with much sweetness. Mrs. Gardiner accompanied them on the harmonium . . .
"THE MARYBOROUGH SCHOOL. To the Editor of the . . .", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (5 October 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253601175
SIR, - Your excellent report of the proceedings,
both at the examination and distribution of prizes of the Maryborough School, held on Thursday,
certainly conveys an accurate view of what was said and done upon these occasions . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner have done much more for the school in this and in other respects, than has been known or acknowledged;
at least at the tea meeting, Mrs. Gardiner had imparted a knowledge of music and singing, as shown by her own performance,
that cannot fail to be of service, and give pleasure.
Judging from what has been effected by the conductors of the school,
it it a fair inference that the most acceptable reward to them would be an adequate school-room.
Promises have been made that even this is not too much for the people of Maryborough to accomplish. Let it be done.
- OBSERVER. October 1, 1859.
"CORGREGATIONAL TEA MEETING", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (11 November 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253602332
A Tea Meeting in connection with the Congregational Church at Maryborough, presided over by the Rev. Mr. Johnson, took place at the Golden Age Hall on Tuesday evening . . . Mrs. J. Gardiner lent her able assistance on the harmonium . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Golden Age Concert Hall (Maryborough venue)
"LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF CHRIST CHURCH, MARYBOROUGH", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (22 June 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253590934
The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new church, now being erected for the Church of England denomination, took place on Wednesday last, at 3 p.m. . . . At three o'clock the children of the Church of England School were formed in procession, at the school door, and proceeded to the ground, accompanied by Mrs. Gardiner, Mr. Flemyng, and one or two ladies. The children carried banners, on the largest of which was displayed the Australian arms, with the motto "Advance Maryborough." Shortly after the arrival of the children, the ceremony was commenced . . . The 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th verses of the 132nd Psalm were then given out, and sung with pleasing effect by Mrs. Gardiner, Messrs. Russel and Harkness, and the children, accompanied by Mr. Payne on the harmonium . . .
[News], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (30 November 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253598487
The Committee of the Maryborough Church of England School held a meeting on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of enquiring into the causes that had led the Rev. Mr. Linksea, in the exercise of the authority vested in him, to suspend Mr. John Gardiner from his duties as schoolmaster . . . We observe by an advertisement, in another column, that Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, late Master and Mistress of the Church of England School, intend conducting their school, for the present, in the large concert hall attached to the Golden Age Hotel.
"LATEST INTELLIGENCE", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (21 December 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253528271
The annual examination of the children attending the Maryborough National School was held on Thursday, in the presence of a number of ladies and gentlemen. The examination was conducted by the Revs. J. J. Halley and L. Dobinson, and James Houghton, Esq., who expressed themselves highly satisfied with the proficiency exhibited by the pupils, and the evident care and attention bestowed om their education by Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, the conductors of the school. On Friday evening a large and highly respectable assemblage met in the building known as Henriques' store, to do honor to the good things provided by Mrs. Gardiner, and witness the distribution of the prizes to the most deserving of the scholars. The tables were laid out with excellent taste, and were plentifully supplied with all sorts of substantials and delicacies. At the conclusion of the feast, Mr. Pasco, P.M., who presided, introduced the more intellectual portion of the evening's entertainment by calling on the children for a song. The little ones, who, by the way, looked exceedingly neat and happy, and testified their enjoyment of the treat provided for them, then rose, and sang a school song, to the fine old air, "Drink to me only with thine eyes," with admirable taste, and precision of time, accompanied by Mrs. Gardiner on the pianoforte. Several pieces of music followed in the same good style . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Crawford Pasco (police magistrate)
"DEATH OF CAPTAIN GARDINER", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (19 January 1885), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148777631
On Saturday evening, about five o'clock, Captain John Gardiner died at his residence, at the Free Library building, in Moorabool-street . . . Captain Gardiner, who died at the age of 69 years, always exhibited great energy and intelligence in all he undertook to perform. For many years he was a ship master engaged in the West Indies trade, but prior to that he was for seven years in the service of the London and North Western Railway Company. After coming to Victoria in 1852 he became a partner in the shipping firm of Messrs. J. Le Cren and Co. On relinquishing the shipping business he acted as a schoolmaster at Carisbrook and Maryborough under the old denominational and national systems, but upon the present Education Act being passed he retired on a pension and came to live in Geelong . . .
"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (30 June 1898), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9840267
GARDINER. - On the 29th June, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Fredk. Down, Neave-street, Upper Hawthorn, Elizabeth, relict of the late Captain John Gardiner, aged 77 years.
GARDINER, Frank (Francis CHRISTIE; alias Francis CLARK; alias Francis GARDINER; Frank GARDINER)
Bushranger, song subject
Born Scotland, c. 1829/30; son of Charles CHRISTIE and Jane WHITTLE
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17 November 1834 (per James, from London, 29 June)
Sentenced Sydney, NSW, 8 July 1864 (commuted 1874)
Departed Newcastle, NSW, August 1874 (for Hong Kong)
Died ? California, USA, ? 1882; ? 1903
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462061 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gardiner (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Frank (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Report of barque, James, arrived in Port Jackson, 17 November 1834 (Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild)
https://immigrantships.net/1800/james341117.html
. . . Christie, Charles / 36 / Scotland / Agriculturalist
Jane / 36 / Wife // Charles / 10 // Robina / 7 // Francis / 5 // Archina / 4 // Charlotte / 12mths . . .
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (20 November 1834), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12850910
From London and the Cape of Good Hope, on Monday last, having sailed from the former port the 29th of June, and the latter the 29th of September, the ship James, 358 tons, Captain Paul, with a cargo of merchandize. Passengers, Rev. Dr. Lang, D. D. . . . Mr. Charles Christie, Agriculturist; Mrs. Jane Christie, Charles, Robina, Francis, Archina, and Charlotte Christie . . .
"ESCAPED CONVICTS", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (21 April 1851), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60034258
Francis Christie, James, free, brown hair, sallow comp., hazel eyes, 5 feet 8 1/4 inches, age, 21 years.
"HORSE STEALING", The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser [NSW] (4 March 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101733235
Last week the police at Yass apprehended two young men who gave their names as Francis Clarke and Edward Prior, on suspicion of stealing sixteen head of horses which they had driven into that town for the purpose of being sold by auction. Five of the horses have Mr. David Reid's brand on them. Clark made a statement to Mr. McJennett, the Chief Constable, of the manner in which they had come in possession of the horses, which they said they had purchased from one Joseph Williams at Tuena. There is reason to believe that this account of their possession is false, as no such person as Joseph Williams is known at Tuena. Edward Prior is the son of Mr. Henry Prior of this town, and has hitherto borne an irreproachable character. Francis Clark is also of Goulburn, his real name being Gardiner.
"GOULBURN CIRCUIT COURT", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 March 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12952267
Francis Clarke, and Edward Prior, late of the Fish River, in the colony of New South Wales, were indicted for stealing,
at the Fish River aforesaid, on the 1st July last, five horses, five mares, and five geldings,
of the goods and chattels of one John Reid. Prisoners pleaded not guilty . . .
His HONOR summed up, and the jury having retired for about half-an-hour, returned a verdict of guilty against Clarke, and Prior not guilty.
Sentence on Clarke - to be worked on the roads, or other public works of the colony, for seven years.
Francis Clarke and Edward Prior, the two prisoners already tried for horse-stealing, were again placed at the bar,
and indicted for stealing at the Fish River, on the 1st February last, one horse and one gelding, of the goods and chattels of Edward Barker.
The prisoners pleaded not guilty . . .
the jury having retired for half-an-hour, returned to court, with a verdict of guilty, against both prisoners.
Sentence, Clarke, to be worked on the roads, for seven years,
to commence at the expiration of the first seven years, already passed; and the prisoner Prior, to be imprisoned in Parramatta Gaol, with hard labour, for three years.
"CAPTURE OF FRANK GARDINER THE HIGHWAYMAN", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 March 1864), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30938549
After months of fruitless and unavailing search by the police, in the neighbourhood of the haunts of Gardiner and his ruffianly gang, and sundry arrests of persons whose outward man bore some resemblance to the daring outlaw, he has at length been secured, without drop of blood being shed, and almost without struggle. For months it was rumoured, and believed by not a few, that Gardiner had naturally succeeded in leaving the colony and making his way to California. It now turns out that he contented himself with a shorter and easier flight, having, as is alleged, set out for Queensland, accompanied by his paramour . . . Acting upon information received by the Sydney police authorities, detectives McGlone and Pye and mounted trooper Wells were dispatched to Rockhampton per Balclutha, in the early part of last month, arriving here on the 11th ultimo . . .
Entrance description, Darlinghurst Gaol, 1864; State Records Authority of NSW, 2523, 4/6308
https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1783/images/32246_223276-00541?pId=140599 (PAYWALL)
Francis Christie or Gardiner or Clarke / [arrived] P.S. Colony [sic] / [native place] Argyle / Protestant / Laborer / [age] 32 / 5 ft 8 1/2 ins
"THE SYDNEY MONTHLY OVERLAND MAIL", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 May 1864), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13087881
The ministerial inquiry into the charges against Gardiner for shooting troopers Hosie and Middleton, at Fish River, on the 16th July, 1861, was yesterday brought to a termination. He was fully committed for trial . . .
"CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. FRIDAY [8 July] . . . ATTEMPT TO MURDER", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 July 1864), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13102464
BEFORE Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice . . . The trial of Francis Clarke, otherwise called Francis Gardiner, otherwise called Francis Christie, for the wounding of William Hosie, begun yesterday, was resumed . . . His Honor then passed sentence on the prisoner, which was that for the offence of which he had just been found guilty he be kept to hard labour on the roads or other public works of the colony for the term of fifteen years, the first two years in irons. For the armed robbery of Horsington, of which prisoner had pleaded guilty, he was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment with hard labour, and for the robbery of Hewett with firearms prisoner was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour on the roads or other public works of the colony; the second sentence to take effect on the expiry of the first, and the third on the expiration of the second . . .
"THE GARDINER RELEASE CELEBRATION BANQUET (Abridged from the Yass Courier)", Empire (21 July 1874), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60990252
ON Friday evening last a public banquet was held in the premises, in Rossi-street, Yass, lately occupied as a store by Mr. F. Leathart.
The attendance was numerous and respectable. Mr. Shipway, of the Globe Hotel, provided the eatables and drinkables,
and the result was equal to anything in the cold refection line ever previously turned out In Yass.
The rooms were decorated for the occasion, a black banner bearing a death's head and bones occupying the space on the wall immediately above the chairman's head.
The building was illuminated with Chinese lanterns, and the Yass Odd-fellows' band-discoursed sweet music at intervals throughout the evening.
The chair was taken by Alderman Remmington, Alderman Sampson occupying the vice-chair.
After ample justice had been done to the hospitable spread, the Chairman proposed "Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. May God bless her!"
The toast was followed with three times three, the band playing "God Save the Queen."
The Chairman said that the next toast he had to propose was "The Governor, as the representative of the Queen."
Before he formally proposed it, he would explain the reason of holding the banquet.
There was no political reason nt the bottom of it; though, perhaps, the public might draw that inference from it.
They were simply met in a spirit of fun and drollery to celebrate the release of their great captain, Frank Gardiner, alias Christie, alias a dozen names besides.
It was on that amount that he (the Chairman) felt suoh great pleasure in proposing the health of his Excellency the Governor,
who, as the representative of her Majesty in New South Wales, had gone out of his way to release unto them their noble captain and brother robber, Frank Gardiner.
(Loud cheers.) By the band: "Out of the way, Old Dan Tucker" . . .
The Chairman then rose to propose the toast of the evening. He wished to submit this toast, "The health of Frank Gardiner,
alias Christie, whose release we now celebrate." Their noble captain, the Illustrious chief or Australian banditti,
though he held no brevet from the Horse Guards had earned for himself a more than military title by daring deeds of rapine and robbery. (Cheers.)
He had set a never-to-be-forgotten example to the colonial youth - (hear; hear) - an example beyond all feeble praise of his (the speaker's) . . .
(Loud cheers,) The band: "Johnny come marching home."
The Vice-Chairman next proposed "Gardiner's associates in crimes, and companions in exile." . . . By the band: "For he's a jolly good fellow."
After two or three appropriate songs had been sung, Mr. Shipway, proposed "The honourable majority who voted for the release of their brother robber."
(Loud Cheers.) By the band: "The Rogue's March" . . .
[News], Empire (21 July 1874), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60990249
We are informed that Frank Gardiner, alias Christie, obtained his release from Darlinghurst gaol yesterday, and proceeded to Newcastle last night, at 8 o'clock, in the steamer Dandenong. At Newcastle a passage had previously been engaged for him on board the Charlotte Andrews, which leaves for Hong Kong in a day or two.
Songs:
Frank Gardiner is caught at last (? 1864; tune: "Primrose of Ireland" [Irish Molly, O!])
"A MEDLEY OF 'POETRY'", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express [NSW] (3 February 1866), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264156925
. . . Bushrangers and bushranging have found their admirers among our poets, and to them it did not appear to matter one jot whether the subjects of their verses were what the world calls thieves and murderers. The "poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling" looks on them in another light, and elevates them into heroes and victims and martyrs. Hear what one poet says of -
THE CHARGES AND SENTENCE OF FRANK GARDINER.
TUNE - "Primrose of Ireland."
Frank Gardiner is caught at last
And was in Sydney jail
For wounding Sergeant Middleton
And robbing Mudgee mail
For plundering of the Escort
The Carcoar mail also
T'was for gold he made so bold
And not so long ago.
His daring deeds surprised all
Throughout the Sydney Land
Upon his friends be gave a call
And quickly rais'd a band
And fortune always favor'd him
Until the time of late
When Bourke the brave O'Maley too
Met with a dreadful fate.
Young Vane has surrendered
Ben Hall's received death wound
And as for Johnny Gilbert
Near Binalong was found
Alone he was, had lost his horse
Three troopers hove in sight
He fought the three most manfully
Was slaughtered in the fight.
Day after day remanded
And guarded from the bar
Fresh charges came against him
By people from afar
They prosecute the buccaneer
The hero of the band
For bailing up and robbery
A terror in the land.
Farewell adieu to outlaw Frank
He was a poor man's friend
But the Government has secur'd him
The laws he did offend
He boldly stood his trial
And he told them in a breath
Do wha you will, you can but kill
I have no fear of death.
His trial is over
And sentence he's receiv'd
But from the cursed gallows
The highwayman is repriev'd
Two and thirty years he's doom'd
To slave for the Crown
He may damn the day, he well may say
He met with Mrs. Brown.
OTHER SOURCES (1): "KING OF THE ROAD. AN OLD SONG. Composed by Pearce Colletts of the Lachlan River (SENT IN BY JACK QUINN)", Truth [Sydney, NSW] (17 September 1911), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168750789
OTHER SOURCES (2): "A DARING BUSHRANGER", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (10 December 1929), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article80131981
MUSIC CONCORDANCE: "THE NATIVE MUSIC OF IRELAND . . . No. IV", The Dublin magazine [Ireland] (February 1842), 16-18, page after 24 (music)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=03cAAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA168-IA20 (DIGITISED)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=03cAAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA168-IA29 (DIGITISED - TUNE)
ASSOCIATIONS: The 1866 article in which the earliest exemplar appears was probably written by the literary editor of The Albury Banner, Henry Alfred Brooks (d. 1867); according to Truth's 1911 informant, John Henry Quinn (1854-1930), a native of Hartley, NSW, the words of the song were "composed" by Pierce Collits (1840-1914), grandson of Pierce Collits senior (d. 1848) of Collits' Inn fame, and also born at Hartley, presumably written between mid July 1864 and late 1865; see also (words and tune) "Old Bush Songs . . . FRANK GARDINER", The bulletin (4 May 1955), 13
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/233660747
. . . As sung by Mrs. I. Popplewell, Dean-lane, Darlington (N.S.W.). Tune recorded by John Meredith and Nancy Keesing in February, 1954. This tune is typical of those derived from the Irish street-ballad, and is also used by Mrs. Popplewell for "Rise Up Now, William Riley," a song which was very popular throughout the bush during the latter part of last century . . .
Well, what a mighty potherin' the folk is kickin' up (1874; tune: ? as above)
"THE END OF THE GARDINER SCRIMMAGE", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (4 July 1874), 27
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162484370
Well, what a mighty potherin' the folk is kickin' up,
About this Francis Gardiner, in gaol for stickin' up;
He's been locked up for nigh ten years, a'making oakum ropes,
And keepin' his high spirit down because o' pardon's hopes;
And now that pardon s granted been, and he's behaved so good,
They'd like the Queen's word to be broke, if but the Viceroy would,
And keep the man for thirty year in durance vile of pain,
For fear he'd take to robberin' and sich like ways again.
But "no, sire," says he, "sirs, ye needn't make a din,
For Parkes, I, and Government most surelie won't give in.
The man shall have a chance, sirs - prerogative I hold;
The Royal word is sacred, sirs, and mercy may be bold!" . . . [3 more 12-line verses] . . .
June 26, 1874.
GARDINER, Joseph (John GARDINER; John Joseph GARDINER; Joseph GARDINER; Joe GARDINER; J. GARDINER; J. J. GARDINER; Mr. GARDINER; Professor GARDINER; also GARDNER; GARDENER)
Actor, comedian, vocalist, comic vocalist, flute player, magician, songwriter, grocer, convict, emancipist
Born Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, c. 1822
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 3 July 1843 (transported for seven years)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 27 February 1845 (per Sir George Seymour, from London, 22 October 1844, aged "22")
Married Ann LEGG, Launceston, TAS, 23 June 1857 (informally by 1850)
Died Adelaide, SA, 15 October 1905, aged "81" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Gardiner+d1905+actor (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-478016 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
GARDINER, Ann (Ann LEGG; LEGGE; Mrs. LEGG; from 1850, "Mrs. GARDINER"; Mrs. Joseph GARDINER; Ann GARDINER; briefly Madame SEDGWICK)
Actor, comedian, vocalist
Born c. 1824
Arrived ? Adelaide, SA, 23 January 1847 (per David Malcolm from London and Plymouth, 12 October 1846)
Married Joseph GARDINER, Launceston, TAS, 23 June 1857 (informally by 1850)
Died Adelaide, SA, 30 December 1897, aged "73"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Ann+Gardiner+d1898+actor (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Ann (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Trial of John Gardiner, theft, 3 July 1843; Old Bailey online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18430703-2194
2194. JOHN GARDINER was indicted for stealing, on the 15th of June, at Lambeth, 1 watch, value 1l. 1s., the goods of Thomas West; 3 shawls, 4l.; 1 scarf, 5s.; 1 parasol, 6s.; and 1 opera-glass, 3s.; the goods of Margaret Ann Usher, in the dwelling-house of Thomas West.
THOMAS WEST . I keep a coffee-house, in Bridge-road, St. Mary, Lambeth.
On the 14th of June the prisoner came to lodge at my house - about six o'clock in the evening he went out to go to Astley's theatre -
I went out next morning, and returned about one o'clock - I then missed my watch from the mantel-shelf, where I had left it at a quarter past eight o'clock in the morning,
when I got up . . .
GUILTY of Larceny. - Transported for Seven Years.
Convict record, John Gardiner; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1394342; CON33/1/64 Page 15239
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1394342
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-64/CON33-1-64P54 (DIGITISED)
No. 15239 / Gardiner John / Tried C. C. Court 3rd July 1843 / 7 yrs
Embarked 22 October 1844 / Arrived 27 Feb 1845 / Protestant / Can read & write
Trade - grocer / 5 ft 5 1/4 in / Age - 22 . . . / Native place - Bristol . . .
7th March 1845 - Ticket of Leave
26 / 3 / 45 - Mr. Baker New Norfolk 6 months
11 Aug '46 / . . . Misconduct with being out after hours & performing at the theatre at 11 o'clock
Recom.d for a C. Pardon 1-12-46
Conditional pardon approved 30 November 1847
Again convicted vide Misc. 8. No. 2684 [30 May 1855]
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (30 May 1846), 413
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65941715
THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC . . . on MONDAY Evening, June 1, 1846,
will be performed, for the first time in these Colonies, the Romantic Drama, entitled
PASCAL BRUNO; Or the Brigand of Banso . . .
Parli Jommasi [sic, Paolo Tommasi], Mr. GARDINER (his first appearance) . . .
Captain Atterville, Mr. FALCHON (his first appearance) . . .
Pascal Bruno, the Brigand - Mr. OSBORNE . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Falchon (actor, vocalist, manager); Robert James Osborne (actor, vocalist, manager); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)
PIECE: Pascal Bruno (A'Beckett)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (13 June 1846), 453
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65942371
[Olympic Theatre] . . . MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1846
Will be performed, with new Scenery; Dresses, and Decorations, the Romantic Drama of BLUE BEARD . . .
To be followed by a Scene from JACK SHEPPARD . . .
After which, by particular desire, the celebrated Negro Melody, for the last time, "A Possum on a Rail," MR. OSBORNE.
Song, "THE SMUGGLER KING," Mr. GARDINER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: The smuggler king (written by Eliza Cook; composed by Stephen Glover)
"THE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 June 1846), 469
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65944296
. . . Extensive preparations are making for Monday night, when a piece that had a long run at the "Surrey" will be produced, called "Jack Robinson and his Monkey" . . . The songs by Messrs. Gardiner and Falchon are well-selected, and we hope, will be well executed . . .
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (20 June 1846), 472
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65944270
OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . ON MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 22nd, 1846
Will be produced, for the first time at this Theatre, the Melo Drama of JACK ROBINSON
first produced at the Royal Surrey, and which attracted Crowded Houses One Hundred and Twenty successive Nights . . .
Jack Robinson - Mr. FALCHON. Muley - Mr. GARDINER . . .
To be followed by SONG, "THE BATTLE AND THE BREEZE," MR. GARDINER.
SONG, "OE'R BALTIC BILLOWS," MR. FALCHON . . .
PERFORMANCES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. FALCHON . . .
MUSIC: The battle and the breeze [To Britain's glorious walls of oak] (T. Williams)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (18 July 1846), 545
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65944303
THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC. MONDAY, JULY 20th, 1846.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS DOUGLASS AND MR. GARDINER.
Who earnestly solicit their Friends and the Public in general,
to bestow their kind patronage on this particular occasion.
By particular desire, will be substituted for the "EMIGRANT'S DAUGHTER," THE FOOL'S REVENGE,
After which, COMIC SONG, "Nonsense" - MR. FALCHON.
Song, "The Rose shall cease to Blow" - MR. FALCHON.
NEGRO MELODY, "Sich Getting up Stairs, with imitations," MB. OSBORNE.
Duet, "All's Well" - Mr. Gardiner & Mr. Carter.
DUET, MR. GARDINER & MR. CARTER.
Song, "Gaily the Troubadour" - Miss Clarke.
WATERMAN'S HORNPIPE, MISS WEST, MR. CORNEY, & MISS CLARKE, MISS DOUGLASS.
SONG, "Smuggler King" - MR. GARDINER.
"Billy Barlow's Description of his trip to the late Oatland's Races" - MR. OSBORNE.
SAILOR'S 'HORNPIPE, MR. COONEY.
The whole to conclude with a Drama of great interest, entitled, the PIRATE.
Dress Boxes, 3s. Lower Boxes, 2s. Pit, 1s. 6d.
Doors to open at half-past 7. Curtain to rise at 8 precisely.
"POLICE", The Cornwall Chronicle (15 August 1846), 621
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943391
Mr. Gardiner, of the Olympic theatre, takes the benefit of the "batue system," at the "rotary" for ten days, for disrespect to the Superintendent of Convicts, and jostling him off the footpath into a heap of Town Surveyor's dirt, to the great damage of his nether garments.
? "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (27 January 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48544071
Saturday, Jan. 23 - The barque David Malcolm, 538 tons, J. W. Smith, master, from London and Plymouth. Passengers . . . Ann Leg . . .
[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (18 June 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8760812
Royal Victoria Theatre. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1847 . . .
MESSRS. CLARKE, ROGERS, & YOUNG, have great pleasure in announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hobart Town,
that on the above Evening will be produced (for the first time here) a beautiful Romantic and, Historical Drama, entitled,
THE KING AND The Freebooter; Or, THE KEEP OF CASTLE HILL . . .
Andrew Tod (Miller of Kirkton) - MR. GARDINER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Michael Clarke (proprietor); George Herbert Rogers (actor, manager); Charles Young (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (17 August 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761146
Victoria Theatre, CAMPBELL-STREET. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 . . .
the whole of that exquisite Comedy, from the pen of R. B. SHERIDAN, entitled THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL . . .
Sir Benjamin Backbite - MR. GARDINER . . .
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (27 August 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761211
THE ROYAL ALBERT THEATRE WILL OPEN ON MONDAY NEXT, AUGUST 30, 1847,
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF Mr. & MRS. MERETON
When the following Ladies and Gentlemen will appear: . . .
Messrs. Kenney, Mereton, Gardiner, Osborne . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas and Christiana Mereton (actors, managers); James Richard Kenney (actor, vocalist); Royal Albert Theatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (14 September 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761352
Royal Albert Theatre. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 . . .
AFTER WHICH, Billy Barlow's Tour through Hobart Town, MR. OSBORNE.
Song, "Smuggler King" - Mr. Gardiner.
COMIC SONG, "STATTY FAIR" - MR. KENNY . . .
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (17 September 1847), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761374
Albert Theatre . . . Tuesday Evening, Sept. 21.
FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. MERETON . . .
The Entertainments will commence with an entire New Drama, entitled
THE FATAL SNOW STORM. Governor Hertschink - MR. GARDINER . . .
After which, the following Interlude:
The Battle and the Breeze - Mr. Gardiner.
NEW COMIC SONG - MR. OSBORNE.
Highland Fling - Mr. Harris.
Address to Married and Single - Mrs. Mereton.
VENETIAN STATUES, MASTER DAVIS (Pupil of Mr. Osborne's).
THE LADIES' DARLING - MR. KENNY.
Glee - "Brandy, give us Brandy" - MESSRS. MERETON, GARDINER, AND OSBORNE . . .
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (27 November 1847), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65979159
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . MONDAY, November 8th.
MR. and MRS. MERETON, beg most respectfully to inform their friends and the public in general,
that they intend giving a FEW EVENINGS' ENTERTAINMENT . . .
COMIC SONG - MR. GASKIN.
THE BOLD OUTLAW - MR. GARDINER.
A NEW VERSION OF BILLY BARLOW . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Gaskin (vocalist)
"THE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (11 December 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980328
Gardiner takes his benefit on Monday evening next, and those who have already witnessed his recent improved style of acting and singing, consider the young man deserving of patronage; the performances are well selected, and adapted to the strength of the company. The admired play of "Marguerite of Burgundy" will be given by the special desire of many who were present last Monday, and among the novelties will be a series of living pictures, in which Mr. Mereton's dog "DRAGON" will exhibit. Of the great sagacity of this wonderful animal, those who have witnessed his achievements need not be informed; it is astonishing to observe how these creatures can be trained to the perfection of first-rate stage performers . . .
See also bill of fare, [Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (11 December 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980326
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (25 December 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980656
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. BOXING NIGHT . . .
SONG, "THE MISFORTUNES OF BEING A LODGER," MR. GARDINER . . .
MUSIC: The misfortune of being of lodger (song)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (12 January 1848), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65981152
RADFORD'S ROYAL CIRCUS . . .
THIS EVENING, the 12th, and SATURDAY, the 15th JANUARY . . .
SONG - MR. GARDINER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Radford's Circus (troupe)
Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (by mid January 1848):
[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (25 January 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226514378
QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL . . .
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26 . . .
Dance - Mr. J. Chambers.
Song - Mr. Gardiner (his first appearance) . . .
J. T. SMITH, Proprietor.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Chambers senior (dancer); John Thomas Smith (proprietor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (25 August 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226356819
Queen's Theatre . . . THIS EVENING, AUG. 25 . . .
Song, Mrs. Leftwich.
Dance, by Master Chambers.
Comic Song, "Nonsense," Mr. Gardiner . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Leftwich (actor, vocalist);
[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (7 September 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226356422
Queen's Theatre . . . FRIDAY EVENING. SEPT. 8, 1848 . . .
Comic Song, "Matrimony," Mrs. Leftwich and Mr. Gardiner . . .
[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (27 September 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226353954
Queen's Theatre . . . THIS EVENING. SEPT. 27 . . .
Song - Mr. Gardiner . . .
Adelaide, SA (by March 1849):
[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (10 March 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195937276
NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE, LIGHT-SQUARE.
Saturday, March 10, 1849, will be presented, Weber's Opera,
with new Scenery, Machinery, Properties, and Original Music entitled
DER FREISCHUTZ; or, the Charmed Bullet.
Song - Mr. Gardiner.
Dance - Madame Veilburne.
To conclude with a laughable Farce, entitled LOVE AND CHARITY.
J. LAZAR.
ASSOCIATIONS: Madame Veilburn (dancer); John Lazar (actor, manager); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)
"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (9 May 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50245007
After a long absence from the stage, Mr. Coppin made his appearance on Monday night, at the Queen's Theatre, to, as may be imagined, a crowded house . . . After the piece came a Comic Song by Mr. Gardiner, descriptive of divers things which an old gentleman "does not like to see." Some of the hits were good, particularly one touching "mustachoed swells who can't post a mag," which caused the more ursine part of the audience to look queer . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor)
MUSIC: Things that I don't like to see [What a queer set of creatures we are, I declare] (comic song)
"THEATRE", Adelaide Times (14 May 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980669
Mr. Coppin having announced his intention of re-appearing on the stage for seven nights, commenced on Monday evening last . . . Mr. Gardiner can give two or three comic songs tolerably well, but his acting, especially of dignified characters, is far below mediocrity . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (24 May 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195937739
NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. COPPIN. -
Most positively his last night. THIS EVENING, MAY 24, 1819,
The entertainments will commence with the favourite Vaudeville, entitled the LOAN OF A LOVER, the original music . . .
After which . . . Comic Song - Mr. Gardiner . . .
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (11 January 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195941494
THIS EVENING, Saturday, January 11, 1851, will be presented Buckstone's favourite drama of ISABELLE; or Woman's life.
Song, Mr. Gardiner. To conclude with the Musical Extravaganza of CUPID; or Life in the Clouds . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (6 February 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38448576
Dramatic Hall, Leigh-street, Adjoining Mr. Hill's Hotel.
Doors open at half-past seven for eight o'clock. Reserved seats, 2s.; Pit seats, 1s. No half-price.
MESSRS. JACOBS, ELMER, & GARDENER (from the New Queen's Theatre),
respectfully announce to their friends, the ladies and gentlemen of Adelaide, that they have fitted up the above premises for the purpose of giving Dramatic Entertainments.
The new scenery and house have been designed and painted by Mr. Opie.
An efficient orchestra is engaged . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lewis Jacobs (actor); John Adam Elmer (actor); Edward Andrew Opie (scenic artist, actor); Dramatic Hall (Adelaide venue)
"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer (16 February 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159532099
The new Dramatic Hall or Vaudeville Theatre, in Leigh-street, was opened on Thursday week last. We attended the performances on Saturday, and have seldom been better pleased. The coup d'oeil of the house when lighted up is exceedingly pretty, the scenery well painted, and the management, so far, most creditable. The abominable system of half-hour intervals to induce visits to a grog-shop, is utterly eschewed. The orchestra, including a grand piano-forte, and a clever performer on the cornet a piston, is an attraction an itself. Mrs. Gardner played and sang well. Mr. Cooke (an amateur), has made a successful debut on our provincial stage; and the performers, without exception, did their best-succeeding in keeping a very respectable audience in high good humour. The pledge of Messrs. Jacobs, Elmer, and Gardner, has been faithfully kept - to exclude improper characters from the house, and obscene language from the stage. The public seem quite disposed to patronise this speculation, and it will doubtless prove a favourite place of recreation. At all events, our readers may take their wives and children to the Dramatic Hall without fear of insult or contamination.
"SUPREME COURT. CIVIL SIDE . . . Friday, March 1 . . . Lazar v. Stephens", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (2 March 1850), 3-4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195939489
Libel Damages laid at £200 . . .
James Douglas, comedian [deposed] . . . [The night of the Agricultural Show] . . . The leading persons in the play that evening were Mr. Lazar,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Gardener, and Mr. Elmer. The two latter are now engaged somewhere else . . .
Samuel Cohen . . . checktaker to the pit [deposed] . . . Three performers, Mr. and Mrs. Gardener, and Mr. Elmer,
had left since the Christmas week . . . They were very great stars indeed - a laugh . . .
John Gardiner also gave evidence of indecent conduct in Mr. Lazar.
Cross-examined - Would not answer whether he was married to the woman he now lived with or not.
Would not answer whether he had been transported or not.
His Honor - This is a question touching morality, and the witness is bound to answer the question.
Witness then acknowledged that he was not married. Would not answer whether or not he had been hissed off the stage at Port Phillip, in consequence of living with the woman he now resides with.
Had never seen a song written by Mr. Stapley for the Leigh-street theatre, mentioning the name of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon.
It was offered to witness to sing, but he refused it, as he did not know the air. Had been fined for being drunk . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Stephens (newspaper proprietor, Register); Martin Stapley (journalist); Emanuel and Celia Solomon (proprietors)
"LAW AND POLICE COURTS. Friday, 1 March. LAZAR v. STEPHENS", South Australian Register (4 March 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38437578
. . . Philip Emanuel Crabb [deposed] . . . On the 12th of January, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. Elmer were members of the Company. Had not seen Mrs. Elmer play. Had seen Mr. Opie play on one occasion. He (witness) believed Messrs. Elmer and Gardiner were acting somewhere else lately. [Questioned] By Mr. Mann - It was after the 12th of January that Messrs. Elmer and Gardiner ceased to be members of Lazar's company . . .
"DRAMATIC HALL", Adelaide Times (11 March 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115104
A paltry imitation of a theatre, under the above pompous title, was opened about a month ago, in Leigh-street, under the auspices of Jacobs, Elmer, and Gardner - three fourth or fifth-rate actors, previously discarded by the manager of the "New Queen's Theatre." The place, as might be expected, soon became the rendezvous of all the loose characters about town - so much so, that the landlord of the inn, of which the "Hall" formed a part, very discreetly shut up the place, at the close of the play, on Thursday evening last. The exposé at the Court House, in the case of "Lazar v. Stephens," is said to have had something to do with the "canny" landlord's "shutting up shop." In that trial one of these persons was flatly contradicted by two witnesses on oath; another, on being pressed, prudently knew nothing at all of the matter; and the third acknowledged himself a convict, and not married to the female who passed here for his wife. The Register has been praising the "Dramatic Hall," as a "place where respectable citizens could bring their wives and daughters, without fear of their being put to the blush!" So much for his vaunted "Christian principle," and "guardianship of public morals."
[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (11 January 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195941494
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Open every MONDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. -
Proprietors, Messrs. LAZAR and COPPIN . . . .
THIS EVENING, Saturday, January 11, 1851, will be presented Buckstone's favourite drama of ISABELLE; or Woman's life.
Song, Mr. Gardiner. To conclude with the Musical Extravaganza of CUPID; or Life in the Clouds.
ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)
"CLEARED OUT", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (30 January 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195941607
January 25 - The ship Harpley, 547 tons, Buckland master, for Port Phillip. Passengers - . . . From Adelaide . . . Messrs. Wheeler . . . Mrs. Wheeler, and Mr. Gardner and wife.
ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen and Mary Wheeler (musicians, actors)
Geelong, VIC (by February 1851):
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (8 February 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91920335
THEATRE ROYAL . . .
FIRST APPEARANCE OF MR. AND MRS. GARDNER, From the Hobarton, Launceston, and Adelaide Theatres.
First Night of the celebrated burlesque Burletta OTHELLO TRAVESTIE,
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH. . . .
Comic Song - Mr. & Mrs. Gardner . . .
Proprietor - Mr. H. Elmes . . . Leader of the Orchestra - Mr. Stainsby . . .
STAGE MANAGER - Mr. Stubbs.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Elmes (proprietor); Robert Stainsby (musician, leader); Gibson Stubbs (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (22 March 1851), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91915711
Theatre Royal, GEELONG . . . MR. GARDINER
BEGS leave most respectfully to announce to his friends and the public in general, that his
BENEFIT is appointed to take place ON MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 24, 1851,
for which occasion, anxious to bring forward a selection of entertainments in every respect worthy of that patronage and support he ventures to solicit,
and in compliance with the particular request of many influential inhabitants of Geelong,
he has entered into arrangements with MR. E. G. GORDON, author of the "Hibernian Father," "Currency Lass," "Royal Master," "Love versus Law," &c., &c., &c.,
for the production of his last triumphantly successful Drama, as pet formed with the most enthusiastic applause to crowded audiences in the Queen's Theatre Royal, Melbourne, entitled
THE BOTTLE: OR THE PROGRESS TO PERDITION. Illustrative of the Celebrated Cartoons of George Cruickshank.
The Drama will be followed by
A Favorite Medley Dance - Miss Howard.
Song "Molly Bawn," - Mrs. Gardiner.
Song - Mr. Gardiner.
Song - Mr. Hart.
The whole to conclude with the highly laughable Farce, entitled
The Unfinished GENTLEMAN.
Tickets to be had at all the principal Hotels, and of Mr. Gardiner at the Royal Hotel . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: E. G. Gordon = alias of Edward Geoghegan (playwright)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (11 July 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91918129
THEATRE ROYAL. Last Night of Der Freischutz!
THIS EVENING, July 11 . . . Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner; Dance, Miss Howard; Song, Mr. Holloway.
To conclude with DER FREISCHUTZ.
ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Holloway (vocalist, actor)
"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser (2 August 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91914465
The evening's entertainment began with the Bravo of Venice, or the Council of Ten, to the success of which the admirable acting of Mr. Deering, and Messrs. Shearcroft and Holloway mainly contributed. Mrs. Gardiner was highly applauded in her song of "Kate Kearney" which she gave with chaste effect. Mr. Billy Barlow, was encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Deering (actor); Edwin Shearcroft (actor); Billy Barlow (character)
MUSIC: Kate Kearney (Alexander Lee)
"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser (10 September 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91913390
This popular place of amusement was tolerably well filled last Monday evening [8 September], although the house was by no means so full as the excellence of the performances would have led us to desire. The first piece passed off to the satisfaction of the audience; but the chief attractions of the evening were the singing, dancing, and the farce. A sea song by Mr. Holloway, and "Molly Bawn" by Mrs. Gardiner, were rapturously applauded; but nothing could extract so many grins from the audience as Deering's first rate "Billy Barlow" . . . The farce of the Spitfire though rather too much curtailed, was one of the best of the season; and Mr. Deering as "Short Cut" did ample justice to his part by keeping the audience in one continual roar of laughter. Mr. Gardiner as the waiter and the other performers were also good.
MUSIC: Molly Bawn (Samuel Lover)
"THE THEATRE ROYAL", Geelong Advertiser (12 September 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91916355
. . . The performances on Wednesday evening [10 September] consisted of four farces, six songs, and two duets, besides a variety of dancing by that encreasing favorite of the public, Madame Adelaide . . . Mrs. Gardiner sang beautifully, and was loudly encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Adelaide Veilburn (dancer)
[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News [VIC] (17 December 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226912808
QUEEN'S THEATRE. THIS EVENING, DEC. 17TH.
MORE NOVELTY! First appearance of Mr. Gardiner's celebrated and sagacious Dog DRAGON.
First appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the Evening's entertainments will commence with the beautiful melo drama entitled
THE DOG OF MONTARGIS; OR, THE FOUNDLING OF THE FOREST.
The interlude will consist of A Comic Duet - By Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner.
AFTER WHICH A Pas Seul - By Miss Daly.
Comic Song - Mr. EVANS.
A Favourite Dance - By Mrs. Young.
A Comic Song - By Mr. Gardiner.
The whole to conclude with the laughable farce of THE TAILOR OF TAMWORTH; OR, STATE SECRETS . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Evans (comic vocalist); Jane Eliza Young (dancer, actor)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (7 September 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91930931
THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . . ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 7 . . .
[REDACTED] Song - Mr. Meadows . . .
Comic Song - Mr. Gardiner . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Meadows (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (20 September 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91929147
THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . . MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 21 . . .
Song - Mrs. Gardiner . . .
"ACCIDENT AT THE QUEEN'S THEATRE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 January 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788979
On Thursday evening last, whilst the piece of the "Wreck Ashore" was being performed, an accident took place which might have been attended with fatal consequences. It appeared that Mrs. Young had in the course of the play to feign to shoot a supposed robber, which character was enacted by Mr. Gardiner, and that unfortunately instead of holding the gun in such a position as to fire over Mr. Gardiner, Mrs. Young unintentionally fired right at his head, the consequence of which was that the charge and wadding were fired in his face. An extensive hemorhage ensued, and Mr. Gardiner was removed to the St. John's Tavern adjoining the theatre. From inquiries we have made, we believe that the sufferer is likely to recover.
Hobart and Launceston, TAS (by May 1853):
[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (7 May 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240832
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THE LESSEES have much pleasure in announcing . . .
the opening night is fixed for MONDAY EVENING, the 23rd inst.
The Corps Dramatique at present consists of the following Ladies and Gentlemen . . .
MRS. GARDINER, Ditto. [from the Queen's Theatre Melbourne] . . .
MR. GARDINER, Queen's Theatre, Melbourne . . .
F. B. WATSON, Acting Manager.
G. ARABIN, Stage Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager); Gustavus Arabin (actor, manager)
"Public Amusements. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (26 May 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2241857
At the close of our daily avocations last evening we dropped into the Theatre, and found that the play of the "Jewess" was being performed in a manner which augurs considerable progress in the efficiency of the new corps dramatique . . . Mrs. Gardiner sang "Ben Bolt" in a pleasing style; but, as this is a song not adapted to petticoats, we hope that the management will hesitate before they court popularity to the sacrifice of good taste. It appeared out of place to hear the lady saying, "Of all the boys who were schoolmates then, there are only you and I" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Ben Bolt (song)
"VICTORIA THEATRE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (1 June 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264627744
We visited this place of amusement on Monday evening last and were much gratified by the evident improvement in the performances. The piece selected, a Maiden's Fame, is one of great interest, and went off exceedingly well. Mr. A'Beckett Evans, who made his debut on the occasion, is an actor of great talent; and judging from his powers of fun, we anticipate much amusement in store for the lovers of Comedy. We would not withhold commendation from Mr. Watson; but it struck us he was a little rusted from his long rest (nearly 7 years.) Our old friend, Mr. Arabin, as usual, came out first-rate. Amongst the ladies, whom it would be ungallant to pass by Miss F. Sinclair and Mrs. Gardiner played their parts with much feeling. The musical part of the entertainment was well executed, and the songs of Mr. Gardiner, Miss F. Sinclair, and Mrs. Gardiner, were rapturously encored. In our opinion Mrs. Gardiner is by far the best singer; the feeling and sweetness of manner in which she sung "Kate Kearney," was truly delightful . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard A'Beckett Evans (actor); Fanny Sinclair (actor, vocalist)
"THE DRAMA. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (15 July 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264628543
Wednesday evening last [13 July] was a season unparalleled in the Annals of the Histrionic Art in Tasmania. The performances at the Royal Victoria Theatre were by the express command, and under the express patronage of His Excellency Sir W. Denison . . . The personation of the respective characters in the opening piece, Shakspeare's inimitable Comedy of "Taming the Shrew," was admirable . . . Mr. Gardiner as Baptista was very good . . . . Mrs. Gardiner sung "Katty Darlin" with great taste, and was loudly encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Denison (governor)
MUSIC: Katty Darling (after Bellini)
[Advertisement], The Courier (25 August 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242649
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. First Night of THE MAY QUEEN . . .
GRAND MUSIGAL MELANGE . . . Song, Norah, the Pride of Kildare - MRS. GARDINER . . .
. . . Song, The tear fell gently - MRS. GARDINER . . .
MUSIC: Norah the pride of Kildare (John Parry; arr. Charles E. Horn) The tear fell gently (Braham)
[Advertisement], The Courier (1 September 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240583
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd September . . .
GRAND MUSICAL MELANGE . . . Song, I Love the Night - Mrs. GARDINER . . .
. . . Ballad, Kate Kearney - Mrs. GARDINER . . .
MUSIC: I love the night (Henry Russell)
"NEW THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (5 November 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715023
It will be seen by our advertising columns that a new theatre has been erected by Mr. Robert Blake in York-street, which will be opened for me first time on Monday night. The interior is fitted up with every regard to comfort combined with elegance, which could scarcely be looked for from its rather unpromising exterior. The company consists of several old favorites, with the addition of some performers from Hobart Town. Among others Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are spoken highly of, - the latter, it is said, being possessed of musical talents of no mean order. There is no doubt that this little theatre will speedily become a favorite place of resort for amusement seeking folk and enable the spirited proprietor to reimburse himself for the large outlay he has incurred in its erection.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Blake (proprietor); Clarence Theatre (Launceston venue)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (16 November 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65713320
MEW CLARENCE THEATRE, YORK-STREET . . .
Proprietor, Mr. R. Blake. Manager, Mr. J. J. Gardiner . . .
"THE CLARENCE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (23 November 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715207
Deservedly this unique little place of amusement is progressing. Every evening the enterprising proprietor brings forth some fresh novelty; which fact, coupled with the judicious management of Mr. Gardiner, the admired music, both instrumental and vocal, introduced by Mr. Hamilton, and the capital style of playing exhibited by the corps dramatique generally, entitle it to support. It must "go on and prosper."
ASSOCIATIONS: ? Mr. Hamilton (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (19 April 1854), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715238
Royal Clarence THEATRE . . . ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, THE Two Galley Slaves
Song - Mr. Gardiner. Song - Mrs. Gardiner. Comic Song - Mr. Black . . .
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (4 October 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65713214
ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. Wednesday Evening, October 4.
SELECT NIGHT BY TICKETS ONLY. Under the distinguished patronage of W. A. GARDNER, ESQUIRE, J.P. . . .
The performances will commence with the celebrated play, entitled THE STRANGER.
After which . . . HERR VEIT RAHM, the celebrated Tyrolese Minstrel . . .
Song - "Ship on Fire" - Mr. Hamilton
Song - "Katty Darling," - Mrs. Gardiner
To conclude with the laughable farce, called THE LOAN OF A LOVER!
In the course of which the following songs: -
To-morrow will be market day, Mr. Gardiner
I don't think I'm ugly - Mrs. Gardiner.
Down in my own secluded dwelling - Mrs. Gardiner.
I rush to my fate. - Mr. Gardiner
Finale - By the Company . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Veit Rahm (musician, vocalist); William Atkinson Gardner (unrelated, died 1855)
PIECE: The loan of a lover (Planche)
"ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (25 October 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65714720
Sheridan Knowles' beautiful play of the "Hunchback" was produced to a crowded and most respectable audience at this popular and well-conducted house of amusement, on Monday evening last [23 October] . . . Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner acquitted themselves creditably in the "Hunchback," and excited considerable laughter . . .
[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (28 October 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36290452
CLARENCE THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30 . . .
SINGING By Messrs. Hamilton and Gardiner . . .
"STOLEN RING", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (9 May 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2483581
A few days since a concert was given at Mr. Cooley's, the Horse and Jockey, New Town which was got up, we are informed, for the purpose of aiding a Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, on their leaving the colony. Mrs. Gardiner, whose real name is Mary Ann Legge, was permitted to enter Mrs. Cooley's bedroom, for the purpose of changing her dress before she appeared, and the next morning Mrs. Cooley missed a massive and very valuable gold ring, with amber setting. Information was sent to Hobart Town, and on Monday night Gardiner was apprehended by F. C. Vickers for having attempted to pawn the ring at Mr. Roberts, Collins-street. Legge was also taken into custody, and upon being brought up before Mr. Burgess to-day for examination, both parties were committed for trial.
"MEMBERS OF THE CORPS DRAMATIQUE IN TROUBLE", Colonial Times (10 May 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8780313
That active and wide awake agent of the detective police, Vickers, on Tuesday brought before the chief police magistrate, Mr. John Joseph Gardiner, well known as connected with the concerts lately given at Brown's River, New Norfolk, and other country districts, on a charge of feloniously stealing a finger ring, the property of Mr. Thos. Cooley of New Town. No evidence was taken, as prosecutor was not in attendance, but Vickers urged that as Mr. Cooley had a sale to attend, he should be remanded. His worship expressed his disapproval of these remands from day to day, and said as prosecutor was not present he must proceed against Gardiner by warrant if he had any charge. Vickers, however, perseveringly required a remand, stating that prisoner was only arrested at eight o'clock on the previous evening; upon which Mr. Burgess consented. Yesterday the prisoner, in company with his wife, was again brought up, and the evidence of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley taken; from which it appeared that oh the night in question the prisoners were engaged to sing at Mr. Cooley's, where they stopped all night, and it was after they had left that the ring was missed. On Monday evening the male prisoner was captured whilst offering to pledge the ring at Mr. Robert's, in Argyle-street, the female was waiting for him outside the door; she was not however taken until the following morning. They were both committed for trial. The defence offered was that Gardiner had picked up the ring in Mr. Cooley's bar.
"HOBART TOWN", The Cornwall Chronicle (16 May 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65716297
A soi-disant Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are committed for trial on a charge, the female of stealing, and the male prisoner of receiving, a gold ring, the property of Mrs. Cooley, "Horse and Jockey," New Town, at whose house a concert was got up to enable the parties to leave the colony. Their career, it seems, has been for some time of a disreputable nature. The female prisoner, whose real name is Mary Ann Legge, has been cohabiting a long while with Gardiner, and they have both frequently passed under assumed names.
"QUARTER SESSIONS. Wednesday, May 30 . . . Robbery", The Tasmanian Colonist [Hobart Town, TAS] (31 May 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226467302
John Joseph Gardiner and Ann Clegg were charged with stealing a ring, the property of Mr. T. Cooley, of New Town, on the 2nd of May. They were defended by Mr. Brewer.
Detective Vickers proved the apprehension of Gardiner on the 7th, and of Clegg on the 8th instant.
J. G. Roberts, pawnbroker," deposed that Gardiner offered the ring as a pledge at his shop for 25s.
Witness not being satisfied about the ring, sent for the police. The prisoner in answer to the police, said he picked up the ring in Cooiey's parlour.
Mrs. Cooley stated that a concert took place at her house, and that Gardiner and Clegg were among the performers.
The ring was on her dressing-glass three or four hours before the female prisoner dressed in her room.
The female prisoner was three or four times in witness's room.
Mr. Cooley stated the ring was his property; he purchased it in Melbourne.
Mr. Brewer remarked that the ring was not found in the possession of the female prisoner.
The male prisoner said now what he said at first, that he found the ring at Cooley's.
Under all the circumstances, he thought the jury should take a lenient view of the case.
The jury found Gardiner guilty, and acquitted Clegg.
See also, "ADJOURNED QUARTER SESSIONS", Colonial Times (31 May 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8780625
See also, "COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS", The Tasmanian Daily News (31 May 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203384587
See also, "QUARTER SESSIONS", The Hobart Town Advertiser (31 May 1855),3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264619261
See also, "COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS. YESTERDAY", The Courier (31 May 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2484586
"COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS", The Courier (2 June 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2484697
The following are the sentences of the prisoners . . . John Joseph Gardiner . . . 2 years gaol, with hard labour . . .
Convict record (2nd conviction), John Joseph Gardiner, 1855; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1394342; CON37/1/8 no 2684
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1394342
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON37-1-8/CON37-1-8P281 (DIGITISED)
No. 2684 / Gardiner John Joseph / Tried Hobart Town Q.S. 30th May 1855 / . . . 2 years
22.12.56. P.B. 23rd Freedom
"THEATRE ROYAL. FIRST APPEARANCE OF MRS. POOLE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (17 June 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65724070
Love's Sacrifice was produced at this beautiful and most convenient Theatre, on Monday evening, in so chaste and elegant a style as to leave very little for the most ill-tempered critic to complain of . . . The part of the wily, calculating, cool, cruel old Paul Lafoat was ably pourtrayed by Mr. Gardiner . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Poole (actor); Theatre Royal (Launceston venue)
1857, marriages in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:856457; RGD37/1/16 no 612
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/856457
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-16$init=RGD37-1-16p281 (DIGITISED)
[No.] 189 / 612 / Twenty Third June 1857 Launceston / Joseph Gardiner / full age / Bachelor . . .
Ann Legg / Full Age / Widow . . .
"MARRIED", The Cornwall Chronicle (24 June 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65726425
On the 23rd of June, by the Rev. R. K. Ewing, Mr. Joseph Gardiner, Comedian, to Anne Legge.
"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", The Cornwall Chronicle (22 July 1857), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65722584
The "Willow Copse" was produced on Monday evening to a good house . . . Mrs. Poole as "Rose Fielding" . . . and Mr. Gardiner proved himself a very efficient detective officer . . .
Central VIC (by January 1858):
"CRESWICK (From our own Correspondent) . . . 30th December", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (1 January 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66045890
. . . The amusements at the American are to be renewed New Year's Day, and in addition, prizes are offered for rifle shooting; also a novelty is added for the evening concert in the shape of a gold watch . . . besides this the programme is an excellent one, consisting of laughable farces, concert, and other varieties, the principal characters to be taken by Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Troy Knight, &c. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Troy Knight (vocalist, actor)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (1 December 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87985281
HAYMARKET THEATRE. THE New Management beg to inform the inhabitants of Sandhurst and its vicinity that having leased the above favorite place of amusement, it will
RE-OPEN FOR A SHORT SEASON OF TWELVE NIGHTS,
With the whole of the Great and Powerful OPERA COMPANY From the Princess's Theatre, Melbourne,
ON MONDAY, 6th DECEMBER, 1858, Thus affording complete Opera, with scenery, Chorusses, &c.
The Company will include: MISS JULIA HARLAND, MRS. HANCOCK,
MR. WALTER SHERWIN, MONS. E. COULON, MR. HANCOCK, MR. LINLEY NORMAN,
MRS. W. H. GARDINER, MR. W. H. GARDINER, MR. JOHN GREGG,
And a host of talent, who will be announced in future bills and advertisements.
List of Operas to be presented through the season:
LA SOMNAMBULA, LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, MARITANA,
LOVE SPELL, NORMA, DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT,
BOHEMIAN GIRL, BEGGARS' OPERA, FRA DIAVOLO . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: There is no record of a Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gardiner performing elsewhere; almost certainly an alias of Ann and Joseph; Julia Harland (vocalist); Edward and Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalists); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist); Linly Norman (pianist, musical director); John Gregg (vocalist); English Opera Company (troupe); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (3 December 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87985309
HAYMARKET THEATRE . . .
The Company will include: . . . MRS. A. MOORE . . . MR. J. C. STRETTON . . .
MONDAY EVENING, 6th DECEMBER, Will be presented Bellini's celebrated Opera of
LA SONNAMBULA . . . Notary - Mr. Gardiner . . .
To conclnde with Dibdin's Musical Farce of
THE WATERMAN . . . Robin - Mr. Gardiner . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Moore (vocalist, actor); Mr. Stretton (actor)
"GOLDEN SQUARE DRAMATIC CLUB", Bendigo Advertiser (9 March 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87987544
An amateur performance by the members of the above club took place on Monday evening at the Theatre at the United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square. The pieces selected were the romantic drama of "the Minerali," and the farce of "the Turned Head." The club were assisted by Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Williams, and the entertainments were carried out with great spirit. Mrs. Gardner played the character of Leila exceedingly well . . . There was also an interlude of very good singing by Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and others . . .
"THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL", Bendigo Advertiser (25 March 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87987894
This hotel, in High street, puts in strong claims to the patronage of the musically-inclined inhabitants of that neighbourhood, the proprietor providing a free concert every Saturday and Monday evening. The excellent singing of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, combined with good instrumental music, a good glass of grog, and a civil host, are all that are necessary for spending a very pleasant evening.
"THE HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (12 April 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87988309
. . . [as Macbeth] Mr. Brooke, truth compels us to say, disappointed us. But, then, we will not pretend to be better judges than the majority of his audience, and of them truth again requires of us that we should admit that he was loudly and continually applauded throughout his performance. Of Locke's beautiful music, what can we say but that it was murdered? The three Weird Sisters, represented by Mr. Vinson, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Gardiner, went through their parts respectably, and Miss Kate Warde made a pretty Hecate. The part generally falls to some bass singer, and when we remember to have seen John Gregg and Leeman in the part, poor Miss Warde, although her make up was very good, her singing excellent, and her "echo" admirable, seemed somewhat out of place . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); James Hetters Vinson (actor, vocalist); Kate Warde (actor, vocalist); Frederick Leeman (vocalist)
"HAYMARKKT THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (13 June 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87989752
Taken on the whole, the performances on Saturday evening at this theatre were highly successful. Indeed, for a length of time, there has not been anything so pleasing and full of amusement placed on the stage. The performances opened with the pretty drama, in three acts, entitled "The Maid of Milan," which was performed in a superior manner, with good taste, and an excellent conception of their parts by the whole of the members of the company engaged in it. The Clari of Miss Kate Warde, was well and truthfully rendered, and the minor female characters by Miss Glyndon, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Gardiner, (who, by the way, sustained two parts,) were admirably performed . . . and Gardiner was capital as Jocoso . . . The burlesque burletta of "Fra Diavolo" followed, and was most enthusiastically received. It was full of local allusions of a most amusing and witty description, and we can really strongly recommend our readers to witness its performance this evening. The part of Fra Diavolo was taken by Miss Kate Warde, and could not have fallen into better hands . . . Fawcett's Beppo was most amusing, as was also the Giacomo of Mr. Gardiner . . . Mrs. Moore was sprightly, and full of vivacity as the beauty of the village, a young lady rejoicing in the euphonious appellation of Zerlina, and Mrs. Gardiner made a very excellent better half to my Lord Allcash, and did the bit of flirting with Fra Diavolo in true feminine style . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emily Glyndon (actor); Thomas Wright Fawcett (actor)
"INGLEWOOD (From our own Correspondent)", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (30 May 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253589848
On Friday last the Inglewood Garrick Club gave their first public representation at the Theatre Royal for the benefit of the various local cases of distress at present existing on this goldfield . . . The drama of the "Wreck Ashore" was the great feature of the evening . . . The services of professional ladies were engaged, namely, Mrs. Gardiner and Miss Albertine, who of course contributed a great deal to the success of the piece. Mdlle. Therese, M. Schmidt and Mr. J. Chambers also lent their valuable services . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Albertine (actor); Therese and Mons. Schmidt (dancers); Joseph Chambers junior (dancer)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 June 1862), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13230085
WARREN'S Concert Saloon. Music, Singing, and Liquors first-class quality. Liquors at bar prices.
WARREN'S Concert Saloon, Crown-street and South Head Road. Madame SEDGWICK, THIS EVENING.
[Advertisement], The Toowoomba Chronicle and Queensland Advertiser [QLD] (4 December 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212785311
MUSICAL BURLESQUE, AND MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
JOE GARDINER'S TEMPLE OR FUN, AND BUDGET OF MAGIC, &c., &c.,
will shortly be Opened in IPSWICH AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS.
MADAME SEDGWICK, of Melbourne and Adelaide notoriety, in her much admired simple Ballads,
consisting of "Nelly," "Gentle Annie," "Shells of Ocean,"
"Anchors Weighed," "Barney O'Hae," "Gone from my Gaze,"
"Katty Darling," "Passage Door," "Liberty for Me," &c., &c.,
Together with MR. JOE GARDINER, In their amusing and most laughable Dialogue Duetts, entitled -
"Mr. and Mrs. Clark," "Mr. and Mrs. Toodles," "Nan and Jan,"
"Thee know'st I'd tear eyes out of Tom Cat or She Cat either as look upon thee, and if thee wull -
no, I can't, what ud mother say - why I only want thee to mend I'se trousers to go to church in to marry thee next Sunday,
they be out behind lolke- &c., &c.,"
"Then Ladies all."
Also, the celebrated Digging Duett, written by Mr. JOE GARDINER, entitled
"LACHLAN versus NEW ZEALAND,"
"The Life and Death of Macbeth" (burlesque); also, "Alonzo the Brave," by Mr. Joe Gardiner,
and "My Johnny was a Shoemaker," as sung by Lady Don.
"The Lost Child." "Have you seen my Sister - a New Chum just arrived."
Local Hits. - "Advice to Shearers," "How do ye du - shure nuf sed."
Concluding with one of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Howard's Burluttas, by Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner (late Madame Sedgwick).
Observe! the entertainment will beiIn Three Parts, and an interval of ten minutes between each.
The First Part - Conjuring - consisting of Flying cards and shillings.
Illustrations of the exclusion of atmospheric air. Clairvoyant.
Talking Penny, by which any young lady may know her fortune, if she will only confess that she is in love.
Ladies and gentlemen's articles found in every conceivable and inconceivable place, pieces of furniture, &c., &c.
The above entertainment has received the most approved recommendations from the greatest and wealthiest settlers of the surrounding districts.
Vide copies.
Wyndham, Oct. 12, 1862.
Your entertainment, Mr. Gardiner, is the most amusing I have witnessed for some time, and you can make use of my name to that effect.
ALEXR. WYNDHAM. To Mr. Joe Gardiner.
Fraser's Creek Station, Oct. 28th, 1862.
Dear Sir - I attended, in conjunction with my wife and family, an entertainment given by Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner (late Madame Sedgwick) last evening, with whom I was very much amused.
Yours truly, J. M. McDONALD. Armstrong, Esq.
Sovereign River. Sir - We had some capital fun here last night, provided by Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. I hope you will receive them as their talent deserves.
Yours truly. W. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Davis, Glenlyon.
Mundabbermine, Nov. 10, 1862.
Dear Sir - The bearer, Mr. Gardiner, with Madame Sedgwick, his wife, have favoured us with an evening's entertainment,
consisting of their Budget of Fun, viz - Conjuring, Singing, &c., and we, and all on the station who heard them, were delighted with their endeavours. -
I am, dear Sir, yours truly, WM. THOMSON. H. H. Nicol, Esq.
Admission, 2s. 6d.; Children, 1s. 6d.
Flute Obligato Accompaniment by Mr. JOE GARDINER.
"GAYNDAH (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) GAYNDAH, Feb. 7", The Courier [Brisbane, QLD] (17 February 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3161542
. . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gardiner have arrived here, and performed three times during the past week. The townspeople do not seem to approve of their entertainment, for they have not succeeded in drawing large houses . . .
"MAGICAL AND FARCICAL AMUSEMENT", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (29 March 1866), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112908278
By reference to our advertising column it will be seen that an entertainment of the above kind is to be given at Rogers' Imperial Hotel Assembly Room during the Easter holidays. The caterers are old favorites. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner were performing with poor G. V. Brooke here some six years since, and were then, and are still, favorably mentioned by the Press for their amusing delineations and unpretentious merit.
"MENINDIE [From our own Correspondent] Menindie, June 24", South Australian Register (4 July 1867), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39187996
. . . The steamers have a fair prospect of a busy season, the time being close at hand for next wool clip, and the river is keeping bank high, though the last news reported it as falling at Bourke. We have had a theatrical party on the river, performing at the stations. They represented themselves as Melbourne celebrities, named Mr. and Mrs. Gardner . . .
"LECTURE ON THE THEATRE", Burra Record [SA] (17 October 1890), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36030905
Thirty years ago, Joseph Gardiner was a popular stock actor with Melbourne play-goers. His songs such as "Things I don't like to see" and others full of local hits were always welcome. His wife was also on the stage doing minor parts in a creditable manner. An entire change of views led Mr. Gardiner to abandon the stage after 25 years' experience of its varied life and fortunes. For about 14 years Mr. Gardiner has resided at Hindmarsh, where he has carried on a small business as a maker of furniture polish, harness, dressing, etc. Depression in trade and family afflictions have made Mr. Gardiner's late years unprosperous, hence he endeavours to turn some of his former experiences to account. Mr. Gardiner has a higher purpose in his lecture on the theatre. Knowing the dangers of such a life he desires to warn others. This he does in an amusing and pathetic way. It is not so much by tricks of oratory or charm of manner as by the plain, evident sincerity of a man who knows and feels deeply. We hope Mr. Gardiner will have a good audience and satisfactory results. He is to lecture at Kooringa next week as per advertisement in another column.
SONG: Things I don't like to see
"THE DESTITUTE ASYLUM. THE CHAPLAIN'S TEA", Evening Journal (31 December 1897), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207910862
In very unfavourable circumstances the Chaplain's annual tea passed off successfully at the Destitute Asylum on Thursday. The unfavourable circumstances explain themselves when it is mentioned that the thermometer registered just on 100o in one of the wards where two old men were dying. No fewer than eight deaths have occurred during the past two days, seven of the deceased being women. Three of the inmates passed away on Wednesday and five on Thursday. The average age of the eight was seventy-five and a quarter years, and the age of the eldest ninety-six years; so that it will be seen that old age was in a measure the cause of the mortality, although in each case death was accelerated by the unprecedentedly hot weather . . . One of the women who died was Mrs. Anne Gardiner, wife of Mr. Joseph Gardiner, a well-known resident of Hindmarsh. The deceased was a colonist of 1848. Mr. Gardiner, who wrote an interesting book entitled "Twenty-five Years on the Stage, or the Life of an Australian Actor, his Experiences and Vicissitudes," and who played with the veteran George Coppin in 1848, opened a shop on the Port-road in 1876.
"DEATHS", The Express and Telegraph (1 January 1898), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209127650
GARDINER. - On the 30th December, 1897, Mrs. Ann Gardiner, wife of Mr. Joseph Gardiner, in her 74th year. A colonist of 48 years.
"PERSONAL", The Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (17 October 1905), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4971100
Mr. Joseph Gardiner, who died at the Destitute Asylum on Sunday, at the age of 81 years, was a man of parts, and could easily adapt himself to circumstances. When in England he became a vocalist, and his singing brought him into prominence. Soon after his arrival in South Australia, early in 1848, he attracted the attention of Mr. George Coppin, who on one occasion asked Mr. Gardiner, "Do you act as well as sing?" The reply was, "No, I never acted a part in my life." He was, however, induced by Mr. Coppin to appear at the Old Victoria Theatre, Light-square, "for seven or eight weeks on account of a bespeak night from the Governor, Sir Henry Young." The play was "Love Laughs at Locksmiths." Subsequently Mr. Gardiner took the part of the old man in "The Statue, or Hercules, King of Clubs." Two years later he went to Victoria and appeared at the old Queen's Theatre, owned by Mr. J. T. Smith, and played Brabantio in "Othello." Actors were at a premium, owing to the discovery of gold, and with others of the theatrical profession he turned his attention for a while to delving for gold, and subsequently he went overland to Sydney, and formed a Vaudeville Expedition Company, and after a period of success he started overland to Brisbane. "But alas," he wrote afterwards, "I very soon found to my sorrow that to run four or five people, all fond of drink, was no sinecure. There was plenty of money in the venture, but the drink and through it the disappointing of the public, ruined us." He disbanded his company at Brisbane. He next appeared with the "Wizard of the North," and returned to Melbourne overland, playing as he went as "Professor Gardiner, wizard of the antipodes, comedian and illusionist." The gold fever turned his attention to the Inglewood and Lachlan diggings, and after a while he became landlord of the Cricketers Hotel at Inglewood. He returned to South Australia in 1870, and two years later went again to Victoria. In his old age Mr. Gardiner referred to the stage as "The down grade," and wrote against it. In 1875 he settled at Hindmarsh, where he was in business on the Port-road for some time. He wrote a book on "Twenty-five years on the stage, or the life of an Australian actor, his experiences and vicissitudes." A few years ago he was admitted to the Destitute Asylum, where he remained until his death.
Reminiscences:
Twenty-five years on the stage, or the career of an Australian actor, his experiences and vicissitudes . . . , by J. Gardiner, late polish manufacturer, Hindmarsh (Adelaide: The Christian Colonist Office, [1891])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21795499
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-398659586 (DIGITISED)
[1] If anyone had told me that day when I left the old "Woozeer," brig (Captain Sutherland) to see my brother off back again that I was going to become an actor for 25 years, I should simply have said, You are jesting, or talking about what you know nothing of. The Adelaide Theatre in the year 1848 was not overburdened either with, much talent or novelty. It appears to have been the general thing for emissaries from the theatre to visit all emigrant ships to see if they could fish out something that would do, or somebody willing to be made a catspaw of. "The touter is there;" any one here who can sing, or take part in a play. Now is the time for any stage-struck hero to display his histrionic powers! . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gardiner's brother (as see his 25 years on the stage below)
was not listed by that surname among the Wuzeer's passengers;
however, since, according to Gardiner, he returned immediately to Britain, he may have served on the voyage as crew;
the Wuzeer, captained by George Sutherland, arrived in Adelaide in February 1849, sailed on to Melbourne,
and then back to Adelaide before sailing again in May for its return to England;
see "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Times (19 February 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980340
[Review], "TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ON THE STAGE. BY JAMES [sic] GARDINER", Christian Colonist (23 October 1891), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214705477
This is a book written by a man who was connected more or less with the stage in Australia for a quarter of a century. The story is very well told, and into it are woven a great many incidents and anecdotes illustrative of Australian life, and of men and women, formerly well known in the colonies, who have now passed away, which could be found nowhere else.
The author's career in Australia opened in Adelaide, curiously enough, in 1848, in the old Victoria Theatre, Currie Street, now serving the more useful purpose of a horse bazaar. He had no desire to pursue the histrionic profession, but was induced to make an appearance on the stage as a comic soloist. His songs made a hit and though he left the theatre and spent some time as a driver of a post-cart between Adelaide and the Port, yet he was enticed to return. After a short season here he proceeded to Melbourne, and was there when the discovery of gold at Bendigo produced such a sensation. He caught the gold fever and went to the diggings, where he had fair success. He was however discovered by a theatre manager and was prevailed on to go back to the stage. His experiences in Melbourne in the height of the gold digging excitement are full of interest. His adventures in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Sydney, Brisbane, Tasmania, and on the road between the colonies, are detailed at length, and contain tragic, exciting, and amusing incidents. He tells the story of John Hambleton of Bible wagon celebrity, had an adventure with Captain Moonlight, was stuck up by Johnston, the bushranger; was in gaol, and spent a night in the condemned cell with a murderer, who was executed next day; spent some time as assistant to Professor Anderson, the Wizard of the North, &c.
In the course of time the author, owing to a series of misfortunes, was reduced to want. Just at this juncture he providentially fell into the hands of a Christian minister, whose kindness was the means of his ultimate conversion. The book is written partly to assist the writer in his declining years, and partly to show the true nature of the theatre and the theatrical profession. Here we learn that the normal condition of the stage is jealousy and intrigue, that most actors drink, that few live to any age, most of them dying of softening of the brain. That the introduction of the French drama to the English stage has had the result of deteriorating the morals of actors and theatre-goers alike. That few young men who are drawn into the vortex of theatre-going, fail to find their way to moral and physical ruin.
The writer makes some suggestions and reflections which may prove useful to ministers and to parents and guardians of the young. We know the author, who is a worthy man, who in his old age is struggling with domestic trials and other difficulties, and we hope his book will have the success it deserves.
Bibliography and resources:
Kay Walsh and Joy Hooton (eds), Australian autobiographical narratives: an annotated bibliography (Canberra: Australian Scholarly Editions Centre ADFA and National Library of Australia, 1993-1997), 66 (no. 92)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-5377803/view?partId=nla.obj-5385157#page/n73/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
GARDINER, Paddy (Paddy GARDINER) = William GARDINER
Actor, comedian
GARDINER, Thomas (Thomas GARDINER; GARDNER; alias "Black Tom")
Musician, bandsman, sailor
Active Adelaide, SA, 1846-50
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Gardiner+c1846-50 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"POLICE OFFICE. Monday, March 9", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (10 March 1846), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71604180
Thomas Gardiner, a man of color, was charged with loitering in Hindley-street, and not giving a satisfactory account of himself. The prisoner, who is what is termed "a sneak," was seen by P.C. Morrison, about eleven o'clock on Saturday night, in the yard of the "Royal Admiral," when the cook of that establishment, also a darkey, was discovered handing a bundle to the prisoner, which contained a quantity of meat and a new loaf. Mr. Calton, the proprietor of the "Royal Admiral," not being in attendance to prefer any charge. The Commissioner committed the prisoner for three days as a rogue and vagabond.
Prisoners register, Adelaide Gaol, 1846; State Records of South Australia, GRG54/24
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/6175:62315 (PAYWALL)
Thomas Gardiner Alias Black Tom / Sailor / [aged] 27 / 28th May 1846 / In goal /
Unlawfully did obtain 3 loaves of Bread value 9d with intent to cheat and defraud Mary Ann Penfold 19th May 1846 at Adelaide
"SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SIDE . . . Wednesday, 10th June", Adelaide Observer (13 June 1846), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15892267
Thomas Gardiner alias Black Tom was charged with obtaining under false pretences three loaves from Mrs. Penfold, a baker, in Hindley-street. Prisoner, on the strength of his black face, had passed himself off as the brother of a person named Lewis, also a man of colour, and a good customer of prosecutrix . . . His Honor said he had cheated the woman, and sentenced him to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.
"LAW AND POLICE COURTS, Thursday, 25th April", South Australian Register (26 April 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38444073
Thomas Gardiner, an American black, the late candle-snuffer at the Theatre, and Mary McEntee, prostitute,
were charged with stealing £45, the property of Rhandan, a native ot Calcutta, on the 23rd instant. Mr. Nicolls appeared for the female prisoner.
Some little delay took place in the investigation of this case, from the prosecutor not being able to speak English,
and Mr. Bonney not knowing the form of oath to administer; but Abdullah Merow, a countryman of the prosecutor's,
who acted as interpreter, said that the Hindoos had four ways of taking an oath.
Some swore by the sun, others by the moon, some by fire, and others by water.
Upon Abdullah asking prosecutor which his method was, he selected the water.
A tumbler of water was accordingly procured and placed before the witness, and the form of oath being read,
Rhandan simply dipped the fore finger of his right hand into the tumbler. The examination then commenced by -
Rhandhan, who stated that he lived in the Gawler Plains, near Mr. Butler's station;
and, that he came into town between nine and ten o'clock in the evening of the 23rd instant.
He went and bought some things at a draper's, and after he came out he met the male prisoner,
who took him to a house in Light-square, which he said belonged to him.
It was a house of ill-fame.
He gave the prisoner three half-crowns at different times to get drink.
There were three or four other women in the house.
He went to bed, and about four o'clock in the morning the male prisoner came and turned him out of bed, and then out of the house into the street.
When he went to bed the money was in a tobacco-pouch in his trousers pocket.
He put his trousers under his head, but when he awoke he found them outside the blanket, which was thrown over his head.
He did not miss his money till after he was turned out of the house.
He examined his pockets and found them stuffed with old paper and rubbish, and the money which had been tied up in the pouch gone.
The pouch was left uninjured but empty.
By Mr. Nichols - I did not know the notes when I first had them, but a woman explained to me the difference between a £10 and a £1 note.
Witness received the money from Mr. Grant about a month ago.
Witness had seen a note in court in the possession of a constable, but could not say it was the same that he had lost.
He had only drunk two or three glasses of ale that evening.
Philip Lee, draper, Hindley-street, stated that yesterday morning, about seven o'clock,
the male prisoner came and bought a quantity of clothing from him, which amounted in value to upwards of £5.
He told him he wanted a good coat, as he was going to perform on Witton's band.
He paid witness with a £10 note.
His Worship - Have you got the note with you?
Witness - I have it at home.
His Worship - It will be necessary for you to produce it.
Witness - If you give me £10 I will.
His Worship - You most produce it at all events.
Witness - When you give me £10 I will. I don't see that you have any more right to my money than I have to yours.
His Worship (to Mr. Beddome)- Get a search-warrant made out, and detain Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee - To save you that trouble, I will go and fetch the note. I don't want my wife annoyed by sending the officers to the house.
His Worship - Well, that will do; you had better go and get it.
James Leith Barren, barman at the "Billy Barlow," stated that the male prisoner came into the bar on Tuesday morning last, about seven,
and brought a bundle of new clothing and asked to have it taken care of, as he was going to Kensington to practise in Mr. Witton's band.
While in the house he treated some men to drink, and paid witness with the one pound produced.
He asked his wife to have a glass, when, as he had never done so before, witness said,
"Why, there is a great change since last night," meaning that he had then more money about him.
He also gave witness another note to keep for him, but which was since handed over to constable Davis.
Police-constable Davis stated that while on duty in Hindley-street, on Wednesday morning,
he received instructions from Sergeant Soper to investigate a robbery that had been committed in Light-square.
He met the prosecutor in Hindley-street, and from the description he gave, knew at once that the prisoner was the man.
The prosecutor could not tell exactly where the home was, but, from his story, which it was difficult to understand, witness thought he knew it.
He took him there, accompanied by constable McLean.
When they entered, the female prisoner, in answer to witness's question, said the prosecutor had passed the night there,
and had given her a £1 note, which the prosecutor confirmed.
She said no other man had slept in the house.
Witness afterwards met the male prisoner in Hindley-street.
On their road to the house where the man was robbed, witness asked him (prisoner) where he slept last night?
He said, "In my own room," and pointed it out as they went along.
When witness returned to the house with the prisoner, he confronted him with the prosecutor, who instantly said, "That is the man who pulled me out of bed."
Witness took him into custody, and in the way to the station house took from him two £1 notes,
which he had, in a suspicious manner, folded up in his hand.
At the station-house, 30s. in silver were found upon him. From additional information, witness apprehended the female that morning (Thursday).
Mr. Nicholls cross-examined the witness as to the manner and time he cautioned the prisoner;
but it seemed he was strictly correct in not cautioning him till after he was in custody.
By Mr. Nicholls. - The prosecutor had told him an American black had dragged him out of bed.
Never in his life before saw one like the prisoner.
Mr. Lee here produced a £10 note which he had brought from home, but said that he could not swear that that was the one given to him by the prisoner,
although he thought it likely to be to. He had several others, and unless they gave him a number, he could not identify any.
His Worship told Mr. Lee be could keep the note, if he would undertake to produce it when required.
His Worship remanded the case till Monday next. Mr. Nicholls applied for bail for the female prisoner, but was refused.
ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Lee (draper, musician) Henry James Witton (bandmaster) New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)
"POLICE COURT. Thursday, April 25", South Australian (26 April 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626131
. . . Philip Lee, draper, Hindley-street . . .
the male prisoner called on Wednesday morning, just after the shop was open, and wanted a coat to perform in Mr. Witton's band, somewhere in the country . . .
James Leith Barron, barman, Light-square saw the male prisoner on Wednesday morning, about half past seven o'clock;
he left a bundle behind the bar saying he would call for it again on his return from Norwood, where he was going to join Mr. Witton's band . . .
"SUPREME COURT. Monday, May 13th, 1850", Adelaide Times (15 May 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207116058
Thomas Gardiner and Mary McEntee were indicted for stealing bank notes of the value of 44l., the property of Rhandan . . . The case which was an alleged robbery in a brothel, in Light-square, has been fully reported by us a few days since. The Jury without hesitation found both prisoners guilty. His Honor said the identity of the house in which the robbery was committed had not been proved, he was about to sentence both to ten years transportation, but in consequence of the failure alluded to, he should pass a term of seven years only. The prisoners were about leaving the dock, when his Honor discovered that by the verdict of the jury he was compelled to pass the severer sentence, which he did, at the same time telling the prisoners that he should recommend to the Lieutenant-Governor that the last three years of their sentence should be remitted.
"SUPREME COURT. Tuesday, 14th May", South Australian Register (15 May 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38446442
Thomas Gardner, a man of colour, late bill-sticker to Lazar's Theatre, and Mary McEntee a girl of ill-fame, resident in Light-square, were charged with having stolen £44 in notes and gold, the property of Rhandan, an Indian native on 24th April . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, proprietor)
GARDINER, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. (Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. GARDINER) = Joseph and Ann GARDINER
Vocalists, actors
Active Bendigo, VIC, 1858
GARDINER, William (William Irwin GARDINER; William GARDINER; W. GARDINER; also GARDNER; performed as Paddy GARDINER
Actor, comedian
Born Ireland, c. 1802 (aged "49" in 1851)
Married Sarah SHAW (? Mrs. ELSBEE) (d. VIC, 1866), by c. 1825
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 29 September 1858 (per Swiftsure, from London and Plymouth, 8 July, aged "60")
Died Melbourne, VIC, 23 July 1870, aged "74" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Gardiner+d1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-William (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Malpas in the county of Chester in the year 1826; register 1826, page 265; Cheshire West and Chester Council, EDB 141 (Box 7) Vol 7
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5134758:62257 (PAYWALL)
No. 2119 / Aug't 30th [1826] / Charlotte Anne daughter of / William Erwin & Sarah / Gardiner / Malpas / Comedian . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: According to her 1866 VIC death record, Sarah Elsbee Gardiner, aged 70, was the daughter of James Shaw and Catherine Graham; a Sarah Shaw had married Francis Elsbee, butcher, at St. Pancras Old Church, London, on 24 April 1804 [sic]; a Mr. Elsbee Shaw, comedian, from the Theatre at Bath, was performing in Wales in 1838; Charlotte Anne Gardiner, married Charles Horatio Horsman, comedian, 1848, and died England, 1878
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint John the Baptist in the city and diocese of Chester in the year 1829; register 1813-31, page 222; Cheshire West and Chester Council, P 51/2/1
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/6003167:62257 (PAYWALL)
No. 1773 / 15 March [1829] Irwin Elsbee Son of / William & Sarah / Gardiner / Foregate Street / Player . . .
England census, 30 March 1851, Christ Church, Birmingham; UK National Archives, HO107/2056/56/17
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/9168965:8860 (PAYWALL)
1 G't Charles St. / Wm. Gardiner / Head / Mar. / 49 / Comedian / [born] Ireland
Sarah / Wife / 55 [sic] / [Comedian] / [born] Middlesex London
Irwin / Son / Unmarried / 21 / [Comedian] / [born Middlesex London]
George Gardiner / Head / 25 / [Comedian] / [born Middlesex London]
Rosa / Wife / 26 / [Comedian] / [born Middlesex London]
Names and descriptions of passengers, per Swiftsure, from London, 5 July 1858, for Melbourne, 29 September 1858; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0B6F6D-F96C-11E9-AE98-BF0D61654433?image=272 (DIGITISED)
Second Cabin . . . Gardiner Will'm / 60 / Trader // Sarah / 64 / Wife // William / 6 / Son's child . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 October 1858), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7302670
ARRIVAL from DUBLIN of the Celebrated Irish Comedian, PADDY GARDNER, Who will shortly appear.
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (8 November 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154874828
Tuesday Evening, Nov. 9th, 1858. Complimentary Benefit to Mrs. ALFRED PHILLIPS.
PADDY GARDINER, The Eminent Irish Comedian,
Will make his first appearance in these Colonies in two of his celebrated Hibernian impersonations . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Elsbee Phillips (actor, step-daughter); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (10 November 1858), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154876019
. . . At the Princess's there was a full house to honor the benefit of Mrs. Alfred Phillips, who was assisted by Mr. Gardiner, of the Theatre Royal, Dublin, and several members of the Garrick Club. It is needless to say that Mr. Gardiner's impersonations of Irish character were accurate transcripts, or that his efforts to gratify the audience were in the highest degree successful . . .
"LATEST FROM VICTORIA", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (12 November 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2465088
A Mr. Paddy Gardiner had appeared for the first time before an Australian audience. This gentleman's line is the Irishman of the old school, representing a class of characters whose peculiarity consists in taking unwarrantable liberties with everybody, and making jokes and blunders which are always sure to be understood because they are venerable and well-known. Mr. Gardiner is evidently a veteran in the practice of this branch of his art: his efforts to please were completely satisfactory, and his début was decidedly successful.
"THE THEATRES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 March 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677906
At the Princess's Miss Stanley appeared in the regular drama for the first time in Melbourne . . . Mr. Gardiner, who appeared at this theatre a few months ago, on the occasion of Mrs. Phillips's benefit, is engaged to perform Irish characters. Though not brilliant, he is unquestionably amusing, and will no doubt prove a valuable addition to the company . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Stanley (actor)
"THEATRE ROYAL", The Age (14 May 1860), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154840419
A visit to the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening would have made glad the heart of the veriest misanthrope . . . and good reason had Mr. John Drew to be proud of the hearty ovation with which the crowded audience greeted his appearance . . . Of Mr. Drew's delineation of Handy Andy it is unnecessary to speak at length . . . Offing to the indisposition of Mr. Rogers, Mr. Gardiner played Squirt Egan . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Drew (actor); George Herbert Rogers (actor); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)
Inquest, William Irwin Gardiner, Melbourne, 25 July 1870; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/5E674D4A-F1BA-11E9-AE98-51C3D43F4380?image=1 (DIGITISED)
. . . that William Irwin Gardiner died on the [23rd] of July instant of fatty degeneration of the heart . . .
William Gardiner [deposed] I am a Property assistant . . . the deceased was my grandfather / his name was William Irwin Gardiner /
his age was 74 years / he was a widower and had lest one daughter in London /
he was an actor / the deceased was employed at the Princess' Theatre as check taker /
he has always been in good health / he lived alone / I have not seen him for a week . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Gardiner (grandson, son of George and Rosa Gardiner, baptised Ludlow, Shropshire, 2 July 1852, arrived with his grandparents in 1858, aged 6, as see above; d. 1935)
"Funeral Notices", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 July 1870), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5826838
THE Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM IRWIN GARDINER are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral to move from 193 Spring-street, THIS DAY, at 2 o'clock p.m.
"SUDDEN DEATHS", Weekly Times [Melbourne, VIC] (30 July 1870), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219367058
One of the pioneers of the stage in this colony passed away very suddenly on Saturday evening. Mr. William Gardner was one of the earliest actors who came to the colony, and in olden times he was a general favourite. He was the father also of Mrs. Alfred Phillips, the popular actress. Being advanced in years, he has not appeared for a length of time on the stage, but acted in the light capacity of check-taker at the Princess Theatre. On Saturday evening he went to the theatre as usual, but complained that he felt very unwell. Another check-taker, to whom he made the remark, seeing that he really looked ill, advised him to go home, but this he declined to do, and kept at the door until he suddenly fell down in a dying condition. He was immediately removed to the Hospital, but on the way he expired. Disease of the heart is supposed to be the cause of death.
"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . MRS. ALFRED PHILLIPS - PADDY GARDINER . . . No. CIII (By 'HAYSEED')", Sydney Sportsman (21 June 1905), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167208931
. . . Mrs. Alfred Phillips was the daughter of Mr. William Gardiner, a genial, genuine old gentleman, much liked by all who knew him. I have kindly memories of the old man. He was not a great actor; in fact, he had "seen his day" when he arrived in Melbourne, and I fancy that he and his dear little ladylike wife made Australia their home so as to be near the daughter of whom they were so proud. Mr. Gardiner was known in Melbourne as "Paddy Gardiner," from the fact that he chiefly played Irish characters. I have seen him in many of them, and enjoyed them. As an Irish comedian, he was the precursor of John Drew, William Hudson, William O'Neill, John Collins, etc., and was as distinct in his Irish characteristics from these as was Brooke's Hamlet from that of Walter Montgomery's. Give Mr. Gardiner an old Irish butler or serving man to depict, and you would get him to the life, such as Denis Bulgruddery in "John Bull," and you had a picture. I have seen "Paddy" Gardiner as The King in "Hamlet," and I was compelled to smile. A Danish King with a distinctly Irish brogue was certaintly a novelty [sic]. I have also seen "Paddy" Belfield, whose name was Peter [sic], also as the King, and - well the two would make a very pretty pair! However, in his day, Mr. Gardiner had been a favorite actor and a successful manager, and his recollections, if he had put them into book form, would have made a portly volume. His greatest treasure was a scrap-book of play bills dating back more than a century. I wonder what collector has now this treasure. Like his daughter, fortune had not been kind to him in his old age, but the Melbourne managers saw that he had enough to keep the wolf from the door. At his death in July, 1870, he was cheque taker at the stalls of the Princess,' and on occasion, as I handed the old gentleman my bit of pasteboard, there was always a cheery smile, a kindly word or wish, and a hope that "we" were getting on, but no word of complaint, no regrets at Fortune's want of recognition. For myself I always regarded it as a pleasure and a privilege to know him, as I had for nearly 15 years before his death. May the turf lie lightly on "poor Paddy's" grave . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed"); Francis Belfield (actor, his son was Peter)
"MUMMER MEMOIRS. IRISH COMEDIES OF THE PAST . . . (No. 194. - By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (31 January 1912), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168602961
. . . Mr. Belfield belonged to the very old school of acting, as did another Irish comedian, whose name was Gardiner. I think his name was Edward [sic], but he was generally known as Paddy Gardiner, and was the step-father of a very capable actress and authoress, Mrs. Alfred Phillips. I saw Mr. Gardiner play once Dr. O'Toole in "The Irish Tutor." He was then very old, and shortly afterwards retired from the stage. Mr. G. V. Brooke was very friendly with the old gentleman and his dainty little wife . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor)
GARDNER, John (John GARDNER; Rev. John GARDNER; also GARDINER)
Musical amateur, lecturer on music and sacred music, Presbyterian (Free Church of Scotland) cleric
Born Glasgow, Scotland, 17 April 1809; son of William GARDNER and Mary CLELLAND
Married Catherine FORREST (D. 1892), England, 12 February 1844
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 January 1850 (per Condor, from Liverpool, 17 October 1849)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 5 March 1850 (per Condor, from Melbourne, 23 February)
Died Toorak, VIC, 10 May 1899, aged "90"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gardner+1809-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1464936 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDNER-John (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"FREE CHURCH", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal [Melbourne, VIC] (26 January 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223154726
The Rev. John Gardner, who has arrived here in the Condor, with the appointment of pastor to the Free Church Adelaide, will preach in John Knox's Church, Swanston-street, to-morrow at 11 o'clock a.m. and 3 p.m.
On his departure from Britain, see also "FAREWELL DINNER", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (8 March 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625816
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (6 March 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38443348
Tuesday, March 5 . . . The ship Condor, 912 tons, Daly, master, from Liverpool 17th October, and Melbourne 23rd February. Passengers from Liverpool and Port Phillip - Rev. J. Gardner, wife, three children and servant . . .
"NORTH ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY", Adelaide Observer [SA] (17 November 1855), 4 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158100663
The first annual meeting of this Society was held on Monday evening in Lefevre-terrace Chapel, North Adelaide, when the Rev. Canon Woodcock presided . . . The Rev. J. Gardner then delivered an address, choosing for his subject "The cultivation of Sacred Music." He dwelt in a most eloquent manner on the beauty and majesty of sacred music, its importance in public worship, and its refining and soothing influence upon the mind. He traced in Christian worship in the earliest times the employment of simple strains of melody, the subsequent use of higher class music, harmonized to the most thrilling effects, and the universal use of sacred music in religious services in the present day. He quoted appropriately several poetical extracts; and, at the close of a very interesting address, urged the desirability of supporting and assisting the Society, insisting that it was an obligation on all to cultivate sacred music, as possessing and imparting impulses of the right kind, as leading to the existence of devotional feeling, and as exercising a judicious and almost irresistible influence on the human mind, and asserting that the taste created by it was a refining, a humanizing, and a civilizing influence. A vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr. Wright, was given to the lecturer by acclamation . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: North Adelaide Choral Society (organisation)
"LECTURE AT THE LADIES' INSTITUTION", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (30 November 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49296667
On Monday evening the Rev. Mr. Gardner delivered a lecture to Mrs. Bell's pupils and friends, on the cultivation of sacred music. The subject was treated in a very interesting manner, and the lecture was listened to with much attention.
"BAPTIST CHAPEL, LEFEVRE-TERRACE, NORTH ADELAIDE", Adelaide Observer (22 December 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158101316
On Monday evening a meeting was held in this chapel for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of an organ for the use of the congregation in their religious services. The Rev. J. Stonehouse occupied the chair, and the Rev. T. Gardner delivered an eloquent lecture, appropriately bearing upon the object of the meeting, on "Sacred Music." The subject was treated in the rev. gentleman's usually happy manner - so sweetly, so comprehensively, and withal so pleasingly. The illustrations given were full of beautiful musical imagery, and made their way to the interest and feeling of the audience, calling forth many a plaudit, and obtaining the deepest and most attentive hearing. The cultivation of the sacred art of music was enforced as constituting one of the most pleasing parts of religious worship, and recommended not only as a pleasure, but also a duty. Its use in the ancient Jewish worship was alluded to, and from that period to the present time the history of sacred music was traced with all its sublime effects and humanizing influences. It is impossible to give a notice of this lecture in the space at our disposal: to give detached portions, or even a description, would be to spoil one of the most beautiful addresses it was ever our fortune to listen to. At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was given to the rev. gentleman, which he briefly acknowledged. The members of the North Adelaide Choral Society (conducted by Mr. Lillywhite) gave their assistance in the performance of a few simple pieces of sacred music, this being the occasion of opening the organ, which has recently been repaired and improved. Mr. Franklin kindly presided on the occasion . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Lillywhite (conductor); Mr. Franklin (organist, otherwise unidentified)
"MOUNT BARKER MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", Adelaide Observer (15 March 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161257585
A lecture in connection with the above institution was delivered by the Rev. J. Gardner, on the evening of the 10th March. Mr. George Crutchell occupied the chair. The subject chosen was, "On the cultivation of sacred music." There were about 60 persons present, including several ladies, who all appeared much interested in the subject, and the masterly manner in which it was treated by the rev. lecturer . . .
"CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC", South Australian Register (18 January 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49745607
The North Adelaide Choral Society's first quarterly concert for the year 1856 was performed on Thursday evening, at the Lefevre-terrace Chapel. There was a tolerably good attendance . . . Mr. Lillywhite acted as conductor, and Mr. Chapman as leader. Herr Kunze presided at the piano, and Mr. Light at the harmonium. The entire orchestra consisted of between thirty and forty vocal and instrumental performers. Previous to the commencement of the concert, the Chairman of the Committee addressed the audience in a neat speech, urging on hem the claims of the Society to vocal, instrumental, and pecuniary assistance. He also paid a graceful tribute to the Rev. Mr. Gardner for his admirable lecture upon the cultivation of sacred music, recently delivered in the same chapel on the occasion of the Society's anniversary . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Chapman (leader); Carl Julius Kunze (piano); George Thomas Light (harmonium)
"LECTURE AT QUEENSTOWN", Adelaide Observer (26 July 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161260234
The Rev. Mr. Gardner delivered his promised lecture on sacred music on Friday evening, in Leslie's Schoolroom, Queenstown, to a numerous and highly respectable audience. After briefly noticing the imperfect system of music in use among the ancients, he warmly descanted on the beauties of our national melodies, and their spirit-stirring effect on the minds of the people. But his object was chiefly to show the importance of sacred music as an auxiliary to devotional worship; and he expressed great regret that so little attention was directed towards the attainment of good congregational singing. He strongly recommended the cultivation of music as an art calculated to refine and ennoble the human mind; and as illustrative of the power of song the rev. gentleman recited several pieces of poetry with admirable effect. He was listened to throughout the lecture with marked attention, and, on his concluding, was rapturously applauded . . .
'NEWS OF THE DAY", Adelaide Times (10 February 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207159221
The first concert of the Sacred Harmonic Society was given in White's Rooms yesterday evening, and was numerously and fashionably attended. His Excellency Sir [R.] G. Macdonnell (Governor-in-Chief), and Lady Macdonnell, with their usual punctuality, entered the room precisely at 8 o'clock; shortly after which the Rev. John Gardner read a long and eloquent dissertation on the nature and utility of sacred music, which he passed under review. The various objections urged to the benefits of such societies as that just called into existence; after which, the concert commenced under the able superintendence of Messrs. Daniel and Chapman . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard and Blanche Macdonnell (governor and wife); Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist, conductor); Adelaide Sacred Harmonic Society (organisation); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)
"SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY", South Australian Register (11 February 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49777534
The following is the inaugural address delivered by the Rev. J. Gardner, Vice-President of the above Society,
at the opening concert, performed on Tuesday evening last, in White's Assembly Room: -
"I have, my friends, been requested to say a few words on the present occasion,
partly by way of introducing the special business of the evening,
and partly by way of recommending this and kindred Societies to your favourable notice and to that of the inhabitants of this province generally.
The Society, through the instrumentality of which we have now been assembled,
is one established for the express purpose of mutual improvement in the art and science of sacred music;
and the concerts which from time to time shall be given are intended, not as a source of profit,
but as a means of bringing under the notice of a discerning public the progress which is being made by the members of this Society,
and of thereby influencing others to associate with them in the promotion of a cause so good, and in creating a taste for the beautiful,
the sublime, the spirit-stirring compositions of the great master minds in the musical world.
Music is one of the fine arts, and is one which, to a certain extent, all may and ought to cultivate on account of its elevating, soothing, refining, and enrapturing tendencies.
Sacred music may well be represented as a handmaid to religion, and as having a decided tendency to lead such as delight in it to set a high value on all that is lofty, pure, and attractive.
Some there may be who are opposed to Societies such as this, on the supposition or belief that sacred music is of far too heavy or sombre a character to prove a source of attraction to the many; and, as they allege, they would prefer a Society in which the songs or lays of earth were permitted to have a prominent place - songs or lays relating to war, to peace, to love, or to the many endeared and endearing scenes of domestic life. In answer to such, and in vindication of the course pursued by this Society, I would say that no one familiar with the range of song, or with the fields of poesy, could or would value lightly the songs or lays of any land, appealing, as these almost invariably do, to the better feelings of our common nature, swelling the breasts of a people with deep gushing emotions, and now causing tears of joy or of grief to trickle down the checks of such as are far advanced on the journey of life, and of such as have reached only a few of the earlier stages on that journey. The cultivation, however, of sacred music does not, and cannot, destroy the taste for song - legitimate song - nor does it in the least interfere with the province of song. The provinces of sacred music and of song are quite distinct, and yet quite harmonious. They cannot fairly or justly be represented as being in opposition the one to the other. Let both, therefore, be admired and cultivated in their respective spheres, and by such as may wish to cultivate both. Let not, however, any represent sacred music as sombre or depressing, or as only fitted to weigh down the eyelids, and steep the senses in the deep forgetfulness of sleep. It is not so when sacred music can be appreciated in a scientific way, or where it can only be relished as a combination of soft, low, loud notes, or of harmonious melodious sounds. Such is not its tendency. Sacred music may subdue, overawe, arrest the soul, the mind, the heart; but it will not either necessarily or strongly urge to deep solemnity or to sleep. Sacred music does not necessarily, or even strongly, sadden or oppress the soul; nor is a grave or sober atmosphere necessarily an unpleasant or a heavy one. The parties, therefore, to whom I now refer take a wrong view or make a wrong estimate of the nature and influence of sacred music. Besides, I would have such parties to bear in remembrance that song - legitimate song - has not unfrequently the same sweetly-subduing sweetly saddening tendency. I am never merry, said the Bard of Avon, when I hear sweet music, but the sadness in either case has in it nothing of sourness, or of gloom, or of hatred.
The Society, therefore, on whose account we have this evening assembled, have chosen, and, as I think, wisely chosen, the province of sacred music exclusively, leaving the province of song, strictly so called, untouched, but by no means condemning that province or passing censure upon such as may enter that province, and who may love to linger there, soothed by its sweet and captivating lays, as by the rippling of the stream, by the hum of the bee, or by the clashing music of the wild waterfall.
Some there are who would object to a Society such as this, or to pursuits such as those in which it is your delight to engage, on other and on far different grounds. They have, or profess to have such a reverence or veneration for the very words of the Sacred Volume, that they deem it wrong to be employing those words in rehearsals, or at concerts, or otherwise. Now, with all due deference to the feelings or to the prejudices of such, I would humbly suggest to them a consideration of the matter. Without vindicating or attempting to vindicate all that may have come forth to the world in the guise of sacred music, and without vindicating or attempting to vindicate the way in which some of the noblest passages of Scripture may have been employed, I would yet contend that sacred music, from its own nature, and especially when associated with the words of Scripture, cannot be lightly or irreverently dealt with by such as engage in using it. On the part of the singers there will be in such circumstances - I had almost said naturally - a marked gravity or solemnity, otherwise the alliance between the sentiments expressed and the parties giving expression to them would be most discordant. It would be repulsive to the eye. The alliance would be as unseemly as the aspect of mirth in the sepulchres of the dead; it would be at forbidding as the sounds of revelry in the chambers of the dying or of the dead. No singer of correct taste, or imbued with proper feeling would ever sing the words of inspiration without becoming reverence; and if not at the moment under the influence of Divine truth, the words meeting the eye, uttered by the voice, and falling in sweetest tones upon the ear, may, by a higher agency, be made to touch the heart. This may be one of the many thousand ways or counteracting evil, and of giving line upon line, and precept upon precept, here a little and there a little. This it one of the numerous ways of singing the songs of Sion in a strange land, and of associating the Word of God with the warmest, the purest, the deepest emotions of the heart. I have, therefore, very great pleasure in commending the Society, with its objects and ends, to your favourable notice, and in inviting you to partake of the feast prepared for us on this interesting occasion.
"MOUNT GAMBIER [From our Correspondent] . . . April 28, 1859", South Australian Register (5 May 1858), 3
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On Friday last the Rev. John Gardner delivered a lecture on "The Cultivation of Sacred Music," in the Court-House. My pen entirely fails to describe the pleasure the audience felt in listening to the lecture . . .
"STRATHALBYN [From our Correspondent] February 27", The South Australian Advertiser (1 March 1861), 2
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The annual meeting of the members of the Strathalbyn Institute was held on the 26th inst. . . . A public tea meeting in connection with the above was held in the Primitive Methodists' Chapel . . . At its conclusion the meeting adjourned to Mr. Gosling's Lodge-room . . . there being no other place in the town of sufficient size to hold a lecture in . . . The Rev. John Gardner then rose amidst great cheering, and addressed them upon "The cultivation of sacred music," at any time a glorious theme, and more so on an occasion like the present, when a clever and popular lecturer, whose heart is in the subject, endeavors, and with success, to explain what is and what should be the character and style of execution of sacred music, whether in family praise or congregational singing. Did your space permit the lecture is worthy of a place in your columns. My extracts from it would, however, be unworthy of such a composition. For two hours the lecturer rivetted the attention of an audience who thought the time too short and who regretted its conclusion . . .
"STRATHALBYN [From our Correspondent] . . . February 27", South Australian Register (1 March 1861), 3
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. . . The Chairman then introduced the Rev. John Gardner, of Adelaide, who, before commencing, stated that it had been his intention to deliver a lecture upon Herculaneum and Pompeii, but circumstances had prevented his preparing it at present; but having been requested to deliver a lecture at that meeting he had consented to do so, and, at the request of the Committee, would draw their attention to the subject of the cultivation of sacred music. The rev. lecturer also said, that though he had on two previous occasions lectured upon the same subject, the lecture of that evening had been entirely re-written. He then commenced his address, and for more than an hour completely enchained the attention of the audience, who repeatedly manifested their appreciation of his eloquence by their hearty applause . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (21 May 1861), 1
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ARCHER-STREET CHAPEL, NORTH ADELAIDE. - A MUSICAL TREAT. -
On Thursday, May 23rd, a LECTURE on the Cultivation of Sacred Music will be given by the Rev. J. Gardner, when the Orchestra,
consisting of about 60 persons selected from the various Choirs in Adelaide and its neighbourhood,
will illustrate the subject by Singing several fine Choruses and Anthems . . .
Mr. C. H. Compton will preside at the harmonium.
Admission free. After the lecture, a Collection will be made to defray the expense incurred by the purchase of a new harmonium for the Chapel.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Henry Compton (organist)
"NORTH ADELAIDE WESLEYAN CHAPEL", South Australian Register (24 May 1861), 2
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On Thursday evening, the 23rd instant, a lecture was delivered in the Wesleyan Chapel, Archer-street, North Adelaide, by the Rev. John Gardner, upon "The Cultivation of Sacred Music." There was a numerous attendance, the building being nearly filled. The Hon. A. Forster occupied the chair, and stated that the object of the meeting was to defray the expenses incurred by the purchase of a harmonium, amounting to between 50l. and 60l., which sum, it was hoped, would be raised that night. He had no doubt that the audience would do their duty in that respect. He referred to the humanizing effect of music, and remarked that Mr. Gardner was engaged in a noble work in endeavouring to make people fond of it. He believed that the person who was devoid of all taste for melody was destitute of those finer feelings which constituted the charm of existence. He concluded by saying that they would doubtless be instructed by the lecture, and calling upon the orchestra to sing the anthem, "Lift up your heads." The piece was very well rendered by a powerful and efficient band of singers, selected from the various choirs in and around Adelaide.
After a psalm and prayer, Mr. Gardner proceeded to deliver his lecture. In his exordium he remarked that poetry, painting, and music occupied a high place among the fine arts. Music was the first of all, and possessed a wider range of influence than any of the others; it made its appeals at once to the senses. The sweet voice or the merry laugh of the child, the song of the milkmaid while attending to her duties, the whistling of the ploughboy, the warlike strains of a military band, the song of praise in the House of God, could not fail to arrest the minds of, and awaken most pleasurable emotions in, the hearts of all. Music, apart from all written forms, existed in the paradise of nature. What soul-enchanting sounds of melody there were in the sighing of the wind, the howling of the storm, the deep prolonged noise of the thunder, the ripple of the wave, the murmuring of the stream, the bleating of the sheep, the lowing of cattle, the hum of the bee, and the song of the bird - all of which were the common property of man as man.
From the earliest ages music had been associated with religious services, and it was well that it was so, because it lent a peculiar charm to them. It was never so elevating, so graceful, or overpowering as when acting as the handmaid of the servants of Jehovah. In the cultivation of sacred music he said there must be enthusiasm, for without it no great or marked effect would ever be produced. He condemned loud and boisterous singing in places of worship, contortions of the face, and other ludicrous habits practised by many.
He next turned to a narrower sphere in which music exercised its influence - the endearing sphere of home. How pleasant it was after the trials and anxieties of business, or after an intercourse with the cares of the world, to go home and be regaled with songs familiar from one's youth. He urged the propriety and enforced the cultivation of music, as all its impulses were in the right direction. While he admitted that it was liable to be perverted, like poetry and painting, and that a knowledge of sacred music did not constitute religion, yet it was a valuable accompaniment to the reality. In no case, however, should it be confounded for the reality, nor should it be worshipped to the exclusion of higher and nobler objects.
He went on to urge its adoption as the common property of all, from the king to the meanest subject, and he predicated that great blessings would accrue therefrom. The rev. gentleman's lecture, which was frequently applauded during its delivery, was eloquent, allegorical, and highly interesting throughout. The subject was illustrated by the singing of several anthems by the choir, including 'Unto us a Son is born," "Pope's Ode," "Worthy is the Lamb," and two Scotch domestic pieces. A collection having been made in aid of the fund mentioned, the Hallelujah Chorus was sung, and the Rev. W. Butters proposed conjointly a vote of thanks to the Hon. A. Forster for presiding, to the Rev. Mr. Gardner for his valuable lecture, and to the orchestra for their efficient services. The meeting then terminated.
[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer (6 July 1861), 8
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SMITHFIELD FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The First of a Course of LECTURES will be delivered in the above Church on the 15th instant by the Rev. John Gardner, of Adelaide. Subject - "Sacred Music" . . .
"PORT ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY", South Australian Register (22 November 1861), 3
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The members of the Port Adelaide Sacred Choral Society gave their third concert on Tuesday evening, November 19, at the Congregational Chapel, Port, when almost every seat in the building was fully occupied. The chair was taken by Mr. John Hart; and on the platform were also the Rev. Messrs. Marryat, Hodge, and Gardner. The latter gentleman gave a most interesting and instructive lecture on the "Cultivation of Sacred Music," which was read with evident satisfaction, both by the audience and the members of the Society. The programme consisted of some of the most, celebrated solos, duets, trios, anthems, and choruses by Handel, Kent, King, Dixon, Harwood, and Haydn . . . The anthem from Pope's Ode, which was introduced in the course of the lecture, and Handel's chorus, "For unto us a child is born," were also deserving of special mention . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Port Adelaide Sacred Choral Society (association)
"SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE", The South Australian Advertiser (21 December 1861), 3
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The quarterly soiree in connection with the South Australian Institute came off on Friday evening at White's Assembly Room. His Excellency the Governor presided, and there was a very large attendance of subscribers . . . He would now at once call upon their friends of the choir to commence the programme. The choir was a very powerful one, comprising the following array of amateur talent: - Mr. Dawes (Leader) and Messrs. Rowe (3), Carvosso, Brenton, (2), Cornish, Fox, Allen. Farmer, Broadbent, Wayman, Wheatley, Ball, Palmer, Taylor (2), Woods, Wright, Lecorn, Scrymgour, and Goode. Mesdames Fox and Taylor, and the Misses Pretty, Broadstraw, Herbert, Lambswood, and Taylor. They now executed in a very creditable manner, Handel's magnificent chorus, "The Earth is the Lord's." This effort was loudly applauded. At its conclusion, His Excellency introduced the lecturer of the evening.
The Rev. JOHN GARDNER, who delivered his lecture upon "The Cultivation of Sacred Music." The discourse was a very lengthy and eloquent one, and embraced many able arguments in favour of the study of this particular branch of music. It was divided into four parts, between each of which the choir performed the various pieces set down in the programme. The chief points dwelt upon by the lecturer were the necessity for the study of sacred music to enable praise to be properly conducted in the churches; the power which music generally exorcised over the minds of men; the pleasure which it never failed to afford under any circumstances; and the hallowing influence which attended it when practised in domestic circles. All these points were ably dwelt upon by the reverend lecturer. He referred, also, to occasions where the use of music was, he thought, perverted; and expressed regret that it should be so. He also referred to the study of secular music, and said that, while he should never find fault with any one for pursuing that study, yet, at the same time, in the cultivating of so enobling an art, he thought that the mind should be led to soar above earthly things, and to devote some portion of its talents and ability to the praise of heaven. Many other points wore touched upon, and several very beautiful similes were made use of by the lecturer throughout. At the conclusion of the lecture a hearty round of applause was accorded.
During the progress of the lecture the following beautiful pieces were executed by the choir: - "Worthy is the Lamb" (Messiah), Handel; "Vital spark," Harwood; " For auto us a child is born" (Messiah), Handel; "Hallelujah to the Father" (Mount of Olives), Beethoven. It would, of course, be unfair to enter into a minute criticism of the performance of an amateur choir, and therefore, in one word, we may say that the efforts of the ladies and gentlemen composing it last evening were creditable in the extreme, and the audience failed not, at the conclusion of each, to evince their appreciation by the most hearty and genuine plaudits.
. . . The choir now performed the beautiful " Hallelujah Chorus," from the Messiah, which concluded the proceedings.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Daws (choir leader); Rowe brothers (vocalists); Samuel Carvosso (vocalist); Ebenezer Cornish (vocalist); Charles Scrymgour (vocalist); South Australian Institute (association)
MUSIC: Vital spark of heavenly flame (words by Alexander Pope; music by Edward Harwood)
"TOPICS OF THE WEEK", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (3 May 1862), 5
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On Wednesday evening a meeting, chiefly of children and young persons, was held at the Pirie-street Chapel in connection with the object of the deputation from the London and the Presbyterian Missionary Societies . . . Mr. Buzacott made a short but interesting speech, and was followed by the Rev. J. G. Paton, who spoke at great length, giving a deeply interesting and affecting account of the people of the group of islands where he was stationed. He exhibited a large number of native dresses, blankets made from the bark of trees, ornaments of shells, and various implements of war, spears and clubs of the most formidable appearance, bows and arrows of the most deadly nature, the arrows like some of the spears being tipped with sharpened human bones, dipped in poison . . . The large trumpet shells of the priests were also exhibited, and the Rev. John Gardner produced some discordant sounds from one of these, much to the amusement of the children. Mr. Paton related many anecdotes of the manners and customs of these horrid savages, of his hair-breadth escapes from their fury, and of his final deliverance from the Island of Tanna . . .
"DEPARTURE OF THE REV. JOHN GARDNER", The South Australian Advertiser (24 September 1868), 3
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. . . The Choir having sung "Denmark," The Rev. John Gardner was called upon to deliver his lecture. He stated that the lecture was a long one, but as on all occasions, and especially on that occasion, it was desirable to be brief, he should curtail it considerably; giving it, however, such continuity and connection as would be necessary. He then spoke of the vast importance of the cultivation of sacred music in the sanctuary; alluded to the grating and disagreeable effect which unharmonious psalmody had upon the minds of the worshippers in the sanctuary; deprecated loud, impetuous, or dramatic singing in the house of God, which he said could not be termed sacred music; advocated the cultivation of sacred music, because all its impulses tended to elevate man; and although music might sometimes be perverted, it would, he said, be as illogical as unphilosophical to argue the abuse of music against its legitimate ennobling and elevating purposes; described sacred music to be not the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ, but a most valuable auxiliary or aid to the reality, and, therefore, whilst urging them to cultivate sacred music, he warned them against accepting it as the reality; he argued the propriety of the cultivation of sacred music, because it was accompanied with the least expense, whilst it yielded a more ample return than any other enjoyment; because the capacity for playing or singing was one of the most portable gifts which could be carried about with them. On all the grounds he urged the cultivation of sacred music in the school, in the house, and in the church, and from the highest to the lowest in the land. He advocated the propriety, also, of cultivating sacred music not only as one of the most powerful auxiliaries to worship, but also as one of the most direct preparatives for engaging in the occupations and sharing in the joys of the upper sanctuary. The rev. lecturer resumed his seat amidst rounds of hearty applause. The Choir next sang the anthem "Poland" . . .
"THE REV. J. GARDNER", South Australian Register (13 October 1868), 5-6
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We noticed in our last Summary that the Rev. J. Gardner, of Chalmers Church, Adelaide, had accepted an urgent call from St. Andrew's Church, Launceston. He has since left South Australia for his new scene of labour, but before his departure various farewell services were held in the city, of which we subjoin particulars: . . .
[6]. . . On Wednesday evening, September 23, a valedictory tea meeting was given to the Rev. J. Gardner by the members of the Church and congregation worshipping in Chalmers Church, over whom he has presided as pastor for a period of nearly 19 years . . . A public meeting was afterwards held for the purpose of hearing a lecture from Mr. Gardner on the "Cultivation of Sacred Music," and presenting him with a testimonial. The proceedings were opened with singing and prayer . . . The choir having sung the anthem "Denmark," The Rev. J. Gardner delivered his lecture on "Sacred Music." It is no doubt familiar to many, and we shall therefore but briefly notice it.
He presumed that they were all of one mind as to the propriety of singing the praises of God, and as to the desirability of singing them well and in the most effective manner. Sacred music, he observed, if properly joined in, elevated and expanded the soul, and rendered the most efficient aid in bringing the worshippers under the harmonizing, sanctifying in fluences of the Gospel of Peace. After speaking of the fault in many Churches of boisterous and consequently inharmonious singing, which could not but be condemned by those who had the slightest pretension to musical knowledge or taste, he argued the propriety of enforcing the cultivation of sacred music on the ground that all its influences were in the right direction. It was essentially connected with the service of God and of the sanctuary, and led its votaries in the way of pleasantness, conducting them by higher agencies into the paths of peace. But it was not to be regarded as being anything more than a powerful auxiliary to religion. It most not, he said, be regarded as the reality to be worshipped - to be permitted to engross the mind to the exclusion of higher, nobler, and more enduring purposes.
He next argued the propriety of cultivating sacred music on the ground of its being accompanied by the least expense, while it yielded a most ample return, and was within the reach of all. He enforced its cultivation on the ground of its being most portable, for wherever those who properly understood it went they carried with them that which lent an additional charm in the hour of prosperity, which soothed the soul in the time of adversity, quickened the pulses of social enjoyment, and lightened the labours and toils of earth; and lastly, he argued the propriety of cultivating sacred music, as being not only one of the most powerful auxiliaries in the cause of religion, but as one of the greatest preparatives for their engaging in the occupation and sharing in the joys of the upper sanctuary . . .
"LECTURE ON MUSIC", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (29 April 1869), 3
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An efficient choir, composed of members of various choirs in town, in conjunction with that of St. Andrews', sung four pieces of sacred music during the course of the lecture, in illustration of the subject in hand. Miss Webster presided at the organ. The Chairman introduced the rev. lecturer.
The rev. gentleman expressed his pleasure in meeting the audience on such an occasion. He said poetry, painting, and music deservedly held high places amongst the fine arts. Of these music was one of the most ancient, and possessed higher attributes than many other arts. Persons generally might have no keen appreciation of the beauty and skill manifested in paintings, sculpture, or architecture; but it was not so with music, which appealed to all hearts. All nature, animate and inanimate, was full of music - the most attractive, winning, and soothing of which was the human voice. From a very early period music had been associated with, and lent a great charm to, religious services - indeed it was never so attractive as when used as a handmaiden in the service of God. It was, he trusted, admitted by all in that assembly that the praises of God should be sung, and well sung.
He should not enter into the question as to whether instrumental music should be employed; and on the question of singing well there could he no room for difference of opinion. The praises of God should be sung with all the heart, and mind, and soul. He (the lecturer) would have all congregations trained, so as to make congregational singing more effective, and music would thus render efficient aid in the worship of God. All must have noticed the ill effects of indifferent congregational singing. Where this was the case, we must feel as if all the elements of the sacred place were discordant. While advocating the singing of the praises of God by the congregation he would, however, distinguish between trained singing and the loud, noisy singing, accompanied by contortions of the body, staring of the eyes, &c, heard in many churches. Such singing must ascend to heaven - if it reached to heaven at all - like music made sweet - not more sweet - by distance; such music could not be called sweet. - The difference between loud, noisy singing, and trained music, was as the difference between the song of one half maddened by excitement, and the plaintive song of one whose spirit had been saddened by the world's trials. Away, then, with such singing.
The lecturer, after dwelling further on the music of the sanctuary, passed on to a consideration of sacred music as suited to the endearing scenes of home, in connection with the morning and evening offering of praise, which was, he said, finely described in the poem, "The Cotter's Saturday Night," which he would read. After reading beautiful verses the rev. lecturer continued, saying that apart from both the services of the sanctuary and home scenes, the cultivation of sacred music was calculated to foster the best feelings of the heart. There was no doubt much connected with the association of ideas in music. We were soothed by singing the ballads, sacred or secular, of our youth. He had no faith in the fabled powers of music to perform miracles; but these fables proclaimed the marvellous power exercised by music on the mind of man. The lecturer gave a beautiful illustration of this from the works of Lord Byron.
How often, too, in listening to music - especially sacred music - were persons completely drawn by it from surrounding circumstances, and had the most powerful feelings aroused in their minds. Music which could exercise such an influence must be elevating. He would argue the propriety and enforce the obligation of the cultivation of sacred music, because all its impulses were in the right direction; though of course it might be perverted. If sacred music were introduced into scenes of revelry, it would have the effect of dissolving them. Music appealed to all classes - to the aged, whose spirits were caused to vibrate on hearing old and familiar melodies of bygone days; to the young; and to the sorrowful, whose cares it soothed. Then it was an invaluable accompaniment and a powerful auxiliary, to religion. A man without a love for music was one who ought to be watched.
He would further argue and enforce the obligation of the cultivation of sacred music, on the ground of the little expense entailed by the purchase of material, which remained valuable, and yielded no ample return of subdued and hallowed pleasure; and again on account of the power all had of using it at almost any time and in any place - to break the silence of the sanctuary, to make home joyous, or to interrupt the stillness of the solitary forest. He would say, let music become the common property of all, from the king to the peasant - in the palace and in the cottage let the morning and evening song of praise be heard. Last of all, the rev. gentleman enforced the obligation of the cultivation of sacred music as one of the most powerful auxiliaries in religion, and as a means of preparing for the services of the upper sanctuary. Like most things in the world music might be abused; but its object was to be used, and there were many things in the world to call forth songs of praise. The rev. gentleman concluded his lecture, of which the above is but an outline, amidst loud applause . . .
"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 May 1899), 1
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GARDNER. - On the 10th May, at Mayfield, Toorak, the Rev. John Gardner, aged 90 years.
See also Adelaide obituary, "THE LATE REV. JOHN GARDNER", South Australian Register (11 May 1899), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54385260
GARDNER, Sara (Sarah BANNISTER; Sara BANNISTER; [1] Mrs. John GARDNER; Mrs. GARDNER; also GARDINER; [2] Mrs. John COOPER; Mrs. COOPER)
Amateur musician, soprano vocalist, pianist
Born Bedford, England, c. 1838; daughter of Thomas BANNISTER and Sarah HUMPHREYS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 16 November 1852 (per Delgany, from London, 24 July)
Arrived Castlemaine district, VIC, by 1853
Married (1) John GARDNER, VIC, 1854
Married (2) John COOPER (d. 1905), Castlemaine, VIC, 23 March 1871
Died Castlemaine, VIC, 14 May 1899, aged "61"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Sara+Bannister+Gardner+Cooper+c1838-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARDINER-Sara (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda Bannister; later Mrs. Fox; later Mrs. Hodgson (elder sister)
Documentation:
England census, 6 June 1841, St. Paul, Bedford; UK National Archives, HO107/10/8/3/14/23
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3840165:8978 (PAYWALL)
Tho's Bannister / 35 / Baker / [not born in county] [sic] // Sarah [Bannister] / 32 / [born in county]
Matilda [Bannister] / 9 // Sarah [Bannister] / 7 [both born in county]
Tho's / 5 // Louisa / 3 // Jane / 6 Mo [all born in county]
Names and descriptions of passengers per Delgany, from London, 24 July 1852, for Melbourne, 16 November 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=396 (DIGITISED)
. . . Banister Thomas / 41 [sic] / Labourer // Sarah / 31
Matilda / 13 [sic] // Sarah / 12 [sic] // Thomas / 9 // Louisa / 8 // Jane / 5 // Jno. Gleeson / [4 months.]
"THE CONCERT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (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 . . .
Concertina Solo - Grand Scena from Norma, Mr. Richardson.
Duet - Come be gay, Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Fiddes . . .
Song - Happy the maid whose heart is free, Miss Sarah Bannister . . .
PART II. Overture - Italiani in Algieri . . .
Ballad - Bonnie Dundee, Miss M. Bannister . . .
Finale - Solo, Duet, Chorus, National Anthem.
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist); Henry Richardson (concertina); Thursday concerts (series); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (7 January 1859), 5
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Theatre Royal. GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 7th, The Opera Company will give
A GRAND SACRED CONCERT Consisting of selections from the Sublime ORATORIOS OF
THE MESSIAH, CREATION, ELIJAH, And Rossini's STABAT MATER.
To give greater effect to the Magnificent Choruses of Handel and Haydn:
MISS WILLIAMS, MRS. VINCENT, MRS. GARDNER, MRS. FOX, MISS MORGAN
And Messrs. THORBURN, LOUGHNAN, HASLER, BUTTERWORTH, BANNISTER, NAYLOR, MORGAN, HODGSON, DANKS, Etc., Etc.,
MEMBERS OF THE Castlemaine Philharmonic Society, With other Ladies and Gentlemen, have kindly offered their services . . .
Musical Director - Mr. Linly Norman . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Vincent (vocalist); Matilda Fox (amateur, sister); Henry Charles Thorburn (amateur); John Darby Hasler (amateur); Benjamin Butterworth (amateur); Arthur Thomas Hodgson (amateur); William Smithers Danks (amateur); Castlemaine Philharmonic Society (association); Linly Norman, musical director of the visiting English Opera Company (troupe)
"CASTLEMAINE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Mount Alexander Mail (25 February 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199050292
Not only the musical public of Castlemaine, but all who wish to see cultivated here those arts of home, which soften and refine, have reason to be grateful to the members of this society for the occasional musical treats afforded by them . . . The concert of the Society on Wednesday Evening [23 February] was really admirable, and when we bear in mind that they had not the assistance of professionals - astonishing . . . The trio, "Breath soft ye winds," was sweetly rendered, and the duet, "The depths of the ocean," by Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Fox, received the honor of the first encore . . . In the second part, the duet, " I've wandered in dreams," by Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. Bannister, seemed to receive the palm of honor. The great feature of the evening was Locke's music from Macbeth, which was most creditably rendered, reflecting the greatest honor upon the conductor, Mr. F. Moss . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Moss (conductor); Matilda Fox (contralto vocalist)
"PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (24 December 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199607332
It is pleasing to be able to record a marked and steady improvement in the musical ability of the Philharmonic Society. A short time only has elapsed since we called the attention of the society to the fact that they provoked comparison when they attempted music requiring all talent, natural and acquired. Now, we cannot speak of their Oratorio, given on Thursday last [20 December], as an attempt, but as a performance. The desertion of some who first formed the Society, and the want of "fashionable" patronage does not seem to have affected the zeal of the members, and they have gone on under the guidance of a most efficient Conductor - Mr. Moss - each concert being an improvement on the preceding one, until we now admit they are capable of affording their fellow citizens a highly pleasing and intellectual entertainment. Mr. Linden and Mr. Howson (leader) proved themselves to be valuable acquisitions among the instrumentalists, but would recommend the gentlemen who undertook the bass and flute parts, to be more obedient to the magic wand of their conductor . . . It might be distasteful to the lady members of the society, to have their names put forward, yet we cannot pass over without comment, the pleasing manner in which Mrs. Gardner sang "Thou did'st not leave." Clearly and sweetly each note was given, and the applause which followed almost demanded an encore . . . and we hope very soon to hear that the Philharmonic Society will repeat their performance of the "Messiah" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Otto Linden (pianist); Henry Howson (violin, leader)
"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 [2 May] was so well attended that the Theatre was comfortably filled . . . Mesdames Fox and Gardiner followed with the lively duet, "Let Music and Song," and well merited the applause they received . . . The solo "O Had I Jubal's lyre," was very neatly sung by Mrs. Gardiner, and the duet, "Come ever Smiling Liberty," by the same lady, and Mrs. Fox, was repeated at the desire of the audience . . . Kent's fine quartette, "Thine, O Lord," for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, was warmly welcomed, and the unaccompanied trio from Elijah, by Mesdames Fatherly, Gardiner, and Fox, was so much appreciated that but for the lateness of the hour it would undoubted have gained an unanimous da capo . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Fatherley (vocalist)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (1 June 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197309478
The new invention of paying a parting compliment by way of entertainment composed of music and readings was put upon its trial under extremely unpropitious circumstances last night, at the Mechanics' Institute . . . Rain . . . fell without intermission . . . The musical portion of the programme was supported by Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs. Gardner, Miss Beddoe, Miss Howson, Messrs. Huenerbien, Hasler, Hodgson, Nash, Coldrey, and Irwin . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda Hodgson (sister, formerly Mrs. Fox); Ida Howson (vocalist); August Christian Huenerbein (musician)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (11 March 1870), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198851442
The programme for the entertainment to take place at the Five Flags, Campbell's Creek, on Monday next, contains the names of Mesdames Hodgson and Gardner, Messrs. Hodgson, Hasler, Huenerbein, Bannister, Weippert . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Francis Weippert (musician)
"MARRIAGE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 March 1871), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5844893
COOPER - BANNISTER. - On the 23rd inst., by the Rev. A. Robertson, John, second son of the late Mr. James Cooper, Glasgow, Scotland, to Sara, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Bannister, late of Bedford.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Cooper (d. 1905) was the widower of Sara's younger sister, Louisa;
see "DEATH", Mount Alexander Mail (10 September 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197315452
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (8 September 1888), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198505273
Two of the oldest publicans in Castlemaine are retiring from business in order that they may enjoy the repose they are so well entitled to. Mrs. Bannister, of the Bedford Hotel, had for more than a couple of years to depute the charge of the business to Mrs. Cooper, who leaves the house with her mother. The successor is Mr. Young, who leaves the Crown Hotel, that is to be occupied by Mr. Stephens, from Taradale. Mr. Norval Edwards, of the Mount Alexander Hotel, also retires to enjoy the fruits of his labour . . .
"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (16 May 1899), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9506521
COOPER. - On Sunday, the 14th May, at 11 p.m., Sara, beloved wife of John Cooper, Castlemaine. Deeply regretted.
"Death of a Very Old Resident", Mount Alexander Mail (16 May 1899), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201364443
In the death of Mrs. John Cooper, notified in our yesterday's issue, one of the few remaining links connecting the old Forest Creek days with the present time has been severed. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bannister (the parents of Mrs. Cooper), with a young family of two boys and three girls, first camped, in 1852, on Adelaide Hill, Forest Creek, subsequently removing to the then newly-formed township of Castlemaine, on what is now known as Circular Road. The trials and hardships then undergone by the early pioneers, whose English up-bringing was so different, can hardly be understood by the present generation. Mrs. Cooper's family were talented amateur musicians. In the palmy days of the old Philharmonic Society Mr. Bannister and his two gifted daughters (contralto and soprano) were indispensable adjuncts. Mrs. Cooper's full soprano voice in all the chief solo parts of the oratorios and masses of the old masters in composition was eagerly waited for, and listened to in the periodical concerts of the Society. Her social duties as a mother and the tender care with which three generations of young people were brought up and launched into the stream of life reflects the brightest lustre on her possible, as a loving woman, only understood by those more intimately associated with her. The funeral - strictly private - takes place this morning.
GARLAND, James Joseph (James Joseph GARLAND; James GARLAND)
Amateur musician, vocalist
Born Sydney, NSW, 7 May 1844; baptised St. Philip's, Sydney, 9 June 1844; son of William GARLAND (1817-1856) and Sarah WILLIAMS (1819-1857)
Married Martha HILL (1841-1920), St. John's, Parramatta, NSW, 1866
Died Parramatta, NSW, 26 July 1903, aged "59"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Joseph+Garland+1844-1903 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARLAND-James-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms, St. Philip's, Sydney, 1844; Australia, births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/698077:9776
9 June 1844 / born 7 May 1844 / James Joseph son of / William and Sarah / Garland
"DEATHS", The Australian Star [Sydney, NSW] (27 July 1903), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228625496
GARLAND. - July 26, 1903, at his late residence, Pennant-street, Parramatta, James Joseph Garland, aged 59 years. His end was peace.
"Personal", The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate [Parramatta, NSW] (8 August 1903), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article85685022
It may not be generally known that when the late Mr. James Garland was 22 years of age,
two Parramatta men offered to defray the expenses of his trip to the old country and two years' tuition and voice cultivation under the best masters.
The actual offer was £300, to be placed to Mr. Garland's credit to cover two years' study.
A less independent man than the "old fellow" (as his close friends loved to call him) would have jumped at that offer.
There was always a rugged independence about "Jim," and he always tried to instil the same grand spirit into his children.
His advice to his son George was characteristic of the man.
"Stick to your forge, George, my boy, and earn the bit you eat. If you don't earn bread and meat, you must eat bread and butter;
if you don't earn bread and butter, you must put up with bread and water.
Whatever you do, George, keep your independence, so that you can look the whole world in the face" . . .
Mrs. E. J. Ward writes to us from Blackheath on August 1: -
"Possibly it may interest your readers to know a little of the early life of my dear and only brother (Mr. James Garland).
He was born in George-street, Sydney, where his father kept a horse-shoeing and veterinary establishment.
Both his father and mother (William and Sarah Garland) were natives of Parramatta, but lived in Sydney until the time of their death.
Probably some of your oldest residents may remember his father's funeral, which took place in Parramatta, 47 years ago.
The immense cortege, coming all the way from Sydney by road, was met at the toll-bar by large numbers of the townspeople.
His mother also died within the year, and my brother is buried with them in the family burying place in St. John's church-yard.
Mr. Garland was educated at Mr. Alfred Cane's Grammar School at the back of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney,
and his first elementary lessons in singing were received at the Sydney School of Arts.
He was always fond of music, and I remember him rushing home breathless to tell us when he first learnt, "Hark, hark, the lark of heaven's gate sings."
At his parents' death, the business in George-street (which was one of the best of its kind) was left in the hands of trustees for the benefit of the family until my brother was old enough to take the management.
Unfortunately, this was not carried out, for the business was sold and my brother went to Parramatta, where he stayed for some time with his uncle (the late Mr. Jas. Folkes).
Afterwards, he entered the employ of Mr. W. Byrnes.
On leaving there he opened business for himself in Church-street, near the bridge, and afterwards removed to Pennant-street.
He was ever fond of a joke, and even at the last, when leaving him on the Thursday, I said, "You see, Jim, I did stay all night."
He replied, though with much difficulty, "Don't be surprised if you see me up at Blackheath again before long" - which were his last words to me.
He had been staying here for a few weeks before Easter, and also stayed a month at Orange;
but, alas, it was too late, for the mountain air to benefit him.
He is now, we trust, enjoying the air of a far more beautiful country than any on this earth,
for he died fully trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ as his own personal Saviour."
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Mason Cane (schoolmaster); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney institution)
GARMONE, Felix (Felix GARMONE; Felix GERMONE; Felix GERMAN; F. GARMONE; F. GERMONE)
Musician, vocalist, minstrel serenader
Active NSW, 1855-56; 1860; NZ, 1863-64
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Felix+Garmone+c1855-64 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARMONE-Felix (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"HALL THE WIZARD, AND THE SERENADERS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (24 November 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article709064
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Mr. Hall, at Mr. Hammond's, Fitzroy Hotel, West Maitland, went through a number of tricks to the satisfaction and amusement of numerous audiences. The second part of the performances consisted of songs and duetts by Messrs. Brenni and Felix Garmone, the Ethiopian serenaders. Miss Lucy Long and the Railway Galop were loudly applauded. We understand their last performance will be given at Mr. Hammond's this evening.
ASSOCIATIONS: J. P. Hall (magician); J. W. Brenni (serenader)
[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 November 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article709075
MR. HALL, WIZARD, and Messrs. BRENNI and FELIX GARMONE,
the SABLE BROTHERS, the only true representatives of Negro Life and Character,
at Mr. Hammond's, SATURDAY; at Singleton, MONDAY and TUESDAY; at Muswell Brook, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. See small bills.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sable Brethren (troupe, 1855-56)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 February 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12975064
MALCOM'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, York street -
Immense Attraction. - Engagement of the renowned SABLE BRETHREN.
Messrs. D. Brenni, F. Harrington, and Felix Garmone. MONDAY EVENING. February 4, 1856.
Programme I. Winchester Quick Step, Band; Glee - "The Wild Racoon track," Company; Burlesque - "Away she went," D. Brenni;
Refrain - "Oh, Boys, carry me along," F. Germone;
Ballad - "Nancy Till," F. Harrington; Song - "The Blue-dress'd Gal," D. Brenni;
Song, "I seed her at de Winder," F. Garmone;
Medley and chorus - "I wish I was in ole Virginny," F. Harrington.
Medley dance, by Miss Melville.
Programme II. Banjo solo - "Bells with new variations," D. Brenni; Chorus "Jump into my Canoe," Company; Song - "Camptown Races," D. Brenni;
Ballad - "Mary May," F. Garmone; Extravaganza - "Get up in de Morning," F. Harrington.
To wind up with the original burlesque of THE HAUNTED HOUSE; or, Half an Hour with the Invisible Spirits.
Dress circle, 3s; side boxes, 2s.; pit, 1s. To commence at 8 o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Harrington (serenader); Louisa Melville (dancer, usually correctly "Mrs.", as see immediately below); Malcom's Amphitheatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (5 February 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60173331
MALCOM'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. -
THIS EVENING, Tuesday, February 6th, the performances will commence with EQUESTRIAN FEATS;
after, which THE SABLE BRETHREN, who will appear in their original costume, and sing some of their melodies, choruses, duets, &c.
PROGRAMME. Winchester Quick Step - Band.
Glee - "The Wild Raccoon Track." (Original) - Company
Burlesque - "Away she went." - D. Brenni
Refrain - " Oh! Boys, carry me along." - F. Germone
Ballad - "Nancy Till." - F. Harrington
Song - "The Blue Dress'd Gal." - D. Brenni
Song - "I seed her at the Winder" (first time) - F. Germone
Medley and Chorus - "I wish I was in Ole Virginny." - F. Harrington.
MEDLEY DANCE, BY MRS. MELVILLE.
To wind-up with the original Burlesque THE HAUNTED HOUSE . . .
[Advertisement], Empire (14 February 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60173740
MALCOM'S AUSTRALIAN AMPHITHEATRE. - For the BENEFIT of the SABLE BRETHREN,
THIS (Thursday) EVENING the performance will commence with Feats of Equestrianism by Mr. Melville;
to be followed by the performances of the SABLE BRETHREN, who will introduce some of their favourite songs and choruses.
The whole to conclude with the Laughable extravaganza of JACK ROBINSON AND HIS MONKEY.
Characters by F. Harrington, F. Germone, and D. Brenni. J. MALCOM, Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Melville (equestrian); John Malcom (proprietor)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 August 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12986292
OUR LYCEUM THEATRE, under the management of Messrs. Craven and Stephens. -
UNCLE TOM'S CABIN TO-NIGHT. Miss A. M. QUINN, Mr. J. H. VINSON,
and the whole of the powerful company with numerous auxiliaries.
On MONDAY, August 25th, the performances will commence with (first time)
an entirely new dramatic story (founded on Mrs. H. B. Stowe's popular work),
and written expressly for Miss A. M. Quinn, with new plot, scenes, situations, and characters
by Frank Fowler, Esq., Member of the Literary Institute of the British Empire, &c, of
EVA, or LEAVES FROM UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.
The overture and entire music composed and arranged by M. Winterbottom;
the new and appropriate scenery painted by Mr. Guy; the panorama of New Orleans by Mr. Thomas;
the [REDACTED] dances and serenades by the Ethiopian Minstrels engaged expressly to give effect to the delineation of slave life!
Leaf I - Kentucky. George Harris (a Creole slave), Mr. H. T. Craven; Drover John (a Kentuckian),
Mr. Lambert; Uncle Tom, Mr. J. H. Vinson; Sam (a persistent [REDACTED]), Mr. W. H. Stephens; Squibby, Mr. Reading;
Sambo, Mr. German; Bingy, Mr. Brenny. Selby's house and plantation.
In the course of the piece - Chorus - "I'll throw myself away," Messrs. Brenny, Reading, German, &c.
Apartment in Mrs. Selby's house. Interior of Uncle Tom's cabin.
Another part of Selby's plantation. Barroom of a Kentucky tavern. Rocky pass and wood. The escape.
Leaf II - The Mississippi river. Penetrate Partyside, Mr. W. H. Stephens; Eva, Miss A. M. Quinn.
Saloon dock of Mississippi steamer. Deck of steamer, and grand panoramic view of Mississippi river. (Thomas.)
Chorus - "Mississippi am a berry fine boat," with banjo and tamborine accompaniment, Messrs. Brenny, Reading, and Felix German.
Deck of steamer, and panoramic view of New Orleans. (Thomas.) Chorus - "Boatman's Chaunt," Messrs. Brenny, Reading, and German.
Leaf III - New Orleans. Topsy, Mrs. H. T. Craven. Drawing-room in St. Clair's mansion - Aunt Vermont's bedchamber - Garden at St. Claire - St. Claire's death chamber.
Leaf IV - New Orleans and its vicinity. Simon Legree (a slave owner), Mr. Drummond (from Theatre
Royal, Melbourne, his first appearance). Sale room of a slave warehouse - Chorus, "Old Folks at Home."
Scene 2. Apartment at St. Clair's - Court-yard and exterior of Simon Degree's house, with whippingpost -
Apartment at St. Clair's - Fall of the last leaf - Chamber and death-bed of Eva! . . .
ASSOCIATIONS:
Henry Thornton Craven (actor, manager);
William Henry Stephens (actor, manager);
Anna Maria Quinn (actor);
James Hetters Vinson (actor);
Frank Fowler (playwright);
James Waln Guy (scenic artist);
Edmund Thomas (scenic artist);
James W. Reading (minstrel serenader);
Lyceum Theatre (Sydney venue);
and see also [Advertisement], Empire (25 August 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64975151
"OUR LYCEUM", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (30 August 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115559507
A new dramatic story entitled "Eva," founded on Uncle Tom's Cabin - from the brilliant pen of Mr. Frank Fowler - was produced at this house on Monday, and has continued every evening during the week with the most complete success . . . The overture and music by Mr. Winterbottom, the stage scenery by Mr. Guy, the panorama of New Orleans by Mr. Thomas, the wardrobe by Miss Franks, the [REDACTED] dances and serenades by the "Ethiopian Minstrels," Messrs. Brenny, Reading, German, &c., do the Management great credit, and added not a little to the effective production of a piece, which maybe pronounced as one of the most successful that has been brought out in these colonies. At the conclusion of the performance on Monday evening, the Author was loudly called for, and bowed his thanks before the curtain, amidst enthusiastic cheering . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (composer, arranger, musical director)
[Advertisement], Goulburn Herald [NSW] (7 July 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103400179
OUR OWN MINSTRELS,
Messrs. PORTER, SILVAIN, STEVENSON, and GERMONE,
WILL shortly visit Collector, Bungendore, Queanbeyan, Cooma, Bombala, Nimitybelle, &
en route to the Snowy River, at which place they are about to erect a theatre,
and manage the professional department of the same for Mr. Sanders.
ASSOCIATIONS: Our Own Minstrels (new company); William Alonzo Porter (minstrel); Frederick George Silvain (minstrel)
"OUR OWN MINSTRELS", Twofold Bay and Maneroo Telegraph (7 September 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106755201
This company have been giving a series of Ethiopean Entertainments during the week in the Court-house. On Monday evening the house was not so good as we expected, but on Wednesday night it was filled to excess, rendering the temperature of the room anything but pleasant. The performance commenced with "Dinah's Wedding" by the company, followed by "Massa's in the Cold Ground," by Mr. Porter. The plaintive little melody, never fails to enlist the sympathies of an audience, and on this occasion it had the usual effect. The two songs that most affected the audience in the first part, were "The Lost Child," by Porter, and "Kiss me quick and go," by Germone. The concerted part of the former is beautifully arranged, and with the accompaniment of the Piano Melodian, is decidedly affecting, and at its conclusion called forth a burst of well-merited applause. "Kiss me quick and go," was well sung by Germone, and is, in our opinion, decidedly the best comic song in their programme. In the second part the entertainment was kept up by numerous variations. The ballads "Ever of Thee," by Germone; "Do they miss me at Home," by Porter, and the duet of "Starboard Watch," by Porter and Germone, being amongst the best introduced. The Clog Hornpipe, by Silvain is undoubtedly an extraordinary performance, and the truthfulness with which he adheres to time is astonishing. It was loudly encored. The rustic piano is certainly a novel kind of instrument, being simply constructed out of a few pieces of pine stick. Mr. Porter performed several admirable tunes on this rude instrument with a perfection of execution that called forth an encore. An amusing comic duet took place between Messrs. Porter and Germone, and then, "Miss Lucy Long" (Silvain) was introduced. The make-up was excellent, the dressing good, in fact, Silvain's rendering of the negro coquette is perfection. Her flirtation with the stranger (Porter) to the evident annoyance of the accepted lover, (Germone) and the humiliation of the latter when she makes her exit with the other, was admirable. It was loudly encored, and Mr. Stint in on coming forward danced the Highland Fling. The great feature in the performance of Our Own Minstrels is, their untiring efforts to please; and as they play again on this and to-morrow night, we hope they will meet that patronage they merit. On Wednesday night some evil disposed, cowardly, and dastardly person, maliciously cut the flag belonging to these minstrels in several places. It is a pity the scoundrel was not caught in the act.
"OUR OWN MINSTRELS", Twofold Bay Telegraph [NSW] (30 October 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106755431
Messrs. Porter, Silvain, and Fisher, popularly known in this district as "Our own Minstrels" are about to leave this port for Launceston, on a tour through Tasmania, and probably will not be able to return before January next . . . A number of gentlemen residing in Eden gave them a complimentary entertainment last Evening.
[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [TAS] (8 November 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39002869
OUR OWN MINSTRELS. MESSRS. W. A. PORTER, F. G. SILVAIN, AND F. GERMONE
Have arrived, and will give a SERIES OF CONCERTS AT THE CORNWALL ROOMS,
Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 12TH, 1860,
Consisting of Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, Burlesques, Dances, Instrumental Solos, &c., &c. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Cornwall Assembly Rooms (Launceston venue)
"TOWN TALK AND TABLE CHAT", The Cornwall Chronicle (14 November 1860), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65990716
"Our Own Minstrels" met with a most enthusiastic reception on their first appearance in Launceston at the Cornwall Assembly Rooms on Monday evening last. There was a very numerous attendance on the occasion, and the Minstrels acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of their auditory. The commicalities of "Brodder Bones" produced roars of laughter, which were only checked by the grave and solemn airs assumed by Messieurs "Flutina" and "Banjo." "Miss Lucy Lond" did in reality, "dance to the music," and her (or his) terpsichorean feats elicited unbounded applause. The Shakesperian readings were a novelty in their way - and the rendering of "Woman's Rights" by the old dame, with the tin coal scuttle bonnet on, approximated to perfection. Altogether the performance was decidedly successful. The "Minstrels" hold a second entertainment this evening, with an entire change of programme, when, doubtless, they will receive the extensive patronage their ability entitles them to. The Company is really worthy of encouragement. The good folks of Deloraine will have an opportunity of hearing these really clever artistes on Saturday evening next, and we heartily commend them to their patronage.
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (1 December 1860), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65990812
PRINCESS THEATRE, LONGFORD. OUR OWN MINSTRELS.
MESSRS. W. A. PORTER, F. G. SILVAIN, V. F. GERMONE
. . . MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 3, 1860 . . .
New Zealand (1863-64):
[Advertisement], Lake Wakatip Mail [Queenstown, NZ] (9 May 1863), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LWM18630509.2.2.4
Queenstown Advertisements, ROYAL HOTEL THEATRE. OUR OWN MINSTEELS.
MESSRS. W. A. PORTER, J. HUNTER, R. HERZ, and F. GERMONE WILL GIVE ONE OF THEIR Inimitable Entertainments,
COMMENCING ON Saturday Evening, May 9, Introducing a Variety of their most pleasing Songs, Duets, Trios, Choruses, Burlesques, &c. . . .
[News], Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, NZ] (21 September 1863), 4
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18630921.2.9
The most marked success attended an evening entertainment held at the Commercial Hotel Laurence, got up by the school committee of management in aid of their fund, in which Mr. Harry Jackson lent his valuable services for the occasion. He gave selections from Lord Dundreary, and also sang several songs with his usual skill and ability. Messrs. Germone, Porter, Chalmers, and Wilson also assisted, and are entitled to the best thanks of the committee.
ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Jackson (comedian)
[Advertisement], Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, NZ] (30 September 1863), 6
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18630930.2.28.4
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PORT CHALMERS . . .
HARRY JACKSON, The Great Comedian and Burlesque Singer, from the principle Theatres in Australia . . .
supported by MR. W. PORTER, Late of the Backus Troupe, and formerly of the original Christy's Minstrels, New York.
MR. W. GERMON [sic], The Celebrated Tambourinst and Ethiopian Deliniator.
Also, MR. E. SALAMON, The ne plus ultra of Pianists . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Jackson (comedian); Edward Salamon (pianist)
[Advertisement], Lake Wakatip Mail [Queenstown, NZ] (13 January 1864), 7
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LWM18640113.2.13.2
PORTER'S MINSTRELS - MESSRS. W. A. PORTER, F. GERMON, G. ROBINSON, AND A. WRIGHT,
Will Perform at ALBERT'S FRANKTON HOTEL, DURING THE NIGHTS of the RACES,
THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, January 14th, 15th and 16th . . .
DISAMBIGUATION: [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 August 1850), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12920048
ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS.
MESSRS. PELL, HANWOOD, GERMAN, and WHITE, beg respectfully to acquaint the gentry and inhabitants of Sydney
that they have arrived here via New Bedford, and purpose giving a series of these popular and fashionable entertainments,
the first of which will take place at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday, August 7th . . .
The unidentified members of this troupe adopted as pseudonyms surnames of a famous American troupe that toured Britain in the latter 1840s, which included a Francis Germon; for more on this see Ethiopian Serenaders 1850
GARRETT, Thomas (Thomas GARRETT; T. GARRETT)
Newspaper proprietor, journalist, politician, book and musicseller
Born Liverpool, England, 14 July 1830 (not 15 as in ADB); baptised Brunswick chapel (Wesleyan), 22 August 1830; son of John GARRETT (1805-1885) and Sarah STAFFORD (1803-1881)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 November 1840 (per Argyleshire, aged "10")
Married (1) Mary Ann CREAGAN, 30 September 1856
Died Newtown, NSW, 25 November 1891
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http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1463495 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GARRETT-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong, NSW] (9 December 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article136440339
Musical Preceptors.
THE UNDERSIGNED have on hand, just received, and for Sale at the annexed prices, the following Preceptors and Tutors: -
Jousse's Pianoforte Tutor, revised and modernized, price 3s 6d.
Czerney's [Czerny's] 101 Elementary Exercises for the Piano forte, 3s 6d.
Navidson's [Davidson's] Concertina Tutor, the airs figured by J. Symonds, 3s 6d.
Spohr's Violin Preceptor, containing above one hundred Modern and Popular airs, in addition to the Lessons and Duets contained in the Original, 3s.
Cornopean and Sax-horn Preceptor, translated chiefly from the Great Work of M. Forrestier and containing every instruction requisite to a complete mastery of those popular instruments,
besides the general rules and principles of Music, 3s.
Nicholson's Flute Preceptor, containing every information - with examples - necessary for obtaining a full knowledge of this beautiful instrument, 3s.
J. and T. GARRETT.
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Garrett was in business partnership with his father John; Geogre Henry Davidson (English music publisher)
[Advertisement], Illawarra Mercury (2 March 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132228296
MUSIC FOR THE MILLION. DAVIDSON'S MUSICAL MIRACLES.
JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale at the MERCURY BOOK MART: -
250 IRISH MELODIES, adapted for Violin, Flute, Accordian, or and Treble Instrument.
250 WELSH AIRS, ditto, ditto, ditto.
200 PSALMS. HYMNS, & SACRED PIECES, ditto, ditto, ditto.
84 DUETS, ditto, ditto, ditto.
100 VOLUNTARIES, PRELUDES, INTERLUDES, AND FUGUES, by Rink, Mozart, Beethoven, &c., for the ORGAN or HARMONIUM.
150 PSALMS AND HYMNS, Music and Words, arranged in Short Score, for four Voices, and adapted for the HARMONIUM or ORGAN.
150 POPULAR SONGS, Music abd Words.
120 OF TOM MOORE'S IRISH SONGS, Music and Words.
120 COMIC SONGS, Music and Words.
100 SONGS BY HENRY RUSSELL, Music and Words.
120 NEGRO SONGS, Music and Words.
100 WAR SONGS and PEACEFUL DITTIES by CHARLES DIBDIN, Music and Words.
Any of the above 2s. Each; By Post, for 2s. 4d., in Stamps.
PIANOFORTE INSTRUCTORS, (Jouze's and Czerny's), 4s.
FLUTE DITTO, (Nicholson's and Mitchison's), 2s. and 3s. 6d.
WEST'S SINGING PRECEPTOR, 3s. 6d.
ACCORDIAN and FLUTINA INSTRUCTOR, with Tunes (Coule's) 3s.; sixpence added if sent by post.
J. & T. GARRETT, Mercury Book Mart, Wollongong.
MUSIC:
84 duets for treble instruments (Davidson);
on 100 voluntaries, preludes, interludes, and fugues,
see "NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS", The literary gazette [London, England] (20 November 1858), 668
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=PqlGAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA668 (DIGITISED)
GASKARTH, Alexander Adolphus (Alexander Adolphus GASKARTH; A. A. GASKARTH; A. GASKARTH; "Old GAS")
Musician, violinist, violin player, composer, music teacher, entertainer, delineator, amateur actor, decorator, caterer
Born Holborn, London, 13 July 1826; son of Joseph GASKARTH and Harriet WATCHORN
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 6 January 1843 (per Tasmania, from London, 9 September)
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1851 or earlier
Arrived Brisbane, NSW (QLD), 12 September 1858 (per Clarence, from Sydney, 1 September)
Died Bundaberg, QLD, 6 August 1886, aged "60"
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Documentation:
Births at the Endell Street, Lying-in Hospital, Holborn; register, 1819-68; UK National Archives, RG8/61
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0152062-00055 (PAYWALL)
[No.] 35733 / [admission] Harriet Gasgarth wife of Joseph / Green Grocer / 35 / St. Pancras / [due] Mid June / [came in] 13 July / [delivered] 13 July / Boy / [baptised] 20 July Adolphus / [recommenders] Adolphus, John [i.e. John Adolphus]
England census, 1841, Lambeth church, Lambeth; UN National Archives, HO 107 / 1057 /1
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/SRYHO107_1055_1057-0542 (PAYWALL)
Durham Place / Harriet Gaskarth / 49 / Licensed Victualler / [Born in Surry?] N[o]
Harriet [Gaskarth] / 27 // Julia Gaskarth / 20 / Adolphus [Gaskarth] 13 / John [Gaskarth] 10 . .
"SHIP NEWS", Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (10 January 1843), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8753253
JAN. 6. - Arrived the barque Tasmania, Jamison master, from London 9th Sept., with a general cargo. Passengers . . . Mr. Wainwright, Mr. Wainwright, jun., Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. Gaskarth.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (19 November 1851), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12932172
269, PITT-STREET. A. GASKARTH,
begs to inform the public of Sydney and its vicinity, that he has taken the Shop in Pitt street,
adjoining Mr. Morgan's, the Chemist, and which, he intends opening on
SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., with a choice assortment of GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS,
which he has made up his mind to sell at the smallest possible profit.
Parties favouring him with a call may depend upon meeting with civility and attention;
and, as he intends selling for cash only, the lowest price will be marked upon all the goods,
and from which rule no deviation will be made.
Entrance register, Australia Lodge, Sydney, NSW, 1855; United Grand Lodge of England; Museum of Freemasonry
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[1855] Sept. 25 / Gaskarth Alexander A. / 26 / [Sydney] / Draper . . .
"SHIPPING NEWS. ARRIVAL [Brisbane]", The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser [QLD] (16 September 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75525026
September 12 - Clarence, steamer, 406 tons, Captain Bell, from Sydney, the 1st September, and Newcastle the 9th. Passengers - . . . Master Albert Wilson, Mr. Gaskarth, and 20 in the steerage.
"CONCERT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Moreton Bay Courier [Brisbane, QLD] (4 June 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3717129
The Choral Society gave a second concert on Thursday evening. The attendance was not large, but sufficient to assure the performers of the interest taken in their progress . . . Mr. Gaskarth on the violin, Mr. Younger on the melodia, and Mr. Willams with the flute, produced quite an effect. The melody of these three instruments gave great pleasure, and ensured a hearty encore. These three performers varied their music and accompaniments for the pleasure of the listeners. Mr. Gaskarth, displayed a perfect acquaintance with the powers of his violin, which is certainly very unique and beautiful, being, we understand, one made after his own taste. The violin, which emitted the sweet sounds, is the smallest in bulk we have ever seen, and is a great improvement on the old fashioned shaped violins. Mr. Younger and Mr. Gaskarth, being in the habit of practising together, displayed an efficiency we were scarcely prepared for, and which agreeably surprised us . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lawrence Dawkins Younger (amateur); Brisbane Choral Society (association)
"BRISBANE [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] Saturday evening, June 4th", The North Australian (7 June 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77426589
The Choral Society gave their second concert on Thursday evening last, and charged everybody 2s. 6d. per head for admission. The performances were but a reproduction of those on the first occasion, save the excellent treat afforded by the violin of Mr. Gaskarth, the melodia of Mr. Younger, and the flute of Mr. Williams. The short notice given, the "great fact" of the charge for admission, and the confoundedly dark night, altogether caused the attendance of but a small audience. However, I don't think the chorals are a whit discouraged.
"CONCERT", The Moreton Bay Courier (3 December 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3718816
The concert given by the Choral Society on Thursday evening last was very successful as far aa regarded the character of the performances, but the number of auditors assembled was not quite so large as we could wish to have seen. The glees were excellently rendered, more especially the "Indian Drum," and "Ye Gentlemen of England," both of which were favored with an encore. A like compliment was also deservedly given to the instrumental performances of Mr. Diggles and Mr. Gaskarth on the harmonium and violin, and the latter gentleman and Mr. L. Younger on the violin and melodÃa. We venture to suggest that more frequent concerts, and a lower charge for admission, would prove beneficial to the funds of the society, and tend to make it more popular oven than it already is.
"MUSIC. MARYANN TO BLANCHE", The Moreton Bay Courier (3 August 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3721711
. . . Did you ever hear Piccolomini play his whistle, or Gaskarth that little duck of a violin, or Younger his melodia, or Williams the flute? . . .
"CONCERT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Moreton Bay Courier (27 August 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3726481
The Choral Society gave a concert of sacred music in the School of Arts on Thursday night. The selections were from eminent masters and vocal and instrumental powers were combined. The attendance was large. Mr. Diggles presided at the harmonium, and there was a large company of lady singers. We need not particularize, as the advertisement gave the names of the selections. Mr. Gavin, on the flute, met with an encore in "He was despised and rejected of men," and the same appreciation was awarded to Mr. Gaskarth for his rendering on the violin "I know that my Redeemer liveth." The Hallelujah chorus was given in proper time . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Gavin (flute)
"ST. STEPHEN'S SABBATH SCHOOLS", Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (18 April 1862), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125596795
The second half-yearly soiree was given by the teachers to the children attending this school on Tuesday evening, at the Hall of the School of Arts. Including the children, there must have been considerably more than six hundred persons present - it was undoubtedly the largest and most crowded assembly that ever took place in Queensland . . . Mr. Younger, of Brisbane, and Messrs. Gaskarth, Parkes, and Wood, gave several pleasing selections of vocal and instrumental music during the evening . . .
Entrance register, Pioneer Lodge, Gympie, QLD, 1869; United Grand Lodge of England; Museum of Freemasonry
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[1869, June] 22 / Gaskarth / Alexander Adolphus / 35 [sic] / Gympie / Secretary Enterprise Machine . . .
"LOCAL NEWS", Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser [QLD] (9 August 1886), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146762324
The death of Mr. A. Gaskarth, which occurred at Bundaberg on 5th instant, is an event which possesses melancholy interest for very many of our colonists. "Old Gas" was, in the early days of Queensland, a recognised institution, and there are thousands of men and women in the colony who can look back to the good old days when he, whether at Brisbane, Ipswich, Dalby, or other of his numerous camping grounds, took the lead in those genial amusements which relieve the monotony of existence. Mr. Gaskarth recently returned from a southern trip to die in peace in Bundaberg at the age of sixty. Deceased was born in Middlesex, England. He was high in the mystic craft and received the last, rites due by his brother Masons.
"NEWS OF THE DAY", Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs General Advertiser (26 August 1886), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article217702254
The Bundaberg Star of the 7th instant contains the following item in reference to the death of and old Toowoombaite: - Alexander Gaskarth, familiarly known through out the coast towns of the colony as "Old Gas," placidly yielded up his spirit to the unseen reaper (Death) yesterday, about 11 a.m., at our local hospital. Heart-disease was the assigned cause of death, but he has been failing in health for some time past. Ho was 60 years of age, but, being the possessor of a jolly temperament, with always a playful sense of humour, it acted as a lubricator to the frictions and worries of life, and he was always "merry as a sand-boy." He was well and favourably known in his comic delineations of "Mrs. Caudle's Lectures"' in which he used to delight to appear in character. In this character he has figured at many an amateur entertainment, and caused great amusement. He was a native of Middlesex, England. We understand that he has no relatives in the colony. He was a member of the Orange Institution, as well as one of the local Masonic lodges. He was interred yesterday, the cortege starting from the Masonic Hall at 3 p.m. His remains were accompanied to the cemetery by a number of the brethren of both orders, the Masons wearing their aprons, and the four chief mourners carrying draped bannerettes on either side of the hearse. There were also a number of the friends of deceased in buggies.
Musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
The Queensland polka (1859; also "Separation polka")
The Queensland polka, composed and respectfully dedicated by permission to Lady Bowen by A. A. Gaskarth, Brisbane, Queensland, December 8th 1859 (Sydney: J. Degotardi, Lith'r, [1859])
[Page 2, at head of music:] "QUEENSLAND POLKA. Composed by A. Gackarth [sic]; Arranged for piano by S. Diggbi [Diggles]"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12726760
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181841245 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: The proclamation of Separation as read by the governor George Bowen on 10 December 1859; Silvester Diggles (arranger); John Degotardi (lithographer, engraver, printer)
"TRADESMEN'S AND SEPARATION BALL", The Moreton Bay Courier [Brisbane, NSW (QLD)] (27 July 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3726669
This gathering was held list night at the immigrant's depot . . . About 150 single tickets were issued . . . The Terpsichorean programme included the best music obtainable; Mrs. Adams presided at the pianoforte. Mr. Gaskarth had prepared a new polka called "The Separation Polka," which he was to perform on his small but exquisite violin, the powers of which, in his hands, we have before had occasion to notice . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (11 August 1860), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13044188
QUEENSLAND POLKA (The), just published, composed by Gaskarth, and illustrated in colours, 2s. 6d.
J. R. CLARKE, 356, George-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (musicseller)
GASKIN, Mr. (Mr. GASKIN)
Vocalist, actor
Active Launceston, VDL (TAS), by 1847
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Gaskin+vocalist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GASKIN-Mr (shareable link to this entry)
POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATIONS: A Mr. Gaskin from England had arrived free with his wife in Hobart on board the Windermere on 25 January 1847; whether it was he, or one of several current or former convicts named Gaskin is so far unclear
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (13 February 1847), 128
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943066
OLYMPIC THEATRE. LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON . . .
ON MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 15th 1846 [sic, 1847] . . .
SONG - MR. OSBORNE. SONG - A GENTLEMAM.
RUSSIAN HORN DANCE - MONS- DEBRCE.
DRUNKEN COMBAT, From the "Maid of Genoa," Messrs. Gaskin & Osborne.
SONG - A GENTLEMAN.
National Medley Dance - La Petit Debrce . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert James Osborne (actor, vocalist); Monsieur Debrce and child (gymnasts, dancers, otherwise unidentified); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 June 1847), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943001
OLYMPIC THEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. AUSTIN . . .
JUNE 7 . . . SONG, PADDY'S WEDDING, MR. GASKIN.
CLOWN DANCE - MASTER CHAMBERS.
Song; THE FLEA - MR. GASKIN.
To be followed with (by particular desire), the last act of THE STRANGER . . .
WAR DANCE, MR. J. CHAMBERS.
SONG, THE GUINEA [REDACTED], MR. GASKIN . . .
J. H. S. LEE, Stage Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Austin (actor); Joseph Chambers senior and junior (dancers); John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor, manager)
MUSIC: Paddy's wedding (song); ? The lively flea (song)
"THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (23 June 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65942918
The newly produced Drama of the "Tempter or the Old Mill of St Dennis" was received on Monday [21 June] with enthusiasm, by the audience. Mrs. Mereton, Mr. Searle and Mr. Kenney cleverly sustained the respective characters . . . Mr. Gaskin sung two songs with good effect, and was encored. The dancing by Mr. and Master Chambers gave unusual gratification, both were cordially encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Christiana Mereton (actor); Mr. Searle (actor); James Richard Kenney (actor)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (6 November 1847), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65978152
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH . . .
COMIC SONG - MR. GASKIN.
THE BOLD OUTLAW - MR. GARDINER.
A NEW VERSION OF BILLY BARLOW ON THE ADVENTURES OF THE FAIR CAPTAIN . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Gardiner (actor, vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (13 November 1847), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65981208
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15th . . .
. . . an Amusing Interlude:
COMIC SONG, BEGGARS AND BALLAD SINGERS BY MR. GASKIN.
BOLD OUTLAW - MR. GARDINER.
OLD COMMODORE - MR. GASKIN . . .
MUSIC: Beggars and ballad singers (song); The old commodore (song)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (20 November 1837), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980925
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND . . .
Don't be Addicted to Drinking - Mr. GASKIN.
White Squall - Mr. CHAPPELL . . .
Humphrey Duggins - Mr. GASKIN . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Chappell (circus performer, vocalist)
MUSIC: Don't be addicted to drinking (song); Humphrey Duggins (song)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (27 November 1847), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65979159
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . MONDAY, NOV. 29TH . . .
"THE HAPPY [REDACTED]" (1st time) - MR. GASKIN.
SONG - MR. GARDINER.
"Call again To-morrow" - Mr. Gaskin . . .
MUSIC: Call again to-morrow (song, Charles Dibdin)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (25 December 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980656
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. BOXING NIGHT . . .
Song - "Larry o' Gaff" - Mr. Gaskin.
SONG, "THE MISFORTUNES OF BEING A LODGER," MR. GARDINER . . .
MUSIC: Larry O'Gaff (song)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (29 December 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65979376
RADFORD'S ROYAL CIRCUS . . .
THIS EVENING, THURSDAY [30] AND SATURDAY [1 January] . . .
Billow Barlow - Mr. GASKIN . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Radford's Circus (troupe)
MUSIC: Billy Barlow (song in character)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 February 1848), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65979763
RADFORD'S ROYAL CIRCUS . . .
ON MONDAY EVENING (The 7th of February, 1848) . . .
COMIC SONG - MR. GASKIN . . .
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (25 March 1848), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65981647
THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC . . .
ON MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 28TH . . . COMIC SONG - MR. GASKIN . . .
[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (30 September 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163503058
CIRCUS ROYAL of Tasmania. FIRST NIGHT OF OPENING . . .
On Monday next [2 October] . . .
acts of horsemanship including THE VATTIGIER By Mr. Ashton . . .
Comic Song - Mr. Gaskine . . .
Ring Master, Mr. CHAPPELL.
Clown to the Circle, Mr. Bragg . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Ashton (equestrian); Philip George Bragg (clown)
[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (14 November 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2967418
RADFORD'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE . . .
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, 14th November . . .
Favourite Song (by particular desire,) "Dido and I," - Mr. Meadows . . .
Comic Song (his first appearance) Mr. Gaskin . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Meadows (vocalist, actor)
GASSNER, Giovanni (Giovanni GASSNER; G. GASSNER; George GASSNER [sic]; Signor GASSNER; Sig. GASSNER)
Musician, master of the Band of the 50th Regiment ("Queen's Own"), bandmaster, conductor, composition teacher, composer, arranger
Born Naples, Italy, February 1828
Married Ellen ? (d. 1870), ? Ceylon (Sri Lanka), by c. 1860
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 2 November 1863 (with regiment per Himalaya, from Colombo, Ceylon [Sri Lanka], 10 October, en route with regiment to New Zealand)
Departed (1) Auckland, NZ, 2 March 1865 (with wife and family, per Walter Hood, for London)
Enlisted (50th Regiment), England, 19 May 1865
Arrived NZ, 5 March 1866 (per Silver Eagle, from London)
Arrived (2) Sydney, NSW, 9 October 1866 (with regiment per Auckland, from Auckland, NZ, 1 October)
Departed (2) Sydney, NSW, 24 March 1869 (with regiment per Himalaya, for England)
Discharged (50th Regiment), England, 22 July 1884
Died Paris, France, 12 March 1893
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https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GASSNER-Giovanni (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 50th Regiment (military)
Summary:
According to the biographical sketch republished by the 50th Regiment in 1880, Giovanni Gassner was born in Naples, in February 1828.
In some British records he adopted the English name George, apparently chosen in preference to John, allowing him to keep his forename initial G.
On the 50th Regiment's second Australasian tour, Gassner and his family arrived in New Zealand with the regiment from Colombo in November 1863, via Melbourne. Gassner remained in NZ with the regiment until March 1865 when he sailed again, via Sydney, for London, in order to take his wife and family back to England permanently. Having until then served the regiment as a civilian bandmaster, while in England, on 19 May 1865, he formally enlisted in the 50th Regiment. He then returned alone to the regiment in New Zealand in March 1866, henceforth continuing to serve as bandmaster and staff sergeant.
By October 1866 the headquarters of the regiment ("The Queen's Own") with Gassner and band had relocated to Sydney.
In seeking out and arranging repertoire for his popular outdoor band recitals, Gassner fostered the talents of local composers. In New Zealand his band had played The Waikato waltz, by fellow bandmaster, Edward Bergmann of the Band of the 18th Regiment. In Sydney, he notably performed the music of several younger Sydney composers, including the former Christy's Minstrel Charles William Rayner, the pianist Alfred Anderson, and John Cash Neild junior. Rayner's music was of particular interest of Gassner, who introduced band arrangements of many of his songs, as well as several times performing his own Grand potpourri on Rayner's melodies ("comprising the Ode, Australian Belles, Southern Cross, 'Twill brighter be to-morrow").
Thereafter, Gassner claimed to have been inundated with requests from other composers to arrange and perform their music, so much so that he was forced to write the editor of the Herald in November 1867. This provoked an anonymous jibe in the next issue.
With regimental commander Waddy's support, Gassner involved himself and his band in a welter of philanthropic causes, playing at events to raise funds for, among others, St. Vincent's Hospital and the Catherine Hayes Hospital, and coaching a band made up of boys from the Destitute Children's Asylum.
Gassner reportedly composed several new works especially for local consumption. Of these only The southern beauties waltzes, survives, published by Elvy & Co. at New Year 1868. A grand march Royal procession, "composed expressly for H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh" was performed, but not published (1867/68). Perhaps most interesting of all, "composed expressly" for a "moonlight promenade" concert in the Domain, was his "Grand characteristic Pot-pourri", entitled The night-mare and the council of war of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, a programmatic work with 12 numbers.
Many pre-existing works by Gassner also appear on the band lists for his band's weekly outdoor performances in the Domain and Botanical Gardens, and for their other concert appearances. These included his march Rifle Volunteers, and his overture The exiled. As well as the overture, Gassner also introduced a "coro e cavatina" from The exiled in Auckland in 1864, and campaign quadrilles Lanka and Katoogastotto.
Documentation:
"ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND", Saunders's News-Letter [Dublin, Ireland] (22 April 1857), 1
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001057/18570422/013/0001 (PAYWALL)
. . . We hope to-morrow to find room for the programme of the music to be played by the fine bands of Queen's Own, and the 4th Regiment, under the direction of Signor Gassner and Herr Koesel.
"ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY", Dublin Daily Express (23 April 1857), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001384/18570423/072/0004 (PAYWALL)
The following is the programme of the music which will be performed by the fine bands of the 4th end 50th regiments . . .
in the Rotundo Gardens . . .
50TH REGIMENT, "QUEEN'S OWN."
Passo Doppio - Linda di Chamounix - Gassner.
Ovelture, Nabuccodonosor, Verdi.
Coro, Aria, Alfio, dischiuso un giorno, Nabuccodonosor, Verdi.
St. Petersburg Quadrilles, D'Albert.
Coro et Miserere, D'Amor, sull'ali rosce, Il Trovatore, Verdi.
Il Capito Walser, Gassner.
Scena e Duetto, Qual voce! come! tu, donna, Il Trovatore, Verdi.
Troubadour Galop, Odenwald.
Circassian Polka, D'Albert.
God save the Queen. Signor Gassner, Director.
"THE SICK POOR OF RATHMINES", Freeman's Journal [Dublin, Ireland] (9 June 1857), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000056/18570609/004/0002 (PAYWALL)
We have but space to remind our readers that the Bazaar,
in behalf of the excellent Charitable Association of Ladies of Rathmines district, will open this day at one o'clock in the Round Room of the Rotundo.
By the kind permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Straton, C.B., the band of the 77th Regiment will perform the following attractive programme -
Charivari - Haunn.
St. Patrick's Waltz - Laurent.
Overture - Guilelmo Tell - Rossini.
Pezzi - Il Trovatori - Verdi.
Nymph of the Wave Waltz - D'Albert.
The King Pippin Polka - D'Albert.
Pezzi - Les Vipres Siciliennes - Verdi.
Conductor - Signor Cavallini.
Also by the kind permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Waddy, and the officers of the 50th Regiment (Queen's Own), their band will perform the following programme: -
Passo Doppio - I Vespri Silciliani - Gassner.
Overeure - Ines de Castro - Rossini.
Coro a Cavatina - I Lombardi - Verdi.
Ceylon Waltz - Gassner.
Coro e Miserere - Il Trovatori - Verdi.
I Vespri Sicilianaid Quadrille - Odenwald.
Circassian Polka- D'Albert.
Conductor - Mons. Gassner.
ASSOCIATIONS: Pompeo Cavallini (master, 77th band); Band of the 77th Regiment (military)
"SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL", Freeman's Journal (17 June 1857), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000056/18570617/007/0002 (PAYWALL)
. . . A splendid military band (the 50th regiment) will attend and perform a selection of musical pieces,
of which the programme is as follows -
1. Marcia - Op. "Belisario" - Donizetti.
2. Galop - "Kilkenny" - Gassner.
3. Coro and Aria - Op. "I Lombardi" - Verdi.
4. Quadrille - "St. Petersburgh" - D'Albert.
5. Valse - "Souvenir de Glasgow" - Gassner.
6. Coro e Cavatina - op. "I Lombardi" - Verdi.
7. Galop - "Cadogan" - Odenwald.
8. Quadrilles - "Como" - D'Albert.
9. Walzer - "Cupito" - Gassner.
10. Scena e Cavatina - Op. "Attila" - Verdi.
11. Galop - "The Arrow" - Odenwald.
12. "God save the Queen."
Conductor - Signor G. Gassner . . .
"SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL", Dublin Evening Post [Ireland] (18 June 1857), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000435/18570618/057/0003 (PAYWALL)
. . . The fine band of the 50th Regiment, under the direction of Signor Gassner, was stationed in the orchestra and performed a selection of popular valses and opera music . . .
"Reviews", The musical world [London, England] (14 December 1861), 787
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=eY4PAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA787 (DIGITISED)
"The Lanka Quadrilles;" "The Kandy Rifle Volunteers' March" - for the pianoforte - by G. GASSNER (Boosey and Sons).
We have volunteers, too, in Ceylon. Tant mieux. The more the merrier. If our Kandy riflemen are to be inspired to deeds of arms by the strains of military music, they can hardly do better than make their bands play the vigorous "March" of Mr. Gassner as often as possible. Both its themes are good - an elegant trio in A flat contrasting gracefully contrasting gracefully with the spirited subject upon which the March commences. The Lanka Quadrilles are as lively, tuneful, and rhythmical as could be wished.
Auckland, NZ (November 1863 to September 1866):
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 November 1863), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5738423
Her Majesty's splendid steam transport ship Himalaya (originally the property of the P. and O. Company) arrived in Hobson's Bay early yesterday afternoon, on her voyage from Colombo to Auckland, with Her Majesty's 50th Regiment on board. The Himalaya sailed from Colombo late on the night of the 10th of October, and made the run to this port (without touching at Albany) in twenty two days . . . The ladies on board are Mrs. Waddy, Mrs. Bunbury, Mrs. Creagh, Mrs. Nowlan, and Mrs. Gassner. Mr. Gassner has charge of the band . . .
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 November 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155021401
The cricket match arranged between an eleven of the Melbourne Club and the officers of the 50th Regiment, will take place on the Melbourne ground this afternoon, weather permitting. The band of the 50th Regiment is expected to be in attendance.
"ARRIVAL OF THE HIMALAYA WITH TROOPS", Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (30 November 1863), 5
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18631130.2.25
The "Himalaya," whose wide-spread fame as one of those mighty floating machines by which Britannia "rules the waves," has anchored in New Zealand waters, and brings 800 of her bravest sons to assert her supremacy at the Antipodes . . . The ladies on board are Mrs. Waddy, Mrs. Bunbury, Mrs. Creagh, Mrs. Nowlan. and Mrs. Gassner. Mr. Gassner has charge of the band . . . [as above]
"50th BAND", Daily Southern Cross (2 January 1864), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18640102.2.12.5
The band of the 50th Regiment will perform the following pieces in the Domain this afternoon. Programme -
1. March, "Bellisle," D'Annon.
2. Overture, "Der Freischutz," Weber.
3. Quadrilles, "Lanka," Gassner.
4. Selection, "Les Diamond de La Couroune," Auber.
5. Valse, "The Waikato," Bergmann.
6. Polka, "Bruder Lustig," Basquit.
7. "God Save the Queen."
MUSIC: The Waikato waltz (Edward Bergmann, master of the Band of the 18th regiment)
"MILITARY CONCERT", Daily Southern Cross (16 January 1864), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18640116.2.12
The Band will play the following selections of music this afternoon, in the Domain: -
March - "Chiara de Rosenberg" - Ricci.
Overture - "The Exiled" - Gassner.
Quadrilles - "Off to Charleston" - D'Albert.
Coro e Cavatina - "The Exiled" - Gassner.
Valse - "Waikato" - Bergmann.
Galop - "Orpheus" - Steigmann.
[News], Daily Southern Cross (24 November 1864), 4
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18641124.2.14
The Theatre Royal was again crowded last evening, the pieces being "Used up," and "Aladdin, or the Wonderful Scamp." The performance was under the patronage of Colonel Weare and the officers of the 50th Regiment . . . The fine band of the 50th Regiment, numbering twenty instruments, under the direction of Mr. Gassner, was in attendance during the evening, and performed at intervals very creditably the overture, "Masaniello" (Auber); selection, "La Traviata" (Verdi); and a good pot pourri, from "William Tell," expressly arranged for this occasion. During the execution of this piece solos on the bass clarionette were introduced with great taste and skill, whilst the band chorus accompaniment from behind the scenes had a charming effect. The audience was delighted with the piece, and accorded it enthusiastic applause at the close . . .
[News], New Zealand Herald (8 February 1865), 5
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18650208.2.18
The following is a copy of a letter presented to G. Gassner, Esq., Bandmaster of the A.R.V. Band, by the members of the above corps, prior to his departure for England: -
TO G. GASSNER, ESQ., BANDMASTER OF THE A.R.V.
We, the undersigned members of the Auckland Rifle Volunteer Band,
are desirous of expressing our deep regret at your leaving and just at the time when we all felt that through your instructions
we should become musicians, with a thorough knowledge of the rudiments and theory of music which you so kindly instructed us in.
Accept then our warmest thanks for the very kind attention which you have invariably shown us,
and we hope that on your return you will again be able to resume the duties.
Wishing you then a pleasant voyage, and a safe return, in which we include Mrs. Gassner and family.
We remain, yours very truly,
Sergeant Thomas Gibbons, Corporal John Carter, William Lepine,
Thomas Gee, Isaac Levy, John Rathbone, James Trays, Henry Carroll, Samuel Montgomery, Horace Baker,
John Gaskin, William Lane, William Cherritt, E. Tremaine, W. H. Skinner, James G. Culpan, Alexander Tait, - Cooper.
Auckland. Feb. 6. 1865.
"CLEARANCES. MARCH 2", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (3 March 1865), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60566951
WALTER HOOD, ship. 918 tons, Pirro, for London. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Gassner, 3 children and servant . . .
"ARRIVAL OF THE SILVER EAGLE FROM LONDON", Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (5 March 1866), 4
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18660305.2.6
The splendid clipper ship Silver Eagle, 1,000 tons, Captain John Ross, from London, arrived last night about 11 o'clock, after a splendid passage of 85 days; and brings a cargo of general merchandise and 73 passengers. She left Gravesend on the 3rd December, the Downs on the 4th . . . Passengers. Cabin: Ensigns Onslow and Ward, 12th Regiment; Mr. Gassner (bandmaster), 50th Regiment . . .
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Heston in the county of Middlesex in the year 1866; register, 1866-73, page 7; London Metropolitan Archives, Dro/026/A/01/010
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4907657:1558 (PAYWALL)
No. 53 / 1866 July 15th / Blanche Ada / [daughter of] George [sic] & Ellen / Gassner / Castle Terrace, Bath Road / Band Master / Born 20th May 1865
Sydney, NSW (October 1866 to March 1869):
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (13 October 1866), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28610095
GRAND CONCERT . . . Mr. W. STANLEY
has much pleasure in informing the ladies and gentlemen of Sydney and its vicinity,
that by kind permission of Colonel WADDY, C.B., the fine band of the 50th Regiment will attend at his
CONCERT, on MONDAY EVENING next, 15th October, at the Masonic Hall,
and play two favourite overtures, under the direction of their master - Mr. GASSNER.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture (Der Freyschutz) - Weber - BAND 50TH REGIMENT . . .
PART II. Overture (Masaniello) - Auber - 50TH BAND . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Stanley (musician); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (9 February 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60836237
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY FAREWELL BENEFIT.
AND PRESENTATION of TESTIMONIAL TO MR. W. S. LYSTER, Previous to his Retirement from the Management of Opera in Australia . . .
PROGRAMME: TUESDAY EVENING, February 12th, 1867.
The performance will commence with pot pourri of airs from L'AFRICAINE,
arranged for the Band of the 50th Regiment, and conducted by Mr. G. GASSNER,
After which the celebrated 4th act of Meyerbeer's Grand Opera L'AFRICAINE . . .
After which the celebrated SOLDIER'S CHORUS, From Ch. Gounod's Grand Opera FAUST,
In which the Band of the 50th Regiment will perform . . .
ASSOCIATIONS:
Lyster Opera Company (troupe);
Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue);
for a recollection of the band's appearance on stage in Lyster's Faust, see,
"The Critic. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL (FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTRY JOURNAL)", Evening News (5 July 1879), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107164251
. . . Many of us recollect the old "Soldiers' Chorus" (under Mr. Lyster) when we had Signor Gassner's splendid band of the 50th marching on to the scene and playing their martial music to the accompanying chorus, and the "vivats" of the crowd on the stage and in the auditorium . . .
[Advertisement], Empire (15 February 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60836469
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE . . .
THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, February 15th, 1867. BENEFIT OF Madame LUCY ESCOTT . . .
The performance will commence with Donizetti's Grand Opera, LUCREZIA BORGIA . . .
After which the Band of H.M. 50th Regiment (by the kind permission of Colonel Waddy, C.B.) will perform
selections from Rossini's Grand Opera WILLIAM TELL, With the celebrated Ranz de Vache echo, Horn quartette and Band in the distance.
Conductor - Mr. Gassner . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Escott (vocalist)
"MUSIC", Empire (2 May 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60839584
The band of the 50th Queen's Own will play the following selection of music in the gardens,
at 4 o'clock this afternoon, weather permitting: -
March, "Rifle Volunteer," Gassner; overture, "Der Freischutz," Weber;
selection, "Crespino-e-la-bomara," Ricci; valse, "Kathleen Mavourneen," D'Albert;
selection, "l'Africaine," Meyerbeer; galop, "Challenger," A. Anderson. God Save the Queen.
MUSIC: The Challenger galop (by Alfred Anderson)
"THE 50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 June 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28611324
The above band will perform in the Domain at 3 o'clock, this day, weather permitting. We append the programme -
1. March, "Volunteers," Gassner; 2. Overture - "La Semiramide," Rossini;
3. Selection - "La Gazza Ladra," Rossini; 4. Valse - "Night Breeze," Gassner;
6. Selection - "Faust," Gounod; 6. Galop - "Ki Ko," Gassner. God Save the Queen.
Paylist of the 50th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1867; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6160
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1643835055 (DIGITISED)
Staff Serjeants . . . Bandmaster / 1049 [sic, 1059] / Gassner George . . .
"THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 August 1867), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13162275
. . . Last evening the performance was for the benefit of the widows and orphans of those drowned at the Heads on the 29th ultimo, and, as might be expected, such a benevolent object attracted a large audience, including the Naval Brigades under the command of Captain Hixson, and the whole of Volunteer Fire Company No 2 . . . The Band of the 50th, by the kind permission of Colonel Waddy, attended, and under the able direction of Mr. Gassner, added largely to the evening's amusement by their performance of selections from the opera of Semiramide, the Paul-y-Tool-y technic Waltzes, and a new composition by Mr. C. W. Rayner, of this city, entitled, "Australia's Welcome to Prince Alfred." Apart from the occasion for which it has been composed, the author may be complimented on the success which attended its first public performance as testified by the plaudits of the audience. The Welcome is new and sparkling, and has all the elements of popularity . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: On the recent drownings at Sydney Heads, see "HEAVY GALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 July 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28607193
MUSIC: Paul-y-Toole-y-Technic waltzes (Gassner); probably following the new burlesque quadrille of the same name by Charles Coote (1809-1880), based on popular songs sung c. 1864-66, by the London entertainers John Lawrence Toole and Paul Bedford (a word play on their own names and "Polytechnic" Institution); see also Paul-y Toole-y Technic Institution (V and A)
MUSIC: Australia's welcome to Prince Alfred (music by Charles William Rayner)
"50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 August 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13159792
The (Queen's Own) band will play the following selections of music in the Domain, this afternoon, at 4 o'clock (weather permitting).
1. March, "Rifle Volunteers," Gassner, 2. Overture, "The Exiled," Gassner;
3. Selection, "Linda di Chamounix," Donizetti; 4. Valse, "Margherita," Godfrey;
5. Selection, "Nabucodonosor," Verdi; 6. Ode, "Australia's Welcome to Prince Alfred," C. W. Rayner. God save the Queen.
"A ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC FOR NEW SOUTH WALES. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 August 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13154897
SIR - I have often considered the desirability of drawing public attention to the advisability of establishing in Sydney an Academy of Music similar for all purposes to that in England,
and as there are now in this city such talent as Horsley, Hill, Cordner, Schmidt, Callen, Gassner, Beaumont, Anderson, Rea, Madame Bushelle, Mrs. Cordner,
and a host of others whose names do not at present occur to me, who could make a good start,
perhaps by noticing the matter in your journal some steps will be taken for the immediate establishment of such a beneficial institution.
I feel certain that the Academy will receive immense support such support, at all events, as would give it a permanent standing in the colony.
Yours very truly,
DEMISEMIQUAVER.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (musician); John Hill (musician); William and Ellen Cordner (musicians); Carl Schmitt (musician); George Douglas Callen (musician); George Frederick Beaumont (musician); Alfred Anderson (musician); Alex Rea (musician); Eliza Bushelle (musician); Royal Academy of Music (London institution)
"THE 50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 September 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28607514
The above band will give their usual performance in the Domain, at 4 o'clock this afternoon (weather permitting).
The following is the programme: - 1. March, "South Sydney Volunteer Rifles," W. Stanley; 2. Overture, "Il Barbiere," Rossini;
3. Selection, "Martha," Flotow; 4. Valse, "Night Breeze," Gassner; 5. Selection, "Robert le Diable" Meyerbeer;
6. Galop, "The Fighting Cock and the Cackling Hens," Gassner. God save the Queen.
MUSIC: The NSW Volunteer Rifles quick march (William Stanley)
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 October 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13161846
The above band will give their weekly performance in the Botanic Gardens this afternoon, commencing at 5 o'clock.
We append the programme: - 1. Grand Coronation March, "Le Prophete," Meyerbeer; 2. Overture, "La Gazza Ladra," Rossini;
3. Ode, "Australia's Welcome to Prince Alfred," Rayner; 4. Selection, "Don Carlos," Verdi;
5. Valse, "The White and Red Rose," Gassner; 6. Schottische, "The Duke of Edinburgh," Miss A. Jones; God save the Queen.
MUSIC: The Duke of Edinburgh schottische (By "A lady amateur" = Miss A. Jones)
"To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 November 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13161689
SIR - Will you have the goodness to allow me a small space for a reply to a host of professional musicians and amateurs who have and are daily favouring me with their compositions, some of which contain a certain amount of sense, while others contain nonsense, and some are concocted of the greatest pack of trash I have seen on paper.
My object in writing to you is not to give a criticism on the music received, but simply to inform my correspondents that the number of musical compositions and letters - requesting me to arrange the same for military band - is so great, that I am almost bewildered with them, and that I have no time to attend to them or answer the letters.
It will suffice I have no doubt - and, indeed, it will cause my correspondents to be more merciful in future - when I tell them that to score the whole of the music I have received for the Military Band, it would involve a penalty of close confinement to my room at hard labour for six months at least.
GASSNER.
Victoria Barracks. November 19.
"To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 November 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13152924
SIR - Gassner the First has issued a ukase to the effect that he will not score any more music for the present, and inhibits further composition.
The ukase, published in your issue of yesterday, is very severe on some of the unfortunate composers of the city;
this musical monarch is graciously pleased to ignore Horsley, Ellard, Loder, Marsh, Stanley, &c., for the sublime works of Rayner, Anderson, and Neild.
Shade of "Uncle Ned" and all good [REDACTED]s hover around the music stand of the Imperial Gassner - that is if you have his permission.
Joking apart, the letter to which I allude is most insulting to all the members of the musical profession here,
with the exception of the coterie whose compositions M. Gassner is continually putting before the public, to the exclusion of good music.
I am, yours obediently,
- CAESAR.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (composer); George Loder (composer); Henry Marsh (composer); John Cash Neild (composer)
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 November 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13152937
The above band will give their weekly performance, in the Botanical Gardens, at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The following is the programme:
1. March, "The Mabel," Gassner; 2. Overture, "Zampa," [Herold];
3. Potpourri on Rayner's melodies, comprising the "Ode," "Australian Belles," "Southern Cross," "'Twill brighter be to-morrow," Gassner;
4. Serio-comic Valse, "Paul-y-Toole-y-technic," Gassner; 5. Selection, "Don Carlos," Verdi;
6. Quadrille, "The Royal Visit," A. Anderson; "God Save the Queen."
MUSIC: Potpourri on Rayner's melodies, including The southern cross, "Ode" = Australia's welcome to prince Alfred
MUSIC: The royal visit quadrilles (Alfred Anderson)
"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 November 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13157300
The visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has set the musicians of this and the neighbouring colonies at work composing to his honour, and the result has been the production of some good music, the most striking being the "Galatea Waltz," by Mr. Charles Edward Horsley. The first in the field was Mr. C. W. Rayner, with an "Ode" to the Prince, well harmonised and very pleasing . . . Mr. Henry Marsh and Mr. Gassner (bandmaster of the 50th Regiment) are also busily engaged in paying a musical tribute to his Royal Highness. To enter into a detailed criticism of each composition is scarcely necessary; all possess more or less merit, and show that we have in Australia a constructive as well as an auricular taste for music.
ASSOCIATIONS: Prince Alfred (royal visitor)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 December 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28608305
. . . IN THE PRESS. GASSNER'S SOUTHERN BEAUTIES WALTZES, 3s. ELVY and CO.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher)
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 January 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13161483
The above band will give their weekly performance in the Domain, this afternoon, at 5 o'clock. The following is the programme: -
March, "Farewell," Gardner; Overture, "Crown Diamonds," Auber;
Selection, "Belisario," Donizetti; Valse, "Southern Beauties," Gassner;
Selection, "Il Trovatore," Verdi; Galop, "Challenger," Anderson; God save the Queen.
"THE SOUTHERN BEAUTIES WALTZES", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 January 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13159156
A charming set of waltzes, by M. Gassner, has just been published by Elvy and Co. M. Gassner is popular as a clever arranger of music for the band over which he presides - that of H. M. 50th Regiment - and to him are our local composers much indebted for bringing their works under public notice in the most advantageous manner to them. Although a composer himself of more than ordinary ability, he thus evinces that absence of professional jealousy which but too frequently affects many of his contemporaries. The "Southern Beauties Waltzes" are melodious, with sufficient brilliancy in various passages to satisfy any but the most inveterate seeker after meretricious effects, who is never satisfied unless the most extraordinary gymnastique qualities are introduced into the fingering. M. Gassner has avoided this questionable peculiarity, and has, therefore given the general run of pianists a chance of enjoying the pleasure of performing his composition. The prelude is in keeping with the character of the waltzes, and there is only one change of key, from F to C. The typography is highly creditable to the publishers. As the piece is dedicated to the ladies of New South Wales, we presume it will be largely patronised by them.
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 February 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13158647
The band of H. M. 50th Regiment will play a selection of music in the Botanical Gardens, at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The following is the programme: -
1. Overture - "La Mirette," Auber. 2. Valse - "Kate Kearney," Coote. 3. Selection - "La Gazza Ladra," Rossini."
4. Grand March - "Royal Procession," composed and dedicated to H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh, by G. Gassner.
5. Selection -"Faust," Gounod. 6. Galop - "Ocean Prince," Callen. God save the Queen.
MUSIC: The ocean prince galop (Callen)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 February 1868), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13160487
COOK'S STATUE DEMONSTRATION. A grand Afternoon and Evening PROMENADE CONCERT,
will take place in the Pavilion, Hyde Park, on SATRUDAY NEXT 15th instant,
in aid of the funds for erecting a STATUE TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS NAVIGATOR CAPTAIN COOK, R.N. . . .
A MONSTER BAND OF NINETY PERFORMERS, composed of the
50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND, the GALATEA BAND, and the VOLUNTEER BAND; the whole under the direction of
Mr. GASSNER will unite and perform on the occasion.
PROGRAMME.
1. March - Rifle Volunteers - Gassner
2. Overture - La Semiramide - Rossini
3. Lancers - Somebody's Luggage - Coote
4. Selection - Il Trovatore - Verdi
5. Grand March - Royal Procession composed and dedicated to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh by - G. Gassner
6, Selection - Faust - Gounod
7. Valse - Margherita - Godfrey
8. Galop - The Ocean Prince - Callen
9. Selection - L'Africaine - Meyerbeer
10. Galop - Morning Bell - Clarke
God Save the Queen . . .
"PROMENADE CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 March 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13158531
Another concert, the proceeds of which are to go the fund for the erection of a statue in honour of Captain Cook, was given in the Hyde Park Pavilion, on Saturday evening. There was a very numerous attendance, the price of admission being reduced to one shilling, and a considerable sum, though not so much as was obtained from the previous concert, went to the fund. The splendid band of H.M. 50th Regiment, by the kind permission of Colonel Waddy, performed on the occasion, and commenced the concert shortly before 8 o clock, with a grand march composed by Mr. Gassner, and dedicated to the Duke of Edinburgh. This was followed by selections from Semiramide, Faust, L'Africaine, and other popular compositions. The concert concluded with the National Anthem, and terminated shortly after 10 o'clock.
"NEW SONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1868), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13165826
The composer of the "Ode to Prince Alfred" and "The Southern Cross," has just issued another composition to the public. Mr. C. W. Rayner, who for some time has been studying the theory of music with Gassner, now produces a new song entitled "There's no such word as fail" . . .
MUSIC: There's no such word as fail (Rayner)
"THE (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 July 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13169870
The above band will perform the following programme of music in the Domain, at 4 o'clock, this afternoon.
The programme will comprise a new galop written expressly for the Military and Civil Races, to come off on Saturday next.
1. Overture - "Il Barbiere," Rossini; 2, Lancers - "Somebody's Luggage," Coote;
3, Selection - "Under the Holly," Fischer [sic]; 4. Valse - "Southern Beauties," Gassner;
5. Selection - "Un Ballo in Maschera," Verdi; 6. Galop - "Military and Civil Races," Gassner. God Save the Queen.
MUSIC: Under the holly (cantata, music by James Churchill Fisher)
"PROMENADE CONCERT IN THE DOMAIN", Sydney Mail (3 October 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166801240
The novelty of a promenade concert by moonlight, the expectation of a rich musical treat, and the fact that the shilling fees collected at the gates were to be devoted to assisting the funds of one of the most valuable of our many charitable institutions, combined to attract a very large number of persons - certainly not fewer than four or five thousand - into the Domain on Thursday. Those who expected a musical treat of no ordinary kind were not disappointed, for the band of the 50th Regiment, who performed by the permission of Colonel Waddy and the officers, never appeared to greater advantage nor performed with greater acceptance; and the institution in aid of whose funds the concert was arranged - the Asylum for Destitute Children at Randwick - must have benefited largely by an entertainment which proved so exceedingly popular. The programme was a well chosen one, embracing selections from "Le Prophete," "William Tell," "Faust," "Un Ballo in Maschera," and "Il Trovatore," the whole terminating with the National Anthem. Where everything was excellent it is somewhat difficult to discriminate, but the gem of the entertainment to our thinking was the selection from "Il Trovatore," and so thought the five thousand people who listened in rapt attention to this selection from the ever popular opera. Cheer after cheer arose as the last sounds of the music sank into silence, and all felt indebted for the agreeable treat afforded by Mr. Gassner and the excellent band under his direction. The programme was got through shortly after 10 o'clock, and the great mass of people began to wend their way homewards. We should add that the night was beautifully fine; the moon shone with great brilliancy, the sky was cloudless, and the breeze was so light as to be almost imperceptible.
"RANDWICK ASYLUM FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN", Empire (12 October 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60828153
The exertions of the liberal minded in the musical world, have added a considerable sum to the funds of this excellent institution during the last few weeks. It appears that the "Moonlight Promenade Concert," given, with the kind permission of Colonel Waddy and officers, by the Band of the 50th Regiment, enabled Mr. G. Gassner to hand over no less a sum than £187 2s. to the treasurer; and the concert given by Madame Bushelle and her pupils further augmented the funds to the amount of £50 2s. 6d. Exertions crowned with such great success deserve especial mention.
"HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION. SECOND DAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 October 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13174661
. . . The band of the Queen's Own Regiment was present both days, and yesterday played some very fine selections, including a march founded on the air of Mr. Rayner's song "The Australian Stockman," a valse "The Half Hundred," and a quadrille "La Muette," both by M. Gassner, the bandmaster. All the other selections were likewise of first-class character, and gave an additional zest to the festival . . .
MUSIC: The Australian stockman's song (C. W. Rayner)
"DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY", Empire (19 November 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60829359
The visiting directors and their friends, with the assistance of the Government, were enabled, yesterday, to give the inmates of the Destitute Children's Asylum a treat, in the way of a railway excursion to Emu Plains, and as far as Wascoe's, on the Zig Zag . . . One of the moat conspicuous features of the whole were the performances of the juvenile drum and fife band of the Asylum, which played some excellent pieces of music during the gathering; but the success of these performers was completely thrown into the shade by the newly organised brass band, under the superintendence of M. Gassner, the talented bandmaster of the 50th Regiment. The performances of this band, which has only been for a short period under the instruction of M. Gassner, were remarkable, and reflected the utmost credit upon the preceptor and the directors . . .
"DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S EXCURSION", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 November 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13175827
. . . The brass band was dressed in a uniform with scarlet trimmings, and the drum and fife band had blue trimmings. Both played remarkably well, but the brass band, to which during three or four months only M. Gassner has given tuition, rendered marches, waltzes, &c., in such good time and tune as to astonish all hearers . . .
"To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 November 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13175995
SIR, - Will you have the goodness to allow me to correct the statement - which by some mistake has found its way into the Herald of Thursday -
to the effect that the next Moonlight Promenade Concert will be given for the benefit of the funds of Captain Cook's Statue.
There is just now nothing further from our minds than to give a concert for that purpose.
Not that we are unwilling to give a concert, or even two if required,
if the committee of the Captain Cook's Statue will reimburse me the sum which I was out of pocket for giving the last two concerts in Hyde Park Pavilion.
Until then the committee need not hope for more from us.
I am certain every person in the city will agree with me that to give a concert (which generally involves ten or twelve days' hard labour in preparing for),
and the proceeds of which are taken by a committee for the erection of a monument in commemoration of the Discoverer of Australia,
and then, for me to pay out of my private purse the expenses incidental to giving such a concert, is simply unjust.
I plead guilty of having sinned, but I will promise never to sin again.
The next moonlight promenade concert will not, therefore, be given for the benefit of Captain Cook's statue, but for the benefit of the Industrial Schools.
- G. GASSNER, 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment.
Victoria Barracks, November 19.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 November 1868), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13176247
GRAND MOONLIGHT PROMENADE CONCERT, in aid of the funds of the SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY.
By permission of Colonel WADDY, C.B., and Officers.
The 50th Queen's Own Band will give a CONCERT, as above, in the Domain, THIS EVENING, at 8'o'clock, weather permitting.
PROGRAMME.
1. Wedding March- "Midsummer Night's Dream" - Mendelssohn
2. Overture - "La Semiramide"- Rossini
3. Lancers - "The Cure" - Coote
4. Selection - "L'Africaine" - Meyerbeer
5. Valse - "The Half-Hundred" - Gassner
6. Selection - "II Trovatore" (by desire) - Verdi
7. Galop - "The Cackling Hens" - Gassner
8. Grand characteristic Pot-pourri, composed expressly for this Concert by Mr. GASSNER, entitled
THE NIGHT-MARE AND COUNCIL OF WAR; or, DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO PANZA.
Characteristic Description:
1. The Election (drums, drums and bugles, and brass band, answering each other from opposite directions)
2. The Dream of Knighthood (reed band)
3. Let us be happy together (brass band at distance, reed band interrupts the brass band with night-mare)
4. The Unveiling of Captain Cook's Statue (brass band marching)
5. The Rogue's March (drums and fifes at distance)
6. The Dead March in "Saul," and "Robert le Diable," (with Mephistopheles in it)
7. The Rogue's March (drums and fifes at distance)
8. Rule Britannia (with the madman's interruption)
9. Hearts of Oak and Rule Britannia (break down)
10. The Red Cross Knight
11. Down among the Dead Men
12. The Council of War (great squabbling)
13. Here's a health to all good Lasses
14. Grand finale - "God save the Queen" and "Rule Britannia."
The public are requested to pay One Shilling at the Gates.
"AL FRESCO CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 November 1868), 5
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13176355
The grand moonlight promenade concert given last evening, in the Outer Domain, by the Band of the 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment, proved highly successful.
The weather being favourable and the light sufficient for social intercourse, a large audience was attracted to the ground, those present numbering about 11,000 persons.
A large platform, with music stands lit with lamps, was erected on an elevation, a little to the south-east of the fountain,
and this was surrounded by a dense throng some time before the time appointed for the opening of the programme.
The selections were well diversified and more than usually choice, including Mendelssohn's Wedding March in "Midsummer Night's Dream,"
the overture to "Semiramide," Coote's lancers " The Cure," an extract from "L'Africaine," Gassner's valse "The Half Hundred,"
and by special request, a portion of "Il Trovatore," with anvil accompaniment, and "Miserere" with song, and Gassner's galop "The Cackling Hens."
Mr. Gassner, the talented bandmaster, composed for the occasion a musical pot-pourri, entitled "The Night Mare and Council of War, or Don Quixote and Sancho Panza."
This is supposed to have reference to certain civic proceedings and shortcomings, the music being adapted to characterise the events.
Thence we had the election represented by drums, drums and bugles, and the brass band, answering each other from opposite directions;
a dream of knighthood by the soft strains of the reed band, "Let us be happy together" by brass band in distance, interrupted by nightmare,
the Unveiling of Captain Cook's Statue (brass band marching), and then following the "Rogues March," the "Dead March in Saul," with a touch of "Robert Le Diable" and "Mephistopheles,"
"Rule Britannia" with the madman's interruption, "Hearts of Oak" and "Rule Britannia" with a break-down, "The Red Cross Knight,"
"Down among the dead men," the Council of War with great squabbling therein, and "Here's a health to all good lasses."
The composer has succeeded in producing some remarkably telling effects, especially of the ludicrous class,
but perhaps the most noticeable part of the arrangement is the ingenious use of the Dead March in "Saul" in a F minor waltz time,
which changes into F major as it merges into the Mephistopheles waltz.
The band was enthusiastically cheered as the programme was passed through.
The proceeds of the concert (a fee having been requested at each entrance to the ground) are to be devoted h in aid of the funds of the School of Industry,
and as few attended without giving a contribution, the friends of the institution must owe a debt of gratitude to Colonel Waddy and the officers the regiment for permitting the band to appear on this occasion,
and also to Mr. Gassner, who, in regard to this as well as to other concerts in aid of charitable institutions,
has not only cheerfully lent his assistance, but exerted himself zealously to obtain success.
The receipts last night will no doubt be found to amount to a handsome sum.
"RETROSPECT", Illustrated Sydney News (28 November 1868), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63514273
WITH the permission of Colonel Waddy, the Band of the 50th (Queen's own) gave another Promenade Concert in the Domain, on Thursday evening, this time in aid of the Funds of the School of Industry. The "Semiramide" overture, and selections from "L'Africaine" and " Il Trovatore," were more than "worth all the money" the public were requested to pay for admittance. The new piece by Mr. Gassner, entitled, "The Nightmare," intended to illustrate our glorious City Council hubbubs, created a good deal of amusement, especially the "Great Squabbling" at the "Council of War."
"MUSIC. MADAME BISHOP AT THE DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S ASYLUM", Sydney Mail (12 December 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166801653
Yesterday, Madame Anna Bishop and Mr. Charles Lascelles visited the above institution, and gave the children a musical treat by singing some of their choice songs, remaining about two hours . . . It was truly delightful to see the joyful countenances of the children as they listened to this musical treat. Mr. Gassner, band master of the 50th Regiment, caused the youthful brass band - trained under his tuition during the last four months - to perform some choice pieces of music to prove their efficiency . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Charles Lascelles (pianist, vocalist)
"THE CATHERINE HAYES HOSPITAL. DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S ASYLUM AT RANDWICK", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 December 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13177667
On Saturday afternoon, the foundation stone of the Catherine Hayes Hospital, at the Destitute Children's Asylum at Randwick, was laid, in the presence of a large number of persons . . . As the procession of ladies and gentlemen . . . went down the road to the appointed spot, they were preceded by the boys' new band, who, under the careful teaching of Mr. Gassner, were found to have actually become proficients, playing marches, polkas, and other pieces with a spirit and a precision which reflected very great credit on their kind instructor. Their smart new uniforms, and numerous brass wind instruments, imparted quite a festive air to the scene . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Catherine Hayes (vocalist, benefactor)
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 December 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13177810
The Band of H.M. 50th Regiment will give their weekly performance in the Outer Domain, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The next moonlight concert of this band will be given on Tuesday next, for the benefit of the City Night Refuge and Soup Kitchen.
The following programme is for this afternoon: -
1. March, "The Australian Stockman," Rayner; 2. quadrille, "Como," D'Albert;
3. selection, "La Traviata," Verdi; 4. valse, "Southern Beauties," Gassner;
5. selection, "Martha," Flotow"; 6, galop, "The Creole," Gassner. God save the Queen.
"PROMENADE CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 December 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13178090
One of these very pleasing and successful entertainments was given in the Domain last night by the splendid band of the 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment, the proceeds being set apart for the benefit of the City Night Refuge and Soup Kitchen. Despite the threatening state of the weather, there being a very clouded sky and other strong indications of rain, the concert was very numerously attended, and there is no doubt that the charitable institution above-named will receive very substantial aid from the entertainment. The performance of the band was as usual very good, and the programme selected by Mr. Gassner contained several exceedingly popular items. The first piece the grand Coronation March from "Le Prophète," was commenced shortly after 8 o'clock. An overture by Auber followed, then the St. Patrick's Quadrilles, a selection from "Un Ballo in Maschera," a valse by Mr. Gassner, the comic fantasia "A Night about Town," by Basquit, another excellent composition by Mr. Gassner, a selection from William Tell, and God save the Queen. The concert lasted for about an hour and a half, and was evidently much enjoyed by those who listened to it.
"THE QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 January 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13181738
The band of H.M.'s 50th Regiment will give their weekly performance in the Domain, this afternoon, at 5 o'clock.
Programme: - 1. March, "Farewell," Gardner; 2. Overture, "Crown diamonds," Auber;
3. Quadrille, "La Sonnambula," Bellini; 4. Selection, "La Sonnambula," Bellini;
5. Valse, "Southern beauties," Gassner; 6. Galop, "The cackling hens," Gassner. God save the Queen!
We have been requested to add that the above band will give another moonlight concert in the Domain,
on the evening of the 25th instant, in aid of the funds of St. Vincent's Hospital.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 January 1869), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13186724
GRAND MOONLIGHT CONCERT, in aid of the funds of
ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL, by the 50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) BAND.
Another Moonlight Promenade Concert, by permission of Colonel Waddy, C.B., and the officers, will be given in
THE DOMAIN, THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of the above charitable institution.
By special desire the Grand Characteristic Pot-pourri, composed expressly for these Moonlight Concerts,
with echoes and bands at distance, by Mr. GASSNER, entitled
THE NIGHTMARE, AND COUNCIL OF WAR, will be given for the second time on this occasion,
PROGRAMME:
1. March - "Grand Procession" - Gassner
2. Overture - "William Tell" - Rossini
3. Lancers - "Somebody's Luggage" - Coote
4. Selection - "Robert le Diable" - Meyerbeer
5. Valse - "Mousetrap Man" - Montgomery
6. Selection - "Il Trovatore" (by desire) - Verdi (with anvil accompaniment, and "Miserere," with gong, &c.)
7. Galop - "Orphee aux Enfers" - Offenbach
8. Grand Characteristic Pot-pourri, composed expressly for these Concerts by Mr. Gassner, entitled
THE NIGHTMARE and COUNCIL OF WAR; or, DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO PANZA.
Characteristic Description . . . [as above]
"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 January 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13180639
. . . The Moonlight Concerts given in the Outer Domain, by the band of the 50th Regiment, under the conductorship of M. Gassner, for charitable purposes, have been very successful, and a large sum - probably not much less than £1000 - has been contributed to the various local charities and kindred institutions in this city. The last of these open-air concerts took place on the 25th instant, and was well attended. We believe it is the intention of a number of gentlemen to organise a concert to be given to M. Gassner in recognition of this philanthropic endeavour . . .
"MUSIC", Sydney Mail (30 January 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166809922
By permission of Colonel Waddy, C.B., a Promenade Concert was given in the Domain, on Monday, by the band of the 50th Regiment, in aid of the funds of St. Vincent's Hospital. The attendance was good, and a large number of people entered the Domain long before the concert commenced. The band was as usual under the skilful leadership of Mr. Gassner. The programme consisted of marches, overtures, valses, opening with a composition by the leader, followed by the overture to William Tell, splendidly performed. The whole of the pieces were rendered very effectively by this fine band. The concert concluded with a characteristic pot-pourri, composed entirely by Mr. Gassner, entitled "The Nightmare," then performed for the second time. It is a composition abounding in passages evidencing masterly skill in instrumentation and a thoroughly cultivated acquaintance with harmonic combinations. The composer has skilfully combined several of the finest morceaux of some of the great composers, linked together by passages evincing great descriptive ability in a musical point of view, and strict attention to the instrumental force under his command. The amount realised in aid of the benevolent object sought to have been benefited must have been considerable, and the entertainment in itself was a treat to all who can enjoy fine music.
"DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY AT RANDWICK", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 February 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13190800
LAST Friday afternoon the annual general meeting of the Destitute Children's Society was held at the asylum at Randwick . . . The boys and girls, about 700 in number, were stationed at the western end of the room; and with them was the Asylum Band, the astonishing proficiency of which reflected much credit upon their talented instructor, Mr. Gassner . . . Through the kindness of Mr. Leigh a set of brass instruments has been received from England for the band, which, at the suggestion of their able and most successful instructor, Mr. Gassner, has been supplemented by the purchase of some others in the colony, and by the gift of a brass drum from Mr. Fitzpatrick, of Erskine-street, value ten guineas . . . A bat, with cricket bail and wickets (presented by Mrs. Dowling), was handed to the leader of the brass band as a reward for their good conduct and proficiency in music. It was intended to have given some prize to one of the band, but Mr. Gassner did not feel that he could make any distinction where all were deserving of praise . . .
"CONCERTS. THE 50TH BAND", Bell's Life in Sydney (20 February 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65469254
The justly popular band of the Queen's Own (50th) intend to give a concert in the outer Domain, on Monday evening next. The proceeds from which will be handed over to the funds of the Sydney Infirmary. It is with much satisfaction that we perform the pleasing duty of drawing the attention of the public to the fact, that Mr. Gassner the able conductor of the band, is to have a complementary concert in the Outer Domain, on Friday next, the 26th instant. We trust that the citizens of Sydney will take this opportunity of testifying their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by this really good musician, by doing their utmost to secure him a "bumper."
The Sydney Morning Herald (23 February 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13178336
The last of the series of concerts given for charitable purposes, by the band of H.M. 50th Regiment, took place, last evening, for the benefit of the Sydney Infirmary. The attendance was not so large as might have been expected. The programme consisted of the "Royal Procession March," composed by Mr. Gassner; the overture to "Semiramide"; and selections from that opera; also selections from "Un Ballo" and "William Tell;" set of Lancers, by Godfrey; "Il Gorigolo waltz," by Mr. Gassner; the "Bonnie Dundee Quadrilles;" and "God save the Queen," as a finale. The several items were executed with great effect, and reflected infinite credit on Mr. Gassner and his excellent band. Some dissatisfaction was expressed at the interruptions occasioned by a company of Volunteers keeping up a fusilade in the Inner Domain, and at times rendering the music almost inaudible.
"TESTIMONIAL TO SIGNOR GASSNER", Empire (27 February 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60832373
A very large number of persons assembled in the Domain last evening, on the occasion of the farewell entertainment to Signor Gassner, the Bandmaster of H.M. 50th Regiment, who took so large a share in originating the series of moonlight promenade concerts on that ground, which have been so extensively patronized. The Volunteer Brigade band, under the leadership of Mr. D. G. Callen, played a beautiful selection of music, including the most popular airs from the operas of "Masaniello," "Lucretia Borgia," "Ruy Blas" and "Martha." The proceeds of the concert will be devoted to the purchase of a testimonial to Signor Gassner; and no doubt the amount received will be amply sufficient for the purchase of one well worthy that gentleman's acceptance, and which will prove a substantial as well as agreeable souvenir of his sojourn in Sydney.
"QUEEN'S OWN BAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 February 1869), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13179681
The last public performance of the above band will be given in the Botanic Gardens, this afternoon, at 5 o'clock.
Programme: 1. March, "Adieu," Gassner; 2. Overture, "Zampa," Herold;
3. Quadrille, "Masaniello," Auber; 4. Selection, "Semiramide," Rossini;
5. Valse, "Homeward-bound," Gassner; 6. March, "Adieu," God save the Queen.
"COMPLIMENTARY DINNER", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1869), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13184060
On Thursday last, the professional and other friends of Mr. Gassner, the bandmaster of the 50th Regiment, entertained him at dinner at the Café de France in George-street, the regiment being on the eve of departure for Europe. A recherché repast was laid out and enjoyed by those present, and in the course of the evening the usual loyal toasts and the health of Mr. Gassner was proposed and heartily responded to. In returning thanks, Mr. Gassner observed that the gentleman who had proposed his health had been pleased to speak in eulogistic terms of the efforts made by him (Mr. Gassner) to promote the study of music in the colony, and also to his having been the means of assisting the funds of various institutions. He wished it, however, to be clearly understood that the thanks of the community were due to Major General Waddy and the officers of the 50th, for whatever of good in that direction might have been effected by the moonlight concerts, as without their permission, the band, of course, could not have performed - a permission that was always freely granted. Mr. Gassner thanked his hosts for the honour they had that evening conferred on him. Several songs were given, and pianoforte pieces performed during the evening, which was spent in an agreeable manner up to 11 o'clock.
"SYDNEY THEATRICALS &c. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", The Era [London, England] (30 May 1869), 7
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18690530/015/0007 (PAYWALL)
MARCH 26th, 1869. A complete change has taken place in the fortunes of the Theatrical Profession, and there is now a perfect plethora of dramatic performances . . . Added to these have been been open air concerts in the Domain on behalf of various charities, most generously given by the band of the 50th Regiment, under the very able leadership of M. Gassner, the bandmaster. I regret to say, enpassrant, that this popular regiment has just sailed in the Himalaya for England, and a greet loss it will prove to us, for the gallant colonel, General Waddy, has so thoroughly identified himself with the Sydney people in supporting all kinds of sport that his place will not easily be filled up . . .
England (from late 1869):
"NAVAL AND MILITARY", Western Morning News [Devon, UK] (4 November 1869), 3
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Weather permitting the band of her Majesty's 50th Regiment will play the following programme at Mount Wise at three o'clock this afternoon: -
March, "The President's," Reyloff;
overture, "Nabuccodonosor," Verdi;
selection, "Gemma di Vergy," Donizetti;
valse, "Gorigolo," Gassner;
selection, "Un Ballo," Verdi;
galop, "Catastrophe," Sterns;
"God save the Queen."
England census, 1871, Hampshire, Aldershot; UK National Archives, RG10/819
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/7619/HAMRG10_819_821-0024 (PAYWALL)
Giovanni Gassner / Widower / 42 / Band master army / Born Naples Italy Naturalised British subject
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 August 1871), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13243772
METROPOLITAN INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION. SATURDAY, 26 AUGUST . . .
MUSICAL PROGRAMME. SATURDAY AFTERNOON . . . 9. Galop - The Fighting Cock and Cackling Hens. - Gassner . . .
SATURDAY EVENING . . . 7. Galop - Creoles. - Gassner . . .
"PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS MAJOR-GENERAL LYSONS, C.B.", Aldershot Military Gazette (18 May 1872), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000212/18720518/003/0003 (PAYWALL)
On Saturday the inst., thirteen bandmasters of the division, assembled at the 1st Brigade Office, South Camp, at 3 in the afternoon, for the purpose of presenting to Major-General Lysons, C.B., a handsome illuminated address, executed by Messrs. Culleton, of London. Mr. Gassner, as president of the committee of bandmasters, in presenting it to General Lysons, said: - I am requested by my brother bandmasters present to you an address in which we express our acknowledgements of the kindness which you manifested towards us all during the progress of the arrangements for the late monster concert, and during the concert itself, and which, hope, that you will be pleased to accept. The address was follows:- MONSTER MILITARY CONCERT HELD IN RIDING SCHOOL, EAST CAVALRY BARRACKS, ALDERSHOT, On April 4th, 5th and 6th, 1872. At a general meeting of the bandmasters of the division, held on the 8th April, 1872, it was unanimously carried that a letter should be forwarded to Major General D. Lysons, C.B., to express how fully they recognised his unquestionably good judgment in directing the management of this concert, undertaken on so large a scale, and his unusual knowledge of matters musical. The bandmasters further desire to thank him for the impartial kindness, consideration, and support, they at all times received from him while carrying out his wishes, and they would consider themselves fortunate, under similar circumstances, should they have energetic a gentleman at their head - Signed, Mr. Charles Cousins, 2nd Dragoon Guards; Mr. Vandenheuvel, 7th Hussars; Mr. A. Seume, 9th Lancers; Mr. Curry, 2nd batt. 4th; Mr. W. Allen, 2nd batt. 15th; Mr. J. Holt, 2nd batt. 17th; Mr. C. J. Hurst, 2nd batt. 22nd; Mr. L. Werner, 27th Regiment; Mr. J. Bayley, 46th Regiment; Mr. G. Gassner, 50th Regiment; Mr. Hecker, 82nd Regiment; Mr. W. T. Cole. 99th Regiment; Mr. Walsh, 100th Regiment; Mr. C. Luschwitz, 102nd Regiment . . .
"OUR BANDMASTER", The Queen's Own Gazette [50th Regiment, England] (1 March 1880), 117
THE FOLLWOING EXTRACT IS TAKEN FROM AN EDINBURGH JOURNAL.-
The subject of our sketch was born at Naples in February 1828, and at the early age of nine was placed in the Royal Conservatoire in that city, presided over by Mercadante.
Passing over his early days, which were uneventful, in 1847 he was appointed Second-Lieutenant in the First Regiment of the Swiss Guards. In 1848, when the great Rebellion took place in Italy, he fought on the side of the people, moved by King Bomba's cruel and despotic rule; but the popular cause having been worsted, he sought and obtained a passage to England on Her Majesty's Ship Queen.
After landing in England, having no introduction or letter to anyone, and unable to speak the language, Signor Gassner went to Malta, where his musical education proved of great service to him. Here he joined Her Majesty's 44th Regiment as Bandmaster, and on that Regiment leaving Malta, about 1851, he joined the Buffs. On the departure of the Buffs shortly afterwards for Greece, Signor Gassner was transferred to Her Majesty's Ship Bellerophon, commanded by Lord George Paulet, and accompanied that Officer to the Black Sea. He acted as his Lordship's honorary interpreter, in which capacity he proved eminently useful in frequent communications with Omar Pasha, whose head-quarters were near Eupatoria. On two occasions, when returning to the ship, he was attacked by Cossacks, but fortunately succeeded in reaching the boat unhurt. When the Bellerophon returned to Britain, in 1855, our musician joined the 1st Royal Lanark Militia, in Hamilton, as bandmaster; on the disbanding of which Regiment, in 1856, he joined the 5th Dragoon Guards, then stationed in Edinburgh, little Edinburgh as it then was, compared to the mighty city whose arms now seize the country right and left.
A foot Regiment, however, being more to the taste of Signor Gassner, he left the Dragoons and joined the 50th "Queen's Own" Regiment, with whom he has served ever since, at home and abroad. His musical ability is well known, and his compositions - chiefly for military bands - are varied and numerous. Many of his pieces have been published in several military band journals, and take a high place in general estimation, as our author's command of instrumentation - got from many years of hard study in that particular branch - is well known to all publishers of military band music; and we may add that during his stay in Edinburgh he has written two fantasias on Scotch melodies - "The Souvenir d'Edinbourg" and the "Jacobite." These pieces, together with many others of his compositions and arrangements, have been frequently performed amongst us, and have not only given satisfaction to the ordinary listener by their general effect, but on account of the musicianly ability and original thought displayed in their scoring, have won the admiration of those in a position to judge of their merits.
Signor Gassner, during his stay in Edinburgh, has made many friends, and to our credit be it said, his efforts to promote pure musical taste amongst us have been warmly appreciated. From our own experience of him, as a musician and a gentleman, we can only speak in terms of clear praise. It is almost supererogatory to say how much the Edinburgh public are indebted to him for the many musical treats afforded by his Band. Their correct and intelligent rendering of the music, and the ease and familiarity delayed in the general phrasing, betoken a thorough and careful training, and strict confidence on the part of the men in their leader, and on the part of that leader a sound judgement and artistic appreciation of the subject in hand. All this must have been apparent, to the outside public; but only to those who are acquainted with Signor Gassner in private life can be known his wide experience of music, both in its technique and in its literature. So many opportunities have we had of hearing them that, we have come to consider the Band of the 50th Regiment almost an institution in Edinburgh. Now that they are about, to leave us, we can only express our regret, and hope, as we believe - that wherever they and their talented conductor go, they will win the same warm esteem, appreciation, and respect they have won in "Auld Reekie."
[Advertisement], Bury Free Press [Suffolk, England] (15 May 1880), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000762/18800515/100/0005 (PAYWALL)
BOTANIC GARDENS, BURT ST. EDMUND'S. WHIT-MONDAY BANK HOLIDAY MAY 17th, 1880 . . .
By permission of Col. J. THOMPSON, the splendid BAND of the 50th QUEEN OWN Regiment will be in attendance,
under the direction of SIGNOR GIOVANNI GASSNER,
when a choice selection of Music, Vocal Choruses, &c., will be given . . .
England census, 1881, Essex, Colchester St. Giles; UK National Archives, RG11/1787
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/7572/ESSRG11_1784_1788-0844 (PAYWALL)
Giovanni Gassner / Head / Wid'r / 52 / Bandmaster 50th Foot / [born] Italy, Naples, B. Subject
Edith [Gassner] / Dau'r. / Unm. / 20 / - / [born] Ceylon
Arthur [Gassner] / Son / [Unm.] / 17 / Midshipman / [born] [Ceylon]
Blanche [Gassner] / Dau'r / [Unm.] / 15 / - / [born] at sea
"THE 50TH (QUEEN'S OWN) REGIMENT", Essex Standard (19 July 1884), 10
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000165/18840719/069/0010 (PAYWALL)
Mr. G. Gassner, for 28 years the popular Bandmaster of this popular Regiment, and who is well known in Colchester, where he was for several years quartered with the Regiment, having just resigned his appointment, was entertained at a farewell mess dinner by Colonel Leach and the Officers at Camp Polymedia, Cyprus, on June 6. In proposing Mr. Gassner's health on the occasion, Colonel Leach said,-
Gentlemen, I rise to propose the health of our esteemed and respected guest, Mr. Gassner, who 1Iam deeply sorry to say is about to leave the old Regiment, in which he has so well and ably served, and in which he has so wielded the baton of the Band for a period of nearly twenty-eight years, in the most perfect manner, which we have all so thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. (Applause.) It is curious that during my short command I have had to say farewell to no less than three members of the old Corps. Saying adieu is always trying; but I must admit that the present one is most painful to me, because Mr. Gassner is one of the few remaining ties which bind the old "Fighting Fiftieth" to the present Royal West Kent. I hope you will excuse my saying much, as I feel this occasion deeply. Perhaps some of you are not aware that Mr. Gassner served with distinction in the Crimea with Lord George Paulet, and he is in possession of the medals granted for that campaign, viz., Crimean and Turkish, together with the medal for New Zealand. I should like to enlarge further on Mr. Gassner's merits, but you must take the will for the deed. All that I will now say is, that whenever Mr. Gassner feels inclined to pay the Regiment a visit, he will always be heartily welcome; and I am sure all will join me in wishing him long life and every happiness in his retirement.
The toast was received in a most enthusiastic manner, and Mr. Gassner made an appropriate response. On a subsequent day (June 9), Mr. Gassner, who leaves behind him a piece of music entitled "Farewell," which he has specially composed and dedicated to Col. Leach and officers of "The Queen's Own," met the bandsmen in the practice room for the last time for the purpose of saying good-bye, but before doing so he was presented by them with a cheque and a letter, in which they expressed their esteem, and wished him, on his return to England, to procure an album, which they promised to fill with their photographs.
Nominal list of men discharged by the Commandant at Discharge Depot on Saturday 12 July 1884; UK National Archives, WO121/241
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO121/0241/001_024 (PAYWALL)
Gassner Giovanni / 1059 / Bandmaster / Royal West Kent [regiment] / [date of discharge] [22 July 1884] / Having reached the age of retirement for warrant officer / [date of attestation] [19 May 1865]
Admission as pensioner, Royal Hospital Chelsea, 12 August 1884, Giovanni Gassner, discharge from West Kent Regiment; UK National Archives, WO117/38
https://www.fold3.com/image/581842240/piece-38-1884-1884-7915b-13263b-page-186 (PAYWALL)
11361 / R'l Wet Kent / Bandmaster / Mr. Giovanni Gassner / 50th [regiment] / Service 18 7/12 years / N. Zealand - 10 months / Australia 2 years 8 months / Cyprus 1 year 7 months /
Having reached the age for retirement / [born] Naples Italy / [trade] Bandmaster / [age] 55 / . . . Address: 21 Clarendon Rd Croydon West . . .
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1893, Gassner
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1115247:1904 (PAYWALL)
GASSNER Giovanni of 42 Palace-square Upper Norwood Surrey died 12 March 1893 at 2 rue Fourcroy Paris
Probate London 16 August to Edith Gassner and Blanche Gassner spinsters Effects £228 10s.
"AT HOME AT ADMIRALTY HOUSE. ANOTHER EASTER FESTIVAL", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (11 April 1896), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14045311
His Excellency the Admiral followed the dinners which he has given recently in celebration of the Easter season by holding an "At Home" at Admiralty House yesterday, to which a very large number of guests were invited . . . the music . . . under the baton of E. Wright was being played by the band of the flagship . . . The music performed by the band consisted of march, "Advance Guard" (Ord Hume); overture, "The Exiles" (Gassner) [sic, The exiled]; valse, "The Colonel" (Bucalossi); selection, "Madame Favart" (Offenbach); gavotte, "Belle Vue" (Godfrey); galop, "The Planters" (Fricke) . . .
Musical works (extant):
Souvenire di Glasgow, walzer - G. Gassner (London, [1856])
Copy at the British Library
The Barncluth polka composed by G. Gassner ([London]: [Key, Rudall & Co.] [1856])
Copies at the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and British Library
https://search.worldcat.org/title/863516155
The southern beauties waltzes, composed and dedicated to the ladies of New South Wales by G. Gassner, bandmaster H. M. 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment (Sydney: Elvy & Co., [1868])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931416
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKwzZKoaN3 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Hammond Elvy (Sydney musicseller, publisher)
2d. Brigade quick step - G. Gassner [brass band parts] (London, [1873]
Copy at the British Library
Grand fantasia on Scotch melodies ["The Jacobite"] - G. Gassner [military band parts] (London: Boosey & Co, [1880])
Copy at the British Library
March solennelle - G. Gassner [military band parts] ([? London: Boosey & Co.], 1881)
Copy at the British Library
Un souvenir d'Edimbourg, grande fantaisie (pour musique militaire), par G. Gassner (Paris: F. Goumas, [1881])
Copy at the Bibliothèque nationale de France
https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb43005961s
https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb430059624
Valse, Mon ami - G. Gassner [military band parts] ([? London: Boosey & Co.], 1882)
Copy at the British Library
Cavatina [B flat clarionet solo] - G. Gassner [military band parts] (London: Boosey & Co., 1884)
Copy at the British Library
A musical bouquet, fantasia - G. Gassner [military band parts] (London: Boosey & Co., 1886)
Copy at the British Library
Overture, The exiles [sic] - G. Gassner [military band parts] (London: Boosey & Co., 1887)
Copy at the British Library
https://search.worldcat.org/title/1061673746
Bibliography and resources:
Kenneth Young, Music's great days in the spas and watering-places (London: Macmillan, 1968), 45-46
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21127103
Clare Gleeson and Elizabeth Nichol (eds), "Giovanni Gassner", in Musical notables of New Zealand (documenting historical figures from New Zealand's musical heritage, 1840-1920)
https://nzmusicalnotables.com/notables/notables-e-h/#giovanni-gassner
GATES, Mr. (Mr. GATES; ? Mr. GALE)
Bass or baritone vocalist, actor
Active Adelaide, SA, 1839-40
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Gates+actor+1839-40 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GATES-Mr (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (16 November 1839), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27440983
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, North Terrace, Adelaide.
MR. CAMERON has the honor of announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen, and the Public of Adelaide and its vicinity, that he has,
at a considerable expence, fitted up an appropriate Theatre in North Terrace,
and it is hoped the arrangements will secure that patronage and support which in catering for their amusement it will be his study to merit.
The Theatre will consist of one tier of Private Boxes, and a commodious Pit, and will open on
Monday Evening, November 25, 1839, when will be presented Kotzebue's celebrated play of
THE STRANGER . . . Mrs. Haller - Mrs. Parnell.
During the piece Mrs. Coombes will sing the plaintive air - I have a silent sorrow here . . .
Song from Guy Mannering - Safely follow him - by Mr. Gates . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Samson Cameron (actor, manager); Mrs. Coombes (actor, vocalist); Mrs. Parnell (actor, vocalist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)
MUSIC: Safely follow him (Cooke, from Guy Mannering)
[Advertisement], Southern Australian (12 December 1839), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71685688
Victoria Theatre, NORTH TERRACE, ADELAIDE.
THE Public are respectfully informed, that on THURSDAY EVENING, December 12th, 1839, will be presented the Comedy in 5. Acts of
THE WONDER!! A Woman Keeps a Secret!!!
Nicolante - Mrs. Parnell. For Characters see the Bill of the Day.
GLEE - "O Lady Fair," By Mrs. Parnell, Mrs. Coombes, and Mr. Gates.
AFTER WHICH, BACHELOR'S BUTTONS . . . the Proprietor, S. CAMERON. VIVAT REGINA.
MUSIC: O lady fair (Thomas Moore)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Advertiser (24 March 1840), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195859729
VICTORIA THEATRE. For the Benefit of Mrs. Cameron . . .
TOMORROW EVENING (Wednesday) . . . Wednesday, 25th March, 1840,
Will be produced, with New Music, Scenery, Dresses, Decorations, Machinery, &c.,
the celebrated Musical Play taken from Sir Walter Scott's Novel of the same name, called
GUY MANNERING; Or, The Gipsy's Prophecy . . . Gabriel - Mr. Gates . . .
In the course of the piece the following Glees, Songs, Choruses, &c.:-
Glee - The winds whistle cold, Mrs. Mansfield, Mr. Gates, Mrs. Rainsford, and amateurs . . .
Gipsy Glee and Chorus - Chough and Crow to roost are gone, Mrs. Rainsford, Mrs. Mansfield, Mr. Gates, and amateurs.
Song - Safely follow him - Mr. Gates . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Cordelia Cameron (actor, vocalist); Mrs. Mansfield (vocalist); Jane Rainsford (actor, vocalist)
MUSIC: The winds whistle cold and The chough and crow (Bishop, from Guy Mannering)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (28 March 1840), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441312
VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
BUCKINGHAM'S NIGHT. (Stage Manager.) On Monday Evening, March 30 . .
ONE O'CLOCK; OR, THE WOOD DEMON . . . Zangrida (the Wood Demon) - Mr. Gale [sic ?] . . .
Comic Song - Young Larry, By an Amateur.
Song - Rory o'More - Mrs. Mansfield.
Glee - By Messrs. Buckingham, Gates, Fenton, and Mrs. Mansfield.
Song - The Wolf, Mr. Gates.
Comic Song - Mr. Buckingham.
To conclude with the Operatic Farce of NO SONG NO SUPPER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Buckingham (actor, vocalist); Charles Fenton (actor, vocalist)
MUSIC: The wolf (Shield)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Advertiser (28 April 1840), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195859810
VICTORIA THEATRE . . . April 29 . . .
Song - The Old Maid - Mrs. Cameron in character
Song - Mr. Gates . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (21 November 1840), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27442018
VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
FOR the BENEFIT of Mr. LEE, Leader of the Orchestra,
assisted by all the available Musical Talent in the Colony . . .
on Monday Evening next, November 23, 1840 . . .
Song - Hurrah for the Road - Mr. Gates.
Song - The Maid of Judah - Mr. Ward.
Song - Mrs. Cameron.
The whole to conclude with, by particular desire, OTHELLO TRAVESTIE . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Lee (violinist, leader)
MUSIC: Hurrah for the road (from Paul Clifford)
GATES, James Mortimer (James Mortimer GATES; J. M. GATES)
Musician, bandmaster, cornet player, composer, arranger
Born c. 1839; son of John GATES and Harriett MORTIMER
Active Geelong, VIC, early 1860s
Active Maitland, NSW, by 1865
Married Isabella BLACKBURN, Newcastle, NSW, 1873
Active Gympie, QLD, by 1877
Died Gympie, QLD, 24 August 1898, aged "59"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Mortimer+Gates+d1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GATES-James-Mortimer (shareable link to this entry)
THANKS: To Helen English, of the University of Newcastle, July 2015, for identifying J. M. Gates as James Mortimer Gates, and for kindly allowing me to update this entry accordingly.
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (16 October 1862), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148903295
GRAND VOLUNTEER QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY.
WITH the kind permission of the Commanding Officer the Band of the Regiment will give a
SELECT EVENING at No 2 Company's Room, Ryrie-street, on Thursday, Oct. 16th.
Tickets of admission to be obtained of J. M. Gates, E. Ashmore, W. Beales, and G. W. Walker.
ASSOCIATIONS: George William Walker (musician); Geelong Volunteer Band (association)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (21 December 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148702209
SOBER CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE. (SIXTH YEAR.)
TEMPERANCE HALL, LITTLE MALOP-STREET, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 21ST DECEMBER,
Commencing promptly at eight o'clock, USUAL MUSICAL WEEKLY RE-UNION FOR FAMILY RECREATION,
and for which occasion THE GEELONG AMATEUR TROUBADOURS Have kindly volunteered their valuable services.
Pianist - Mr. W. D. Goodall.
Orchestra, Messrs. R. J. Andrews, 1st violin; J. Stainsby, 2nd do;
Jas. Gates, cornet; J. Best, violincello.
ADMISSION: Sixpence - Subscribing Members and Children Three-pence each. The inmates of the Orphanages free.
W. STITT JENKINS, President.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Daniel Goodall (pianist); Robert James Andrews (violin); James Stainsby (violin); John Parry Best (cello); William Stitt Jenkins (president)
[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (30 September 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18711102
MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Season - 1865, MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, EAST MAITLAND . . .
a GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT will take place in the hall of the above Institute
ON TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3RD. 1865.
PROGRAMME . . . PART II - CLASSICAL AND POPULAR.
Cornet Solo - "Eclipse Polka" - Mr. J. M. GATES - KOENIG . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maitland Philharmonic Society (association)
[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (14 October 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18706671
WEST MAITLAND VOLUNTEER BAND.
THE Band Committee having secured the services of a new, efficient, and steady Bandmaster (Mr. Gates),
are desirous of increasing the strength of the Band by the addition of two or three respectable young men.
Early application is necessary. Nights of Practice: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at the Old Court-house. -
The Band Committee take this opportunity of thanking the public for the generous support they have always given to the Band Fund,
and beg respectfully to inform them that the Evening Promenade Performances will be resumed in a week or two,
on the Old Parade Ground, of which due notice will be given.
JOSEPH GREER, A. WILKINSON, BENJN. HART.
ASSOCIATIONS: West Maitland Volunteer Band (association)
"THE VOLUNTEER BAND", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 November 1865), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18713389
We learn that the band will resume their Thursday evening practice, this evening, on the old parade ground, under the new bandmaster, Mr. Gates.
The programme for this evening is: -
Part 1st: 1. Shades of Evening, by J. M. Gates; 2. The Empress Quadrilles, H. Farmer;
3. Selection Christy's Songs, S. Jones; 4. Louva's March -
Part 2nd.- 5. Mendelsohn's Wedding March; 6. The Woodland Whispers Waltzes, Stanley;
7. Lillian Polka, C. D'Albert; 8. March, "Steer me Back," J. M. Gates. God save the Queen.
"VOLUNTEER BAND", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (7 December 1865), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18699988
VOLUNTEER BAND, Friday Evening, -
Programme: Part I: 1. Moonlight Parade March, by J. M. Gates;
2. Martha Valse, C. D'Albert; 3. Selection, Christy's (by desire), S. Jones;
4. March, "The harp that once" J. M. Gates. -
Part II: 5. Edinburgh Quadrilles, C. D'Albert; 6. Prince Imperial Galop, C. Coote; 7. Lillian Polka, C. D'Albert;
8. March, "Steer me back" J. M. Gates, God save the Queen.
"MASONIC BALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (13 July 1867), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18715519
A grand ball under the patronage of the members of the Masonic order was held on Thursday night [11 July] in the Court House . . . A large number were present and dancing was commenced about half-past nine o'clock. An excellent band, under the leadership of Mr. J. M. Gates, of West Maitland, was engaged for the occasion, and the manner in which it performed contributed in a great degree to the pleasures of the evening's entertainment . . . The ball was brought to a close shortly before four o'clock.
"POLICE INTELLIGENCE . . . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1868 . . . Charge of Embezzlement", The Newcastle Chronicle [NSW] (3 December 1868), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111330094
John Mabyn, on remand, in custody, was charged with embezzling £4, the property of Andrew W. Walker, of Bolton-street, on the 28th instant . . .
James Mortimer Gates deposed: I am in Mr. Walker's employ. I know the prisoner, who has been an assistant of Mr. Walker's . . .
"THE ARTILLERY BAND", The Newcastle Chronicle (28 October 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111160566
This band, which already numbers thirteen members, is making great progress towards proficiency, under the able tuition of Mr. J. M. Gates, and in about two months more we may expect to have a brass band in the town to enliven us, almost equal to that of our neighbours in West Maitland. Mr. Gates lately purchased from Mr. Paskins, of West Maitland, three brass instruments, viz., a bombardone, a baritone, and a tenor horn. He speaks highly in favor of them as being of a first class character, and were purchased at a low figure. We are glad to learn that such instruments can be obtained at Mr. Paskins', without the trouble and expense of sending to England for them.
"VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY BAND PERFORMANCES", The Newcastle Chronicle (7 June 1873), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111151035
By permission of Captain Holt, the Volunteer Artillery Band will perform the following programme on the grounds attached to the Asylum for Imbeciles this afternoon,
commencing at three o'clock sharp - weather permitting: -
Part I. - 1. Sultan Mahomed's Grand March (Swaboda); 2. Edinburgh Quadrille (C. D'Albert); 3. Friedrick's Schottische (Kuhner);
4. North American Quickstep (J. M. Gates).
Part II. - 5. Woodland Whispers Waltz (Stanley);
6. Moonlight Polka (arranged by J. M. Gates); 7. Signal March (Kuhner);
8. Prince Imperial Galop (C. Coote, junr.). God Save the Queen.
ASSOCIATIONS: Newcastle Volunteer Artillery Band (association)
"LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS", Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette [Gympie, QLD] (10 March 1877), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168611954
The Catholic Band favoured the public of Gympie with a treat on Saturday evening last, on Commissioner's Hill. Some excellent selections particularly well-played, were given, and there was but one opinion expressed, that Bandmaster Gates must spare no time in securing to his pupils such perfection as they have attained.
[News], The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (19 July 1879), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article884240
The following persons were adjudicated insolvent upon their own petitions: . . .
James Mortimer Gates, of Red Hill, Gympie, musician, in forma pauperis; first meeting, August 7.
"LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS", Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette [QLD] (16 August 1879), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170582604
We are pleased to hear that some of the old supporters of the Hibernian Band have communicated with Mr. Gates, the bandmaster,
and the Band has consented to play at Mr. Murray's, Commissioner's Hill, and at Mr. Cullinane's, Mary-street, alternately.
The following is the programme for this evening: -
Part I. Grand March - Field Day - (Callan) [Callen]; Quick Step Medley - (Gates); Grand Selection from Attila - (Verdi);
Cornet Solo by Mr. Gates - Koenig's Eclipse Polka;
Quadrille - Christmas Echoes - (Godfrey); March - Love Not - (Glover);
Part II. Selection from Falstaff - (Balfe); Grand Waltz - Das Musikfest - (Jackson;) March - Her bright smile haunts me still - (Ford);
Polka - Kingfisher - (Coote); Gallop - Excursion - (Montgomery); God Save the Queen.
"LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS", Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (13 September 1879), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170583202
The Oddfellows Band will perform the following choice selections from off the balcony of the Commercial Hotel, this evening . . .
The members of the Hibernian Band have, with very commendable spirit, decided upon giving the residents of the Monkland a treat this evening,
and will perform some selections opposite Mr. M. J. O'Brien's, Monkland Store.
The performance is entitled "an evening with Tom Moore," and the music for the occasion has been selected and principally arranged by Mr. Gates, bandmaster.
The following is the programme: -
Quick Step - Steer my bark to Erin's Isle - Gates; Grand March - The Minstrel Boy - Riviere; The Knight of St Patrick Lancers - Godfrey;
Song - The Exile of Erin - Arranged by Gates; Parade Waltz - Molly Astore - Gates;
Quick March - Eily Mavourueen - Millor; Quadrille - Royal Irish - Jullien;
Waltzes - Gems of Erin - Gates; Polka - The Holiday - Hare; March - The Mulligan Guard - Jones;
Troop - Kate Kearney - Gates; Quick Step - Garryowen - Gates; God save the Queen.
"Notes and News", Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (25 August 1898), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article171525669
In consequence of information supplied by Dr. Ryan, Senior Sergeant Ferguson despatched three constables to the residence of Mr. James Mortimer Gates on Tuesday last where they found the owner seriously ill and in a partially neglected state. He was at once conveyed to the Hospital on a stretcher by the constables and a member of the Ambulance Brigade. He, however, only lingered a very few hours, dying quietly early yesterday morning, the cause of death being cancer of the abdomen. The deceased, who was 59 years of age, was for a long time known in connection with the Hibernian band, of which he was bandmaster for some years. The funeral takes place to-day.
GATLAND, Robert Edward (Robert Edward GATLAND; R. E. GATLAND; Mr. GATLAND)
Musician, vocalist, Irish comic singer, orchestral player, amateur actor, comedian, carpenter
Born London, England, 5 October 1832; baptised St. George in the East, 3 February 1833, son of Jarratt GATLAND (1804-1867) and Sarah WHITTAMORE (1804-1868)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by 1855
Married Emma GREGORY (1837-1902), Sydney, NSW, 1855
Active Auckland, NZ, 1868-76
Died Bourke, NSW, 21 May 1897, aged "64" (BDM NSW 4086/1897)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Edward+Gatland+1832-1897 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/gatland-robert-edward-28092 (People Australia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GATLAND-Robert-Edward (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Saint George [in the East] in the County of Middlesex in the year 1833; register, 1826-35, page 227; London Metropolitan Archives, P93/Geo/014
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4805811:1558 (PAYWALL)
[Born] 5 of Oct. 1832 / No. 1810 / Feb'y 3 / Robert Edward son of / Jarratt & Sarah / Gatland / John Street / Servant . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Jarratt Gatland and Sarah Whittamore had married at St. Botolph Aldgate in the City of London on 4 September 1826
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (20 March 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13038017
ROYAL ALBERT THEATRE. - THIS EVENING, the celebrated English and Irish Comedian,
E. GATLAND, takes his first BENEFIT at the above Theatre,
when he will appear as Joe the Orphan, in the beautiful drama of JACK and JACK'S BROTHER, assisted by several talented Artists,
who have kindly volunteered their services for this occasion only.
The Interlude will consist of SONGS, sentimental and comic, together with DANCING,
in which several of the seamen belonging to M. M. ships in harbour will take a prominent part.
The evening's entertainment will conclude with the Fifth Act of Sheridan's Play of PIZARRO.
For further particulars, see small bills. Prices as usual.
ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Albert Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (19 December 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63594391
Prince of Wales Theatre. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26th, 1860.
LESSEES: Messrs, Sharp and Wilkinson.
THE public of Bathurst are respectfully informed, that the above favourite place of amusement will open on BOXING NIGHT,
with the following talented company: -
MR. and MRS. J. B. RUSSELL; MR. and MRS. MURRAY; MR. BARRY; MR. TWIGHT
MR. GATLAND; MR. FLYNN; MR. W. RICE; MR. and MRS. WILKINSON . . .
F. J. SHARP, Acting Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Twight (actor); Walter John Rice (musician); Theodore and Marian Wilkinson (actors); Frederick Sharp (actor, musician, manager); Prince of Wales Theatre (Bathurst venue)
[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (16 January 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62401828
I.O.O.F.M.U.
Royal Victoria Theatre, DURHAM STREET,
BENEFIT NIGHT!! BROTHER R. E. GATLAND,
Of the Loyal Wandering Minstrel Lodge, No. 2079, Sydney District
WILL have the honor of taking a BENEFIT at the above THEATRE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1861,
Under the Immediate Patronage of the Bathurst District Officers, and the Officers and Brothers of the Loyal Kincora Lodge, No. 4195.
The performance will commence with the beautiful two Act Drama, entitled, The
CHARMING POLLY; OR, LUCKY AND UNLUCKY DAYS.
To be followed by an interlude, comprising SINGING & DANCING.
The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable Farce of The
IRISH TUTOR; Or, THE NEW LIGHTS.
Admission: - Boxes, 3s.; Pit, 1s.
Doors open at half-past 7; performance will commence precisely at 8 o'clock.
J. B. RUSSELL, Stage Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Bathurst venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (16 February 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13052790
MASON'S SALOON, TO-NIGHT. - Confusion to the Norman, from the Opera of Robin Hood.
MASON'S SALOON - Re-Engagement of Mr. Gatland, late of the Victoria Theatre. Liquors, bar prices.
MUSIC: Confusion to the Norman (music by G. A. Macfarren, from the recent opera of Robin Hood)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 March 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13053522
MASON'S SALOON - "Confusion to the Normans," and "From Childhood's Dawn," from Robin Hood.
MASON'S SALOON - Glees, Trios, and Duets. Mr. Gatland, Irish Comic Singer. Liquors, bar prices.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13053843
MASON'S SALOON. - Selections from the latest operas,
Robin Hood, Rose of Castile [Balfe], &c.
MASON'S SALOON. - Glees, Trios, Duets, &c. Mr. Gatland, Irish comic singer. Liquors, bar prices.
MASON'S SALOON. - In addition to usual attractions Mr[s]. Eastwick, the favourite pianist, engaged.
ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Eastwick (pianist)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 March 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13054605
MASON'S SALOON - Selections from Robin Hood, Muleteer [Balfe], and other favourite operas. Liquors, bar prices.
MASON'S SALOON. - Overtures, glees, trios, duets, &c. Mr. Gatland, Irish comic singer.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 April 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13060794
MASON'S SALOON. - Continued success. - Mr. GATLAND, the Irish humorist, every evening. Liquors bar prices.
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (6 July 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60491662
RE-OPENING OF ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Mr. J. WINTERBOTTOM,
On TUESDAY next, 9th July. The following Artists will appear on the occasion -
G. H. Rogers, F. Howson . . . Messrs. . . . Gatland, Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. C. Jones . . . and
a full and efficient Orchestra. Leader, Mr. G. PECK, who has kindly volunteered his services upon the occasion.
Conductor, Mr. J. WINTERBOTTOM.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (musician); George Herbert Rogers (actor); Frank Howson (actor, vocalist); Emelia Crosby (actor); Christina Mary Jones (actor); George Peck (violin, leader); Lyceum Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 August 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13059649
MASON'S SALOON. - Glees, Trios, Duets, Selections from the latest operas, &c.. GATLAND, Irish comic singer.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 March 1863), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13076165
SYDNEY ORCHESTRAL UNION. - Notice of REMOVAL. -
The above Society have removed to Mr. Cane's Schoolroom, Stanley-street, Woolloomooloo.
Practice, this evening, at half-past 7 sharp.
A few additional members required.
W. KNIGHT, conductor.
R. E. GATLAND, secretary.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sydney Orchestral Union (association)
[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (23 June 1870), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18700623.2.2.7
A. R. V. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.
A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT Will be given TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), JUNE 23, 1870,
In Aid of the Band Fund, By Members of the AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS, Assisted by Ladies of the Profession . . .
SERGT. R. E. GATLAND, Manager.
[Advertisement], New Zealand Herald [Auckland, NZ] (17 October 1870), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18701017.2.2.6
AUCKLAND ETHIOPIAN TROUPE. CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET . . .
HIS (MONDAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 17 . . .
PROGRAMME . . . PART II . . . . Song - Mr. R. E. Gatland . . .
[Advertisement], Auckland Star (23 November 1870), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18701123.2.16.4
SYMONDS-ST. MUSIC HALL. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, NOV. 23.
THE ORPHEUS MINSTRELS . . . BENEFIT OF THE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Overture - "Crown Diamonds" (Auber) - Company
Opening Chorus - "Ernani" (Verdi) - Company . . .
The Little One that Died - Mr. R. E. Gatland
PART II . . . The Wanderer (Schubert) - Mr. R. E. Gatland . . .
[News], New Zealand Herald (26 August 1876), 5
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18760826.2.21
We understand that Mr. R. E. Gatland is about to leave per Hero for Sydney, and in view of his departure, the members and officers of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners will present him with a substantial token of their regard. The presentation takes place this evening at the Thames Hotel, at half-past 8.
See also "FAREWELL SUPPER TO MR. R. E. GATLAND", Daily Southern Cross (28 August 1876), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18760828.2.13
"WATER POLICE COURT . . . DISOBEYING AN ORDER", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (11 August 1886), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107284898
Robert Edward Gatland, for disobeying an order for the support of his child, was sent to gaol till the order is complied with.
"WATER POLICE COURT . . . MAINTENANCE", Evening News (12 August 1886), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107285779
. . . Emma Gatland obtained an order against her husband, Thomas Gatland [sic], for 20s a week.
? [Advertisement], Evening News (30 July 1888), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107329200
MR. A. E. GATLAND, teacher of MUSIC, theory, and piano. Chalford and Cascade Sts., Paddington.
ASSOCIATIONS: Perhaps Gatland himself or one of his older sons
"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1889), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13730899
GATLAND. - July 27, at his mother's residence, 37, Cascade-street, Paddington, William David, beloved son of Robert and Emma Gatland, aged 19, of consumption.
"DEATHS", The Daily Telegraph (21 July 1902), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237598995
GATLAND. - On the 20th inst., at her residence, 7 Brown-street, Newtown, Emma Gatland, aged 65. No flowers, by request.
"OLD SYDNEY . . . A Theatre in Sussex-street . . . (No. 246. - By 'OLD CHUM')", Truth (7 July 1912), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168748974
. . . Dear Old Chum, - A little while back you published a nice entertaining letter from the father of the stage,
Mr. W. H. Ford, in allusion to and in connection with the little theatre in Sussex-street.
At the commencement of the sixties, the building which was used for dramatic purposes was adjacent to an hotel (Murray's, I think it was then) at the corner of King and Sussex-streets.
Sometimes it was used as a dancing saloon, at others let for theatrical exhibitions.
It was called the "Royal Albert" I remember, some time before Mr. Ford opened it, taking part (as an amateur) in various plays performed there,
and acted with Miss Blanche Grey, whom I knew well, as an aspirant for histrionic ability . . .
About that time I was connected with a company performing at the "Royal Albert." Jack Clifford was the star,
Miss Grey and Emily Vincent were the leading ladies, Robert Gatland was in the company, and his brother-in-law, Ned Gregory,
who at that time was a cricketer in embryo, and years after became the father of little Syd.
The writer was generally cast for walking gentlemen . . .
Ned Gregory, afterwards the lion-hearted Ned, and his brother-in-law, Bob Gatland, who was a good all-round actor, the possessor of a fine basso voice . . .
- H. M., Fitzroy.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Old Chum"); William Henry Ford (actor, manager); Edward James (Ned) Gregory (1839-1899, wife's brother); see also Ned Gregory (Wikipedia)
Bibliography and resources:
Robert Edward Gatland, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184918172/robert-edward-gatland
GATLAND, Thomas (Thomas GATLAND; T. GATLAND; Mr. GATLAND; GATTLAND; GATELIN)
Musician, clarionet / clarinet player, clarinettist, vocalist, convict, emancipist
Born England, c. 1821; son of Thomas GATLAND (d. 1840) and Mary SMITH
Convicted Kent Quarter Sessions, England, 12 April 1839 (10 years transportation, aged "17")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 27 April 1840, en route to Norfolk Island (per Mangles (8), from England, 21 November 1839, aged "19")
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 3 March 1844 (per Maitland, from Norfolk Island, 15 February, aged "23")
Married Jane HILLAN (c. 1831-1889), Adelaide, SA, 25 March 1850
Active Hobart, TAS, by 1853
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1857
Died Footscray, VIC, 26 April 1900, aged "78/79"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Gatland+d1900 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GATLAND-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
Gatland's convict records variously identify his place of birth as Gravesend in Kent, and Croydon in Surrey. No matching baptism record has been found for the years around 1821, his most likely year of birth given his later reported ages. His 1899 VIC death record identifies his parents as Thomas Gatland and Mary Smith, probably the couple of the same names who married at Holy Trinity, Dartford, Kent, England, on 13 October 1818. The death of Thomas senior was registered at Dartford in 1840 (3rd quarter).
Gatland and fellow musician and later musical colleague Joseph Hewitt both arrived in NSW as a convicts on the Mangles on 27 April 1840, and spent the next four years on Norfolk Island. Given their musical skills, there were among the "new hands" well placed to prosper under commandant Alexander Maconochie's marks system, Gatland plausibly as a clarinettist in the island band, where he would almost certainly have come to the attention of another Mangles convict, Charles Sandys Packer, and also of assistant surgeon and musician James Aquinas Reid.
Gatland and Hewitt next arrived together in Hobart on the convict transport Maitland, on 3 March 1844, the same ship that delivered Maconochie and his family finally from Norfolk Island. He was granted a ticket-of-leave in November 1846, a conditional pardon in 1848, and, on completing his 10-year sentence in April 1849, a certificate of freedom.
Thus free to travel, he followed Hewitt to Adelaide, SA, where by February 1850, Gatland was billed to perform a clarinet solo for a theatrical performance organised by John Lewis Jacobs. Apparently attesting to his instrumental proficiency, he went on to perform in concerts for Spencer Wellington Wallace, playing a solo work by Heinrich Baermann (or his son Carl Baermann), and by early 1851 was himself leader of the band at Charles Axtelle's circus in Currie-street.
Gatland married Jane Hillan in Adelaide on 25 March 1850. The Gatlands apparently sailed for England from Melbourne early in 1852, Thomas perhaps having hired himself out as a ship's musician. After what must have been an immediate turn-around, they arrived back in Sydney on the Blackfriar, in September 1852, and in July 1853 sailed for Hobart, where, by August, Thomas was playing in the theatre band under the management of his former Adelaide colleague, John Lewis Jacobs and Gustavus Arabin.
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Henry Gatland (son, vocalist, entertainer, mimic; born Melbourne, VIC, 1871; died Northcote, VIC, 1952, aged 81; not to be confused with his elder brother Alfred Hillan Gatland)
Documentation:
"WEST KENT QUARTER SESSIONS", Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser [Kent, England] (23 October 1838), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001428/18381023/035/0003 (PAYWALL)
Thomas Gatland, aged 18, was charged with stealing a silk handkerchief, value 2s., the property of Charles Williams, at Speldhurst. The prosecutor stated that he was at Tonbridge Wells races, on the 30th of August. He saw the prisoner there. While observing the course he thought he felt something at his pockets. He turned round and saw the prisoner endeavouring to conceal a handkerchief. He went up to him and found it was his own. Guilty, and sentenced to be imprisoned 2 months in the house of correction.
"EAST KENT QUARTER SESSION", Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette (13 April 1839), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001401/18390413/017/0004 (PAYWALL)
Thomas Gatland, 17, charged with stealing, on the 18th January, at Minster, in Sheppy, in this county, one counterpane, of the value of ten shillings, the property of Mary Dove. - Transported ten years.
"EAST KENT QUARTER SESSION", Kentish Mercury (20 April 1839), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000937/18390420/017/0002 (PAYWALl)
Thomas Gatland, 17, found guilty of stealing a counter-pane, of the value of ten shillings, the property of Mary Dover [sic]. The prisoner, though young, was an old offender, and cross-questioned the witnesses with great confidence and some ability. Sentence to ten years' transportation.
Norfolk Island (1840-44):
List of 290 male convicts by the ship Mangles (8), William Carr, master, New South Wales, arrived from England 27 April 1840; State Archives of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5947:1251 (PAYWALL)
40 / 970 / 102 / Gatland Thomas / Aged 19 / R & W / Protestant / Single / [born] Gravesend / Laborer /
Stealing a counterpane / Kent Quarter Sessions / 12 April, 1839 / 10 years / [former conviction] 2 months /
5 4 1/4 / fair ruddy and freckled / Sand brown / Light hazel / [marks, scars] None
VDL (TAS) (1844-49):
Convict record, Thomas Gatland, begun VDL (TAS), 3 March 1844; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1394596; CON27-1-10; CON33/1/51
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1394596
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON27-1-10/CON27-1-10P90 (DIGITISED)
11976 / Gatland Tho's / Laborer / . . . [born] Croydon [Surrey] / [age in 1844] 23 / Probation Pass 3rd Class . . .
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-51$init=CON33-1-51p139 (DIGITISED)
11976 / Gatland, Thomas / Transported for Stealing a Counterpane / . . . Single
Tried Kent Q. S., 12 April 1839 [sentenced] 10 years /
Emb'k'd 15 Nov'r '49 [for NSW] / Arriv'd Norfolk Island 18 May '40 /
Arr'd [VDL] 3 March 1844 / Protestant Can read & Write/
Trade Laborer, Musician, and Groom / 5 ft 6 1/2 in / age 23 / . . . Native place - Gravesend . . .
17th Nov'r 1846 Ticket of Leave . . .
Conditional Pardon approved 26 Sep'r 1848 . . .
[Government notice], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (21 November 1846), 908
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943261
His Excellency the Administrator of the Government has been pleased to grant tickets-of-leave to the under-mentioned convicts . . . Thomas Gatland, Maitland . . .
[Government notice], Launceston Examiner (17 July 1847), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36252549
It is the Lieutenant-Governor's intention to recommend to the gracious consideration of her Majesty the Queen for Conditional Pardons . . .
Thomas Gatland, Maitland . . .
[Government notice], Launceston Examiner (30 September 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36255716
CONVICT DEPARTMENT. September 23, 1848.
It is hereby notified, that his Excellency has received a despatch from the right honourable the secretary of state,
conveying her Majesty's approval of pardons being granted to the undermentioned persons,
upon condition that they shall not return to or be found within the countries in which they were severally convicted,
or the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland during the remaining term of their transportation: - . . .
Thomas Gatland, Maitland . . .
[Government notice], Launceston Examiner (28 April 1849), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36257287
The period for which the undermentioned persons were transported having expired, certificates to that effect have been granted them accordingly . . .
Thomas Gatland, Maitland . . .
Adelaide, SA (1850-51):
[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (14 February 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38451783
Dramatic Hall, Leigh-street. THIS Evening, Thursday February 14,
will be presented a new Romantic Drama, entitled THE VAMPIRE BRIDE, or WAKE NOT THE DEAD, in which a Lady Amateur will appear.
A variety of singing and dancing.
A Solo on the Clarionette by Mr. Gatland.
To conclude with a new Farce, called THE ORIGINAL.
The Hall can be let for any respectable meetings, lectures, concerts, &c., by application to Mr. Jacobs.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lewis Jacobs (actor, manager); Dramatic Hall (Adelaide venue)
Marriages, Adelaide, SA, 1850; Australia, Marriage index
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5441040:1780 (PAYWALL)
25 March 1850 / Thomas Gatland / Jane Hillan
[Advertisement], South Australian (26 March 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71625911
SIX GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS, A LA JULLIEN,
At the Exchange, King William-street. Under the Direction of Mr. W. Wallace.
THE Second Concert will take place this evening, the 26th instant . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Solo, clarionette - Baermann - Mr. Gattland . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (musical director); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)
MUSIC: A work probably by Heinrich Baermann or his son Carl Baermann
[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (20 April 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195939819
NEW QUEENS THEATRE. - TO the Public. -
MR. RICHARDS (Leader of the Orchestra,) having been for the last eight weeks confined to a bed of sickness,
and now lying in a very dangerous state, in consequence of which a Wife and Four Children are placed in a very helpless situation,
Mr. LAZAR has consented to open the Theatre for the BENEFIT OF MRS. RICHARDS, On Monday, April 22 . . .
and upon which occasion MR. GEORGE COPPIN And the following Ladies and Gentlemen have kindly consented to give their gratuitous services: . . .
Mr. Chapman, Mr. Hewitt, Mr. Swift, Mr. Harward, Mr. Gatland . . .
Mr. Witton's celebrated Brass Band Have very kindly offered their valuable assistance, and will play several Popular pieces . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Dorothea Richards (musician and vocalist); John Lazar (actor, manager); George Coppin (actor, manager); William Chapman (musician); Joseph Hewitt (trombone); Thomas Swift (musician); William Harward (musician); Henry James Witton (musician); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)
[Advertisement], South Australian (9 July 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626661
EXCHANGE, KING WILLIAM-STREET . . . MONSTER CONCERT.
GRAND COMBINATION OF TALENT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE GERMAN AND BRITISH HOSPITAL . . .
INSTRUMENTAL. Conductor - Mr. Wallace . . .
Clarionets - Messrs. Gatelin and Williamson . . . Trombone, Mr. Hewett . . .
On Friday Evening, 19th of July, 1850.
PROGRAMME. PART I. OVERTURE, "The Siege of Rochelle," Balfe - THE BAND . . .
PART SECOND. OVERTURE, "La Straniera," [Bellini] - THE BAND . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Williamson (clarinet)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (29 August 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207118499
A FREE AND EASY WILL be held at the "Clarendon" on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The chair will be taken by Mr. Newson, at seven o'clock.
Music by Messrs. Graham, Gatland, and Hewitt.
Singing to commence at half-past seven precisely.
F. DESENELOS.
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (30 September 1850), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207119467
A FREE AND EASY . . . at the "Clarendon" . . .
Music by Messrs. Graham, Gatland, and Hewitt . . .
MRS. GIUDICI.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Graham (musician); Francois Desenclos and Salvatore Guidici (landlords)
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (5 November 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206987473
CIRCUS ROYAL, CURRIE-STREET. OPENING NIGHT,
TUESDAY, NOV. 5 AND DURING THE RACE WEEK.
MR. R. RADFORD begs most respectfully to inform the Public of Adelaide and its environs
that this New and Novel Race of Amusement will open this evening . . .
Clown to the Arena - MR. AXTELLE . . . Riding Master, Mr. Chappell.
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gatland . . . Manager, Mr. Axtelle . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Axtelle (circus performer, manager); Mr. Chappell (circus performer); Radford's Circus (troupe)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (11 February 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38448120
TAYLOR'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. CURRIE-STREET.
Under the entire Management of Mr. C. AXTELLE . . .
Song - "Tubal Cain," Mr. Walsh. Favourite Dance - Mr. Dyer . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gatland . . .
Manager, Mr. Axtelle; Sole Proprietor, Mr. E. H. Taylor.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Walsh (vocalist); Joseph Dyer (dancer); Edward Hales Taylor (publican, proprietor)
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", South Australian Register (27 May 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38443981
Monday, May 26 - The brig Louisa, 18O tons, Heslop, master, for Sydney. Passengers - . . . Mr. J. Hewett, Mr. J. Golland, Mrs. Golland [sic] . . . J. Chappell, and Mrs. Hewitt.
ASSOCIATIONS: Hewitt (musician) and Chappell (circus performer, as above)
Sydney, NSW (from June 1851 to January 1852):
"SHIPPING . . . CLEARANCES", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (22 January 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60127166
January 21. - Scotia, ship, 778 tons, Captain Strickland, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . 2 Gartlands, 2 Hewitts, Rodrigues Honorea, William Albray, Francisco, Olivans, Hermandez Schonne . . .
Melbourne, VIC (from February 1852):
Names and descriptions of passengers per Scotia, from Sydney, 23 January 1852, for Melbourne, 31 January 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/63F36E90-FA01-11E9-AE98-7719AB5CD4F8?image=115 (DIGITISED)
. . . Gatland / 32 / Musician // [Mrs.] Gatland / 24 / 1 [infant]
Hewitt / 35 / [Musician] // [Mrs.] Hewitt / 25
Rodriguez Honora / 24 / Equestrian
William Albray / 24 / [Equestrian]
Francis Hirons / 10 / [Equestrian]
Hermandez Schonne / 14 / [Equestrian]
Mathew McGragh / 10 / [Equestrian]
ASSOCIATIONS: Company destined for
Noble's Circus (Melbourne venue and troupe),
where Gatland probably played in the band;
see [Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 April 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4784567
? [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 September 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12940232
On board the barque Blackfriar. To Captain Tissiman. September 8, 1852.
Dear Sir, - Feelings of gratitude and esteem induce us, the undersigned passengers by the barque Blackfriar,
from London to Port Phillip and Sydney, to tender you our very hearty thanks . . .
[Signed] . . . Mr. Thomas Gatland . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: It is unclear whether or not this is the musician Gatland; this letter was dated on the ship's arrival in Melbourne, VIC (it later sailed on to Sydney without passenger Gatland); if it was the musician, he must have sailed from Melbourne for England in February, perhaps on a working trip as a ship's musician, and then returned to Melbourne immediately
Sydney, NSW, (until July 1853):
"CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 July 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12947010
July 2. - Wild Irish Girl, brig, 125 tons, Captain Ogilvie, for Hobart Town. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Money, Mr. and Mrs. Gatland, Mr. R. Queely.
Hobart, TAS (July 1853 to July 1856):
[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (25 August 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242649
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. First Night of THE MAY QUEEN . . .
GRAND MUSIGAL MELANGE. Overture, Celestina, J. C. Thomson - BAND . . .
. . . Solo, Clarionet, All is lost, Opera Somnambula. MR. GATLAND . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Charles Thompson (musician); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], The Courier (1 September 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240583
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd September . . .
GRAND MUSICAL MELANGE. Overture, La Gazza Ladra - (Rossini) - Band . . .
. . . Solo, Clarionet, All is lost, Opera Somnambula. MR. GATLAND . . .
[Advertisement], The Courier (22 September 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2247555
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FRIDAY EVENING, September 23, 1853 . . .
MUSICAL MELANGE . . . Solo Clarionette, "Casta Diva" (Opera Norma) - Mr. Gatland . . .
[Advertisement], The Courier (13 February 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240954
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . WEDNESDAY EVENING, 15TH FEBRUARY . . .
Favourite Dance, Mr. Cohen. Solo Clarionet, Mr. Gatland . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Abraham Cohen (dancer)
[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (29 March 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172861348
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . A'BECKETT EVANS'S BENEFIT . . .
On Friday Evening, March 31st, 1854 . . .
FAVOURITE SOLO, CLARIONETTE, MR. GATLAND, "All is Lost," Sonnambula . . .
Solo - Standard Watch, on the Cornet a Piston, Mr. Wheeler . . .
. . . F. B. WATSON, Sole Lessee.
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard A'Beckett Evans (actor); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (cornet); Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager)
1854, births in the district of Hobart (6 July); Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:958504; RGD33/1/5/ no 1099
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/958504
https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-5-p072j2k (DIGITISED)
1099 / July 6th / [unnamed] male [son of] / Thomas Gatland, musician / Jane Gatland formerly Hillan / [signed] Thos. Gatland . . . Melville Street
[Advertisement], The Courier (1 August 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2239794
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. PROGRAMME OF MR. LAVENU'S GRAND CONCERT.
THIS EVENING, 1ST AUGUST. PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS - MADAME CARANDINI, MRS. DAWSON, MR. WHEELER, MR. GATLAND, MR. MEGSON, MR. THOMPSON, AND MR. LAVENU.
PART I. Overture, "Daughter of the Regiment," (arranged by L. Lavenu) - Donizetti - Messrs. MEGSON, WHEELER, THOMPSON, GATLAND, and LAVENU . . .
PART II. Overture, "Stradella," (arranged by L. Lavenu) - Flotow - Messrs. MEGSON, WHEELER, THOMPSON, GATLAND, and LAVENU . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Henry Lavenu (musician); Maria Carandini (vocalist); Sarah Dawson (vocalist) Joseph Megson (violin); Mechanics' Institute (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], The Courier (12 August 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243765
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE . . . MADAME CARANDINI'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT,
TUESDAY EVENING, 15th August To commence at 8 o'clock precisely.
PROGRAMME. PART 1ST. Overture - "La Gazza ladra" - ROSSINI. - Messrs. Megson, Gatland, Thompson, Wheeler and Lavenu . . .
PART 2ND. Overture - Stradella - FLOTOW - Messrs. Megson, Gatland, Thompson, Wheeler and Lavenu . . .
Solo - Clarionet - BEARMANN [sic]- Mr. Gatland . . .
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (19 January 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264616621
NO GERMANS. - An English Picnic and Quadrille Band can be had, by application to T. GATLAND, 12 Melville-street.
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (1 June 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264619280
Pic-Nic and Quadrille Band.
PARTIES can be supplied with an efficient BAND, (Wind or Suing) by application to
T. GATLAND, 18, Melville-street.
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (19 March 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264640171
GRAND FESTIVE BALL, AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY-STREET.
On MONDAY EVENING, the 24th of March instant.
For the BENEFIT of MR. GATLAND, (late of the Victoria Theatre) prior to his departure for Melbourne.
THE USE of the above SPACIOUS BALL ROOM, having been kindly granted by the proprietor, Mr. Reeves for the above purpose,
it has been fitted up without regard to expense, so as to be suited to the occasion - the arena having been boarded over.
Mr. Gatland begs to announce to his friends that on
MONDAY EVENING NEXT, The 24th instant, a GRAND BALL will be given,
on which occasion he is enabled to premise the co-operation of the first musical talent in Hobart Town,
and a judiciously selected Programme will please both the conoisseurs in music and the votaries of Terpsichore.
Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock, Admission by tickets only, to be had by application to
Mr. Reeves, Bath Arms, Murray-street; Mr. Hoggins, confectioner, Liverpool-street; Mr. Brooks, watchmaker, Elizabeth-street,
and at Mr. Gatland's residence, 18, Melville-street.
Single tickets, 7s. 6d.; double ditto, to admit lady and gentleman, 10s. 6d. March 15.
"PLEASURE TRIP OF THE MONARCH", The Courier (22 March 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2500823
This handsome steamer left the wharf yesterday, with a very large party, on a pleasure trip to New Norfolk. On leaving her moorings, shortly after ten o'clock, the weather was most auspicious. Dancing commenced soon after starting, and was kept up, without intermission, during the day, to the strains of Gatland's band. Refreshments of a delicate description and unlimited in quantity were supplied: the prompt and assiduous attention to the wishes of the party exhibited by the captain and the spirited owner was the subject of much comment and praise. The steamer returned about half-past six o'clock, and landed her passengers after spending a bright and joyous day.
"GRAND FESTIVE BALL (SELECT), AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY-STREET", The Hobart Town Advertiser (24 April 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264640837
We are particularly requested to notify that Mr. Gatland's Second Monthly Ball takes place this Evening, which, we trust, will be well attended, as a reward to Mr. G. for his exertions in providing a respectable and most rational amusement.
Melbourne, VIC (from 14 July 1856):
Names and descriptions of passengers per City of Hobart, from Hobart 11 July 1856, for Melbourne, 14 July; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/6D5E2BAA-FA01-11E9-AE98-63E817575970?image=35 (DIGITISED)
. . . Thos. Gatland / 35 / Musician // Mrs. Gatland / 26 / Wife
Gatland / Children / [males] 10, 7 / [female] 5 . . .
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (15 March 1870), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189326837
A musical service was held last night in the Prahran Independent Church. The performance commenced at eight o'clock, the church being crammed. Mr. Henry King acted as conductor, the organ being presided over by Master H. J. King. Amongst the principal singers were Mrs. Peryman, the Misses Gatland, and Messrs. Ford, Brown and Gatland. The concert was composed entirely of sacred music, being selections from the works of Haydn, Mozart, Handel, Mendelssohn, Boyce, Greene, Clarke, Novello, Righini and Himmel. The entertainment was throughout a great success.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry John King (senior and junior); Caroline Peryman (vocalist); Alfred Ford (vocalist)
"MARRIAGE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 August 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5828568
ROPER - GATLAND. - On the 11th inst., at St. James's Cathedral, Melbourne, by the Rev. M. H. Becher, B.A., Mr. Frederick Roper, of Emerald-hill, to Mary Anne, second daughter of Mr. Thos. Gatland, of this city.
[Advertisement], The Argus (25 March 1871), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5844959
GRAND VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT, in Aid of Institute Funds -
Emerald hill Mechanics' Institute, March 28 -
Songs, Glees, Trios, Quartets &c. Artistes - Miss Bertha Watson, Miss Gatland,
Messrs. A Ford, T. Ford, T. Brown, T. Gatland, H. King, and H. King, jun.; also, Mr. Tom Eastmure, the great Buffo Singer . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Bertha Watson (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 November 1871), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5856957
. . . Thomas Gatland, of Little Collins street, Melbourne, sexton of the Church of St. James, Melbourne . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (18 December 1874), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11509276
CHURCH BELLS - TENDERS REQUIRED for slight ALTERATIONS to framework of the bells of St. James's Church.
Specification to be seen at Mr. Gatland's, sexton, on church grounds, of whom particular may be inquired.
The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
"THE MELBOURNE GERMAN LIEDERTAFEL", The Argus (4 July 1878), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5893928
A herren-abend was held last night at Hockin's Hotel, in connexion with this society, at which there was a large attendance on the part of members and their friends . . . A double quartett, consisting of Messrs. Madden, Staker, Stirling, Nell, Behrend, Turner, Gatland, and Homeyer, sang the "Liebessehnsucht," by Witt . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Liedertafel (association)
"Deaths", The Argus (20 June 1889), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6256230
GATLAND. - On the 19th inst., Jane, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas Gatland, of St. James, aged 58 years. Her end was peace.
"AN OVERLOOKED CATHEDRAL", The Argus (10 January 1891), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8465392
[St. James's Cathedral] . . . At that time the parsonage stood in "the parson's cabbage garden," on the other side of Little Collins street, facing the cathedral, and the humble embowered cottage which we now see perched in the extreme south-west corner of the ground, and threatening to tumble into the lane, stood where the parsonage now is. This modest weatherboard cottage has for the past 30 years been the official residence of the worthy verger, Mr. Thomas Gatland, whose stately presence and rich melodious voice still lend the good old impressive tone to all the various rituals of the church. When required to shift to make room for the parsonage, the cottage was bodily put upon rollers and moved all standing to its present site . . .
"DEATHS", The Argus (12 May 1900), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9540882
GATLAND On the 26th April at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Pratt, "Viewforth," Whitehall-street, Footscray, Thomas Gatland, late of St. James's Cathedral, West Melbourne, aged 79 years. For many years a member of Melbourne Deutsche Liedertafel, also Philharmonic Society, Melbourne.
ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)
"DEATHS", The Australasian (19 May 1900), 55
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139779849
GATLAND. - On the 26th April, at the residence of his son-in-law, Andrew A. Pratt, "View-forth," 88 Whitehall-street, Footscray,
Thomas Gatland, formerly of St. James's Cathedral, Melbourne for 36 years, aged 79 years,
beloved father of Thomas, George, Alfred, and Arthur Gatland, also Mrs. A. Pratt, Mrs. F. Roper, Mrs. J. Anderson, and Mrs, J. Shakleton.
Interred on the 28th April, at the Melbourne General Cemetery. A patient sufferer gone to rest.
Gravesend and home papers please copy. (Inserted by his daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and A. R. Pratt.)
"OLD ST. JAMES. Recollections of Pupils Of The 60's. To the Editor", The Sun News-Pictorial (27 May 1932), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article276886881
Sir, - I was a pupil of St. James' School at corner of Bourke and William Streets in 1860 and 1861. The head mistress was Mrs. Pike, and the caretaker Mr. Gatland. I walked from Collingwood to St. James' every day, I was training for a pupil teacher. I am now in my 88th year. My name was then Jane Le Masurier. MRS. J. ANDERSON, Collingwood.
Bibliography and resources:
Thomas Gatland, Mangles, 21 November 1839; Convict records
https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/gatland/thomas/60545
Thomas Gatland, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193824636/thomas-gatland
GAUTROT, Joseph see main page Joseph GAUTROT
Musician, professor of music, violinist, violin player, composer
Arrived 1839; died 1854
GAUTROT, Madame see main page Madame GAUTROT
Musician, soprano vocalist
Active Australia 1839 to 1855
GAVIN, Mr. (Mr. GAVIN)
Amateur musician, flautist, flute player
Active Brisbane, QLD, 1859
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GAVIN-Mr (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
? "CENTENARY OF ROBERT BURNS AT SOUTH BRISBANE", The Moreton Bay Courier (29 January 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3720026
. . . Mr. GAVIN proposed "The Land o'Cakes" . . . I love the broad expressive dialect of the Lowlands. I love to hear our Scottish songs, so justly celebrated; and I love to listen to the beautiful national melodies of our native land. The bag-pipe too, so grating to English ear, has for me a peculiar interest, as being associated with the world-Wide warlike renown of brave old Caledonia, and her bare-legged clans . . .
"CONCERT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Moreton Bay Courier (27 August 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3726481
The Choral Society gave a concert of sacred music in the School of Arts on Thursday night. The selections were from eminent masters and vocal and instrumental powers were combined. The attendance was large. Mr. Diggles presided at the harmonium . . . Mr. Gavin, on the flute, met with an encore in "He was despised and rejected of men" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Silvester Diggles (musician); Brisbane Choral Society (association)
GEARING, Timothy (Timothy GEARING; Mr. GEARING; GEARRING; GUERING)
Musician, violinist (theatrical band), plasterer
Born London, England, c. 1812
Married Mary BRADY, Whitechapel, London, England, 19 June 1831
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 31 August 1838 (per William Metcalf, from Plymouth, England, 14 May, aged "27")
Died Sydney, NSW, 2 September 1854, aged "42"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Timothy+Gearing+d1854 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEARING-Timothy (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. Mary, Whitechapel, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1831; register, 1828-41; London Metropolitan Archives, P93/MRY1/038
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2158129%3A1623 (PAYWALL)
Timothy Guering [sic] of this Parish Bachelor
and Mary Brady of this Parish Spinster / were married in this Church by Banns . . . this [19 June 1831] . . .
List of assisted immigrants by the William Metcalf, arrived 31 August 1838; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1204/IMAUS1787_081404-0016 (PAYWALL)
Gearing Timothy / 27 / [born] London / Plasterer / Read & Write / Catholic / . . .
Mary / 27 / London / H[ou]se maid / Read & Write / Catholic / . . .
William / Inf't // Hannah / 6 // Mary / 3 // Susan / 1 . . .
"SHIP NEWS", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (8 September 1838), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226459383
Passengers per "William Metcalf" . . . Timothy Gearing, plasterer, wife and four children . . .
INSOLVENCY DEPARTMENT. NEW INSOLVENTS", The Australian (5 December 1844), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37121677
Timothy Gearing, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney, plasterer. Debts, £49 15s. 3d.; assets, £6. -. Balance deficiency, £43 15s. 3d. - Edward Knox; Official Assignee.
[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (10 December 1844), 1503
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230678659
In the Insolvent Estate of Timothy Gearing, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney, plasterer . . .
[Advertisement], Morning Chronicle (20 December 1845), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31747010
SYDNEY COMMERCIAL READING ROOMS AND LIBRARY.
GRAND ORATORIO, AT THE ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, ON THE 23RD DECEMBER . . .
HANDEL'S ORATORIO OF THE MESSIAH With Mozart's additional accompaniments . . .
Conductor - MR. JOHNSON.
Leader - MR. S. W. WALLACE.
Organ - MR. W. JOHNSON.
PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS. - Mr. S. W. Wallace, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Deane,
Mr. J. Deane, Mr. E. Deane, Mr. W. Deane, Mr. F. Deane [sic],
Mr. O'Flaherty, Mr. Gearing, Mr. Friedlander, Mr. Waller, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Strong, Mr. Westropp,
assisted by numerous amateurs; and by permission of Colonel Jackson,
THE SPLENDID BAND OF THE 99TH REGIMENT . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Johnson (conductor); Spencer Wellington Wallace (leader, violin); William Jonathan Johnson (organ); John Gibbs (musician); John Philip Deane and 4 sons (musicians); Henry Charles O'Flaherty (musician); William Friedlander (musician); James Waller (musician); Mr. Wilson (musician); George Strong (musician); Zachariah Westrop (musician); Band of the 99th Regiment (military); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1846), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12888768
. . . MONS. AND MDME. GAUTROT have the honour to inform their friends and the residents of Sydney, that their
FAREWELL CONCERT will take place THIS DAY, the 29th instant, in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel . . .
Principal Violins - Mr. S. W. Wallace, Mr. Deane, and Mr. J. Deane. Tenors - Messrs. Deane and Friedlander.
Violoncello - Mr. E. Deane. Double Bass - Mr. W. Deane.
Second Violin - Mr. Gearing. With numerous other performers, comprising a GRAND AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA!
Mr. A. Emanuel will preside at the Pianoforte. Leader - Mr. S. W. Wallace . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Madame Gautrot (musicians); Abraham Emanuel (pianist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Sydney Chronicle (16 September 1846), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31748853
LIST of Subscriptions towards the erection of St. Benedict's Church, Sydney.
Sunday evening, September 13, 1846 . . . Mr. Gearing, 5s. . . .
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 February 1854), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955690
On the 2nd instant, at his residence, Castlereagh-street, Timothy Gearing, plasterer, aged 42 years, leaving a wife and large family to lament their loss, and deeply regretted by a vast number of friends.
GEE, Francis (Francis GEE; Mr. GEE; Sergeant GEE; later Captain GEE)
Musician, clarinettist, clarinet / clarionet player, master of the Band of the 39th Regiment, soldier
Born Winchester, England, 1799; son of Joseph and ? Elizabeth GEE
Married Eliza ? (d. 1871), by c. 1825
Enlisted (39th Regiment) Buttevant, Cork, March 1825
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17/18 September 1827 (with regiment, per Cambridge, from England, 26 April 1827, from Dublin, 2 June)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 21 July 1832 (with regiment, per John, for Madras, India)
Died Windsor, England, 11 April 1883, aged "84"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Francis+Gee+1799-1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEE-Francis (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 39th Regiment (military)
Documentation:
Pay-list of the 39th Regiment from 25 December 1826 and 24 February 1827; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5264
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1587755760 (DIGITISED)
. . . Drum-Major as Serjeant / Hall James . . .
Serjeants . . . Gee Francis / Band . . .
[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (19 September 1827), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2188999
By the Cambridge transport ship, we have the pleasure to announce the safe arrival of Colonel LINDSEY, C. B. with the headquarters of His Majesty's 39th Regiment. This vessel sailed from Ireland on the 2d of June, and made the passage in 115 days . . . The organ of St. James' church has arrived by the Cambridge. The Head quarters, with the very fine band of the 39th Regiment, under the command of Colonel LINDSEY, C. B., landed yesterday morning, from the Cambridge, and marched to their quarters at the barracks.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (3 October 1829), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32072525
ROYAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS. FOR THE FIRST TIME, (By particular Desire of many respectable Families)
THIS EVENING'S AMUSEMENT, WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A POPULAR Vocal and Instrumental Divertissement,
On Wednesday, October 14th, 1829.
Part First.
Grand and Favourite Overture - Der Freitchutz [sic] - Webber.
GLEE. - GLORIOUS APOLLO. WEBB.
Duet - In gaudy Court with aching hearts.
SOLO ON THE CLARIONET WITH VARIATIONS.
Song. - By a Lady.
Overture to the Slave, - Bishop.
TIPPITYWITCHET.- BY MR. LEVEY.
Part Second
OVERTURE TO KING HENRY IV.
Glee - Poor Mary Anne.
Song. - By an Amateur.
QUARTETTE - HORN, BASSOON, AND CLARIONETS.
Song. - By a Lady.
Comic Song. - Nightingale Club (by request), by Mr. Levey.
Overture to the Miller and his Men. - Bishop.
FINALE. - GOD SAVE THE KING, With full chorus by the whole of the Performers.
CONDUCTOR - MR. GEE . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Barnett Levey (proprietor, vocalist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
MUSIC: Overture to Henry IV (opera by J. P. E. Martini)
[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (15 October 1829), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2193617
In consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather, the Concert which was to have been given at the Royal Hotel last night, was postponed to Monday night next [19 October].
"THE CONCERT", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (21 October 1829), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36866471
Monday evening's Vocal and instrumental divertisements went off remarkably well, all things considered. The evening set in wet and stormy which was one drawback, and the house consequently did not muster as full benches as there would have been otherwise. However, on the whole the attendance was tolerably good, and the voices and instruments, as we have premised, were passing the moderato style. We must own the absence of the powerful leader at the preceding concert, whose professional education, proficiency, and natural refined taste, place him inferior to none in the second-rate ranks of musical excellence - did cause us to entertain some few misgivings as to the comparative success of both evenings. Mr. Gee, band master of the 39th, however, who conducted the instrumental part of the performance, led and managed matters, we understand, in a manner creditable to himself and gratifying to a major portion of the auditory. With the overture to Der Freischutz the performance began. This overture, to have effect, would need a much greater compass of instruments than were brought into play on this occasion. However, we must not be too critical. The overture went off very well, considering the paucity of instruments, owing to their being well assorted - a due proportion of sonorous, base, with more dulcet treple [sic, treble], and softer, fuller, counter-tenor . . . in place of a solo on the clarionet, though not "omitted by particular desire," the wind instruments and violins struck up an overture . . . and after another overture, one of Bishop's - Mr. Levey came forward, and with admirable drollery recited the Tippitywitchet . . . and so closed part the first . . . part secundus or second, opened with the overture to Shakspeare's Henry IV, the time allowed between the acts having put the performers in good breath . . . The wind and stringed instruments bellowed and scraped again to the burthen of the miller and his men, in an overture to that popular melo-drama, "God save the King," in chorus, announced the finale! A new drop curtain fell before the scene, - and the house became speedily deserted, the audience haying enjoyed a rational and most of them an agreeable evening.
"CRITIQUE OF THE CONCERT. To the Editor", The Australian (23 October 1829), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36866366
Sydney, Oct. 21, 1829.
SIR, - Having accidentally seen in your Paper of this morning, a very lame and defective critique upon Monday's Concert,
I beg to observe on that subject, it is matter of regret that you cannot find amongst your numerous friends,
some one willing to give you a correct account of the public Amusements at which you cannot, whilst immured in a gaol, I am sorry to say, be present.
Your informant evidently does not known concerto, or air with variations, from an Overture, and the abilities of performers,
and the merits of the music at a Concert, must of course in such cases be very ill criticised.
The fact is, he overlooked the real beauties of the Evening's Amusement, and mentioned Pieces which were not performed in place of the real ones.
Instead of an Overture, Mr. Gee, who being a very young man for the situation, which he fills so much to his credit,
performed (his Solo or Air, varied on the clarionet) having the proper instruments accompanying with very considerable ability.
He properly subdued the tone of his instrument in the first place, which is no mean acquirement,
and in the next, all the difficult passages were performed with that precision of execution that marks the master,
and is creditable to him in the next degree to his style and tone, and the whole excited the most decided approbation from all parts of the audience.
Next should have been mentioned the Quartette for clarionets, horn, and bassoon, in which Mr. Gee equally displayed his stability on his instrument,
and the second clarionet performed his part with degree of skill highly creditable.
The horn had some very difficult passages, which were generally performed in a superior manner.
It would have been better for him in the eye of the general Critic if the passages had been less difficult;
but to his own credit he succeeded well in producing that beautiful tone, of which the instrument he played is susceptible.
The bassoon cannot be mentioned with too much praise; he is really a very superior player, whose quality of tone, and beautiful execution cannot be too much appreciated.
On the whole this Quartetto was a musical treat.
Your criticism on Der Freischutz, &c. was correct, and the performance of the instrumental music reflects the greatest credit on the band master;
to whose youth and ability this tribute is due, and youth and ability, when brought into public notice,
ought never to be deprived of that portion of praise which would stimulate to future exertion.
The vocal music deserves little notice, perhaps it would be better at present if Concerts were made purely instrumental.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.
A LOVER OF MUSIC.
"MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Monitor (24 October 1829), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32072629
This exhibition took place at Mr. Levey's Theatre on Monday, but the wetness of the weather prevented the audience from being so numerous as was expected; still there was a good house. Mr. Gee, leader (master of the Band of the 39th) conducted this musical entertainment with great credit to himself and employer. The performance of the vocalists was every thing that could be expected; and in several songs they were encored. The overture to Der Freischutz was performed in a superior manner. Tippitywitchet, a comic song, was delivered by Mr. Levey, and excited much mirth. Mr. Gee played a solo on the clarionet, in his usual masterly manner.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 November 1829), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2193882
ROYAL Assembly Rooms . . . ON MONDAY, Nov. 23, 1829.
A SPLENDID VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN AT THE ABOVE ROOMS;
On which Occasion, the Saloon will be brilliantly Illuminated, and Ornamented with Shrubberies,
exhibiting, in the Centre, a Transparency of Science Instructing the Four Quarters of the Globe.
THE CONCERT WILL BE IN LIEU OF TWO.
PART I. GRAND OVERTURE.
SONG, "Tarry awhile with me, &c." by a Lady.
GLEE.
AIR, with Variations, by Mr. GEE.
SONG, " What's a woman like?" by Mr. LEVY.
OVERTURE.
PART II.
QUINTETTE, Clarionet, Flute, Horn, Bassoons.
DUET by a Lady and Gentleman.
SONG, "Death of Nelson."
GLEE.
SONG, "Old Father Murphy," by Mr. LEVY.
FAVORITE OVERTURE.
PART III.
OVERTURE.
GLEE, "Hark! the bonny Christ-church bells."
SONG, by a Lady, (At the Request of several Gentlemen.)
Mr. LEVY will Introduce Miss Manglewurzel's DUTCH AIR.
FINALE, a much admired OVERTURE.
Conductor - Mr. Gee . . .
"Riddle-me-riddle-me-riddle-me-right", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (3 April 1830), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2194838
Why is the Master of a certain Band like double F sharp? An answer will oblige a querist.
"Riddle-me-riddle-me-riddle-me-right", The Australian (9 April 1830), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36865901
. . . Answer. - Because he's G (Gee) natural.
"To the Editor", The Australian (27 August 1830), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36865322
SIR, - The following lines were written, on hearing the 39th band, of which Mr. Gee is the master,
play the popular air of "Sweet Home," in the barrack-yard, on Sunday evening, 15th. Aug.
If acceptable, please to give them a corner in your entertaining columns,
and oblige your's,
- Z.
What heavenly strains, are those I hear,
Stealing on the evening's breeze -
Such melting notes, ne'er struck mine ear
Before, to sooth the heart and give it ease.
Hark! 'Tis sweet home! list again - that strain
How true's the chord that lulls severest pain.
Sweet Home! Justice now is done thee,
Ne'er were you touched so sweetly before,
Oh, how that cadence steals upon me,
It remembrance brings of days of yore;
While solus plays the mellow bassoon,
And then all strike in, so well in tune.
"If music be the food of love,
Play on," of it I ne'er would tire; -
'Twas surely sent from realms above,
Poor mortals on earth, to inspire.
Then play on, what e'er the key - be B or C,
All must be pleasing from the key of G.
Z.
MUSIC: Home, sweet home (Bishop)
"Supreme Court. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (31 August 1830), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195919
Mary Spencer was indicted for stealing, at Sydney, on the 12th of June last,
several articles of wearing apparel, and sundry monies, above the value of £5 the property of Isabella Penson;
and Ann Spencer and Stephen Turner for receiving the same, on the same day and place aforesaid,
knowing them to be stolen . . .
Edward Corcoran, constable . . . [Re-examined] By Mr. THERRY - I understand Ann Spencer was a sweetheart of Turner's . . .
For the prisoner, Turner, Mr. THERRY called Mr. Francis Gee, Master of 39th Band, who said,
he had known the prisoner for several years, and considered him the best conducted man in the band;
I remember the morning of the 12th of June, and I know the prisoner was with the band from 9 to 12 o'Clock in the morning;
His Excellency dined with the mess on the previous evening, on which occasion Turner was present with the band . . .
Adjutant Innes, of the 39th, said, he knew the prisoner, Turner, for several years,
and previous to this charge his character was unimpeachable;
he was principal clarionet player in the band, and was also garrison glazier by which he earned a good deal of money;
from what witness knows of his character he considers him incapable of committing the offence imputed to him . . .
The Jury found Turner and Ann Spencer - Not Guilty; Mary Spencer - Guilty. Remanded.
ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Turner (musician, soldier, bandsman, 39th)
Baptisms, St. Philip, Sydney, 1831; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)
https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30001685602 (PAYWALL)
13 April 1831 / born 18 March 1831 / Francis Horatio son of / Francis and Eliza / Gee / Bandmaster, 39th Regiment
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Horatio Gee (later soldier, 22nd and 17th Regiments; ? died 1907)
"THE RUSSIAN DISCOVERY SHIP", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 June 1832), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2207151
On Saturday last the Commander and Officers of H. I. M. ship Amerika entertained a numerous and distinguished party of ladies and gentlemen on board that vessel . . . The entertainment was enlivened by the band of the 39th regiment, who played appropriate airs. Dancing was kept up until past 8 o'clock in the evening, after which hour the company began to depart . . .
"Internal Intelligence", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 July 1832), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2207688
About four hundred of the 39th regiment embarked on Saturday morning. They left the Barracks about six o'clock, and marched along Cumberland-street, the band playing the old air usual on such occasions "the Girl I left behind me". On their way they were cheered by some of the towns people, in reply to which they struck up Burns' "Farewell" and proceeded round by the fort to the Dock Yard, from which the boats conveyed them to their respective ships. The grenadier and light companies, with the staff and band, occupy the John, under the command of Colonel Lindesay.
"FRIDAY'S GAZETTE. WAR OFFICE, Sept. 18", Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser [England] (19 September 1840), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002044/18400919/032/0005 (PAYWALL)
39th [Regiment] . . . May 18. Serjeant Francis Gee, to be Ensign, vice Gray . . .
"MILITARY AND NAVY. WAR OFFICE, NOV. 24", Oxford University and City Herald (1 December 1843), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000992/18431201/026/0003 (PAYWALL)
39th Foot . . . Ensign Francis Gee, to be lieutenant, vice Strachan . . .
"THE ARMY. WAR OFFICE, SEPT. 13", Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser (20 September 1853),
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001429/18530920/018/0002 (PAYWALL)
Unattached. Lieut. Francis Gee, from the 39th Foot, to be Capt., without purchase.
[News], Brighton Guardian (11 April 1860), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001641/18600411/075/0004 (PAYWALL)
Capt. Francis Gee has been appointed Military Knight of Windsor.
England census, 7 April 1861, Windsor, Berkshire; UK National Archives, RG9/760/4/1
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/8362066:8767 (PAYWALL)
No. 5. [Military Knights Row] / Francis Gee / Head / Mar. / 62 / Capt. (Mil'y Kn't) / [born] Hants Winchester
Eliza [Gee] / Wife / Mar. / 57 / Wife of do. / [born] Warwickshire Birmingham
Mary Ann Money / Daur./ Wid. / 34 / Capt's Daur. / [born] Kent Chatham . . .
England census, 2 April 1871, Windsor, Berkshire; UK National Archives, RG10/1299/10/7
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/7619/BRKRG10_1297_1300-0388 (PAYWALL)
No. 8. Military Knights Row / Francis Gee / Head / 71 / Co. Military Knight, late Capt. 39th Reg't / [born] Hants, Winchester
Eliza [Gee] / Wife / 67 / Wife of Captain Gee / [born] Warwickshire Birmingham . . .
"DEATHS", Berkshire Chronicle [Windsor and Reading, England] (27 May 1871), 8
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000358/18710527/177/0008 (PAYWALL)
May 19, at Windsor, Eliza, the beloved wife of Captain Gee, M.K.W., and late H.M.'s 39th Regt., aged 67.
"WINDSOR AND ETON . . . MILITARY KNIGHTS", Reading Mercury (20 March 1875), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000369/18750320/049/0005 (PAYWALL)
The Army and Navy Gazette says that Captain Francis Gee succeeds Major Sir John Hopkins, K.H., as Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor . . .
"NECROLOGY", Hampshire Chronicle (14 April 1883), 7
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000231/18830414/081/0007 (PAYWALL)
Major F. Gee, late of the 39th Dorsetshire Regt., died on Wednesday at the advanced age eighty four, at his residence in the Lower Ward, Windsor Castle. The deceased officer had seen great deal of active service during the Peninsular War in 1813-14, and was present at the battles of Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Bayonne, Garres, Orthes, and Toulouse, for which he received a medal with six clasps. He also took part in the Gwalior campaign in 1843, and was engaged in the battle of Maharajpore, where he gained the bronze star.
England, probate calendar, 1883; UK National Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1904/31874_222819-00258 (PAYWALL)
GEE Francis. 26 April. The Will of Francis Gee late of 8 Knight's Quarters Windsor Castle in the County of Berks Captain in Her Majesty's Army one of the Military Knights of Windsor who died 11 April 1883 at 8 Knight's Quarters was proved . . . by Elizabeth Bird . . . widow the Daughter the sole Executrix
Bibliography and resources:
Francis Gee, 39th Regiment, Biographical database of Australia (BDA)
https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/15091007301 (PAYWALL)
Francis Gee, enlisted 39th Regiment, Buttevant, Cork, Ireland, March 1825; corporal from 25 April 1825; sergeant from 19 September 1826; arrived NSW April 1827; departed NSW 24 Jul 1832; arrived in India from NSW 10 October 1832
GEE, George James (James GEE; G. James GEE; ? George James GEE; G. J. GEE, "R.A.M.")
Musician, pianist, musical director, arranger, piano tuner (from Collard and Collard, London)
Born Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, 1844; baptised St. Michael, Macclesfield, 4 August 1844, son of George GEE and Mary GEE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 15 February 1865 (per Great Britain, from Liverpool, 16 December 1864)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 28 July 1867 (per Avoca, for Ceylon)
Married (1) Ella R. BURKE (d. 1873), at sea (off California, USA), 16 September 1869
Active California, USA, c. 1869-81
Died Macclesfield, England, 17 January 1884
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+James+Gee+1844-1884 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEE-George-James (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Summary:
Gee, a pupil of Robert Barnett of the Royal Academy of Music (London), arrived in Melbourne on the Great Britain in February 1865, as pianist-accompanist to the actor and vocalist Edith Palmerston. In early March, Gee advertised that he was open to engagement, and was apparently quickly booked by James Melvyn and Thomas Rainford as pianist for a country tour by their Christy's Minstrels troupe. Henceforth billed in as "G. J. Gee", he continued working with the minstrel troupe and later with the Kohler brothers during his two years and five months in Australasia, including a brief visit also to New Zealand in 1866.
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parochial chapelry of Macclesfield, in the county of Chester, in the year 1844; register 1841-92, page 249; Cheshire West and Chester Council, Bishop's Transcripts, EDB 137 (Box 7)
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1699108:62257 (PAYWALL)
No. 1986 / James [son of] / George [and] Mary / Gee / Macclesfield / Mechanic . . .
England census, 1861, Macclesfield, Cheshire; UK National Archives, RG9/2582
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/22681764%3A8767 (PAYWALL)
George Gee / Head / Widower / 58 / Silk Machinist / [born] Cheshire Macclesfield
Maria [Gee] / Dau. / 31 / - / [born Cheshire Macclesfield]
Eliza [Gee] / [Dau.] / 27 / - / [born Cheshire Macclesfield]
Joseph [Gee] / Son / 18 / Silk Machinist / [born Cheshire Macclesfield]
James [Gee] / [Son] / 16 / Provision Dealer's Assistant / [born Cheshire Macclesfield] . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Great Britain, from Liverpool, 16 December 1864, for Melbourne, 15 February 1865; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B2BA1B4-F96C-11E9-AE98-EF0B184FC7D3?image=172 (DIGITISED)
. . . Gee James / 22 . . .
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 February 1865), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5739498
The Polytechnic-hall will probably be well-attended on Wednesday evening next, when Edith Palmerston (Mrs. W. Alexander), gives her first entertainment in this colony. It is entitled "A Folio of Fun." Mrs. Alexander will be assisted by her husband, and Mr. James Gee presides at the pianoforte. The entertainment is highly spoken of.
ASSOCIATIONS: Polytechnic Hall (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (22 February 1865), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245506036
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC HALL . . .
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, Entitled A FOLIO OF FUN,
Written expressly for Edith Palmerston by the late Fred. Lawrence, Esq. . . .
Pianoforte, Mr. JAMES GEE (Pupil of Robt. Barnett, Esq., Professor Royal Academy Music, London) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barnett (1818-1875, British pianist); Royal Academy of Music (London institution)
[News], The Argus (23 February 1865), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5747392
Another candidate for public favour in that modern protean production, the "musical entertainment," has come to enliven our dulness in the person of Miss Edith Palmerston, or Mrs. W. Alexander. The Polytechnic-hall was very well filled last night to witness the debut . . . Mrs. Alexander is assisted by her husband and by Mr. Gee, a facile pianist. The performance was under the patronage of the commander and passengers of the Great Britain, from whom the fair debutante seems to have won golden opinions. Altogether she was very well received by the audience, native as well as new chum.
[Advertisement], The Argus (8 March 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5746993
MR. JAMES GEE, pianist, is open to ENGAGEMENTS, Paddington Hotel.
"THE CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS", Portland Guardian [VIC] (13 April 1865), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64633721
The Christy's Minstrels gave the second of their deservedly popular entertainments, on Tuesday night, at Mac's Hotel. The programme, a very liberal one, was well carried out; and the applause which greeted the minstrels, both in the solos as well as in the concerted pieces, showed how well they were appreciated by the numerous audience. Gentle Jenny Gray by Mr. Melvyn; the Quartette, Come where my love lies dreaming, I long for my home in Kentuck, and The last man, sung by desire by Mr. Rainford elicited considerable applause, as did also the Anvil Chorus, from Il Trovatori. The Hen convention by Mr. Norton convulsed everybody with laughter. The second part of the entertainment was occupied by dances, a violin solo by Mr. A. Nish, whose instrumentation is so much admired; song by Mr. Rainford, and Mr. Raynor's stump speech, Or any oder Man. The third and concluding part was devoted to the Christy's burlesque on the Opera Maritana. Mr. G. J. Gee presided at the piano, and we were so well pleased with that gentleman's rendering, that we hope to hear more of his music.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Hadock Melvyn (minstrel); Thomas Rainford (minstrel); Anthony Nish (minstrel); Christy's Minstrels (troupe)
"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (20 April 1865), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112886134
The Christy Minstrels had another good house last night, and several variations were made from the previous night's programme. One of the best things last night was "The Old Sexton," a solo by Mr. Rainford, whose fine bass voice suited well for the air, and was skilfully managed. Mr. Rainor's get-up and his performance on the Chinese fiddle were delightfully ludicrous. His execution of the airs "Last Rose of Summer" and "Home, Sweet Home," was accompanied by such laughable grimaces and antics that the whole hall was made merry by the fun. Mr. Norton, in his dancing melange, proved that he is as accomplished as ever, and his reception was thoroughly hearty. Mr. Gee plays well on the piano, and Mr. Nish is a clever violinist, without ranking with the masters of that instrument whom we have had here. The entertainment closed with the burlesque of the "Bohemian Girl," and it was announced that the programme would be changed this evening - one of the varieties for this evening being the burlesque "Maritana." The company can only have the hall for three more nights, so those who wish to patronise the minstrels have but few opportunities to select from.
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (17 July 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64141143
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE . . .
THE LAST WEEK BUT ONE OF THE CELEBRATED AND ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS,
MONDAY, July 17th . . . To conclude with the Christy's celebrated Burlesque on the Opera of LUCREZIA BORGIA.
Introducing nearly all, and a great deal more, of the original music,
stolen expressly for this (per) version by Mr. G. J. Gee,
assisted (on this occasion only) by that "rising young man from the country" Donizetti, Esq. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (11 April 1866), 1
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18660411.2.2.6
ODD FELLOWS' HALL. FRIDAY NEXT, APRIL 13, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT,
Being for the Benefit of MESSRS. G. J. GEE and H. EASTWOOD, Of the CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS. Under Distinguished Patronage.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Line Eastwood (1844-1891, manager, agent)
"PUNCH'S PLAY-GOING EXPERIENCES", Sydney Punch [NSW] (11 August 1866), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253068068
During the week the Christy's have been giving a series of farewell performances, previous to their departure for a tour through Goulburn, Yass, and the principal towns of the Southern District. On Monday and Tuesday the entertainments were for the benefits of Messrs. Nish and Kohler, and of Messrs. Bent and Peele, respectively. On the former night the efforts of several of the gentlemen of the Original Sydney Amateur Christy's, and on the latter those of the Amateur Backus Minstrels, materially enhanced the effective ness of the general programme, and the attendance was commensurate with the merits of the four talented performers whose interests were concerned. On Wednesday evening the Christy's paid a "flying visit" to Balmain, and were well and numerously received. Saturday night next is set apart for the joint benefit of Mr. Gee, the accomplished piano-forte accompanyist, and Mr. Eastwood, the agent to the troupe, when their merits, coupled with the fact that this is positively the last appearance of this admirable company, ought to ensure a crowded attendance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician); William Horace Bent (musician)
[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star [VIC] (15 July 1867), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112876893
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THIS EVENING, MONDAY, 15th JULY. Manager - Mr. John Bryan.
KOHLER'S GREAT EXHIBITION of ILLUMINATED PAINTINGS, (Copies of the Old Masters).
Part 1st. CONCERT, Vocalist - MISS GERALDINE WARDEN. INSTRUMENTAL SOLOIST - MR. R. W. KOHLER.
Part 2nd. SACRED PICTURES.
Part 3rd. PANORAMA - CRIMEAN WAR.
Incidental Music. MISS GERALDINE WARDEN, MR. J. W. KOHLER, MR. G. J. GEE, R.A.M., AND MR. R. W. KOHLER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Bryan (manager); Geraldine Warden (vocalist); John Wildblood Kohler (musician)
"Theatrical Memoranda - English, Indian and American", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (19 October 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199058325
The Brothers Kohler and Mr. G. J. Gee, under the management of our big old acquaintance Mr. John Bryan,
arrived in Colombo in August last, and gave their first entertainment on the evening of the 27th of the same month at the Garrison Library.
The performances of the Brothers Kohler and Mr. Gee met with great success, several overtures being well rendered during the evening.
The illuminated pictures, how ever, do not appear to have given much satisfaction.
They visit Kandy early in September. That these clever instrumentalists do not intend wasting much time will be perceived by the following notice,
which appears in the Colombo Examiner: -
"Special notice. - This company have a first-class tuner (Mr. G. J. Gee), from Collard and Collard's -
ladies can have their pianos tuned on the shortest notice. Lessons given on the concertina and cornet-a-piston by Mr. R. W. Kohler. Mr. John Bryan, manager."
After Australia:
[Advertisement], Sacramento Daily Union [California, USA] (4 January 1871)
http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SDU18710104.2.22.3
G. J. GEE, Professor of Music, Piano and Singing.
Office at S. W. Burkes, No. 171 J street, between Sixth and Seventh.
Residence on the northeast corner D and Ninth streets.
"DIED", Sacramento Daily Union (24 February 1873), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18730224.2.15.2
In Sacramento, Feb. 22, Ella R. Gee, wife of George J. Gee. 25 years and 5 months.
[San Francisco and Virginia City papers please copy.]
[Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from late residence, corner Ninth and D streets. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.]
"A SEASON OF MUSIC", Weekly Butte Record [California, USA] (23 April 1881), 1
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=WBR18810423.2.10
. . . Another treat in store for us is a testimonial concert given to Mr. G. J. Gee, who has been organist of Trinity Church in San Francisco for six years. All the prominent singers and musicians, both professional and amateurs, are to take part, assisted by "Orphan's Choral Society" of Oakland. Prof. Gee is a great favorite, and his friends are pleased with this opportunity of showing their regard for him. It will partake more of the character of a musical festival, or jubilee - because of the great number participating. It will take place at the Grand Opera House, San Francisco, in May . . .
"DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN MUSICIAN", Morning Press [San Francisco, CA, USA] (5 February 1884), 1
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MP18840205.2.2
George J. Gee, who was formerly organist at the Trinity Church in this city and a musician very well known in California, died of consumption in London [sic] on 17th, of last month.
"THE LATE MR. G. J. GEE", Sacramento Daily Union (12 February 1884)
http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SDU18840212.2.16
The Macclesfield (Eng.) Courier and Herald, speaking of the late G. J. Gee, a former resident of Sacramento, says: "Mr. Gee was born in Macclesfield, and his musical bent was developed at an early age. As a young man he was organist at Bosley Church, and subsequently at St. Paul's Church, Macclesfield. He afterwards resolved to go further afield, and in his traveling enterprises extended his experience in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, visiting both China and Australia. He afterwards studied at the Academy of Music at Stuttgart, under Professor Pruckner, pianist to the King of Wurtemberg, and obtained his diploma. Settling down subsequently at San Francisco, he obtained a high reputation as a teacher and professor of music. He was organist at Trinity Church, and held other distinguished appointments. His health beginning to fail, his American friends sent him to England in June, 1881 for the benefit of his native air, and after a nine month sojourn with his friends he was so far improved as to be able to return and resume his duties. The fell disease from which he was suffering, however, had made its insidious inroads. He came home again in February of last year, and at first, during his sojourn in Prestbury, there was a slight improvement; a relapse followed, and he gradually declined until the end. Mr. Gee has a son by his first wife in San Francisco, and he leaves a widow and two children in Macclesfield.
"DIED", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (13 February 1884), 8
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18840213.2.83.1
GEE - In Macclesfield, England, at his residence. 111 Great King street, Prof. G. J. Gee, formerly of this city, aged 39 years.
England probate calendar, 1890; UK National Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1904/31874_221809-00320 (PAYWALL)
GEE James / Personal Estate £44 9s. 2d. / 6 May.
Administration of the Personal Estate of James Gee late of Great-King-street Macclesfield
in the County of Chester Professor of Music who died 17 January 1884 at Great-King-street was granted . . . to Ann Elizabeth Gee . . . Widow the relict.
GEE, Godfrey Henry Egremont (Godfrey Henry Egremont GEE; G. H. EGREMONT-GEE; Godfrey EGREMONT)
Musicseller, music publisher, journalist, writer, embezzler
Born Dorset, England, 1844; baptised Wimborne St. Giles, 13 October 1844; son of Thomas Egremont GEE (c. 1818-1862) and
Mary Ann BIRLEY (1821-1897)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 15 October 1852 (per Prince Regent, from London and Plymouth, 12 July)
Active as musicseller, Adelaide, SA, 1866-68 only
Married Mary Ellen HAYNES, St. Bartholomew's, Norwood, SA, 3 February 1870
Active London, England, by c. 1910
Died Kensington, London, England, 3 March 1923 ("Godfrey EGREMONT")
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Godfrey+Henry+Egremont+Gee+1844-1923 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=14554 (TROVE list)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEE-Godfrey-Henry-Egremont (shareable link to this entry)
THANKS: To Judy Fander, 2016, for kindly sharing results of her research into the Gee family.
GEE, Maurice Birley Egremont (Maurice Birley Egremont GEE)
Amateur musician, vocalist, choral singer
Born Ackworth Moor Top, Yorkshire, England, 1847; baptised Wath Upon Dearne, 5 May 1847; son of Thomas Egremont GEE (c. 1818-1862) and Mary Ann BIRLEY (1821-1897)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 15 October 1852 (free per Prince Regent, from London and Plymouth, 12 July)
Died Adelaide, SA, 5 July 1922, aged "75"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Maurice+Birley+Egremont+Gee+1847-1922 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEE-Maurice-Egremont (shareable link to this entry)
Egremont Gee's music shop ("late R. Clisby's"), Rundle Street, Adelaide, c. 1866; State Library of South Australia
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/208462207
https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+9114 (DIGITSED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Redford Clisby (musicseller)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Giles in the county of Dorset in the year 1844; register 1813-68, page 52; Dorset History Centre, PE/WSG
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4272021:2162 (PAYWALL)
No. 414 / [1844] Oct'r 13 / Godfrey Henry Egremont Son of / Thomas Egremont & Mary Anne / Gee / St. Giles's / Yeoman . . .
Baptisms, Wath Upon Dearne, York; England, Select births and christenings
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/26100428:9841 (PAYWALL)
5 May 1847 / Maurice Birley Egremont son of / Thomas Egremont and Mary Anne / Gee
England census, 30 March 1851, Old Stratford, Warwickshire; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 2074
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/WARHO107_2074_2074-0960 (PAYWALL)
Old Town / Thomas E. Gee / Head / 33 / Preparatory School for Young Gentlemen / [born] Yorkshire Little Houghton
Mary A [Gee] / Wife / 30 / - / [Yorkshire] Doncaster
Godfrey H. E. [Gee] / Son / 6 / Scholar / Dorsetsh. Cramburn . . .
England census, 30 March 1851, Snitterfield, Warwickshire; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 2074
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/WARHO107_2074_2074-0419 (PAYWALL)
Seymour House / Jane A. Marsh / Head / 35 / Governess of a School for young ladies . . .
Ellen Birley / Visitor / 18 / - / [born] Yorkshire
Maurice Gee / [Visitor] / 3 / Infant / [born Yorkshire]
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", Adelaide Observer [SA] (16 October 1852), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160110894
Friday, October 15 - The barque Prince Regent, 629 tons, W. Jago, master, from London and Plymouth, 12th July.
Passengers . . . Gee 4 . . . in the intermediate and steerage.
[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (25 April 1866), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41034425
NOTICE. - REDFORD CLISBY, in returning his sincere thanks
to the public of South Australia for the liberal patronage enjoyed by him for the last 17 years,
begs to state that he has DISPOSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. G. H. EGREMONT GEE,
whose stock will be expressly selected by R. C. from London and the Continent; and respectfully requests a continuance of that patronage to his successor.
MR. G. H. EGREMONT-GEE, in reference to the above, requests the support of his friends and the public, and a continuance of the favours accorded to his predecessor.
ASSOCIATIONS: Redford Clisby (musicseller)
"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (19 June 1866), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28788437
A musical entertainment was given in the Norwood Town Hall, on Monday evening, in aid of the building fund of St. Bartholomew's Church . . . The cavatina, "Hear me, Gentle Maritana," by Mr. G. H. Egremont-Gee, was also encored . . .
"OPENING OF THE TOWN HALL, PORT ADELAIDE", South Australian Register (30 August 1866), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41019378
The completion of the Town Hall, Port Adelaide, was inaugurated on Wednesday by a vocal and instrumental concert, under the direction of Mr. George Loder . . . The vocal performers were Mr. and Mrs. G. Loder, Mrs. Wishart, Messrs. J. W. Daniel, Egremont-Gee, and J. Lake . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George and Emma Loder (musicians); Susannah Wishart (vocalist), Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist); J. Lake (vocalist)
"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (23 March 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207592268
A very successful entertainment took place at the Town Hall, Norwood, on Friday evening in aid of the funds of St. Bartholomew's Church . . . The programme included . . . a song - "German Band" - by Mr. Maurice Egremont Gee, which was certainly one of the best of the evening; it was sung in character and was loudly encored . . .
"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (20 July 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28799349
A musical and dramatic entertainment was given in the Temperance Hall, North Adelaide, on Friday evening, July 19, and was a great success . . . the audience were delighted by the exquisite production of the comic song and dance - "The Cures," by Messrs. Morris, Gee [sic], and A. Diamond . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur James Diamond (amateur musician)
"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (21 August 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28800096
A grand soiree was given in the Town Hall, Norwood, on Tuesday evening, August 20, in aid of the Clayton Chapel Sunday school . . . The programme was then commenced with the chorus "Peaceful shades," which was very well given by Messrs. Dyer, Jagoe, Maurice Gee, and Diamond. A number of other songs, duets, and solos were also very creditably given by Messrs. Dyer, Jagoe, and Gee, the most noticeable of which were the duet "Flow gentry, Deva," by Messrs. Dyer and Jagoe; solo, "Star of love," Mr. Dyer; "The Flying Dutchman," by Mr. Jagoe; the well known comic song, the "German Band," Mr. M. Gee . . .
[News], Southern Argus [Port Elliot, SA] (11 January 1868), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article96867827
We understand Mr. G. H. Egremont-Gee, of Rundle-street, has been appointed music-seller in South Australia to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. The appointment is to be forwarded from England on the earliest opportunity.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (1 July 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41403885
On FRIDAY, July 3, at 12 o'clock. RE G. H. EGREMONT-GEE.
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY IN RUNDLE-STREET.
CHARLES TIDEMANN will sell by auction, as above, at his Saleroom, on Friday, July 3, at 12 o'clock,
All that valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, situated at No. 68. RUNDLE-STREET, being the Shop and Premises lately occupied by G. H. EGREMONT-GEE.
The Lease has about four years to run. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer.
"MARRIAGES", South Australian Register (5 February 1870), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39202439
GEE - HAYNES.- On the 3rd February, at St. Bartholomew's Church, Norwood, by the Rev. D. J. H. Ibbetson, G. H. E. Gee, to Mary Ellen, daughter of F. W. Haynes, Esq., Kilbree Cottage, Stepney.
"THE DEFAULTER EGREMONT", The Inquirer and Commercial News [Perth, WA] (28 October 1885), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66035173
The defalcations of Godfrey Egremont of the funds of the Adelaide and Kensington Building Society are found to amount to between £1000 and £2000. A telegram has been sent to have him arrested on the arrival of the Sorata at Suez. His wife and family left by the John Elder a fortnight later.
"THE CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT AGAINST GODFREY EGREMONT", The South Australian Advertiser (28 April 1886), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36327296
The case against the defaulter Godfrey Egremont, late secretary to the Kensington and Norwood Building Society, came on for hearing at the Adelaide Police Court on Tuesday morning . . . The information . . . stated - "That Godfrey Egremont, being a servant to the trustees of the Adelaide, Kensington, and Norwood Building and Investment Society, did receive and take into his possession for and on account of his said matters the sum of pounds 519 11s. 11d., and the said moneys then fraudulently and feloniously did embezzle on the 12th of January 1885" . . .
"THE ARREST OF GODFREY EGREMONT", Evening Journal (27 April 1886), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197815009
By the R.M.S. Carthage, which arrived from London early on Saturday morning Detective Heynen, who was dispatched to Germany to obtain the extradition of Godfrey Egremont, the late Secretary to the Kensington and Norwood Building and Investment Society, arrived in the colony with Egremont, who was arrested at Stuttgart on a charge of embezzlement . . .
"IN YATALA LABOR PRISON. (BY NOMAD) No. IV", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (13 July 1889), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77054638
. . . The head guard kindly hunts up the librarian, and the room is opened. It contains about 700 volumes, a very miscellaneous lot, including a considerable number of bound magazines . . . A remark about Shakspeare and the drama elicited a queer sort of laugh from the Librarian; the Stage used to be a familiar theme with him; what beautiful "copy" he wrote, and what slashing dramatic notices he used to give. It was five years since I had last seen him, and life had been eventful with him in the interim. He was Godfrey Egremont, looking pale and worn, and notwithstanding his light work, feeble and sickly . . .
"Personal Gossip", Critic (10 November 1900), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212145997
Mine Inspector Gee, who is in charge of the Tarcoola field on behalf of the Government, is filling in leisure time in writing short stories. His brother Godfrey Egremont, who dropped the Gee from his surname, was once well known in Adelaide literary circles as a writer of vigorous prose and good verse. He once edited Adelaide Punch.
"A PERSONAL SKETCH", The Register (31 January 1921), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55148772
News of the death of Mr. George Darrell will be read with deep regret by a large number of old playgoers (writes a correspondent). It is more than 40 years since I first met George Darrell when he was playing at the old Theatre Royal, about which time Spencer Skipper and Godfrey Egremont did the dramatic work for The Register. At that period pressmen and actors, used to foregather far more than they do nowadays . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Geoge Darrell (actor)
"DEATHS", The Journal [Adelaide, SA] (5 July 1922), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200920189
GEE. - On the 6th July, Maurice B. E., second son of the late Thomas Egremont Gee, of Ackworth-Moor-Top, Yorkshire, aged 75 years.
"Obituary", Chronicle (15 July 1922), 15
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87433499
Mr. Maurice B. E. Gee, who died on July 5, at the age of 75, was born at Ackworth-Moor-Tap [sic, Top], Yorkshire, in 1847, and came to South Australia with his parents in 1852. He led a very quiet and retired life. He was well known in musical and dramatic circles a number of years ago in Adelaide, with the late Mr. Arthur Diamond and others. He was a prominent member of St. David's Church, Burnside, and for the past fifteen years had been a member of the choir, missing only five services in that time. Mr. Gee never married. Mr. L. C. E. Gee, of the Mines Department, is a brother.
England, probate calendar, 1923; UK National Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1904/31874_222937-00174 (PAYWALL)
EGREMONT Godfrey of 205 Grays Inn-road Middlesex died 3 March 1923 Administration London 19 April to Maud Mary Egremont spinster. Effects £352 10s.
"KENSINGTON - OLD AND NEW . . . From A. G. WELLS", The Register (22 May 1923), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64110516
. . . As far back as 1855 there was an excellent day school at the corner of Beulah road, conducted by Mr. W. Holdsworth, who had as many as 80 scholars . . . I attended St. Bartholomew's Sunday School, and was also a chorister for some years . . . The late Mr. Thomas Gee was also a much-loved teacher. I can well remember most of the organists - Miss Jupp, Mrs. Powell, Messrs. Johns, H. H. Thomas (Union Bank), Herberlet, and Alfred Hawker, who died at sea. Mr. Hawker was a very kind-hearted, young gentleman, and at that time held a position in the Government offices. He took great interest in the private lives of his choristers, and had three special favourites, viz., the late Arthur Munt, Maurice Gee, and myself . . .
Music and song publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
Finnigan's wake polka (Heydecke, arr. Loder, 1866)
Finnigan's wake polka, composed by Th. Heydecke; arranged for the pianoforte by George Loder ([Adelaide: G. H. Egremont-Gee, 1866])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7578988
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-169228029 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Theodor Heydecke (composer); George Loder (arranger)
[Advertisement], The Adelaide Express (14 August 1866), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207679401
FINNIGAN'S WAKE POLKA. -
Composed by T. Heydecke, arranged for the pianoforte by George Loder,
published by G. H. EGREMONT-GEE, 68, Rundle-street.
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (6 December 1866), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41020487
FINNIGAN'S WAKE POLKA. A Fresh Supply of this very Popular Polka. G. H. EGKEMONT-GEE, 68, Rundle-street.
Thatcher's Adelaide songster (1866)
Thatcher's Adelaide songster, containing the principal local songs as written and sung by him at White's Assembly Rooms (Adelaide: G. H. Egremont-Gee, [1866])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/30750966
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (songwriter, vocalist); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)
"GENERAL NEWS", The Adelaide Express (29 December 1866), 2-3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207681767
Mr. G. H. Egremont-Gee has issued an edition of Thatcher's new Adelaide Songster, containing the principal local songs written and sung by him at White's Rooms. There is certainly plenty of humor in them, and most readers will enjoy a hearty laugh although most likely some of those at whose expense [3] the jokes are cracked will wonder what on earth people see to laugh at.
"THATCHER'S ADELAIDE SONGSTER", South Australian Register (3 January 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39180342
Mr. Thatcher has left us a souvenir - a small collection of the local songs he had specially composed for his recent concerts in White's Rooms. Of course they do not read so well as they sounded in the mouth of the author; still they are clever, and many of the hits are worth remembering. The publisher is Mr. Egremont-Gee, of Rundle-street.
The song of Australia (Linger, ? new edition, 1867)
NO COPY OF PROPOSED NEW EDITION IDENTIFIED; perhaps never printed
"GAWLER INSTITUTE", Bunyip (10 August 1867), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130962480
An adjourned meeting of the committee of the Institute was held on Friday, the 9th inst. . . . A letter from Mr. G. Egremont-Gee of Adelaide was read, asking permission to lithograph the Song of Australia, the copyright of which is the property of the Institute, as there was an occasional demand for it. The Committee resolved that the Secretary should reply by offering to sell a limited number of copies, now in their possession to Mr. Gee at 18s. per dozen.
ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Linger (composer); Caroline Carleton (lyrics); Gawler Institute (association)
Welcome, prince Alfred to Adelaide ["A welcome to prince Alfred"] (1867)
Welcome to H.R.H. prince Alfred in Adelaide ["Welcome to prince Alfred; written by E. H. N.; composed by M. B."] (Adelaide: Sims and Elliott, music and general steam printers, [1867]; "Penman & Galbraith, Litho"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/254701464
ASSOCIATIONS: Sims and Elliott (printers); Penman and Galbraith (lithographers)
[Advertisement], The Express and Telegraph (17 September 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207672402
"A WELCOME TO PRINCE ALFRED."
- New and charming Song with Chorus. Music, composed by M. B.,
words written, specially for the occasion, by E. H. N. Price, 2s 6d.
To be had of G. H. Egremont-Gee and S. Marshall, Musicsellers, Rundle-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor); Samuel Marshall (musicseller)
"WELCOME TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALFRED IN ADELAIDE", South Australian Register (20 September 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39186269
This is the name of a new song just published by Sims & Elliott,
with a lithographed title-page containing the portrait of His Royal Highness, executed by Penman & Galbraith.
The words are by E. H. N., and the music by M. B., both of whom are, we believe, ladies.
The poetry consists of eight verses, and a chorus to each verse.
The music is arranged for a soprano, with a three part chorus somewhat in the style of the Christy Minstrelsy.
It Is remarkable for its simplicty, the whole being in the open key without any modulation.
The laws of composition are strictly observed both in the arrangement of the parts and in the adaptation of the pianoforte accompaniment.
The first verse may be taken as a fair sample of the poetry: -
"We hail, Oh Prince, with gladness
The rising of thy star,
To chase all clouds of sadness
Thou comest from afar;
Thy Royal Mother's smile
Irradiates thy face;
Then tarry for a while
This distant land to grace. -
Chorus - Then let ten thousand voices
Burst forth with joyous strain,
To tell each heart rejoices
Victoria still doth reign."
The music is quite worthy of the poetry.
We trust no attempt will be made either to sing the song in the presence of the Duke or to present him with a copy,
as we are afraid he would have a very poor opinion of our native productions both in poetry and music.
We like to speak favourably when we can of such productions,
but we are bound in honesty to say that the verses are of a namby pamby character, and, as we have hinted above,
the music corresponds therewith.
"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (21 September 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28800994
We have received from Mr. Egremont-Gee a song just written and set to music - Welcome, Prince Alfred to Adelaide. The air is simple, but pleasing, and the versification above the average. The printing is well executed, and the piece altogether deserving of patronage.
See also [Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (19 October 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73056748
The prince Alfred waltz (Loder, 1867)
The prince Alfred waltz, composed by George Loder, Australia's greeting (Adelaide: G. H. Egremont Gee, 1867); "Penman & Galbraith, litho . . ."
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854419
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538606 (DIGITISED - original)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179640289 (DIGITISED - photocopy)
ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (composer)
The Galatea polka brillante (Ellard, 1867)
The Galatea, polka brillante composed by Frederic Ellard (Adelaide: G. H. Egremont Gee, 1867); "Penman & Galbraith, litho . . ."
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/14425160
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-168427856 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (composer)
[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (4 October 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73055871
G. H. EGREMONT-GEE has made arrangements to publish the PRINCE ALFRED WALTZ and GALATEA POLKA,
composed specially for the occasion of H.R.H. Prince Alfred's visit to Australia by Messrs. George Loder and Frederic Ellard respectively.
These pieces of music are being beautifully lithographed by Messrs. Penman & Galbraith,
with illuminated and illustrated title pages, in a style equal to first-class London publications.
No expense has been spared to render them worthy of the occasion and the colony,
and the publisher hopes to receive the cordial support of all who are interested in the development of art in Australia and the public at large.
All who have heard these compositions express but one opinion as to the sterling quality of the music,
the melodies being beautiful and flowing, and the harmonies of rich and exquisite variety.
The PRINCE ALFRED WALTZ and GALATEA POLKA not only possess the attraction of good dance music, but are elegant and brilliant fantasias for the pianoforte.
Early orders axe requested, as many are already to hand, and but a limited number of copies will at first be printed.
Forwarded by the publisher, post free, to any part of the colony.
The PRINCE ALFRED WALTZ, price 4s., and the GALATEA POLKA, price 3s. 6d., will be read) in a few days.
"GENERAL NEWS:, The Express and Telegraph (30 October 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207673393
We have received from Mr. G. H. Egremont-Gee, the publisher, a copy of "The Galatea Polka" composed by Mr. Frederic Ellard, and of "The Prince Alfred Waltz," composed by Mr. George Loder, both having been written in honor of the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. On Tuesday we had an opportunity of hearing the polka and the waltz played by their respective authors, and we have formed a most favorable opinion of both works . . . Both pieces are exceedingly well got up, each with a handsome title page, that of the waltz being, printed in gold and colors, and that of the polka, bearing a clever lithographed sketch of the Galatea - drawn, we should state, by Colonel Biggs. They are lithographed by Messrs. Penman and Galbraith, of Rundle-street, and reflect great credit on them. Two or three faults will, how ever, be found towards the end of the polka, though any one will at once perceive these, and readily correct them . . . One thing we may fairly say, which is, that we can challenge the neighboring colonies, to produce anything to equal the "Galatea Polka" and "Prince Alfred Waltz."
[News], Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligencer (22 November 1867), 2-3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108263689
SOME time back we remarked that the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh appeared to have called into existence a considerable amount of musical and poetical activity, some of the products of which we then reviewed. We have received from the publisher, Mr. Egremont Gee, two other musical productions of a very superior order such as do credit not only to the composers, but also to the colony. We allude to "The Galatea Polka" by Mr. Ellard, and the "Prince Alfred Waltz" by Mr. G. Loder - both of which productions found favour - not only with the colonists, but with that distinguished personage in honour of whose visit they were composed, they being the only two round dances danced by His Royal Highness at the Subscrip-[3]-tion Ball. The Galatea Band also played them at the Governor's Ball. The polka is a somewhat elaborate piece of composition, and is extremely pretty: a somewhat unusual effect is introduced in the middle of the polka in the shape of a chorus of welcome, the accompaniment to which marks the polka time. The title page bears a lithographed sketch of the Galatea under steam and canvas, drawn by Colonel Biggs. The waltz is also a very sweet and pretty composition, and wherever it is introduced will became a favourite, being quite worthy of the pen of so admittedly able a musician as Mr. Loder. Both pieces are lithographed by Messrs. Penman and Galbraith, who have turned out very tasteful title pages; and the music, though not so clear or large as the typographical impressions, is still very distinct. We can cordially recommend our musical readers to purchase these pieces, as they will thereby make a valuable addition to their musical library as well as encourage "native industry."
Bibliography and resources:
R. Kent Rasmussen (ed.), Dear Mark Twain: letters from his readers (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2013), 158
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=1LcHTwKf14YC&pg=PA158 (PREVIEW)
GEHDE FAMILY OF MUSICIANS
GEHDE, August (Michael Augustus GEHDE; August Michael GEHDE; August GEHDE)
Musician, pianoforte maker and tuner, musicseller
Born Marienwerder, Prussia (Germany, now Kwidzyn, Poland), 30 September 1828; baptised Gross Krebs (Rakowiec), 12 October 1828; son of Michael GEHDE and Anna Maria HELLWICH
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 15 December 1850 (per Australia, from Hamburg, 7 September)
Married Anna Mary THOMAS (d. 1923), Sydney, NSW, 1854
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1858
Died Randwick, NSW, 30 March 1922, aged "94"
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GEHDE, Augustus (Augustus Michael GEHDE; Augustus GEHDE; A. M. GEHDE)
Musician, pianist, organist, viola player, composer
Born Sydney, NSW, 1855; son of August GEHDE and Anna Mary THOMAS
Died Linden, NSW, 4 September 1941, aged 86 years
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GEHDE, Edward Frederick (Edward Frederick GEHDE; E. GEHDE)
Musician, cellist, composer
Born Sydney, NSW, 24 July 1857; son of August GEHDE and Anna Mary THOMAS
Died Randwick, NSW, 30 April 1917
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GEHDE, Nicholas Julius (Nicholas Julius GEHDE; N. J. GEHDE)
Musician, composer
Born Sydney, NSW, 1 July 1865; son of August GEHDE and Anna Mary THOMAS
Died Sydney, NSW, 17 December 1923
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GEHDE, Henry Thomas (Henry Thomas GEHDE; H. T. GEHDE)
Musician, piano tuner, music retail assistant
Born Sydney, NSW, 1877; son of August GEHDE and Anna Mary THOMAS
Died Sydney, NSW, 26 April 1922, aged 44
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Summary:
Michael August Gehde was born on 30 September 1828 in the Prussian town Marienwerder (now Kwidzyn, Poland).
On arrival in Sydney in the early 1850, August senior was briefly employed as an assistant in the shop of the musicseller William Jonathan Johnson, and later a shop assistant for piano retailer Henry Hurford. Hired by William Henry Paling in 1858, he went on to become a much-respected and long-serving senior employee and shareholder of W. H. Paling and Co.
On Henry Marsh's departure from Sydney for San Francisco in 1874, Augustus Gehde junior took over his teaching practice. It was later reported that Augustus had been a pupil of Charles Sandys Packer, who "took [him] over [at the] age of 14", and having later spent some time training in Germany, he was appointed university organist in 1886, and city organist in 1901.
Documentation:
Baptisms, Marianwerder, 1828; Staatliche Archivverwaltung (former DDR), Lutherische Kirchenbücher, film nr. 208115, pp. 300-01
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1304502%3A61250 (PAYWALL)
No. 58 / Gross Krebs / Pater: Michael Gehde . . . / Mater: Anna Maria, geb. Hellwich /
Filius Michael August, geb. d. 30 [September] [baptised] 12 Oct. / . . .
"SHIPPING. ARRIVED", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal [Adelaide, SA] (19 December 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195941353
December 15 - The ship Australia, 600 tons, Meyer master, from Hamburg 7th September. Passengers for Adelaide and Sydney . . . M. A. Gahde . . .
Certificate of naturalization, Augustus Gehde, 20 February 1865; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/9457%3A1549 (PAYWALL)
No. 65/20 . . . WHEREAS . . . Augustus Gehde is a native of Marienwerda [sic, Marienwerder] Prussia,
is thirty six years of age, and is a pianoforte maker . . .
and that having arrived by the ship Australia in the year 1850 he is now residing in Sydney and is intending to settle in the said colony . . .
GIVEN . . . this [20 February 1865] . . .
"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (4 July 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13115419
On the 1st instant, at her residence, 149, Clarence-street, Mrs. August Gehde, of a son.
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Andrew in the county of Cumberland in the year 1863; register 1842-64, page 158; Sydney Anglican Diocesan Archives
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No. 1769 / [1863] 9th April / [born] 17th Feb'y 1863 / Catherina Anna [daughter of] Augustis & Anna Mary / Gehde / Clarence Street / Pianoforte Maker . . .
"Miscellaneous Items", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (20 September 1873), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70481053
. . . The brothers Gehde performed a selection or two on the pianoforte, and Mr. A. Gehde made an agreeable accompanist . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 July 1874), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13345809
MR. HENRY MARSH, in thanking his numerous Pupils and friends for the liberal support he has received during the last twenty-five years, begs to inform them that he is about leaving the colony for San Francisco,
and would strongly recommend his successor, Mr. AUGUSTUS GEHDE, as a very careful and competent master.
Mr. Marsh has no doubt Mr. Gehde will give every satisfaction to those who may avail themselves of his services.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (musician, music teacher)
"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 January 1877), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28397903
GEHDE. - January 11, at her residence, 36, York-street, Mrs. A. Gehde, of a son.
"ORGAN RECITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1886), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28360509
A hot day, added to the special attractions of outdoor entertainments, including the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron's picnic to his Excellency the Governor, considerably reduced the attendance at the University on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Augustus Gehde gave his first recital on the University organ. Old residents in Sydney were probably prepared for a good performance, as it appears that the gentleman from his boyhood has had a reputation as an organist, and when only 14 succeeded his teacher, the late Charles Packer, in his appointment as church organist. Mr. Gehde has, however, been absent in Germany studying for several years. On his return, about 12 months since, he was appointed honorary pianist of the Sydney Liedertafel, in which post he has as yet had but a limited opportunity of showing his capabilities, and the notice of his appearance as organist came with surprise upon many of the present musical community in Sydney . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (musician, former teacher)
"ST. JOHN'S NEW ORGANIST", The Cumberland Free Press [Parramatta, NSW] (21 March 1896), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144436933
The appointment of organist to St. John's Church has been conferred on one of the best known musicians of Australia - Mr. Augustus Gehde. Mr. Gehde is a gentleman of the highest musical ability and erudition. In early life he was a pupil of Mr. Chas. Packer, and afterwards held the position of organist at St. Phillip's Church, Sydney, and Christ Church (St. Leonards). He soon took rank as one of first artistes of the colony. To avail himself of the highest musical culture, Mr. Gehde some time ago left for the home-land of modern music - Germany - where for five years he studied under the first professors of Berlin. Returning to Sydney, he re-occupied his position of organist at Christ Church for a further term of five years. He has since frequently appeared in the place of chief organist at the more important Masonic and University celebrations and other quasi-public functions. It may be added that Mr. Gehde is not only an acknowledged authority and executant, but also a composer of high ability; some of his published works being of exceptional merit.
"Talk With an Octogenarian", Sunday Times (7 March 1909), magazine 7 [with photo portrait]
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126591596
Sixty Seven Years a Worker - Reminiscences of Gold-fever Days and Early Sydney.
THE GREAT MUSICAL ARTISTS. (FOR THE "SUNDAY TIMES")
Mr. August Gehde, whose score as the veteran of W. H. Paling and Co.'s establishment, is "fifty not out,"
is a genial old gentleman upon whom age has stolen with
"Softly-cadenced feet,
Falling in music."
Born on September 29 [sic], 1828, Mr. Gehde still combines practical activities with the pleasant habit of existence.
In other words, the senior tuner answers the roll call daily at Paling's,
and walks smartly to his home in Crown-street with the consciousness that, like "The Village Blacksmith," he has
- "Something done
To earn a night's repose."
When approached by a "Sunday Times" representative, Mr. Gehde said he had no story to tell.
But he melted under the influence of a little soft persuasion, and opened the flood-gates of memory on being asked if he
REMEMBERED THE WRECK OF THE DUNBAR? [1857]
"Well, I should think I do remember that awful storm," he said.
"It was in the year before I started with Paling and Co.
But I was what was called an old colonist then - not a new chum.
I came from Old Prussia, where I had served my apprenticeship to pianoforte making in 1850.
I wasn't in Sydney while the storm was raging. I was farming in the Illawarra district at the time.
I had all I wanted of the storm. The captain of the Dunbar thought he was entering the Heads when he put the ship into the Gap.
Nothing else was talked of for weeks in the town and in the country.
On October 25 in the same year the Catherine Adamson, from London, went down with twenty victims near the Inner North Head.
But for the wreck of the Dunbar I might never have been associated with the late W. H. Paling in Sydney.
"You don't remember the old iron store in Wynyard Square? Well, I'll tell you something out of it. Old Anthony Hordern had put up an Iron store near the spot where the barracks used to stand. There were no other buildings there at that time, and the remains of THE OLD MILITARY BARRACKS were being removed. That's how Barrack-street got its name. The iron building, which stood near the corner now occupied by the Occidental Hotel, was used by Anthony Hordern as a sample store. It was NEARLY BLOWN TO PIECES during the night the Dunbar was wrecked, and lots of goods, including drapery, were destroyed. Mr. Hordern gave up the store, and it was taken over on a lease by Mr. Paling, who had to go to a good deal of expense to make the place suitable for storing pianos. The store had just been opened in 1858 when Mr. Paling engaged me as salesman and tuner. I recollect the number of that old iron store - it was 83 York-street. I joined Mr. Paling in 1858, and I am still serving under the same flag."
Taking the hint that he had jumped a few years from the date of his arrival in Australia,
Mr. Gehde smiled as he put back the hands of the clock.
"Ah, I see," he said, "you want me to tell you how I came to leave my native country.
Well, it was while I was assisting my brother, a pianoforte maker, at Ratibor, near the Austrian boundary,
that I got the notion into my head of trying my luck in Australia. I had heard of a
WHOLE VILLAGE CLEARING OUT TO AUSTRALIA.
It was a religious sect, and included the parson.
These Germans went to South Australia, and formed the township of Hahndorf, which is still largely German.
I became acquainted with a gentleman who showed me letters, that had come from the little German colony in South Australia.
I left my brother in 1850, and camo out in the German ship Australia.
We were 99 days covering the distance from Hamburg to Adelaide.
I landed at Adelaide about Christmas time in 1850,
and after a stay of six months in South Australia I decided to see if the streets of Sydney were paved with gold.
Every one was talking about the gold discoveries in 1851.
Soon after I got to Sydney I picked up a mate, a German, who had been a coalminer in Europe, and off we
WENT TO THE DIGGINGS.
Men, women, and children had the gold fever after Edward Hammond Hargraves found gold at Lewis Ponds Creek in February, 1851.
Some nuggets and gold dust having been exhibited in Sydney, a rush was made for the creek.
Coach fares were doubled, and flour cost £30 a ton.
All the gold-seekers had to pay a license of 30s a month.
In June, 1851, gold was discovered, on the Turon.
I went to the Turon with my mate.
Large nuggets had been found by an aboriginal at Meroo or Louisa Creek, Turon, on a station owned by a Mr. Kerr,
five miles from Bathurst, and twenty-nine miles from Mudgee, in July, 1851.
A little later the Brennan nugget, weighing 364oz., was found near the same spot.
The number of gold licenses issued in New South Wales in 1851 reached a total of 13,000.
At the Turon 8700 were issued; at the Ophir, 2100; at the Meroo and Louisa Creek, 1100; at Araluen, 500; at the Abercrombie about 100.
TWO TONS OF GOLD were exported to England from Sydney in one month early in 1852.
It was one shipment. During the same year £24,000 worth of gold was stolen from the ship Nelson, then lying in Hobson's Bay.
So you see there was plenty of gold about. I suppose you have hoard of the member of Parliament who had his horse shod with golden shoes.
The weight of each shoe was about eight ounces.
The prosperous gentleman's name was Cameron.
He was a storekeeper at the Woolshed, New Eldorado.
Beyers', Holtermann, and Krohmann were not among the gold-seekers at the time that I went to the Turon.
But I remember the crew of a German ship who made a fortune. The men - there were eight of them - had deserted, and they made enough in a few months on the Turon to go back to Germany as rich men. Those sailors were the first to mine underground on the bank of a creek. When I arrived on the field with my mate the diggers were camped about seven miles along the Turon. Golden Point, I remember, was very rich. I think the place we picked on was called Oakey Creek."
In reply to the question, "Did you strike it rich?" Mr. Gehde (as if with an effort of memory) - said:- "I have told you that there was plenty of gold. My luck must have been out. I got very little. You see, we worked under disadvantages. I could not speak a single word of English, and my mate - well, he was worse than me. Besides, my mate was always bossing me, and I made up my mind to clear out when he wanted me to crawl under a huge rock or boulder and scrape for gold. I didn't mind the scraping, but the rock looked as if it would fall or roll over at any moment. As I had paid for the tent, the provisions, and the tools, I did not care to risk my life while my mate looked on from a safe point of view and gave orders. We had pitched our tent in the bed of a creek. The police and others, as I afterwards found out, warned us of the danger, but as we could not tell a word that was said, we remained in the creek. I slipped away one day to buy some things at Sofala. Soon after I left there was a heavy thunderstorm. The creek rose suddenly in the night, and my mate just managed to save himself from drowning. The tent and the tools were washed away. That CURED ME OF GOLD-MINING, and I came to Sydney with what little money I had left. I made my mate a present of the tent and tools - if he could find them.
"In Sydney," Mr. Gehde went on, "I found a good friend in Mr. John Hagen, the father of Mr. Fred Hagen. My countryman was then a wood and ivory turner in King-street between York and Clarence streets. Mr. Hagen spoke a little English. He told me of the pianoforte shop of William Johnson in Pitt-street - afterwards Johnson and Emanuel. I applied for work, and got it. Mr. Johnson, a very nice man, managed to understand me, and I stayed at his place eighteen months. The shop was a few doors from King-street, near what is now Lawson's Auction Rooms. Emanuel, the dentist, and Fisher, the bootmaker, were in the adjoining Pitt-street shops. Fisher made a big fortune, and died a very wealthy man. Through slackness of business at Johnson's I had to leave. I obtained employment at Hurford Brothers, pianoforte importers, whose shop in Castlereagh-street was on the site now occupied by the Tivoli Theatre. Henry Hurford was a first-class tuner. There I worked four and a half years, and I married my dear wife, who is still strong and well. With the cares of married life gathering round me, I thought I would follow the advice of my wife's relations and try my hand at farming. The experiment on the Osborne Estate in the Illawarra district was not a success, and I returned to Sydney with some useless experience - and no money. All my savings were swallowed up. So that I had to MAKE A FRESH START in 1858. The large iron store in Wynyard Square, with W. H. Paling, Pianoforte and Music warehouse painted on it was my ark of salvation."
With the cheerful look of a man who had got on to a straight and smooth road after tramping through the bush,
Mr. Gehde entered into a precise description of the old iron store and the proprietor.
"Mr. Paling, the founder of the firm, was not a German. The dear old gentleman, who had a big heart to match his long beard,
was a native of Rotterdam, Holland. When I met him first his beard was as black as a coal.
I am speaking of 1858. As a teacher of the violin and piano he had a good connection, including Government House.
Mr. Paling charged ten guineas a quarter for an hour's lesson, and six guineas for half an hour.
I was placed in charge of the store.
There were two short iron posts with rings for horses outside the shop.
The proprietor used to tie his horse to one of the posts while he was teaching, or attending to business.
No cheap pianos were kept in stock.
Erard, Broadwood, and other makers were sold at prices running from 80 guineas to 190 guineas.
From time to time MR. PALING PLAYED AT CONCERTS.
When the business grew too big for the iron store in Wynyard Square, premises were leased at the corner of Wynyard-street and George-street.
The next move was to the George-street portion of Prince Ogg and Co.'s, a little below the General Post Office.
When this property was sold Mr. Paling secured the present site, and afterwards purchased the land at the rear,
on which a massive block of buildings now stands. What are known as Paling's Buildings, including, the Safe Deposit,
represent an expenditure of £99,000.
"Visiting artists. Yes, I have heard them all, from Catherine Hayes, the singer, to Katharine Goodson, the pianist.
Catherine Hayes, as I suppose you know, sang here in 1854 and 1855.
She was a frail, delicate woman, with a voice full of sweetness and sympathy.
You would not think she was a singer to look at her in the street.
Yet such was the charm of her singing that
PEOPLE WENT MAD, while the concerts were being given at the Victorian Theatre in Pitt-street.
The dress circle seats and boxes were £1, and you had to pay ten shillings to get into the crowded pit.
No other singer was able to get the Catherine Hayes prices in Sydney and Melbourne until Madame Melba gave her concerts at the Town Hall in 1902.
At one of the Melba Sydney concerts in 1902 the takings reached the record-breaking total of £2000.
Miss Hayes never had a house like that.
But there was ever so much more excitement over Catherine Hayes in 1854 than there was over Madame Melba in 1902.
More than once I saw and heard all Pitt-street in an uproar while the Irish singer was the
GODDESS OF THE HOUR.
There were processions in her honor, and goodness only knows what else.
As a matter of personal liking I must say that I preferred Madame Anna Bishop,
who came in 1856, and who paid us two other visits.
Madame Bishop had a richer voice, and there was more power and brilliance in the upper notes. I admired her very much in opera."
When the conversation turned to the pianoforte and pianists, Mr. Gehde stroked his chin as he delivered this judgment: "I liked Henri Ketten best of all. Even Paderewski did not move me as Ketten moved me in 1880. Of course, you remember his playing at the old Masonic Hall in York-street and at the Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park. Poor Ketten! How sad it was that he should have taken an overdose of morphia. His light went out soon after his triumphs in Australia. You never hear anything now-a-days of M. Boulanger, a brilliant pianist, who was a sort of glorified Henri Kowalski. Boulanger gave his concerts at the Victoria Theatre. And no one speaks now of Signor Cesare Cutolo, who played a good deal in the style of Signor de Beaupuis. Poor Cutolo, who had married a Sydney lady, Mrs. Heath, was killed by the fall of a spanker-boom on the Alexandra while going to Melbourne in 1867 under a professional engagement. The A.S.N. Company paid the widow £1500. Cutolo came to Sydney in 1860. What a lot of fine lady pianists we have heard - Arabella Goddard, Olga Duboin, Madeline Schiller, Adela Verne, Miss De Lara, Madame Carreno, and Katharine Goodson. Still, I think that Henri Ketten was the greatest pianist we have heard in this part of the world.
WANTS NO HOLIDAYS.
Not once since he came to Australia in 1850 has Mr. Gehde smoked a pipe, cigar, or cigarette,
and he has not taken more than six months in holidays and sick leave at Paling's during the long period of fifty years.
"I can have as many holidays as I like," he said, "but I don't want them, so long as God gives me health and strength.
I like work, and I am sure I would not be a bit happy if I were to pass the days that are left to me in idleness.
At 81 I am considered good enough to be sent out tuning.
I have my dear wife - my lady, I call her -
and my family of five sons and two daughters to keep me from thinking too much about myself and my years.
I have been a worker over since I left school at the age of fourteen, and I should not like to linger when I have ceased to be of use.
It is my desire to work in harness to the last.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Paling (musicseller); Wreck of the Dunbar (event, 1857); William Jonathan Johnson (musicseller); Abraham Emanuel (musicseller); Lewis and Henry Hurford (pianoforte makers); Catherine Hayes (visiting vocalist 1850s); Anna Bishop (visiting vocalist 1850s); Edward Boulanger (pianist, 1850s); Cesare Cutolo (pianist, 1860s)
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 May 1917), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15707002
GEHDE. - April 30, 1917, at his residence, Darley-road, Randwick, Edward Frederick, beloved son of August and Anna Mary Gehde, aged 59 years.
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 March 1922), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15996144
GEHDE.-March 30, 1922 at his residence, corner Darley road, and Evans street, Randwick, August Michael, beloved husband of Marie Gehde, late of W. H. Paling and Co., Sydney, aged 94 years.
"MR. H. T. GEHDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 April 1922), 15
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16000158
Mr. Henry Thomas Gehde, son of the late Mr. August Gehde, died at his residence, Dover-road, on Wednesday night. Mr. Gehde was 44 years of ago, and leaves a widow. He began work when a lad, 30 years ago at Paling and Co. Ltd, George Street and rose to the head of the band and military instrument department. The funeral took place at the South Head Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the service at the graveside being read by the Rev. F. H. Hordern. There was a large gathering of Masonic friends present, the Masonic service being conducted by the Rev. C. N. Mell. The mourners present were Messrs. Augustus M. Gehde, William Andrew Gehde, and Nicholas Gehde (brothers), Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins (brother-in-law and sister), Miss Lena Gehde (sister), Mr. W. Dibley (managing director) and Messrs. H. C. Cutler and F. Passmore (director at Paling and Co) and a number of members of the staff. Mr. Augustus Gehde, father of the late Mr. H. T. Gehde, who died in March of this year, at the age of 94, joined the firm of W. H. Paling and Co. in the year 1859, and only ceased his activities in that establishment a little over a year ago.
"LATE MR. M. A. GEHDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 August 1922), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16019225
The estate of the late Mr. Michael August Gehde, known as August Gehde, of Darley-road, Randwick, pianoforte tuner, has, for probate purposes, been valued at £25,260, of which £10,747 represented shares in public companies, chiefly in W. A. Paling and Co., Ltd. The testator, who died on March 30 inst., appointed George Frederick Williamson (now deceased), John Williamson, and Percy Leyden Williamson executors and trustees of his estate, the whole of which he devised and bequeathed to his widow, children, and grandchildren.
"DEATH OF MRS. GEHDE", Nepean Times [Penrith, NSW] (17 March 1823), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104678855
Mrs. Anna Mary Gehde, wife of the late Mr. Michael Gehde, died at her residence, Randwick, on Tuesday last [13 March] at the age of 84 years. The family formerly resided in this district, in which they were well known. Members of the family have achieved distinction in the musical world. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the interment being in the Catholic portion of the general cemetery, St. Mary's.
"FUNERALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 1923), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16112654
GEHDE. - The funeral of the late Mr. NICHOLAS JULIUS GEHDE will leave his late residence, 79 Darley road, Centennial Park, Randwick, THIS DAY, at 2.15, for C. of E Cemetery, South Head, arriving at 3.30.
"MR. NICHOLAS J. GEHDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 December 1923), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16127398
Music-lovers will learn with regret of the death of Nicholas J. Gehde, who passed away at Lewisham Hospital on Sunday, from heart trouble, at the age of 59 years. This well-known teacher, organist, singer, and accompanist, was the son of Mr. August Gehde, who was for more than half a century in the employment of Messrs. W. H. Paling and Co., Ltd., and only died last year at the age of 92. Mrs. Gehde, the mother of this musical family, followed quickly, and a little before either of them Henry Gehde was called at the age of 40, a responsible employee in the Paling instrument department. The late Mr. Nicholas Gehde leaves two brothers in the musical profession, and a sister, Mrs. Wilkinson. Mr. Gehde was widely known as an organist, and at one time gave recitals at the Town Hall, where his "Storm Fantasia" was a popular number. As a teacher of singing his studio produced Miss Elsie Peerless and Miss Mabel Batchelor, both amongst the leading sopranos of the city. He also organised popular concerts at the Town Hall for a number of years, and in other directions justified the esteem in which he was held. He was, indeed, of genial disposition, and made many friends. The funeral took place at the South Head Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 September 1841), 14
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27945576
GEHDE - September 4, 1941, at Linden, Augustus Michael Gehde, beloved husband of the late Marian Gehde and loving brother of Edward (deceased), Nicholas (deceased), Lena, William, Mary (mrs. Wilkins) and Henry (deceased), aged 86 years.
"OBITUARY", Nepean Times (11 September 1941), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108729056
Mr. Augustus Michael Gehde passed away at Linden on September 4, at the age of 86 years. Deceased, whose wife, Marian, predeceased him, leaves one brother, William, and two sisters, Lena and Mary (Mrs. Wilkins). Three brothers, Edward, Nicholas, and Henry, predeceased him. The remains were interred in the C. of E. portion of St. Mary's cemetery on Friday last.
Selected musical works:
Highland schottische by Augustus Gehde (Sydney: J. A. Engel, 1879)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35353794
Ella composed by E. F. Gehde; MS, State Library of Victoria
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/25942668)
Sons of new Britannia, Australian patriotic song; words by W. T. Goodge; music by Nicholas J. Gehde (Sydney: Nicholson &​ Co., [1899])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10636027
The shooting star galop, composed by Augustus Gehde (Sydney: [s.n.], [189-?])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35353744
Bibliography and resources:
Michael August Gehde, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196390389/michael-august-gehde
GELBRECHT, Frederick (Albert Ferdinand Friedrich GELBRECHT; Frederic Albert Ferdinand GELBRECHT; Frederick GELBRECHT; F. GELBRECHT)
Music and general printer and publisher, journalist, editor, community leader
Born Berlin, Prussia (Germany), 18 December 1823; baptised Sankt Georgenkirche, Berlin, 18 January 1824; son of George Ferdinand GELBRECHT and Sophie Friedricke BRAUN
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 December 1855 (per Kit Carson, from San Francisco, 2 October)
Active as Engel and Gelbrecht, Sydney, NSW, 1856-57
Married Georgina DOAK (d. 1900), Sydney, NSW, 1857
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1860
Died Melbourne, VIC, 24 November 1868, aged "40"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Gelbrecht+1823-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GELBRECHT-Frederick (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: John Alexander Engel (business partner); Engel and Gelbrecht (firm, 1856-57)
Documentation:
Baptisms, Sankt Georgenkirche, Berlin, Prussia (Germany), 1823; Germany, Lutheran baptisms, marriages, and burials
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3786230%3A61229 (PAYWALL)
No. 54 / Sohn: Albert Ferdinand Friedrich / Geb. 18 Dec'b'r 1823 /
[son of] George Ferdinand Gelbrecht [and] Sophie Friedricke geb. Braun / [baptised] 18 Jan. . . .
San Francisco, CA, USA (by 1853 to 1855):
"Address to the Germans in California on the Subject of an Association to Encourage Immigration and to Aid Immigrants", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (24 December 1853), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18531224.2.8
. . . [among the signatories] . . . F. Gelbrecht . . .
"GERMAN DEMOCRAT", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (8 April 1854), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18540408.2.13
A difficulty has arisen among the proprietors of this journal, and the majority, Messrs. Gelbrecht, Ruh, and Wagner, have been dispossessed of what they claim as their property. They have protested, and it is probable that the matter will be decided by a judicial tribunal. - Alta [San Francisco].
[Advertisement], Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (20 December 1854), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18541220.2.16.6
DEDICATION OF THE NEW TURN-HALL, On Bush street, above Stockton.
THE TURN-VEREIN SOCIETY, OF SAN Francisco, will give Festivities for the above Dedication,
on SATURDAY, December 23d, SUNDAY, December 24th, and MONDAY, December 25th . . .
H. HERZER, J. F. HAEHNEN, FR. HERR,
A. NOLLING, BLEIMANN, HACKER,
F. GELBRECHT, Committee of Arrangements.
Sydney, NSW (from December 1855):
List of . . . passengers arrived in the ship Kit Carson from San Francisco to Sydney, NSW, 4 December 1855; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1210/images/imaus1787_081034-0412 (PAYWALL)
. . . Madame A. Bishop . . . / Maria Phelan / Mr. Bochsa / . . . [Mr.] Schultz . . . / [Mr.] Gulhbrecht . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gelbrecht appears in the newspaper passenger lists as "Bertreach"; his fellow passengers were Nicholas Charles Bochsa (musician), Anna Bishop (vocalist) and her maid, Maria Phelan, and agent Bartholomew Rees, and Bishop's future husband Martin Schultz
"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (4 December 1855), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12978710
December 3. - Kit Carson, American ship, 996 tons, Captain Seth Crowell, from San Francisco October 2. Passengers - Madame Anna Bishop, Miss M. Phelan . . . Messrs. C. B. Bochsa, B. Rees, Scholtz . . . Bertreach [sic] . . . and 9 Chinamen. Captain, agent.
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (4 July 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60250145
DEUTSCHE SYDNEY PRESSE (German Newspaper.) - The first number of the above-named German Newspaper is to be issued on
SATURDAY, the 5th July, by ENGEL AND GELBRECHT, Pitt-street, 47, near Brougham-place.
"GERMAN TURN-VEREIN", Empire (23 August 1856), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64975118
A large and respectable meeting of Germans was held Thursday evening, at the Custom-house hotel, for the purpose of establishing a society under the name of German Turn-Verein, or society of gymnastic exercise. Mr. Gelbrecht, of the Deutsche Sydney Presse, was called to the chair. He stated in a short speech the objects of the proposed society. He said some Germans had felt the necessity of having a place to meet and pass a few hours of the day in with a social circle of friends, to enable them to exchange their ideas and thoughts, and to consult the interest and welfare of all, and to combine the useful with the artistic and educational. They had determined to transplant to the Australian shore, their future and adopted home a similar association to that they had left in the old country, out of which so much good had arisen. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. Caesarewitch, Shadler, Schmidt, and other gentlemen. The assembly afterwards selected a committee of five to draft rules and regulations, for the government of the society and to lay the same before the members on Wednesday next.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 April 1857), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12994354
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. - By mutual agreement, and in the most friendly terms, the undersigned have dissolved TO-DAY partnership, Mr. F. Gelbrecht becoming the sole proprietor of the Printing and Publishing business, carried on hitherto under the name of Engel and Gelbrecht. All accounts due to the said firm have to be paid to the said Mr. F. Gelbrecht, who, on the other hand will settle all liabilities. F. GELBRECHT, A. ENGEL. Witness, WM. BAUER. Sydney, April 15. 1857.
"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 . . . LIBEL", Empire (17 October 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60266879
The long pending libel prosecutions "Gelbrecht v. Degotardi," and "Gelbrecht v. Caesarowicz," were concluded this afternoon,
and resulted in each instance in the committal of the defendant for trial at the Criminal Court -
the Court allowing bail in each case to the amount of £80.
All the parties in these suits are foreigners; Messrs. Degotardi and Gelbrecht being the proprietors respectively of two German newspapers published in Sydney
called Die Deutsche Sydney Prese; and Australische Deutsche Zeitung.
On the 12th September last an advertisement of which the following is a translation (substantially correct) appeared in the columns of the latter journal: -
"Wanted by Christopher Merksduwas,* [* An adopted name, meaning, "Christopher don't you see it, or don't you feel it?"] from Hanover, information about the Treasury of the Printers society, which,
some years ago disappeared all on a sudden, and fragments of which are said to have been seen in Sydney. Please address D.S.P. Post Office."
And in the following issue of the 19th September, a letter, purporting to be an answer to the above,
and bearing the signature of the defendant Caesarowicz, appeared in like manner in Mr. Degotardi's paper; -
the inuendoes contained in this latter communication, were alleged to point at the prosecutor,
Gelbrecht, several of his friends and countrymen taking it that the imputations were intended for him,
and that they could apply to no one else, he (Gelbrecht) being the only German printer who had visited the places mentioned in the said letter,
viz., Hannover, Lima, and San Francisco.
It was also sworn in evidence by a witness named Smidt, that the defendant Caesarowicz, some twelve months ago,
in speaking of Gelbrecht, had made in almost the same words a like statement,
imputing acts of dishonesty to Gelbrecht in connection with the Printers' Society Funds in Hannover.
The following is a translation of the letter complained of by the plaintiff Gelbrecht, as having appeared in Degotardi's paper on the 19th September: . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Degotardi (printer)
"LIBEL", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 December 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13003863
The Attorney-General has declined to prosecute Messrs. Degotardi and Caesarovitch, committed by the Sydney Bench to take their trial for an alleged libel on Mr. Gelbrecht.
Certificate to naturalize, Frederic Albert Ferdinand Gelbrecht, 11 November 1858; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/662:1549 (PAYWALL)
WHEREAS . . . Frederic Albert Ferdinand Gelbrecht is a native of Berlin, Prussia,
is [35] years of age . . . having arrived by the ship Kit Carson in the year 1855, he is now intending to purchase land in the said colony . . .
GIVEN . . . this [11 November 1858] . . .
Melbourne, VIC (by 1860):
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (10 May 1860), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154841341
A German gymnastic association, termed Melbourne Deutscher Turnverein, has been recently formed, and will open with inaugurative festivities, upon the 14th instant, at the temporary rooms of the association, Spanish Hotel, Elizabeth street. The committee comprise Messrs. Gelbrecht, Dr. De Boehm, and J. Hennings . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Hennings (member); Melbourne Turnverein (association)
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 May 1860), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682434
On the 1st inst. a number of the German gentlemen resident in this city established a society principally for the cultivation of gymnastic pursuits, but collaterally for the furtherance of social reunions among themselves, from which we are glad to learn that, with a cosmopolitan spirit which does them honour, they have determined not to exclude citizens of other nations. The inauguration of the society was celebrated last evening by between 50 and 60 gentlemen, at the Spanish Hotel, Elizabeth-street. The officers and committee of the new society, which bears the name of the Melbourne Deutscher Turn Verein, are Messrs. Gilbrecht (editor of the Victoria Presse) chairman; Dr. De Bohm, and F. Hennings [sic]. The proceedings last night were of the most agreeable description, the predominant object of all present being to celebrate the union of the immortal sentiment of "Fatherland" with that derived from residence in a new world, regarded as the common soil of all worthy colonists. The room was very handsomely ornamented with floral devices by Mr. Hennings . . . The banner of the Liedertafel was also among the emblems, and the members of that choral society took a prominent part in the proceedings. A few English guests were present, and were represented by Mr. R. H. Horne . . . The society, the gymnastic exercises of which are conducted by Mr. Hansen, meets three times a week for practice, and once a month for general purposes. It numbers, up to the present time, 64 members.
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Hengist Horne (visitor); Melbourne Liedertafel Harmonia (association)
[News], The Melbourne Leader (4 May 1861), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197521817
The German Gymnastic Society celebrated its first anniversary at its Hall in Russell street, on Wednesday evening. The festivities were commenced at nine o'clock, when an excellent repast was served. Mr. Gelbrecht, the President of the Association, took the chair. Supper being concluded, dancing was commenced, and the members of the Liedertafel, under the leadership of Mr. Sprinkhorn, sang several favorite selections of vocal music. The amusements were kept up until a late hour, and both visitors and the members appeared to pass a very agreeable evening. The society itself, though only established a year, numbers upwards of 300 members, a number which, under the able management of Mr. Metzger, is rapidly increasing.
ASSOCIATIONS: Johann Sprinckhorn (musician)
[News], The Argus Melbourne, VIC] (20 March 1866), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5776273
Yesterday, at the rooms of the Turn Verein (the old Olympic Theatre), the fifth anniversary of the foundation of the Kranken Verein, or German Sick and Relief Society was celebrated . . . Its present officers are: - Mr. F. Gelbrecht, late editor of the Victoria Deutsche Presse, who has been president since its beginning . . . The celebration last evening consisted of the performance, in German, on a commodious stage fitted with elegantly painted scenery, by amateurs, of two pieces, "Monsieur de Blé" and "Who laughs last?" These were preceded by a prologue, spoken by Mr. Gelbrecht; a piano solo from Mr. Emil Weber; and some orchestral music by Mr. Richty's band. A supper and ball terminated the entertainments.
ASSOCIATIONS: Emil Rudolph Weber (pianist); Carl Richty (musician)
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (2 May 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5815208
The anniversary of the Melbourne Turn Verein and the Melbourne Kranken Verein (sick and relief society) was celebrated yesterday by a dinner and ball at Messrs. Carlsen and Hansen's Excelsior Hotel, Bourke-street. The day was the ninth anniversary of the Turn Verein, and the seventh of the Kranken Verein. Mr. G. Wenzel, the president of the Turn Verein, occupied the chair, and Mr. F. Gelbrecht, president of the Kranken Verein, the vice-chair. About 100 persons sat down to dinner. A number of speeches were delivered in German, the principal toasts proposed being the "Queen and the Royal Family," the "Governor," the "Two Societies," the "Brother Societies," and the "Land of our Adoption." The German Liedertafel during the evening, under the leadership of Mr. Sprinkhorn, sang the Bundeslied, from Mozart, Abt's drinking song, "To whom shall I offer the first glass?" and "Was is des Deutschen Vaterland." The toast of "Our Fatherland" was proposed by Mr. Methe (the secretary of the Turn Verein) in an animated speech, which, judging from the applause it met with, was received with favour. After the dinner a ball took place, which was prolonged to a late hour.
"DEATHS", The Argus (3 December 1868), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5833893
GELBRECHT. - On the 24th ult., at his residence, 120 Queen-street, Fredric F. Gelbrecht, aged forty [sic].
"THE MELBOURNE TURN VEREIN", The Argus (30 April 1885), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6077052
The Melbourne Deutscher Turn Verein is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The society has had a history of some interest The German Gymnastic Association (Melbourne Deutscher Turn Verein) was founded in the year 1860, in the coffee room of the Spanish Hotel, Elizabeth street, by 24 gentlemen, of whom Mr. F. Gelbrecht was the president. The objects of the society were the physical development of the body, and culture of the mind by literature, music, and social entertainments. The then existing German Liedertafel, "Harmonia," amalgamated with the Turn Verein, and the number of members amounted to 64 at the end of the first month. At first the instructions in gymnastics were given by Mr. Hamel. When the society was fairly started he relinquished this post to Mr. Metzger, who was elected an honorary member in recognition of his services after the first Turn and Gesangfest (gymnastic and musical festival), held in the Cremorne gardens on the 24th of November, 1862 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Liedertafel Harmonia (association)
"DEATHS", The Argus (5 October 1900), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9558546
GELBRECHT. - On the 3rd October, at Melbourne, Georgina, relict of the late Frederick Gelbrecht, journalist, aged 66 years.
Musical prints and publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
Simla polka (Spagnoletti senior, January 1857)
Simla polka respectfully dedicated to Capt. Cooper and the officers of the steamer Simla, played by Mr. Moss, composed by Spagnoletti (Sydney: W. J. Johnson & Co., [1857]); cover: "Printed by Engel & Gelbrecht"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511284
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKdJZE5Bey (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Simla (steamship); Ernesto Spagnoletti senior (composer); Lewis Moss (pianist); William Jonathan Johnson (musicseller, publisher)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 January 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12991388
THE SIMLA POLKA, respectfully dedicated to Captain Cooper and the officers, by Spagnoletti. To be had at W. J. JOHNSON and CO., 314 Pitt-street.
"SIMLA POLKA", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 February 1857), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636844
. . . We are gratified to notice the many charming morceaux of this description, the compositions of our resident musical professors, which have been lately issued by the enterprising publishers of Sydney.
Psalms and songs [Hymns and songs] (Horn, January 1857)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Hermann Horn (arranger, editor)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 January 1857), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636719
MUSIC - Psalms and Songs (English and German),
1st part, simply arranged for two and three voices, for the use of schools,
by Dr. H. HORN, senior master of modern languages and music at King's the School, Parramatta.
Published by Messrs. ENGEL and GELBRECHT, 47, Pitt-street. Price 2s.
"HYMNS AND SONGS", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 January 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636727
Dr. Hermann Horn, the master of modern languages and music in the King's School, Parramatta, has just published the first part of a series of English and German Hymns and Songs. They are intended for the use of his pupils, but they will be found useful to the public generally. Part first contains the following: God save the Queen, Psalm 100, Hymn, O Sanctissima, Psalm 149, Hymn (Beethoven), Forget me not, Gloria, Schwerdtlied, Long long ago, Vaterland, Hymn (Howard's), Wanderlied, Loreley.
Other:
Portrait of the Rev. Dr. H. Hoelzel (1857)
NO COPY IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 September 1857), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13000420
TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. - Published THIS DAY,
the PORTRAIT of the Rev. Dr. H. HOELZEL, on stone, by James Guy. Price five shillings.
To be had of Mr. Furse, Brickfleld-bill; Mr. F. Gelbrecht, 97, Castlereagh-street; Mr. Lewis Moss, Hunter-street; Mr. Guy, 293, George-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Herman Hoelzel (Jewish cleric); James Waln Guy (lithographer, artist); Lewis Moss (musicseller)
Die Schaeferiade (1867)
NO COPY IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD
"PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (31 July 1867), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185508606
Die Schaeferiade. Nach authentischen Quellen bearbeitet von F. Gelbrecht. Melbourne: Charles Troedel. -
A satire on Schaefer's Travels, no doubt very amusing to readers hailing from Vaterland.
ASSOCIATIONS: Christian Frederick Schafer (German pedestrian traveller in Australia); Charles Troedel (printer)
GEOGHEGAN, Edward (Edward GEOGHEGAN; Dr. GEOGHEGAN; alias E. G. GORDON)
Songwriter, playwright, convict, emancipist
Born Dublin, Ireland, 1813
Arrived Sydney, 25 January 1840 (convict per Middlesex, from Dublin, 6 July 1839)
Died Singleton, NSW, 11 January 1869, aged "56"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Geoghegan+1813-1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Geoghegan (TROVE tagged)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-463360 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Geoghegan (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEOGHEGAN-Edward (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Butt of certificate of freedom, Edward Geoghegan, 7 September 1846; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1689/31801_216726-00868 (PAYWALL)
No. 46/857 / 7 September 1846 / Prisoner's no. 40/128 / Edward Geoghegan /
Ship: Middlesex / Master: Munro / Year: 1840 /
Native Place: Dublin / Trade or Calling: Dispenser of Medicine /
Offence: - / Place or Trial: Dublin City / Date of Trial: 6 June 1839 / Sentence: Seven Years /
Year of Birth: 1813 / Height: 5 feet 4 inches / . . .
[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, VIC] (16 January 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224813550
QUEEN'S THEATRE. Under the patronage of the TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETIES OF MELBOURNE.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1851, WILL be performed an entirely new and interesting Drama, entitled THE BOTTLE.
This piece has been written expressly for the occasion by Mr. Gordon, author of "The Hibernian Father," and several other popular pieces . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (17 January 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226520911
QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . THIS EVENING, 17th Jan. 1851 . . .
the deeply interesting Drama, Founded on the celebrated Cartoons of G. Cruickshank,
by Mr. E. G. Gordon, author of "The Hibernian Father," "Currency Lass," "Royal Masquer," &c.
entitled THE BOTTLE! . . .
"AMATEUR DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (31 December 1867), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18713938
An amateur dramatic entertainment and musical melange will take place on Wednesday evening, the 15th January next, in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, the proceeds to be in aid of that excellent institution, the Singleton and Patrick's Plains Benevolent Society. The entertainment is under the direction of Mr. J. Simmons, senior, and Dr. Geoghegan, who kindly offered to the committee of the institution to get up this performance in aid of the funds of the society. Several lady and gentlemen amateurs of acknowledged talent having proffered their services for the occasion, it is fully expected that the entertainment will in every respect prove a decided success. At the monthly meeting of the committee of the society held on Friday evening, a sub-committee was appointed to cooperate with Messrs. Simmons and Geoghegan in the management of the affair. We learn that the entertainment will be of quite a novel description, hitherto unattempted in the colony, namely, after the style of Jullien's celebrated promenade concerts, which were attended with such unexampled success during several years in London . . .
"DEATH OF DR. GEOGHEGAN", The Maitland Mercury (14 January 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18734294
Death has taken from our midst another valuable and much respected citizen, Mr. Edward Geoghegan, Town Clerk of Singleton, who expired at his residence, Bishopgate-street, on Monday afternoon. The deceased gentleman was an old colonist, and was possessed of talents of no mean order. He had, when a young man, pursued his studies in medicine at the Paris University, where he was successful in obtaining several degrees. Dr. Geoghegan was a forcible writer, and his long connection with the press contributed in no small degree to develop his talents in that respect. The deceased gentleman had a great penchant for the stage, and many of his old friends in Sydney will no doubt remember the subject of this notice appearing as a prominent amateur in many entertainments in that city in days of yore. With this predilection for the "Legitimate" and his power over the pen, Dr. Geoghegan, as may be naturally expected, was a dramatic author of no mean order, and his pen has contributed considerably to the scanty stock of genuine colonial dramatic literature. For several years Dr. Geoghegan resided in Singleton, and upon the establishment of the municipality he obtained the appointment of Town Clerk, which he has now held for a period of nearly three years. By the death of Dr. Geoghegan, the Municipal Council of Singleton will lose a valuable and trustworthy officer; and those that had the honour of enjoying his friendship will be deprived of a warm-hearted and noble companion. The deceased gentleman, who was upwards of fifty years old, had been suffering for a considerable time from disease of the heart, combined with an asthmatic affection; but although it was generally known that the doctor was ill, the sudden announcement of his death took many by surprise.
"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . An Early Sydney Dramatic Author - Edward Geoghegan, 'The Hibernian Father' - No. 90 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (3 November 1909), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166737642
. . . There was produced at the old Victoria Theatre, Sydney, in the early forties, a tragedy entitled "The Hibernian Father," written in Sydney by Edward Geoghegan, a scholar of considerable literary ability, who held a position of some sort in the Sydney Hospital. The story of the origin of the tragedy is Interesting. Mr. Geoghegan was impressed with the great power and ability of Mr. F. Nesbitt McCron, then the leading actor in Australia, and being anxious to see him in an original part, conceived the idea of writing a tragedy founded on the old tradition of "The Warden of Galway," a work already existing in dramatic form, but not possessing the merit the subject demanded; at least Mr. Geoghegan thought so. The latter succeeded even beyond his own expectations, and the result of his labors was a five act tragedy, which won the approval of the actor for whom it was written, and high encomiums from the literary men of the day. The tragedy was produced on May 23, 1844. The leading character was Rupert D'Arcey, and the work was not only supported by the great array of talent then at the Victoria, but was mounted with realistic effect, the result being that for several weeks there was a regular furore of public admiration. There was but one copy of the work made, and from the time of Mr. Nesbitt McCron's departure for California no trace of it could he found. During the existence of the second Prince of Wales Opera House, Mr. Stuart O'Brien appeared in a tragedy called "The Hibernian Father," but which proved to be not the great work of Mr. Edward Geoghegan, but the old play of "The Warden of Galway," from the same story. At the time of the production of the piece at the Opera House, Mr. Geoghegan was editing a newspaper at Singleton, where he died unaware that the name of his play had been pirated. The play produced at the Opera House was "The Hibernian Father" only in name. An authenticated copy of Mr. Geoghegan's play was in the possession of Mr. Joseph Rayner, an actor of great repute in his day, but what became of it is impossible to say . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed"); Francis Nesbitt (actor); Joseph Rayner (actor)
Works with songs:
The currency lass (1844)
The currency lass; or, My native girl;
first performance: Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 27 May 1844; second performance, 4 June 1844;
the first Australian comedy on a local theme, a ballad opera ("operetta") with songs and spoken dialogue by Edward Geoghegan
http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/65986
The currency lass, original MS playscript; State Records Authority of NSW, Colonial Secretary's papers, NRS-908
https://search.records.nsw.gov.au/permalink/f/1ebnd1l/ADLIB_RNSW110001151
See also modern edition, with music for songs, Roger Covell (ed.), The currency lass, or, My native girl: a musical play in two acts (Sydney: Currency Press, 1976)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9482209
Four roles with songs: Edward Standford = J. B. James; Susan Hearty (The currency lass) = part originally written for Matilda Jones, who was in real life born in the colony (a "currency lass"), but in the event performed by Madame Louise (Mrs. James); Lanty O'Liffey = Joseph Simmons Catherine Dormer = Eliza Torning
Other parts: Samuel Simile = Charles Fenton; Harry Hearty = John Gordon Griffiths; Jenny = Caroline Wallace
10 musical numbers, 5 in each act, [with Covell's proposed tune identifications]
ACT 1: 1. Song (Stanford): My native girl ("Before thy love this bosom blessed") [Molly Asthore];
2. Song (Lanty): Whiskey and love ("Och, an Irishman's heart is inflammable stuff) [Thady you gander];
3. Song (Susan): "Woman's love, pure and bright" [Cherry ripe];
4. Duet (Stanford, Susan): "Thus I snatch the treasured prize" [Over the hills and far away];
5. Finale (Stanford, Catherine, and company): The cause of love (No terrors agitating) [Malbrook]
ACT 2: 6. Song (Susan): "Oh, I'm a bold young reefer" [The Lincolnshire poacher];
7. Song [Lanty]: "I'll sing you now a song that was made from Paddy's Pate" [The fine old England gentleman] = The rale ould Irish Rollicker [1845];
8. Ballet (pas seul) with songs (Susan): (a) French dance, "'Tis in the dance that I excell" [Voulez-vous danser, mademoiselle];
(b) Sailor's hornpipe, "Then leaving foreign graces for a simple style" [Jack's the lad];
(c) Highland fling, "Hark! the cheering pibroch sounding" [Roy's wife of Aldivalloch];
(d) Irish lilt, "With hearts and heels so light" [Barney Barllaghan];
(e) German waltz, "When oft times as the fair maid from Deutschland appearing" [Lieber Augustin];
9. Song (Susan): The boy in the cabbage tree hat ("Talk not to me not of your Frenchmen or Dons") [Over the water to Charlie];
10. Finale (Susan, company): The currency lass ("And now kind friends may we presume") [We'll hae nae king but Charlie]
[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (27 May 1844), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37118944
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
First Night of an original Musical Piece, called
THE CURRENCY LASS! By the author of the HIBERNIAN FATHER.
THIS EVENING, Monday, May 27, 1844 will be presented, for the first time in any Theatre,
a Musical Piece, in two Acts, entitled THE CURRENCY LASS . . .
- J. LAZAR, Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
"NEW COLONIAL PLAY", The Australian (30 May 1844), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120018
On Monday night a new Colonial play by the author of the Hibernian Father, called the "Currency Lass", was produced with considerable success at the Victoria Theatre, and was repeated the following night. The incidents are commonplace enough, but when it is understood that the author originally intended the principal character for a real, bona fide Currency Lass, the versatility of whose dramatic talents would have done ample justice to the part - we need scarcely say we allude to Miss M. Jones - the general interest of the piece loses none of its contemplated attractions. The dialogue is truly Colonial - rather too much so for our taste - although the "Cabbage-tree hats" that crowded the pit and galleries on its first night of representation testified their approbation of its merits, in their estimation, by clamorous applause. The plot of the piece is simply this: - An old stage-struck gentlemen (Fenton,) bitten with a mania for dramatic composition, in which, however, according to his own account, he has not been eminently successful in the great Metropolis, emigrates to Sydney with his son (James) who falls in love with a Currency Lass, (Madame Louise), who personates a variety of characters to obtain the consent of the old gentlemen to the marriage of herself and his son, as the old gentleman has an idea that all the natives are black, he naturally entertains an insuperable objection to become the Grandpapa of a parcel of "little black pickaninies." Another young lady, Miss Dormer, (Mrs. Torning) is sent out from England, consigned to the old gentleman, who has engaged to get her a husband - but, failing in the speculation, she assumes the character of a vulgar girl, (for what purpose we could not perceive) and insists on the old gentleman, performing his contract with his friends, by taking her himself, as she alleges she is indifferent to the kind of man she gets "so as he 'as lots of tin - and can keep her in slap-up style, like a lady." The old gentleman is horrified at the idea, and promises his son to consent to his marriage with the Hottentot Venus herself, if he will only rid him of the persecution of this vulgar girl, by providing her with a husband. The compact is agreed to on the part of the son, who produces the Currency Lass' brother, for whom Miss Dormer confesses she has long entertained an ardent and mutual affection. Simmons then comes in as the Irish servant, with the maid servant, and the old gentleman is rejoiced to discover that his daughter-in-law, the Currency Lass, is not quite a Hottentot, as he erroneously supposed, and joins all their hands together in the "holy bonds of matrimony." Fenton's drolleries kept the audience in good-humour throughout the performance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda Jones (actor); Charles Fenton (actor); J. B. James (actor); Madame Louise (Mrs. James, actor); Eliza Torning (actor); Joseph Simmons (actor)
[Advertisement], The Australian (4 June 1844), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37125541
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, June 4, 1844 . . .
To conclude with the successful Operetta, in two acts, entitled
THE CURRENCY LASS . . . J. LAZAR, Manager.
[Advertisement], The Australian (8 March 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37159659
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
MRS. BUSHELLE . . . her BENEFIT is fixed to take place on MONDAY EVENING, the 10th MARCH . . .
LA SONNAMBULA . . . After which, the Curtain will rise for THE FESTIVAL OF APOLLO,
In which the Vocal Performances, &c, will be introduced in the following order: . . .
Song, "The Rale ould Irish Rollicker," Mr. Simmons, (written for him by the author of the "Hibernian Father.") . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Bushelle (vocalist)
Bibliography and resources:
"Geoghegan, Edward (1813-1869)", Obituaries Australia
http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/geoghegan-edward-1571
Janette Pelosi, "Colonial drama revealed, or plays submitted for approval", Margin: life and letters of early Australia 60 (July/August 2003), 21-34
https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/ielapa.200309433 (PAYWALL)
Gay Lynch and Janette Pelosi, "Lost & found - reinstating playwright Edward Geoghegan (1813-1869) and his most controversial play, The Hibernian Father (1844)", in Anders Ahlqvist and Pamela O'Neill (eds), Language and power in the Celtic world: papers from the seventh Australian Conference of Celtic Studies, University of Sydney, September-October 2010 (Sydney: Celtic Studies Foundation, University of Sydney, 2011), 181-203
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156198233
The Currency lass, Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Currency_Lass
GEORGI, Signor (Signor GEORGI, otherwise unidentified)
Vocalist
Active Melbourne, VIC, December 1852
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Signor+Georgi+vocalist+1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEORGI-Signor (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1852), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788398
THIS EVENING. PROTESTANT HALL.
MESSRS. DE GREY, C. WILKIE, AND GREGG,
Beg to announce that their second CONCERT
WILL take pines THIS EVENING, at the above room, when the cast of the evening will consist of the following performers:
VOCALISTS - Miss Lewis, (From Her Majesty's Theatre, she has had the honor of singing before Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, and Royal Family)
Signor Georgi, (From the Opera House, Paris,)
Mr. Moseley, (From the London Concerts) and
Mr. John Gregg.
INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mr. Salamon, Pianist, (from the London Concerts)
Mr. Thatcher. Flautist, do, do.
Mr. Charles Wilkie, Concertinist.
Mr. De Grey, Cornet-a-Piston.
The room will be splendidly decorated for the occasion . . .
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Trio - "Hark! 'tis the Indian Drum," Miss Lewis, Signor Georgi, and Mr. Gregg - Bishop
Ballad - "Norah McShane," Mr. Mosely - Glover
Song - "By the sad sea waves," Miss Lewis - Benedict
Song - "The happy days of Yore," Mr. Gregg.
Serenade - Signor Georgi - Schubert.
Solo Concertina - "Come innocente Giovane," (from Anna Bolena) Mr. Charles Wilkie - Donizetti
Song - "Constance," Miss Lewis - Linley
Laughing Trio - "Why sure they never met"
PART II.
Duett - "La ci Darem," Miss Lewis and Mr. Gregg - Mozart
Ballad, "Thou art gone from my gaze," Signor Georgi, Mr. Moseley.
Solo, Flute -"Cavatina," Mr. Thatcher.
Song - "Simon the Cellarer," Mr. Gregg - Hatton
Solo - Pianoforte - "Reverie" - Mr. Salamon - Rossellini
Ballad - "The Grecian Daughter," Miss Lewis - Knight
Finale-" God save the Queen."
Private Ball on Tuesday Evening next.
For particulars apply to Mr. Charles Wilkie.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (flute); John Gregg (vocalist); Annie and Edward Salamon (vocalist, "Miss Lewis"; and pianist); Charles Wilkie (concertina); Mr. Moseley (vocalist); Henry De Grey (cornet); Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)
MUSIC: Thou art gone from my gaze (Linley)
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 December 1852), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788418
THIS EVENING. FRIDAY DECEMBER 10th, MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
The greatest combination of artists ever known in Melbourne.
Mr. CHARLES MIRAN Of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, has the honour to announce that he will give a
GRAND CONCERT, On Friday Evening Next, December 10,
On which occasion the following distinguished artists will appear: -
VOCAL: MISS LEWIS, of the Royal Italian Opera;
Signor Georgi, of the Opera Francais and the leading Concerts of Paris;
Mr. Gregg . . . Mr. Moseley . . .
Mr. George Lunt, of the Liverpool Concerts, his first appearance;
and Mr. Hamilton, of the leading Concerts.
INSTRUMENTAL - Cornet a Piston - Signor Maffei of Her Majesty's Royal Italian Opera
Violins - Mr. Boulimier of the Royal Italian Opera, Paris and Jullien's Concerts, his first appearance.
Concertina - Mr. H. Richardson, his last appearance previous to his departure for Sydney;
and Mr. Salomon, pianist of the nobility's concerts, London.
PROGRAMME. . . . PART II . . . Song - "We may be happy yet," Signor Georgi - Balfe . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Miran (actor); George Lunt (vocalist); Mr. Hamilton (vocalist); Joseph Maffei (cornet); Anthony Boullemier (violin); Henry Richardson (concertina); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
MUSIC: We may be happy yet (Michael Balfe, from The daughter of St. Mark)
GERBER, Arnold (Arnold GERBER; Herr GERBER)
? Musician, wood turner and carver, convict, emancipist
Born Prussia, c. 1822; son of Conrad GERBER
Arrived WA, 18 July 1855 (per Adelaide, from England, 16 April)
Married Mary Ann McCANN, Perth, WA, 1859
Died Melbourne, VIC, March 1885, aged "63/64"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arnold+Gerber+c1822-1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GERBER-Arnold (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"POLICE INTELLIGENCE . . . MARLBOROUGH-STREET", The Sun [London, England] (22 December 1851), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18511222/065/0004 (PAYWALL)
Arnold Gerber was charged before Mr. Hardwick with uttering a forged cheque, purporting to be drawn by Messrs. Selim, Dean, and Co., for 340l. on the London and Westminster Bank.
Trial, Arnold Gerber, et al., 23 February 1852; Old Bailey online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18520223-322 (DIGITISED)
322. ARNOLD GERBER, WILLIAM WAGNER, and PHILIP KESSLER, were indicted (with Solomon Krakauer, who was not given in charge to the Jury,)
for feloniously forging and uttering a warrant and order for payment of 340l., with intent to defraud . . .
GERBER - GUILTY. Aged 29 . . .
"CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT SENTENCES", The Sun (20 April 1852), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18520420/014/0001 (PAYWALL)
TRANSPORTATION . . . Ten Years . . . Arnold Gerber . . .
[Advertisement], The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News [WA] (8 November 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2933518
SOIREE MUSICALE! MR. SAMUEL BENJAMIN,
Assisted by a Lady & Herr Gerber. [His first appearance in the colony.]
At Mr. H. L. Cole's Room, Monday, Nov. 11, and following night.
At Mr. Summer's Room, FREMANTLE, Wednesday, Nov. 13, and following night.
THE Entertainment will consist of the following new Local Songs:
English Burlesques, Operatic Selections, Dramatic Personations, Descriptive Duets, Impromptu Rhyming, Dancing, &c.
Doors open at half-past 7, to commence at 8.
Admission Boxes, 4s.; Stalls, 3s.; Pit, 2s. Box tickets at this Office.
For programme, see small bills.
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Benjamin (musician, vocalist); but see, "General Intelligence", The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News (15 November 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2933529
On Monday and Tuesday evening last, Mr. S. Benjamin held his Soiree Musicale in Mr. H. L. Cole's large room. Mr. Benjamin fully maintained the reputation he has acquired in the sister colonies, but the attendance on either night, we are sorry to say, could hardly recompense Mr. Benjamin for the trouble and expense he incurred.
"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (1 June 1883), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190600303
The ordinary weekly meeting of the committee of management of the Benevolent Asylum was held at the institution yesterday . . . A second attempt on the part of an inmate, named Arnold Gerber, to commit suicide was reported . . .
"THE BENEVOLENT ASYLUM", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 March 1885), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6071914
. . . The following deaths had taken place during the past week: . . .
Arnold Gerber native of Berlin Prussia (63) of congestis pulmonalis . . .
Bibliography and resources:
Arnold Gerber, Convict records
https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/gerber/arnold/91985
GERKE, Heinrich (Heinrich GERKE; Herr GERKE)
Amateur musician, contra bass / double bass player
Born (Germany) December 1825 (date on headstone)
Arrived VIC, by c. 1868
Died Beechworth, VIC, 2 July 1889
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Heinrich+Gerke+1825-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GERKE-Heinrich (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (28 January 1868), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197440204
STAR THEATRE, BEECHWORTH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th.
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Will be given, on the above date, in aid of the funds for the erection of a
Monument to the Memory of the late Herr Schmidt.
The BAND will comprise the following gentlemen, who have kindly volunteered their services:
1st Violins - Herr WEINBERG and VAN DEN BERG
2nd Do - Herr BAUSCHMAN and Mr. WATTS
Tenor - Mr. E. S. RUSSOM
Violincellos - Mr. MORRIS and Herr OTTO
Contre Basses - Herr ESTHER and GERKE
Cornets - Herr SCHMIDT and BURKE
Clarinet - Herr VORHEN
Flute - Herr BUSSE
Flageolet - Mr. Henri RUXTON
Cornos - Messrs. PALMER and GEORGE
Trombone - Herr HARTMAN
Drums - Herr RUDOLPH
Conductor, Herr SCHLUTER.
Assisted by Ladies and Gentlemen Amateurs and the German Vocal Union . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Herr Schmidt (musician); Henry Weinberg (violin); Jacob Van den Berg (violin); August Borschmann (violin); James Watts (violin); Edward Stephenson Russom (viola); Peter Constantine Burke (cornet); Herman Vorherr (clarinet); Frederick Busse (flute); Henri Ruxton (flageolet); Adolph Schluter (conductor); Star Theatre (Beechworth venue)
"IN MEMORIAM", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (5 July 1890), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200254776
GERKE. - In loving memory of my dear father, Heinrich Gerke, who died on the 2nd July [1889], at the Three Mile, near Beechworth.
Thou art not forgotten, father dear,
Nor will thou ever be:
As long as life and memory lasts
We will remember thee,
- Inserted by his loving daughter, A. Stegmann.
ASSOCIATIONS: Augusta Gertrude Gerke (b. Germany, c. 1858; Mrs. Ferdinand Stegmann; d. Melbourne, 1946)
Bibliography and resources:
Heinrich Gerke, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126135503/heinrich-gerke
GERLACH, Gustav (Gustav GERLACH)
Musician, professor of music, organist (St. Ignatius, Richmond), pianist, committee-member (Musical Association of Victoria)
Born Bellershein, Hesse Darmstadt, c. 1843
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 17 August 1867 (per Lincolnshire from Gravesend)
Married Bertha SCHAFER (d. 8 June 1879), St. Paul's church, Melbourne, VIC, 1 July 1875
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 13 April 1882 (per Clyde, for Europe, with 2 children)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Gustav+Gerlach+active+VIC+1867-82 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GERLACH-Gustav (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Documentation:
"INQUEST", The Argus (18 September 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5820462
The district coroner (Mr. Candler) held an inquest on Friday, at Richmond, on the body of Charles Dewey . . . Gustave Gerlach, a professor of music, living in the Punt-road, Richmond, stated that he went to the residence of the deceased a little before 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening; the deceased came in soon after. Witness was giving a music lesson to one of the children when the deceased came into the room and sat down . . .
"THE CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS [Richmond, Melbourne]", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (15 March 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87909939
The Church of St. Ignatius, erected on Richmond-hill, (states the Argus) was solemnly blessed by the Very Rev. Dr. Fitzpatrick, vicar-general, and opened for public worship for the first time on Sunday . . . The musical portion of the services was of a superior character. Instrumental music was played by St Francis's band and the choir, which consisted of singers from several churches, was greatly strengthened by the presence of Signor Neri and Signor Dondi, of the Italian Opera Company, as well as Mrs. A. Moule (late Miss Nordt). Professor Gerlach presided at the harmonium, and Herr Sprinkhorn was conductor . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Enrico Dondi (vocalist); Johann Sprinckhorn (conductor); Music in Catholic churches (general)
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (21 December 1872), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5844892
. . . Herr Gerlach will conduct a concerto for four pianos, to be played by eight young ladies, pupils of his . . .
Index to naturalisation certificates; Public Record Office Victoria
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60711/44441_346528-01505 (PAYWALL)
Gustav Gerlach / Professor of Music / Collins St East Melbourne /
Age (on date of naturalization) 33 / Native Place: Bellershein, Hesse Darmstadt /
Date of Certificate: 8 - 1 - 76 . . .
"Marriages", The Argus (8 July 1875), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11519998
GERLACH - SCHAFER. - On the 1st inst., at St. Paul's Church, by the Rev. S. L. Chase, Gustav Gerlach, professor of music, 161 Collins-street east, to Bertha, only daughter of Mr. Edward Schafer, of Melbourne.
[News], The Argus (13 November 1876), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5909334
The Musical Association of Victoria held a general meeting on Saturday evening in the German Association's-rooms, Nissen's Cafe. There was a large attendance. Mr. J. Siede occupied the chair. The meeting was called for the election of new members and office-bearers for the ensuring year . . . The election for the office of secretary was deferred until next meeting . . . Herr Gerlach was appointed secretary pro term.
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (15 April 1880), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5973826
The R.M.S.S Siam, Captain G. N. Hector, left . . . yesterday afternoon for Galle, via Adelaide . . . for Europe and the East, and also a number of passengers . . . Mr. G. Gerlach, for Venice . . .
"PRESENTATION BY GERMANY TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES . . . MELBOURNE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (27 October 1880), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13471213
. . . The place of honour, in the centre of the circular platform, is given to a magnificent full-sized grand, by Julius Bluthner, of Leipsic, the only exhibitor who has been allowed to show more than one instrument . . . After a brief inspection of the instruments, Herr Gerlach stepped to the platform and played a fantasia on the Bluthner Grand . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (4 April 1882), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11536854
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5. Sale of Very Handsome HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising Very Fine Rich toned Cabinet Organ, Brilliant toned Piano, &c.
At 161 Collins-street East.
C. J. and T. HAM have received instructions from
Herr Gerlach to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION on the premises, 161 Collins-street east, at eleven o'clock,
The whole of the very superior household furniture, Including
Very fine rich toned CABINET ORGAN, with transposive keyboard and knee swell, by Francesco Bruni.
Brilliant-toned FULL TRICHORD UPRIGHT GRAND COTTAGE PIANO by Gluck.
The whole of Horr Gerlach s valuable LIBRARY of MUSIC, selected with great care from the works of the best composers . . .
[News], The Argus (13 April 1882), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11537697
The choir of St. Ignatius' Church, Richmond, and their friends, to the number of 60, assembled on Tuesday evening in the presbytery, at the invitation of the Jesuit Fathers, to bid farewell to their organist, Herr Gerlach, who retired after some fifteen years' service. The Rev. Father Mulhall, in making the presentation of a handsome chain and pendant, took occasion to compliment Herr Gerlach highly upon his services to the church, and trusted that happiness and comfort would attend him in his retirement to his native land, Germany.
"CLEARED OUT", The Australasian (15 April 1882), 15
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138077793
The R.M.S. Clyde, with the mails for England and the East, left the railway pier, Williamstown . . . on Thursday, April 13 . . . Passengers . . . For Venice . . . Mr. G. Gerlach, child, infant, and nurse . . .
"Personal", Table Talk (1 October 1897), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145932071
HERR Gustav Gerlach, formerly of Melbourne, and now Professor of Music at Frankfurt, Germany, was hit very hard by the bursting of the land boom. The Land Mortgage Bank of Victoria has just issued a writ for £3,713 for calls - a large amount to collect from a musician.
Musical works:
Vespers; or, The evening office of the church, for use by the laity (1870)
Vespers; or, The evening office of the church, for use by the laity, especially for those who frequent St. Ignatius' Church, Richmond, arranged by Professor Gerlach (Melbourne: Clarson, Massina & Co., [1870])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/14561482/version/168202790
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv64Rql7bg
ASSOCIATIONS: Clarson, Massina & Co. (publishers, printers); Music in Catholic churches (general)
"A VESPERAL FOR THE LAITY", Advocate (24 September 1870), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170151398
Professor Gerlach, organist at St. Augustine's Church, Richmond, has supplied a very useful little work, the want of which has been much felt by the laity who desired to join in the Vesper or Evening Office of the Church. They experienced a difficulty in dividing the words in the canticles and anthems in accordance with the changes of tone in the chants, and the Professor has marked the divisions by placing each in a separate column. This will enable persons to join by air in the Vespers, and for those capable of profiting by it, the music of the chants is also given. The little book, though containing the Vespers complete, is sold at the low price of 6d., and may be had at the office of this paper. We have much pleasure in recommending it to our readers.
GERMAN, Felix (Felix GERMAN; GERMON; GERMONE) = Felix GARMONE
Musician, minstrel, serenader, vocalist
Active NSW, 1855-56; 1860; NZ, 1863-64
GE SIN
Chinese musician
Active Ballarat, VIC, 1863
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GE-SIN (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Chinese music and musicians (general)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (3 October 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72517677
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
LAST GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT, THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, 3rd of October.
QUADRILLE BAND, Under the Leadership of Mr. Schraeder.
MISS PILKINGTON, MRS. JAS. BUNCE, MISS LIDDLE, MR. AMERY,
And other Ladies and Gentlemen will assist.
MR. AH COON, Chinese Interpreter, has kindly consented to Sing a Comic Song in the Chinese Language, accompanied by full CHINESE BAND.
ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Alicia Pilkington (vocalist); Charlotte Bunce (vocalist); Maggie Liddle (vocalist); Edwin Amery (vocalist); Samuel Frederick Schrader (musician); Hugh Ah Coon (interpreter)
"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (5 October 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72517721
The final promenade concert at the Mechanics' Institute, preliminary to the Auction Bazaar to commence on Monday, was attended by a large number of people who seemed resolutely bent upon extracting amusement even from the most unpromising sources. The various amateurs who had given their services, sang and played with desperate neatness, unaffected grace, solemn determination, or unbounded confidence, as the case might be; Chinese vocalists and instrumentalists made the night hideous with their well-intentioned efforts to charm the barbarian ear; Schrader's band exerted itself in the most praiseworthy fashion, and the heterogeneous assemblage of objects which, on Monday, are to realise fabulous prices under the magic hammer of numerous auctioneers - all these presented their attractions to the ladies and gentlemen assembled in the elegantly decorated and splendidly lighted hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday evening, but nothing seemed to impart so much gratification to those present as the mere excuse which the affair afforded for a lounge, a friendly chat, a promenade, a recognition, and perchance a tender encounter.
At about nine o'clock Mr. Lang, the assiduous president of the institute, brought up to the orchestra a band of some tea or a dozen Chinese, whose services he had enlisted in the good cause. It had been announced that Mr. Ah Coon, the Government interpreter, would favor the company with songs in the Malay, Amoy, and Chin Choo dialects, but Mr. Ah Coon, it appears, did not feel himself in sufficiently robust health to trust his reputation as a vocalist to the hazard of an attempt that evening, confining himself to heralding to the audience the performances of his compatriots. With Chinese music and musical instruments our readers are somewhat familiar, but we dare say they will not be sorry to have the comments of an explanatory paper handed to us on Saturday evening by the president. From this we learn that Ge Sin played on the Kong-wai. The drums covered with buffalo skins were played by Ah Kow, and the gong by Le Tak. The Chinese guitar, or moot-kem, a flat circular instrument with four strings, played on by means of a small piece of bone, was manipulated by Lee-Sem. Wee-Pin played with bone the Sam-yen, a guitar like instrument of three strings, the sounding board being covered with snake-skin. The pan-ewoo, a flat disc of wood for the purpose of keeping time, was beaten by sticks. The shap-ar, a small oblong piece of hardwood six inches by three, was also used for marking time. Wee-Pin played the cymbals or cha, well known to dwellers in Ballarat East. Lee Tak also played the gong or laur, "very effective", as Mr. Lang says, "in producing loud music". Lee Yeng and Lee Chok played the tee-uh or tuk-tie, which produced sounds similar to the Scotch bagpipes, or Scotch organ, as Ah Coon calls the instrument. As we have before stated, Mr. Ah Coon did not sing, but Lee Tak and Kong Wai did. The first sang in his natural voice, and the second in falsetto; but, owing to the ponderousness of the accompaniment, neither could be heard. At the conclusion of the songs, the party retired amidst the applause which courtesy, if not appreciation demanded.
"CHINESE SINGING AND PLAYING", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (7 October 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87939138
A new feature in musical entertainments has been introduced at Ballarat. At a late amateur performance for a benevolent purpose, Chinese performers were brought upon the platform. The Star reports as follows; - "At about nine o'clock . . . [as above]
GETSON, Master (Master GETSON; ? William GETSON)
Musician, leader of school orchestra, accordeon / accordion player
? Born Parramatta, NSW, 1840; son of John and Bridget GETSON
Active Parramatta, NSW, 1854
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GETSON-Master (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (31 July 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959314
ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL, PARRAMATTA.
On Thursday, the 27th instant, a public examination of this School was held by the Rev. Dean Coffey, assisted by the Rev. J. McClennan . . .
It may not be amiss to observe that music forms a very important item in the studies of the scholars of St. Patrick's school,
a proof of which, we had the rare pleasure of enjoying on the evening of the examination.
It was announced that a concert would be given at 7 o'clock p.m., by a juvenile band of Negro performers . . .
Master Getson - the leader of the orchestra, playing the accordeon;
Master Malony, the violin; and his brother, accompanied by Master Griffin, playing the flutina; Master Corcoran, the tambourine, and Master Doyle, "the bones".
They played several Negro melodies with such good taste, and in such "regular [REDACTED] style",
considering their age, and, as yet rather limited experience in such matters of comic deliniations, that they perfectly surprised us by their jests and comicalities.
The amusement was increased by some young vocalists, who charmed us by their sweet and unaffected singing.
Mr. Dunphy beautifully varied the amusements of the evening by exhibiting the Magic Lantern -
showing views picturesque, comical, and grotesque - at which the audience were much delighted.
The entertainment wound up by the band playing "God save the Queen", the company standing.
Before the children departed to their respective abodes, Dean Coffey announced his intention of giving them a tea party on the 15th August next,
when they shall hold their next musical soiree. Such reunions and musical evenings are well calculated to give an impetus to the desire for study,
and at the same time they possess a refining tendency on the youthful mind, which at certain intervals require a pleasant,
instructive, and well directed relaxation. We have seldom passed a more pleasant evening, nor seen a school in the colony conducted with such care.
ASSOCIATIONS: Nicholas Coffey (cleric); Music in denominational schools (general)
GEYER, William (Friedrich Wilhelm Christian GEYER; Frederic William Christian GEYER; William GEYER)
Amateur musician, vocalist, composer ("a local composer"), chemist and druggist
Born (Germany), 1824
Active Adelaide, SA, by c. 1850
Married Josephina BUNN (d. 1927), North Adelaide, SA, 21 March 1857
Died Kapunda, SA, 5 October 1863, aged "39"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Geyer+c1824-1863 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GEYER (shareable link to this entry)
IDENTIFICATION: Though nothing identifies the "local composer" Geyer conclusively, he was probably William Geyer, chemist and druggist, who was reportedly an early member of the Adelaide Liedertafel or its predecessor
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (30 June 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207025997
ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY . . .
Second Quarterly CONCERT of the Season will take place at the Exchange, King William-street,
on Friday Evening next, the 6th July, when the following programme will be performed: -
PROGRAMME. PART FIRST . . . 4. Chorus, "Flowers and Fragrance," - Geyer . . .
Conductor - Herr Linger . . .
JOHN SNAITH, Hon. Sec.
ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Linger (conductor); John Snaith (secretary); Adelaide Choral Society (association); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (2 October 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49295276
ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY . . .
the THIRD QUARTERLY CONCERT of the Season will take place on
Tuesday evening next, the 2nd of October, at the Exchange, King William-street.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . 4. Chorus, "Joy of our childhood" - Geyer . . .
Leader, Mr. Chapman. Conductor, Mr. Linger . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Chapman (leader)
"ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (3 October 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49298004
Last evening a large and brilliant assemblage at Green's Exchange testified by its presence to the sterling and improving character of the concerted productions of this Society . . . "The Hunter's Farewell" was decidedly unsuccessful. The chorus following it, and "Joy of our childhood" (attributed to a local composer), though correctly sung, did not please; the higher notes seemed to be sung with too much of a strained expression, and therefore gave an idea of some slight difficulty and pain to the singers . . .
"MARRIED", South Australian Register (23 March 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49765622
On Saturday, the 21st instant, at North Adelaide, by the Rev. W. J. Woodcock, Frederic William Christian Geyer, of Adelaide, to Josephina, second daughter of Mr. Francis Bunn, also of this city.
"TOPICS OF THE WEEK", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (22 February 1862), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90255068
The full report of the Norwood Philharmonic Society's concert on Tuesday evening did not reach us in time for Wednesday's Advertiser; we therefore now supply the omission. An excellent programme was provided, commencing with Boildieu's overture "La Dame Blanche," which was admirably performed by the band. Mr. Chapman acted as conductor and leader . . . Geyer's beautiful chorus "Flowers and Fragrance" was next performed by the company, and concluded the first part of the programme . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Norwood Philharmonic Society (association)
"DEATH", The South Australian Advertiser (7 October 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31828799
GEYER. - On the 5th October, at the residence of his brother, Dr. E Geyer, Kapunda, Mr. William Geyer, chemist, of Adelaide.
ASSOCIATIONS: Ernst Heinrich Geyer (c. 1825-1876, arrived SA, 1858; medical practitioner, Kapunda)
"DEATH OF MR. W. GEYER", South Australian Register (7 October 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50169079
Intelligence reached town on Tuesday of the somewhat sudden death of Mr. W. Geyer, chemist, of Adelaide. Mr. Geyer proceeded to Kapunda on Friday last on a visit to his brother. He was then in good health; but Mrs. Geyer received a message on Sunday evening intimating that her husband was ill. She went to Kapunda on Monday morning, and in the evening Mr. Geyer died. For many years he has been a chemist and druggist in Adelaide, and had recently entered into partnership with Mr. W. Main, with the intention of carrying on business in new premises in Hindley-street. The cause of death we hear was a sudden relapse of influenza. The remains of the deceased gentleman will be interred today in Adelaide, and we learn that it is probable the members of the Liedertafel and German Rifle Club, of both of which he was the founder or a very early member, will follow.
ASSOCIATIONS: Adelaide Liedertafel (association)
"THE LATE MR. GEYER", South Australian Register (8 October 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50160000
The remains of the late Mr. W. Geyer were brought to town from Kapunda on Tuesday evening, and were interred in the West-terrace Cemetery on the following afternoon. The chief mourners were Dr. Geyer, a brother, and Messrs. Finey and Biddles, brothers in-law of the deceased; while amongst the other gentlemen who followed were Drs. Bayer, Gosse, and Gething, and Messrs. Cullen, Wadham, Amsberg, Strother, von der Heyde, Schilling, and W. Main, besides nearly all the brother chemists and other personal friends of the deceased gentleman. Shutters were also put up at many of the shops in the city as a mark of respect to his memory. The service at the grave was read by the Ven. Archdeacon Woodcock, where also a portion of Schrader's band played some German sacred music. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Henning, of Rundle-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Heinrich Schrader (musician)
GIAMMONA, Antonio (Antonio GIAMMONA; Signor GIAMMONA)
Musician, flute player, flautist, formerly tenor vocalist, teacher of singing, professor of music, composer
Born ? Italy, c. 1842
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 22 July 1875 (per City of Melbourne, from San Francisco, 21 June)
Died Cook's River, Sydney, NSW, 1890
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Antonio+Giammona+d1890 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIAMMONA-Antonio (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Antonio Giammona (on the verso, handwritten in French: "Antonio Giammona, my grandfather"; thanks to Allister Hardiman, 2015)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32409501@N07/16897923007
Documentation:
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1875), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11521038
We note the arrival in Melbourne of Signor D. de Vivo, the business manager of Mdlle. Ilma di Murska, who will follow in a few days. Signor do Vivo has brought with him from America Mr. Charles E. Pratt, pianist, and Signer Giammona, solo flautist. It is intended to give a series of grand concerts in the Melbourne Town-hall, beginning early in the ensuing month, when the great artiste Di Murska, of world-wide renown, will make acquaintance, for the first time, with the Melbourne audience. The professional support necessary to the requirements of these entertainments will be selected from local talent.
ASSOCIATIONS: Ilma de Murska (vocalist); Diego de Vivo (manager)
"THE DE MURSKA CONCERTS", The Argus (10 August 1875), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11521763
The first appearance of Mdlle. Ilma de Murska occurred last night . . . Signor Giammona is a young man, an Italian, and a good flautist. He plays to an audience accustomed to hear the best effects to be produced upon that instrument, and he wins their hearty approval because he has sensibility in his mind as well as skill at his finger ends. In a large room such as the Town-hall much of the skill of the flautist has to be taken on trust in those elaborate passages wherein the accomplished player delights to indulge, because of the difference in resonance between the lower and the higher tones of the instrument, but where in simple strains of well-known melody the player can by his manner convince his hearers that his sympathies are in accord with his subject, they are content to credit him with those achievements of skill which do not affect them for the sake of the pleasure they receive in the simpler and more intelligible display of his art. Signor Giammona's selections from "La Sonnambula" and "Attila" were admirably played; they were received with high favour, and he was recalled with acclamation for each performance . . .
[News], The Argus (3 October 1881), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5985179
An attack of an extraordinary kind was made on Mr. Alfred Moul, composer and musical critic, by Signor Giammona, on Saturday. A mass composed by the latter gentleman for the Catholic Church of SS. Peter and Paul, at Emerald-hill, was submitted to a contemporary for review, the article upon it appearing on Saturday morning. This seems not to have satisfied the expectations of Signor Giammona, who met Mr. Moul near Messrs. Allan and Co.'s music warehouse later in the day, and charged him with being the author of the notice. Mr. Moul was about to reply, when Signor Giammona suddenly attacked him, striking him two or three times. Several gentlemen who were standing around immediately interfered, and Mr. Moul retired into Messrs. Allan's establishment to avoid any further disturbance. The assault, which is stated to have been quite unprovoked, will, we understand, form the basis of legal proceedings.
See also "ASSAULT UPON A MUSICAL CRITIC", The Argus (11 October 1881), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5976128
"SS. PETER AND PAUL'S CHURCH, EMERALD HILL", The Argus (5 December 1881), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11525797
SS. Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Emerald hill, was crowded at the 11 o'clock mass yesterday, the occasion being the formal opening of the new extension to the building . . . The incidental music consisted of Signor Giammona's First Mass, which was given with good effect by a full choir and orchestra under the conductorship of the composer . . .
"Christmas Services", Otago Witness [Dunedin, NZ] (31 December 1881), 12
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18811231.2.32.6
High Mass was celebrated at 11 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church, all the clergy taking part in the ceremony. The choir sang in a creditable manner "Giammona's Mass," which is of a pretty and taking description. The bass recitative "Let us adore" was given as an ingoing voluntary, and the ever-welcome Christmas hymn "Adeste, Fideles," as arranged by V. Novello, was sung at the offertory.
"CATHOLIC. CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE CHURCHES", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (30 December 1882), 15
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111318252
. . . It would have been almost impossible to have had the Christmas Day services of a grander or more imposing character than they were at St. Patrick's Church . . . Giammona's Mass had been carefully rehearsed, and with a strong well-drilled chorus, an orchestra of skilled musicians, and accomplished singers as soloists, it was no wonder that the performance, directed, as it was, by the composer himself, was successful. Better music for a festival could hardly be selected outside the works of the immortal German and Italian Mass writers, for it is music that delights the ear and fills the heart with a spirit of gladness. Herr Alpen, the organist and choirmaster, was fortunate indeed in securing the services of such artists as Miss Marie St. Clair and Mr. John Bushelle, and it is satisfactory to be able to state that both singers were in good voice and were more than usually effective. The Mass solos were sung by Miss E. A. Moon, soprano; Miss St. Clair and Mrs. Banks, contralti; Mr. Frank Brewer, tenor; and Mr. Bushelle, bass. The solos and concerted numbers were nearly all exceedingly well sung, and some of the choruses were grandly impressive, notably the finale of the "Agnus Dei" and the orchestra played throughout as first rate musicians only could. Signor Giammona performed wonders with his baton, and kept singers and players together from first to last. Herr Alpen did good duty at the organ; the orchestra was made up of the following: - Mr. W. Rice, leader; Mr. Asoli, second violin; Mr. H. Rice, viola; Messrs. H. McMahon, and Taylor, cornets; Signor Pagnotti, flute; Mr. S. Hodge and Mr. Schovel, clarionettes; Mr. White, contra bass; Mr. Menton, violoncello; and Mr. Wolfe, tympani.
ASSOCIATIONS: Hugo Alpen (musician); John Butler Bushelle (vocalist); Walter John Rice (violin, leader); Sebastian Hodge (clarinet)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1885), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28363070
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to Signor ANTONIO GIAMMONA, Professor of Music,
late of 141, Forbes-street, but now an inmate of the Licensed House for the Insane, Cook's River;
and others in possession of any portion of his property,
are informed that all debts duo to him are payable to the Master in Lunacy, who will also receive all property.
By order of the Master of Lunacy.
HENRY EDWARDS, Chief Clerk.
"Personal", Table Talk [Melbourne, VIC] (19 September 1890), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147282992
Signor Antonio Giammona, who came to Australia with Ilma di Murska, has not very long survived "the Hungarian Nightingale." Signor Giammona was engaged as the tenor of the Di Murska Concert Company, but lost his voice crossing the Atlantic from Liverpool, to New York. The then took to the flute, which he played at the Australian concerts, and finally settled down in Melbourne as a fashionable singing master. However, he lost nearly all his pupils just when his fame as a teacher stood at the highest, owing to an assault case which was made public by Mr. Alfred Moule, then musical critic to the "Age," bringing the matter before the Police Court. Poor Giammona left Melbourne for Sydney, where he became demented, and, after years of suffering, died the other day in the Parramatta Lunatic Asylum.
"Needles. Short, Sharp, Shiny", South Australian Chronicle [Adelaide, SA] (4 October 1890), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91026441
Giammona, the flautist, died lately in a Sydney madhouse. Once he was the "curled darling" of Australia's capitals, but for years he has been a hopeless imbecile. The Italian consul at the court of Parkes saw to the unfortunate man's welfare.
"Funerals", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 November 1890), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13798035
THE FRIENDS of Mr. ANTONIO GIAMMONIA are kindly informed that his Funeral will take place THIS (Tuesday) AFTERNOON, leaving at 2.15 to R. C. Cemetery, Necropolis.
Musical works:
Mazurka on the popular Neapolitan song Santa Lucia by Antonio Giammona (Melbourne: Allan & Co. (Wilkie's), [1876])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18015326
Unforgotten, song, the words by Geo. Gordon McCrae, the music by Antonio Giammona (Melbourne: Allan & Co., [1876])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7263955
[Advertisement], The Argus (30 December 1876), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5913015
ALLAN and Co.'s NEW PUBLICATIONS . . .
SANTA LUCIA MAZURKA, By Antonio Giammona,
"An effective adaptation of a very pretty tune to a very pretty dance, and quite easy to play." - Argus.
UNFORGOTTEN, Song by ANTONIO GIAMMONA.
"A work of a high-class, and worthy of the reputation both of the literary author and the musical composer.
It is original and tuneful, and has abundant resource of rich harmony." - Argus . . .
ALLAN and Co. Have also in the press, to be published in a day or two,
NEW GUINEA WALTZ, By Antonio Giammona . . .
ALL-ENGLAND ELEVEN GALOP, By Antonio Giammona . . .
Still think of me (Rappelle-toi), words translated from the French of Alfred de Musset by Maria X. Hayes, music by Antonio Giammona (Melbourne: W. H. Glen, [1879])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34915461
First Mass, composed expressly for and first produced at S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Emerald Hill, by Antonio Giammona (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1881])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10397603
Tantum ergo, MS, National Library of Australia, in Papers of Frederic Earp
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/30837721
GIBBONS, Jane see Mrs. HODGES
Theatrical dancer
Died Sydney, NSW, 1836
GIBBS, James Gordon (James Gordon GIBBS; James Gawden GIBBS; Mr. J. G. GIBBS)
Musician, vocalist, harmonium player, singing class instructor, composer, school teacher, cabinetmaker, undertaker
Born England, c. 1809
Married Elizabeth GRANT (1809-1885), St. Helier, Jersey, 14 November 1833
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 26 May 1851 (per Catherine, from Liverpool and Plymouth, 9 February)
Died Royal Park, Melbourne, VIC, 3/4 December 1899, aged "90/91"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Gordon+Gibbs+1809-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1305737 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-James-Gordon (shareable link to this entry)
GIBBS, Elizabeth Jane (Elizabeth Jane GIBBS; Mrs. George Reuben MILLAR)
Musician, organist, seraphine player
Born St. Helier, Jersey, 1 December 1834; daughter of James Gordon GIBBS and Elizabeth GRANT
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 26 May 1851 (per Catherine, from Liverpool and Plymouth, 9 February)
Married George Reuben MILLAR, Trinity church, Adelaide, 14 March 1855
Died Nailsworth, SA, 18 May 1915, aged 80
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Elizabeth+Jane+Gibbs+Millar+1834-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-Elizabeth-Jane (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of St. Helier, Island of Jersey, 1833; register, 1830-41, page 209; Jersey Heritage, G/C/03/A3/4
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/349720:61219 (PAYWALL)
No. 836 / James Gawden Gibbs, of Stonehouse in the county of Devon, and Elizabeth Grant, of this Parish, were married on the fourteenth day of November [1833] . . .
Jersey census, 6 June 1841, St. Hellier; UK National Archives, HO107/1461/7/8/11/17
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/14418890%3A8980 (PAYWALL)
Wesley Street / James Gibbs / 30 / Cabinet maker / [born] England
Elizabeth / 30 // Elizabeth / 7 // Jane / 3 // Maria / 2 [all born Jersey]
Nominal list of passengers per Catherine from Plymouth, February 1851, for Adelaide; State Records of South Australia, GRG35/48/2
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/39643%3A62304 (PAYWALL)
. . . Gibbs James / 41 / School Master by appointment
Eliza / 42 // Jane / 12 // Maria / 11 // Amelia / 9 // Eliz'th / 16 . . .
"ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (27 May 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38443981
Monday, May 26 - The ship Catherine, 670 tons, Flett, master, from Liverpool and Plymouth 9th February. Passengers - . . . James Gordon Gibbs wife and four children . . .
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . PASSENGERS INWARDS", Adelaide Times [SA] (27 May 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207007086
Passengers per Catherine . . . J. G. and Elizabeth Gibbs, and family . . . Mr. James Geordon Gibbs, acted as schoolmaster, and Mrs. Gibbs, as matron.
"PULTENEY-STREET SCHOOLS", South Australian Register (9 December 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38464164
The annual examination of the children attending the above institution, was held yesterday at 11 o'clock.
About 150 of the children of both sexes were present . . . There were also about 50 of the parents and friends of the children present.
Mr. W. A. Cawthorne, Master of the School, opened the proceedings by an address . . .
During the last six weeks Mr. Gibbs had gratuitously taught singing to classes of the children . . .
Mr. Gibbs then conducted the children belonging to the classes under his tuition, in singing a piece of poetry written for the occasion,
commencing with "See once more our patrons meet," which was performed with considerable accuracy, to the tune of "Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled" . . .
The proceedings of the day were closed by the children singing a new version of the National Anthem, the first verse of which was as follows: -
"God bless our native land,
May Heaven's protecting hand
Still guard our shore:
May peace her powers extend,
Foe be transformed to friend,
And may her power depend
On war no more."
ASSOCIATIONS: William Anderson Cawthorne (school teacher)
"TRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL", South Australian Register (2 March 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38457680
On Monday evening the children attending the Trinity Church Sunday School,
with their teachers and friends, celebrated their anniversary in the school-room,
which was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flags, banners, wreaths of evergreens, flowers, &c.,
and Miss Gibbs presided at the seraphine from the Church, which was placed on the platform . . .
the children were addressed by the Very Rev. the Dean and by Mr. W. A. Cawthorne, master of the Pulteney-street School,
after which they sung a "Festival Hymn," written by one of the teachers, commencing with the words -
"To thee, O Lord, our song we raise;
To thee present our humble lay;
For teachers, friends, and Sabbath days,
We now our grateful tribute pay."
During the evening several other pieces were sung by the children, including the well-known duet and chorus, "Miriam's Song."
The musical performances of the youthful choristers, who have been for some time receiving lessons from Mr. Gibbs,
drew frequent expressions of approbation from the visitors . . .
"PULTENEY-STREET SCHOOL", South Australian Register (21 June 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38465216
At a meeting of the Trustees, held yesterday, Miss Elizabeth Jane Gibbs was appointed to the office of governess. We are able to speak highly of her ability and fitness for the position; and she is, no doubt, known to many of our friends as having for the last twelve months played the seraphin at Trinity Church.
"PULTENEY-STREET SCHOOLS", Adelaide Times (25 June 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207012979
The half-yearly examination of the children attending the above schools was held yesterday in the Boys' school-room . . . The address concluded by an expression of thankfulness to Mr. Gibbs, for his kind and gratuitous services in the singing department . . . The system of instruction in singing adopted by Mr. Gibbs, is that of initiating among all the children, with out exception, a fondness for music and a desire to acquire some knowledge of the delightful art. By this means the most extraordinary results are obtained, as was evinced by the singing of the well known canzonet, "How Good and how Pleasant," which, as Mr. Gibbs truly said, is of that character of composition which even professional performers sometimes find it difficult to execute . . .
"PULTENEY-STKEET SCHOOLS", South Australian Register (10 December 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48547230
The half-yearly examination of the children of both sexes attending the Pulteney-street Schools took place yesterday . . . the specimens of plain and fancy needlework executed by the girls gave pleasing proofs that Miss Gibbs, the schoolmistress, has rightly estimated the importance of uniting the useful with the ornamental. Several pieces of musical composition were sung in parts by the youthful choir, who have been long and carefully trained by Mr. Gibbs, and to whom was paid a hearty and deserved compliment for his gratuitous labours . . .
"TRINITY CHURCH", Adelaide Times (22 June 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207016149
The congregation of Trinity Church have resolved to make a handsome present to Miss Gibbs, who, for some time past, has gratuitously discharged the duties of organist, and who, without previous intimation of any kind, has just been superseded. It is very much to be regretted that when changes of this sort are made, the ordinary courtesy of notice should be overlooked; and the congregation will do well to express their opinion by a handsome contribution to the young lady.
ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Anglican churches (general)
"TRINITY CHURCH HARMONIUM. To the Editor of the Times", Adelaide Times (23 June 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207016156
Sir - It does not speak much for the spirit of Christiamity prevailing among the members of Trinity Church,
that even the reform in the music and congregational singing cannot be effected without creating a violent clamour.
The paragraph which appears in this morning's Times, respecting the dismissal of Miss Gibbs, is simply untrue.
So far from "the ordinary courtesy of notice" having been overlooked,
the Committee made it a subject of particular request to the Dean that he would communicate with Mr. and Miss Gibbs,
thanking them for their services (although they were not altogether gratuitous) and acquainting them with the change about to take place.
Mr. Gibbs was himself present at a meeting summoned to arrange the proceedings in the singing gallery, on the occasion of opening the Harmonium.
I am, Sir, &c.,
A PEW HOLDER.
"PULTENEY-STREET SCHOOLS", South Australian Register (24 June 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48554568
The half yearly examination of the children of both sexes attending the Pulteney-street School,
took place yesterday, when about 100 boys and 20 girls were present . . .
The examination was conducted in accordance with the following programme: -
Singing by the children, "Bethlehem." Scripture history. Tables of weights and measures.
Singing, "See where the rising sun." Cyphering. Dictation.
Singing, "How happy in heart." Grammar. Geography. Mental arithmetic. Recitation. Award of prizes.
Singing, "God save our native land" . . .
The singing was led by Miss Gibbs, the mistress of the female department.
It was truly pleasing to hear so many juvenile voices chaunting in unison their simple lays . . .
"TRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY-SCHOOL NATIVE MISSIONARY SOCIETY", Adelaide Observer (19 August 1854), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158098587
The seventh quarterly meeting of the above juvenile society was held on Tuesday last, Mr. W. A. Cawthorne, in the chair. About 120 persons were present, and Miss Gibbs presided at the seraphine . . .
"EXAMINATION AT PULTENEY-STREET CENTRAL SCHOOL", Adelaide Times (15 December 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207020237
The eighth annual examination of the pupils in these schools took place yesterday . . . The scholars sang at intervals, with a considerable amount of taste, several pieces of music selected as suitable for the occasion, and reflected in their performance great credit on Mr. Gibbs, who, we understand, gratuitously instructs them in this department . . .
"MARRIED", South Australian Register (16 March 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49306179
By special licence, on the 14th instant, at Trinity Church, by the Rev. C. Marryatt, George Reuben Millar, farmer, of the Hermitage, to Elizabeth Jane Gibbs, eldest daughter of Mr. J. G. Gibbs, Rundle-street, Adelaide.
"TRINITY CHURCH - VESTRY MEETING", Adelaide Times (21 April 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207174579
The usual meeting was held on Easter Tuesday, at 7 o'clock, when only ten of the congregation attended. The Very Rev. Dean FARRELL occupied the chair . . . Mr. J. G. GIBBES here put in an earnest appeal to allow the Sunday-school children to resume their seats in the gallery, and undertook that their combined singing should far excel that which had proved a failure when a few show children had been selected, and, from being puffed up with vanity, had sung loudly and disagreeably. The CHAIRMAN and others having no pleasant recollection of the former performances and general conduct of the children opposed this suggestion, and complimented Mr. Gibbes on their improved behaviour in the body of the church . . .
"TRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL", Adelaide Observer (21 May 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158127620
The children in connection with this school, about 230 boys and girls, assembled in the schoolroom last Wednesday afternoon for their annual treat. After singing a few hymns, several psalms and pieces of poetry were repeated by the girls . . . The Superintendent, Mr. Gibbs, conducted the singing, and composed the music and words of a hymn for the occasion, which was sung during the evening . . .
"FAREWELL HYMN", South Australian Register (20 November 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39194423
A farewell hymn of praise will be sung before His Royal Highness this morning in front of Government House,
previous to his leaving for Port Adelaide. The composition is by Mr. J. G. Gibbs.
Mr. G. Loder will act as conductor, and Mr. J. Shakespeare will preside at the harmonium.
The piece was well rehearsed last evening in White's Room, at which nearly 100 members of the Adelaide choirs were present, including a good proportion of ladies.
Arrangements were made for another rehearsal this morning at half past 10 o'clock at the same place,
when it is expected that the strength of this "United Choir" will be very much augmented by the presence of those who were unable to attend last evening.
The music is simple as a Gregorian chant, and the effect of a full chorus is very fine.
For the purpose of securing order marshals have been appointed, who will direct the vocalists as to the positions they are to occupy on the ground.
We subjoin one of the four verses of the poem: -
"Arise, Great God! and gently lead
Our Queen! Oh, guard her sacred head
And all the Royal Children bless,
Abroad - at home - let peace prevail.
(May no dread foe her throne assail)
And crown her reign with righteousness."
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor); George Loder (musician); James Shakespeare (musician); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)
"EMBARKATION OF HIS ROYAL HTGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH", Adelaide Observer (23 November 1867), 3 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159514628
On Wednesday [20 November] the Prince concluded his visit to South Australia . . .
The singing of the National Anthem by the Sunday scholars on the landing-day,
and the serenade given to His Royal Highness by the Germans at the Fackelzug, were so eminently successful that it was to be expected they should excite emulation.
A few days ago Mr. J. G. Gibbs obtained permission of the Prince to sing a farewell hymn at his departure,
and arrangements were somewhat hurriedly made to carry out the proposal.
Mr. Gibbs was his own composer, and we believe also the author of part of the hymn.
The music was, as all compositions of the kind should be, simple in its melody and pleasantly varied in its harmonies.
He had got the music and the words lithographed in a very neat form, and copies were distributed at the rehearsals,
the first of which did not take place till Tuesday evening.
Though the first notice of the meeting had been given the same morning, a very good muster was made, many of the Adelaide choirs being represented.
At the second rehearsal on Wednesday morning there must have been at least 250 vocalists - not a bad choir to be improvised in two days.
Mr. G. Loder, the conductor, soon drilled them into an effectual and accurate performance of the music.
About one-half of the choristers being ladies the sopranoes predominated. The tenor and basses were pretty well balanced, but there was a comparatively small number of alto singers.
Previous to leaving White's Rooms Mr. Gibbs stated that Mr. G. F. Angas had, with his usual liberality, offered to pay all the expenses connected with the demonstration -
an announcement which elicited a hearty round of applause.
It had been resolved to present to His Royal Highness a copy of the hymn in a silver casket,
and the question now arose who should have the honour of doing this.
It must, of course, be a young lady, and there were more than a hundred present with features as lovely as their voices were sweet.
As the easiest way out of the difficulty, it was arranged that the youngest of them should be entrusted with the honoured mission,
and should have for her escort two of the most elderly gentlemen.
The choristers assembled in front of Government House shortly before 12 o'clock.
The young lady referred to, whose name is Julia Hince, aged about nine years, was then led by Messrs. Brenton and Tilley into the presence of the Royal Duke.
Mr. Brenton, in presenting her to His Royal Highness, said that the silver case contained a hymn entitled "The Favoured Nation,"
which the united choirs of Adelaide and its vicinity were desirous of presenting to him,
and added, "we all hope your Royal Highness may return in health and safety to your native country and our own."
The little lady next presented the casket, for which the Prince expressed his thanks.
The hymn was then sung in excellent style by the choir, with an harmonium accompaniment by Mr. J. Shakespeare.
His Royal Highness is said to be an excellent judge of music,
and we are sure he did not detect anything like dissonance in the performance of "The Favoured Nation."
At its conclusion the assembled choristers gave a final specimen of their lung power by a burst of cheering, which completed the demonstration . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George French Angas (sponsor)
"SACRED MUSIC", South Australian Register (3 February 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41401299
We have had frequent opportunities of bringing under the notice of the public the compositions of resident artists who have made the principles of music considered as a science their special study. On Tuesday evening we were favoured with an opportunity of witnessing a rehearsal in White's Masonic Hall of several pieces of sacred music, composed by Mr. J. G. Gibbs, of Rundle-street. Mr. Gibbs is an ardent lover of sacred music, and his enthusiasm has inspired his compositions with a considerable amount of the pathos, solemnity, and high, toned feeling of his own mind. It is not easy to form a very definite or absolute opinion of the merits of a composition upon a first hearing. A great deal, of course, depends upon the skill of the performers, and a good deal more upon the taste and judgment of the auditor, judging from first impressions, we are disposed to accord to Mr. Gibbs the credit of having produced a number of compositions which we think are superior to a good deal of music sometimes published under the sanction of high authorities; and we think that this was the general impression of the 40 or 50 professionals and amateurs who were present Mr. Gibbs states that his object was to to furnish proper and appropriate tunes to the hymns contained in most selections, which, though in themselves very beautiful, cannot generally be sung on account of the peculiarity of the metre. And he states, further, that he is under special obligations to Messrs. Shakespeare, Dawes, and Hansen for many hints in harmonizing his compositions. We understand it is his intention to publish them, and in that case the public will be able to form their own opinions of the merits of the work.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Daws (musician); Johann Christian Hansen (musician)
"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (5 February 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31986389
Mr. J. G. Gibbs, of Rundle-street, has composed several pieces of sacred music, which were rehearsed recently before a musical company, who had been invited by circular to attend. The music, we understand, is intended for publication, and is arranged for the harmonium, piano, violin, and flute, as well as in the score for the voice.
"THE LATE MRS. C. W. EVAN", Adelaide Observer (6 February 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158935622
The funeral sermon upon the late Mrs. C. W. Evan was preached at the Stow Memorial Church on Sunday morning, January 31, by the Rev. M. H. Hodge, of Port Adelaide. There was a very large attendance, a great proportion of those present being in mourning for the deceased. The pulpit and the choir-loft, as on the previous Sunday, were draped with black. In place of the usual chant, the choir, led by the conductor, Mr. James Shakespeare, on the harmonium, gave Pope's beautiful Ode "Vital Spark of Heavenly Flame." (Union Harmonist, music by Harcourt [sic, Harwood]) They subsequently sang the 721st Hymn to a tune composed for the occasion by Mr. Gibbs, a member of the congregation . . .
"MUNICIPLE CORPORATIONS. KENSINGTON AND NORWOOD", South Australian Register (12 October 1880), 1s
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43142014
. . . From J. G. Gibbs, asking the patronage of the Council to a cantata composed by him. Granted . . .
"JUVENILE VALEDICTORY EXHIBITION", South Australian Register (29 November 1882), 1s
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43330766
. . . The programme consisted of sacred music and readings, and the major part were compositions of Mr. J. G. Gibbs, all of an appropriate character, the argument embracing references to the forming of the Torrens Lake, the drought, the distress of the Jews, the troubles of Shetland fishermen, in all of which matters South Australia lent charitable help during the Mayor's term of office.
"DEATHS", The Advertiser (13 December 1899), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29523627
GIBBS. - On the 4th December, at Royal Park, Melbourne, James Gordon Gibbs, a resident of Rundle-Street for many years, aged 91 years. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
"DEATHS", The Register (19 May 1915), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59604819
MILLAR. - On the 18th May, at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. H. Kemp), Jones street, Nailsworth, Elizabeth Jane, relict of George Reuben Millar, late of the Hermitage, in her 81st year. Arrived in the ship Katharine.
"PERSONAL", The Advertiser (1 June 1915), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5469975
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Millar, who died recently at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. H. Kemp), Nailsworth, was a colonist of 64 years. She was in her 81st year, and was the widow of Mr. George R. Millar of Hermitage. She was born at St. Heliers, Jersey, on December 1, 1834, and arrived in South Australia with her parents in the ship Catherine, in May, 1851. During the time she lived at Hermitage she took a very active part in all church work, and for 20 years acted as superintendent of the Sunday-school . . .
"MRS. ELIZABETH MILLAR", Australian Christian Commonwealth (25 June 1915), 13
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214058138
Death has lately removed another Christian worker in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Millar. She was born in Jersey Island in 1834, and came to South Australia with her parents in 1851. For some years previous to her marriage she was a teacher in Pulteney Street day school, and was also a member and organist of Trinity Church. The first years of her married life were spent in Hermitage, and as no church had yet been built there she and her husband walked regularly to Houghton to attend the services there. Later, on they removed to Modbury, where they lived for some years. While there Mrs. Millar joined the Wesleyan Church, and became an active worker. In 1876 the family returned once more to Hermitage. During their absence a Wesleyan church had been erected, and Mrs. Millar's services were immediately sought as organist. She also started a Sunday-school, of which she was superintendent for twenty-seven years . . .
Musical publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
The holy bible (sacred song, 1869)
The holy bible; sacred song; respectfully dedicated to Lady Daly by her Ladyship's very obedt. servt. James G. Gibbs, the words by the Rev. J. Hall, M.A., the German translation by Joh. Chr. Hansen, musical professor (Adelaide: S. Marshall, [1869])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9511217
https://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=525 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Marshall (musicseller, publisher); Johann Christian Hansen (musician)
"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (24 March 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41400551
Mr. S. Marshall, of Rundle-street, has just published a new piece of music, entitled "The Holy Bible."
The words are from the German of the Rev. J. Hall, M.A., translated into English verse by Joh. Chr. Hansen.
Its character may be estimated by the first stanzas, which are as follows: -
"I hold the sacred book of God,
To hear, and keep, and use it free;
But holy martyrs shed their blood
To win this word of life for me."
The music has been composed by Mr. J. G. Gibbs, of this city.
It is written for a single voice, and set in B flat, with a pianoforte or rather a harmonium accompaniment.
Mr. Gibbs is an enthusiastic lover of sacred music, and in this composition he has expressed in the language of song the feelings of a mind impressed with solemn thoughts and deep-felt emotions.
His harmonies are simple, without degenerating into commonplace, and the melody is peculiarly well adapted to the words.
This "sacred song" will, no doubt, find its way into the folio of many of the lovers of sacred music, and be prized for its intrinsic worth.
My father's house (sacred song, 1869)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (22 September 1869), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41393357
In the Press, A NEW SACRED SONG, "MY FATHER'S HOUSE," dedicated by permission to Mrs. Colonel Gawler,
by Jas. G. Gibbs, author of Sacred Song, "The Holy Bible." Words by Dr. Watts.
S. MARSHALL, Publisher, Adelaide.
The British throne and empire (cantata, 1881)
The British throne and empire: an original cantata, composed . . . by . . . James Gordon Gibbs [words only survive] (Adelaide: W. K. Thomas, 1881)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/33198066
"THE BRITISH THRONE AND EMPIRE", South Australian Register (4 December 1875), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40083488
This cantata, composed by Mr. J. G. Gibbs, was performed for the first time in public on Friday evening in the Town Hall, before an audience numbering about 500. Mr. John Hall acted as leader, Mr. J. W. Daniel as conductor, and Mr. W. R. Pybus as pianist. Mr. G. Oughton presided at the harmonium. The band comprised about a dozen executists, and the chorus about 50 voices. The following were the principal singers: - Mesdames Proctor, Watson, Smart, and Cheesman, the Misses Vaughan, Playford, Nimmo, and McNicoll, Messrs. J. W. Daniel, G. Daniel, Trudgen, and Felstead.
We shall not venture to pass a critical opinion upon the merit of the composition upon a first hearing. Apart from the difficulty of discriminating between the merits of the work and those of the performers, we think it would be unfair to Mr. Gibbs himself to jump to a hasty conclusion respecting a composition of such magnitude. We believe we are correct in stating that the composer does not pretend to any very profound insight into the mysteries of thorough bass or of counterpoint; but as the orchestral parts have been scored by Mr. J. Hall, it may be taken for granted that any crudities or violations of the laws of composition have been toned down or rectified. Mr. Gibbs is evidently a musical enthusiast. He appears to have thrown his whole soul into the work, and as every musician knows full well, this enthusiasm, this absorption of the mind, this devotion of every faculty of the intellectual and emotional part of our nature to the work in hand, is indispensable to the success of a composer who would rise above mediocrity. The style of Mr. Gibbs's cantata is decidedly ecclesiastical. Half a dozen anthems might be constructed from its materials. Generally speaking, there is a skilful interfusion of the sentiments expressed by the words and the music. It is, we think, deficient in melodic beauty, the solos being rather of a declamatory character. The choruses are full, resonant, and inspiring, though the greater part of them appear to be in the minor mode. No doubt, however, but that they have been greatly invigorated by the orchestral accompaniment. They were performed with almost faultless precision, and in nearly every instance were very earnestly applauded.
The principal defect of the composition is, we think, the absence of dramatic or constructive skill. The several parts, however excellent in themselves, do not form a consecutive narrative; but could be performed in inverted order without detracting from the general effect. The choruses contain some fine unisonal passages, but the composer has carefully avoided either the single or double fugue; and even his modulations are of the most simple and inartistic character. The author has evidently relied upon his own resources, and seems to have studiously avoided every approach at imitation or plagiarism. The work is strictly original in its general design, as well as in all its details, and as the production of a non-professional it is a very creditable production indeed.
It should be mentioned that the second part opens with a short symphony composed by Mr. J. Hall, containing several crescendo passages of singular beauty and displaying much skilful orchestration. We hope before long to have another opportunity of hearing the work. It will undoubtedly bear repeating more than once, and a greater familiarity with its several parts will probably reveal fresh beauties not discernible on a first hearing. At the close of the performance Mr. Gibbs was called to the front. His remarks were scarcely audible, but we understood him to express hia gratification at the performance and his intention to publish the work as a tribute of his attachment to our gracious Queen, her "throne and empire."
GIBBS, John (John GIBBS; Mr. J. GIBBS; Mr. GIBBS; GIBBES)
Musician, violinist, viola player, leader of theatre and concert orchestras, dancing master, arranger, composer
Born ? London, c. 1815; son of Richard GIBBS (d. by 1841) and Ann ?
Married (common law) Eliza ? HERBERT, by c. 1840
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 October 1842 (per Trial, from Plymouth, 18 May, via Rio De Janeiro)
Married Sarah Elizabeth ? (widow BOYLE), Sydney, NSW, 5 December 1856
Died Sydney, NSW, June 1875, aged 60
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gibbs+d1875 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/464504 (AusStage)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-John (shareable link to this entry)
GIBBS, Eliza (Sarah Elizabeth ? HERBERT; ? Miss HERBERT; [1] Mrs. BOYLE; [2] Mrs. John GIBBS; Eliza GIBBS; Mrs. GIBBS; Mrs. GIBBES)
Musician, soprano, mezzo-soprano vocalist, pianist, teacher of pianoforte and singing, actor, dancer
Born Surrey, c. 1804; daughter of ? HERBERT
Married [1] ? BOYLE (? d. by 1858), by c. 1840
Married (common law) John GIBBS, by c. 1840
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 October 1842 (per Trial, from Plymouth, 18 May, via Rio De Janeiro)
Married [2] John GIBBS, Sydney, NSW, 5 December 1856
Died Sydney, NSW, 29 March 1866 (BDM NSW 453/1866); buried St. Stephen's, Newtown, 31 March 1866, aged "62"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Eliza+Gibbs+d1866 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1643241 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/438204 (AusStage)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-Eliza (shareable link to this entry)
DISAMBIGUATION: Though her registered forenames were Sarah Elizabeth, the short form Eliza, as she and John gave in the 1841 English census is preferred here; her name has sometimes been given as "Louisa" (e.g. Gyger 1999), evidently a confusion with "Madame Louise" (Mrs. J. B. James); nor is she to be confused with her more famous London theatrical near contemporary, Margaretta Graddon (b. c. 1804) (Mrs. Alexander Gibbs), also a vocalist
Summary:
John Gibbs was the second surviving son of Richard Gibbs (d. before 1841), and his wife Ann (c. 1778-1851). He and his elder brother Henry and younger brother Benjamin were all listed in the 1841 census as teachers of music. Henry (c. 1807-1880) and Benjamin (c. 1818-1894) were then living still with their widowed mother, Ann, in St. Pancras, while John, his wife Eliza, 35, and infant daughter Sophia Eliza were living in Little Pierpont Row, in the parish of St. Mary Islington.
Eliza's parentage is uncertain, though her death record (from information supplied by John) gives her full name as Sarah Elizabeth, her birthplace as Surrey, her father's name as Herbert, and his occupation as "librarian" (was she a daughter of William Herbert, originally William Herbert Wilderspin, Guildhall librarian and antiquary?)
Despite their informal marriage dating back to the birth of their daughter Sophia Eliza in 1841, she did not legally marry Gibbs until 5 December 1856, in a private Free Presbyterian ceremony in Sydney witnessed by their longstanding theatrical colleagues Andrew and Eliza Torning, when it was recorded that she was the widow Boyle. Unfortunately, the marriage certificate registered no further identifying information at all.
According to their own advertisement, before leaving Britain, John had been playing in Philippe Musard's concerts (if so, probably in 1840-41; or perhaps in concerts "a la Musard"), and Eliza had been teaching pianoforte and singing in London, Dundee, and Edinburgh.
John, Eliza and Sophia arrived in Sydney in October 1842 along with Andrew Torning and his wife Eliza, in a party of theatricals recruited in London by Joseph Wyatt for the Royal Victoria Theatre. They made their first appearances there in November, Eliza on stage, and John as the new leader of the orchestra and musical director in succession to Spencer Wellington Wallace.
For the reminder of the 40s and much of the 50s, the couple's musical activities centred around the Sydney theatres.
For a short period, in late 1850 and early 1851, John also appears to have taken over the musical retail and publishing business of George Hudson, a colleague in the theatre orchestra. He advertised in December 1850, from Hudson's address, as J. Gibbs & Co. However, he and Elizabeth Hudson advertised the end of their partnership in April 1851.
By July 1851, Gibbs was trading from 89 Phillip-street, from where he published Woman's heart, ("The celebrated romance, Sung by Miss Sara Flower, with the most enthusiastic applause, at the Royal Victoria Theatre, in the opera of The Enchantress composed by M. W. Balfe"), the last that is heard of this venture.
Documentation:
England & Wales, civil registration birth index, 1841 (2nd quarter); UK National Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5427703:8912 (PAYWALL)
. . . Sophia Eliza Gibbs, Islington . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Eliza Gibbs (see burial, Camperdown, NSW, 3 June 1849)
England census, 6 June 1841, parish of St. Mary Islington East; UK National Archives, HO107/664/4/10/22/13
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/7037526:8978 (PAYWALL)
Little Pierpoint Row / John Gibbs / 25 / teacher of music / [born Middlesex]
Eliza Gibbs / 35 / [not born Middlesex]
Eliza Gibbs / 3 months / [born Middlesex]
England census, 6 June 1841, parish of St. Pancras; UK National Archives, HO107/686/13
https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/MDXHO107_686_687-0170 (PAYWALL)
Ann Gibbs / 62 / Stay maker / [not born Middlesex]
Henry [Gibbs] / 35 / Teacher of Music / [born Middlesex]
Benjamin [Gibbs] / 23 / [Teacher of Music] / [born Middlesex]
William [Gibbs] / 13 / Apprentice Engineer / [born Middlesex]
"THEATRICALS", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (4 July 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37115714
By the Ganges, the Acting Proprietor has received intelligence of the following engagements for the Victoria: Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Bonder, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews; they may be expected in all August; report speaks favourably of their capabilities . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Knight (acting proprietor); Mr. and Mrs. Andrews = Andrew and Eliza Torning (actors); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
"THEATRICAL NEWS", The New South Wales Examiner [Sydney, NSW] (26 August 1842), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228248210
By the Ceylon, which arrived on Saturday last, Mr. Knight received a communication from Mr. Wyatt, enclosing the engagements of the new performers who have been selected in England for the Victoria Company, and who sailed for this Colony by the Trial in April last. They consist of three ladies and two gentlemen. Among them is a Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, who have been engaged, the one as leader of the orchestra, and the other as a vocalist and operatic actress.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wyatt (theatre proprietor, visiting London to engage new additions to the Sydney company)
Sydney, NSW (from 21 October 1842):
"ARRIVAL", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 October 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12411999
From London, via Rio Janeiro, yesterday, having left Plymouth 18th May, and Rio Janeiro 18th August, the barque Trial, 340 tons, Captain Day, with a general cargo. Passengers - . . . intermediate, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and two children, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs and child, Mrs. Herbert and child, Mr. Owen, and Mr. Hemming.
ASSOCIATIONS: Andrews = Torning (as above); Mr. and Mrs. J. B. James (actors, she as "Madame Louise")
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 October 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12415130
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. The Public is respectfully informed
that the following Ladies and Gentlemen, from the London Theatres, having arrived,
they will shortly make their appearance at this Theatre in the course of the Entertainments now under preparation:
MADAME LOUISE, MADAME TORNING, MRS. GIBBES, MR. TORNING ANDREWS, MR. J. B. JAMES, AND MR. GIBBES, Leader of the Orchestra and Musical Director.
"THEATRE", The Australian [Sydney NSW] (31 October 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37114001
The elections occupy so much of our time, that we have not much space to bestow on the now performers, ex TRIAL . . . The party who merits our especial notice is Mr. Gibbes, who appeared on the above evening as our theatrical conductor and leader. He more than answers our expectations. To those who are unacquainted with the arduous duties of a leader, it may not be improper to observe, that in an orchestra he takes the principal violin, and is so stationed that he may not only see every performer about him, but also be seen by the whole band; that he may communicate to them the time and style of the various movements they may have to perform. It is to him that the whole band must look for direction in the execution of the music, and it is on his watchful eye, his steadiness, skill and judgment, and the attention of the performers to his motion, manner, and expression, that the concinuity [sic, ? concinnity], truth, and effect do in a great measure depend. Mr. Gibbes seems to have a just sense of the importance of his situation in the orchestra, and of the high responsibility it involves. He seems free from the vain desire of drawing the attention of the house, by descending to the grave notes of the silver string, and then running divisions upon the shift of the E string, by way of clap-trap. On the contrary, he appeared quiet and humble, though firm and masterly in his manner of leading and conducting the orchestra. He was all eyes and ears. He took up all the leading points, marked the accented notes with true force, yet free from those horrible cork cutting scrapings which set ones teeth grinding; and he gave all the lights and shades of the crescendo and diminuendo with so much clearness and effect, that anyone in the orchestra disposed to retard the time, or inclined to gallop on a bar or two in advance of others, had not the slightest chance of indulging in such vagaries. Mr. Gibbes would not have it at any price; in fact he is a perfect leader. We know not what his pretensions may be as a solo performer, nor is it a matter for our present consideration. We looked for a leader in Mr. Gibbes, and in every sense of the word we have found one; and we heartily congratulate him on his success . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: The election for the establishment of the council of the City of Sydney
"THEATRE", Australasian Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (5 November 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31737781
On Thursday evening, the musical drama of Paul and Virginia was performed at the Victoria, for the first time. The music of this piece is by Reeve and Mazzinghi, and has more of prettiness than of grandeur or depth. Both the singing and the acting were, however, comparatively good, and the audience appeared to be much pleased with the performance Mrs. Gibbs made her first appearance, in the character of Paul, to which the principal airs are alloted. She is, undoubtedly, a great acquisition to the vocal strength of the colony, as well as to the Sydney stage. She has a voice of considerable power, and of fine quality, particularly in the lower notes; and what is of the greatest importance, she is full of feeling. This great quality thrown into the not otherwise very striking air "the wealth of the cottage is love" produced a hearty encore. The merits are somewhat diminished by a slight defect in her utterance; but, on the whole, we must pronounce her, by comparison, a star in our musical world. Mesdames Torning (in the character of Virginia) and Louise (in the character of the runaway slave) performed their characters exceedingly well. The instrumental performances on this occasion were defective, perhaps from certain vacancies in the orchestra, but as Mr. Gibbs does his work con amore, we expect to see a rapid improvement in this department.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Augustine Duncan (reviewer)
MUSIC: Paul and Virginia (music by Reeve and Mazzinghi); The wealth of the cottage is love ["A blessing unknown . . ."] (song)
"THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 November 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12425364
Mrs. Gibbes, the sixth of the performers by the Trial, made her first appearance on Thursday, in the character of Paul, in the opera of Paul and Virginia, in which she was completely successful: her singing was very much admired.
"THE THEATRE", Australasian Chronicle (22 November 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31737963
Yesterday evening . . . Of the new ballet [Pont neuf], the most we can say of it is, that it is laughable, that the music is rather pretty, though not very original, and that the dancing by Mesdames Gibbs and Torning was tasteful. The orchestra did its part well.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 December 1842), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12420530
Mrs. J. GIBBS respectfully begs leave to announce to the inhabitants of Sydney and the surrounding neighbourhood,
that she will be happy to give lessons on the Pianoforte and Singing, upon those principles which have recently given such entire satisfaction in London, Edinburgh, Dundee, &c.
The Violin taught, and Quadrille Bands provided, by Mr. J. Gibbs, late member of the orchestra of the celebrated Musard.
Address, No. 2, Park-Street East.
ASSOCIATIONS: Philippe Musard (bandleader, active in Britain in 1840-41)
[Advertisement], The Australian (11 January 1843), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37117838
Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs' first appearance at at Concert in Sydney.
A GRAND EVENING CONCERT will be given at the Royal Hotel, on Wednesday, January 11th, to commence at eight o'clock,
for the benefit of Miss Forsythe, the Juvenile Pianist, who will appear as a Vocalist upon this occasion . . .
Mrs. Gibbs (who will sing a duet with Miss Forsythe, pupil of Miss Hinkesmann, and Madame Gautrot) . . .
and Mr. Gibbs, who will make his first appearance in this colony at a concert, and has kindly consented to play a solo . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Maria Forsythe (pianist, vocalist); Maria Hinckesman (pianist); Madame Gautrot (vocalist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 March 1843), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12421450
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
GRANDEST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
Great Treat for the Votaries of Apollo and Terpsichore!
New Opera, New Songs, new Choruses, and new Dances.
FOR THE BENBEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. GIBBS. MONDAY, MARCH 27TH, 1843.
MR. and MRS. GIBBS, in announcing their first benefit in this colony, to take place on the above evening,
beg respectfully to observe that, stimulated by the flattering marks of approbation which they have already received at the hands of the public of Sydney,
they confidently hope that their exertions, combined with those of their professional friends in every department,
will produce a succession of entertainments calculated to ensure not only a numerous but a highly gratified audience.
The performances to commence with (for the first time at this theatre) the Comic Opera, by General Burgoyne), entitled,
THE LORD OF THE MANOR.
The whole of the music arranged, partly composed, and produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Gibbs; the dances by Mr. Torning.
Sir John Contrast - Mr. Fenton
Young Contrast - Mr. Knowles
Truemore - Mr. James
Rental - Mr. Collins
Rashly - Mr. Griffiths
Sergeant Sash - Mr. Jones
La Nippe - Mr. Simes
Corporal Drill - Mr. Peat
Corporal Snap - Mr. Mereton
Huntsmen, Recruits, &. by Mr. William Griffiths and a numerous train of Auxiliaries, who have kindly volunteered their valuable services on this occasion.
Annette - Mrs. Gibbs
Sophia - Mrs. Knowles
Peggy - Mad. Louise
Moll Flaggon - Mr. Deering.
In the course of the piece,
Duet, "Hark hark! the merry Peal (composed by Mr. Gibbs) - Mrs. Gibbs & Mad. Louise
Song, "The Convent Belle," composed by S. Lover - Mrs. Gibbs
Song - Mrs. Knowles
Grand Hunting Song and Chorus, "When the southern breezes blow."
Song, "Our Sex is capricious," composed by Mr. Gibbs - Mad. Louise
Air - Mrs. Knowles
Song, "Don't be angry with Annette" - Mrs. Gibbs
REPRESENTATION OF A COUNTRY WAKE,
In which will be introduced the celebrated Song, Dance, and Chorus,
"Haste to the wild Woods, haste away," the music composed by G. Herbert Rodwell,
and sung by Mrs. Keely upwards of one hundred nights, in "Jack Sheppard."
Glee and Chorus, "How merrily we live."
Song, "If I had a Beau" - Mrs. Gibbs
Interesting denouement, and grand finale. - "All our Cares are ended."
Previous to the Opera, the Band (which will be considerably augmented on this occasion)
will perform Rossini's celebrated overture to "La Gazza Ladra;"
and in the course of the evening, an entirely new set of Irish Quadrilles,
composed by Mr. Gibbs for this occasion, introducing the celebrated airs of
"Captain Casey," "St. Patrick was a Gentleman," "Morgiana in Ireland," &c. &c.
Scotch Pas Seul - Mr. Phillips
Song, in character, "Solomon Lob" - Miss Jones
For the first time in this colony, the celebrated Army and Navy Dance - Mr. Torning.
After which, a selection of the principal scenes from the Tragedy of
MACBETH, With (for the first time in this Colony) the whole of the
Original Music, as composed by Mathew Locke, and performed at the London Theatres.
Macbeth - Mr. Nesbitt
Lady Macbeth - Mrs. Thomson
Witches by the whole strength of the Company, assisted by the powerful additional Chorus.
Irish Lilt - Miss E. Jones
Pas Seul - Mr. Chambers.
The whole to conclude with the laughable Musical Farce, in one Act, entitled
LATIN, LOVE, AND WAR.
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gibbs.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Trood, Printer, King-street; Mr. Ellard, Music Saloon, George-street;
Mr. Aldis, Tobacconist, George-street; Mr. Rolfe, Musical Library, Pitt-street;
Mr. Gibbs, at his residence, No. 2, Park street East;
of Mr. Wright, Victoria Hotel (where places may be taken and a Box Plan seen); and also at the Theatre daily.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Fenton (actor); Conrad and Harriet Knowles (actors, vocalist); Thomas Collins (actor); John Gordon Griffiths (actor); Charles Edward Jones (actor); Thomas Simes (actor); Clement Peat (actor); Thomas Mereton (actor); William Griffiths (actor, vocalist); Henry Deering (actor); Morrice Phillips (dancer, actor); Matilda Jones (vocalist); Francis Nesbitt (actor); Martha Thomson (actor); Emma Jones (dancer); Joseph Chambers senior (dancer); Thomas Trood (ticketseller); Francis Ellard (ticketseller); William Henry Aldis (ticketseller); Thomas Rolfe (ticketseller); Charles Wright (publican, ticketseller)
MUSIC: The lord of the manor (Burgoyne, ? as arranged by H. R. Bishop); Locke's music in Macbeth (correctly, largely by Richard Leveridge)
"THEATRICALS", The Satirist and Sporting Chronicle (1 April 1843), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228065420
WITH the exception of Monday last, the VICTORIA has been crowded every night during the week. We regret that the state of the weather precluded Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, from having benefitted by their benefit - we wish them better luck next time.
"THEATRICALS. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Australian (7 April 1843), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37118094
The season is fast drawing to a close, and the performances of Mr. and Mrs. Coppin are sufficiently attractive to secure tolerably crowded houses on those evening not devoted to benefits . . . We are always happy to award the meed of praise when we can with consistency, and we are bound to notice with approval the adaptation of our hints as to the selection of the music by Mr. Gibbs, the industrious leader of the orchestra. In place of the low jig tunes that we had occasion to animadvert upon, the selections of overtures and symphonies are now regulated by extreme good taste, and as we were foremost on reprobating the evil, we are equally prompt in noticing the change.
ASSOCIATIONS: George and Maria Coppin (actors)
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Australian (8 February 1844), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120151
The opera, of CINDERELLA; OR, THE FAIRY AND THE GLASS SLIPPER, including the overture and music from Rossini's delightful work, LA CENERENTOLA, will be produced at this Theatre on Monday evening next. Mrs. Bushelle will enact Cinderella; Mrs. Wallace the Fairy Queen; Mrs. Gibbs Prince Floridor; Lazar Il Magnifico; and Simmons Dandini. The subordinate roles will be sustained by the full cast of the Company, and every exertion is making to render this production the chef d'oeuvre of the season. The score arranged by Rhophino Lacy, for the English stage, is selected for the occasion, and the orchestral arrangements have been confided to the joint talents of Mr. Nathan and Mr. Gibbs.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Eliza Bushelle (vocalist, actor);
Caroline Wallace (vocalist, actor);
John Lazar (vocalist, actor);
Joseph Simmons (vocalist, actor);
Isaac Nathan (musician);
Rophino Lacy (Irish composer and arranger);
see also "THE OPERA", Empire (29 June 1863), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63133631
. . . We entertain a hope that the production, this evening, of Rossini's splendid opera of "La Cenerentola" - Cinderella - will cause a reaction in favour of the lyrical drama. This was the first opera which was ever performed, in its entirety in Sydney, and it had a long and successful run. It is exactly twenty years since it was produced at the Royal Victoria Theatre. The manager, Mr. Lazar, was anxious to enact the Baron Pompolino, but he had no copies of the libretto, nor of the orchestral score. These were serious difficulties, but they were overcome. Mr. Richard Thompson wrote the libretto from memory, and Mr. Nathan, and Mr. John Gibbs, arranged a pianoforte score for the band and chorus, with the exception of two arrangements by Wallace, "Ye Tormentors," and "Sir a secret," which were lent to the manager by that eminent composer's sister, Mrs. Bushelle, who was engaged for Cinderella; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wallace, was the Fairy Queen; Mrs. Gibbs, the Prince; Mr. Lazar, the Baron; and Mr. Joesph Simmons, Dandini. The opera, thus cast, created quite a furore in Sydney . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Thompson (journalist); Wallace probably correctly Spencer Wellington Wallace, of Sydney, rather than his more famous brother, as see Nathan's letter, "CINDERELLA. To the Editors of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 February 1844), 2 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12412733
[Advertisement], The Australian (17 August 1844), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120853
CORPORATION BALL. MR. J. GIBBS,
Professor and Teacher of Dancing, 229, Elizabeth-street, North, begs to inform parties wishing to form a
SELECT CLASS, for private practice, previous to accepting the civic hospitality, on the above occasion,
that he will be happy to attend them each day, from twelve to two, or from five to seven at their own residence, or at the Academy.
Quadrilles taught in eight lessons.
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Australian (11 March 1845), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37155306
Our readers will perceive, by advertisement, that Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs take a Benefit on Thursday next, on which occasion OBI, or THREE FINGERED JACK will be performed for the first time in this Colony, succeeded by a variety of entertaining novelties; concluding with the laughable burlesque of LIFE IN THE CLOUDS, in which Mrs. Gibbs will sustain the character of Ixion most admirably. The public are, in fact, greatly indebted to this lady for the production of several operatic pieces, which could not have been performed had she not obligingly undertaken a character in each, which properly belonged to a male performer. We feel assured, she will not be forgotten on the occasion above referred to.
"THEATRICALS", The Australian (1 November 1845), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37157019
. . . On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs take their benefit, and we know no two members of the company possessing better claims upon public patronage. As Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gibbs unites professional skill with practical efficiency, while in Mrs. Gibbs we find dramatic capabilities of a respectable order, with vocal qualifications indicative of good taste and good instruction. The pieces selected are THE LORD OF THE ISLES, THE ROSE OF CASHMERE, and THE CORPOAL'S WEDDING, with a choice miscellaneous assortment . . .
[Advertisement], The Australian (1 November 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37157017
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . For the Benefit of MR. AND MRS. GIBBS.
MR. GIBBS most respectfully informs his Friends and the Public generally, that the
Joint Benefit of himself and MRS. GIBBS, will take place at the above Theatre, on
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3, On which occasion, he trusts the selection of Entertainments will give every satisfaction, and obtain the support and patronage of a generous Public.
THE Evening's Entertainments will commence with the popular grand National Opera, in 3 Acts, founded on Sir Walter Scott's Poem, entitled
THE LORD OF THE ISLES; Or, The Gathering of the Clans.
The Music arranged expressly for the Opera, by Mr. Gibbs . . .
Irish Comic Song, "The Wake of Teddy the Tiler," by Mr. Deering.
After which, for the first time at this Theatre, a Ballet Divertisement, written by Mrs. Gibbs, and the Music by Mr. Gibbs, entitled
THE ROSE OF CASHMERE; OR, EBE BACAR, THE DIAMOND MERCHANT.
Ebe Bacar, the Merchant - Mrs. Gibbs . . .
After which, the popular and highly admired Comic Duet, "We are two wandering Savoyards," Mrs. Stirling and Mr. F. Howson.
Composed expressly for them by Mr. Gibbs.
The whole of the Evening's Entertainments will conclude with the popular Farce, in one Act, called
THE CORPORAL'S WEDDING . . .
Tickets and Boxes may be obtained at Mr. Wyatt's, Victoria Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, at their residence, No. 11, Domain Terrace, and at the Theatre daily . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Theodosia Stirling (vocalist, actor, later Mrs. Guerin); Frank Howson (vocalist, actor)
"MR. JOHNSON'S CONCERT", The Australian (17 October 1846), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37156552
This entertainment of Sacred Music was given, under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor . . . in the Infant School Room, Castlereagh-street, on Wednesday evening last . . . Mrs. Gibbs was in excellent voice, and sang, with extreme pathos, animation, great flexibility, and correct intonation - particularly, we may mention the Aria, "But thou did'st not leave his soul in Hell," and Neukomm's, "By the Waters of Babylon," which was deservedly applauded. It was a palpable hit; and but for the lateness of the hour, it would have been encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Johnson (conductor); School-room (Castlereagh-street venue)
MUSIC: By the rivers of Babylon (Neukomm)
[Advertisement], The Australian (3 December 1846), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37128985
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
MR. & MRS. GIBBS . . . their BENEFIT will take place on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1846 . . .
The Performances will commence with, for the first time in this colony,
an Opera, performed in London with the most unbounded success, entitled
THE DEVIL'S OPERA, The Music composed by Donizetti, Bellini, &c.,
and arranged expressly for this Orchestra by Mr. Gibbs . . .
GRAND FANTASIA, TENOR TROMBONE BY MR. J. HOWSON.
Song, (by desire), THE GRAND FANCY BALL - MRS. GIBBS . . .
Tickets and Boxes to be had of . . . Mr. Gibbs, at his residence, Domain Terrace, &c. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Howson (trombone)
MUSIC: The devil's opera (Macfarren)
"THE THEATRE", The Australian (9 March 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37127928
. . . On Thursday the boxes were unusually brilliant, whilst the house was well attended in every part to witness a repetition of DER FREISCHUTZ, which, so far from being on the wane, seems to acquire fresh attraction from each successful performance . . . an apology for Mrs. Carandini, and the assumption of Rose by Mrs. Gibbs, a part which she played with the skill of a proficient actress and the ability of an accomplished musician. We are not of those critics who seek to undervalue this lady's merits, because of the trifling lisp which some insist mars all her efforts. Our ears are as sensitive of discord as those of most folks and we do not detect any such jarring element in Mrs. Gibbs' vocality . . . It has been an unfair and cruel practice to underrate the good services of Mrs. Gibbs, but we could easily prove that not one performer, male or female, in the Southern Hemisphere, has ever had her opportunities, or filled the characters which she has repeatedly and successfully sustained in the great National Theatres of mighty London, and were she to secede from the boards of the Victoria her loss would be "Not loud but deep" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); it remains unclear whether this was reference to Eliza's own past London performances, so far unidentified, or whether, rather, the reviewer was confusing her with her famous London theatrical near contemporary, Margaretta Graddon (b. c. 1804) (Mrs. Alexander Gibbs), also a vocalist
[Theatrical news], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (26 June 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59766879
. . . Mr. and Mrs. GIBBS appear next on the list [of benefits], and with a judicious and attractive bill of fare invite their patrons for Monday evening next. Mrs. GIBBS, whose connection with the Sydney Stage is of no recent date, still maintains her position as an especial favourite with the play-going community. Her talents, both as an actress and a finished musician, have in no inconsiderable degree contributed to the success of the DRAMA in this portion of the Colonies, and long may she wear the "wreath", to which she is so deservedly entitled. The claims of Mr. GIBBS to public favour rank perhaps higher than those of any connected with the Victoria. Under his able and efficient Leadership, the Orchestra is gradually yet surely progressing in such a manner, that we may reasonably, expect it, at no distant period, to rival those in the chief provincial cities of "merry England:" Mr. GIBBS has had many disadvantages to combat, which would most likely have damped the enterprise of one possessed of less energy and perseverance; and he may without presumption take to himself the credit of having been mainly instrumental to the unequivocal favour with which the introduction of those celebrated Operas forming so prominent an item in our evening amusements, have been received throughout the Season . . .
"The Drama", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (3 July 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59763170
THE Victoria was exceedingly well attended on Monday evening, the performances being for the benefit of MR. and MRS. GIBBS, whose most sanguine expectations must have been fully realised . . .
"THE THEATRE", The Australian (10 July 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37133143
On Thursday night the Royal Victoria (with an audience packed to the ceiling) closed a lengthened campaign of unexampled prosperity . . . In commending the managerial exertions, we must not overlook those of Mr. Gibbs, who, with an orchestra of peculiar construction, has laboured earnestly and unremittingly to drill them into something like a combination of harmony, as, bear witness, the rapid succession of operatic entertainments . . .
"THE MAYOR'S FANCY BALL", The Australian (17 July 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37132110
. . . Of the Orchestral efficiency, we need only state, that the accomplished Band of the 99th Regiment occupied the right hand corner of the upper boxes, whilst Mr. Gibbs, with an augmented array of violinists, confronted those practised musicians in the corresponding sinister angle . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 99th Regiment (military)
"THEATRICALS", The Australian (24 March 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37128863
. . . It has been our agreeable duty, for the last few weeks to announce coming entertainments rather than to describe past ones - a duty which, as journalists, we have always much pleasure in performing during the benefit season . . . Monday next is fixed for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs - the former the indefatigable chef d'orchestre - the latter a most deserving and pains-taking actress and vocalist. The selection of the entertainments includes the entire strength of the corps dramatique and vocale, and has been made with very good taste, comprising, the legendary Romance of THE DEVIL'S ELIXIR, a variety of vocal music, and the drawing-room Comedietta of MR. GREENFINCH. When we add that Mr. Gibbs is honored by the patronage of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and recall to the remembrance of the visitors to the Victoria the many claims of the talented beneficiares, we feel assured that a crowded house will prove the full appreciation of those claims . . .
"MONTHLY PRIVATE CONCERT", The Australian Sportsman (4 November 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252651082
One of these agreeable affairs, the concert for November, came off last evening, and albeit a "private" one, we are sure our excellent friends, the Drapers, under, whose auspices it took place, will excuse, our lifting the curtain. The selection, though what is technically called popular, was in exceedingly good taste. It comprised some of the most favorite compositions of British authors, including the names of Bishop, Balfe, Tom Moore, Parry, Russell, &c., to whose works every justice was done by the talented amateurs. The great feature of the evening was a Violin Solo of De Beriot's by Mr. Gibbs, in the execution of which he displayed powers which, we suspect, greatly surprised the majority of the audience, to whom (by reason of the few opportunities for scientific display, in the classical school of Music, which are afforded in the Victoria's Orchestra) Mr. Gibb's mastery of his instrument are unfamiliar. We could wish that other of our musical connoisseurs would follow the spirited example of the Drapers, by which means many such treats as that which Mr. Gibbs afforded by his brilliant playing last evening, would he presented to "the lovers of sweet sounds."
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (25 November 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59766525
Royal Victoria Theatre. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. GIBBS,
Who respectfully solicit a continuance of that liberal patronage they have hitherto experienced.
First night of the celebrated Historical Opera, entitled,
The English Fleet in 1342; or the Heroine of Brittany;
Production of a new Ballet, called THE "LOVE TEST; OR, THE VINTAGER'S FETE."
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27.
THE ENTERTAINMENTS will commence with the celebrated Historical Opera, in 3 Acts,
(The music arranged for the occasion by Mr. Gibbs,) entitled The
ENGLISH FLEET IN 1342; OR, The Heroine of Brittany . . .
Comic Song, (first time) Ladies in Parliament, Mrs. Gibbs.
After which, the City Band, under the direction of Mr. Hudson, will perform the popular RAILROAD GALLOP,
ACCOMPANIED BY THE BAND OF THE THEATRE.
To be succeeded by an entirely new Ballett Divertisement, (arranged by Mrs. Gibbs,) entitled the
LOVE TEST; Or, the Vintager's Fete . . .
Comic Duett (first time), "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," Mrs. Gibbs & Mr. Rogers.
To conclude with the favorite Farce, entitled BOOTS AT THE SWAN . . . .
TICKETS to be had of Mr. Gibbs, No. 56, Phillip-street . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Hudson (musician); George Herbert Rogers (vocalist, actor); City Band (association)
"Theatricals", The Australian Sportsman (2 December 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252650937
Two overflowing houses on the evenings of Monday and Thursday, rewarded Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs in the first place, and Mr. Hydes, in the second, for the excellent lyrical and dramatic treats selected by each party for the amusement of their numerous friends and patrons. The fine old opera of the English Fleet went off in brilliant style, all the old favorites being warmly welcomed. A modern introduction by Madame Carandini, "Will you love me then as now," was sweetly sung . . . Whilst we are on the subject of music, we may express the regret felt by many others beside ourselves, that Mr. Gibbs, did not on the occasion in question, indulge his friends with a Violin Solo. We are quite aware that Monday night audiences are not precisely the tribunals to which the desciple [sic] of the great masters would choose to appeal to: but the taste for good music is growing up even in Sydney, and the progress of the excellent orchestra over which Mr. Gibbs so ably presides is proudly referred to by very many of the patrons of the Victoria. In the stringed instruments in particular, Mr. G. has brought about considerable improvement, and we question if many theatres in the provincial towns of England can boast so effective a band . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes (actor)
MUSIC: The English fleet in 1342 (Braham, Corri, et al.)
"THEATRE", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (21 April 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251537361
On Thursday night, the long-expected opera of "Maritana" was produced to a brilliant and crowded audience. Our present limits will only allow us to state, that no expense seems to have been spared by the proprietor, nor any effort neglected by the manager in his department. To Mr. Gibbs and Messrs. Howson great credit is due for their arrangement of the score, and that the vocal performers executed their several songs, &c., in a satisfactory manner, was fully proved by the plaudits they received throughout. The opera will be repeated this evening, and we will endeavour in our next issue to notice more particularly this far-famed production.
"ODD FELLOWS' BALL", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (19 May 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59768909
The Annual Ball of the Australian Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, came off in the splendid Room of that Lodge with great eclat, on Wednesday evening last. There were about one hundred and fifty persons present . . . The music was first-rate, so good, that we doubt if it could be surpassed in Sydney. The musicians were selected by Mr. John Gibbs, who acted as master of ceremonies . . .
Burials in the parish of Camperdown, in the county of Cumberland, in the year 1849; St. Stephen's, Newtown, register, 1849-54, page 1; Anglican Diocese of Sydney
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/258513:61177 (PAYWALL)
Sophia Eliza Gibbs / Philip St. / [died] June 1 / [buried] June 3 / 8 yrs . . .
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (16 June 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59769049
Royal Victoria Theatre.
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE G. M. DIRECTORS, AND BRETHREN OF THE Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in Australasia.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. & MRS. GIBBS
Revival of the celebrated Opera of CINDERELLA.
Mr. Gibbs has the honor of informing his friends and the public generally, that MR. CLARK, Professor of Dancing,
has kindly offered his gratuitous services on this occasion, and will dance "The Highland Fling" and A Sailor's Hornpipe . . .
In addition to the above Novelties the MEMBERS OF THE CITY BAND
have kindly volunteered their valuable services, and will play several favorite Polkas and Waltzes during the evening.
ON MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 18, 1849, will be revived, Rossini's celebrated Opera,
entitled CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER.
With the original Overture (played by the Double Band), and the whole of the Music, arranged for this Orchestra by Mr. Gibbs . . .
AFTER WHICH, Highland Fling, in character, Mr. Clark.
Comic Duet, Matrimonial Sweets, Mrs. Gibbs and [Mr.] Rogers.
Pas de Trois, Misses Griffiths and Signor Carandini.
Comic Song, The Charity Girl, Madame Torning
IRISH JIG, (IN CHARACTER) MISS HART.
Comic Duet, (from the "Pearl of Savoy,) composed by Mr. Gibbs, We are two wandering Savoyards, Mr. Guerin and Mr. F. Howson.
Sailor's Hornpipe, in character, Mr. Clark.
To conclude with the admired Drama, entitled
ANTOINE THE SAVAGE, OR, THE ROCK OF CHARBONNIERE . . .
Captain Rosenford, Mr. J. Howson, with Songs, and a Duet with Mrs. Rogers . . .
Mrs. Gibbs, with the song of "I'll be no submissive wife;"
Amy Cussonette, Mrs. Rogers, with a Song and Duet with Mr. J. Howson.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Gibbs, No. 56, Phillip-street . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Clark (dancer); Fanny and Emily Griffiths (dancers); Gerome Carandini (dancer)
MUSIC: I'll be no submissive wife (Alexander Lee)
"THE THEATRE . . . MONDAY NIGHT", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (25 May 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251540018
Independent of the evidences of variety of entertainment in the programme of the bill this evening, for Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs's benefit, the house-warming was a complete "measure for measure" in the way of welcome and "useful" support to the esteemed favorite and talented leader of the Victoria orchestra. They were welcomed by an overflowing, audience. We are glad to notice the benefits of the season so well supported, inasmuch as the drama is a thorough English national feeling . . .
See bill, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 May 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12918060
[Advertisement], Empire (4 October 1851), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60124033
BATHURST GOLD! BATHURST GOLD!! BATHURST GOLD!!!
IN consequence of the immense demand for Tickets and Places to witness the performance of the
DEVIL'S OPERA, Also that extraordinary Zoological Specimen, the
IRISH LION, at the Victoria Theatre, on Monday Evening, October 6, the undersigned expects to be in a position to
PURCHASE GOLD in any quantity from and after that date.
JOHN GIBBS, Victoria Theatre.
MUSIC: The devil's opera (G. A. Macfarren)
"THE VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire (16 October 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60124400
The Devil's Opera was the piece selected by Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs for their benefit. The house was a good one, and the performance of a respectable character. The industry, general abilities, and natural knowledge of stage arrangements, which have made Mrs. Gibbs so valuable a member of the company, were on this occasion, we are glad to observe, duly, acknowledged by the public. Miss Flower was, in the opera, as charming as usual; the same scientific management of voice, the same taste for subdued effects, the same thorough appreciation of her role, and that pleasing absence of the professional mannerism of vocalists which is a peculiarity of this lady, - all characterised her Pepino. Mrs. Gibbs supported Giovanini with great spirit and was well received. The farce of The Irish Lion was excellently given. Mr. Belfield's Tim Moore was full of real humour, but we scarcely like his brogue . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist, actor); Francis Belfield (actor)
See bill, [Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (4 October 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59773280
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire (3 September 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60133420
MONDAY EVENING September 2, For the Benefit of MR. J. GIBBS.
The Evening's Entertainments will commence with the beautiful Opera of
CINDERELLA! OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER, with the original Overture,
and the whole of the Music arranged for this Orchestra by Mr. Gibbs . . .
Milanese Hornpipe, Miss Collins, pupil to Madame Torning.
First time in the Colony of a series of MEXICAN AND SPANISH MELODIES! by Mesdames Guerin, Carandini, and Gibbs,
and Messrs. Gibbs, Guerin, and F. Howson, in character, accompanied by instruments peculiar to the National Music of Spain, &c.
The Melodies arranged by Mr. Gibbs and Mr. F. Howson . . .
"DIED", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 January 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12942966
DIED, Of paralysis, on the 15th December, 1851 [sic], aged 73, at the residence of her son, Mr. Benjamin Gibbs, Mary-street, Hampstead Road, Middlesex, Mrs. Anne Gibbs, relict of the late Mr. Richard Gibbs, of High Holborn, and mother of John Gibbs, Professor of Music of this city.
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 January 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12954265
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 23. Greatest Novelty! this Season, and for this night only.
For the Benefit of Mr. JOHN GIBBS, Leader or the Orchestra.
First appearance of Miss Carter, late of the Opera Comique, Paris.
First appearance of Mr. W. J. Palmer.
Mr. John Gibbs, in announcing to his friends and patrons that his Benefit is fixed for Monday, the 23rd instant,
begs to assure them that it has been his study to select what he feels convinced will be appreciated,
and deserving a share of patronage which he is proud to acknowledge upon former occasions.
The performance will commence with a drama, entitled,
THE OCEAN OF LIFE; on, EVERY INCH A SAILOR . . .
In the course of the evening the band, which will be considerably augmented for this occasion,
will perform Bellini's celebrated Overture to Norma, The Catodon Polka, The Topsy Quadrille, &c., &c.;
Comic Song, The Maid of All Work, Mrs. GIBBS, composed by G. H. Rodwell, Esq.;
Song, The Maids of happy Sydney, Mr. Palmer (his first appearance);
Dance, The Cracovienne, Miss Hart;
The Dark-Ey'd Maid, Miss Carter, (her first appearance) accompanied by herself on the Pianoforte . . .
Tickets had, at the Box office at the Theatre, and at Mr. Gibbs' residence, Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo Bay.
ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Carter (vocalist, pianist); W. J. Palmer (vocalist); Ada Hart (dancer)
MUSIC: The catodon polka (music by George Strong); see also, [Playbill] Benefit of John Gibbs, Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, 23 January 1854; State Library of New South Wales
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/93QVXBW1/B5zEO6bzKWyrZ (DIGITISED)
"MISS CATHERINE HAYES' CONCERTS", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (7 October 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251544882
The last concert of this justly celebrated songstress was announced for last Saturday evening, and as might have been expected, the house was crowded to suffocation . . . The Orchestra, under the direction of Mons. Lavenu, seconded by Mr. Gibbs, was very effective, and considerably contributed to the success of the performance . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Catherine Hayes (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor)
"MISKA HAUSER'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 November 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12962408
Last evening a concert took place at the Victoria Theatre, at which, for the first time, this very celebrated violinist appeared before the public of New South Wales . . . The orchestra, under the able leadership of Mr. Gibbs, was deserving of praise.
ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violin)
"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 March 1855), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12966591
This evening, the Prince of Wales Theatre, which is now completed, will be opened for the first time. The piece selected for the occasion is Sheridan Knowles' fine play of the Hunchback, in which Mr. Waller personates Master Walter, and Mrs. Waller, Julia. The company includes most of the old favourites, and several new candidates for public favour. The orchestral arrangements are placed under the direction of Mr. John Gibbes. The stage management has been confided to Mr. J Gordon Griffiths. The inclement state of the weather during the last few evenings prevented the preliminary lighting-up of the establishment, which had been proposed by Mr. Wyatt; but we shall avail ourselves of an early opportunity to advert, in detail, to several points which demand attention in reference to this new and large addition to the places of amusement for the citizens and their visitors.
ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel and Emma Waller (actors); Prince of Wales Theatre (new Sydney venue)
"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 June 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12970689
The evening Mr. Frank Howson takes his benefit at this theatre. He produces for the first time before a Sydney audience the celebrated musical romance of the Bottle Imp . . . Its introduction here adds to the large debt which the lovers of music owe to Mr. Frank Howson, to whom, during the last ten years, the public have been indebted for the transplanting in the metropolis of the southern hemisphere some of the most glorious flowers of the tragic and comic lyrical drama. During that period he (with his brother, and Mr. John Gibbs, as most valuable coadjutors) has arranged the scores for voices and orchestra, of the following operas, and placed them on the stage with marked success. We shall first name Weber's Der Freischutz, the greatest work of which the lyric stage can boast, and assuredly one of the most difficult to render. We regard the manner in which this opera was produced at the Victoria to be the greatest triumph of Mr. F. Howson, and his associates. Rossini's La Cenerentola, and Bellini's La Sonnambula, though attempted before Mr. Howson's arrival in Sydney, owed their sustained success to the valuable improvements effected under his regime; from the date of whose commencement were produced the following operas, in addition to Der Freischutz just referred to, Auber's Fra Diavolo and Massaniello; Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor; Loder's graceful Night Dancers, the music for the principal female characters being written for the late Madame Albertazzi (the lamented sister of the Messrs. Howson) and Madame Sara Flower; Balfe's Bohemian Girl, Siege of Rochelle, and Enchantress; Vincent Wallace's Maritana and Matilda of Hungary. We began our list with Weber's greatest work, and we close it with Bellini's masterpiece, Norma. Passing, as we have, over a range of ten years, very many of our readers were not in Sydney at the period of the representation of some of the operas we have named; but there are few of the dilettanti now resident in our city who have not heard Norma, one of the most successful of the works which it has fallen to the lot of Mr. F. Howson and his professional allies to arrange and produce. There are some omissions in our list, which has been made from memory; but it exhibits quite sufficient to prove how sedulously and how well this gentleman has laboured in the cause of musical science since he first joined the banners of Mr. Wyatt, in 1845 . . .
"MADAME ANNA BISHOP", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (13 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154864713
Madame Anna Bishop's career, says the Sydney Morning Herald, continues one of unprecedented success, and the occasional overflows to pit and dress circle, evidence two facts, viz.: - the well earned fame and popularity of this great artiste, and the patronage given by the inhabitants of our city to musical talent. Since our last notice the only operatic scene presented was one from Lucia di Lammermoor. As far as concerned the prima donna it was attended with the same indications of musical proficiency observable in her former triumphs. Again, we cannot say much for the choral department; certainly the opening chorus was unique and phantom-like. Mouths opened, but no vocal sound was heard. Gibbs looked anxious, and Paling furious - Mr. F. Howson's appearance saved the piece, he sang magnificently, and with the firmness and skill of a thorough musician. His clever escape from the difficulties of a position, caused by a dumb-struck vocalist, deserves commendation.
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); William Henry Paling (conductor)
"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (16 August 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251541134
Notwithstanding the success which attended the first representation, by the English Opera Company (on the 2nd instant) of Wallace's Opera of MARITANA, it was then deemed expedient to repeat it, and until Monday last this Theatre was closed. It was on the evening of that day re-opened, and a second performance of MARITANA took place. The abrupt break of a week, however, was productive of an unfavorable result on the reproduction of the opera; and, notwithstanding the musical treat offered to the public, but a very thin audience attended, either on Monday, or Wednesday, on which evening the opera was performed for the third time. We have in another column attempted to trace the causes of the dulness of the present theatrical and musical season in Sydney; and we shall confine ourselves, in this place, to a brief reference to the admirable manner in which MARITANA has been produced at the Prince of Wales . . . Mr. Stewart, in the character of Philip, King of Spain, sang with effect, the Recit. and Air, "Hear me gentle Maritana," the violin obligato by Mr. John Gibbs being given with the usual brilliancy of this talented violinist . . . Under the presiding baton of Mr. Linley Norman, the orchestra gave evident signs of being marshalled by a master-hand: and the whole of the arrangements were such that we can only again express our regret at the departure of the English Opera House Company.
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Stewart (vocalist, actor); Linly Norman (musical director, conductor); English Opera Company (troupe)
1856, marriages in the district of Sydney, NSW; Registry of BDM NSW
No. 746 / 5th December 1856 / Lower Fort Street, Sydney /
John Gibbs / Bachelor / Woolloomooloo / [no other information registered]/
Sarah Elizabeth Boyle / Widow / [Woolloomooloo] / [no other information registered]/
. . . according to the rites of the Free Presbyterian Church . . . Alex'r Salmon Officiating Minister
[witnesses] Andrew Torning, Eliza Torning
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 August 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12999828
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE - Grand Benefit Concert
in aid of the destitute children left unprovided for by the late J. G. GRIFFITHS (formerly manager of the Sydney Theatre),
given by Madame ANNA BISHOP, THIS (Thursday) EVBNING, August 27th.
PROGRAMME. Part I.
OVERTURE (Septette) "La Poupé de Nuremberg" (Adam), Messrs. Usher, Gribbe [sic], Rice, Tranter, Siede, and George Loder . . .
PART II. OVERTURE (Septette), "La Part du Diable." Auber . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (musical director); Alfred Usher (violin); Walter John Rice (violin); William Joseph Tranter (musician); Julius Siede (flute)
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (23 January 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59868067
OUR LYCEUM THEATRE. Open for the Season. Lessees - F. EDE and J. L. BYERS.
Leader of the Band, Mr. Gibbs. Prices as usual . . .
Stage Manager, Mr. F. Ede.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ede (actor, manager); James Lucas Byers (actor, manager); Lyceum Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1858), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13007499
John Gibbs, fourteen years Leader of the Orchestra of the Victoria, Prince of Wales, and Lyceum Theatres,
begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public that he has succeeded in obtaining the Lease and License of those spacious and commodious premises known as the William-street Hotel,
William-street, Woolloomooloo, which he has opened with an entire new stock of Wines, Spirits, Ales, &c., &c., of the very best brands.
J. G. having been compelled during the performance of his professional avocations to turn his back on the public for many years,
hopes his friends will favour him with a call, and give him an opportunity of shewing them a fair face.
Excellent accommodation for Boarders, Private Entrance, and Stabling, if required.
"MR. LAVENU", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 August 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13028832
A MEETING of the friends of the late Mr. Lavenu took place at Clark's Assembly Rooms, Elizabeth-street, yesterday afternoon, at three o'clock. Between thirty and forty gentlemen were present. Mr. J. R. CLARKE was voted into the chair, and opened the proceedings by stating that a number of Mr. Lavenu's personal friends were desirous of organising two benefits - the proceeds of which were to be forwarded to his wife and children, at present in England . . . Mr. STEWART, of the Victoria Theatre, thought that a portion of the proceeds ought to be devoted to the erection of a suitable monument over the grave of the deceased gentleman . . . He should, therefore, move, "That £30 be set aside for the purpose of erecting a suitable monument to the memory of Mr. Lavenu." The resolution having been seconded by Mr. JOHN GIBBS, was carried unanimously . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (musicseller, publisher); Richard Stewart (actor, as above); rooms of John Clark (dancing master, as above)
INSOLVENCY COURT. SATURDAY [12 November]", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 November 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033176
John Gibbs, of William, street, Sydney, publican.
Liabilities, £234 16s. Assets - value overseas property £76. Deficit, £156 16s. Mr. Mackenzie, official assignee.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 December 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13034319
In the Insolvent Estate of Mr. John Gibbs.
A Superior Pianoforte
A very valuable Violin and Violoncello
A Silver Cup.
BOWDEN and THRELKELD will sell by auction, by order of the Official Assignee,
J. P. McKenzie, Esq., at the City Mart, on THURSDAY next, the 15th instant, at noon precisely,
A superior pianoforte
A very valuable violin and violoncello, and
A silver cup.
[manicule] The violin is highly appreciated by Mr. Gibbs, late leader of the orchestra at the Viotoria Theatre.
Terms, cash.
See also earlier sale of the hotel licence and fittings, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 November 1859), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033433
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 March 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28628757
ROYAL ALBERT THEATRE, - TO-NIGHT the greatest talent in Sydney.
Open every evening. Pianist, Mrs. Gibbs; violinist, Mr. John Gibbs.
Admission-stalls, 1s.; parquette, 6d.; back seats, 3d.
Manager, Mr. W. H. FORD.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Ford (actor, manager); Royal Albert Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 February 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13052397
MR. J. GIBBS, Professor of Music, removed from Victoria-street to 99, Dowling-street.
REMOVAL. - Mrs. GIBBS, Professor and Teacher of Music and Singing, to 99, Dowling-street.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 February 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13052790
MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASSES for the practice of Vocal and Instrumental Music, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. GIBBS. Academy, 99, Dowling-street.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 March 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13053522
TOOGOOD'S SALOON - Miss Charlotte Lacy, pianist; Mr. Gibbs, violinist, late leader of Victoria Theatre.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Lacy (pianist, vocalist); Toogood's Saloon (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13053843
TOOGOOD' SALOON. - Come and hear Mr. Gibbs in his celebrated Cuckoo solo every evening.
TOOGOOD'S SALOON.- Miss Lacey, the celebrated pianist and ballad singer, every evening. Admission free.
"CONCERT", Freeman's Journal (28 August 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115762309
On Monday evening a concert, vocal and instrumental, was given in the Hall of the Young Men's Society, Sacred Heart Church, in aid of the funds for the enlargement of that edifice. The Hall was filled with a most respectable audience. The entertainment, which was divided into two parts, commenced with Bishop's Glee "The chough and the Crow," very ably given by the company, on the part of whom a little nervousness and want of confidence was plainly visible; however as the entertainment progressed this feeling was overcome . . . Turner's Australian comic Song "Paddy Malone' was given by Mr. Turner (in costume) with all the humour its author can throw into it, and was vociferously encored; he then substituted "Molly Bawn." Other pieces deserving special notice, were "In happy moments" from the opera of Maritana, a gentleman amateur, and Moore's beautiful melody "The Meeting of the Waters," which was exquisitely rendered by a lady amateur, who being encored substituted "The harp that once thro' Tara's Halls," with equal credit . . . As to the instrumental portion of the entertainment, Mrs. Gibbs presided at the Piano, and contributed materially to the success by her able accompaniment. A solo on the violin was executed most artistically by Master W. Turner, a mere child, who gives promise of great musical talent . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John and William Turner (vocalist and pianist, father and son); Sacred Heart church (Darlinghurst)
"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire (7 April 1863), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63130001
Mr. William Dind having relinquished the lesseeship of this establishment, which during his time bas been distinguished for ability, taste, and judgment, Mr. Tolano, of the Lyceum, has assumed the reins of management. Saturday was the opening night of the new campaign, which certainly was begun under the most favourable auspices . . . The orchestra, under the able leadership of Mr. Boam, has been well formed, the name of Mr. John Gibbs appearing in the list. We are happy to say the house was full . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Dind (manager); Raphael Tolano (manager); Philip Barnett Boam (leader)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 May 1863), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13078075
TEMPERANCE HALL. Pitt-street - Grand Entertainment. THIS EVENING. May 5th.
Complimentary BENEFIT to Mrs. J. GIBBS, late of the Victoria and Prince of Wales Theatres,
tendered by the Baltimore Amateur Minstrels in conjunction with
Mrs. W. J. Cordner, Mr. G. H. Rogers, Mr. Hodge, &c., who have kindly volunteered their valuable services upon this occasion.
Prices of admission Reserved seats, 2s.; back seats, 1s, Doors open at 7, commence at a quarter to 8.
ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Cordner (vocalist); George Herbert Rogers (vocalist); Sebastian Hodge (musician); Baltimore Minstrels (troupe); Temperance Hall (Sydney venue)
[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1863), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13078265
A benefit concert was given at the Temperance Hall, on the evening of the 5th instant, in the interest of Mrs. Gibbs, an old and favourite member of the dramatic profession, long been incapacitated by illness. It was very numerously attended and well supported by members of the musical and theatrical professions.
"BENEFIT CONCERT", Sydney Mail (9 May 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166654424
A benefit concert was held on Tuesday in the Temperance Hall in the interest of Mrs. J. Gibbs, an old and respected member of the dramatic profession, who has for some time past been incapacitated by illness from following her vocation. The Baltimore Minstrels, together with Mr. G. H. Rogers, Mr. Hodge, Mrs. W. J. Cordner, and other professionals, gave their services gratuitously on the occasion, and it is satisfactory to state that the appeal was generously responded to by the public. The hall, in fact, was crowded, and those who so kindly patronised the lady for "Auld lang syne," had no reason to complain, for the entertainment was well selected, and elicited the hearty approbation of all present.
Death certificate, Sarah Elizabeth Gibbs, died 29 March 1866; BDM NSW 453/1866
29 March 1866 / Dowling Street / Sarah Elizabeth Gibbs / Female 62 years / Paralysis / [Father's name and occupation] Herbert / Librarian /
Informant - John Gibbs, Husband / Born Surrey England / 23 years in N.S.W. / Marriage Sydney, Dec. 1858, [sic] [to] John Gibbs / Children of marriage - None living
Burials in the parish of Camperdown, in the county of Cumberland, in the year 1866; register 1854-67, page 488; Anglican Diocese of Sydney
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/512234:61177 (PAYWALL)
No. 13814 / Sarah Elizabeth Gibbs / Dowling St. / [died] March 29 / [buried] March 31 / Years 62 / Wife of Musician . . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 April 1866), 15
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13129947
To Parties Furnishing, Dealers, and others.
MR. H. VAUGHAN has received instructions from Mr. John Gibbs to sell by auction,
on TUESDAY, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, on the premises, No. 99, Dowling-street,
Household furniture, kitchen utensils, and effects.
"SACRED HEART ORGAN FUND", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 November 1866), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13149156
A concert, in which the choir of the Sacred Heart Church (assisted by several other lady) and gentlemen amateurs) took part, was given last evening in the hall connected with the church. This was the first of a series of concepts which are to be given in aid of a fund for the purchase of a new organ for the church, and, taking everything into consideration, the attendances was very good . . . About thirty of the school children sang twice during the evening, in a manner which shewed that they had been well trained. Mr. Gibbs, an violinist, and Mr. Turner, jun., as accompanyist on the pianoforte, sustained their parts very creditably; the latter gentleman also performed some favourite Irish airs on the violin. Mr. Turner sen., sang several capital songs, and also acted as conductor on the occasion . . .
[Advertisement], Empire (28 September 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60845323
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE.
Solo Lessee and Director - Mr. Edgar Ray. Stage Manager - Mr. J. L. Hall.
'SPLENDID ORCHESTRA! NEW SCENERY! MILLION PRICES! . . .
ON MONDAY EVENING First night of the new original Burlesque of
BLACK EYED SUSAN, Which will be produced for the first time in Sydney, upon a scale of splendour hitherto unattempted in Australia,
supported by the entire strength of the Company . . .
New and original music arranged by Mr. Gibbs,
and the Burlesque especially localised, in honor of PRINCE ALFRED'S visit by Grosvenor Bunster, Esq.
The Fleet in the Downs! . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edgar Ray (manager); John Lawrence Hall (actor, manager); Alfred (royal visitor); Grosvenor Bunster (journalist)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 June 1869), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13185943
SCHOOL OF ARTS, PITT-STREET. SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY ASSOCIATION.
GRAND AMATEUR DRAMATIC and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. (Under most distinguished patronage.)
MONDAY EVENING, June 21, 1869 . . . GEORGE L. CARTER, Manager.
Musical Director, Mr. JOHN GIBBS.
S. H. H. ASSOCIATION.- Band Rehearsal, School of Arts, THIS DAY, at 3 o'clock. J. GIBBS, Conductor.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 July 1870), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13213460
MR. JOHN GIBBS, Professor and Teacher of Music, 90, Palmer-street, near St. Kilda House.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 January 1872), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28415441
MR. JOHN GIBBS, Professor, Teacher of the Violin, Pianoforte, and Singing, 80, Crown-st., Wlmloo.
"FUNERALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 June 1875), 14
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28405247
THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mr. JOHN GIBBS, Musician, late of the Victoria Theatre, are invited to attend his Funeral; to move from his late residence, Brougham-street, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2 o'clock, to the Necropolis. - JAMES CURTIS.
[News], Evening News (15 June 1875), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130493871
We regret to mention the death of Mr. John Gibbs, who has been well known among musical circles in this colony since the year 1841 [recte 1842]. The older residents of Sydney will remember him as the leader of the orchestra in the Victoria and Prince of Wales theatres in days gone by. During the last few years he has not been prominently before the public, having devoted himself principally to teaching. His death will be regretted by a large circle of friends and pupils.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 July 1875), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13357065
In the Intestate Estate of the late Mr. J. Gibbs, musician, deceased.
THIS DAY, July 14, at half-past 10 o'clock.
To Musicians, Members of Orchestras, Professionals, Teachers of Music, Private Parties, and others.
DUNN and LISTER have received instructions from the Curator of Intestate Estates to sell by auction, THIS DAY, July 14, at half past 10 o'clock,
The furniture, clothing, musical instruments, music, and affects of the late Mr. John Gibbs, deceased.
The collection of music is very extensive and varied, comprising all the principal operas, theatrical, sacred, comic, and dance.
The violins are by celebrated makers - one is particularly worthy of note, being the make of Andrew Guarnerius,
and is considered by connoisseurs to be one of the finest violins in the colonies. Terms, cash. No reserve.
After 1875:
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 February 1876), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13365794
HUNTER-STREET. - VIOLIN, case and bow of late J. Gibbs, £5, cost £20.
"TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 March 1887), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13630088
. . . considerably more than "25 years ago" English operas and English rendering of foreign operas were performed by the "stock company" of the old Vic, under the leadership of that old enthusiast, the late Mr. John Gibbs, two evenings in each week, and I do not hesitate to say that such operas as "Norma", "Lucia", "Sonnambula", "Der Freischütz", "Bohemian Girl", "Enchantress", "Daughter of St. Mark", "Maid of Honor", "Maritana", "Siege of Rochelle", "Mountain Sylph", "Night Dancers", &c., and many musical plays, were much better and more completely represented in Sydney in those days than in any Provincial city in England. And, remember, this was before we were honoured by the comet-like presence of the many musical stars who have since visited us, and shown us poor benighted colonials "how to do it" . . .
Francis Campbell Brewer, The drama and music in New South Wales, published by authority of the New South Wales Commissioners for the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (Sydney: Charles Potter, Government Printer, 1892), 12
https://archive.org/stream/dramamusicinnews00brew#page/21 (DIGITISED)
In the latter part of 1841 or the beginning of 1842, Mr. Wyatt visited England, and while there engaged several professionals for Sydney. They were - Mr. J. G. Griffiths, Mr. Deering, Mr. and Mrs. Torning, Mr. James, Madame Louise, and Mrs. Gibbes, with Mr. John Gibbes as leader of the orchestra. Mr. James and Mrs. Torning made their debut in the drama of "The Somnambulist," Mr. Torning and Madame Louise in "The Wreck Ashore," Mr. Griffiths in "Hamlet," and Mrs. Gibbes as a vocalist. Mr. Gibbes took his place as conductor and leader of the orchestra, and to him is due the introduction of the Royal Irish Quadrilles, which were performed night after night, and always called forth rapturous applause . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Campbell Brewer (author)
"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . No. 99 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (25 December 1907), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166756375
. . . Mr. John Gibbes, who had a peculiar lump at the spot where phrenologists say the bump of benevolence should be, as leader of the orchestra. And I saw Mr. Gibbes 30 years after, leading the orchestra in the same old Victoria Theatre . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed")
"MUMMER MEMOIRS. SOME EARLY MUSIC MASTERS . . . No. 103 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (16 February 1910), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166749435
. . . In the forties the number of musical professors was naturally limited. There was Madame Dudemaine in Park-street, and there was Abraham Emmanuel in Prince-street; Francis Ellard taught and sold music in George-street, and Samuel William Friedlander was to be found at 4 Portobello-place, Goulburn-street; Mr. John Gibbs was in Elizabeth-street. Sydneyites of 40 years ago will remember Mr. Gibbs conducting at the Victoria Theatre. In her younger days his wife was a capable and useful actress . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Florentine Dudemaine (musician, dancing instructor); Francis Ellard (musician, musicseller); William Friedlander (musician)
"MUMMER MEMOIRS. SOME PLAYERS OF THE FORTIES AND FIFTIES . . . MR. AND MRS. GIBBS . . . (No. 238. By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (18 December 1912), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168576308
. . . Mr. Gibbs was with us up to the early seventies. He was conductor of the Victoria Theatre orchestra in 1871-2, when Mr. John Bennett was lessee. The old man was a clever musician, and very modest. He was beloved of the Sydney playgoers. I believe he came to Sydney in the early forties . . .
Documented musical compositions by John Gibbs (none extant):
A new set of Irish quadrilles ("composed . . . for this occasion", 1843)
Hark! hark! the merry peal (duet) and Our sex is capricious (song) (1843)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 March 1843), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12421450
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. GRANDEST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
Great Treat for the Votaries of Apollo and Terpsichore!
New Opera, New Songs, new Choruses, and new Dances.
FOR THE BENBEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. GIBBS. MONDAY, MARCH 27TH, 1843 . . .
The performances to commence with (for the first time at this theatre) the Comic Opera, by General Burgoyne), entitled,
THE LORD OF THE MANOR. The whole of the music arranged, partly composed, and produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Gibbs; the dances by Mr. Torning . . .
In the course of the piece, Duet, "Hark hark! the merry Peal" (composed by Mr. Gibbs) - Mrs. Gibbs & Mad. Louise . . .
Song, "Our Sex is capricious," composed by Mr. Gibbs - Mad. Louise . . .
Previous to the Opera, the Band (which will be considerably augmented on this occasion) will perform Rossini's celebrated overture to "La Gazza Ladra;"
and in the course of the evening, an entirely new set of Irish Quadrilles, composed by Mr. Gibbs for this occasion,
introducing the celebrated airs of "Captain Casey," "St. Patrick was a Gentleman," "Morgiana in Ireland," &c. &c. . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gibbs . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Madame Louise (Mrs. James, actor, vocalist)
MUSIC: Probably correctly Corporal Casey (tune); Morgiana in Ireland (tune)
We are two wandering Savoyards (comic duet) ? and other numbers in Linda, the pearl of Savoy (1845)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 August 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28650080
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, AUGUST 11.
Will be presented for the first time, a domestic drama, in three acts, from the pen of C. Z. Barnett, Esq., entitled
LINDA, THE PEARL OF SAVOY. The Music arranged by Mr. Gibbs.
In the course of the piece, Chorus - "Come children of Savoy, away," Mr. J. Howson and characters.
Song - "The mother's blessing," Mrs. Gibbs. Grand Pas de Deux, by Miss Kelk and Signor Carandini.
Duet - "We are two wandering Savoyards," by Mrs. Stirling and Mr. F. Howson.
Song - "Mountain Flower," Mrs. Stirling.
Chorus - "Now onward, onward merrily," Mr. J. Howson and characters . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Howson (vocalist); Miss Kelk (dancer); Gerome Carandini (dancer); Theodosia Stirling (vocalist, later Mrs. Guerin, as see 1850 below); Frank Howson (vocalist)
PIECE: Linda, the pearl of Savoy [adapted from the libretto of Linda di Chamounix] (by Charles Zachary Barnett)
[Advertisement], The Australian (1 November 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37157017
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
For the Benefit of MR. AND MRS. GIBBS . . . on MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3 . . .
After which, the popular and highly admired Comic Duet,
"We are two wandering Savoyards," Mrs. Stirling and Mr. F. Howson - Composed expressly tor them by Mr. Gibbs . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12917774
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MRS. FREDERICK WILLIS' BENEFIT, THIS EVENING, 9TH MAY . . .
Comic Duet, "The Wandering Savoyards," Mrs. Guerin and Mr. F. Howson, (Music composed by Mr. Gibbs) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Augusta Willis (actor)
The rose of Cashmere; or, Ebe Bacar, the diamond merchant ("Ballet Divertisement", 1845)
[Advertisement], The Australian (1 November 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37157017
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
For the Benefit of MR. AND MRS. GIBBS . . . on MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3 . . .
THE Evening's Entertainments will commence with the popular grand National Opera, in 3 Acts, founded on Sir Walter Scott's Poem, entitled
THE LORD OF THE ISLES; Or, The Gathering of the Clans.
The Music arranged expressly for the Opera, by Mr. Gibbs . . .
After which, for the first time at this Theatre, a Ballet Divertisement,
written by Mrs. Gibbs, and the Music by Mr. Gibbs, entitled
THE ROSE OF CASHMERE; OR, EBE BACAR, THE DIAMOND MERCHANT . . .
In Christian lands ("new song . . . arranged for the occasion", 1845)
[Advertisement], The Australian (4 November 1845), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37158576
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
MR. J. DOUGLASS, (prompter,) . . . his BENEFIT . . .
on THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6 . . .
. . . Mrs. Douglass, (pupil of Mrs. Gibbs) will have the honor to sing an entirely new Song,
"In Christian Lands," the Music arranged for the occasion by Mr. Gibbs . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James and Ellen Douglass (actors, vocalist)
An entirely new set of polka quadrilles ("arranged for this orchestra") (1847)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 January 1847), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12891941
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, 26TH JANUARY . . .
Previous to the afterpiece an entirely new set of Polka Quadrilles, arranged for this orchestra by Mr. Gibbs . . .
Le pont neuf; or, Mad as a March hare (comic ballet of action, 1847)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1847), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12897449
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MADAME TORNING'S BENEFIT, ON THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 3 . . .
To conclude with the Comic Ballet of Action, LE PONT NEUF; or, MAD AS A MARCH HARE.
The music by Mr. Gibbs. The ballet by Mr. Torning . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza and Andrew Torning (dancer, actor and manager)
Grand new Mexican dance (1851)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 February 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12924691
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FOR the BENEFIT OF Mr. GRIFFITHS, Manager . . .
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 . . .
Grand new Mexican Dance, the Misses Griffiths, arranged by Mrs. Gibbs, the music composed and arranged by Mr. Gibbs . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Gordon Griffiths (actor, manager) and daughters (dancers)
Air with variations (violin solo, 1851)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 March 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28646126
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. GIBBS . . .
THIS EVENING, MARCH 3 . . . Solo, Violin, Air, with Variations, by Mr. Gibbs . . .
My father's grave (song, 1851)
[Advertisement], The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (1 November 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251530643
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1851,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. Belfield . . .
"My Father's Grave," Miss Sara Flower, Music composed by Mr. Gibbs, Words by Mr. Belfield . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Belfield (actor); Sara Flower (vocalist)
"My Father's Grave", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (15 November 1851), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59773501
My Father's Grave. MUSIC BY MR. GIBBS - WORDS BY MR. BELFIELD.
(Sung with enthusiastic applause by MISS SARA FLOWER at the Victoria Theatre.)
As by my father's grave I knelt
The tears were falling fast,
To think that I, so very young,
Should be the lonely last.
No kindred now remains to me:
I'll dwell in silent cave,
And nightly wander here to pray
Beside My Father's Grave . . . [2 more verses]
[Advertisement], Empire (27 October 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60130984
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, Wednesday, October 27 . . .
Song, My Father's Grave, Madame Sara Flower, composed by Mr. Gibbs . . .
A cantata appropriate to the first anniversary of the gold discovery in New South Wales (1852)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 May 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12936709
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, MAY 12 . . .
A Cantata, appropriate to the first Anniversary of the Gold Discovery in New South Wales,
arranged by Mr. Gibbs, will be sung by Mesdames Sara Flower, Carandini, Messrs. F. and J. Howson, and Full Chorus . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist)
"MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 May 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12936703
Perhaps the only exception from the general failure which attended the awkward attempt at general holiday-making on Monday last, was the performance of a Cantata by the corps vocale of the Royal Victoria Theatre, the words and music in honour of the occasion, written by Mr. Griffiths, manager; and composed by Mr. Gibbs, director of the music at this establishment. This cantata is a composition in four parts, which were severally rendered by Mesdames Sara Flower and Carandini, and Messrs. F. and J. Howson. It is peculiarly a dramatic composition, written in a dashing allegro style, and does great credit to Mr. Gibbs, whose acknowledged tact in making available all the artistical resources at his command, was fully displayed on this occasion. The solo parts were effectively relieved and sustained by a chorus of twenty voices; and an enthusiastic encore from a house crowded to the ceiling made a warm response, not only to the musical arrangement, but to the main sentiment which the music illustrated; namely, the succession of "an age of gold," to "an age of iron." A theatre is not legitimately, the arena for the expression of political opinions; but the manner in which this allusion to the "transportation question" was received on Monday evening by a house crowded with persons of the most varied opinions on almost all other questions, must have satisfied Earl Grey, had his Lordship formed one of the audience who, con amore, joined in the chorus, "Advance Australia," that the repulsive question which he, it appears, desires still to re-open, is for ever settled, in so far as New South Wales is concerned. It was only out of consideration for the vocalists that a second encore was restrained.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Gordon Griffiths (lyrics)
The bachelors' polka ("composed expressly", 1853)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 June 1853), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12946398
BACHELORS' BALL. The First Full Dress Bachelors' Ball
will take place at Clark's Assembly Rooms, on Friday Evening, the 24th June, 1853 . . .
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that they have secured the services of Mr. John Gibbs, of the Theatre Royal, and his band, whose musical talent in this colony needs no comment.
He has arranged expressly for this occasion a quadrille, and composed a new polka, entitled "The Bachelors," dedicated to the Committee.
Mr. Wm. Clark will officiate as master of the ceremonies . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Clark (dancing master)
Musical publications (J. Gibbs & Co., 1850-51; and J. Gibbs, 1851) (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
The Irish emigrant (1850)
They say there is some distant land (1850)
The old arm chair (1850)
NO COPIES IDENTIFIED
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (21 December 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59771730
JUST PUBLISHED. The following Songs,
as sung at Madame Francesca Allen's Grand Evening Concert, with unbounded applause.
The Irish Emigrant; They Say there is Some Distant Land, The Old Arm Chair, &c.,
60 Sixty Polkas, 1s. each.; J. GIBBS &c CO., 377, Pitt-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Francesca Allen (vocalist); the 60 polkas were certainly not new, but as previously published by George Hudson (musicseller, publisher)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 April 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12926106
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned,
in the business of Music Sellers, carried on by us under the firm of J. Gibbs and Co.,
at No. 377, Pitt-street, in the City of Sydney, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. -
Dated this 5th of April, 1851,
JOHN GIBBS.
ELIZA HUDSON.
Witness - W. G. PENNINGTON, Solicitor, George street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Hudson (Mrs. George Hudson, business partner)
Woman's heart (1851)
Woman's heart, the celebrated romance, sung by Miss Sara Flower, with the most enthusiastic applause, at the Royal Victoria Theatre, in the opera of The enchantress composed by M. W. Balfe (Sydney: J. Gibbs, 89 Phillip Street, [1851])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/23734017
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-176707598 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (5 July 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59772802
NEW MUSIC. NEW MUSIC. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
the celebrated Romance, entitled WOMAN'S HEART, as sung by Miss Sara Flower, at the VICTORIA THEATRE,
in the Opera of "THE ENCHANTRESS," and nightly encored. Composed by M. W. Balfe.
To be had of J. Gibbs, 89, Phillip-street; of W. Moffitt, Pitt-street; and at the Music Shops. PRICE, 2s.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Moffitt (musicseller, bookseller)
I love her (1851)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 August 1851), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12929208
JUST PUBLISHED, the favorite ballad "I LOVE HER,"
as sung by Mr. John Howson, in the above opera, composed by M. Balfe.
Also, a second edition of "Woman's Heart." To be had of J. Gibbs, 89, Phillip-street, Sydney, and all Music sellers.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Howson (vocalist)
Bibliography and resources:
The romance of the Sydney stage by Osric (Sydney: Currency Press in association with National Library of Australia, 1996), 73-228 passim
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/22007847
Alison Gyger, Civilising the colonies: pioneering opera in Australia (Sydney: Pellinor, 1999), 47-82 passim
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32587155
Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 172
http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)
GIBBS, John (John GIBBS; Mr. J. GIBBS; GIBBES)
Musical and theatrical promoter, venue proprietor (Charlie Napier Hotel and Theatre, Ballarat)
Born Buckinghamshire, England, c. 1822; son of John GIBBS and Alice SCOTT
Married Henrietta MERRY (1823-1906), St. George, Hanover Square, London, England, 4 December 1845
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 27 April 1853 (per Strathfieldsaye, from London, 18 January, aged "30")
Died Ballarat, VIC, 14 April 1860, aged "37"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gibbs+c1822-1860 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-John-d1860 (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Gibb's parents married at Adstock, Buckinghamshire, 11 October 1821; when Gibbs departed for Victoria, his wife, Henrietta, who was also born in Adstock, returned to her family there with their surviving three children, the youngest, Arthur, baptised there on 20 February 1853; they later joined Gibbs in the colony, arriving on the Royal Charter in March 1858. After Gibbs's death, Henrietta held a hotel license in her own name; she married Alfred Cherry in 1865, and died in Preston, VIC, in December 1906.
Charlie Napier Theatre 1857; "Charlie Napier Theatre, Main Road, Opened November 1854, Burnt Down 1861, Rebuilt In Brick December 1861, And Finally Pulled Down 1880"; Ballarat Historical Society Photograph Collection
https://ehive.com/collections/4819/objects/260074/charlie-napier-hotel (DIGITISED)
Documentation:
1845, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. George, Hanover Square in the county of Middlesex; register, 1845-46, page 186; City of Westminster Archives, STG/PR/7/31
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/90902931%3A61867 (PAYWALL)
No. 371 / December 4 / John Gibbs / full age / Bachelor / Messenger / Davies Street / [father] John Gibbs / Porter
Henrietta Merry / full age / Spinster / - / Davies Street / William Merry / Publican . . . [witnesses] Thos. Chapman, Emma Thorne . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Strathfieldsaye, from London, 18 January 1853, for Melbourne, 27 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=213 (DIGITISED)
. . . Gibbs John / 30 // Edward Scott / 25 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Scott was his maternal cousin
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 May 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792361
JOHN GIBBS, of the Globe Tavern, Seymour-street, Euston-square, London, and Edward Scott, of Adstock, Bucks, would be happy to hear of any of their friends; address, office of this paper.
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (12 July 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154898340
TO-MORROW. Splendid Investment. The Charlie Napier Hotel, Ballarat Flat.
CARVER, DALTON and JACKSON are favored with instructions from Mr. John Gibbs, one of copartnery,
to sell by public auction, on Friday, 13th inst., on the Premises, at one o'clock,
The half interest in the Charlie Napier Hotel.
The auctioneers, in calling attention to the above will not resort to that science called "puffing,"
which the profession generally gain credit for, but they will merely state facts.
The retiring partner in the Charlie Napier having accumulated a fortune,
is about to return to England, and to enable him to do so, he will close all accounts,
hence the sale of his interest in the above splendid hotel.
They also feel they do not exaggerate when they assert that no inn in the Colony does better business than the above, and they challenge contradiction.
A better opportunity for a capitalist to invest his money has never presented itself, a certain fortune being the inevitable result to the fortunate purchaser.
The books of the establishment will be open to the inspection of bona fide intending buyers on the morning of sale.
The terms will be declared at sale. Remember! - Friday, 13th July, at one o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlie Napier Hotel (Ballarat venue); but see also, "HOUSE-BREAKING", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 October 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250438602
"LOLA MONTES AT BALLAARAT", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (23 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048946
At the conclusion of the performances at the theatre, on Monday, the 18th inst., at Ballaarat,
Lola Montes came forward and addressed the audience in the following terms, which we extract from the Star of Tuesday, February 19th:-
"Ladies and Gentlemen, - I am very sure that all in the house must be my very good friends to have come on this bad night to see me. I know I do not speak to strangers.
I have a very painful duty to perform to-night . . . There is a certain gentleman in this town called Seekamp. Take the ees out, and it is Skamp. (Applause.) . . .
Mr. Seekamp, the great friend of the miners told me in the hearing of two respectable men and a lady, that the miners "were a set of ----".
I cannot use the words, something hogs. I appeal to Mr. Gibbs, to Mr. Dicker Hamilton, to Mr. Crosby, and to many others, if this is not true . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lola Montez (dancer, actor); Henry Seekamp (journalist); Frederick Dicker Hamilton (vocalist); James Crosby (actor, manager)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (27 November 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250439241
CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. MR. GIBBS HAS much pleasure in announcing that he has succeeded in engaging for a limited number of nights, the old Ballarat favorite,
THATCHER, Who will make his First Appearance this evening, Thursday, 27th November -
The inimitable Thatcher will introduce his latest composition this evening at THE CHARLIE.
Everybody should come and hear THATCHER. New Original Songs this evening,
THATCHER Will sing his latest compositions (first time) this evening, entitled -
Colonial Curiosities. An Australian Wedding.
Co-o-ey. The Chinese Joss House.
Australian Customs. &c., &c., &c.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter)
[Advertisement], The Star (23 March 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66041412
CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. Proprietor - MR. JOHN GIBBS.
Lessee and Manager - MR. J. R. GREVILLE.
TO-NIGHT (MONDAY). Fresh Attraction. New Pieces. -
First appearance of MISS KATE WARDE. In Pantomime. -
Mr. E. HOLLOWAY As Guy Ruthven, the Maniac Outcast.
First night of THE INCHAPE BELL; OR, THE MANIAC OUTCAST (With New Scenery, Machinery, and Effects.)
The Dumb Sailor Boy - Miss Kate Warde.
Overture - Orchestra.
To conclude with THE MILLER OF WHETSTONE; OR, THE CROSS-BOW LETTER.
Caleb Goodfellow - Mr. Greville.
Kate Careaway, with songs, Miss Kate Warde.
OBSERVE THE PRICES. Front Boxes (select) 4s. Side Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit 1s.
Leader of the Band - HERR RICHTY.
J. B. GREVILLE, Stage Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Rodger Greville (actor, manager); Kate Warde (actor, vocalist); Edmund Holloway (actor, vocalist); Carl Richty (musician)
"News and Notes", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (6 March 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72465417
The opera of "Lucrezia Borgia" was produced last night at the Napier to a crowded house both in pit and boxes. Every care had been taken in the production, and the success was commensurate . . . Before the rising of the curtain for the third act Mr. Winterbottom came before the footlights, and on the part of Signor and Signora Bianchi returned thanks for the support the company had received at the hands of the Ballarat public, also to Mr. John Gibbs for his liberality towards the company. That night, he said, closed the engagement, but a re-engagement had been made, and several new operas would be brought out, beginning with "La Traviata" on Thursday night next. We believe the Bianchis and Mr. Farquharson proceed to Melbourne to-day to be present at a concert.
ASSOCIATIONS: Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); John Winterbottom (conductor); Robert Farquharson (vocalist)
"News and Notes", The Star (13 March 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72465566
The abrupt termination of the engagement of the opera Company at the Charlie Napier Theatre, the closing of that building and the premises attached thereto, and the sudden disappearance of Mr. John Gibbs, afforded the people of Ballarat food for gossip yesterday (Monday). Certain "limbs of the law" are now in possession of the premises.
"DEATH", The Star (16 April 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72466210
On the 14th instant, at Underwood's Cottage, Lyons street, Ballarat, Mr. John Gibbs, aged 37.
"CHARLIE NAPIER", The Star (16 April 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72466221
The pit was well filled, but the boxes were nearly empty on Saturday night at this house, when Verdi's opera "Attila" was reproduced . . . At the close of the first act Mr. Charles Walsh came before the curtain and alluded very feelingly to the death of Mr. John Gibbs, the late proprietor of the house, a gentlemen to whom, he remarked, Ballarat owed much for his enterprise and perseverance in catering for our amusement. All the stars, with the exception of Madame Bishop and Miss Hayes, that had ever visited the Australias had appeared at the Napier, and a constant succession of novelties had thus been supplied. Mr. Gibbs had also built that house, which was acknowledged at the time to be the finest theatre in the colony; but a reverse of fortune had come, and he had been compelled to succumb to circumstances; the consequence being that his widow and family were left at his death in a condition of penury. Signor and Signora Bianchi, and all the members of the company, down to the call boy, had not only consented to give a benefit for the widow and her little ones, but had promised to take tickets, and he had no doubt the house would be filled on the occasion. Mr. Hoskins, also, at the Royal, had promised a benefit on Wednesday, and this being the case, that at the Napier would necessarily take place on Tuesday. This announcement was received with loud cheers.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Walsh (actor); Anna Bishop (vocalist); Catherine Hayes (vocalist); William Hoskins (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. JOHN GIBBS", The Star (18 April 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72466270
The funeral of the late Mr. John Gibbs took place yesterday. At three o'clock precisely, the cortege moved from the Charlie Napier Theatre, which, until very recently, belonged to the deceased. The procession was preceded by feather pages and mutes; after which came the band of the theatre, with muffled drums, playing the "Dead March in Saul." The hearse (which was drawn by four horses) with the coffin came next; and the chief mourners - who were, principally, the brother, brother-in-law, and some of the relatives of the deceased - followed in a mourning coach drawn by two horses . . .
"THE BENEFIT FOR MRS. GIBBS", The Star (18 April 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72466267
The performance at the Charlie Napier Theatre last night was for the benefit of the wife and family of the late Mr. John Gibbs. The opera announced for performance was "Lucretia Borgia," but after the rise of the curtain, Mr. Chapman came in front of the spotlights and spoke a prologue . . . at the conclusion of which he said he regretted it was his disagreeable duty to announce that owing to Miss Minnie Clifford refusing to appear in character assigned to her in Lucretia Borgia the opera of Attila would be substituted in its stead . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Chapman (actor, manager); Minnie Clifford (actor)
GIBBS, Joseph Thomas Burton (Joseph Thomas Burton GIBBS; Joseph GIBBS; J. T. B. GIBBS; J. T. BURTON-GIBBS)
Music and general printer and publisher, ? composer
Born Derby, Derbyshire, England, 31 January 1832; baptised Tissington, 10 March 1832, son of Thomas GIBBS (c. 1794-1843) and Hannah ROBERTS (c. 1804-1837)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 8 August 1853 (per Indian Queen, from Liverpool, 18 May)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1862
Active Sydney, NSW, from 1863-92, as Gibbs, Shallard and Co.
Married (1) Emily Constance WOOD (1844-1901), Sydney, NSW, 1878
Married (2) Alice Elizabeth MOXHAM (1863-1941), Annandale, NSW, 3 June 1905
Died Randwick, NSW, 28 January 1925, aged 93
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Thomas+Burton+Gibbs+1832-1925 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBBS-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Thomas Shallard (partner); William Clarson (partner); Alfred Henry Massina (partner); Clarson, Shallard and Co. (firm); Gibbs, Shallard and Co. (firm)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Tissington in the county of Derby in the year 1832; register 1813-88, page 30; Derbyshire Record Office, D 652 A/PI 3
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3823038%3A61408 (PAYWALL)
No. 239 / 1832 March y'e 10th / Born Jan'y 31st / Joseph Thomas Burton y'e son [of] / Thomas & Hannah / Gibbs / Free Gram'r School Ashbourne / Clergyman . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Indian Queen, from Liverpool, 14/18 May 1853, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3404E19C-F96C-11E9-AE98-FBBBD63BD0BC?image=513 (DIGITISED)
. . . R. R. Gibbs / 23 / Farmer // Eliza / 24 / Wife / Infant //
J. T. B. Gibbs / 21 / Printer . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Robert Gibbs (1829-1872, elder brother)
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (15 December 1863), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155024596
NOTICE. - The PARTNERSHIP previously existing between
JOSEPH T. GIBBS, ALFRED MASSINA, JOSEPH T. SHALLARD and WILLIAM CLARSON,
under the style and firm of Clarson, Shallard & Co., Printers, Melbourne and Sydney,
was DISSOLVED on the 23rd day of NOVEMBER, 1863, so far as regards the said Joseph T. Shallard and William Clarson.
(Signed) JOSEPH T. GIBBS, ALFRED MASSINA, JOSEPH T. SHALLARD, WILLIAM CLARSON. Witness - James McKean.
The business will be carried on as before, by consent, under the style and firm of Clarson, Shallard & Co.,
by the undersigned, by whom also all debts will be received and all accounts paid. ALFRED MASSINA. JOSEPH. T. GIBBS.
85 Bourke street, Melbourne; 207 Pitt street, Sydney.
"NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION", New South Wales Government Gazette (19 March 1869), 725
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228678551
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. THE Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned,
carrying on business as Printers and Publishers, in Melbourne and Sydney, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
WILLIAM CLARSON. ALFRED MASSINA. (Clarson, Massina, & Co., Melbourne.)
JOSEPH T. B. GIBBS. JOSEPH T. SHALLARD. (Gibbs, Shallard, & Co., Sydney.)
The business in Melbourne will be conducted as heretofore, by the said William Clarson and Alfred Massina,
under the old style of "Clarson, Massina, & Co.," who will pay accounts owing and receive moneys due.
The business in Sydney will be conducted as heretofore by the said Joseph Gibbs and Joseph T. Shallard,
under the old style of "Gibbs, Shallard, & Co.," who will pay accounts owing and receive moneys due.
February 24th, 1869.
ASSOCIATIONS: Clarson, Massina and Co. (firm)
"NOTICE", New South Wales Government Gazette (10 September 1878), 3658
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223112157
NOTICE is hereby given, that the partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned,
Joseph Thomas Burton Gibbs and Joseph Thomas Shallard of Pitt-street, Sydney,
carrying on business as printers and publishers under the style or firm of " Gibbs, Shallard, & Co.,"
has this day been dissolved, the said Joseph Thomas Shallard retiring from the said business,
which will be carried on by the said Joseph Thomas Burton Gibbs on his own account,
but under the same style of "Gibbs, Shallard, & Co." . . .
"MR. J. T. BURTON-GIBBS", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 January 1925), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16192507
Mr. Joseph Thomas Burton-Gibbs, one of Sydney's oldest business identities, yesterday died at his residence, Hillcrest, Church-street, Randwick, at the advanced age of 93 years. Mr. Burton-Gibbs, trading as Gibbs, Shallard, and Company, was for many years one of the leading printers and publishers of the city, among his publications being the "Illustrated Sydney News." His premises were involved in the great conflagration which swept Pitt street in the 'nineties, and were totally destroyed. The deceased was a native of Derby. He left England for Melbourne in 1853 on the sailing ship Indian Queen, and he resided in the southern capital until 1862, when he came to Sydney . . .
? Musical works (unlikely):
Santa Claus schottische (1877)
Santa Claus schottische, Christmas and New Year's gift, presented by the American Novelty Company ["Santa Claus schottische / Written for the American Novelty Company / J. G."] (Sydney: Gibbs, Shallard and Co. printers, [1877])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/22021076
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-167243942 (DIGITISED)
Sheet music publications:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/music?l-publictag=Gibbs+Shallard+and+Co (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
Bibliography and resources:
Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 172-73
http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)
. . . Music published under the name of Gibbs, Shallard & Co includes Giorza's Land of the Sunny South in 1879, Santa Claus Schottische, Martin Luther Demonstration . . . Hymns and Tunes, 1883, and Program[me] of Songs to be Sung by Students, Sydney University Annual Commemoration, 1889-1909. There are also libretti to operas and cantatas . . .
MUSIC: Martin Luther demonstration (1883)
GIBSON, Frederick (Frederick GIBSON; F. GIBSON; Mr. GIBSON)
Theatre proprietor, manager, publican
Born London, England, c. 1803
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 30 September 1826 (free per Medora, from London, 10 May)
Married (1) Esther DOBSON (d. 1865), St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 30 September 1828 (aged "23")
Married (2) Eliza BENTLEY (d. 1869), Scots church, Sydney, NSW, 25 September 1865
Died (suicide) Sydney, NSW, 22 September 1866, aged "56/57" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Gibson+c1803-1866 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBSON-Frederick (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Marriages, St. James's church, Sydney; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)
https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30073017501 (PAYWALL)
30 September 1828 / Frederick Gibson / 23 years / Bachelor / Clerk /
Ester Hand / 30 years / Widow / [witnesses] Joseph Wyatt, Rachel Wyatt, 42 Pitt-street . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Esther Dobson (Mrs. George Hand, 1820) had arrived under a life sentence on the Northampton in 1815, and, now with a conditional pardon, was, despite their marriage, still listed as a servant to Gibson in the 1828 census; her sister Rachel Dobson had married Joseph Wyatt in London in 1813
New South Wales census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43339&p=257 (DIGITISED)
. . . [Gibson] Frederick / 25 / Came Free / [per] Medora / 1825 [sic, ? 1826] / Publican / George Street Sydney . . .
"Shipping Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (6 March 1838), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8650510
MARCH 3. - Sailed the schooner Marian Watson, 146 tons, Shorter, master; for Sydney with a cargo of sundries. - Passengers, Mr. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Grove, Mrs. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis, Mr. Falchon . . . G. Arabin and wife.
ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel and Bridget Grove (actors); Dinah Murray (actor, vocalist); Arthur Falchon (actor); Gustavus and Frances Arabin (actors, vocalist)
[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (17 March 1838), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2540171
The New Theatre Royal, Pitt-street, opens on Saturday, the 24th instant. The Company is not yet fully completed, but by an advertisement in another column we perceive that Mr. Wyatt is in attendance daily at the New Theatre for the purpose of entering into engagements with the members of "the dramatic profession." 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. In addition to these, Mr. Wyatt has engaged from the company of the Old Theatre . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wyatt (proprietor); Royal Victoria Theatre ("New Theatre Royal"); Theatre Royal ("Old Theatre")
"Publicans Licenses . . . PITT-STREET", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 June 1838), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2546235
. . . Frederick Gibson, Victoria Hotel . . .
"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE", Commercial Journal and Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (9 May 1840), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226456520
The following is a correct list of all the Licenses granted for the ensuing year, up to last evening . . .
Frederick Gibson, Victoria Hotel, [Pitt-street] . . .
"TRANSFER OF LICENCES", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (4 March 1841), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2552683
. . . Victoria Hotel, Pitt-street, from Frederick Gibson to Charles Wright . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 December 1845), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12884340
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. OPEN EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY.
THE public is most respectfully informed that Mr. F. GIBSON having purchased the interest formerly held by Mr. KNIGHT in this establishment,
the Proprietorship will, in future, be under the names of MESSRS. WYATT AND GIBSON.
[manicule] During the short recess, the interior of the Theatre has been newly painted,
and will RE-OPEN for the Summer Season THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 26 . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Gibbs . . .
Stage Manager, Mr. J. Lazar.
Acting Manager, Mr. T. Simes.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Knight (outgoing proprietor); Joseph Wyatt (partner); John Gibbs (leader); John Lazar (actor, manager); Thomas Simes (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
"Theatricals", The Spectator (24 January 1846), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250085049
Since we, in other columns, had the honor of drawing the attention of the Sydney public to "things theatrical," an important change has taken place in the arrangements at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. F. Gibson, a gentleman admirably qualified for the office, has purchased Mr. Knight's share in the establishment, and assumed the post of manager. The commencement of the season has been highly auspicious, and the lovers of the drama may justly congratulate themselves on a change which promises many agreeable results. The re-engagement of Mr. Nesbitt, and the revival of several standard tragedies, evince Mr. Gibson's desire to advance the higher departments of the art, whilst the production of La Sonnambula, and La Cenerentola, shows his anxious wish to meet the growing taste of the higher classes of Sydney for dramatic vocal performances of a superior class. In reviving these favorite operas, the music of which is so well known to most play-goers, we think the manager displays a just perception of what is popular and attractive with his patrons . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Nesbitt (actor)
"Theatricals", The Spectator (7 February 1846), 32
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250084222
Full and fashionable houses continue to mark the regime of Messrs. Wyatt and Gibson, as one that is highly popular with the play-going public. The performances of Mr. Nesbitt having been most attractive, a new engagement with him has been entered into, and on Thursday he reappeared as Brutus, in Howard Payne's tragedy of that name. La Sonnambula has been repeated during the week, and the sustained attention and applause with which Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Gibbs, and the Messrs. Howson, were listened to throughout, is an agreeable indication of the tendency of public taste amongst us. Some very graceful dancing by Madame Torning and Signor Carandini has pleasingly varied the entremets provided by the indefatigable purveyors.
ASSOCIATIONS: Theodosia Stirling (actor, vocalist); Caroline Wallace (actor, vocalist); Eliza Gibbs (actor, vocalist); Frank Howson (actor, vocalist); John Howson (actor, vocalist); Eliza Torning (dancer); Gerome Carandini (dancer)
"Theatricals", The Spectator (25 July 1846), 319
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250084439
The Bohemian Girl continues to be cordially welcomed by full and fashionable houses. A judicious omission or so, which we hinted to Mr. Gibson last week, has materially improved the effect; and the success of the Opera will, we trust, induce him to persevere in producing a series of pieces more in accordance with the palpable taste of the Sydney public than those Which he has on too many occasions brought forward. Balfe's Opera improves on farther acquaintance; the chief pieces are nightly honored with warm encores, and Mrs. Stirling has been called for on each evening, at the fall of the curtain, to receive the complimentary tribute of the audience. The Messrs. Howson also share in the approving demonstrations, and altogether we may fairly congratulate Messrs. Wyatt and Gibson on the triumphant success of the Opera. We hear that it is contemplated to produce the Siege of Rochelle after the run of the Bohemian Girl - a design which we hope will be carried into effect.
[Advertisement], The Spectator (1 August 1846), 333
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250085164
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. PROPRIETORS, MESSRS. WYATT & GIBSON.
DOOES OPEN AT HALF-PAST 6, TO COMMENCE AT 7 PRECISELY.
THIS EVENING, August 1, will be presented the celebrated Opera, with new Scenery, Dresses, &c., entitled
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
To conclude with (for the first time) a laughable Farce entitled
THE YOUNG SCAMP!
MR. J. LAZAR, Stage Manager.
MR. T. SIMES, Acting Manager.
Vivat Regina.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); Thomas Simes (actor, manager)
[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (18 December 1846), 1593
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230145219
VICTORIA THEATRE. NOTICE is hereby given,
that the Copartnership heretofore carried on by the undersigned under the firm of "Wyatt and Gibson,"
in the business of conducting the Victoria Theatre, in Pitt-street, Sydney,
was this day dissolved by mutual consent. Dated the 14th day of December, 1846.
JOSEPH WYATT. F. GIBSON.
Witness - Charles Thomas, Solicitor, Sydney,
"DEATH", Empire (5 January 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60563696
GIBSON - On the 4th January, at her residence, 69 William-street, Woolloomooloo, Esther, the beloved wife of Frederick Gibson, Esq., 67 years. Her end was peace.
"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 September 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13119515
On Monday, the 25th instant, at the Scots Church, by special license, by the Rev. Dr. Lang, M.P., Mr. Frederick Gibson, a native of London, to Miss Eliza Bentley, a native of Dublin, both of William-street, Woolloomooloo.
"SHOCKING SUIDIDE AT SOUTH HEAD", Empire (24 September 1866), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60600140
On Saturday last a thrill of horror was caused in the city by a report that Mr. Richard Gibson,
a well-known resident of Sydney for many years past, had committed suicide by casting himself from the cliff at South Head.
The report turned out to be but too true.
It appears that Mr. Gibson, who had resided for some years in William-street, Woolloomooloo, hired a cab from Mr. Cross,
cab-proprietor of Potts' Point, and was driven out to South Head.
From the statement of Cross it appears that Mr. Gibson engaged the vehicle to take him to South Head and back again to Sydney,
and that after considerable bargaining for the service, Cross consented to take twelve and sixpence.
On arriving at the South Head Mr. Gibson went into Watkin's Hotel, where he called for a glass of brandy each,
for himself and the cabman; he also got four cigars, and after lighting one, gave two of them to Cross.
After drinking the brandy he strolled up towards the cliff, near the Signal-station.
Shortly afterwards, Mr. Pilot Walsh, who was at the Signal-station at the time,
observed a hat on the edge of the cliff, and, proceeding to the spot, found also a coat and waistcoat, a watch,
an eye-glass and a portemonnaie containing £1 8s. 6d., which articles it seemed evident that some person had recently deposited on the rock,
and the conclusion immediately arrived at was that the owner had thrown himself off the cliff.
Mr. Walsh, accompanied by Mr. Pilot Robinson, then proceeded in a pilot boat outside the Heads,
where they found the dead body of Mr. Gibson floating in the water at the foot of the cliff.
The unhappy suicide had in all probability struck upon one of the shelving rocks in falling,
for the body had actually burst open.
The remains were conveyed to Sydney, deposited in the dead-house, and from thence conveyed to his residence,
where they now await the holding of a coroner's inquest.
In addition to the articles named as being left on the cliff, a letter was found in the coat pocket, dated May, 1855, which purported to be from deceased's father;
the letter contained a lock of grey hair, and it was evident from the appearance of the document,
that it had not been carried about much, as it was not at all worn.
We learn that before Mr. Gibson left his house in the morning he removed some papers and deeds from one place to another,
and told his wife where to find them if she should require them during his absence.
Various rumours have been in circulation as to the probable motive for this desperate act, but nothing certain is known.
The deceased was reputed to be a man of substantial means, but there are some reports to the effect that he had met with pecuniary disappointments . . .
It is a remarkable circumstance that in this very month eight years ago the terrible tragedy of Mr. Broughton's death occurred . . .
at the exact spot from which Mr. Gibson took his awful leap on the 22nd September, 1866.
There is no doubt that appalling events like these possess a terrible fascination for peculiarly constituted minds.
See also report of the inquest, "SUICIDE OF MR. GIBSON", Empire (25 September 1866), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60600195
"THE LATE MR. FREDERICK GIBSON. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 September 1866), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13137299
SIR - The verdict of the coroner's jury in the case of the unfortunate Mr. Frederick Gibson,
having charged the unhappy man with the commission of the appalling crime of self murder,
I feel called upon to bring into public view a fact which, in connection with the late catastrophe,
has left no doubt on my own mind that a latent spark of insanity had lain smouldering in the unhappy man's brain through his whole life,
and only required some powerfully exciting cause to force it into a flame.
That power appears to have at length been applied, and hence the unhappy results;
and I have no doubt that public feeling will justify my conclusions, on a consideration of the fact I am about to state.
In the year 1828, Mr. Frederick Gibson having married the widow of the deceased Mr. George Hand, an innkeeper of George street, Sydney,
was the licensee and occupant of the establishment to which he had thus succeeded.
Previously to the licensing session for that year (annually held at the Police Court) a certain circular, accompanied by a form,
to be filled up by intending applicants for licenses, for the information of the licensing magistrates,
was left at every public house and intended public house, and again collected when filled up.
On the day for considering applications, when Mr. Gibson's papers were laid before the Court, to the astonishment of their Worships,
all that was written on the blank form, which should have exhibited the information required,
were the extraordinary words "Vade Mecum," "Felo de se".
After the surprise of their Worships had subsided, their deliberations on the application of Mr. Gibson resulted in their refusal to grant him a license,
holding that a man who had committed such words to their notice, in the place of the information which,
like all other applicants he should have submitted, was, in their opinion, not fit to be entrusted with the management of a public house.
Yet no suspicion of insanity suggested itself, it was considered as the result of his potations,
and suggestive of habits which rendered him unfit to hold a Iicense, which was thereupon refused.
The magistrates, however, on a subsequent application at a licensing meeting, granted the license, which he held for some years.
Now, all who have been acquainted with Mr. Gibson's habits in that respect are aware that he never was considered a "drinking man,"
and drunkenness never appeared to be amongst his weaknesses of character.
With respect to the extraordinary words referred to, there can be no doubt that he understood their meaning, he was not a scholar,
but he had received a fair business education, and was not a likely man to use such words under such circumstances had there not been a temporary disturbance of the reasoning powers.
I am not aware whether there was ever again during his life a recurrence of acts similar in character to that referred to,
but, although so many years have elapsed since the occurrence to which I refer, I am satisfied,
looking at it in connection with his last act, that it was an [missing line] suggest that the records of the Police Court should be searched for a confirmation of my statement.
It will there be seen what was the recorded result of Mr. Gibson's application for a license for the year 1828,
and all the circumstances connected therewith.
Mr. George Jilks, the Chief Constable of Sydney at period, who is still extant, will recollect the circumstances.
I would have attended the inquest held on the remains of the unhappy man and submitted the foregoing fact to the coroner's consideration for what it was worth,
but the name given in one of the papers, as that of the person who had so destroyed himself was Richard Gibson.
As I knew no person of that name, the matters above stated, as in connection with Frederick Gibson,
did not suggest themselves until after I had ascertained that the unfortunate man, the subject of the inquest, was Frederick Gibson,
when the matter arose in my memory at once.
I therefore venture to hope, for the sake of common justice to the memory of the deceased, and in mercy to the feelings of his friends,
that the search I have suggested will be made, and if found as I have stated,
that the Government will cause a second consideration of the case to be prosecuted,
and that a reversal of the finding of the coroner's court will be the result, for although the rigour of the statute effecting the "felo de se,"
has, with the advance of civilisation, been modified, yet there is sufficient painfulness in the idea to cause humanity to shudder.
HENRY MURRAY, An old Reporter for the Sydney Press.
Norton-street, Surry Hills.
Bibliography and resources:
Frederick Gibson, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187981506/frederick-gibson
GIBSON, J. W. (J. W. GIBSON; Mr. GIBSON)
Comic vocalist, Irish singer, comedian, actor
Active Bendigo, VIC, by 1854 to January 1857
Active Melbourne, VIC, January 1857
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=J+W+Gibson+vocalist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIBSON-J-W (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"BENDIGO (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Sandhurst, February 20th, 1854", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 February 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4803520
The Theatre Royal continues to draw crowded houses, the best test of excellence. Mr. Fawcett, as Jeremy Diddler, in the second representation of "Raising the Wind," fully redeemed his credit as a great comic actor. Mr. Gibson made a successful debut an Dr. O'Toole, in the "Irish Tutor."
ASSOCIATIONS: George Fawcett (actor); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)
"AN HOUR IN OULD IRELAND", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (26 September 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047539
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Besnard gave his entertainment at Burall's Assembly Rooms . . . Mr. Besnard's forte is not in singing, but he tells the humorous anecdotes very well, and many of his sketches are graphic and interesting. Mr. Gibson sang a number of Irish songs in his usual excellent manner, and was greeted with repeated encores. Miss Lewis contributed to the evening's entertainments by singing several of her pleasing songs, and Mrs. Gill ably presided at the piano forte . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Pope Besnard (vocalist); Annie Lewis (Mrs. Salamon, vocalist); Mrs. Gill (pianist)
"THE SHAMROCK HOTEL", Bendigo Advertiser (20 October 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047750
We understand that Mr. Heffernan has in contemplation the erection of a splendid concert room, superior to any on the Bendigo . . . Beyond question, the Shamrock Hotel has one of the best musical companies in the district, and the large support it receives is well deserved. The engagement of Miss Urie still continues, and her excellent singing meets with the same popularity as ever. Under most disadvantageous circumstances this lady acquits herself remarkably well. Mr. Gibson, the favorite Irish singer, is also engaged at the Shamrock, and his humorous and pleasant style of singing is no small attraction. Mr. Dixon, the tenor, and Mr. Leman, bass singer, are well deserving of notice. The latter gentleman has a very fine powerful voice, which enables him to sing certain songs with striking effect. The place of Mr. White, who ably presided at the pianoforte, and whose accompaniments in no small degree contributed to the success of the evening concerts, is at present filled by Mr. Salaman, the former gentleman being on a visit to town . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Heffernan (proprietor); Louisa Urie (vocalist); Frederick Dixon (vocalist); Frederick Leeman (vocalist); Thomas White (pianist); Edward Salamon (pianist); Shamrock Hotel (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (29 March 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88049280
SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL . . .
BENEFIT OF MR. F. A. LEEMAN. MONDAY, MARCH 31 . . .
on which occasion be will be assisted by the following eminent artistes: -
. . . Mr. W. J. Gibson [sic].
Conductor and Pianist - Mr. E. Salaman.
PROGRAMME. - PART I . . . Comic Song - (Irish), "Bould Soldier Boy," Lover - Mr. Gibson . . .
[PART II] . . . Song - Comic - Mr. Gibson . . .
MUSIC: The bowl'd sojer boy (Samuel Lover)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (26 May 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88050244
SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL . . . BENEFIT OF MISS LOUISA URIE. MONDAY, 26th MAY . . .
Madame SARA FLOWER; Miss ANNIE LEWIS, by the kind permission of Mr. H. Coleman; Mr. R. W. KOHLER, by permission of Mr. Coleman.
Mr. F. DIXON; Mr. J. O. PIERCE; Mr. J. W. GIBSON; Mons. E. COULON; Mr. F. A. LEEMAN.
Conductor and Pianist Mr. E. SALAMAN.
PROGRAMME - PART I. Quintette - Come, Thou Monarch of the Vine - Bishop - Messrs. Dixon, Pierce, Gibson, Coulon and Leeman . . .
Song (Irish Comic) - The Jaunting Car - S. Lover - Mr. Gibson . . .
PART II . . . Song - Irish Comic - When You go a Courtin', - Mr. Gibson . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician); John Ottis Pierce (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist)
MUSIC: The low-backed car (Samuel Lover)
"MR. WELSH'S BENEFIT", Bendigo Advertiser (7 July 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88051231
This gentleman deserves a good house, on account of the uniform pains he has taken to please, and the ability he unquestionably possesses . . . The "White Horse of the Peppers" is a capital Irish drama, full of incidents both amusing and interesting. Mr. Gibson, an old favorite and a very good comedian in Irish character, takes the principal part - Gerald Pepper. It must be remembered that about eight months since Mr. Gibson played at the Princess's Theatre as Dr. O'Toole the "Irish Tutor," a character he sustained with great ability. It will be a treat to see him this evening, and we doubt not that a full house will greet his appearance.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Joseph Walsh [sic] (actor)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (11 September 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88053152
SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL . . .
FOR THE FIRST BENEFIT OF E. SALAMON, (Late Pianist and Conductor of the above establishment),
THIS EVENING. THURSDAY, SEPT. 11, 1856 . . .
Programme, Part II . . . Comic Song - "Barnaby Finnigan," - Mr. Gibson . . .
"DUNOLLY . . . (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) September 24th, 1856 . . .MARYBOROUGH HOSPITAL", Bendigo Advertiser (27 September 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88053070
This being the largest goldfield in the colony - if the number of miners constitute the greatness of a field . . . Amusements are still on the increase, and the rival bells with their respective criers - who do the best to cry one another down - quite an amusement in itself. A theatre is in course of erection nearly opposite the Criterion Hotel, in which the Montezuma Company, from Ballaarat, are to appear on Monday next. Messrs. Leeman and Gibson, of Bendigo notoriety, are engaged at Elliot's Hotel, and from the applause and frequent encores that greet them they are as great favorites here as at the old Shamrock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"MARYBOROUGH (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Tuesday, 25th November, 1856", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 November 1856), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7140777
A concert was held at the Concert Hall, McIvor Hotel, about a week since, in aid of the funds of this institution . . . At Dunolly a concert was given at the Golden Age for the same laudable purpose, Madame Arnati White, Madame Vitelli, and Messrs. White, Leeman, and Gibson, giving their services gratuitously. The receipts amounted to £62 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emilia and Thomas White (vocalist, pianist); Annie Vitelli (vocalist)
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (29 December 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154869749
At Dunolly, says the Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser . . . The performances at the Golden Age on Saturday werefor the benefit of Mr. Gibson, the comic singer. The Advertiser says: - The programme was most judiciously made up, and the pieces selected were, with one or two trifling exceptions, beautifully given, and proved that a large amount of pains had been bestowed on their getting up. Mrs. White, good as she always is, on this occasion seemed even to surpass herself . . . Madame Vitelli wan in excellent voice . . . Of the class of singers to which Mr. Gibson belongs it is difficult to find one without faults, one of the principal of which is the propensity to use vulgar pronunciations, as if they considered it essentially necessary to the delineation of Irish character; from, this Mr. Gibson is entirely free, for while freely using the mellow brogue of his native land he never transgresses the rules of decorum, nor offends the ear by making use of those vulgarisms which so frequently disgrace that class of the profession to which he more particularly belongs . . . The concerted music was extremely well got up; and reflected the utmost credit on the conductor, Mr. White.
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age (19 January 1857), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154820756
. . . Our old favorites, Madame Carandini, Miss Urie, M.M. Laglaise and Lavenu, have for months being fulfilling a highly successful engagement at the Shamrock Concert Hall, Sandhurst. They are assisted by Thatcher and Gibson, the comic singers . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Jean-Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (pianist, vocalist); Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter)
[Advertisement], The Age (27 January 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154822244
TILKE'S CITY HOTEL. Mr. and Mrs. G. Newman will sing the favorite solos, comic and characteristic Duets, &c.
TILKE'S CITY HOTEL. Engagement of Mr. GIBSON, the celebrated Irish Comic Singer, for one week only.
ASSOCIATIONS: George and Margaret Newman (vocalists); Tilke's City Hotel (Melbourne venue)
GIFFORD, George (George GIFFORD)
Musician, violinist, concertina player, musical instrument tuner and repairer
Active Sydney, NSW, 1857
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Gifford+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIFFORD-George (shareable link to this entry)
? IDENTIFICATION: George Gifford (by 1860s, grocer, corner of Foveaux and Riley Streets, Surry Hills; d. Parramatta, 1886)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (8 October 1857), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13001276
THE ENGLISH CONCERTINA tuned and repaired, by GEORGE GIFFORD, No. 7, Union-street, Erskine-street. The violin taught.
GIGNEY, John Wheeler (John Wheeler GIGNEY; J. W. GIGNEY) probably also = Mr. GINGEY (active VIC, 1857-58)
Musician, violinist, harpist, cornopean player, teacher of music, band leader
Born Newington, Surrey, England, 19 May 1826; baptised St. Mary, Newington, 21 June 1826; son of Samuel GIGNEY (1804-1852) and Mary OLLETT
Married (1) Hannah Maria Thornton LAMBERT, St. Botolph Bishopgate, London, 10 May 1846
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 12 October 1852 (per Mobile, from Liverpool, 13 July)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 11 February 1853 (per Sarah Sands, for England)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 7 November 1853 (per Blackwall, from London, 6 August, aged "26")
Married (2) Eliza MATHEWS, VIC, 1857
Died Surry Hills, NSW, 24 July 1886, aged "60"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Wheeler+Gigney+1826-1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIGNEY-John-Wheeler (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (musician, brother-in-law)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint Mary Newington in the county of Surrey in the year 1826; register 1816-28, page 42; London Metropolitan Archives, P92/Mry/031
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5842619:1558 (PAYWALL)
No. 329 / 1826 June 21st / Born May 19th 1826 / John Wheeler son of / Samuel & Mary / Gigney / Penton St. / Baker . . .
1846, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Botolph Bishopgate in the City of London; register 1838-47, page 171; London Metropolitan Archive
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/101974%3A1623 (PAYWALL)
No. 458 / May 11 1846 / John Wheeler Gigney / Minor / Bachelor / Musician / 33 Primrose St. / [son of] Sam'l Gigney / Baker
Hannah Maria Thornton Lambert / of age / Spinster / - / - / [daughter of] R. S. Lambert / Butcher . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Mobile, from Liverpool, 13 July 1852, for Port Phillip, 12 October 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=114 (DIGITISED)
. . . John Wheeler Gigney / Prof'r of Music / [English adult] . . .
[Shipping], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 February 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4789695
We are enabled to give a list of the passengers by the Sarah Sands, and particulars of her cargo.
She will clear at the Customs this day, and sail at noon.
Passengers per Sarah Sands . . . Second class . . . J. W. Gigney . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gigney was probably returning to England unexpectedly having received news of the death of his father in London (3rd quarter 1852)
Names and descriptions of passengers per Blackwall, from London, 1-6 August 1853, for Port Phillip, 7 November 1853; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3404E19C-F96C-11E9-AE98-FBBBD63BD0BC?image=788 (DIGITISED)
. . . Gigney John W / 26 / Miner / [English] . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (30 January 1855), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4803690
MUSIC - Violin, Harp, and Cornopeon taught.
Musical instruments of every description on hand, cheap.
J. W. Gigney, 121 Little Bourke-street east.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED. JUNE 14", The Argus (15 June 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682771
City of Sydney, A.S.N.C.'s s.s., 730 tons, R. T. Moodie, from Sydney 11th inst.
Passengers - saloon . . . J. W. Gigney . . . and 25 in the steerage.
"IRON'S CONCERT-ROOM", The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph [NSW] (22 March 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article271093687
The amusements here continue to attract numbers nightly. The actors seem to gain favor in their efforts to please. Mr. Ellis' fun seems to be inexhaustible. Mr. Gigney, the harpist, treats us to music not often heard in Deniliquin; his solos are really worth listening to. Mr. Legrew is master of the violin as well as of the piano. Last, though not least, Miss St. Clair sings and acts charmingly. The company, although few in number, is most efficient, and do credit to Mr. Iron in his efforts to find amusement for the people.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Legrew (musician); Emma St. Clair (vocalist)
"MESSRS. LEGREW AND GIGNEY'S CONCERT AND BALL", The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph (19 April 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article271087733
On Wednesday evening these gentlemen occupied the Masonic Hall for the above purpose, and considering the recent presence of two music companies in the township, the hall was very fairly attended. On the occasion they were assisted the Sable Troupe, and altogether presented a very fair evening's entertainment. Miss St. Clair and Mr. Legrew's ballad singing, together with Mr. Gigney's performances on the harp, were much applauded, the latter, however, having one fault - being too short. Some grotesque [REDACTED] dancing, as usual, kept the audience in good humor, and the entertainment closed with a ball, that being kept up until the small hours.
[Advertisement], The Argus (15 April 1862), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5713367
A PIANOFORTE PLAYER WANTED, for concert room. Inquire J. Gigney, 10 Little Napier-street, opposite Swan Hotel, Collingwood.
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (9 February 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72554753
MRS. ABBOTT'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT. - The English Band.
- Mr. J. Gigney, Harpist; Mr. J. Froggett, Cornet; Mr. W. Quinn, Flageolet;
Mr. W. Chapman, Leader and Violinist; have kindly tendered their services.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Albert Froggitt (cornet); ? William Chapman junior or senior of Adelaide
"THE STAR COMPANY", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (19 June 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77076259
On Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday evenings, the Star Minstrels gave entertainments in the large room of the Mount Gambier Hotel. Considerable numbers attended. The performances on the whole were middling. The harp playing however of Mr. Gigney was very excellent and afforded those who could appreciate sweet strains a great gratification. Miss Abbott's singing too had admirers; but the Negro element in the performances was far below par.
[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (23 July 1863), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31826062
GREAT WAXWORK EXHIBITION. - Next door to the Norfolk Arms, Rundle-street.
TWO NEW and SPLENDID FIGURES have just been added to the Exhibition - one, a well-known COLONIST;
and the other BELL, who was hung at Adelaide. There are now 16 Figures on view.
The Proprietor has engaged the celebrated Solo Harpist, Mr. GIGNEY, for three nights.
Admission 1s., children half-price.
"THE WAXWORK EXHIBITION", South Australian Register (24 July 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50165567
. . . by the engagement of Mr. Gigney the harpist, lately arrived from Melbourne, the proprietor has added the charms of music to the other attractions of the show. This musician is certainly a master of his instrument, and his perormane alone is an ample equivalent for the small sum demanded for admission.
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 October 1866), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5776541
TRADES'-HALL, Lygon-street. -
EXHIBITION BALL, given by Messrs. Richardson and Gigney, Wednesday, October 24.
TRADES'-HALL. - Don't forget Wednesday, October 24. - MONSTER BAND. Dancing commence half-past nine. Tickets, 3s. 6d.
ASSOCIATIONS: James William Richardson (musician)
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (13 April 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155033320
EASTER HOLIDAYS - QUEENSCLIFF.- The fast and favorite steamer
RESOLUTE Will RUN her usual EXCURSION TRIPS, to and from Queenscliff, on GOOD FRIDAY and EASTER MONDAY.
Fare, 7s. 6d.; children, 3s., return. Gigney's band. Refreshments . . .
[Advertisement], The Age (6 November 1867), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185502512
PRINCE of WALES'S BIRTHDAY. - EXCURSION to QUEENSCLIFF -
The magnificent full-powered steamer RESOLUTE . . . 9th NOVEMBER . . .
Gigney's Band, and first-class refreshments . . .
[News], The Argus (27 May 1869), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5822570
A military concert was given last evening in the Carlton Orderly-room, in aid of the band fund of the Carlton Rifles. The attendance was good, there being over 500 persons present. The singers included Miss Maria Chalker, Mrs. Perraton, Mr. Buchan, Mr. W. Bunting, and a glee party. Master Stoneham, who is only about fourteen years of age played a fantasia on the flute in a manner that delighted the audience. The duet, "The Elfin Call," by Mrs. Perraton and Miss Chalker, was loudly applauded, and an encore demanded. Mr. Stoneham, the teacher of the band, gave a fantasia on the trombone and Mr. Gigney was encored in his harp solo. The programme was a long one, and, as rule, encores were not responded to. The concert concluded with a performance by M. Pietro Canna on fifteen drums, representing the fall of Sebastopol. The fund likely to be considerably increased by the concert.
ASSOCIATIONS: William and Herbert Stoneham (band musicians); Mary Perraton (vocalist); Marie Chalker (vocalist); Pietro Canna (drums)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (27 May 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188568481
. . . The programme was both lengthy and well selected, but the performers being amateurs criticism is to a great extent disarmed. A flute fantasia on Scotch airs, by Master Stoneham, and a harp solo on Welsh airs, by Mr. Gigney, are, however deserving of special mention, the latter having been encored . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (5 July 1869), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5815529
ELLIS'S LONDON MUSIC-HALL, Adjoining Tattersall's Hotel, Bourke street.
J. W. BLACK, Stage Manager. OPEN EVERY EVENING With the BEST COMPANY in Melbourne . . .
Leader of the Band, BARNETT LEVY, late of the Theatre Royal.
Tenor, Mr. Charles Devereux.
Harp, Mr. George Gigney [sic].
Bass, Mr. Alf. Peters.
Cornet, Mr. Charles Roe.
Clarionet, Mr. Thomas McCoy.
Flute, Mr. Creed Royal.
Trombone, Mr. Stoneham.
Pianist, Mr. Harcourt Lee.
Manager, Mr. JAMES ELLIS. Admission, 1s.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Ellis (proprietor); Barnett Levy (violin); John Robert Devereux [sic] (viola): Alfred Peters (double bass); Thomas McCoy (clarinet); Creed Royal (flute); Harcourt Lee (pianist)
"THE PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL BALL", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (1 November 1870), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244723193
It is said that this ball will be the most brilliant for a private one given in the city for a number of years.
There has been quite a rush for tickets this afternoon . . .
The subjoined is the programme of dances by Chapman's band: -
1, quadrille, "Sicily;" 2, waltz, "Fairy Palace;" 3, Lancers, "Knight of St. Patrick;"
4. galop, "Fairy;" 5, qaadrille, "Echoes of Paris;" 6, waltz, "Mabel;"
7, Lancers, "Cure;" 8, schottische, J. New; 9, quadrille, "Faust;"
10, waltz, "Songs of the Woods;" 11, Lancers, "Favorite;" 12, galop, "Early Morn;"
13, quadrille, "Prima Donna;" 14, polka, "Arpeggio;" 15, Lancers, merry tunes;
16, schottische, new; 17, quadrille, "Royal Alfred;" 18, waltz, "Twilight Sreams;"
19, Lancers, comic tunes; 20, galop, "Day Break." G. Chapman's band.
The monster sax-horn lately exhibited in the Royal Arcade is to be played upon by Mr. Freiboth,
and a new Erard harp will be performed upon by Mr. Gigney.
"CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (8 February 1872), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39686017
A grand vocal and instrumental concert was given by the members of Mr. G. Chapman's Band, assisted by a local gentleman amateur, in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening . . . an exceedingly fine solo on the harp was given by Mr. Gigney, and was deservedly encored . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (8 November 1873), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5874991
TOWN HALL. PRINCE OF WALES NIGHT. SUMMERS'S THIRD GRAND CONCERT, TO-NIGHT . . .
A Hundred Pipers . . . Band of Welsh HARPS. "March Men of Harlech" . . .
TOWN-HALL.-To-night, Messrs. Chapman, Zeplin, Gigney and Co.'s band of Welsh HARPS.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Summers (musician); George Frederick Zeplin (harpist)
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Peter's in the county of Bourke, VIC, A.D. 1874; register 1870-83, page 532; St. Peter's Eastern Hill
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1026487%3A60584 (PAYWALL)
No. 7625 / [1874] 20 Feb / [born] 5 Dec 1867 / Alfred [son of] John Wheeler & Eliza / Gigney / Marion St. / Musician . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (4 January 1879), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5927215
MUSIC - BANDS PROVIDED for quadrille parties, picnics, and balls. J. Gigney, harpist, 39 Napier-street, Fitzroy.
"Deaths", The Age (31 July 1886), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190844967
GIGNEY. - On the 24th July, at his residence, 545 Bourke-st., Surrey Hills, Sydney, N.S.W., of heart disease, John Wheeler Gigney, aged 60 years.
Bibliography and resources:
John Wheeler Gigney, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199689626/john-wheeler-gigney
GILBEE, Miss (Miss GILBEE; ? Harriet GILBEE)
Musician, teacher of music and dancing
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 1848
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853
? Died Melbourne, VIC, 4 January 1886
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILBEE-Miss (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (11 November 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223154551
A CARD. MUSIC & DANCING ACADEMY.
MISS GILBEE, (Lately arrived in the Colony,)
AT the solicitation of a number of Ladies, has been induced to open an Academy for the tuition of Music and Dancing,
where the Drawing Room Polka, Melange, Gallopade, and Mazourka Quadrilles, with all the fashionable Dances of the present day will be taught.
N.B. - Miss G. had no objection to attend pupils at their own residence.
For further particulars, apply to Miss G., at her residence, Eastern Hill, next door but one to the Protestant Hall.
November 11, 1848.
? "MARRIED", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (15 November 1848), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223155018
On the 11th inst. by special license, by the Rev. I. Hetherington, Esq., Mr. William Bennett of this city, to Louisa, second daughter of the late Capt. Gilbee, of Standon Hall, Berkshire.
? NOTE: Her sister
[Advertisement], The Argus (12 January 1853), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788864
A CARD. MISS GILBEE respectfully intimates that her Seminary for Young Ladies will re-open on Monday next, 17th instant.
68, Stephen-street, Eastern Hill, Near the Protestant Hall.
[News], The Ballarat Star [VIC] (6 January 1886), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206305822
The death is announced in Melbourne of Miss Gilbee, sister of the late Dr. Gilbee and of Mrs. Bennett, wife of the Bridge street jeweller and watchmaker. Miss Gilbee, who was well-known in Ballarat, had been ailing only a short time.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Gilbee (d. 1885, surgeon)
"CURIOUS CONINCIDENCE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (16 January 1886), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200579569
A strange coincidence occurred in the death of Miss Gilbee, sister of the late Dr. Gilbee. The latter died on the 4th January, 1885, and his sister died on the 4th January, 1886 - a year's difference to the day. Miss Gilbee was very much attached to her brother and greatly mourned his loss. Dr. Gilbee left her the bulk of his property.
GILBERT, Edward Thornton (Edward Thornton GILBERT; Edward GILBERT) = see ? alias PHAX
GILBERT, Mons. (Mr. GILBERT; Mons. GILBERT)
Dancing master, professor of dancing, venue proprietor
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 13 November 1849 (per Olinda from Mauritius)
Departed Hobart, TAS, 22 May 1854 (per Munford, for New Zealand)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mons+Gilbert+dancing+master (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILBERT-Monsieur (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Shipping Intelligence . . . ARRIVALS", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (13 November 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8766018
November 13.- Olinda, barque, 220 tons, Sinclair, from the Mauritius the 13th September, with sugar and spirits. Passengers - Mr. Gilbert and Divine.
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (23 November 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8766088
Mr. Gilbert, Professor of Modern Dancing,
Member of the Royal Academy of Paris (Opera), First Dancer of the Theatre at the Mauritius,
HAS the honor to inform the public of Hobart Town, that he teaches all the NEW QUADRILLES which are danced in the Saloons at Paris and London;
such as the Five Quadrilles of Mazurka and Waltz Mazurka, the Russian and French Quadrilles, the Russian Waltz, the New Quadrille and Modern Polka,
as they were danced at the King's Saloon in 1845.
Mr. Gilbert also teaches the Waltz, with double and treble time.
Having obtained the confidence of different Boarding Schools at Paris, and the elite of the Mauritius, he hopes, by assiduity and attention,
to obtain the patronage of the public of Hobart Town.
Mr. G. will not only attend Schools, but will give Lessons privately.
Address, No. 30, Melville-street. November 23, 1849.
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (11 January 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264605769
MR. GILBERT, BEGS to inform the Young Gentlemen of Hobart Town
that his class for instruction in all the Fashionable Dances,
will be opened on the 15th instant, at his residence, No. 30, Melville-street;
where can be had, on application, the terms, and every particulars.
N.B. - Schools and Private Families attended.
Melville-st., Jan. 9.
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (15 January 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8766422
Mr. Gilbert HAS the honor to inform the gentry of Hobart Town,
that on next Thursday, the 17th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening,
he will open his Academy for Dancing at his new residence.
The gentry, who may honor him with their confidence are respectfully invited to address at Mrs. Pulleyn, Collins-street, two doors from Murray-street.
Schools and Private Families attended. January 15, 1850.
[Advertisement], The Courier (25 December 1850), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2961624
MONSIEUR GILBERT, PROFESSOR OF DANCING, Pupil of the Royal Academy of Paris (Opera,)
IN returning his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hobart Town for the kind patronage which has been bestowed upon him since his arrival in this colony,
begs most respectfully to solicit a continuance of their favours.
Mons. G.'s instruction includes all the New Quadrilles at present practised in the saloons of London and Paris -
the Polka, Schottisch, Waltz, (in double and treble time), and the celebrated Cotillons of Cellarius;
likewise the Styrian, Polka, and Schottisch Quadrilles, composed and arranged by Mons. G.
In support of his professional character, Mons. G. would add that he received his instruction in Dancing from the celebrated Monsieur Albert,
First Master of the Royal Academy of Paris, and Instructor of Carlotta Grisi, Theodore Petit Pas, Perrot, and other accomplished danseurs of the present day.
During his residence in Hobart Town, Mons. G. has had the honour of giving instruction in the following scholastic establishments: -
Mrs. Payne, Hampden-road; Miss Dixon, Davey-street; Mrs. Gerrard, Davey-street;
Miss Lavers, Macquarie street; Miss Freeman, New Town Road;
Mrs. Lascelles, Argyle-street; and the "High School of Hobart Town."
Class Nights - Every Monday and Thursday, from 7 o'clock to 9 - and during the winter season from 6 to 8.
N.B.- Mons. G. would also be happy to give instruction in the FRENCH LANGUAGE, with the true pronunciation - attending either schools or pupils at his class room.
Collins-street, (opposite the "Courier"-office.) December 23.
[Advertisement], The Courier (4 June 1851), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2960828
DANCING ACADEMIE D'APOLLON, Harrington-street, nearly opposite the office of Messrs. Butler, Nutt & Butler.
M. GILBERT has the honour to announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Hobart Town, that his NEW DANCING ACADEMY
will be OPENED on MONDAY Next, the 9th of the present month.
Having gone to considerable expense in the erection of a building for tuition in the above accomplishment,
as well as for public recreation and amusement, M. G. earnestly hopes to receive a continuance of the kind support so liberally bestowed upon him since his arrival in this colony.
TERMS. Private class (in town, not less than eight in number) - 1 10 - Each.
Public class (in the Academy, Monday and Thursday, from 6 to 8 in the Evening) - 1 5 -
Juvenile class (in the Academy, Tuesday and Friday, from half past 5 to 7 in the Evening) - 1 1 -
Schools and Private Families attended.
M. G. begs to intimate that his Public Class Room being a very large and commodious one, he will be happy to let it for Balls or other public purposes.
Application to be made on the premises. June 2.
"PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION BALL", The Courier (23 August 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2960353
The private subscription ball of Mons. Gilbert takes place on Monday evening next, at the Academie d'Appollon, Harrington-street. From the very fashionable manner in which the proprietor gets up these select reunions, a delightful night's amusement is anticipated.
"BACHELOR'S BALL", The Hobart Town Advertiser (30 September 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264610957
An elegant party was given on the evening of the 25th, by a number of gentlemen to their friends, at Mons. Gilbert's Rooms,
and which passed off with eminent success.
Between eight and nine o'clock the company, in number about 170, began to arrive, passing from the street through an avenue which had been tastefully erected, and brilliantly illuminated.
The ball room was festooned with the flags of all nations, interspersed with ferns and wreaths of flowers, set off by mirrors and other adjuncts.
At nine o clock the Quadrille Band of the 99th Hegiment, which had been kindly lent by Colonel Despard under the lead of Sergeant Martin,
commenced with a well selected Programme of the rarest gems of their music, and dancing continued until long after the morning sun bad dimmed the lustre of the lamps.-
"No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet,
To chase the glowing hours with flying feet.
With such music, and so many beautiful faces, it was impossible that Bachelors should no be pleased,
while the guests expressed themselves delighted at the masterly arrangements made by the Stewards for their entertainment.
The refreshments were provided bv Webb - the wines, &c., by Mezger and Basstian, and were of a most recherche description;
and without further imminent, we believe that so much satisfaction has been given by this affair, that it is likely to to lead to others of a similar nature.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Martin (master, 99th band); Band of the 99th Regiment (military)
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (14 November 1851), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264611364
NOTICE. PARTIES wishing to engage the Bal Room, Refreshment Room, &c. attached to the Academie D'Appollon,
will be good enough to apply to John Payne, Esq., Hampden Road, during Mons. Gilbert's temporary absence from the colony.
Academie D'Appollon, Harrington-st., Nov. 3, 1851.
[Advertisement], The Courier (3 March 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2247525
THURSDAY, 9TH MARCH. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Harrington-street.
MR. ELLISTON Has received instructions from Monsieur Gilbert, the proprietor, to dispose of by Public Auction, at the City Mart,
On THURSDAY, 9th, March, 1854, At 2 o'clock p.m., AN ALLOTMENT or Piece of Ground situate in Harrington-street . . .
together with the Brick Buildings thereon erected, known at present as DEL SARTE'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Del Sarte's Rooms (Hobart venue)
"SHIPPING NEWS . . . CLEARED OUT", The Courier (23 May 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243814
May 22nd - Munford, brig, Clark, or New Zealand. Cabin - Messrs. Swainson, Lovering, Dr. Buck . . . Monsieur Gilbert . . .
"SHIPPING NEWS. ARRIVED", Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle [NZ} (17 June 1854), 4
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NENZC18540617.2.12
June 10, schooner Munford, 169, Clarke, from Hobart Town; general cargo. Passengers . . . Mons. Gilbert . . .
GILCHER, Peter (Peter Jacob GILCHER; Peter GILCHER; ? Michael GILCHER; P. GILCHER; M. GILCHER; Herr GILCHER; GILSCHER)
Musician, cornet player, band leader
Active Launceston, TAS, by 1855
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 16 March 1865 (per Great Britain, for Liverpool)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Peter+Gilcher+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILCHER-Peter (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Certificate of arrival, port of Dover, 3 April 1850; UK National Archives, HO2/188/560-66
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/100831:1587 (PAYWALL)
1850 3 April / [ship] Ville d'Ostend / Peter Jacob Gilcher,
accompanied by Michael Gilcher, Peter Linn, Sen'r, Peter Linn, Jun'r, Johannes Juny, Peter Diemling / Musicians / [natives of] Germany /
have four passports from the Bavarian government
ASSOCIATIONS: Peter Linn (musician, also later in Australia)
Certificate of arrival, port of Dover, 15 March 1851; UK National Archives, HO2/202/657-61
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/108911:1587 (PAYWALL)
15th March 1851 / Dover / Peter Jacob Gilcher & Four Travelling Musicians, Bavaria / [from] Calais . . .
Certificate of arrival, port of Dover, 8 March 1852; UK National Archives, HO2/229/192-97
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/130418:1587 (PAYWALL)
8 Marche [sic] 1852 / Peter Jacob Gilcher, German + 5 travelling Musicians / [from] Calais . . .
Australia (1855-65):
[Unclaimed letters], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 March 1855), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805430
. . . Gilcher, Peter . . .
[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [TAS] (12 May 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36292661
THE BAVARIAN BAND IN RETURNING THANKS
for the very liberal support they have received since and during their short sojourn in Launceston,
beg to inform the inhabitants, generally that they have returned from Hobarton, and will remain in Launceston during the winter.
They will be happy to attend Quadrille and Evening Parties, and devote their best energies to the amusement of the town generally.
This band may be known by their uniform, blue and silver. All commands to be left with Mr. G. Shipley, Wellington-street.
PETER GILCHER, Leader.
Passengers arrived at Melbourne, 30 May 1855, from Launceston, per Lady Bird; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/6D14513C-FA01-11E9-AE98-3341054D1EB8?image=38 (DIGITISED)
. . . Peter Gilcher / 20 // F. Lenstia [?] / 21 // J. Gunther [?] / 23 // P. Linn / 27 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 August 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4814341
STORMING OF SEBASTOPOL. - Criterion Hall, Collins-street, Melbourne,
will open on Wednesday, August 8th, 1855, with a Grand Day Performance at Three o'clock.
Mr. Bennett Clay's Optical Diorama, "The City of the Sultan; or, the Red, White, and Blue,"
detailing every object of interest connected with the Crimea and Seat of War, accompanied with new and appropriate music.
Leader of the Band, Herr Gilcher . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (6 September 1856), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7136136
VICTORIA INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY. The Exhibition of Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Implements, &c.,
will take place at the back of the Board of Works, Lonsdale-street west,
(by permission of her Majesty's Government,) on the 9th and 10th of September.
Gilscher's German Band [sic] will perform on both days, and refreshments will be supplied on the ground.
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (16 January 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154825292
SIXTH ANNUAL ACCOUNT-CURRENT OF THE VICTORIA INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY . . .
By expenses of Exhibition September 9th and 10th, 1856, namely . . .
Gilcher's German band, eight performers, two days' attendance - 16 0 0 . . .
By expenses of Exhibition November 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th, namely . . .
By Appel's German band, 12 musicians, 4 days and 4 evenings ... 56 0 0 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad Appel (musician)
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 July 1862), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5718019
THEATRE ROYAL. Sub-Lessee, Mr. J. H. Wilton.
Second Week of BURTON'S EQUESTRIAN TROUPE . . .
A splendid Brass Band, Including the two cornet soloists Messrs. Kohler and Gilcher . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Hall Wilton (manager); Richard Wildblood Kohler (cornet); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)
"SHIPPING NEWS", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (6 January 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31818747
Same day - Dragon, barque, 242 tons, J. Leddra, master, from Newcastle. N.S.W., Dec. 18 . . . Passengers - Messrs. H. Burton, Holmes, Taylor, Derbyshire, Salastaro, Gilham, Griffiths, Romph, Splab, Gilcher, P. Gilcher, Dick, Richardson, Schneider, Melville, McGrath, Brown, Reyleigh, Jacob and two Masters Gilcher, Miss Josephine Christie, Miss Annette Aitkin, and Master Waterland, in the cabin.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Burton (circus proprietor); Burton's Circus (troupe)
[Advertisement], Rockhampton Bulletin [QLD] (21 July 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51563511
BARLOW & CO'S CANIDRONE AND GYMNASIUM COMPANY . . .
GILCHER'S CELBRATED BAND will be in attendance . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Barlow (circus performer)
[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (2 November 1864), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31843154
BARLOW & CO.'S CANIDROME AND GYMNASIUM COMPANY . . .
GILCHER'S CELEBRATED BAND will be in attendance . . .
[Advertisement], Portland Guardian (20 February 1865), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64633380
BARLOW & CO.'S CANIDROME AND GYMNASIUM COMPANY . . .
Gilcher's Celebrated Brass Band will be in attendance . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Great Britain, from Melbourne, 16 March 1865, for Liverpool; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/23A18441-F7F0-11E9-AE98-8F8E2EC52AEF?image=363 (DIGITISED)
. . . M. Gilcher / 42 // Jacob Dick [?] / 36 // Jacob Rumpff / 29 // Jacob Gilcher / 27 . . .
GILES, Charles (Charles GILES)
Amateur musician, clarinet / clarionet player, shoemaker, convict, emancipist
Born Bilsington, Kent, England, 1798; baptised Ss. Peter and Paul, Bilsington, 12 August 1798; son of John GILES and Ann BAYLY
Married Mary CHAPMAN (c. 1839), Bilsington, Kent, England, 14 October 1818
Sentenced Kent Special Sessions, Maidstone, England, 6 January 1827 (death commuted; transportation for life)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 31 July 1827 (convict per Governor Ready, from England, 26 March 1827)
Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by 1840
Died Hobart, TAS, 2 September 1874, aged "75/76"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Giles+1798-1874 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILES-Charles (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms in the parish of Bilsington, Kent, in the year 1798; Kent History & Library Centre, P27/1/A/2
https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=PRS/KENT/BAP/051052 (PAYWALL)
12 August 1798 / Charles [son of] / John and Ann / Giles
ASSOCIATIONS: John Giles and Ann Bayly had married at Bilsington on 27 August 1797
Marriages solemnized in the parish of Bilsington in the county of Kent in the year 1818; register 1818, page 6; Kent History & Library Centre, P27/1/A/2
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBPRS/KENT/P27_1_A_2/51 (PAYWALL)
No. 17 / Charles Giles of this parish and Mary Chapman of the parish of Bonnington were married in this church by banns this [14 October 1818] . . . [witness] Rich'd Chapman . . .
[News], Maidstone Gazette and Kentish Courier [England] (6 February 1827), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001097/18270206/048/0004 (PAYWALL)
On Thursday morning last, Mr. Agar, Governor of the County Gaol, Maidstone,
received a Letter from the Secretary of State, signifying that the execution of the sentence of Death passed upon the fourteen smugglers,
at the last Kent Assizes, should be respited until the further signification of his Majesty's pleasure.
Agreeably to further orders, all the fourteen prisoners were, yesterday morning, removed from the Gaol,
to be put on board ship for the purpose of transportation for life.
George Ransley, James Wilson, Charles Giles, Richard Wire, James Hogben, James Quested, William Wire,
be put board the Leviathan at Portsmouth . . .
Notwithstanding the declaration of the Solicitor General in Court, that he would recommend the Prisoners to his Majesty's mercy,
it was supposed by many persons that some of the fourteen would be executed on the 5th,
in pursuance of the sentence passed upon them in the usual form by Mr. Justice Park.
Accordingly, a considerable number persons from the country, came yesterday to Maidstone, for the purpose of witnessing the execution;
but being disappointed of their expected amusement, they went back about as wise as they came.
Convict record, VDL (TAS); Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1395112; CON31/1/15
https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1395112
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-15P126 (DIGITISED)
[No.] 495 / Giles Charles (6 Jan'y 1827 - Life) / Transp'd for "Aiding and Assisting Smugglers."
Gaoler's report "very orderly & correct; in hulk "Good," in ship "Good".
M. Confessed on arrival, "for aiding Á abetting Smugglers," his first offence,
wife a& family in Bilsington Parish, F[ather] & M[other] at Native place, Bilsington - "Married" / Protestant.
. . . Conditional Pardon No. 1307 22nd April 1837
Free pardon No. 124, 15 Sep'r 1842.
[Advertisement], The Tasmanian [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (8 November 1827), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233095230
Colonial Secretary's Office, Oct. 31, 1827.
HIS Excellency The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR has been pleased to approve of the undermentioned appointments to the Field Police:-
Peter Duff, Woodman; John Dymond, Richmond; Charles Giles, Governor Ready; Thomas Terry, Lady East, stationed at Campbell Town.
"GOVERNMENT NOTICE. No. 240", The Courier (23 September 1842), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2953740
Colonial Secretary's Office, 15th September, 1842.
Memoranda of Free Pardon have been ordered for the following persons until Her Majesty's pleasure be known: . . .
George Allen, Countess of Harcourt; James Henry, Larkins; Thomas Smith, Commodore Hayes; John Blackwell, Woodford 2; James Cavanah, Maria;
Charles Giles, Governor Ready; Edward Durant, Dromedary; Thomas Raven, Commodore Hayes.
By His Excellency's command, G. T. W. BOYES.
"DEATHS", The Mercury (3 September 1874), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8932042
GILES. - On 2nd Sept., at the residence of his son, Harrington-street, after a long and painful illness, Charles Giles,
late of Bonnington, Kent, in the 76th year of his age.
The funeral will take place on Sunday next, 6th inst., at 2.30 p.m. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.
Musical instrument:
Clarinet, made by Herman Wrede, c. 1830s; Wesley Museum, Hobart
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/206490937
https://ehive.com/collections/5237/objects/471595/clarinet
Played by Charles Giles (Kent, England) at the opening of the Wesleyan Chapel, Melville Street, Hobart Town, October 1840; presented by the Rev. C. C. Dugan; "Sold in Australia by F. Ellard, Sydney"
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Ellard; Herman Wrede's son, Robert William Wrede acted as his agent in Australia in 1837-38, and sold his initial shipment of instruments to Ellard
Journal, Robert Wrede, Sydney, 24 February to 7 May 1838; ed. in Peter Nicholls, A wonderful change, the story of Robert Wrede including his journal 1837-41 ([Australia]: [Peter Nicholls], 2012), 53
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=xqIYCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA53 (PREVIEW)
Tuesday 20th March . . . Very busy all day - sold all my small instruments to Ellard at invoice price - and Music at 1/2 price to be paid in 2 bills as 6 and 12 months. Rather too long credit for such a young beginner.
"WESLEYAN CENTENARY CHAPEL", The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (20 October 1840), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2957895
This new Wesleyan Chapel in Melville-street was opened to the public, pursuant to the announcement, on Sunday last. The morning service was conducted by the Reverend Mr. Waterhouse, the General Superintendent, who gave a very impressive discourse. A second service in the afternoon at three o' clock, was performed by the Reverend Mr. Hurst from Port Phillip; and the Reverend Mr. Cargill, M.A., who has recently arrived from the Fejee Islands, conducted the third service, at six o'clock in the evening, at which His Excellency Sir John Franklin and a large party of ladies and gentlemen were present. The exterior of the chapel is remarkable only for its extreme simplicity, and the interior is in the same style, a scrupulous avoidance of all meretricious ornament having evidently been consulted. The area is upwards of seventy feet by fifty, with a spacious gallery extending round three sides of the building, with a separate one behind the reading desk, appropriated solely for the singers. The chapel was very brilliantly lighted for the evening service with ten large and handsome ormolu chandeliers, of three argand burners each. The collection during the day amounted to upwards of £100. The edifice is substantially built, and the joiners and carpenters' work exceedingly well executed, the whole reflecting the highest credit upon Mr. Chapman, the builder, to whose care the erection was entrusted.
ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Wesleyan churches (general)
Bibliography and resources:
Henry Teignmouth and Charles G. Harper, The smugglers; picturesque chapters in the history of contraband (London: Cecil Palmer, [1925]), 89, 124-35, 164 opposite (illustration)
https://archive.org/details/smugglerspicture02teiguoft/page/124/mode/2up (DIGITISED)
https://archive.org/details/smugglerspicture02teiguoft/page/164/mode/2up (DIGITISED)
Charles Giles, per Governor Ready, 1827; Convict records
https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/giles/charles/89296
Charles Giles, d. 1874; Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207719496
Charles Giles; Lynne's Tasmanian families
https://lynnesfamilies.wordpress.com/aldington-smugglers/charles-giles
The Aldington Gang; Lynne's Tasmanian families
https://lynnesfamilies.wordpress.com/aldington-smugglers/smuggling-the-aldington-gang
GILFILLAN, John (John GILFILLAN; Mr. GILFILLAN)
1 or 2 amateur musicians, violinist, singing leader, precentor
Active Maitland district, NSW, by 1856
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILFILLAN-John (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"HUNTER RIVER DISTRICT (From the Maitland Mercury of Saturday) . . . PATERSON. ODD FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (23 June 1856), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60249637
On Friday last the members of the Loyal Paterson Union Lodge of I.U.F., M.U., celebrated their tenth anniversary by a public dinner at the lodge-room, host Haly's, the Bush Inn . . .
the cloth removed, the chairman proposed the following toasts . . .
The O.M. and Board of Directors; Mr. John Gilfillin, P.P.G.M., returned thanks on behalf of the above toast . . .
Many excellent songs were sung, and the harmony of the evening was still more enlivened by Mr. Gilfillan's performance on the violin,
so much so that dancing commenced, with songs at intervals.
The greatest order and harmony prevailed throughout, and the company did not separate until morning was near dawning.
[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 April 1863), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18695007
PER FAVOR OF THE "MAITLAND MERCURY."
TO THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS CONNECTED WITH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HINTON.
GENTLEMEN - I take the opportunity of thus publicly thanking you for the very handsome present which you have contributed among yourselves and presented to me this day,
as remuneration for service rendered by me in leading the Psalmody in the Church during the past twelve months.
- I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant,
JOHN GILFILLAN, Precentor.
ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Presbyterian churches (general)
"THE SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENT", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 October 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18757768
The entertainment repeated on Tuesday evening, in the School of Arts, West Maitland, by the Walter Scott demonstration committee, at the request of the managing committees of the Maitland Hospital and Maitland Benevolent Society, attracted a large and fashionable audience, comprising all sections of the community . . . The third part was comprised of the song and chorus "The Hundred Pipers," by the company, a volunteered song "The blind harper," sweetly sung by Mr. Gilfillan, senior . . .
"DISTRICT NEWS [FROM OUR VARIOUS CORRESPONDENTS] HINTON (From a Correspondent) TEA MEETING", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 August 1872), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18766266
You will much oblige by taking further notice of our tea meeting at Hinton, on Thursday evening, 15th instant . . . Mr. John Gilfillan conducted the musical part, which consisted in choice pieces of psalmody, in which the assembly joined heartily . . .
See also, "HINTON", The Newcastle Chronicle (24 August 1872), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111147466
? "DEATHS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 September 1872), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18767081
On the 15th instant, at his residence, Northumberland-street, Morpeth, in the 65th year of his age, Mr. John Gilfillan, District Registrar, a native of Stirlingshire, Scotland, leaving an affectionate wife and family, and a large circle of friends to deplore their irreparable loss.
See also, "SINGULAR DEATH FROM BLOOD POISONING", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (17 September 1872), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18766870
GILFILLAN, John Alexander (John Alexander GILFILLAN; J. A. GILFILLAN)
Painter, lecturer on painting, music and the fine arts
Born Jersey, 25 December 1793 (date on NZ family grave); baptised St. Brelade, 23 January 1794; son of John GILFILLAN and Elizabeth BRIDGES
Married (1) Sarah MURRAY (d. 1837), Glasgow, Scotland, 31 July 1826
Married (2) Mary BRIDGES (d. 1847), Glasgow, Scotland, 24 October 1838
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 24 January 1849 (per Fanny Fisher, from Sydney, NSW, 6 January)
Married Matilda WITT, Kensington, SA, 9 March 1852
Died Melbourne, VIC, 11 February 1864, aged "70"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Alexander+Gilfillan+1793-1864 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1229115 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22371072 (National Library NZ)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Alexander_Gilifillan (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILFILLAN-John-Alexander (shareable link to this entry)
John Gilfillan, c. 1850 (Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganu)
https://collection.sarjeant.org.nz/persons/9045 (DIGITISED)
Documentation:
"DEATHS", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (9 July 1847), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71608765
Murdered, at Wanganui, New Zealand, by the natives, on the 18th April last, Mary Bridges, wife, and Eliza, Francis, and John Gilfillan,
children of J. A. Gilfillan, Esq., formerly Professor of Painting in the Andersonian University, Glasgow.
[The above were near and dear relatives of the proprietor of this journal. An account of the massacre will be found in another column.]
ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Murray (proprietor, The South Australian)
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (26 January 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71622988
January 24 - The barque Fanny Fisher, 257 tons, Charles Harrold, from Sydney 6th January. Passengers - Mr. A. J. Gilfillan, Miss Gilfillan, Master and two Miss Brownriggs . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian (20 February 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623134
AN Exhibition of Paintings will be held
at the Rooms of the South Australian Library and Mechanics' Institute on the day of the Horticultural Show,
and a Lecture on Painting, Music, and the Fine Arts, will be delivered in the evening by Mr. Gilfillan,
late Professor of Painting to the Andersonian University of Glasgow.
Artists, amateurs, &c., are requested to aid the Committee with the loan of paintings and other works of art for the exhibition.
JAMES RAWLINGS, Secretary.
"PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", South Australian (23 February 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623154
Mr. Gilfillan last night gave his promised lecture to a crowded audience at the large room of the Institute. The subject, the fine arts, comprehending music, architecture, sculpture, and painting. We were unfortunately unable to attend, but a friend has kindly given us the requisite information. The lecturer treated his several subjects in a manner which shewed that he understood them thoroughly, and had the art of communicating his knowledge in a clear and popular manner. The audience were highly pleased: and the announcement of a second lecture on painting alone was received with applause. The second lecture will be given on Thursday week. Mr. Pitman called the attention of the assembly to a seraphine manufactured in the colony, which had been lent that night by the ingenious artisan whose name our friend could not catch . . .
[News], South Australian Register (24 February 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50246967
. . . On Thursday evening Mr. Gilfillan delivered the first of two lectures on the Fine Arts,
in the enumeration of which Music
"Claimed kindred there and had that claim allowed."
But the lecturer vetoed the right of dancing and gastronomy to be admitted into such goodly company,
notwithstanding the cited authorities of French philosophers.
He traced briefly the progress of music amongst the ancients,
from the origin of the lyre and Pandean pipes down to the divine compositions of modern masters.
The original of "Apollo's lute" being strangely enough the dried shell of a turtle found on the sea shore;
and the construction of the mouth-organ, suggested by the wild music of the breeze playing among the broken reeds in a swamp . . .
After the lecture, which was warmly applauded at the proper time, i. e. t was concluded,
Mr. Pitman introduced Mr. G. T. Light, an ingenious colonial mechanist, who performed a piece of music on a seraphine,
built by himself, after which the company separated.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Thomas Light (musician)
"LECTURE ON THE FINE ARTS", South Australian (27 February 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623171
The following is the Lecture delivered by Mr. Gilfillan in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Thursday last. It is highly interesting, and will repay an attentive perusal: . . .
. . . I conclude this portion of my subject by a few remarks on the comparative merits of Modern music and painting, before entering on which I may premise, that whatever estimate may be formed of my opinions by the exclusive admirers of music, I can assure them that nothing can be farther from my desire than to disparage the study of an accomplishment so desirable, and which among all ranks tends to lighten the social enjoyments, and which, under the guidance of reason and discretion, helps to dispel that vacuity of mind and to prevent, especially among the opulent, the intrusion of those idle and dangerous thoughts which a too abundant leisure is so apt to produce, and which has proved the parent of very many mischiefs. In accordance with this declaration, we are bound to waive as illiberal, the not unfrequently urged objection to a study of music among youths of our own sex, who not possessed of the requisite amount of moral restraint to withstand the temptations it holds out to dissipation, under the alluring disguise of rational conviviality, become martyrs to their power of pleasing. These are the exceptions, and deserve little comment.
In painting and music their aim may be considered, for the most part, identical; the composers in each availing themselves of principles very similar in the production of their works, and the one as well as the other granting them genius, equally dependant on a knowledge of counterpoint, the proper proportion and distribution of parts, and their minor adjuncts and graces, without which the best natural taste would be sadly puzzled in any attempt at composition.
Music being addressed to the ear, and depending for a continuance of the delight, it first yields to frequent renewal of those manifestations which are essential towards the display of the author's powers, and are oftener marred than mended in the operation. Its effects, when compared with those of the sister arts, are extremely evanescent. Nor can it be deemed a language so universally understood, though perhaps in more general use than the others. Much the same, however, as physicians, of all other professions, are the most numerous, because nearly every old woman prides herself on a fancied knowledge of the healing art.
The language, the peculiar emphasis, the very tones peculiar to the different nations of the earth, precludes the possibility of composing a piece, or an opera, unassisted by the words, which is likely to strike exactly alike the inhabitants of two countries of dissimilar language and habits. A simple transposition of cadence in conversation, of vivacity or the reverse in the display of passions, with many minor distinctions, tend vastly to perplex the translator in his attempt to give the poetry of the text in its new garb, and the unaltered music, that unity and expression which in the original may have been perfect. Hence music should be, and generally is, so composed as to suit the genius of that people alone among whom it first appears, and so long as the present diversity of habits and idioms exist, music must remain as it were a local language.
For very much of the favorable impression often amounting to positive enthusiasm in music, we are indebted to mere association. So powerful has this sentiment proved in some instances, that to prevent desertion from a Swiss auxiliary corps in the French service, their band was forced to play the Rance de Vachez [Ranz de Vaches], which it was found fostered to a morbid degree the Mal du Paye. We all know the power of their-native bagpipes over a Scottish highlander - a species of music, by the way, not even tolerant to southern ears, | unless the sound be filtered through a double brick wall, or softened by the interposition of at least five miles of the densest atmosphere. I have known the rude Banger excite a knot of Africans to hours of extatic enjoyment. As a modern instance of the power of music, under very unpromising circumstances, I may quote an account given me by a gentleman formerly belonging to the Spanish Legion: -
"In the latter part of April, 1836," say he, "I was quartered at a convent of Corban about a league distant from Santandar, in the North of Spain. I found everything in the greatest confusion. A party of soldiers of the Legion, forming a depot, were quartered there, and I found them busily engaged in chopping up the figures of the twelve Apostles, elaborately carved in oak, for the purpose of cooking their rations. On the following day, I, in company with a few of my comrades, visited the convent chapel, in which was a beautiful organ. I found two or three of the panels taken out, and some of the men were engaged in pulling out some portion of the interior works of the organ. I remonstrated with them, and asked one of my friends to blow the bellows for me; I played for a short time some extempore passages, and such was the effect on the spoilers, that they immediately desisted, and swore that no one should touch their box of music."
The poet, the painter, and the musician, enjoy equally the pleasures of creation, and their works depend much on the degrees of power in the exercise of this faculty; but Very different degrees of labour are required by each in order to embody, as they should be, the original and spontaneous effusions of fancy. Musical ideas may heightened with the greatest rapidity. The poet requires longer time to correct the rhythm, and render the sense intelligible. The painter and sculptor require still farther time and labour to complete their works, which, however well conceived, may during the time that elapses between the first hasty outline and the completion of the piece, lose much of the spirit and beauty of which the original conception gave promise.
We have already alluded to one advantage, though perhaps a negative one, which music possesses over painting. The physical pleasure received through the sense of hearing has a more general power, and is more immediate and decided in its effect than enjoyments purely intellectual. A fine chord enchants the ear, and a false one tortures it more readily than parallel beauties and defects in the sister art. What constitutes beauty in music is, in fact, like in the tender passion, only what is thought so; the impression in either case is often immediate, rather than the result of deliberate judgment. To the enamoured swain and to the musical amateur, the lines of Metastatio equally apply
Ma speso injusto al vero [sic, "Ma spesso, ingiusto al vero. . ."]
Condanno ogni altro aspetto
Tutti mi far defitto [sic, "Tutto mi par difetto"]
Fuor che la tua belta.
indeed, there is in no art fewer precepts for the production of beauty than in music, in which so great a proportion of the pleasure derived being physical, the senses must decide. I allude here chiefly to melody, perhaps the most lasting and least mechanical part of its study.
The great aim of harmony, like melody, is to please; and if it fail in this essential, its end is worse than imperfect, and the most learnedly laborious composition becomes an unmeaning chaos of sounds.
Some persons possessed only of patience and perseverance, have become respectably learned in counterpoint; this branch possesses a regularity easily susceptible of demonstration; but what depend on genius, on soul we may say, is of a more etherial cast, is attainable by no sort of application. It soars beyond the grasp of the mere mechanist in crotchets and quavers, or the colourer of canvas.
The entirely artificial critic admires in a ponderous display of science, that Cretan labyrinth of notes, which constitute the essence of those productions of the mechanic school. Even composers of name have occasionally banished the graces and perpetrated pieces seemingly calculated with malice perpense, only to puzzle the understanding, and to confound the practical musician in his attempts at executing them. The speaking splendours of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, and of other eminent composers, derive their value not alone from science, but owe their imperishable name to that subtle and indefinable essence, genius. It was not on mechanical principle alone, that Beethoven, after he became deaf, composed his pieces - they were employed as mere aids in embodying the creations of his fancy, like the music of the spheres, his imagination followed their harmonies, while not a sound from the instrument he played on reached his ear . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Ranz de Vaches (song); the anecdote is typically repeated in earlier British discussions of national music, as see for instance Griffith Jones (1757-1833) in the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, vol. 16 (1819), 315, and Isaac Nathan in his Musurgia vocalis (1836), 34; for the quoted passage from Metastasio, see, for instance, Stendhal's The life of Haydn (English translation, 1817), 268
"THE FINE ARTS", South Australian (26 October 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71624937
We have been favored with the perusal of a letter from W. Tyrone Power, son of the celebrated tragedian, to Mr. Gilfillan, artist, of this city, regarding a painting of a scene in a New Zealand pah, announcing that it had arrived too late for this years' exhibition of the Royal Academy. It had been approved and accepted, but was shut out for want of room, the first comers of those accepted having the preference. Mr. Gilfillan was offered one hundred guineas for this picture by a gentleman in Sydney; and it is gratifying to find by a note from Mr. Foster, one of the editors of the Examiner, that Mr. Edwin Landseer had spoken of it with approbation. Mr. Power had forwarded the picture to the Free Art Exhibition at Hyde Park Corner.
ASSOCIATIONS: W. Tyrone Power (NZ colonist); Power's sketch on page 160 of his Sketches in New Zealand, with pen and pencil (1849) was very loosely copied from Gilfillan's painting; for a direct lithograph copy by Edmund Walker (1852), see Interior of a native village or Pa in New Zealand (Auckland Art Gallery)
"DEATHS", The South Australian Advertiser (25 February 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31833557
GILFILLAN. - On the 11th February, at Melbourne, J. A. Gilfillan, Esq., aged 70 years, favorably known some years since in Adelaide as a delineator of New Zealand scenery.
Bibliography and resources:
W. Tyrone Power, Sketches of New Zealand (London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1849), vii, 86-87
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hnp2gq&view=1up&seq=147 (DIGITISED)
Thomas W. Downes, "Some historic Maori personages [Read before the Wellington Philosophical Society, 1st November, 1905]", Transactions and proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 38 (1905), 120-28
http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_38/rsnz_38_00_000150.html (DIGITISED)
"John Gilfillan", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)
http://www.daao.org.au/bio/john-gilfillan
"John Alexander Gilfillan", New Zealand history
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/john-alexander-gilfillan
GILFILLAN, J. R. (J. R. GILFILLAN; Mr. GILFILLAN)
Dancer, dancing master, Caledonian dancer
Active Melbourne, VIC, c. 1859-62
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=J+R+Gilfillan+Scots+dancer (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILFILLAN-J-R (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (4 January 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150074879
The awards of prizes for the late games were made public yesterday by the Secretary of the Comunn Na Feinne on the Society's ground, South Geelong. The attendance of competitors and spectator was numerous . . . The aborigines who had come to town to be present at the Gathering on New Year's Day, held a corroboree last evening near the ground of the Comunn Na Feinne . . . With regard to the dancing we may mention, however, as it was only stated conjecturally yesterday, that Cameron and Mitchell took the prizes for dancing the Gille Callum; Gilfillan and Mackenzie for the Highland Fling, Mitchell and Gilfillan for Strathspeys and reels, Gilfillan and Mitchell for the Seanntruis; and that Robert Mitchell and Wm. Sinclair took the costume prizes . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Corroboree (general); see also "THE COMUNN NA FEINNE", The Argus (4 January 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7307383
"THE CALEDONIAN FETE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (8 October 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154830212
The Zoological Gardens yesterday laid aside their usual dull and dreary aspect, and on the occasion of the gathering,
under the the auspices of the Caledonian Society of Victoria, they assumed quite a gay and animated appearance . . .
The Scotch airs which during the day were played by the band of the 40th Regiment, were exceedingly admired;
they were judiciously selected, and exceedingly well executed . . .
The Gillie Callum, a sword dance, was extremely well executed by each of the performers, and they were all repeatedly cheered by the spectators.
This dance is on exceedingly difficult one, consisting as it does, in executing a variety of difficult evolutions within the four angles caused by the crossing of two swords.
The following are the names of the competitors. The judges have not yet awarded the prize: -
Alexander Mitchell, J. R. Gilfillan, Ralph Erskine, James Cameron, James Cameron [sic], Angus Cameron.
Nine persons entered the lists as competitors for the prizes awarded to the best performers of the Highland fling.
This, to many of the spectators, appeared to be the most interesting among the pastimes of the day.
Some of the dancing was excellent, and after each of the candidates had separately performed the intricate evolutions of their national dance,
there was a grand exhibition by the whole of them at once, each striving to outvie the other in the celerity of his movements,
or the intricate and incomprehensible nature of the "step."
The decision of the judges has not yet been made known, but the following are the names of the performers: -
Alexander Mitchell, J. R. Gilfillan, R. Erskine, James Cameron, James Cameron, Thomas McKenzie, Colin McDonald, James Grant, Angus Cameron . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 40th Regiment (military)
"THE CALEDONIAN FETE . . . THE DANCES", The Age (10 October 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154826598
The performances of both days are considered, and Mr. Mitchell was announced as the successful competitor in the sword dance, Mr. James Cameron being second. Highland fling, Mr. Thomas McKenzie first, and Mr. Ralph Erskine second. Sheantrews, Mr. J. R. Gilfillan, Reel of Tulloch, Mr. Ralph Erskine.
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 September 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5689387
TO PUBLICANS. - TENDERS WANTED, for privilege to SUPPLY REFRESHMENTS at the Highland Ball, St. Patrick's Hall, Friday, 11th inst.
Apply by letter, J. R. Gilfillan, 70 Lonsdale-street west.
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 September 1860), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5689803
CALEDONIAN GATHERING. HIGHLAND BALL TO-NIGHT, St. Patrick's Hall.
J. R. GILFILLAN has the pleasure of announcing Mr. Crawford's celebrated reel and quadrille band.
Country friends be early, March quarter-past 9.
[Advertisement], The Argus (18 September 1860), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5689980
WEST-END DANCING ACADEMY, St. Patrick's Hall. -
In returning thanks to friends for their patronage on Friday night,
J. R. Gilfillan begs to state that the CALEDONIAN CLASSES will COMMENCE on Friday night, 21st.
Ladies at the ball invited.
[Advertisement], The Argus (24 May 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5700462
TO-NIGHT, Trades' Hall, the VOLUNTEER BALL. J. R. Gilfillan, M.C. Commence half-past 8.
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 December 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5706935
MR. GILFILLAN'S QUADRILLE PARTY, Trades' Hall, Monday. Approved subscribers admitted only. Pupils at 7 o'clock.
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (4 February 1862), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154847049
The Ancient Order of Foresters held a grand demonstration fete at the Richmond Cricket Ground yesterday . . . In the evening a ball was held at the Trades Hall, Lygon street, which was equally successful with the other portion of the day's proceedings, there being no less than 500 persons present . . . and the dancing, under the direction of Mr. Gilfillan, was kept up till an early hour this morning. We understand that the amount realised, which is for the establishment of a widow and orphan fund, will exceed eighty pounds.
GILL, William Robert (William Robert GILL; W. R. GILL; Mr. GILL)
Venue proprietor, publican, amateur vocalist and actor, surgeon, medical practitioner
Born Gibraltar (Spain), c. 1812
Married Janet Bind BAIN, Granton, Scotland, 24 August 1841
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 November 1852 (surgeon superintendent per Hope, from Liverpool, 9 August)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 11 April 1864, aged "52"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Robert+Gill+c1812-1864 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILL-William-Robert (shareable link to this entry)
GILL, Janet (Janet Burd BAIN; Janet Bird BAIN; Mrs. William Robert GILL; Mrs. GILL)
Musician, pianist, vocalist, actor, publican
Born Edinburgh, Scotland, 9 December 1820; baptised St. Cuthbert's; daughter of William BAIN and Isobella GLASS
Married William Robert GILL, Granton, Scotland, 24 August 1841
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 November 1852 (per Hope, from Liverpool, 9 August)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 22 May 1884 (per Zealandia, for San Francisco)
Died New York, NY, USA, 18 December 1899, aged "71" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Janet+Bird+Bain+Gill+1820-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILL-Janet (shareable link to this entry)
GILL, William Bain (William Bain GILL; Master GILL; W. B. GILL; Mr. GILL)
Actor, comedian, theatrical manager
Born St. John, Newfoundland, Canada, 10 May 1842; baptised Trinity, 18 June 1842; son of William Robert GILL and Janet Bind BAIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 November 1852 (per Hope, from Liverpool, 9 August)
Married Waddy DEERING, Calcutta, India, 8 December 1868
Died Schenectady, NY, USA, 1 April 1919
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Bain+Gill+1842-1919 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gill_(dramatist) (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILL-William-Bain (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms, St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, 1820; Scotland, select births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/26559199:60143 (PAYWALL)
Born 9 December 1820 / Janet Burd daughter of William Bain and Isobella Glass
ASSOCIATIONS: Her parents William Bain and Isobella Glass had married at Edinburgh on 25 April 1810
Marriages, Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland, 1841; Scotland, select marriages
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1629483:60144 (PAYWALL)
21 August 1841 [sic] / William Robert Gill / Janet Bind Bain [sic]
"MARRIAGES", Witness (Edinburgh, Scotland] (28 August 1841), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002747/18410828/042/0004 (PAYWALL)
At Granton, on the 24th instant, Dr. W. R. GILL, of Trinity, Newfoundland, to JANET BURD, daughter of Wm. Bain, Esq., R.N.
Baptisms, Trinity district, St. John's Newfoundland, Canada; Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, Birth 1823-1860, vol. 63
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/150091637%3A61507 (PAYWALL)
Date of birth - May 10 1842 / Place of birth - Trinity / William Baine [son of] William and Janet / Gill / Surgeon / Baptised - June 18 [1842]
England census, 30 March 1851, Blackmore, Essex; UK National Archives, HO107/1771/211/29
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4699522%3A8860 (PAYWALL)
[Blackmore Green] / William Robert Gill / Head / Mar. / 40 / Member of the Royal College of Surgeons . . . General Practitioner / [born] Gibraltar
Janet Gill / Wife / Mar. / 30 / - / [born] Scotland . . .
Flora Bain / Sister-in-law / Unm. / 16 / - / [born] Midd'x Poplar // [servant] . . .
Australia:
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 November 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788016
November 10. Hope, ship, 1100 tons, George Crowe, commander, from Liverpool, August 9th.
Passengers, cabin - Mrs. Gill and son . . . and three hundred and eighty-four Government immigrants.
Wm Gill, Esq, surgeon-superintendent. Marshall & Kirk, agents.
"MURDER", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 July 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794713
An inquest was held at the Police Office, Castlemaine, on Thursday, the 14th inst., before Dr. McCrae,
the coroner, on the body of a man named John Warren, who expired on the previous morning, from the effects of a pistol-shot wound . . .
William Robert Gill, Esq., surgeon, being sworn, said: I am a legally-qualified medical practitioner, residing at Castlemaine.
I was called to attend a man named Warren on the evening of Friday, the 8th inst. . . .
"TARRRANGOWER [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (22 July 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633669
Mr. Gill, of Castlemaine, has lately opened an establishment here under the title of the Hanover Rooms; he has fitted them up in a very chaste style, and does not seem to have studied expense. He proposes to have concerts three times a week. He possesses, what very few can boast of, - a brilliant toned piano-forte, by which, with the aid of Mrs. Gill and Miss Davis, he hopes to give forth such sounds as will both charm and please his hearers.
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (22 July 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633665
GREAT ATTRACTION!! Victoria Hotel, Castlemaine. For One Night Only.
MR. & MRS. GILL have the honor to announce to the residents of Castlemaine and its vicinity, that
A GRAND CONCERT will take place at the above Hotel, on Monday evening, July 24, when the following talented vocalists will appear: -
Vocalists, - Mrs. Gill, Miss Davis - Their First Appearance.
Mr. Thatcher, - the Diggers' Poet.
Mr. Novello, - Comic Singer.
Mr. Gill.
Instrumentalists: Mrs. Gill, Miss Davis, Pianoforte.
Mr. Thatcher, - Flute.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, - commence at Eight.
Reserved Seats 8s.; Back Seats 5s.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter, flute player)
"CONCERT AT THE VICTORIA HOTEL MUSIC-ROOM", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (29 July 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202632037
On Monday evening last a most interesting concert was given in the Music-room of this establishment. The room was splendidly illuminated, and tastefully fitted up for the occasion, the passages being furnished with powerful reflectors, and the curtains skilfully arranged to produce effect. A large and respectable company assembled at an early hour, including a considerable proportion of ladies, government officers, and many of the principal inhabitants of the township. Miss Davis elicited great applause in the song, "I'm a merry Zingara;" the duet, "Mira a Norma," in which she was associated with Mrs. Gill reflected great credit on the musical taste and talent of both those ladies; Mr. Percy's songs received the approbation of the audience, and Mr. Gill, favored the company with "The Pilot," in which song he acquitted himself with his accustomed ability. Mr. Novello's comic songs met with an enthusiastic encore, but on future occasions we would recommend a little more refinement in his selection considering that ladies are present. We only however, allude to one of his songs. Mr. Thatcher taxed the risibility of his audience to its highest pitch of endurance in his "Green New Chum," in which he inadvertently pointed to the youngest commissioner present; the song "Where's your License?" illustrative of the various "dodges" practised on the "traps," and' his "Paris Exhibition," to which he purposes to send a "civil post-office clerk," a "trap" who has been sober on duty for two consecutive days, and a "Diggings Homily on Teetotalism," all of which elicited roars of laughter. Mrs. Gill and Mr. Pohl alternately presided at the piano-forte, which is one of Broadwood's best construction. The greatest satisfaction was expressed at the decorum and respectability which characterised the meeting, of which the name of the proprietor of the Victoria is a sufficient guarantee. The concert was a miniature fac simile of some of our best conducted English concerts. "God save the Queen" concluded the musical entertainments of the evening.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (vocalist, flute); Emil Pohl (piano)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (5 August 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202635995
VICTORIA HOTEL, CASTLEMAINE. Great Attraction for Two Nights Only.
MR. and Mrs. GILL have the honor to announce to the Residents of Castlemaine, and its vicinity, that they intend giving
TWO GRAND CONCERTS, at the above Hotel, on Monday and Tuesday Evenings, the 7th and 8th of August, when the following talented Artistes will appear: -
Vocalists: Mrs. Gill, Miss Davis.
Mr. Percy - The celebrated Tenor.
Mr. Thatcher - The renowned Diggers' Poet.
Mr. Gill.
Instrumentalists: Piano - Mr. Gill and Miss Davis.
Flute - Mr. Thatcher.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, to commence at Eight.
Admission - 8s. Reserved Seats; 5s. Back Seats.
"VICTORIA MUSIC ROOMS", Mount Alexander Mail (5 August 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202635980
We observe that Mr. and Mrs. Gill have advertised two more concerts, to be given at the above rooms. From the manner in which they were received on their "debut" before the Castlemaine public, we are confident of their success. They will be assisted on the present occasion by nearly the same talent, among whom we notice, with pleasure, the names of Miss Davis and Mr. Thatcher. That lady possesses a fine voice; which she manages with great taste, and considerable musical ability; while Mr. Thatcher has a happy knack of suiting the fancy of his audience, in a manner at once humorous and ludicrous. We wish them every success.
"THEATRE ROYAL CASTLEMAINE", Mount Alexander Mail (16 February 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631895
We were much gratified by a visit to this establishment, the first theatre, and, if we except the rather ephemeral circus of Mr. Burton, the first place of public amusement in Castlemaine . . . We witnessed the performance of a piece call "The Lottery Ticket," and had our risible faculties extensively called into play, by the performance of Mr. Walsh, as a shrewd lawyer, and Mr. Dale, as a confidential clerk. Mrs. Dale also deserves especial mention, for her able representation of the part of Susan, a maid of all work; whilst Mrs. Gill, as the staymaking Mrs. Corset, and Mr. Murray, as Charles (in love with Susan), must not be forgotten. The piece was very creditably got up, and abounds in ludicrous situations and genuine fun. "After which, Tom Barry," whose electioneering speech, and other oddities, drew largely on the risible faculties of the audience . . . Some songs by Mr. Gregg and Mr. Walsh, and a solo on the clavichord by Mr. Burke, were much applauded. The entertainments concluded with "A Day after the Fair," in which Barry sustained six different characters . . . The theatre has proved highly attractive to the residents generally, of Castlemaine, and the diggers in the neighborhood. Its further stay will be short, as the proprietors are about entering on an engagement at Bendigo.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert and Elinor Dale (actors); John Gregg (vocalist); Charles Walsh (vocalist, actor); D. D. Burke (vocalist, musician); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue); Burton's Circus (troupe)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (2 March 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202634817
THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE, Barker-street, near the Criterion Hotel . . .
Under the management of Mr. Charles Walsh . . .
THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, In Shakspeare's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, MACBETH,
Which will be performed with all the original Music "by Locke," assisted by a powerful chorus . . .
Fleance - Master Gill . . .
1st witch, Mrs. Dale; 2nd witch, Miss St. Clair; 3rd witch, Mrs. Gill . . . Hecate - Mr. John Gregg . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emma St. Clair (actor, vocalist)
MUSIC: Locke's music in Macbeth (correctly, largely by Richard Leveridge)
"AN HOUR IN OULD IRELAND", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (26 September 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047539
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Besnard gave his entertainment at Burall's Assembly Rooms. There was a large attendance . . . The idea of the entertainment is very good, the trefoil of the shamrock is interpreted "love, valor, and wit," which said qualities are illustrated by rich Hibernian anecdotes, dialogues, and songs. Mr. Besnard's forte is not in singing, but he tells the humorous anecdotes very well, and many of his sketches are graphic and interesting. Mr. Gibson sang a number of Irish songs in his usual excellent manner, and was greeted with repeated encores. Miss Lewis contributed to the evening's entertainments by singing several of her pleasing songs, and Mrs. Gill ably presided at the piano forte. The most striking feature of the performances was the appearance of a young lady named Miss Emma Pearson, who sang two songs, "I'm leaving thee in sorrow, Annie," and "Annie Laurie," and was encored in both. We believe that this was the first appearance of Miss Pearson before an audience . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Pope Besnard (entertainer); J. W. Gibson (vocalist); Annie Lewis (Mrs. Salamon, vocalist); Emma Pearson (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (1 December 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048139
BURALL'S ASSEMBLY ROOM, Tuesday Evening Next, December 4th.
OPENING of the "SANDHURST QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY," to take place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Evening.
A first-rate Quadrille Band. Leader, Mr. Tucker. Pianist, Mrs. Gill . . .
Master of Ceremonies - Mr. Fred. Hartley . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Tucker (violin, leader)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (9 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048807
PRINCESS'S THEATRE. CRITERION HOTEL. (Under the management of Mr. Coleman.)
BENEFIT OF MRS. GILL. WEDNESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY . . . The following Ladies and Gentlemen will appear -
Madame Sara Flower, Mrs. R. Macgowan, Miss Hudson, Mrs. Ricards, Mr. Sam Howard, Mr. Ryan,
Mr. Richardson, Mr. B. Coleman, Mr. Ricards, Mr. Styles, Sig. Gagliadi [sic] . . .
Ballad - Mrs. B. Ricards.
New Medley Dance - Mrs. R. Macgowan.
Song - Madame Sara Flower.
Solo, Flute - Sig. Gagliadi. With Pianoforte Accompaniment - Mrs. GILL.
Song - Madame Sara Flower . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Barned Jullien Coleman (actor, manager); Sara Flower (vocalist); Fanny McGowan (dancer, actor); Jessie Ricards (vocalist); Sam Howard (actor); Giacinto Gagliardi (flute); Princess Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (9 February 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048808
In our advertising columns appears an advertisement announcing a benefit for Mrs. Gill, at the Princess's, on Wednesday next. Mrs. Gill, as a performer on the pianoforte, has few equals, and has rendered most valuable assistance to Madame Sara Flower through her excellent and tasteful accompaniments. No doubt is entertained of the success of her benefit.
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (21 February 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048921
COLEMAN'S CRITERION THEATRE, MUNDY-STREET.
Manager and Sole Proprietor, - MR. HENRY COLEMAN.
GRAND OPENING NIGHT! Of the Season! On Tuesday, February 26th, 1858 . . .
The following Company have been engaged for the season, viz. -
MADAME SARA FLOWER, Pupil of the Royal Academy, London, of the La Scala, Milan, and Prima Donna of the principal colonial Theatres;
MRS. CHESTER, The popular delineator of old women characters, formerly of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and Dublin; and late of the Theatre Royal, Melbourne;
MRS. R. McGOWAN, Principal Danseuse of the Theatre Royal, Sydney, and Coppin's Olympic . . .
MRS. GILL, favorite Actress and Pianist . . .
An Efficient Orchestra has been engaged, under the leadership of Mr. Tucker, late of Jullien's and Winterbottom's Concerts.
The Stage Management will be under the immediate care of Mr. Sam Howard . . .
Scenic Artist: - Mr. George Fawcett . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Coleman (proprietor); Marian Maria Chester (actor, vocalist); George Fawcett (scenic artist, actor); Criterion Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"COLEMAN'S CRITERION THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (29 March 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88049259
. . . On Thursday night [27 March] Lola Montes appeared in a new piece called Rosalie Bouquet, an elegant trifle, which requires no great ability on the part of the performers . . . In being called before the curtain after the piece was over, she returned thanks to the audience for their favors and stated that as Mr. Linden, the pianist, had not thought himself competent to play the music of the Spider Dance, Mrs. Gill had kindly volunteered to play it. She begged to return her thanks to Mr. Tucker and the orchestra for the trouble they had taken to master what was a very difficult piece of music. It appears that the reason of Mr. Linden's declining to preside at the pianoforte was the implied censure of Madame Lola Montes upon the orchestra on the preceding night . . . The Spider Dance is really a very beautiful national dance full of points peculiar to itself and the country whence it comes, and Lola Montes, when she likes, can evidently dance with a spirit and grace rarely seen. The music would, however, require to be played with much greater animation and character. An encore was called for, but Lola came forward and apologised for not repeating the dance on the score of the fatiguing exertion it required . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lola Montez (dancer, actor); Otto Linden (pianist)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (8 April 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202634609
HALL OF CASTLEMAINE. The World-Renowned LOLA MONTES, FOR TWO NIGHTS.
MR. HENRY COLEMAN, Proprietor of Coleman's Criterion Theatre, Bendigo . . .
For Two Representations, commencing on THURSDAY, 10th APRIL, 1856 . . .
The Performances will commence with the elegant Comedietta of the MORNING CALL . . .
To be followed by the Laughable Farce of the ETON BOY.
Fanny Curry (assuming the character of Tom) Madame LOLA MONTES . . .
Sally Potts - Mrs. Gill.
To conclude with the extraordinary Terpsichorean Achievement,
THE SPIDER DANCE, BY LOLA MONTES.
Mrs. Gill will preside at the Pianoforte . . .
"COLEMAN'S CASTLEMAINE THEATRE", Mount Alexander Mail (30 May 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633221
. . . That the public of Castlemaine are not insensible to the charms of real dramatic talent, has been pretty well evidenced this week by the reception given to Mr. G. V. Brooke . . . the Theatre will be re-opened on Saturday night for another short series of performances, in which will appear Mrs. Chester, Miss Wernham, and Mrs. Gill (whom we ought to have alluded to earlier as a very useful member of the company) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Fanny Wernham (actor)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (6 June 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202632223
COLEMAN'S CASTLEMAINE THEATRE . . .
MR. & MRS. CLARANCE HOLT To appear on the Castlemaine Boards for TWO NIGHTS ONLY . . .
FRIDAY, JUNE 6th The performances will commence with Kotzebue's magnificent and interesting modern play, entitled THE STRANGER.
The Stranger - Mr. CLARANCE HOLT . . . Mrs. Haller - Mrs. CLARANCE HOLT.
Countess - Mrs. Chester. Charlotte (with song) - Mrs. Gill . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Clarance and Marie Holt (actors)
"COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS. July 12, 1856. . . ROBBERY IN A DWELLING HOUSE", Bendigo Advertiser (14 July 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88051391
Alfred Wood and Edmund Hall were charged with committing a robbery on the night of the 5th of July, in the dwelling-house of Mrs. Jeannette Bond Gill, the well known actress. It appeared from Mrs. Gill's evidence, that between seven and eight o'clock on that evening she left her house after securing, it in her usual manner, for the purpose of attending to her professional engagements, and on her dressing table she left a small mahogany cabinet containing fourteen sovereigns in gold, three one-pound notes and a large quantity of jewellry &c. She returned between twelve and one o'clock, and immediately retired to rest. About eleven o'clock the next day, while employed in dusting her bed-room, she missed her cabinet, and about twelve o'clock gave information to the police authorities . . .
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (30 August 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88052459
COLEMAN'S CRITERION THEATRE . . .
On Saturday, ths 30th of August, 1856, the performance will commence with the interesting drama, entitled THE SURPRISE . . .
After which Mrs. Macgowan will dance A MEDLEY PAS SEUL . . .
The SPIDER DANCE, Mrs. R. Macgowan . . .
Mrs. Gill will preside at the pianoforte . . .
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (18 October 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87994975
SIR CHARLES HOTHAM HOTEL, SEVENTH WHITE HILL.
THE Proprietor of the above Hotel in returning thanks to his friends and the public, for the liberal share of patronage they have bestowed on him,
begs to inform them that he has engaged Mrs. Gill, the well-known lady pianist, late of the Theatre, Bendigo, for Tuesday's and Saturday's.
The Quadrille will still continue as usual on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock.
Also, a Free and Easy on Saturday, at 7 o'clock in the evening.
Mr. J. TERRELL, M.C. J. ELLISON, Proprietor.
"MUNICIPAL POLICE COURT. Saturday, 20th June, 1857 . . . THEATRICAL SQUABBLES", Bendigo Advertiser (22 June 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87999921
Mrs. Gill, G. Fawcett, and H. Goldstone were charged on the information of J. Robertson with illegally detaining certain "properties" belonging to informant. Mr. Fawcett's case was settled out of doors, but the charges against Mrs. Gill and Goldtone were dismissed, as there was no evidence to prove the accusations.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Robertson (actor); Harry Goulstone [sic] (musician)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (23 July 1858), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088044
RED HILL MUSIC HALL, FOREST CREEK. FRIDAY JULY 23, 1858 . . .
the Star Company having arrived, comprising the following artistes -
Miss KATE WARDE, MRS. EVADNE EVANS, MRS. GILL . . .
MASTER W. GILL.
This Friday Evening, July the 23rd, will be presented Sheridan Knowles' play, in 5 acts, of the HUNCHBACK . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (actor); Mrs. W. Evadne Evans (actor); Red Hill Husic Hall (Chewton venue)
"HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (20 August 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87982781
Last evening Miss Provost came before the audience . . . In the piece brought forward last night, viz., the "Widow's Stratagem" . . . Miss Provost was well supported . . . The Mdlle. De Merluchet of Mrs. Gill was acted to the life, and the "get-up" was extremely good. The remaining characters were well sustained. The performances concluded with the two-act comic drama of "John Duck," in which Miss Fanny Young, Miss Moore [sic. Mrs.], and Mrs. Gill all appeared, as did also Mr. Daniels and the rest of the old Bendigo favorites . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Provost (actor); Fanny Young (actor); Rachel Moore (actor); George Washington Daniels (actor); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"THEATRICAL CHANGES", Bendigo Advertiser (30 October 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87984554
We understand that Mrs. Gill, who has been for the last two or three years connected with the Bendigo district, has accepted an engagement on the boards of a new theatre (the Duchess of Kent) at Ballarat.
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (2 November 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66050918
DUCHESS OF KENT NEW THEATRE . . .
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 & 3.
TWO NEW PIECES. First appearance of MRS. GILL.
WHITEBAIT AT GREENWICH . . .
"HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (31 January 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87986685
. . . We hear that Mrs. Gill, so long known on Bendigo as one of the first who introduced dramatic entertainments, has entered into an engagement with the manager of the Napier Theatre at Ballarat, where her excellent acting, in many characters, will, no doubt, render her as great a favorite as she always has been on Bendigo.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (12 February 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87987005
SANDHURST AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB . . .
HAYMARKET THEATRE, ON THURSDAY, 17th February, 1859,
In aid of the Funds of the BENEVOLENT ASYLUM . . .
The evening's entertainment will conclude with the Popular Farce, in two acts, of HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS . . .
Kingston - Master W. Gill . . .
Lady Bab - Miss Kate Warde . . .
Mr. J. H. VINSON, Stage Manager.
J. GOLDING FILL, Hon. Sec.
ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (professional actor); James Hetters Vinson (professional actor)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (14 March 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66334534
THEATRE ROYAL, STURT STREET.
For the BENEFIT of MR. HOSKINS, TUESDAY, 16th MARCH.
The Brilliant Comedy, AN UNEQUAL MATCH . . .
Blenkinsopp - Mr. Hoskins.
Hester Graysbrook - Miss Julia Harland . . .
Bessy Hebbletwaite - Mrs. Gill. (Her first appearance).
To conclude with the musical farce of PERFECTION.
Kate O'Brien - Madame Carandini, In which she will sing " Home, sweet home," and "The last rose of summer" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor, manager); Julia Harland (Mrs. Hoskins, actor, vocalist); Maria Carandini (vocalist, actor); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)
"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (5 July 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66340388
Bulwer's well known comedy of "Money" will be produced this evening at the Royal, for the benefit of Mrs. Gill, a lady long known to playgoers in Ballarat as a painstaking actress . . .
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 August 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6487893
This evening the Princess's Theatre is to be re-opened by Mr. George Fawcett, its old lessee and manager, and, judging by the programme, the occasion is to be made something of an event. The opening piece is to be an original drama, by Mr. Fawcett himself, entitled "North and South," the basis of which is the present civil war in the Dis-united States of America . . . Mr. Fawcett's company comprises many old favourites . . . Besides these, we are to have Mrs. Gill, who has long been favourably known on the Ballarat stage; and Mr. W. B. Gill, a juvenile actor, from the same place . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"DEATHS", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (2 May 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66344612
On 11th April, at Melbourne, of disease of the heart, William Robert Gill, Esq., M.R.C.S., aged 52; a native of Gibraltar.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (4 May 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197443690
In the Ballarat Star we find an obituary notice that William Robert Gill, Esq., M.R.C.S., aged 52, a native of Gibraltar, died at Melbourne on the 11th of April, of disease of the heart. We believe that this is a gentleman who practised his profession here in the early times of the gold-field.
"MARRIAGES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 January 1869), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5830732
GILL - DEERING. - On the 8th ult., at the Mission Church, Calcutta, by the Rev. J. Lewin, William Bain Gill, Esq., only son of the late W. B. Gill, Esq., surgeon, Melbourne, and grandson of the late Sir William Bain, of Granton, Edinburgh, to Wardock Eleanor Rosina, eldest daughter of the late Alderman Deering, of Geelong, and relict of the late James Smith, jun., Esq , of Melbourne.
[Advertisement], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (21 May 1875), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244172869
NOTICE of APPLICATION for a PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. -
To the Licensing Magistrates for the District of Melbourne. -
I, JANET BURD GILL, of the Bay View Hotel, King-street, West Melbourne, Hotel-keeper,
the holder of a transferred Publican's Licence for said Bay View Hotel,
do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain and will, at the next Licensing Meeting apply for a Publican's License for a house situate at King-street, West Melbourne aforesaid,
already licensed and known as the Bay View Hotel, containing six rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family.
The fourth day of May, a.d. 1875.
JANET BURD GILL;
EDWIN PICKERSGILL, Hotel Agent, Valuator and Arbitrator, 11 Collins-street west, Melbourne.
"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (24 March 1880), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202141400
The following are the transfers of publicans' licences granted by the licensing bench yesterday: - . . . Bay View Hotel, King-street, Janet Burd Gill to Mary Wilton . . .
"Along the Wharves", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (21 May 1884), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107264646
The following passengers leave by R.M.S. Zealandia, Captain H. Webber, for 'Frisco, to-morrow: - . . . Mrs. Janet Gill . . .
Index of death certificates, New York, 1899; New York City Department of Records & Information Services
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/46283:61778 (PAYWALL)
No. 3594/ 18 December 1899 / Janet Bird Gill / Widow / 71 / born Scotland /
170th St and Fulton Ave / Bronx, New York / 16 years in USA / Broncho Pneumonia Asthenia
Buried 20 December 1899 / St. Peters Westchester
Daughter of William and Janet [sic] Bain
Bibliography and resources:
Kurt Ganzl, William B. Gill: From the goldfields to Broadway (New York: Routledge, 2002)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=exEiAwAAQBAJ (PREVIEW)
GILL, Edwin (Edwin GILL)
Music and general publisher, printer, stationer
Born Bristol, England, 1824; baptised SS. Philip and Jacob, Bristol, 22 February 1824; son of John GILL (d. 1866) and Jane WYATT
Married (1) Julia LLOYD (1824-1851), Wem, Shropshire, 19 July 1849
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 February 1850 (per Clifton, from London, 14 November 1849, and the Downs, 16 November)
Married (2) Sarah HASSELL (1829-1905), Richmond, VIC, 21 December 1852
Died St. Kilda, VIC, 4 January 1891, aged "66"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edwin+Gill+1824-1891 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILL-Edwin (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Turner and Gill (firm, trading May 1864 to May 1869); Caleb Turner (business partner);
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Sts. Philip & Jacob in the city of Bristol in the year 1824; register 1822-25, page 162; Bristol Archives, P/St P & J/R/2/6
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1443618:61685 (PAYWALL)
No. 1292 / [1824] 22d of February / Edwin son of / John [and] Jane / Gill / St. Philip's / Rope maker . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Gill and Jane Wyatt had married at St. Paul's, Bristol, on 2 August 1807
England census, 6 June 1841, St. Philip and St. Jacob (without), Bristol; UK National Archives, HO107/378/8/18/15/25
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2228041:8978 (PAYWALL)
Barton Hill Lane / John Gill / 58 / Rope & Twine M[aker] / [not born in county]
Edwin [Gill / 17 / Ap[prentice] / [not born in county] [sic]
William / 12 / [not born in county] // Mary / 26 // Jane / 10 / [born born in county] . . .
Marriages, Wem, Shropshire, 1849; Shropshire Archives, index
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/238192%3A62290 (PAYWALL)
19 July 1849 / Edwin Gill / Julia Lloyd
"THE SHORTLAND'S BLUFF LIGHT-HOUSE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 March 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4772139
Captain Champain, of the Clerk of Works Office, Melbourne, has been appointed Superintendent of the Light house, at Shortland's Bluff and is succeeded in the Immigration depôt by Mr. Edwin Gill, a passenger by the "Clifton," formerly principal clerk and manager on the London and Gloucester Railway.
"DIED", The Argus (20 May 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4777995
May 18th, at Flinders-street East, Melbourne, Julia, the beloved wife of Mr. Edwin Gill, of the Colonial Architect Department; and third daughter of the late Daniel Lloyd, Esq, Banker of Wootton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.
"MARRIED", The Argus (22 December 1852), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612878
On the 21st of December, 1852, by the Rev. A. Morison, at her brother's residence, Richmond, Sarah, fourth daughter of Mr. James Hassell, of Carshalton, Surry, to Edwin Gill, Esq. of Melbourne.
[Advertisement], The Argus (19 May 1864), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5748939
I Have this day DISPOSED OF my BUSINESS, as wholesale stationer, to Messrs. TURNER and GILL,
who will receive all accounts due to me, and to whom all outstanding debts are to be presented for payment.
EDWD. L. ROBINSON. May 10, 1864.
In reference to the above, we beg to solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally accorded to our predecessor,
assuring those who may favour us with their orders that we shall direct our energies to giving them satisfaction.
TURNER and GILL.
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (10 August 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185508264
The Readings at St. Kilda Town Hall on Thursday evening were well attended. Mr. Edwin Gill occupied the chair, and Madame Pett presided at the pianoforte. Mrs. Perryman, Messrs. Raymond, Jenvey and Howden entertained the audience with songs. The readers were Messrs. Geo. Robertson, Warner, Batten and Callender. A very agreeable evening was passed.
ASSOCIATIONS: Victorine Pett (pianist); Caroline Peryman (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Argus (31 May 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5831142
NOTICE Is hereby given, that the PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between Caleb Turner and Edwin Gill,
under the style of "Turner and Gill, has this day EXPIRED, by effluxion of time.
The business will be continued by the said Caleb Turner, under the name of "Caleb Turner and Sons,"
who will receive and pay all accounts due to or owing by the late firm.
Dated this 20th May, 1869.
CALEB TURNER.
EDWIN GILL.
Witness - Edwd. M. Gibbs, solicitor, Melbourne.
[News], The Argus (6 January 1891), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8464368
Our obituary column contains the announcement of the death of Mr. Edwin Gill, J.P., the superintendent of stores in the Lands' department, at the age of 66 years. Mr. Gill was an old colonist, having arrived in the colony in 1849 [sic]. He was appointed the first Government storekeeper and superintendent of immigrants under the Latrobe regime, but after holding the position for about 10 years he resigned, on account of ill health, and for some years devoted himself to farming pursuits in the country. He subsequently returned to Melbourne and become a member of the firm of Messrs. Turner und Gill, wholesale stationers, in Flinders-lane. This firm was dissolved, and Mr. Gill established a fuse manufactory on the banks, of the Yarra. In 1870 he rejoined the public service, entering the Lands department. At the time of his death he was engaged in the reconstruction and amalgamation of the various store departments in the public service. Mr. Gill was a justice of the peace for over 30 years. His death, which occurred at his residence, Hassellburg, East St. Kilda, on Sunday, was very sudden, being caused by syncope. He was interred yesterday in the Melbourne General Cemetery, the funeral service being conducted by the Rev. Charles Strong, D.D. The deceased, who was beloved and respected by a large circle of friends, leaves a widow and 10 children, most of whom are grown up.
GILL, Samuel Thomas (Samuel Thomas GILL; S. T. GILL)
Artist, lithographer, sheet music covers illustrator
Born Perriton, Somerset (Devon), England, 21 May 1818; son of Samuel GILL and Winifred OKE
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 17 December 1839 (per Caroline, from Gravesend and Plymouth 17 July, via Table Bay 19 October)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 27 October 1880
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Thomas+Gill+1818-1880 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-616895 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._T._Gill (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILL-Samuel-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)
Illustrated sheet music covers:
Colonial polkas (Clarke, 1857)
Colonial polkas [series cover] (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1857]); "Allan & Wigley, lith. printers"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12842089
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181846357 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (publisher); Allan and Wigley (printers, lithographers)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 November 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13003040
NEW and ORIGINAL POLKAS - Published THIS DAY,
each embellished with a beautiful pictorial title-page, designed by Mr. J. T. Gill [sic].
- The Royal Charlie Polka, by Packer; The Eglantine Polka, by Stanley; La Favorita Polka, by Mrs. St. John Adcock.
Each 3s., post free, 3s. 2d. J. R. CLARKE, 205, George-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (composer); William Stanley (composer); Marianne Adcock (composer)
The Veno galop (Tranter, 1857)
The Veno galop by W. Tranter, dedicated to G. T. Rowe, esq'r by the publisher (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1857]); "Allan & Wigley, lith. printers"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16432179
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165914810 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: William Joseph Tranter (composer); George Taylor Rowe (horse owner, d. 1859);
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 October 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13002074
NOW READY - The Cornstalk Polka by George Thornton, Esq., appropriately illustrated - 2s. 6d, post free, 2s. 8d.
The Veno Galop. Illustrated by Mr. Gill, on WEDNESDAY. CLARKE 205, George-street.
"NEW MUSIC", Empire (29 October 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60265650
. . . Mr. Clarke has also published a Galop Mr. W. Tranter, and called the Veno Galop, dedicated to Mr. G. T. Rowe, the late owner of the horse from which it takes its name. This is an excellent composition, and is also accompanied by an illustrated wrapper, on which is a lithograph of Veno and Alice Hawthorne running for the championship. Above this is an amusing outline picture of "the rush" to see the horses come in. The illustrations to this piece of music are the work of Mr. T. S. Gill [sic] . . .
The 77th galop (Cavallini, 1858)
The 77th galop, composed by P. Cavallini & most respectfully dedicated to Colonel Straton, C.B., and the officers of H.M. 77th Regiment (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1858]); "Allan & Wigley, lith. printers"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/36576220
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-177683370 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Pompeo Cavallini (composer, master, 77th band); Band of the 77th Regiment (military); Gill's cover illustration depicts the band in uniform playing in the Botanic Gardens, led by Cavallini, in black coat and top hat, on the clarinet
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 March 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13006929
IN the PRESS, the 77th Galop, as played by the Military Band, composed and arranged for the pianoforte by Signor Cavallini. CLARKE, 205, George-street.
"THE 77th GALOP", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 April 1858), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28634480
We have been politely favoured with a copy of a new musical composition, by Signor Cavallini, the bandmaster of the 77th regiment, entitled, the "77th Galop." The production is evidently intended as a musical trifle, to be understood and played by the most uninitiated in the science - a popular musical souvenir, with a splendid vignette of the 77th band in the Botanic Gardens and certainly well worthy the patronage of the Australian public. Messrs. Clarke and Co., publishers.
"THE 77TH GALOP", Empire (2 April 1858), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60426065
An addition has just been made to the number of our colonial compositions by the appearance of a piece of music, entitled the 77th Galop. It emanates from the pen of Mr. P. Cavalini, the efficient Band Master of the 77th Regiment, to the officers of which it is dedicated. It is a short but sparkling piece of music, in the key of C major, and will form a pleasing addition to the selection of colonial music of the pianists of Sydney. The illustration on the wrapper, a lithograph picture, by Mr. Gill, of part of the Botanic Gardens with the Band of the 77th playing, is a very neat and faithful reproduction of the spot.
"THE 77TH GALOP", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (3 April 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59868435
A brilliant piece of music from the pen of Mr. P. Cavalini, the Band Master, and dedicated to the officers of the 77th regiment, has just made its appearance, illustrated by a lithographic sketch of the band playing in the Botanical Gardens, from the talented pened [sic] of Mr. Gill. The loss of the splendid band of the 77th will certainly be the chief regret consequent on the withdrawal of the regiment from the colony.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 April 1858), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13009206
NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS . . .
The 77th Galop, by Cavallini, 2s. 6d., as played by the 77th Band; embellished in the first style of art by M. Gill . . .
J. R. CLARKE, 205, George-street.
The Irish emigrant quadrilles (Wilson, 1859)
The Irish emigrant quadrilles, introducing George Barker's celebrated air of the same name, composed & dedicated to his friend John Drew esq're by Marmaduke H. Wilson (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1859]); "J. Degotardi, lith."
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12842133
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181847601 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Marmaduke Henry Wilson (composer); John Drew (Irish comedian, vocalist); John Degotardi (lithographer, printer)
"THE 'IRISH EMIGRANT' QUADRILLES", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 August 1859), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13029473
A very lively and pretty set of quadrilles, bearing the above title, has just been published. They were composed by Mr. Marmaduke Wilson, and dedicated to Mr. John Drew, the Irish comedian. The air of Barker's celebrated song, "I'm sitting on a stile, Mary," is introduced in the third figure, well arranged, and set in F and B flat, keys admirably suited to the melody, with an effective coda in octaves; indeed, the arrangement of the whole set is excellent. On the title-page is a very fine lithograph of Mr. Drew, in the character of the "Irish Emigrant," from the pencil of the well known S. T. G., and it is beautifully printed. With the threefold recommendations of good music, good drawing, and good printing, joined to the reputation of the composer, these quadrilles will doubtless become highly popular. Mr. J. R. Clarke is the publisher.
The Zoe galop (Winterbottom, 1861)
The Zoe galop composed and dedicated to John Tait, esq. by J. Winterbottom, conductor of the Italian Opera in Melbourne (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1861])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16432215
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181849295 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: John Tait (racehorse owner)
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (20 July 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59789598
NEW MUSIC - JUST PUBLISHED, THE ZOE GALOP, by Winterbottom,
dedicated to John Tait, Esq., handsomely and appropriately illustrated by S. T. Gill.
Price 3s.; post free, 3s. 2d. J. R. CLARKE, Music Publisher, 356, George-street.
"THE ZOE GALLOP", Empire (23 July 1861), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60482952
"That enterprising publisher," as we find him termed in a leading London monthly, Mr. J. R. Clarke, of George-street, has just issued the galop composed by Mr. Winterbottom, in honour of the victory gained by the champion mare in Queensland. This Galop, it will be remembered, was performed for the first time at the complimentary benefit given to the composer, a short time since, at the Lyceum Theatre, when it was very enthusiastically encored. The composition is decidedly of a descriptive character, but very sparkling, and dansant, and, we prophecy, will become a great favourite in the gay world of Sydney, being very facile of execution, and at the same time effective. This production is especially worthy of notice, as being one of the most favourable specimens of chromo-lithography which has yet been executed in this colony. It bears a well-executed portrait of the heroine of the race, the pride of the New South Wales stables, with that of her skilful piloteer, Jemmy Ashworth, surmounted by the arms of the Northern colony, somewhat hypothetical, we imagine, at the present moment, but nevertheless highly suggestive. On an escutcheon, divided by a cross azure, the chief dexter quarter is filled by three lions gules, on a field or, the three remaining quarters being argent, without changes, anticipatory, no doubt, of the future achievevents [sic] of that youthful colony. The crest exhibits the Constitution Hall, surmounted by the Imperial crown. The motto is an allusion to the name of the colony in which the victory was achieved, "Terra regia semper." The generally accepted, but heraldically speaking, very incorrect arms of New South Wales, supported by the emu and kangaroo, appear below the illustration, which altogether reflects the greatest credit both upon the publisher and the lithographer, from whose establishment it emanated. The Galop is dedicated to, John Tait, Esq., the owner of the victorious mare.
"THE ZOE GALOP", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (10 August 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59789693
By some inexplicable oversight we have hitherto neglected to notice this beautiful and splendid Galop, composed by Mr. John Winterbottom, and dedicated to Mr. Tait, in honor of the Champion Mare of the Colonies. Independently of its musical merits, it is got up with the publisher's usual good taste, and is embellished with a pleasing portrait of "Zoe" in full stride, by Mr. S. T. Gill. We cordially recommend it as an elegant addition to the musical repertoire of our fair readers. The "preparation" - the "start" - the "race," and the "victory" are described with singular felicity by the gifted composer, who evidently fully entered into the spirit of his subject.
The Garilbaldi hat (Packer, 1861)
The Garibaldi hat, words by Weston, music arranged on a popular air by C. Packer (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1861])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31795702
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK7lGkOmWX
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/92eV0j0Y (DIGITISED - ILLUSTRATION ONLY)
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (arranger, composer)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 September 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13068322
ON FRIDAY, THE GARIBALDI HAT, new comic descriptive song, illustrated by S. T. Gill.
Price, 2s. 6d., post free, 2s. 8d. J. R. CLARKE, music publisher, 356, George street.
[News], Freeman's Journal (14 September 1861), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115763597
Mr. J. R. Clarke, of George-street, has just published the comic song of the Garibaldi Hat, which was sung with so much applause by Young Marsh a short time ago. The arrangement, by Packer, is very easy and effective; and the song is exceedingly well adapted for private performance. The engraved title-page is one of the best specimens of lithographic art we have seen in the colony.
GILLAN, John (John GILLAN)
Amateur musician, singing class instructor, Beechworth Tonic Sol-Fa Association, tailor
Born Scotland, 17 August 1821; baptised Dyke, Moray, Scotland, 27 August 1821; son of James GILLAN and Jean NICOLSON
Married Jessie ROBERTSON (d. VIC, 1888), Perth, Scotland, 24 September 1847
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 31 October 1860 (per Lightning, from Liverpool, with family)
Active Beechworth, VIC, by 1864
Died Traralgon, VIC, 8 October 1892, aged "71/72"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gillan+1821-1892 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILLAN-John (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms, Dyke, Moray, 1821; Scotland, select births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5914925:60143 (PAYWALL)
27 August 1821 / born 17 August 1821 / John son of / James Gillan / Jean Nicolson
Marriages, Perth, 1847; Scotland, select marriages
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1892175%3A60144 (PAYWALL)
24 September 1847 / John Gillon [sic] / Jessie Robertson
England census, 30 March 1851, Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland; UK National Archives, HO 107/2421/482/31
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/15040594:8860 (PAYWALL)
May Gate / John Gillan / Head / 29 / Taylor, Master & 3 Men / [born] Scotland
Jessie [Gillan] / Wife / 24 / - / [born] Scotland]
Jessie [Gillan] / Dau. / 1 / - / [born] Berwick
Cesarina Low / Visitor / 29 / House servant / [born] Scotland
Names and descriptions of passengers per Lightning, from Liverpool, 6 August 1860, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B172F47-F96C-11E9-AE98-9B7C7338DD09?image=120 (DIGITISED)
. . . John Gillan / 39 / Lab'r // Jessie / 33
Jessie / 11 // John / 8 // Georgina / 6
"BAPTIST TEA MEETING", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (10 November 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112910025
Yesterday the members of the Beechworth Baptist Congregation assembled in their temporary church, Upper Ford street, to celebrate its inauguration and to welcome the arrival of the Rev. Mr. Brightwell. The tables were most liberally provided, and after ample justice had been done to the good things the company adjourned to the Wesleyan Schoolroom, where suitable addresses were delivered. One very pleasing feature in the evening's proceedings was the singing by the Tonic Sol Fa Association which was really a rich musical treat; in fact those present were taken by surprise at hearing the great proficiency which the vocalists had arrived at, and it reflects much credit upon Mr. Gillan, by whom the Association was established . . .
"TONIC SOL-FA CONCERT", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (29 December 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112910478
The members of the Beechworth Tonic Sol Fa Association gave their first public concert at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, with a result that must have been equally as gratifying to themselves, as it was pleasing to the audience, who assembled in number sufficient to fill the greater portion of the building. In common with all present we were most agreeably surprised at finding the high state of efficiency to which the vocalists had attained. The entertainment was a genuine treat, and the performers were rewarded with a unanimous round of applause, as each successive piece rendered testified to the musical talent they evinced. His Honor Judge Cope presided on the occasion. As a mark of respect towards Mr. John Gillan who originated the Association, and has unweariedly and perseveringly laboured as its instructor, the members begged his acceptance of a purse of sovereigns which that gentleman, evidently much affected, received in the kindly spirit in which it was offered. We are glad to find that this really delightful means of amusement has taken such deep root in our midst, and hope the Association will go on and prosper as successfully as we wish them to do.
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Spencer Cope (musical amateur)
"THE OVENS AND MURRAY EXHIBITION", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (6 September 1866), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198657610
. . . The Committee deem that the reports of the jurors form the most suitable report for themselves to present, and they therefore only desire to add to these that they consider that their own acknowledgements and those of the public are due to Mr. Cunningham and the ladies and gentlemen of the choir and band, for their services on the occasions of opening and closing the Exhibition, and to Mr. Gillan and the members of the Tonic Sol Fa Association for their kindness in giving an evening's entertainment, and to Mr. Lay and the gentlemen who have aided them in their endeavours to enliven the evenings of the Exhibition . . . During the evening the choir, under the leadership of Mr. Cunningham, gave several anthems with very good effect. Amongst them was the Hallelujah Chorus, in which there was a most decided improvement on the manner in which it was sung on the opening day. Mr. Schluter presided at the Harmonium, and also gave a song which elicited a well deserved demand for an encore. The well known glee of "Hail Smiling Morn" by the choir was also demanded a second time . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Adoph Schluter (musician); James Cunningham (amateur musician)
[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (5 July 1870), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196414273
JOHN GILLAN, TAILOR, &c. FINCH STREET (Near St. George's Hall). BEECHWORTH.
"PRESENTATION", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (5 December 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197569818
Last evening a very pleasant meeting was held at the Ebenezer Chapel, Ford-street, Beechworth, by the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gillan, who are about to leave Beechworth for Melbourne. About sixty persons were present . . . Messrs. J. Fletcher, J. H. Ferrier (of Chiltern), and J. Ingram spoke in high terms of praise of Mr. Gillan's character, industry, and perseverance, Mr. Gillan returned thanks in a few grateful and appropriate words. During the evening a number of ladies and gentlemen who had belonged to Mr. Gillan's Tonic Sol Fa class sang some glees and songs very creditably, under the leadership of Mr. J. Fletcher. Fruit was served round during the evening.
"OBITUARY", Traralgon Record [VIC] (11 October 1892), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59313239
About two o'clock on Saturday afternoon Mr. John Gillan, father of Mrs. J. Home, who has been ailing for some time, died from an attack of influenza. The deceased, who had reached the age of 72 years, was well known throughout the district as a quiet unassuming gentleman, one who took a great delight in music, and has frequently wielded the baton at temperance meetings. At the time of his death he was lodge deputy of the I.O.G.T. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Bluff cemetery. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. Thompson.
GILMORE, Richard (Richard Barnsley GILMORE; frequently GILMOUR)
Musician, piper, bagpipe player, violinist, musical instrument maker
Born c. 1839; son of William GILMORE (d. VIC, 1860) and Margaret JARDINE (d. VIC, 1893)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 January 1842 (per Robert Benn, from Greenock)
Married [1] Dora MADDEN (c. 1843-1867), by c. 1865
Married [2] Catherine PHELAN (c. 1847-1907), Melbourne, VIC, 17 July 1869 [reg. 3109]
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), c. 1840
Died Carlton, VIC, 12 April 1884, aged "45"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+Gilmore+d1884 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GILMORE-Richard (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: John Devereux (violin maker)
Documentation:
Immigrants per Robert Benn, arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 28 January 1842; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/267750:1204 (PAYWALL)
. . . Gilmore William / 37 / Carpenter / Protestant / [born] Belfast //
Margaret / 31 / [born] Dumfries // William / 7 // John / 4 // Richard / 3 // Margaret / 10 / [all born Dumfries]
ASSOCIATIONS: William Gilmore and Margaret Jardine had married at Rosemary Street church, Belfast, Ireland, on 27 March 1830
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 September 1865), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771727
PUBLICAN'S LICENCE. - I, RICHARD GILMORE, now residing at Brown's-hill, Footscray-road, in the county of Bourke,
do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to the justices sitting at the Court of Petty Sessions to be holden at Footscray on the 4th day of October, 1865,
for a CERTIFICATE authorising the issue of a PUBLICAN'S LICENCE for a house situated at Brown's-hill, Footscray-road,
containing two sittingrooms and two bedrooms exclusive of those required for my family.
The house is not now licensed, and is to be known under the sign of Gllmore's Hotel, and is owned and occupied by me.
RICHARD GILMORE. September 20, 1865.
"FOOTSCRAY", The Herald (5 October 1865), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244471101
Richard Gilmore, residing at the foot of Brown's Hill, on the Swamp road, made application for a publican's license. Granted.
[Advertisement], The Age (8 September 1871), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203017064
NOTICE of APPLICATION for a PUBLICANS' LICENCE - To the Licensing Magistrates at Footscray. -
I, RICHARD GILMORE, Musician, of Brown['s Hill], Footscray-road, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain and will at the next licensing meeting
APPLY for a PUBLICAN'S LICENCE for a house situate at Brown's-hill, Footscray-road, containing six rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family,
to be known as Gilmore's Point Hotel. The 23rd day of August, A.D. 1871.
RICHARD GILMORE, Applicant.
[Advertisement], The Age (28 June 1873), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198577248
GILMORE'S POINT HOTEL.
Footscray-road, near North Melbourne Railway Station.
By RICHARD GILMORE, Musician.
Quadrille Bands furnished for Town or Country.
Musical Instruments repaired. Maker and Teacher of Highland and Union Bagpipes.
[News], The Ballarat Courier [VIC] (1 December 1873), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192282465
We have been shown two very handsome sets of High land bagpipes, manufactured in the colony by Mr. Gilmour, of Footscray, being the first instalment of instruments for the pipers' band now in course of formation in connection with the Order of St. Andrew, S.C., in this city. The instruments are got up in a very superior style, and pronounced by competent judges to be equal to those made in the old country. A number of young men are now being trained, under the able tuition of Mr. Stewart. - [Hobart] Courier.
"MUSICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS", The Age (3 September 1875), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202171862
. . . A handsome set of Highland bagpipes, carved in ebony, with silver and ivory mountings, is forwarded by the maker, Mr. Richard Gilmour, for exhibition . . .
"THE VICTORIAN EXHIBITION OF 1875", The Argus (3 September 1875), supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11523124
. . . For those who admire bagpipes, Mr. Richard Gilmour, of the Swamp road, Footscray, tends a very handsome looking set of Scotch bagpipes . . .
[News], Gippsland Times [Sale, VIC] (8 October 1877), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61830187
The committee of the Caledonian Society met on Saturday at the Royal Exchange hotel . . . Mr. Gilmour, a musician skilled in the bagpipes, the Irish pipes, and violin, was on the written encomium of Mr. Wattie, engaged to appear at the gathering. It was unanimously resolved to hold a ball on the evening of the sports . . .
"MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION . . . VICTORIA. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS", The Argus (23 December 1880), supplement 58
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5965445
. . . Richard Gilmore, of 21 Cardigan street, Carlton, shows two violins and a Highland bagpipes, which latter is quite a pretty and even an innocent-looking instrument so long as it is locked up in a glass case . . .
[Advertisement], The Age (1 October 1881), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201985982
RICHARD GILMORE, Musician, Violin and Bagpipe Maker, 21 Cardigan-street, Carlton. Bands provided.
"DEATHS", Leader (19 April 1884), 42
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197968553
GILMORE - On the 12th April, at his residence Cardigan-street, Carlton, Mr. Richard Gilmore, musician, aged 45 years.
"DEATH OF A MUSICIAN", Bendigo Advertiser (10 May 1884), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88999214
The admirers of our popular Caledonian gatherings will hereafter at the annual fetes miss the wearer of the Gordon tartan, Mr. Richard Gilmour, who has now gone over "to the great majority." As an all round piper he had few equals. The great Highland and Irish pipes were his forte, while on the violin he was no mean proficient. He was the only pipe-maker in the colonies. His last production in the shape of a violin was lately purchased from him by Mr. Moorhead, of Sailor's Gully, for twenty guineas.
Grant of administration, 22 May 1884, Richard Gilmore, musician, died 12 April 1884; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/CC755BB4-F1D2-11E9-AE98-9FA3ED41242B?image=1 (DIGITISED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/921B4DBE-F1DD-11E9-AE98-E59D6CCAF8B5?image=1 (DIGITISED)
[News], Gippsland Times (20 October 1884), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61920293
A meeting of the committee of the Caledonian Society was held in the Royal Exchange Hotel, on Saturday afternoon . . . The secretary informed the meeting that he had received intelligence that day of the death of Mr. R. Gilmour, the piper whom the society had engaged for several years past, and the intimation was received with expressions of deep regret. The secretary was directed to endeavour to secure the services of Mr. W. F. Broadhurst, who competed at the games last year, and it was stated that in all probability Mr. R. Morrison, one of the best pipers in the colony, and Mr. T. Munro and other dancers of note would be present at the gathering . . .
"Silver Wedding", Sea Lake Times and Berriwillock Advertiser [VIC] (29 September 1917), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154324923
CASE - GILMORE. - On the 12th September, 1892, at St. Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev. P. R. Blackett, Joseph Horace (on active service), youngest son of the late Dr. Henry William Case, of Yandoit, to Catherine (Cis), daughter of the late Richard B. Gilmore, violin and bagpipe maker and musician, of Point Hotel, North Melbourne.
"JOHN DEVEREUX, VIOLIN MAKER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE", The Age (6 July 1929), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204105807
Sir, - Since writing on the above matter last year certain facts have come to light which some of your readers may confirm or otherwise.
I have from Mr. Windebank, of Fitzroy, violin expert, who was a friend of the late John Brown, violin maker, of Swanston-street,
that there was a workman pupil of Devereux, named Gilmour, who, of course, used Devereux's moulds and who left "more wood than usual" in Devereux's violins.
Brown once showed Windebank on of these bearing the name "Gilmour" on the ribs inside,
and at the time Brown pointed to the reason for the extra thickness of wood.
The name Gilmour was in addition to Devereux's label.
So these violins may be called Gilmour-Devereux violins, and will be the more highly prized ones.
Yours, &c. A. DE CHIMAY, 2nd July.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Devereux (violin maker);
Walter James Brown (violin maker);
Arthur Windebank (1875-1945), son of John Edward Windebank (c. 1841-1916), who was also a violin dealer and repairer;
see "A VALUABLE VIOLIN", The Herald (19 August 1890), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242126221
"JOHN DEVEREUX, VIOLIN MAKER. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Age (27 July 1929), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204102233
Sir, - Mr. A. Windebank, violin expert, of Fitzroy, is now making inquiries into the facts connected with Gilmour's association with Devereux,
and will try to elicit the traditional thicknesses of wood observed by Gilmour whilst in the employ of Devereux.
Mr. Windebank says the time is getting late, as those persons who know, or know, the facts have passed away, or are rapidly passing,
or their memories are failing. - Yours, &c.
A. DE CHIMAY.
"AUSTRALIAN VIOLINS", The Herald (3 October 1931), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242778210
. . . I have in my possession a Devereaux violin made by that maker in 1860, when he lived at 18 Marion Street, Collingwood.
It was originally owned by my father, and was purchased nearly 40 years ago.
It might be interesting to note, also, that Devereaux had an apt pupil in one Gilmour,
who afterwards also made several good violins of blackwood . . .
OSCAR FLIGHT, JR. Bendigo, October 2.
"SHIPS OF THE PAST. ROBERT BEN. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (12 January 1935), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205858002
Sir, - My grandfather, William Gilmore, arrived here on the Robert Ben on 29th January, 1842.
He worked as a carpenter on the roof of the Melbourne gaol, and did the Joinery at St. Francis's in the time of Father Geogehan [Geoghegan].
My father, six when he landed, worked at the Government printing office at 30/- a week, and served Governor Latrobe with the "Morning Herald" then 6d. a copy.
An uncle, Richard Gilmore, made and played the pipes and violins and tuned the pipes for the piper of the Duke of Edinburgh.
An aunt, still alive, was born in South Collins-street in 1849, when one stepped off into knee-deep mud.
As a girl of eleven she saw the start of the Burke and Wills expedition, she lived near the Waterman's Arms, of "Big" Clark, who made his money at carting water.
- Yours, &c., A.E.G., North Fitzroy.
Bibliography and resources:
Alan Coggins, Violin and bow makers of Australia ([Blackheath]: For the author, 2009), 88-89
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35293082
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20120317073016/http://www.abcviolins.com/ozmakers.html (DIGITISED short entry summaries archived at Pandora)
Richard Barnsley Gilmore, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197749499/richard-barnsley-gilmore
GILSCHER (of Gilscher's German Band) = Peter GILCHER
GINGEY, Mr. (Mr. GINGEY) probably = John Wheeler GIGNEY
Musician, violinist
Active Daylesford, VIC, 1857-58
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Gingey+violinist+1857-58 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GINGEY (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"DAYLESFORD. Public Amusements", Mount Alexander Mail (4 December 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197089228
The Operatic Company, with Miss Julia Harland at its head, appeared on Monday evening last, at the Mount Franklyn Hotel, before a respectable and delighted audience. The party had been travelling all day, and were much fatigued; there was, however, no lack of energy. The musical and dramatic parts were well sustained, and drew down thunders of approbation. At the conclusion of the performances, Messrs. Schrerder [sic] and Gingey, two well known musicians, who are under an engagement at the hotel, kept the audience in mirthful excitement till the break of morn.
ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Harland (vocalist)
"DAYLESFORD. Musical", Mount Alexander Mail (22 January 1858), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197086310
It is with some regret we have to announce that the talented Harpist, so long engaged at the Mount Franklyn Hotel, is about leaving us for Melbourne. The gentlemanly conduct of this musician has ensured the respect of all with whom he has associated. Mr. Schroeder has since he left England been accompanied by Mr. Gingey, (a most excellent violinist), who is equally a favorite with the people here, and a separation under any circumstances is a misfortune. It is hoped that a re-union will in a short time take place. Mr. Woodin, pianist, has seceded from the establishment of Mrs. Brougham. This gentleman will doubtless soon meet with another engagement.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Woodin (pianist)
GIORZA, Paolo (Paolo GIORZA)
Pianist, conductor, teacher, composer
Born Milan, Italy, 11 November 1832
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 15 December 1871 (per Nevada, from Honolulu, 20 November, via Auckland, 9 December, with Agatha States' company)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 21 July 1883 (per Caledonian, for Europe)
Died Seattle, Washington, USA, 4 May 1914
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Paolo+Giorza (TROVE tagged)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-34091 (NLA persistent identifier)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-501609 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Giorza (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIORZA-Paolo (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Musical works (most digitised):
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/music?keyword=Giorza+Paolo
Bibliography and resources:
John Carmody, "Giorza, Paolo (1832-1914)", Australian dictionary of biography supp (2005)
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/giorza-paolo-12937
Nadia Carnevale, "Giorza, Paolo, Dizionario biografico degli Italiani 55 (2001)
http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/paolo-giorza_(Dizionario-Biografico)
GIPPS, George (George GIPPS)
Musical patron, dedicatee, soldier, governor of NSW
Born Ringwould, Kent, England, 2 December 1790; baptised Ringwould, 1 February 1791; son of George GIPPS (d. 1802) and Susanna Bonnella VENN (d. 1823)
Married Elizabeth RAMSAY, St. Mary Bredin, Canterbury, Kent, England, 17 July 1830
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 February 1838 (per Upton Castle, from London, 16 October 1837)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 10 July 1846 (per Palestine, for England)
Died Canterbury, Kent, England, 28 February 1847
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-475369 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIPPS-George (shareable link to this entry)
GIPPS, Elizabeth (Elizabeth RAMSAY; lady GIPPS; dame Elizabeth GIPPS)
Musical patron, dedicatee
Born Greenwich, Kent, England, 1797; baptised St. Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, 1 March 1797; daughter of George RAMSAY (d. 1834) and Elizabeth PARKER
Married George GIPPS, St. Mary Bredin, Canterbury, Kent, England, 17 July 1830
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 February 1838 (per Upton Castle, from London, 16 October 1837)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 10 July 1846 (per Palestine, for England)
Died London, England, 11 July 1874, aged "77"
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIPPS-Elizabeth (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Journal, Robert William Wrede, extracts, per Upton Castle, Portsmouth, 16 October 1837, to Sydney, 23 February 1838; National Library of Australia, MS 9929
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n8/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Monday 16th October 1837 . . . proceed to the Upton Castle, which we joined at about 1/2 past 2 o'clock . . . after having waited in vain for the Governor, we sat down to Dinner, which Marshall took care to inform us, was uneceptionable; we had Champagne, Port, & Sherry, and that of the best. While we were at Dinner, the Governor & his Lady & little boy entered the Ship; the Governore is a determined looking man of about 55 years old - tall & thin; - Lady Gipps is rather pretty
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n9/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
of about 36 years, the Son, a beautiful child, is 5 or 6 years old. We set sail immediately after dinner, about 6 o'clock . . .
Wednesday 18th . . . Had my Piano Forte & Seraphine removed outside into the large Cabin - made acquaintance with several Fellow Passengers - very few at Table today . . .
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n10/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Thursday 19th October 1837 . . . In the Evening I did my best on the Piano Forte and Seraphine, and deeply regretted that it was no better as I had the whole of the Cabin Passengers & Officers, as an audience; afterwards procured a Lad out of the Steerage who played exceedingly well . . .
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n13/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
[Monday 23 October] . . . In the evening while I was having a hand at whist with the 1st Officer, the Governor's nephew, and Mr. Myer, in my own Cabin; we heard the music strike up to a dance - this was not to be withstood - the cards were thrown down and we ran; I did not attempt it myself, but derived satisfaction from watching the others foot it for 3 hours to a fiddle and fife; it was a very interesting sight to see such a strange medley; Cabin Intermediate & Steerage Passengers together with Sailors, Officers & Servants, all enjoying it with all their hearts; the Captain was the promoter of the fun; there is also some talk of getting up a play . . .
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n21/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Wednesday Nov'r 1st 1837 [at sea] . . . In the evening, had some Singing, and Piano-Forte playing . . .
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n22/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Monday Nov'r 6th 1837 . . . Had a Dance this evening, but in consequence of the ill behaviour of the Girls, when in Madeira, not one of the Cuddy [cabin] Passengers would dance with them, so that it was but a miserable turn out.
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n23/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Wednesday 8th Nov'r 1837 . . . Had a Dance this Evening; the best turn out we have had yet, as only 2 female Steerage Passengers were admitted; the party being composed of Cabin and Intermediate.
Friday 10th . . . In the evening we had some fine Dancing, even Quadrilles were attempted.
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n29/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Wednesday 22nd Nov'r 1837 . . . In the evening our Cabin Passengers favoured us with a dance; even Lady Gipps did not think it beneath her dignity of join us in a Quadrille.
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n53/mode/1up (DIGITISED)
Thursday 22nd Feb'y 1838 [approaching Sydney] . . . Every body is busy packing up; I am ready of land at one hour's notice; I have removed my Piano and Seraphine into my cabin . . .
Friday 23rd [outside Sydney Heads] . . . At 12 A.M. a Steamer was in sight . . . the boat was at Sir George's service. We therefor hastened to dress and dine . . . After dinner, the Cabin passengers and Sir Geo.'s family were rowed to the Steamer . . . We did just anchor within the heads of the Cove before dark.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert William Wrede (diarist, musician, musical instrument importer)
List of passengers on board the Upton Castle, Thomas Williams, Commander, arrived Sydney, February 1838; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1210/images/imaus1787_081198-0056 (PAYWALL)
Cabin - Sir Geo. Gipps, Lady Gipps . . .
Rev'd Jno. Brady, [Rev'd] Ja's Gould . . . John Walton [sic], Mr. Wrede . . .
Steerage . . . Mrs. Walton, Seamstress / 53
Sophia Walton / Governess / 18
Mr. Humphrey [Walton] / Teacher [of] Music / 19 . . .
George Boulton / [Tailor] / 21 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Alipius Goold (clergyman); John Brady (clergyman); Robert William Wrede (musical instrument importer); Humphrey Walton (musician); Henry Walton [sic, unrelated] (commission agent); George Boulton (tailor, musical amateur)
Musical dedications:
Long live Victoria (Nathan, 1841)
Long live Victoria, a new national air, sung by Mrs. Bushelle at the oratorios in the cathedral of Sydney, words by W. A. Duncan, esq., composed and most respectfully dedicated to his excellency Sir George Gipps, by I. Nathan (Sydney: For the proprietor, by F. Ellard, [1841])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16494434/version/171071904
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv02bMo73g
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-178649851 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Nathan (composer); Eliza Bushelle (vocalist); William Augustine Duncan (author); Francis Ellard (musicseller, publisher); St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney)
"REVIEW", The Sydney Herald (19 June 1841), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869718
The Aboriginal mother (Nathan, 1842)
The Aboriginal mother, an Australian melody respectfully inscribed to Lady Gipps, the poetry by Mrs. E. H. Dunlop, the music by I. Nathan . . . (Sydney: For the Composer, [1842])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/24305488
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179698795 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Hamilton Dunlop (poet)
Lady Gipps (country dance, Ellard, ? 1843)
"Lady Gipps" (no. 1 in F. Ellard's national country dances, no. 4 (Sydney: F. Ellard, [? 1843])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/237758581
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-176907434 (DIGITISED - orch. Richard Divall, 2000)
GIRARD, Francis (François GIRARD; Francis GIRARD; alias DE LISLE)
Dancing master, professor of dancing, baker, entrepreneur, merchant, pastoralist, convict, emancipist
Born France, c. 1793
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 17 February 1820 (7 years transportation)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 22 September 1820 (convict per Agamemnon, from London, 22 April, aged "27")
Married Mary HAYES (c. 1809-1879), Roman Catholic chapel, Sydney, NSW, 1824
Died Branga Park station, Walcha, NSW, 16 November 1859, aged "66/67"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Francis+Girard (TROVE TAGGED)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIRARD-Francis (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Napoleon Girard (son)
Girard's and Barker's mills, Woolloomooloo Hill, detail of oil painting by George Edwards Peacock, 1845; State Library of New South Wales
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1LjRDj59 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: George Edwards Peacock (artist)
Documentation:
"SWINDLING A LA FRANCOISE", Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser [London, England] (21 September 1819), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001255/18190921/006/0003 (PAYWALL)
On Monday last Messrs. Fearn and Littler, jewellers, in the Strand, were swindled out of a lever escapement gold watch, and a double bottomed engine turned fold watch under the following ingenious, but daring contrivance: - On the Saturday preceding the execution of the plan, a young Frenchman, of dashing appearance and pleasing address, went to Messrs. Fearn and Littler's shop, and requested, through the medium of an interpreter, by whom he was accompanied, to be shewn some silver forks and spoons. Several patterns were immediately exhibited, some of which fixed his attention, and he went away, promising to call on the Monday following, and give an order for the number he wanted. On the Monday he was punctual to his appointment; he came, but was attended by a new interpreter. The spoons and forks were again called for, and again produced, when, after an apparent difficulty in making his choice, he selected a dozen of each, which he desired to be put aside. He then chose a plated tea-pot, ewer, and other articles, of which he desired a bill to be made out. He next asked to see a handsome gold chain and seal. An elegant assortment was presented to his view, and, in a short time, he fixed upon a chain and seal of the most expensive description. His enquiries were then directed to the price of some gold watches, hanging in the window. Two were instantly handed forth, but they, were both so desirable in their appearance, that he did not know which to choose. He appealed to Mr. Littler, and asked him which he would recommend. Mr. Littler answered that they were both equally good. He then requested to know if there was any objection to sending them up to his lodgings in Frith-street, Soho, in order that they might be shewn to a friend of his, upon whose judgment he could rely. There was not the slightest objection; upon which he directed that the silver and other articles, and the account, together with the watches, chain, and seal, might be sent by twelve o'clock, as his friend might be out; after which he took his departure. A shopman was soon afterward sent to the appointed place, and was shewn into an elegant drawing-room, where the Gallic customer and his interpreter were seated. It was now half past twelve and Mr. Francois Girard (the name by which he described himself) appeared very much vexed at the delay which had taken place beyond the time appointed; but desired that he might be allowed to take the watches into another room, to shew to his friend. The shopman, not having the slightest suspicion of deceit, consented to part with the watches, and took his seat in the same room with the interpreter. Mr. Girard had not long retired, when a messenger from the lady of the house, requested the shopman to join her in another room. He obeyed the summons, and on being introduced to the lady, was asked whether he knew anything of Mr. Girard. He answered in the negative, and expressed some surprise at the inquiry; when the lady said that she was equally ignorant of his character, as he had only come to her house on the Saturday preceding, and had introduced himself by presenting a card from Messrs. Howes, Hall, and Co silk merchants, in Fleet-street. She concluded by intimating a hope that he had not got any property belonging to the shopman's employers, as he had just gone out in a hurry. The shopman, in great alarm, answered that he had got two gold watches, and instantly returned to the drawing room, suspecting the interpreter had gone off with the remainder of the property. To his satisfaction, however, he found both the interpreter and the other articles safe. On interrogating the interpreter, that gentleman professed himself to be as ignorant of who Mr. Girard was as the landlady, having only seen him that morning for the first time. Every inquiry has since been made for the accomplished thief, but without success. His passport was found at the alien office, and he is there well known; but this is all the discovery that has been made, save from a communication with his first interpreter, who had accompanied him to a vast number of shops in a way similar to his visit at Messrs. Fearn and Littler's, no doubt preparatory to a more extended system of depredation. He obtained the address of his landlady in Frith-street, by accidentally mentioning that he was on want of lodgings in the shop of Messrs. Howes and Co., to whom she was personally known. He had previously lodged with a grocer in Piccadilly, and professed not to be able to speak a word of English. His description has been lodged at the house of the French ambassador, and there is every probability that he cannot long escape detection.
Trial of Francois Gerard, theft, 12 January 1820, Old Bailey online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18200112-121
331. FRANCOIS GERARD was indicted for stealing, on the 13th of September, in the 60th year of our Lord the King,
two watches, value 40l., the goods of John George Fearn and Joseph Littler.
COURT. The 60th year of the King has not arrived, therefore this indictment is not good.
NOT GUILTY. First Middlesex Jury (Half Foreigners), before Mr. Recorder.
Trial of Francois Gerard, theft, 17 February 1820, Old Bailey online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18200217-94
FRANCOIS GERARD, Theft, grand larceny, 17th February 1820. 443. FRANCOIS GERARD was indicted for stealing, on the 13th of September, two watches, value 40l., the goods of John George Fearn and Joseph Litteler. For the Prosecution, MR. DOWLING.
JAMES CHANDLER. I am in the employ of Messrs. John George Fearn and Joseph Litteler, who are jewellers, and live in the Strand. On Saturday, the 11th of September, the prisoner came to the shop with an interpreter, and desired to see some spoons and forks, and two gold watches; he said he would not decide on them; I saw him again on Monday with a fresh interpreter, when he desired to see the spoons and forks he had seen on Saturday; he fixed on them, and desired to see some plated goods, saying he was going to housekeeping, and could not afford silver. He ordered a sugar-bason, milk-pot, and a gold watch, chain, seal, and key, in all they came to 54l. He then asked to see some gold watches, and I produced the two he had seen; he said he did not understand watches, but if I would send them to his lodgings, No. 6, Frith-street, he had a friend there, and he would determine which he would take. I took them myself in about an hour, and saw him with the interpreter; I put them on the table. He asked, through the interpreter, if I would allow him to take the watches to a friend in the next room? I said, "Certainly," and gave them to him. As soon as he left the room the interpreter asked me if I knew him? I said No - he never returned. I inquired, and found he had escaped out of the house; I did not see him again until the 2d of December, when I apprehended him at Bath. I found one watch in pledge at Bath, and saw the other at Bow-street; I should not have parted with them without the money. He had ordered the spoons and forks to be engraved.
THOMAS BROWN. On the 13th of September I was shopman to Mr. Chasseroe, who is a pawnbroker, and lives in Marylebone-street. The prisoner pledged a gold watch with me between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, in the name of Delisle. (Property produced and sworn to.)
WILLIAM LEE. I am a Bow-street officer. On the 2d of December I apprehended the prisoner at Bath, where he lodged in a garret by the name of Captain Delisle, and brought him to town. When we were at Reading he asked leave to get of the coach, and immediately ran away, but I secured him.
Prisoner's Defence. I agreed to buy the watches on credit. When I left the room I received a letter from a friend, who I expected some money from, and was obliged to set off for Bristol. I did not think proper to write to the prosecutor till I could pay him.
GUILTY. Aged 26.
Transported for Seven Years.
Australia (from 22 September 1820):
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (28 October 1820), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2179848
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND DANCING. - M. GIRARD, of Paris,
presenting Compliments to the Families of Sydney, most respectfully informs them that he gives Instruction in his native language, and also in quadrilles, waltzes, &c.
All kind of elegant dances, at Mr. Nott's Academy, 44, Castlereagh street;
and those Families, who desire it, may be waited on at their own houses.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (2 December 1820), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2179917
F. GIRARD, lately from Paris, No. 75, Pitt-street, begs most respectfully to offer his Services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Colony,
as Teacher of the FRENCH LANGUAGE grammatically; also, Waltzes, Quadrilles, &c.
All kinds of elegant Dances, the same as now taught at Paris - F. G. will either receive Pupils at his Residence, or attend such as may wish it at theirs.
N. B. - Lewis Chambaud's French and English Dictionary, in 4 vols, for sale. This valuable work is too well known to require any comment.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (20 January 1821), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2180018
SYDNEY ACADEMY, Macquarie-street. -
From the Suggestions of some respectable Personages
MR. WOOD has been induced to engage a Person, perfectly qualified, to instruct Pupils in the graceful Accomplishment of
DANCING, which is considered so necessary to the acquirement of a becoming demeanour.-
Terms, per Week, 2s. 6d. each; and the Days of Attendance are appointed for Tuesdays and Thursdays, at five o'Clock in the Afternoon. -
No Pupil will be received for a less Term that three Months -
The Person engaged, is M. GIRARD, a native of Paris.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (3 March 1821), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2180119
A CARD. - FRANCIS GIRARD, with every Respect,
begs Leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Colony,
that it is his Intention to give Lessons in Fencing, and will be happy in being honored with their Commands.
F. G. as usual gives Lessons in the French Language and in Dancing. -
Application to be made at the Sydney Academy, Macquarie-street.
N. B.- For Sale, Chambaud's Dictionary, French and English, in 4 Volumes.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (25 August 1821), 2s
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2180432
FRENCH DANCING AND FENCING. - F. GIRARD
most respectfully submits his acknowledgment for the patronage already received,
and begs to announce to Parents, Guardians, and the Public, that he has taken a suitable Room where he purposes teaching the above.
Letter, or verbal Messages, left at the residence of F. G. No. 19, George-street, will meet due attention.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 November 1821), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2180609
A CARD. - At the Desire of some respectable Personages,
M. GIRARD (a Native of Paris), has made an agreement to give
LESSONS in the French Language, Dancing, &c. on certain Days in the Week, at Parramatta, Liverpool, and Windsor.
Such Ladies and Gentlemen as would wish to have their Children taught, may be assured, that by his care and assiduity,
they will become proficients in a very short time.
N. B. - No Engagement entered into for a less term than three months. -
Particulars may be known on application at his Residence, No. 71, Market-street.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (14 April 1825), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2183927
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND DANCING. QUADRILLES, COUNTRY DANCES, WALTZES, &c.
TAUGHT AT No 4, MACQUARIE.STREET.
MONSIEUR GIRARD, in presenting his sincere Thanks to the Public
for the very liberal Encouragement which he has uniformly experienced,
begs to suggest the Advantage which Ladies and Gentlemen would derive, by being finished a few Days previous to any Ball,
with select Quadrilles, &c. in exercising which Mistakes would be effectually prevented.
As M. G. has a thorough knowledge of the Manner in which French and English Balls are conducted,
he respectfully offers his Services for this Purpose, and will undertake to conduct them in the finest Style.
N.B. - As many Ladies and Gentlemen, who are somewhat advanced in life, may have, from a variety of causes,
neglected to acquire a proper Knowledge of Dancing, M. G. would undertake to teach,
in three months, so that they might appear in the Ball-room with perfect grace.
Conditional pardon, Francis Girard, 12 April 1825; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/26957:1657 (PAYWALL)
87 / Francis Girard, alias De Lisle / Agamemnon / 1820 / Middlesex G.D. / 17th February 1820 / Seven Years
[Native place] Paris / French Teacher / [born] 1793 (32 yrs [in 1825] / 5 ft 5 1/2 in / . . .
[Conditional pardon] 12 April 1825 . . .
"Public Notice", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (21 April 1825), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2183945
. . . CONDITIONAL PARDON - Agamemnon - Francis Girard, alias de Lisle . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (13 September 1826), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2186528
A NEW PLAN. FOR the Convenience and Comfort of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sydney.
M. GIRARD requests to announce to the Gentry that from and after Monday next,
he intends to OPEN a COFFEE ROOM, à la Françoise, where Pastry and Refreshments of any kind will he obtained.
In order to secure the ready and entire Patronage of the ladies and Gentlemen of Sydney Mr. G will spare no Pains to render his Coffee Room a Place of fashionable Resort.
Sept. 12, 1826.
"CASE OF ASSAULT", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (25 July 1827), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37072385
Francis Gerard, a master baker, was brought up yesterday on a warrant issued against him for an assault on Mr. Peter Rapsey . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Peter Hitt Rapsey (prosecutor)
[News], The Monitor [Sydney, NSW] (13 September 1827), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31758882
MR. GIRARD's fine mill, adjoining Barker's, is nearly completed. The two mills are very similar in appearance. What with Mr. McLeay's improvements, the mills, and two or three contemplated buildings by several gentlemen who have received allotments there, Woolloomoolloo Point will soon lose its primitive appearance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Macleay (resident)
"St. Patrick's Day [FROM A CORRESPONDENT]", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 March 1828), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21900981828
A numerous party assembled on Monday evening last, at Mr. Girard's (the late Sydney Hotel) to celebrate the festival of St. Patrick, by indulging in the pleasures of a good dinner, and a social glass. Mr. Arthur Hill officiated as President on the occasion, and Mr. Samuel Clayton, as Vice . . . The utmost harmony prevailed to an advanced hour of the evening, when the party separated.
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Hill (president)
New South Wales census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43339&p=263 (DIGITISED)
Girard Francois / 35 / Agamemnon / 1820 / 7 years / Catholic / Publican / Charlotte Place / Sydney
Mary / 21 / Born in the Colony // Eliza / 5 months / Born in the Colony
"Deaths", The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser [NSW] (19 November 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189984290
On the 16th instant, at his residence, Branga Park, Walcha, New England, Francis Girard, Esq., aged 67 years.
"Mrs. J. Horniman", The Courier-Mail [Brisbane, QLD] (10 July 1934), 25
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36720854
A link with the early history of Sydney and the Clarence and Richmond Rivers was severed at Bondi, Sydney, by the death of Mrs. Emma Horniman, widow of Mr. John Horniman, who opened the first bank (the Commercial of Sydney) at Lismore in 1873. Mrs. Horniman, who was 90 years of age, was born in Sydney. Her father, the late Mr. Francis Girard, selected Waterview (above Grafton), the first pastoral holding taken up on the Clarence. He took his cattle to the river by steamer. Later, Mrs. Girard bought Lismore station, now the site of the city of Lismore. The Girards also selected Dungarubba, a big cattle station on the Lower Richmond River, but at Dungarubba their herd was drowned in the big flood of 1866.
Other sources:
3 letters, Francis Girard, NSW, to Michael Hayes (his father-in-law), Ireland, 1831-33; National Library of Australia
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/22587433
Girard family, photographs of Bandjalang [Bundjalung] people, Richmond River, NSW, c. 1865; State Library of New South Wales
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9arp0r7n (DIGITISED)
Bibliography and resources:
J. Waldersee, "Emancipist in a hurry: Francis Girard", Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society 54/3 (1968), 238-55
Kenneth R. Dutton, "A colonial entrepreneur: François Girard (?1792-1859)", Explorations 39 (December 2005), 3-36
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/39357396
Kirsty Harris, "Girard's wharf", Dictionary of Sydney (posted 2010)
http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/girards_wharf
Heather Clarke, "The quadrille arrives", Australian colonial dance (posted 8 February 2013)
https://www.historicaldance.au/the-quadrille-arrives
Heather Clarke, "François Girard, dancing master, convict", Australian colonial dance (posted 28 October 2013)
https://www.historicaldance.au/francois-girard-dancing-master-convict
GIRLE, Thomas Rosewell (Thomas Rosewell GIRLE; Tom GIRLE junior; Mr. GIRLE)
Musician, bandsman, The Tasmanian Band, saxhorn / sax-contrabass player, sadler
Born England, 1827; baptised Wolsingham, Durham, 25 November 1827; son of Thomas Rosewell GIRLE (1798-1875) and Mary Martha EDWARDS (1800-1868)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 3 February 1836 (per Boadicia, aged "4"; with mother, brother Samuel, and sister Mary Ann)
Married Mary GILLAN (1829-1906), VIC, 1849
Active Launceston, TAS, by 1851
Married (common law) Catherine GILLAN (1932-1908), TAS, by c. 1855
Died Glen Innes, NSW, 15 April 1901, aged "76" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Rosewell+Girle+1827-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GIRLE-Thomas-Rosewell (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Wolsingham in the county of Durham in the year 1827; Bishop's transcripts, register 1765-1833, page 123; Durham University Library, DDR/EA/PBT/2/279
https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=DURHAM/BT/BAP/0741150 (PAYWALL)
No. 984 / [1827] Nov'r 25the / Thomas Rosewell son of / Thomas Rosewell and Mary Martha / Girle / Wolsingham / Currier . . .
Arrivals, per Boadicea, 7 February 1836; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:426139
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/426139
. . . Girle Mary / 29 // Mary Ann / 14 // Samuel / 11 // Thomas / 4 [sic] . . .
"PUBLIC MEETING AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (25 March 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65714510
The Rev. Charles Price delivered an interesting address at the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday evening last. The subject was the "Maine Liquor Law." The inclement state of the weather accounted for the thin attendance. The Tasmanian Band, under the supervision of Mr. Walker, played some select airs of his arrangement. Mr. T. R. Girle's performance on the Sax-Contra Bass, was not only creditable to himself, but to Mr. Walker, who has introduced the differently constructed sax-horns into the band.
ASSOCIATIONS: George William Walker (musician); The Tasmanian Band (association)
"POLICE OFFICE . . . Sueing for Maintenance - A Peculiar Case", The Cornwall Chronicle (11 February 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65725378
Another strange case was brought before the Mayor, Captain Reid, J. Robertson, and J. C. Weedon, Esq., at the Police-office, on Friday. It was a demand on the part of Mrs. Mary Martha McLeod, of the Infant School, on her husband, Mr. James McLeod, builder, for maintenance. The Rev. J. Lindsay, Rev. Mr. Law, Mr. Thomas Button, Mr. James Smith, of Wellington-street, Mr. Tevelein, and other witnesses were examined, and from their evidence it was shown, that the plaintiff arrived in this colony many years back, as Mrs. Girle, and was subsequently married to defendant, with whom she lived until the appearance in town, last year of Mr. Thomas Girle, her former husband, who she had reason to believe was dead. In consequence of Mr. Girle having called upon her, she informed Mr. Button that she would have to leave the Infant School, and at her instance Mr. McLeod invited a conference at his house, consisting of the Rev. Messrs. Garrett, Law, and Lindsay, and Mr. Thomas Button, who drew up a minute recommending the separation of plaintiff and defendant, the latter to allow her a maintenance of £1 per week on condition that she should not go near him to annoy him . . . The plaintiff at one time admitted that her first husband (Girle) had called at her residence - told her who he was - said he came to have a look at her, and burst out laughing. Subsequently she doubted whether the person who had done so was her first husband. Mr. J. Smith said he knew Thomas Girle, a currier, in London, in 1837, who had called at his shop, some time last year, and he gave him employment at his Tannery, in Wellington-street, and saw that Thomas Girle, in company with young Tom Girle, who was then working at Mr. Tevelein's. Other portions of the evidence went to show, that Thomas Girle, junior, and another young man, in court, were acknowledged by the plaintiff as her children, she had also a daughter. The bench decided that as they had proof of the plaintiff's marriage with defendant, and none of the alleged previous marriage with Girle, they would grant an order for the same amount of maintenance formerly agreed to by Plaintiff himself - viz, £1 per week, and that it should be paid weekly through that court.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Tevelein senior (employer), father of James Tevelein (musical amateur)
"Death", Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser [NSW] (19 April 1901), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article217862976
On Tuesday last, an old man named Thomas Girle, died at his residence, in Torrington-street, after an illness, due to general dibility, extending over 10 days. The deceased, who was 76 years of age, up to the time of his illness had been in the employ of Mr. W. O. Atkins. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the arrangements in connection therewith being carried out by Mr. Lane.
Bibliography and resources:
Mary Ann GIRLE, Friends of the Orphan Schools, Tasmania
https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2067
Thomas Rosewell Girle, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85308001
GITTINS, Elizabeth (Elizabeth GITTINS; Miss GITTINS)
Amateur pianist and vocalist, governess, sheet music collector
Born Berwick, Shropshire, England, c. 1834; daughter of
Thomas Lloyd GITTINS (d. 1873) and Priscilla SYMONDS (d. 1876)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 11 December 1852 (per Caesar Godeffroy, from Hamburgh, 17 August)
Died Lindfield, NSW, 29 August 1932, aged "98"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Elizabeth+Gittins+c1834-1932 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GITTINS-Elizabeth (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
Elizabeth Gittins was governess in the family of Isabel Throsby Osborne (1841-1901), at Throsby Park, Moss Vale, from the mid 1880s and into the early 20th century.
Her bound album of sheet music, its contents dating from c. 1852-60, remained in the possession of the Throsby-Osborne family at Throsby Park, and, along with the rest of the Throsby music albums, is now in the collection of Museums of History NSW.
Of the contents, 17 of the 33 titles are Sydney editions by the publishers Woolcott and Clarke, Henry Marsh, and J. R. Clarke.
See also Isabel Throsby's album, the contents of which were collected around the same time and slightly later.
Documentation:
England census, 6 June 1841, Greenwich, Kent; UK National Archives, HO107/489/9/7/14/20
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3187313:8978 (PAYWALL)
Thornton Road No. 8 / Thomas Gittens / 40 // Priscilla / 35 //
Georgina / 15 // Elizabeth / 7 // Charles / 4 // Ellen / 2 [all not born in county]
"ARRIVALS", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List [Sydney, NSW] (11 December 1852), 340
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161034973
December 11. - Caesar Godeffroy, Hamburgh barque, 626 tons, Captain Behn, from Hamburgh 17th August. Passengers - Mr. Thomas Lloyd Gittins and family . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 February 1882), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28379639
MOSS VALE - A lady who has taken a comfortable cottage,
a mile and a-half from Moss Vale, wishes to hear of four young ladies as RESIDENT PUPILS.
She will also take charge of children who require change of air; the highest references given.
Address Miss Gittins, care of P. H. Throsby. Esq.; The Briars, Moss Vale.
"98TH BIRTHDAY. Miss Elizabeth Gittins", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 February 1932), 17 (with photograph)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16838444
Miss Elizabeth Gittins, who lives with her niece, Miss Homfray, at Halloween, Gordon-road, Lindfield, recently celebrated her 98th birthday. Miss Gittins was born at Berwick-upon-Tweed, England and came to Sydney with her parents in 1854. Many years ago she was governess to the daughter of Sir Frederick and Lady Darley. She has a good memory, and enjoys talking about her early experiences in Australia.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Darley and Lucy Darley (employers, ? 1860s-70s)
"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 August 1932), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16915906
GITTINS. - August 29, 1932, at her residence, 464 Gordon-road, Lindfield, Elizabeth Glttins, dearly loved aunt of Lucy, Florence, and Canon Homfray, aged 98 vears.
Musical source:
Miss Gittins' songbook: bound collection of early nineteenth century vocal music formerly belonging to Miss Elizabeth Gittins; Museums of History NSW
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/224491623
https://archive.org/details/Gittins46256 (DIGITISED)
List of contents (33 items); grey short titles without publishing details all published London (16 items); red fuller titles published Sydney (17 items):
Spring blossoms (Stephen Glover);
There is a flower that bloometh (William Vincent Wallace);
Beautiful spring (John Blockley);
Little Nell (George Linley);
Summer roses (Stephen Glover);
Katty Darling, as sung by Madame Bishop [Vincenzo Bellini] (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Sweet Home, new ballad . . . by W. T. Wrighton (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Cushla Machree; or, Oh! Erin my country, sung by Miss Catherine Hayes (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Why do summer roses fade (George Barker);
Ah! I have sighed to rest me, "Ah che la morte ognora", from Verdi's opera of Il trovatore, arranged by L. Lavenu (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Gentle Annie, as sung by the Christy Minstrels (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
I think of thee, words by Mrs. Violet Linley, composed by George Barker (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co.);
Moonlight and Melody (La donna e mobile) (Verdi);
I'm a merry Zingara, cavatinetta brillante (M. W. Balfe);
Look up (W. T. Wrighton);
Gerty's song of the star, no. 1 of songs from the popular American story The lamplighter … by Stephen Glover (Sydney: H. Marsh and Co.);
I cannot sing tonight, ballad by L. Lavenu, sung with great applause by Madame Carandini (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Dermot Astore (the reply of Kathleen Mavourneen), no. 10 of the Echoes of the lakes, written by Mrs. Crawford, composed and dedicated to Miss Masson by F. N. Crouch (Sydney: Woolcott and Clarke);
List to the convent bells, by John Blockley . . . duet (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
A lowly youth, favorite song from the opera of Matilda of Hungary [William Vincent Wallace] (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Oft in the stilly night, by Thomas More, as sung by Madame Anna Bishop [arr. By John Stevenson] (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Friends of my youth (George Barker);
By the sad sea waves, as sung by Madame Sara Flower [Jules Benedict, incorrectly inscribed "Balfe"] (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co.);
Shells of ocean . . . words by J. W. Lake, music by J. W. Cherry (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
Molly Asthore, as sung by Miss Catherine Hayes . . . My Molly Asthore, by L. Lavenu (Sydney: J. R. Clarke);
The ivy green (W. Lovell Phillips);
Ben Bolt, as sung by M. W. White, of Rainer's Minstrels, as arranged by J. C. Rainer (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co.);
O would I were a boy again . . . H. Marsh & Co.'s Ethiopian melodies as sung by the New York & Rainer's Serenaders, no. 1 (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co.);
Adelaide (Beethoven);
The queen's waltz (Charles D'Albert);
Adelina valse (Charles D'Albert);
L'echo du Mont Blanc polka (Jullien);
The royal gems, a set of waltzes . . . bk. 1 (C. W. Glover)
GLADOW, Charles (Carl Johann Gottfried GLADOW; Carl GLADOW; Charles J. G. GLADOW; Charles GLADOW; Mr. GLADOW)
Musician, violinist, multi-instrumentalist, bandmaster, composer, shoe and boot maker
Born ? Germany, c. 1816
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by c. 1848
Active Albury, NSW, by c. 1864
Died Melbourne, VIC, 19 March 1889, aged "73/74"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Gladow+c1816-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLADOW-Charles (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS. Colonial Secretary's Office, Dec. 27, 1848", Adelaide Observer [SA] (30 December 1848), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158926943
The undermentioned persons having, in terms of Ordinance No. 7 of 1846,
memorialised the Lieutenant-Governor for the right and privileges of Naturalization as British subjects . . .
. . . Gladow, Carl Johann Gottfried . . .
"POLICE COURT . . . Friday, June 22", Adelaide Times (25 June 1849), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980828
William Shagles, labourer, was remanded until Monday (this day) on a charge of obtaining money from Carl Gladow under false pretences.
[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer (28 April 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158103285
WANTED, two Journeymen SHOE-MAKERS; none but good hands need apply Apply to CHAS. GLADOW, Clare.
"BENCH OF MAGISTRATES. ANNUAL MEETING. Adelaide Monday, March 10", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (11 March 1862), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40468091
The following is a list of applications for the renewal of publicans' general licences which were granted: . . .
Charles Gladow, Light Hotel, Light Bridge . . .
Victoria (by 1864):
"WANGARATTA. From our own Correspondent. Saturday, Jan 23. RADFORD'S TROUPE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (26 January 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112894974
This far-famed Company are about to entertain our visitors during the races with several of their attractive performances at Mr. Cusack's Royal Hotel. Mr. Radford, leader of the band, is one of the first violins in the Ovens district . . . Messrs. Snelling and Gladow will also give two quadrille assemblies during the races, at the Royal Victoria Hotel, so that there will be every opportunity for parties so inclined to mingle in the dance during the racing holidays.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sidney Radford (violinist); James Morris Snelling (musician)
"THE HOSPITAL BALL", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express [NSW] (30 November 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264161130
The Ball in aid of the funds of the Albury Hospital went off with great eclat at the Exchange Theatre on Wednesday evening last. About 80 persons were present, and we hear that £40 was taken, the whole of which amount will most probably be devoted to the Hospital. Mr. Alpen kindly presided at the piano, and was assisted by several ladies, by his pupil, Master C. Foster, and by Mr. Gladow . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Hugo Alpen (musician); Charles Bunbury Foster (pianist)
"CONCERT", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (29 February 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264161736
Master Charles Foster's benefit concert on Monday evening at the Exchange Theatre was in every way a success. We confess that we were very disappointed at not seeing more lady singers, and it took us some time to recover our ill temper, but the ladies who did sing did their utmost to please, and were successful. The efforts of the Albury Amateur Minstrels to make the audienoe laugh were also successful, and "Electro-Biology in anew light" was most mirth provoking. Master Foster played some brilliant pieces on the piano, and was loudly applauded; but to our thinking the gem of the evening was the brilliant performances of Mr. Gladow on the violin. The skill of this gentleman is wonderful, and he would not be out of place even as first violinist in the orchestra of an opera house. Mr. Blair also gave two capital songs, each of which met an encore. As for Master Foster we predict that he will one day shine in his profession.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Exchange Theatre (Albury venue);
see also program, [Advertisement], The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (22 February 1868), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264161711
. . . Duet (Piano and Violin) - "Stradella" - Flotow . . .
[Advertisement], The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (14 March 1868), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264161838
BOOT-MAKING. CHARLES GLADOW begs to announce to his customers and the public in general of Albury and its vicinity that he has
REMOVED to Mr. Thomson's buildings in Kiewa-street, where he will carry on his business as Bootmaker . . .
"CONCERT, &c.", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (1 May 1869), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264157339
The musical and literary entertainment given at the Exchange Rooms, last Tuesday, in aid of the Parsonage Fund of the Church of England, was well deserving of a large audience; but, owing probably to the price of admission being higher than usual, not more than fifty or sixty people were present. As the entertainment will be continued monthly, it is to be hoped that the prices will be reduced to the conventional shilling fee, which few people with families care to exceed. The entertainment on Tuesday included some vocal and instrumental music that was excellently performed. The following pieces were particularly good: - Overture, by Latour, played by Master C. B. Foster; overture (Poer [? Paer]), by Messrs. D. and A. Masson and Mr. Gladow, whose skill with the violin was an acquisition to the concert. A slow movement from Plyo's [? Pleyel's] Symphonies was also performed by Mr. Gladow and the Messrs. Masson. A piano solo, "Waverley," was capitally played by Master C. B. Foster. One or two ladies kindly took part in the performance, and Messrs. J. Walker Jones, E. Brown, Alcock, and Master Gregson, gave readings in prose and verse. The affair, with the exception of the high price of admission, was well got up.
"[TO THE EDITOR OF . . . ]", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (1 January 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264159367
SIR, - I wish to say a few works explanatory of my absence from Mr. Alpen's Benefit Concert, on Monday last.
Some time back when Mr. Alpen asked me to assist him, he said, "Of course, if you get any engagement for the night of my benefit, I will consider that you are at liberty to accept it,"
and on the terms I promised my assistance.
I considered such a condition the more necessary, as at this time of the year, particularly on Boxing Night, I have always had applications for my services as a violinist.
Upon this understanding I accepted an engagement at Wodonga and therefore do not see how Mr. Alpin can consider himself aggrieved in the matter.
Trusting that you will insert this,
I remain, yours truly,
CHARLES GLADOW,
Albury, December 30th, 1869.
"POPULAR READINGS", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (19 June 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264157741
The second of a series of popular entertainments, consisting of readings and recitations and vocal and instrumental music, came off on Tuesday last at the Exchange Assembly Rooms . . . the opening overture, "Il Pirate," by Master C. B. Foster, was cleverly executed, and the instrumental trio by the Messrs. Masson and Gladow was an excellent performance, of which the audience showed their appreciation by loud applause. We must not forget to mention our old friends of the German Glee Club, who performed their part, under Mr. Gladow's leadership, much to the satisfaction of their hearers . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Albury German Glee Club (association)
The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (2 October 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264158609
THE CONCERT given on Monday last by Mr. C. E. Horsley fully sustained that gentleman's reputation as a bright exceptional star in the musical world at this side of the equator. The programme was headed by several testimonials signed by great European masters, but even the unlearned in musical matters did not require to read them to perceive that the principal performer on Monday evening was a master of his art. The concert was very materially assisted by Messrs. Alpen, Blair, Gladow, Down, and Masson in their respective duties as vocalists or instrumentalists . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (musician)
[News], The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (23 December 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article257938249
MR. ALPEN'S BENEFIT on Tuesday and Wednesday was very fairly attended on each of those evenings, and in addition a large number of tickets were sold that were not represented in the audiences. The concerts were well supported by lady amateurs and others, and many of the songs and instrumental performances were excellent. In particular (according to our pro tem musical critic) the following pieces were admirably rendered - The duet end trio "Home to our mountains"; duet (piano and violin) by Messrs. Gladow and Alpen; some character songs by Mr. L. Jones; song "The Forsaken"; the duet of "The Flower Gatherer"; and the grand scene from Der Freischutz. In this scena Mrs. Clark excelled herself and was deservedly encored twice . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Jones (vocalist); Anne Remens Clarke (vocalist)
"TOWN BAND", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (27 January 1872), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article257938360
Mr. Gladow is making an effort to get together a superior band of stringed and brass instruments. Funds are wanted to provide a few additional instruments, and if the public will help with subscriptions for this purpose, it is understood that the Band will be available free on public occasions. A small sum would start the matter. Mr. Whitehead will receive subscriptions for this useful object.
"WODONGA", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (15 March 1873), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197046059
On Tuesday evening, 11th inst., a concert and entertainment was held at the Mutual Improvement Society's Hall, in aid of the building fund of the German Lutheran Church. This proved in be the most numerously attended entertainment that has yet taken place at Wodonga. There were fully 400 persons in the room, and many had to stand in the doorway, being unable to find seats. The Germans mustered well from all parts of the district, not a few from over the border - Albury. All classes and creeds of the residents at Wodonga were represented, and united with their German fellow townsmen in the endeavor to make the entertainment a success in every way. The financial result of the entertainment was very gratifying to the promoters . . . The programme of the entertainment was long and varied. Messrs. Alpen and Gladow, professional musicians, from Albury, assisted by some of the best local talent from both Albury and Wodonga, took part in it. Mr. Alpen acted as musical conductor . . . The violin playing of Mr. Gladow was very fine . . .
"BRASS BAND FOR ALBURY", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (28 June 1873), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article257940732
It is not altogether creditable to a town so long established, and so populous as Albury, that we should be obliged on all occasions when we may require the services of a band of music, to scour the neighboring colony in all directions in order to supply the want; more particularly when we have several professional musicians in the town able and willing to assist in developing whatever local talent we may possess. The town is not yet large enough to support a band of professional musicians, and it is therefore all the more necessary that we should encourage the efforts of local amateurs. Mr. Gladow, we learn, has been at some pains to train a number of our Albury musicians to perform creditably on the cornet, trombone, &c., and the admirable manner in which they played together on the occasion of the Border Customs Abolition Demonstration, proved that Mr. Gladow's efforts had not been in vain. There is not, however, a sufficient number of instruments in the town to furnish a full band, and it is therefore proposed to raise by subscription the small sum necessary to provide those that are wanting. We have no doubt that subscribers will readily be found to furnish the amount necessary, and so assist in establishing, on a proper footing, the Albury Brass Band, of which Mr. Gladow has formed the nucleus. We had almost forgotten to mention that the band in addition to its obligation to Mr. Gladow, is also indebted to Captain Brownrigg, who has taken a lively interest in the matter, and whose name heads the subscription list.
ASSOCIATIONS: Marcus Freeman Brownrigg (resident)
"ST. PATRICK'S DAY . . . ALBURY", Advocate [Melbourne, VIC] (28 March 1874), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170302031
. . . About half-past 10 the members of the local branch of the Hibernian Society mustered at the lodge room in Olive-street, and forming a procession, marched through the principal streets, headed by the marshals and the banner of the order . . . After the banner came the brethren of the Order, two deep, the rear being brought up by the Albury brass band, in charge of Mr. Gladow . . .
"VIOLIN AND PIANO DUETS. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (29 August 1874), 14
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article257943400
SIR, - In reading your last issue, I was surprised to find in your report of the Readings in aid of the English Church Building Fund,
that the violin and piano duets are termed "a new feature."
I beg respectfully to state that I have played the same duets from "Il Furioso," and many others (as well as solos), with Mr. Alpen,
and other musicians, in aid of the English Church and the charitable institutions of Albury,
- I am, Sir, yours respectfully,
CHARLES GLADOW.
Albury, August 25th, 1874,
[Advertisement], The North Eastern Ensign [Benalla, VIC] (5 January 1875), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71556698
MUSIC. MR. CHARLES GLADOW begs to announce to the public
that he is prepared to provide Bands for attending Balls and Quadrille Parties;
and also to give lessons on various musical instruments.
Opposite Mrr. Blackburne's Stores, NUNN STREET, BENALLA.
The Riverine Herald [Echuca, VIC] (13 July 1878), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113581822
By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Professor Gladow invites all those who desire to form a new brass band in Echuca to meet him at Mr. Carpenter's, Hare-street, on Monday evening. This gentleman [possesses] peculiar qualification for the task he proposes to undertake, having held the position of band master at Mooroopna for some considerable time, and was formerly connected with one of the military bands in the Prussian army. He plays well on any instrument placed in his hands and has proved himself to be a thorough musician wherever he has been.
"STREET MUSIC", The Riverine Herald (17 December 1878), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113578211
Herr Gladow's brass band will play upon the balcony, of the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening.
The following tunes have been selected for the occasion: -
Grand Triumphant March - from Masaniello (Auber), Cornflower Waltz Coote),
quickstep - Just Before the Battle (Gladow), Mooroopna Polka (Gladow),
Druids' March - from Norma (Bellini), quick march - from the Red Cross Knight (Meyerbeer),
the Alpenhorn (Karner), God save the Queen.
"Deaths", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (25 March 1889), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196992913
GLADOW. - On the 19th March, at Melbourne Hospital, Charles Gladow, beloved husband of Dorothea Gladow, in his 74th year.
[Advertisement], The Age (19 March 1892), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197007769
THIS DAY At Half-past 2 p.m.
On the Premises, No. 36 Stanley-street, COLLINGWOOD.
FURNITURE, WEARING APPAREL, and EFFECTS.
In the Estate of Dorothea Gladow, Deceased . . .
GLEN, William Henderson (William Henderson GLEN; W. H. GLEN)
Musicseller, music publisher, importer, and retailer, entrepreneur, ? composer
Born Edinburgh, Scotland, 19 February 1826 (date on gravestone); son of William GLEN and Elizabeth JACKSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, ? 23 September 1852 (immigrant per Kent, from London and Plymouth, June)
Married Eliza Jane CLIFTON (1843-1920), Melbourne, VIC, 9 August 1861
Died Toorak, VIC, 6 February 1892, aged "66"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Henderson+Glen+1826-1892 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLEN-William-Henderson (shareable link to this entry)
Trading September 1857 to January 1859 as Lifolff and Glen:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Litolff+and+Glen (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
Trading from January 1859 as W. H. Glen and from c. 1870 as W. H. Glen and Co.:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=W+H+Glen+and+Co (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
Summary:
According to his obituary, Glen arrived in Melbourne in 1853, having been recruited by music-seller Joseph Wilkie. By late 1856, he had apparently decided to set up in business by himself, for in March 1857 he took delivery of 2 imported cases of musical instruments.
By September 1857, he was trading in partnership with the pianoforte maker, Francis Litolff, formerly of Broadwood's, London, as Lifolff and Glen, and in an advertisement in October he offered to repair flutes, being himself formerly of the London house of Rudall, Rose and Carte.
Documentation:
Scotland census, 1841, Edinburgh New North; UK National Archives, 1841 Scottish census ED7/4/990
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/637415:1004 (PAYWALL)
Old Assembly Close / William Glen / 42 // Elizabeth / 40 // John / 18
William Glen / 15 / Musical Inst. M. Ap. / [born in county] . . . [and four younger siblings]
England census, 30 March 1851, St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1482/133/3
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/85227:8860 (PAYWALL)
46 Chandos Street / John Hinchley / Head / Mar. / 33 / Hair dresser / [born] Norfolk Higham / [wife and child]
William Glen / Visitor / - / 25 / Musical Instrument Maker / [no place of birth entered]
Nominal list of passengers per Kent, from Plymouth, June 1852, for Port Phillip; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FC5616-F96C-11E9-AE98-D185E5E909BF?image=265 (DIGITISED)
. . . Glen William . . .
"SHIPPING . . . IMPORTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (13 March 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154821324
March 10 - Swiftsure, from London . . . 2 cases musical instruments, W. H. Glen . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 September 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7138599
PIANOFORTES REPAIRED or Exchanged. Litolff and Glen, 172 Bourke-street, above Russell-street.
PIANOFORTES properly TUNED, &c. at moderate charges, by F. Litolff, formerly eight years with Messrs. Broadwood.
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Litolff (partner); Broadwood and Sons (London musical instrument makers); Lifolff and Glen (firm)
[Advertisement], The Argus (5 October 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7139711
PIANOFORTES, Flutinas, Concertinas, &c., properly TUNED or Repaired. Litolff and Glen, 172 Bourke-street east.
RUDALL, Rose, and Carte's FLUTES REPAIRED by Glen, from those makers, 172 Bourke-street.
ASSOCIATIONS: Rudall, Rose and Carte (London musical instrument makers)
[Advertisement], The Argus (24 February 1858), 2 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7147057
PIANOFORTES, rich tones, first-class instruments, at moderate prices, Litolff and Glen, 170 Bourke-street east.
[Advertisement], The Argus (15 January 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7308070
THE business hitherto carried on under the style or firm of LITOLFF and GLEN, music sellers, &c.,
170 Bourke-street east, has this day been DISSOLVED, by mutual consent.
FRANCIS LITOLFF
WILLIAM HENDERSON GLEN.
Witnesses - Henry Litolff, Archi. Mount.
Melbourne, January 5, 1859.
[Advertisement], The Argus (15 January 1859), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7308068
W. H. GLEN (late Litolff and Glen),
MUSIC-SELLER, and importer of musical instruments, 170 Bourke-street east,
in offering his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally for the patronage accorded to the late firm,
begs to inform them that he still carries on the business in all its branches.
W. H. G. has just received a large and varied assortment of new music, pianofortes, brass instruments,
flutes, organines, organ-accordions, &c., all by the best makers.
170 Bourke-street east, January 14, 1859.
[Advertisement], The Argus (15 February 1859), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7309888
RUDALL, ROSE, and CARTER'S FLUTES on SALE, and Repaired. W. H. Glen, 170 Bourke-street east.
[Advertisement], The Argus (23 December 1859), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5694141
PIANOFORTES TUNED, Regulated, and Repaired,
at W. H. Glen's, musical instrument maker, 170 Bourke-street east.
PIANOFORTES TUNED, by C. Graham, from Colland and Collard's. W. H. Glen's, 170 Bourke-street east.
PIANOFORTES TUNED, Regulated, and Repaired by John Blackburn, at W. H. Glen's, 170 Bourke-street east.
ASSOCIATIONS: ? Charles Graham (pianoforte maker); John Blackburn (pianoforte maker)
"OBTAINING A PIANO BY FALSE PRETENCES", The Age (29 December 1860), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154885751
A shabbily dressed young woman named Mary Marks, alias Dell, alias Webb,
was charged by Mr. William Henderson Glen with this offence.
Mr. Glen deposed that he was a music seller at 170 Bourke street.
The prisoner called at his shop about two months ago and wished to hire a piano.
She said she had the use of a cottage in King William-street, and wanted to have the use of a piano for some pupils she expected to get.
She also said she was teaching some respectable families in Melbourne.
He let her have a piano, and she signed an agreement to pay 35s. per month for the use of it.
The piano was delivered on the 20th of October, and he never saw it again till the previous Wednesday evening, when the prisoner took him to a pawnbroker's shop in Collingwood, where it was.
She told him she had received £20 on account of it, and that she had pawned it the first week it came into her possession.
Cross-examined by Mr. F. Stephen: Prisoner obtained it in the name of Mrs. Marks, and paid £5 when she signed the agreement.
That was for rent in advance. She signed the agreement to hire the piano, and there was no option of purchasing.
Mr. Stephen contended that the prosecutor had put himself out of court by his admission that he had received £5.,
inasmuch as he could not claim the piano till the period its hire was paid for had expired.
Mr. Sturt said that Mr. Glen had been guilty of extreme imprudence in the transaction.
As the time for which the piano had been hired had not expired, he certainly was not entitled to claim it,
as the prisoner might redeem it before he could do so. If she did not, she would then come under the operation of the Pawnbrokers' Act,
but the present case must be dismissed.
The woman, it may be mentioned, is the same person who was charged some time back by Messrs. Follard and Wilkie with defrauding them of a piano under similar circumstances.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wiklie (musicseller);
see also, "POLICE. CITY COURT. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 . . . ILLEGALLY DETAINING A PIANO", The Argus (16 November 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5691817
[Advertisement], Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (2 April 1864), 24
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197292849
W. H. GLEN, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF ALL KINDS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Pianofortes, Harmoniums, Organine, Folding Harmoniums, Organ Accordeons,
English Concertinas, Flutinas, German Concertinas, Anglo-German Concertinas,
Flutes - all kinds, Clarionets - French, flute Flageolets, Violins,
Violoncellos, Double Basses, Guitars, Rifle Bugles,
Cavalry Trumpets, Valve Trumpets, Trombones with valves.
Violin Bows and Cases, Violin Strings, Harp Strings, Guitar Strings, Double Bass Strings,
Tambourines, Banjos, Cornet Mutes, Sax-horns - various, Courtois Cornets,
Champion Equitone Cornets, Scotch Bagpipes, Slide Trombones, Ophicleides,
Drums - Bass, Royal Arms, Side Brass Drums, Tuning Hammers &c.,
Cymbals and Triangles, Cornet Mouthpieces, Music Paper,
Music Books, Pianoforte Wire & Felt.
103 SWANSTON STREET, MELBOURNE.
"PUBLICATION RECEIVED", The Age (12 October 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185506344
The Duke of Edinburgh Waltz, composed and dedicated to H.R.H. Prince Alfred, K.G. by Harcourt Lee. Melbourne: W. H. Glen. The publication is very creditably got up, and the music is likely to become exceedingly popular during the ensuing festivities.
"LAW REPORT. SUPREME COURT . . . DEC. 5 . . . HOPWOOD AND ANOTHER V. GLEN", The Argus (7 December 1867), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5785356
A suit instituted by the music publishing firm of Hopwood and Crew, of New Bond-street, London,
to restrain the defendant, a music seller in Melbourne, from publishing or selling here a pirated edition of the song "Paddle your own canoe."
Mr. J. W. Stephen for the plaintiffs.
Mr. CASEY, for the defendant, consented to perpetual injunction, and a decree for an account as prayed, with costs.
HOPWOOD AND ANOTHER V. McCULLOCH. A similar suit to the preceding one, but against another defendant, a seller of music in Melbourne.
Mr. J. W. Stephen for the plaintiffs. Mr. Holroyd for the defendant.
His HONOUR granted an injunction till the hearing or further order; costs to be costs in the cause.
"THREE NEW MUSIC WAREHOUSES", The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil (25 November 1876), 133, 135, 138
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60606200
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page5986088 (ILLUSTRATION 133)
We question if there is any circumstance visible to the outside gaze of a stranger in Melbourne better calculated to impress him with a high estimate of the culture of the population than the size and importance of the handsome establishments in Collins-street devoted to the sale of music. To see the fine exteriors of some of these places, their spacious and well-arranged inside premises, and the great extent of their stock, it would seem that every Victorian must be a born musician, and must devote all his spare money and time, to this pursuit. These warehouses give some notion of the hold which music has over the community. Other evidence, in the same direction is afforded by the frequency of the sounds of pianos in almost every street in the suburbs of the city, in the evening time, when the blinds are drawn and the day's work is done. Then we may point to the liberal support given to musical artists of every class who have made professional visits to Melbourne. The taste is one on which a community may well be congratulated. Not only does it serve in place of amusement of a more exciting and dangerous character, but it can scarcely be cultivated to any great extent without carrying with it the associations of other branches of culture more intellectual in their character. We subjoin some particulars of the three establishments depicted in our engravings: -
The music business, now carried on by Messrs. Allan and Co., at 15 Collins-street east, Melbourne, has been established upwards of 26 year's, having been commenced by the late Mr. Joseph Wilkie alone in 1850, in the premises which have been occupied up to the present time, and were then very limited in size. His business prospered greatly, so that his name became a household word throughout the Australian colonies . . .
. . . Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co.'s new music warehouse, 21 and 23 Collins-street east, is in close proximity to that of Messrs. Allan and Co. The front to Collins-street is 36ft. wide and 62ft. high to the top of the gable. In the architectural design it has been sought to obtain a picturesque and varied front, suggestive of the purposes of a music warehouse, and challenging public attention by its novelty and gracefulness . . .
. . . The handsome establishment of Messrs. Nicholson and Ascherberg, 45 and 47 Collins-street east, is, like the two we [138] have before noticed, situated in the most fashionable part of Collins-street, between Swanston and Elizabeth streets, better known as the "block" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Allan and Co (musicsellers); Nicholson and Ascherberg (musicseller)
"Deaths", The Argus (8 February 1892), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8399211
GLEN. - On the 6th inst., at his late residence, Dalmeny, Heyington-road, Toorak, William Henderson Glen, the dearly beloved husband of Eliza Glen, aged 66 years. A patient sufferer gone to rest.
[News], The Argus (8 February 1892), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8399221
We regret to record the death of Mr. W. H. Glen, founder of and senior partner in the business of Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co., music publishers, of Collins-street, which occurred early on Saturday morning. For over 30 years Mr. Glen was a familiar figure in the city, and he was highly esteemed by all with whom he was brought into relation. The deceased gentleman was born in Edinburgh, and came to Melbourne in 1853 [sic] under engagement to the firm of Messrs. Joseph Wilkie and Co., the predecessors of Messrs. Allan and Co.
Five years later he began business for himself as a music-seller in Bourke-street, and in 1861 was obliged to move to larger premises in Swanston-street. A few years later another change was made, this time to a shop in Collins-street, now occupied by the Kalzoic Company. An opportunity of purchasing the valuable site upon which the firm's present premises are built occurred in 1870, and Mr. Glen resolved to erect an establishment which should he equal to anything of its kind in Australia. The result was the handsome Gothic structure in which the business has since been accommodated. The price paid for the land, which had a frontage of about 36ft., was the highest given up to that time for land in Collins-street, namely, £30,000.
From time to time Mr. Glen acquired other valuable city and suburban properties. He at one time owned an extensive area in the most picturesque part of Hawthorn, extending from Riverdale-road right down to Gardiner's Creek, the greater part of which has since been sold. The fine mansion in Glenferrie-road known as Hawthorn Glen, at present occupied by the Mayor of Melbourne, was built by Mr. Glen, and two or three years ago he purchased the estate at Toorak of the late Mr. Thomas Baillie.
Mr. Glen took a warm interest in matters affecting the musical profession, and during his many visits to England was instrumental in persuading some leading artists to visit Australia, notably Madame Arabella Goddard, who was here about 20 years ago. He was one of the promoters of the Victorian Orchestra, and was a trustee of the Society of Musicians of Australasia.
Mr. Glen, who was 66 years of age, had an attack of influenza some four months ago, and his lungs becoming affected he gradually became worse, and died as stated. He leaves a widow, but no children. The funeral will take place this afternoon, leaving Dalmeny, Heyington-road, Toorak, at 3 o'clock, for the Boroondara Cemetery.
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Baillie
"MUSIC IMPORTER'S WILL. HALF-INTEREST IN COLLINS STREET PROPERTIES. MR. W. H. GLEN'S INTENTION", The Argus (5 June 1935), 16
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12245695
The Chief Justice (Sir William Irvine) had before him recently an originating summons upon which he was asked to decide who were the Inheritors of a half-interest in properties in Collins street and Little Collins street under the will of the late Mr. William Henderson Glen, importer of musical instruments, who died on February 6, 1892. At that time two of his nephews, William Glen and John Glen, were living. John Glen died in 1928 and William Glen in 1929. John Glen left three sons, John Malcolm Glen, David Watson Glen, and Alan McDougall Glen. William Glen left two sons, John Glen and William Henderson Glen. The originating summons concerned the distribution of the residuary estate, involved in which was the satisfaction of certain annuities. The immediate question for decision was whether John Glen and William Henderson Glen, grand nephews of the testator, were entitled to the half-Interest in the Collins street properties, which may be worth £200,000. It was stated on their behalf that they had claimed the interest under the will of their great-uncle, and had obtained substantial advances from this Australian Mutual Provident Society, the Union Bank of Australia, the Colonial Life Assurance Society, the People's Investment Co. Pty. Ltd., and Rolfe and Co. Ltd. One advance by the A.M.P. Society to William Henderson Glen, It was stated, amounted to about £13,500. Sir William Irvine has given judgment against John Glen and William Henderson Glen, sons of William Glen, but in favour of John Malcolm Glen, David Watson Glen, and Alan McDougall Glen, sons of John Glen. In his judgment he said that the testator, William Henderson Glen, had probably intended to leave the property in dispute to his two nephews, but he had not sufficiently expressed any such intention in his will. It is expected that an appeal against the decision will be made to the Full Court.
Musical works (?):
Glen's highland schottische (?, 1875)
Glen's highland schottische (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1875])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19287779
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164344008 (DIGITISED)
[News], The Argus (6 February 1875), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11511744
Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co. have sent us copies of a ballad, "Don't go, Molly Darling," specially composed for Mr. Beaumont Read, and bearing a portrait of that gentleman on the cover, and a dance piece entitled "Glen's Highland Schottische" with a very ornamental cover in chromo lithography, by Mr. Troedel, of Collins street. The ballad is pretty and well arranged, and a new highland schottische is always welcome amongst those who dance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Troedel (lithographer, printer)
New highland schottische arranged by A. Plock ["Glen's highland schottische arranged by A. P."] (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1881])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12121602 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Adam Plock (arranger)
Musical editions of works by colonial composers (to c. 1870):
Intercolonial Exhibition march (Horsley, 1866)
Intercolonial Exhibition march, 1866, by Charles Edward Horsley (Op. 62) dedicated by permission to his excellency the Hon. Sir J. H. T. Manners Sutton K.C.B. (Melbourne: W. H. Glen, 1866)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12851224
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164753735 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (composer); Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition (event)
[Advertisement], The Argus (29 October 1866), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5777120
INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION MARCH, by Horsley. Price, 5s. Published and sold by W. H. Glen, 83 Collins-street east.
The duke of Edinburgh waltz (Harcourt Lee, 1867)
The Duke of Edinburgh Waltz, composed and dedicated to H. R. H. Prince Alfred, K.G. by Harcourt Lee (Melbourne: W. H. Glen, [1867])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21013075
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-177690573 (DIGITISED - copy with titlepage missing)
ASSOCIATIONS: Harcourt Lee (composer, Glen's assistant); Alfred (royal visitor)
"PUBLICATION RECEIVED", The Age (12 October 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185506344
The Duke of Edinburgh Waltz, composed and dedicated to H.R.H. Prince Alfred, K.G. by Harcourt Lee. Melbourne: W. H. Glen.
The publication is very creditably got up, and the music is likely to become exceedingly popular during the ensuing festivities.
[News], The Argus (12 October 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5780431
It is not improbable that the "Duke of Edinburgh's Waltz," by Harcourt Lee, just published by Mr. W. H. Glen, of Collins-street, will become a favourite . . . The frontispiece is a very excellent specimen of colonial chromo-lithography. The design, which is typical of the Prince-Duke's visit, is the work of Mr. Troedel.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Troedel (lithographer)
And when that meek eyed maiden (Horsley, 1870)
And when that meek eyed maiden, from Euterpe, an ode to music, written by Henry Kendall, composed expressly for the opening of the new Town Hall, and dedicated to Samuel Amess esq., the right worshipful mayor of Melbourne by Charles Edward Horsley, op. 76 (Melbourne: For the composer by W. H. Glen, [1870])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/11386558
http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/151249 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Kendall (lyrics); Melbourne Town Hall (venue)
See also Glen's later series The colonial musical cabinet:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Colonial+musical+cabinet (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
Bibliography and resources:
Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 173 (Sydney, 1897-99), 275-78 (Melbourne)
http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)
William Henderson Glen, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48354873/william-henderson-glen
GLENNIE, Alfred (Alfred GLENNIE; Rev. Alfred GLENNIE)
Amateur musician, pianist, sheet music collector, farmer, public servant, Anglican cleric
Born Dulwich, Surrey, England, 14 January 1811; baptised Dulwich College, 8 February 1811, son of William GLENNIE and Mary GARDINER
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 30 January 1828 (free per Marquis of Huntley)
Married Anne FERRIS (c. 1815-1891), St. Philip's, Sydney, NSW, 13 October 1836
Ordained (1), diocese of Newcastle, NSW, 24 February 1850; (2) ? 1851
Died Lochinvar, NSW, 25 October 1870
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alfred+Glennie+1811-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-510354 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLENNIE-Alfred (shareable link to this entry)
GLENNIE, Marianne (Mary Anne GLENNIE; Marianne; Mrs. Maxwell Philips HOLMES)
Amateur pianist, church organist, music copyist
Born East Gresford, NSW, 19 May 1844; daughter of Alfred GLENNIE and Ann FERRIS
Active Gosford, NSW, by 1859
Married Maxwell Philips HOLMES, Singleton, NSW, 17 April 1871
Died Gordon, NSW, 15 August 1921, aged "76"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Marianne+Glennie+Holmes+1844-1921 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLENNIE-Marianne (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
The University of Newcastle Library has an album of hand-copied piano and vocal music inscribed "Marianne Glennie, Gosford, 1859". Born in 1845 and baptised Mary Ann, she was the daughter of Alfred Glennie (1811-1870), episcopalian (Anglican) priest at Gosford from 1850, and his wife Ann. She was a niece of Benjamin Glennie.
The family later lived at the property "Wollong" in the Hunter Valley, where Alfred recorded Marianne becoming his church organist (his journal, 30 July 1863). She also accompanied him to outlying churches to play the harmonium for services (e.g. at Branxton on 3, 10, 17 September 1865, and at Rothbury as late as 29 June 1869).
In 1871, the year after her father's death, she married, aged 35, and over the coming decade gave birth to at least 5 children.
Her 72-page manuscript album is a rare example of early colonial manuscript music, it is described and its contents listed at:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35695684
There are also several additional folders and loose sheets at:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35699544
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35697747
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35699324
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35697582
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/233555059
As well as an arrangement of Mozart's Non piu andrai and a duet from Verdi's Il trovatore, Glennie's manuscript copies include one Australian composition, the song Your Willie has returned dear, by Ernesto Spagnoletti senior, which was first published in Sydney by Henry Marsh in September 1859, and must have been copied from the printed sheet music.
At least three older albums had probably belonged to her father, Alfred, mainly including printed sheet music probably collected by him in London in the 1820s and Sydney in the mid 1830s:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931406
Printed contents notably include a copy, complete with cover, of Ellard's The much admired Australian quadrilles, composed and printed in Dublin and published in Sydney by Francis Ellard in December 1835
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19806851
Printed contents include piano and violin sonatas by Mozart, Beethoven, Dussek, Clementi, Steibelt, &c., probably mainly collected 1820s-30s
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/33427163
Printed contents include songs and piano pieces, probably mainly collected 1820s-30s
Documentation:
Baptisms, Dulwich College, Dulwich, 1811; England, select births and christenings
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/190522571:9841 (PAYWALL)
8 February 1811 / Alfred son of / Wm. and Mary / Glennie
[Government notices], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (18 June 1828), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2190585
Colonial Secretary's Office, June 17, 1828.
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR has been pleased to approve of the Appointment of
Mr. ALFRED GLENNIE, to be Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates at St. Patrick's Plains,
Hunter's River, in the Room of Mr. John MACLEOD, resigned.
By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER McLEAY.
New South Wales census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43339&p=265 (PAYWALL)
[No.] 49 / Glennie James / 28 / C.F. / Guildford / 1824 / Pro. / Farmer / Dulwich, Patrick's Plains
[No.] 550 / [Glennie] Alfred / 17 / [Came Free] / M. Huntly / 1828 / [Protestant] / Farmer / Dulwich, Patrick's Plains
"MARRIED", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (15 October 1836), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2207207
On Thursday the 13th instant, at St. Phillip's [sic] Church, by the Reverend Mr. Cowper, Alfred Glennie, Esq., of Darlington, Hunter's River, to Ann, youngest daughter of Thomas Ferris, Esq., late of Sydney.
"DEATHS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (29 October 1870), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18749247
At Lochinvar, on the 25th instant, the Rev. Alfred Glennie, in the sixtieth year of his age.
"MARRIAGES", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 April 1871), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18753553
At All Saints' Church, Singleton, on the 17th inst., by the Lord Bishop of Newcastle, assisted by the Revd. James Blackwood, B.A., incumbent of All Saints', Maxwell Philips, eldest son of J. B. Holmes, Esq., of The Wilderness, Lochinvar, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of the late Revd. Alfred Glennie, of Lochinvar.
"MRS. M. A. HOLMES", Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser (22 August 1921), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111858126
Mrs. Mary Ann Holmes, of Bullerana, passed away in her 76th year, at Gordon, Sydney, on Monday last. The deceased lady, with her husband, who predeceased her in 1901, first settled in the Moree district in 1895. The late Mr. Holmes was then managing Yallaroi, which he managed for 30 years and took his bride there in 1871. Mrs. Holmes was only ill a few days and had an attack of pneumonia to which she succumbed. The deceased lady was highly respected by a large number of friends in this district . . .
Other sources:
Papers of the Wyndham and Glennie Families; University of Newcastle library
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32065471
Rev. Alfred Glennie, journals, volume 1 1855-60; 2, from 1860 (Gosford: Gosford District Local History Study Group, 1987- )
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18585550
https://issuu.com/gosford_council/docs/rev_alfred_glennie_journals_1855-60 (DIGITISED)
https://issuu.com/gosford_council/docs/rev_alfred_glennie_journals_1860_on (DIGITISED)
Bibliography and resources:
Alfred Glennie, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162943856/alfred-glennie
GLOGOSKI, Simon (Symon / Symons / Samuel / Solomon / Simon GLOGOSKI; GLOGOWSKI; GLOGOWSKY; GLOGOSKY)
Musician, professor of music, violinist, dancing master, piano tuner
Born Poznan, Prussia (Poland), c. 1830 (? 1834)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by 1854
Married [1] Ann Jane BUCKINGHAM, Armidale, NSW, 29 January 1858
Departed Newcastle, NSW, 9 September 1862 (for Otago, New Zealand)
Married [2] Mary Jane OLIVER, Auckland, NZ, 27 April 1871
Naturalised NZ, 30 June 1883 (aged "49")
Died Auckland, NZ, 17 September 1909, aged "79"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Simon+Glogoski+d1909 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLOGOSKI-Simon (shareable link to this entry)
GLOGOSKI, Ann Jane (Ann Jane BUCKINGHAM; Annie BUCKINGHAM; [1] Mrs. S. GLOGOSKI; [2] Mrs. Frank TOWERS)
Musician, vocalist, ballad singer, pianist, entertainer, dancing instructor, actor
Born Sydney, NSW, 6 October 1835; daughter of George BUCKINGHAM and Ann Jane JESSOP
Married [1] Simon GLOGOSKI ("Samuel Glogoski" [sic]), Armidale, NSW, 29 January 1858
Departed Newcastle, 9 September 1862 (for Otago, New Zealand)
Married [2] Frank TOWERS (d. 1886), Sydney, NSW, 1882 ("Mrs. TOWERS" since much earlier)
Died Whoro, India, 19 November 1887
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Ann+Jane+Buckingham+Glogoski+Towers+1835-1887 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLOGOSKI-Ann-Jane-Buckingham (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Rose Glogoski, born Dunedin, NZ, 1863 (? 18 November 1864; ? 1863), daughter of Simon Glogoski and Ann Jane Buckingham; active as "Rosa TOWERS"; married Herbert William WOOD, Newcastle, NSW, 24 July 1883
ASSOCIATIONS: Katie Towers, born Thames, NZ, c. 1871; daughter of Frank Towers and Ann Jane Buckingham; Mrs. George CHALMERS; Mrs. George WEEKS; died Marrickville, NSW, 29 August 1946, aged "75"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Katie+Towers+d1946 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
Documentation:
"BIRTH", The Sydney Monitor [NSW] (14 October 1835), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32149899
On Wednesday, October 6th, the wife of Mr. George Buckingham, comedian, of a daughter.
"LICENSING BUSINESS", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (13 December 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60201236
Hawkers' and pedlers' licenses were granted to the following applicants, namely . . . Solomon Glogowskie, Castlereagh-street . . .
"MARRIAGES", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (6 February 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18652048
At Armidale, on the 29th instant [January], by special license, by the Rev. Thomas Johnstone, Miss Ann Jane Buckingham, of Sydney, to Samuel Glogowsky, Esq., of Posen, Prussia.
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (13 March 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60423623
GREATEST ATTRACTION IN THE CITY, commencing on MONDAY NEXT,
at TOOGOOD'S SALOON, which will be opened under different management, and as puffing will not be resorted to,
A. T. would merely mention the following names as a proof of the proprietor's sincerity
in endeavouring to render his saloon one of the greatest attractions in the city.
- Behold!!! All this Talent at TOOGOOD'S SALOON, Every Night for One Week, with other Artistes.
The BUCKINGHAM FAMILY AND TROUPE. Largest Operatic Company out of England.
Having at great expense engaged the following artistes: - . . .
Madame A. J. Glogoski, the charming ballad singer;
Signor Glogoski, the Prussian violinist . . .
Mr. G. H. Buckingham, the buffo singer . . .
N.B. Artistes requiring engagements, will please apply by letter to
G. H. BUCKINGHAM, Toogood's Saloon.
WANTED, a Cornet Player.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Buckingham (senior, Ann's father); Toogood's Saloon (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 April 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13008353
TOOGOOD'S GRAND CONCERT SALOON,
witness the BUCKINGHAM FAMILY and troupe.
Tremendous applause each night to hear Young Buckingham sing "Billy Crow's adventure with the Soldier" . . .
With a variety of songs, duetts, glees, chorusses, &c., by
Madame Glogoski, Madame Josephini, M. Glogoski,
Mr. Webster, Master G. Buckingham, and a host of other talented artists.
Admission free.
[Advertisement], Empire (10 April 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60429319
CONCERT. Bull and Mouth Hotel.
Observe the names of the company engaged.
Madame Glogoski, Miss Bassmann, Paddy Doyle, Mr. Campbell, and Herr Glogoski,
thus defying competition. Admission Free.
ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Bassmann (vocalist, pianist); Paddy Doyle (vocalist); Mr. Campbell (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 May 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13025301
THE MANLY BEACH FESTIVAL. The BUCKINGHAM FAMILY
will appear in the Saloon at 3 p.m., with the Musketeer, Billy Crow, and Peter Peppercorn.
Madame GLOGOSKI will preside at the pianoforte.
[Advertisement], Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong, NSW] (14 July 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132226718
Pianoforte Tuning and Repairing.
MR. GLOGOSKI begs to announce to the inhabitants of Illawarra, that he is now on a visit to this district,
and is prepared to Tune and Repair Pianofortes, in the most efficient manner, and on reasonable terms.
Orders addressed to the above at ELLIOTT'S Hotel, Wollongong, will be promptly attended to.
Mr. G. intends visiting Kiama and Shoalhaven during next week.
[Advertisement], Illawarra Mercury (25 August 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132226866
A BALL AND REFRESHMENT will be given in the
spacious saloon of the Wollongong Hotel, on TUESDAY Night, the 30th instant.
The Buckingham Family's most efficient and full band will be in attendance.
Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock, p.m. Double Tickets, 7s 6d; single ditto 5s.,
which can be obtained at the Hotel.
Grand Ball. HERR GLOGOSKI,
begs to inform the inhabitants of Shoalhaven,
that a Grand Ball will take place at his Dancing Academy, on Monday, the 29th August.
Refreshment will be provided.
Admission - Single tickets, 5s.; Double ditto, 7s. 6d.
Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock precisely.
MADAM GLOGOSKI begs to inform the inhabitants of Shoalhaven,
that she intends giving lessons on the Pianoforte, Singing, Dancing, and every description of Fancy Work.
Charges moderato. Shoalhaven, 20th August, 1859.
"BANQUET TO MR. JOHN GARRETT, M.P., FOR SHOALHAVEN", Illawarra Mercury (29 August 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132223170
. . . During the repast the Buckingham Family band played various popular tunes . . .
The reading of the letters being concluded, the toasts of the evening were proceeded with.
We would premise that an efficient band under Herr Glogoski, Madame Glogoski presiding at the piano, played appropriate airs to each toast . . .
. . . "God Save the Queen" . . . "Prince Albert's March" . . . "The Fine Old English Gentleman" . . .
"The Grenadier's March" and "The flag That's Braved a Thousand Years" . . . "Stop dat Knocking" . . .
During the evening, Herr and Madam Glogoski sang several favorite duets in a most pleasing manner,
and elicited hearty plaudits.
[Advertisement], Goulburn Herald [NSW] (28 January 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103400896
Dancing Academy. MADAME and HERR GLOGOSKI
beg to announce to the inhabitants of Goulburn that it is their intention of establishing a
DANCING ACADEMY at the Chequers Inn.
For further particulars see future advertisement.
"ODD FELLOWSHIP", Goulburn Herald (8 February 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103400594
The twelfth anniversary of the foundation of the Loyal Stranger and Friend Lodge, was celebrated yesterday in the usual manner. The officers and brethern met in the meeting at the lodge room, Commercial Hotel and walked in procession to St. Saviour's Church, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. R. Leigh, who had been initiated the night before. After the termination of the service, the brethern walked in procession through the town. In the evening a ball and supper were held at Host Cohen's. About forty couples were present. The music was piano and violin, by Mr. and Mrs. Glogoski, two new arrivals, of whose musical abilities report speaks highly. Dancing was kept up till daybreak, and all appeared well pleased with their amusement.
"HOW 'PROFESSIONALS' HAVE SERVED US", Examiner [Kiama, NSW] (11 February 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102520905
. . . Some months ago we were honored with a visit from no less a personage than M. Golgoski, who, after expressing his disapprobation of the facilities our town afforded for the display of vocal and instrumental harmony possessed by himself, fair spouse, and partner, signified his intention of proceeding immediately to Shoalhaven, at the same time placing in the hands of our printer a lengthy programme for immediate execution, embracing music of every description, from the "Sky Town Maid," up to the last scene in "Lucia di Lammermoor." The programme was printed and sent down to M. Glogoski between two and three o'clock in the morning, with the amount of damage enclosed - but alas, we have never seen M. Glogoski, programme, or bill, from that day to this . . .
[Advertisement], Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser [NSW] (3 November 1860), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30630731
QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY.
Madame & Herr GLOGOSKI having arrived, will hold their QUADRILLE NIGHTS
on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS, the first to commence on the 5th instant, and it is their intention of establishing
A DANCING SCHOOL AT THE HARP INN.
Terms - £2 2 0 quarterly. Payments in advance.
'MADAME GLOGOSKI will also receive pupils for the
PIANOFORTE and SINGING.
For particulars apply to Herr GLOGOSKI, at the Harp Inn.
Piano-fortes tuned and all kinds of Instruments repaired.
"LAMBING FLAT (from The Yass Courier)", Goulburn Herald (9 February 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article105778348
. . . A cricket club has been formed, and is strong so far as regards numbers. We are going to have a new dancing academy under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Glogoski, Burton's circus is to be here, and we have (so I am told) Jones's equine arena . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Burton's Circus (troupe)
"NIGHT DANCING. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Golden Age [Queanbeyan, NSW] (16 March 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30631162
Sir, - Being to some extent interested, I take the liberty of trespassing on your space in bringing under notice what I conceive to be a growing evil in Queanbeyan.
For some time past a person named Glogoski has been teaching dancing in this town, and has lately left for Lambing Flat,
since which a new school of heel-and-toe juveniles have been formed into classes, meeting twice a week at a certain Inn in town,
for the alleged purpose of learning to dance, but being greatly in danger of learning more unprofitable things.
Alas, that parents cannot see the danger of these night meetings!
Young lads and maidens may frequently be seen patrolling the streets between the hours of ten and eleven o'clock at night,
instead [of] surrounding the family altar, or taking their quiet repose.
It is to be feared the result of those unseasonable excursions will prove a curse to those whose tender years require better training.
Parents and guardians, beware! Recollect the great responsibility resting on your shoulders; do discharge your duty, and spare not the rod lest you spoil the child.
- AFFECTION.
[Advertisement], The Newcastle Chronicle and Hunter River District News [NSW] (23 November 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111167272
GRAND FREE CONCERT. MAITLAND HOTEL.
MADAME GLOGOSKI, Pianist, and HERR GLOGOSKI, Violinist;
also FRANK SHORT the celebrated Comic Vocalist, every Evening, at 7 o'clock.
Admission - Free.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Short (vocalist)
"PETITION UNDER THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT", New South Wales Government Gazette (2 August 1862), 1409 ff
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225234905
. . . Samuel Glogoski, household, West Maitland . . .
"SHIPPING", The Newcastle Chronicle and Hunter River District News (10 September 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111163751
Sep. 9. - Cincinatti, barque, 413, Hyde, for Otago, with 643 tons coal. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Glogoski and two children, Mrs. and Miss Buckingham and servant, Masters Buckingham (3), and Messrs. Dalton, Ridgeway, E. Conn, and G. Buckingham, and 5 in steerage. Ward and Co., agents.
"LYTTELTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL", Lyttelton Times [NZ] (5 April 1864), 5
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18640405.2.19
A letter was read from a gentleman named Glogoski, professor of music, applying to rent the Town Hall for the use of the dancing class on the evenings of Monday and Friday in each week . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (13 October 1874), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13340768
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
The greatest Juvenile Actress in the World, Miss ROSA TOWERS,
will commence her engagement at the above Theatre on MONDAY, the 19th instant, in a new Drama, entitled
THE WAIF OF THE STREETS, in which Mr. and Mrs. FRANK TOWERS will also appear.
ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
"Miss Rosa Towers", Australian Town and Country Journal (17 October 1874), 36 (with illustration)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70485605
THE subject of the accompanying engraving, "Little Rosa Towers," is a young lady who has won golden opinions from the Press, and the general public of our neighbouring-colonies. If we may rely upon newspaper critics, who have been unanimous in their praise of this gifted young actress's performances, Miss Rosa Towers' success in Sydney will be even more marked than it appears to have been in every city where she has appeared. Miss Towers is of colonial birth having been born in Dunedin, New Zealand, on the 18th of November, 1864; and it says a great deal for native talent when we find a young lady of such tender years occupying the position of a star upon the boards of a Metropolitan theatre . . . Miss Towers will make her first appearance at the Victoria Theatre on Monday, Oct. 19th, in a new drama, written expressly for her by Mr. Frank Towers, entitled "A Waif of the Streets," in which she appears to have created a profound sensation . . . Miss Towers is supported by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towers.
"THE TOWERS FAMILY AT HOME", The Inquirer and Commercial News [Perth, WA] (6 December 1876), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66301688
We have had the opportunity, on three occasions, of witnessing the excellent performances of Mr. and Mrs. Towers, Miss Rosa Towers, and little Katie Towers, at the Protean entertainments given by them in the Town Hall, Perth, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings last. Each night they gained upon their audience, and they have most unmistakeably succeeded in establishing their fame as first-class artists. "The Towers Family at Home" is the title given to their entertainment, which consists of a melange of the principal parts sustained by Miss Rosa Towers in her theatrical engagements in the other colonies, and displays the recognized abilities of Mr. Frank Towers as a comedian of high repute, while it introduces Mrs. Frank Towers, and her little daughter Katie, as clever, powerful, and welcome auxiliaries. To attempt a criticism of their attractive performances, we need only take up a programme, and against each number write "very good," "excellent," "wonderful." Miss Rosa Towers, considering her age, is a little wonder; her impersonations of character, her excellent voice, her power to move her audience in her varied impersonations, "from grave to gay, from lively to severe," must be seen to be appreciated. Chief among her many characters is that of "Miggs," a waif of the streets, and "Gratty," in the domestic scene, which displayed to advantage the combinations of talent possessed by this fast rising and promising young actress. As "Griff," she is equally clever, and as "Josephine," in the Daughter of the Regiment, she is particularly pleasing. Miss Towers has gained for herself the character of a clever artiste, and, wherever she goes, she will be welcomed as a favorite. Mr. Frank Towers will make his mark, and be equally well received. As a comic singer he is first-rate; as "Tim Flaherty" he will be highly appreciated, and his delineations of character as the "Moral Man," or as Policeman X.Y.Z., will fully sustain his reputation. Mrs. Frank Towers also possesses rare talents; she is an excellent pianist, has a rich voice, sings well, and acts admirably. Of the many ballads sung by Mrs. Towers, "Never More," "Lullaby," and "Kathleen Mavourneen," were especially attractive and deservedly applauded. Little Katie Towers, in her songs "The five ages of Woman" and "Give me a Penny," enlisted the sympathy of the whole audience. She is a little prodigy, and all who hear her will like the little favorite. In Fremantle on Saturday and Monday evenings last they played to crowded houses, scores of people having to be refused admittance. On Wednesday (this) evening they play at Guildford; thence proceed to York, Northam, and Newcastle, where they will be greatly appreciated. On their return from the Eastern districts they will again play in Guildford, Perth, and Fremantle, when they will be certain to attract bumper houses.
"MARRIAGE", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (31 July 1883), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135953247
WOOD - TOWERS. - July 24, by the Registrar of Newcastle, N.S.W., Herbert William Wood (Dubois), son of the late Major H. W. Wood, Madras Royal Engineers, to Rosa Towers, of the Rosa Towers' Dramatic Company.
"In memoriam", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 January 1888), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13677169
TOWERS, Annie (Mrs. Frank Towers) - In memory of our dear sister died 19 November 1887 at Whoro (India), inserted by Arthur, Harry, Emily and Harriet Buckingham.
"DEATHS", Wanganui Chronicle [NZ] (6 August 1895), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WC18950806.2.5
Glogoski - On the 4th August, at the Wanganui Hospital, Mary Jane, wife of Samuel Glogoski, of Durietown; aged 45.
[Advertisement], Wanganui Herald (23 October 1897), 4
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WH18971023.2.35.2
Mr. Symons Glogoski, VICTORIA AVENUE, WANGANUI,
IS the Sole Agent in Wanganui and District for the DRESDEN PIANO COY., Of Wellington.
PIANOS AND ORGANS, By practically every leading maker in the world, on Time Payments from 20s Monthly.
Instruments Tuned and Repaired in all its branches. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, Wellington.
"STORIES OF THE THEATRE", Arrow [Sydney, NSW] (21 December 1917), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103530824
. . . Rosa Towers, I believe, was married thrice - the third time to a doctor who practises in Queensland . . .
"FAVOURITE STAGE COOK", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 August 1940), 12 women's supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17686152
. . . KATIE TOWERS, who belongs to a well-known theatrical family, is noted for her portrayal of stage cooks . . .
"KATIE TOWERS DEAD", Goulburn Evening Post (30 August 1846), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103302308
SYDNEY: Katie Towers, for many years a favourite actress in Australia died yesterday in a rest home at Marrickville. She was 75 years of age. In her time she played many parts, and criticised with spirit the modern tendency to cast an actress for a role suited to her own character and appearance. Katie Towers was born in Thames, New Zealand. Her parents were on the stage and played in the gold districts. She used to tell how in the early days her sister, Rosa had gold nuggets thrown at her by miners as a mark of appreciation.
Bibliography and resources:
"Buckingham, George and Buckingham, Rosetta", Te Ara (Encyclopedia of New Zealand)
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1b43/buckingham-george
Research papers (Adrienne Simpson) on Rosa Towers and the Towers family; National Library of NZ, MS-Papers-10782-068
https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22770267
GLOVER, Kate (Kate GLOVER)
Vocalist ("the Ballarat Nightingale")
Active Ballarat, VIC, 1855; Rutherglen, VIC, 1860
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Kate+Glover+vocalist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLOVER-Kate (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"DIGGINGS NEWS. AMUSEMENTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (9 March 1855), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154852083
. . . And, to crown all, the boards of the Dr. Johnson Saloon draw delighted audiences to hear the comic and original ebullitions of Thatcher, and the sweet charming strains of the Ballarat nightingale, Miss Kate Glover.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter)
"WAHGUNYAH NEWS (from the Murray Advertiser) . . . ROYAL PAVILLION THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (3 November 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112915812
Mr. Murray, the enterprising caterer for public amusement, has erected a large Theatre in Argyle Street, Rutherglen, and it will be observed by our advertising columns that performances of a most attractive character will take place on Saturday and Monday nights next. Mr. Murray has added to his company the talented Miss Kate Glover, who has earned many laurels even in Melbourne and Sydney.
"WAHGUNYAH NEWS (from the Murray Advertiser) . . . EXCITEMENT AT MURRAY'S ROYAL PAVILLION THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 November 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11291589
A few days since the celebrated Miss Kate Glover called at this extraordinary place of amusement for some books she had lent Mr. Murray who, however, treated the lady with great coolness, but she on the contrary gave way to the natural warmth of her disposition and as they happened to be in the bar at the time, she avenged the insult by letting Mr. Murray feel the startling effect of a contact between his glasses and his head. The affair created quite an excitement, and of course the lady was applauded for her spirit and bravery.
See also "WAHGUNYAH NEWS", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (24 November 1860), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112915910
GLOVER, Stephen (Stephen Ralph GLOVER; Stephen GLOVER; S. GLOVER)
English song composer
Born London, England, 1812/13
Died England, 7 December 1870
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-990333 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Glover_(composer) (Wikipedia
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLOVER-Stephen (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON A PERSON WHO NEVER CAME TO AUSTRALIA
GLOVER, Charles William (Charles William GLOVER; Charles GLOVER; C. W. GLOVER; C. GLOVER)
English song composer
Born London, England, 1806
Died London, England, 23 March 1863
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1128105 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_William_Glover (Wikipedia)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLOVER-Charles-William (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON A PERSON WHO NEVER CAME TO AUSTRALIA
Summary:
Neither of the brothers, both popular song composers, ever visited Australia, though many of their songs were popular here.
One imported ballad, elsewhere in the local press attributed simply to "Glover", The Australian emigrant appeared anonymously, in a pirate edition, as the first number of Henry Marsh's 1855 weekly serial The Australian musical cadeau.
It had been first introduced in a concert in Sydney in April 1855 by the recently-arrived English actor-singer, Eliza Craven (daughter of Sidney Nelson).
Originally entitled The Song of the Australian settler, it was one of several Australian songs written by Stephen Glover and lyricist Charles Jefferys for Henry Smith's Australian Entertainment (London, 1852), along with The queen of the south and Farewell to England.
Charles Glover also slightly later (c. 1857) published the song cycle, Songs of the emigrants, to words by W. H. Bellamy.
Musical editions:
The Australian emigrant (Stephen Glover)
The Australian emigrant, The Australian cadeau, no. 1 (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [1855])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/6889071
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvBO52a6R3 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (pianist, musicseller, publisher); The Australian musical cadeau (series)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 April 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12968589
. . . A GRAND EVENING CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music in Aid of the
PATRIOTIC FUND, for the Widows and Orphans of our brave defenders in the cause of Freedom and Right, in the Crimea, will take place on
SATURDAY, the 28th of April, 1855, at the ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . Mr. Henry Marsh will preside at the Piano.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . 9. Ballad - "The Australian Emigrant," Mrs. Craven - Glover . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Craven (vocalist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12969954
AUSTRALIAN CADEAU, published THIS DAY, subscription six shillings per month, post free. MARSH and CO.
NO. 1 of the AUSTRALIAN CADEAU contains Glover's new tallad, The Australian Settler. MARSH and CO.
"THE AUSTRALIAN CADEAU", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 June 1855), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12970521
Under this appropriate title Messrs. H. Marsh and Company, have commenced the publication of a weekly musical serial, which promises to have an extensive and permanent circulation. The design is to produce, at a very trifling cost, a succession of favourite vocal and instrumental compositions; the selections being from the best masters, and the getting-up to be in a style of elegance suitable for the music-stands of the drawing-room and boudoir. The facilities now (by the liberality of the Legislature) given for the transmission of printed music through the Post-office, and the extremely low rates of postage, twopence, for example, for the Australian Cadeau, offer an acceptable boon to our fair friends in the distant rural districts, who are now enabled to supply themselves with every new publication at an exceedingly low cost. The selections for the first two numbers of the Cadeau are the Australian Emigrant, and a Valse Militaire, by Vincent Wallace, a very brilliant composition.
Songs of the emigrants (Charles Glover)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21866677
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 June 1857), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12997354
CHOICE VOCAL MUSIC . . . Songs of the Emigrants, by Glover, Illustrated: No. 1, The Resolve;
No. 2, The Farewell; No. 3, The Voyage; No. 4, The Landing; No. 5, The Homeland; No. 6, The Home Prayer, each 2s 6d. . . .
J. R. CLARKE, Music seller, 205, George-street, Sydney.
ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (musicseller)
Other sources:
Henry Smith's emigrant's voyage and travels in Australia, as first produced at the St. James's Theatre, London, an entertaining description of the Australian emigrant's career from the docks to the diggings, comprising a variety of original songs, written expressly for this occasion, and illustrated by twenty-seven panoramic views, from the pencils of Messrs. Wilson, Desvignes, Mills, Thompson, &c., the whole under the direction of Mr. R. Randle (Birmingham: J. Turton, 1853)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18656626
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-528280846 (DIGITISED)
J. E. Carpenter (ed.), The book of modern songs (London; Routledge, 1858), 219
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=IIIvAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA219 (DIGITISED)
"Mr. H. SMITH'S AUSTRALIAN ENTERTAINMENT", in John Diprose (ed.), The red, white & blue monster song book (London: J. A. Berger, 1860), 106
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=qHoVAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA106 (DIGITISED)
GLYNDON, Emily (? Emily JOHNSTONE; Miss Emily GLYNDON; ? [1] Mrs. C. A. STEWART; [2] Mrs. William Frederick TATCHELL)
Actor
Born c. 1827-30
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 July 1855 (per Aerolite, from London, 24 April, aged "27")
Married William Frederick TATCHELL, VIC, 1861 ("Emily STEWART")
Died Dunolly, VIC, 12 November 1876, aged "46/47" (born London, father's name "JOHNSTON")
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Emily+Glyndon+Tatchell+d1876 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-1.php#GLYNDON-Emily (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
England census, 30 March 1851, Croydon, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1601/313/11
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1277447:8860 (PAYWALL)
32 North End / Charles Harris / Head / Mar. / 27 / Cabinet Maker / [and wife Ellen, 23, and children]
Emily Glyndon / Visitor / Mar. / 24 / Actress / [born] Glasgow
"BLOOMERISM IN CHELMSFORD", Chelmsford Chronicle [Essex, England] (14 November 1851), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000225/18511114/009/0003 (PAYWALL)
The mirthful curiosity in the metropolis the subject of Bloomerism has sent forth shoal of sharp speculators who see the opportunity coining the absurdity of the hour into cash, and reaping a good harvest from the plant which brother Jonathan has imported, - attacking in fact the petticoats for the sake of the pence. Amongst Miss Glyndon, a pretty and pert little actress, who, thinking this farce may be more profitable in the provinces than more regular melo drame in town, on Monday evening visited Chelmsford and assisted by Miss Gordon, to illustrate the dress of olden day (commencing not with the fig-leaf petticoats, but with the stately ruff of brave Queen Bess) lectured at the Institute, to enlighten the ladies and their lords in the vicinity, on the beauty of the new costume and the mysteries of the "no-we-never-mention 'ms." The lady, of course, appeared in the full costume o the fair usurpers - a saucy straw gipsy hat, with bold blue ribbons mingling amongst the curls - a black silk polka jacket, with lace edging, which any ordinary lady might have worn without being subjected to the charge of heresy - a robe of amber-coloured silk, lopped short between the calf and the ancle - pantalettes the same material, drawn close around the terminations . . . [reported extracts from her lecture follow] . . . Miss Glyndon, on retiring with her companion, who had been introduced as a second bloomer, was greeted with three good-natured cheers, testifying the satisfaction of the audience at their half-hour's mirth . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Bloomerism (general)
"BLOOMERISM", Lynn Advertiser [Norfolk, England] (15 November 1851)
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002877/18511115/042/0004 (PAYWALL)
A lecture on this new style of dress is to be delivered in this town on Thursday next, by a young lady named Miss Emily Glyndon, assisted by Miss Louisa Gordon and sisters.
"GRAVESEND . . . THE THEATRE", Kentish Independent [Kent, England] (20 August 1853), 6
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001017/18530820/058/0006 (PAYWALL)
Last week we stated that the Theatre was shortly about to be opened by Mrs. Ruddell . . . On Monday last the opening took place, with Sheridan Knowles play of the Hunchback, and the Maniac. The Hunchback was put upon the stage in most splendid style . . . Miss Glyndon playing the part of Julia . . . All except Miss Glyndon were new to Gravesend, and she was received with applause as soon as she made her appearance. When here on a former occasion . . . Miss Glyndon was cast to play Helen, and played it admirably, and her representation of Julia on Monday last was equally successful . . .
"GRAVESEND . . . THE THEATRE", Kentish Independent (22 October 1853), 6
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001017/18531022/090/0006 (PAYWALL)
Business at the theatre at the early part of the week has been much upon a par with that of the previous one; there are no visitors in the town, and the townspeople have as yet hardly accommodated themselves to winter habits . . . During the latter part of the week Miss Glyndon's name has re-appeared in the bills, and we believe she will continue until the close of the season. During next week the benefits of the various members of the company will commence . . .
List of passengers who have arrived at Melbourne, 24 July 1855, per Aerolite, from London; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFAF4A2-F96C-11E9-AE98-C1235E0566FF?image=231 (DIGITISED)
. . . (steerage) Miss E. Glyndon / 27 // Miss E. Johnstone / 20 . . .
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154893501
COPPIN'S OLYMPIC. G. COPPIN, in announcing the commencement of his Dramatic Season . . . The Celebrated Tragedian, Mr. G. V. BROOKE will appear for a limited period, supported by the following Efficient Company: . . . Miss Glyndon (From Sadlers' Wells Theatre, London, her first appearance in the colonies) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Coppin's Olympic (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (24 October 1856), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18561024.2.10.2
THEATRE ROYAL, AUCKLAND. LAST APPEARANCE Of Miss Emily Glyndon, Prior to her departure for Sydney.
On Monday Evening, 27th Oct., 1856. Miss Emily Glyndon will have the honour of appearing in her Celebrated Character of Julia,
in Sheridan Knowles heart-stirring play of THE HUNCHBACK . . .
"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (28 November 1856), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12989521
November 27. Moa, brig, 236 tons, Captain J. B. Thompson, from Auckland the 15th instant. Passengers - . . . C. A. Stewart, Miss Glyndon . . .
"THE APPROACHING THEATRICAL CAMPAIGN", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (22 December 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2507304
Advices by the Overland Mail have been received by the lessee of the Royal Victoria Theatre relative to the engagement of the stock company for the ensuing theatrical campaign. The following ladies have been engaged: - Miss Emily Glyndon (leading actress), Miss Stewart (singing lady and chamber-maids), Miss Mortimer (walking lady). The leading stock male actor is an old favourite, Mr. H. N. Warner, and the stage-managership has been entrusted to Mr. T. S. Bellair, a gentleman well known upon the English stage. Mr. C. A. Stewart has been engaged as the light comedian . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Stewart (actor, vocalist); Henry Neil Warner (actor); Thomas Smith Bellair (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)
Passenger list of the Royal Shepherd, from Launceston, for Melbourne, July 1857; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/75BE5610-FA01-11E9-AE98-97E58AE8185F?image=22 (DIGITISED)
. . . Mr. Stewart / 29 // Miss Emily Glyndon / 24 . . .
"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 November 1876), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5909444
TATCHELL. - On the 12th inst., at Dunolly, Emily, beloved wife of W. F. Tatchell, deeply lamented.
"INGLEWOOD", Bendigo Advertiser (14 November 1876), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88243854
A telegram was received here this morning stating that Mrs. William Tatchell, of the Bendigo Hotel, Dunolly, sister-in-law of the Mayor of this town, died last evening after an illness of only three or four days' duration. I learn that the lady was taken ill suddenly at the tea table one evening, being seized with apoplexy, and immediately after struck with paralysis, from which she never rallied, although numerous medical men, including Drs. Starke and Crosland, of Inglewood, were called in. Mrs. Tatchell was well known to the Victorian public as an actress-one of the best of her day - by the name of Miss Emily Glyndon, and used to perform with great success before immense audiences in Inglewood in 1861-2, her speciality being the character of Helen, in "Rob Roy." She retired from the stage after her marriage, about the date mentioned.
"VICTORIA . . . DUNOLLY, MONDAY", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (18 November 1876), 22
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142994907
Mrs. William Frederick Tatchell, theatrically known as Miss Emily Glyndon, died on Sunday evening after a week's illness.
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